[b][i]Myst Neumann[/i][/b]

Myst had returned to the Royal Capital Lugnica, where instead of going back to his mansion in that city, he decided to satisfy his pride and instead lord it over Roswaal T. Mathers' residence in the metropolis. He was now on top of the balcony, musing over reports of a mysterious swordsman who had been ineffectually attacking his slaving operations instead of looking for proof and alerting the Iron Bell Knights and the Royal Guard. Such a small insect compared to the size of his operations, yet this man presented yet another opportunity to scheme and plot and strengthen his power among the poor and desperate.

"Asmira," he would speak, and a brown-skinned Elf would appear from the shadows cast by the balcony's curtains, clad in practical and concealing [i]Kunoichi[/i] armor. This dark-skinned Elf would look at her employer, waiting for orders.

Myst continued, "Rally the Demi-Human gangs of the slums against this 'mysterious swordsman'. Spread word that said Mysterious Swordsman is using his crusade against slavery and slavers to target Demi-Human homes, establishments, and Demi-Humans themselves. If possible, get a cute Inugami or Nekomimi kid to say that the Mysterious Swordsman only rescues [i]Human[/i] children and leaves Demi-Humans behind to be enslaved once more. At the same time, post a bounty for his capture; I need more strong and able-bodied slaves and someone of his stupidity will amuse me as a court jester in-between sessions of back-breaking work at the mines."

A purse of his lips. "Tell me, as a purely hypotethical situation, what happens if a section of the slums burn down, and I then step in to pay for the food, water, and medical care for the survivors? Not just that, but out of 'philanthrophy', I pay to rebuild the homes destroyed, good as new. Can you guess why I might do that?"

Asmira sighed. "To gain supporters, Mr. Neumann. Plus the rebuilt homes would be easily defensible, should they be built before the country descends into civil war."

Myst nodded, "You are smart, Asmira. As a human, you would have been given every opportunity to advance in society. But alas, the world is unfair; that is why I do what I do."

The dark-skinned Elf paused as Myst handed her a bag of gold. "Your payment for listening to an old man's musings."

Asmira then spoke, "One more thing. This residence, the disappeared Roswaal's mansion, perhaps it can be used as an orphanage for Demi-Human orphans? It will help improve your public image, if I must say, Mr. Neumann."

Myst then nodded, "Yes, and as a secret training facility for Child Soldiers to boot. You are smart, Asmira, very smart." The respect was genuine.

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