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Dante sat in the garden, reading his novel peacefully when heavy footsteps marched in. He became guarded as soon as he saw them.

Xander grinned at the trembling man.

"G-Greetings y-your h-highness…" Dante stuttered.

"Oh dear, look at him trembling already. Do you really think we are here to hurt you?" Xander asked with a mocking smile.

Dante stepped back, staring at them apprehensively. He knew these people never visited unless they were planning to bully him. He could sense something boding between them.

His eyes scanned his surroundings discreetly for an escape route. When he realized there was none, his blood pressure shot up.

Whatever these guys were up to, it was definitely no good. Dante was exhausted from their countless bullying. Why couldn't they just let him be and focus on something productive?

"So, tell me, Dante, what punishment would you like today? I'm in a good mood so I'm willing to do whatever you choose," Xander said.

'How about we mind our business today?' Da