Chapter 41 Tricks

A wooden gate unlocks revealing a red headed young man and a short young woman mounting a horse.

"Don't worry this is not a one way relationship. I have a plan for you guys in the future but for now just follow what's written on the paper." says by the red headed young man to the towering man whose preparing to close the wooden gate.

"Y-yes Cleo we were grateful for your generosity." says by the towering man while bowing profusely.

Cleo just shrugged. He knows the towering man is only acting but that will change in the future once both him and Leah become much more stronger. As much as he want to be alone with Leah all the time. The world is not forgiving that's why he needs loyal subjects that can help them when push come to shove.

"As for you, if you value your life follow the rules." says by Cleo while reaching out to Anna's hand assisting her to mount the horse as well.

"Rules?" says by Anna while tilting her head to the side and accepting Cleo's assitance.

"Once we arrive to Venundarr keep your distance until I explained to Leah what's happening and don't ever try your dirty tricks on me." explained by Cleo, before Anna can finish mounting the horse he check her status.

[Anna] [Lv. 21]

[Race: Human]

[Job: Fire Mage]

Str - ? | Agi - ? | Int - ? | Dex - ? | Vit - ? | End - ?

[Class Skill]

Sorcery Mastery | Fire Ball | Fire Wall | Enchant: Lesser Fire

"What tricks~" says by Anna while pushing her two mountains to Cleo's back. 'From what I can see this guy is stronger than boss. If I seduce him I will be able to live a lavish life.' she added inwardly while imagining all the Staff and Fragments she can buy once Cleo is head over heels for her.

"Don't say I warned you." says by Cleo. 'Mage huh? Having an Alchemist or a Wizard is good since the three of us are mainly close combat fighters.' he added inwardly.

Cleo and Anna ride off back to Venundarr. Cleo chose the most fastest route again and avoids encounters as much as possible. The only difference this time is the ride is much more friendly for his back thanks to the two huge mountains behind him.

Upon arriving at Venundarr, Cleo ordered Anna to pass the guards first since he is not sure if she's telling the truth about her criminal records. He don't want to be associated to her for now, not before he can confirm it.

Anna agrees confidently and proceed to show her status to the guards of Venundarr. After a few minutes the guards let her past. Seeing this Cleo follows behind her after showing the guards his status as well.

Both of them heads to the Inn's direction after Cleo dropped the horse to the stable with the same old man tending it. Cleo keeps his distance to Anna and invites her to their party.

"After we meet up with Leah and Valerie we need to buy a dress for you." explained by Cleo.

"Kya~ How sweet master Cleo. I prefer staff or fragments though." shamelessly replied by Anna.

"Its for the auction day idiot. You need to be presentable and believable at least to the point where they won't bat an eye to us." explained by Cleo while doing a chopping motion hitting Anna light on the head.

"How mean master though I don't dislike it at all~" says by Anna pretending to get hurt.

Cleo once again covered his face with his palm and prays inwardly that Leah will spare this poor soul at least after the auction day. He prefers it if Anna can change her attitude since they kind a need a back line member.

After a few minutes of walking both Cleo and Anna arrive at the inn where the other two is waiting. They were both greeted by Leah and Valerie at the lobby. Leah jumps off her sit once he saw Cleo and hug him, Cleo returned the hug while he nods at Valerie.

'Is that red head her sister? So this eye patched girl is his lover? I admit she's beautiful but mine are bigger and I have both of my eyes.' says by Anna inwardly while looking at Valerie from head to toe.

Leah then proceed to give Cleo small kisses while still clinging to him like a koala.

'Isn't that a bit too much even you were close as brother and sister. How close are they?' questioned by Anna inwardly. She witness affectionate familial bonds before however not to this point especially in front of their lovers.

After the barrage of kisses. Cleo signals Leah to calm down since he needs to introduce Anna to them, peacefully if possible.

"Leah I need you to calm down okay?" says by Cleo while Leah just nods once she get snap out of her reverie.

"This is Anna she will be our proxy to the upcoming auction day." says by Cleo while gesturing towards Anna.

"My name is Anna, I'm a mage and Cleo is my master." says by Anna while doing an elegant bow.

"M-master?" says by Leah while looking at Anna's two huge mountains and touching her own as if comparing them. Leah clearly misunderstood the situation which Cleo fears will happened given Anna's playful attitude.

"She's from the lion's mouth bandit group." intervene by Cleo before the situation escalates.

He then proceed to kiss Leah in front of the two girls to calm her down and prevent a murder. The move is successfully on calming Leah since its rare for him to initiate a kiss especially in front of others.

'What!?' says by Anna inwardly with her both eyes wide open.

"Is this fine for you aren't you his lover?" says by Anna while looking at Valerie.

"L-Lover?" replied by Valerie while slightly blushing. "I think you're mistaken, I'm just their acquaintance that was helped by them." she added before the misunderstanding escalates even further.

"EHHHHHHH!?" exclaimed by Anna. In her head Cleo and Leah are still brother and sister.