Karmic Retribution

A fancy horse-drawn carriage arrives at the front gates of the Abme family's home. The duke and duchess are welcomed into the home after a security check. The two cat-like women escort them to the living room where they are seated on the couch with Gami and Lily. The maids bring out tea and pastries for everyone.

The duke and duchess introduce themselves to Gami and Lily, congratulating them on their pregnancy. The duke speaks first, his voice deep and resonant. "It is an honor to make your acquaintance. We have heard so much about your business and the wonderful things you are doing for the community. It is truly a pleasure to be in your presence."

The duchess smiles warmly, her eyes sparkling with interest. "Indeed, we have been looking forward to this visit for quite some time. Your reputation precedes you, and we are delighted to see that it is well-deserved."

Gami and Lily blush at the compliments, feeling a bit overwhelmed by the attention. "Thank you so much for your kind words," Gami says, his voice trembling slightly. "We are so happy to have you here with us today."

Lily nods in agreement, her eyes shining with excitement. "Yes, it's truly an honor. We hope that you enjoy your stay with us."

The duke clears his throat and leans forward, his expression serious. "Ladies and gentlemen, I hope you don't mind if I get right to the point. My wife and I have been discussing your business, and we believe that it has great potential for expansion. We would like to offer you our support in opening up more shops throughout the kingdom, and we would be honored to partake in part ownership of the new branches of your business."

Gami and Lily exchange a surprised glance, unsure of how to respond to such a generous offer. "That's very kind of you, your grace," Lily says hesitantly. "But we're not sure that we're ready for such a big step. We've only just started our business, and we're still learning as we go."

The duke nods understandingly, his expression sympathetic. "I understand your hesitation, my dear. But I assure you that we would be there to guide you every step of the way. And in exchange for our support, we would like to offer you both noble titles and rank. It would be our honor to see you recognized for your hard work and dedication to the community."

Gami's eyes widen in surprise, and he looks at Lily, his expression one of shock. Lily looks equally surprised, but her expression is more thoughtful. After a moment of silence, she speaks up. "Your grace, we appreciate your offer and your kindness. We are honored that you would think so highly of us, and we will certainly accept your offer."

The Duke nods understandingly, his expression kind. The sun shines through the window, casting a warm glow on the group. "You are both now officially Baron and Baroness," he says, his voice gentle. "My wife and I will head to the royal palace to solidify your positions. The palace is an impressive sight, with its towering spires and intricate architecture. It is a symbol of the power and prestige of the royal family."

The Duchess smiles warmly, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "Indeed, it is a great honor to be recognized by the royal family," she says, her voice musical. "We are so grateful for your support and guidance."

Gami and Lily nod in agreement, their faces beaming with pride. "Thank you so much for your help," Gami says, his voice full of gratitude. "We couldn't have done it without you."

The Duke waves his hand dismissively. "Nonsense, it was our pleasure," he says, his voice humble. "We are always happy to support those who are doing good work in the community. If there is anything else we can do to assist you, please don't hesitate to let us know."

Gami and Lily thank the duke and duchess for their generosity and hospitality, and the group spends the rest of the afternoon chatting and getting to know each other better. As the sun begins to set, the duke and duchess take their leave, promising to keep in touch and to visit again soon.

As the door closes behind them, Gami and Lily look at each other, their expressions a mixture of excitement and apprehension. "What do you think?" Gami asks, his voice barely above a whisper.

Lily takes a deep breath and smiles. "I think we have a lot to consider."

Meanwhile, Leivule arrives at the Kingdom of Whelo. As he makes his way through the market, the sun beats down on his face, casting deep shadows across the bustling marketplace.

He spots a jewelry store named 'Jewelry By Gami & Lily Abme.' Realizing that this store belongs to his enemies that he thought perished in the fire, he becomes furious.

His face contorts into a snarl as he storms into the jewelry store, cussing up a storm and ordering the employee named Stephanie to have the owners come down and talk to him at once. The jewelry store security steps in and places him under arrest. The security team takes him to the castle's dungeon. As the guards are placing him in his cell underneath the castle, the Duke arrives, his footsteps echoing through the cold, damp dungeon. He hears about what this man did to his now co-owned business and his face darkens with anger. 'Put him in solitary confinement and leave him there to rot. Don't make it public knowledge,' said the Duke as he left the dungeon."

"The guards made fun of Leivule. 'You must be the slowest person to visit this kingdom if you think you can harass nobility like that so openly.' Leivule, sitting in the dark corner of the cell, looks up at the guards. The dungeon is cold and damp, with cobwebs hanging from the ceiling and rats scurrying across the floor. 'Nobility? You say, what a cruel world this is indeed!' Leivule screams angrily and laughs and cries maniacally. 'You're the ones who are slow,' he says, his voice hoarse from screaming. 'Slow to understand that the nobility is just a myth, a way to keep the masses in check.' The guards, disturbed by Leivule's emotional outburst, leave him alone to rot in the dungeon, never to be heard from again. The only sound left is the sound of Leivule's maniacal laughter echoing through the dungeon."