47. The Second Temple

When Adam woke up the next day, he was suffering from a terrible hangover. He hadn't been drinking for a long time, so it was a big blow for him. After throwing up in the nearby bushes, Adam packed his things, then drew a rune and found himself in his room.

He threw things away in a corner, then jumped on the bed and buried himself in the pillow. He was already beginning to fall asleep when he was interrupted.

[ BAM ! ] – the door to his room was demolished

"Adam, you're a dormouse! Get up and meet your girlfriend ! "

"Oh Yunan, what time is it now? " – he said, without moving away from the pillow

"Oh my God, don't be a sissy! Olivia said you've changed, but you're still the same lazy guy! "

Yunan walked up to him, then grabbed his ankle and dragged him outside. Adam didn't resist, he knew that Yunan would only want to pull him out more. He was already used to it, because when he was in Newtopia before, she always burst into his room.

Poor Gustav, because of her screams, he woke up angry all the time.

(I'll have to visit the old man, I haven't eaten his bread for a long time) – a thought flashed through his head

Yunan dragged him to the training ground without hesitation. All three girls in sportswear had already gathered there and were looking at this action with surprise. Adam never missed a workout, and today he was an hour late, so Yunan went to his room.

" Adam ! Get up! What an example you set for your students ! " - Yunan made him stand up and shook out his clothes

"Yes, yes. Leave me alone, even I have moments when I want to be lazy. " - Adam stood up and stretched

" " Moments " ? If you had your way, you wouldn't leave the room at all. " - Yunan snorted

"Fuck you " – Adam hit her in the shoulder, then turned to the girls

"So this is Yunan, the general of Newtopia. I don't know if Marcie has told you, but Yunan will teach you how to fight with swords and in the wild, she has more experience in this than me. " - Adam took a folding chair and sat down in it, covering the cracks in the helmet with his sleeve

"Come on, get started. " – she waved her hand

Yunan measured him with her eyes, then snorted and turned to the girls.

"I am Yunan and from this day on, I will lead your training. I will teach you swords, daggers, shield, wilderness survival, tactics....."

While Yunan was explaining their new lessons to the girls, Adam was trying to move away from yesterday's drinking. Yesterday he drank three wineskins, as well as another one with some strange tincture. He was spinning wildly now and he could throw up at any moment, but he was holding on for now..

Everything before his eyes was like a race. So he closed his eyes and tried to calm down. Four pairs of eyes were watching his dead body.

"Have you noticed he's been acting strangely lately," - Marcie whispered to Sasha standing next to her

" And what does this mean ? " - Sasha watched Yunan fight Ann with swords

" Has he become... more free or something? He wouldn't have allowed himself to appear like this before, but look at him now. I'm smelling fumes from here. I'm sure he was drinking yesterday."

" And where did you get such knowledge ? Plus, I'm not sure about that. Remember, Adam hates alcohol. "

" My father had such a smell when he returned from corporate events or just went out with friends to drink. Adam hated the smell, so he always sprayed his father with cologne. "

"Okay, but that doesn't answer the question why do you think he was drinking? " – Sasha turned to her

"Look. He covered his eyes with his hand, sometimes moans, holds his head and shakes a little, this is called a hangover. My father always had this in the morning. "

" And now what ? Should we ease his torment or what...? "- Sasha raised an eyebrow

"This time, we won't help in any way. It will pass with time. "- Marcie shook her head

Adam could feel his health slowly improving. His head began to pass and he was almost not sick.

(I should have drunk less. I was too distracted yesterday. ) – he opened his eyes with a groan

Yunan was standing nearby. She handed him a glass of cold water, which he gladly accepted and drank in one sip.

"Oh, I needed it. " - he shrugged his shoulders

"And what happened that YOU decided to get drunk? You hate alcohol. " - Yunan stood next to him

"Nothing, I just decided to take a day off. You know, I kind of am too....one of them. " – he decided not to pronounce the word " man "

"Yes, and that worries me. " - She looked at him with a worried look

" Hmm ? What else? Has Olivia told you something again? Listen, she's too worried...."

"Adam, we're worried. " - She stopped him by putting her hand on his shoulder

"I don't understand what you're talking about. I'm all right. "

" Yes ? The Adam I know wouldn't allow himself to appear like this. Something is happening to you and you are silent. We're your friends, you can tell us. " - she squeezed his shoulder

"I already told you. " – he said to each word clearly and loudly

"I just gave myself a little day off. I'm not iron, I also sometimes need a break. "

"Okay, but when are you going to tell them? " – she turned her head to the girls

The girls fought among themselves, trying to improve their sword fighting. Sometimes they looked at them and tried to understand what they were discussing.

"It's not time yet. And why should I do it at all ? " – Adam stood up

"There is no reason for me to do this. First Olivia was nagging my brain with this, now have you joined her? " – he pointed at her with his finger

"Adam, calm down. We can discuss all this calmly..."

"Oh, don't talk shit! " - He waved her away and turned his back

" " To discuss ", there is nothing to discuss here. No means no. " – he turned to her and poked his finger into her chest

"Don't bring up this topic anymore. " – he left her and went to the girls

"Adam. You can 't just walk away from the conversation ! Sooner or later it will be revealed ! And then the consequences will be much worse ! "

" Lala Lala, I can't hear anything! The conversation is over, as is the training. "

[ CLAP ! CLAP ! CLAP ! ]

Adam approached the girls and clapped, attracting their attention.

"Ladies, get ready. We're going to the next temple. "

" Isn 't it too fast ? We just loaded the first stone the other day. " – Sasha folded her arms on her chest

"Yes, I agree. But I just can't stand that lizard's chatter anymore. " - He pointed at Yunan

"Pack your things, I'll be waiting for you at the entrance. "

The girls came out of the training ground. Adam sighed, then quickly walked towards Yunan. On the way, he took off his helmet and when he approached her…

[ BAM ! ] – he threw the helmet in front of her feet

" Yunan , what the fuck ! "

" Well , I 'm sorry I 'm worried about you ! " - She folded her arms across her chest

" I 'm fine ! I repeat it again ! I don't need your help, advice, hugs or worries. I'm completely fine, physically and mentally. So please stop acting like spider queens. "

"Okay, okay, I'm sorry. Okay? I didn't mean to offend you or hurt you in any way. " - She put her hand on his shoulder

"Like I said, I'm fine. "- he pushed her hand away

" Are you sure for sure ? It's just..."

" I 'M FINE ! "

His eyes glowed golden. He stared angrily at Yunan, then inhaled and shook his head. The gold left his eyes, after which he took the helmet and put it on himself.

"It's fine, so don't worry. You don't have to worry. It's all going to end soon anyway. "

" What are you talking about ? " - she looked at him

Adam just grinned and headed for the exit.

" Adam ! " – she shouted to him

He waved at her without turning around, then disappeared around the bend. It's time to go to the second temple.

(Two more, two and that's it. What happens after that is not my problem. ) – Adam ran his hand over his glove

Adam went into his office and sat down. He bent down and took a small book out of the drawer. Opening it and flipping through the last page, musical notes appeared before him. He ran his hand over the page, then looked at the box in the corner of the room.

"Soon, it will all be over. "

He put the book away and picked up the box. Today he will get rid of another one and will be one step closer to freedom. Step by step, he's getting closer. An indistinct figure in the distance, begins to be seen. Soon, he will be free.

Soon.