Of Lord and Prey. (Part 2)

"Ah, I miss you so much, Juha~!"

"Dumbass, don't spout such stupid words, we just met yesterday... But I suppose spending time with you isn't so bad."

I huddle close to Juha as if she's my lifeline, for all I know the moment I leave her side I'm gonna be executed when I'm called back again for my outburst. Hugging her close, I look up at her saying:

"You know, Juha, I never get to say sorry to you personally. Sorry I hurt you that badly."

Juha looks at me and push my face away replying:

"Don't be, Dumbass! And besides, you already apologize. And most importantly that wasn't you, it was your armour."

I hug her tighter diving my face to her stomach replying:

"No, that was definitely me!"

Juha pats my head asking:

"Why do you keep taking other's mistake? But, I'm just happy you're alive and well. I thought you would reemerge crippled with how gruesome it took over you."

Cheo who's watching from the sideline chuckles, saying:

"Hehe, I'm happy to see my pretty dongsaeng' getting along with a friend."

It's been a day since the revolt ends and Cheo who's resting in the floor leans in close with a smug but Juha pushes him back replying:

"Shut it, you sorry excuse of an oppa!"

"Eeeh!? Aren't you supposed to be happy I returned unharmed? What's with this double faced treatment?"

Thanks to Cheo being a pure martial artist compared to the battle mage like Zenon, he managed to recover faster and help along. Cheo and Juha seems to be stationed in the capital where they can react to any threats quickly.

"Hmph! You're only dealing with hungry peasants, you shouldn't be so proud."

"Surprisingly, it's not just Owlians but Zerians as well who sympathize with their plight. Alongside many Owlian militia that was tasked to keep public order joined them too, so it's close to a mutiny. But anyways, how's your other friend? What's her name again? Hissie fit?"

"It's Daehab Hu-Sae! She's fine since she returned home. And get a girl's name right if you wish to get along with one!"

"Aegh! W-Well, that would sting if it's actually true, hahaha! But I don't think I'm gonna go for marriage- ow, ow, ow!"

Juha leans to the side pulling his ears replying:

"What do you mean you won't!? And stop pretending to be hurt! You're 27 now and you're gonna be 28 next year! Grandfather's gone traitor and our territory's future doesn't look bright either. And what about your previous fiance too? Don't you feel bad for her!?"

Cheo frowns in remorse hearing her last sentence before he slaps Juha's hand away replying:

"Sheesh, you think this is the right time to marry and relax? I'll just consider it after we win the civil war and survive the monster invasion. Besides, I'm already fighting as one of the heroes again, that's a pretty good reason to detract any politics."

"Hmph!"

Not knowing how to I try to change the subject but Cheo speaks,

"Say, is gramps really a traitor?"

"..."

"You should know more than anyone that he would rather kill himself than betray the kingdom, more so those he considered his own family. Since you were there when Iseon invited them, did gramps said anything?"

Anxiety and worry fills Juha's face as she says,

"He might've changed probably. Colonel Song-Iseon promised our territory abundance of food and dealing with our immigrant problems-"

"You know that can't be true! We dealt the same situation when the plague and drought hits killing his other sons! And even more so when dad's still alive and he stick with us throughout the Coalition War unlike most of the previous generation and those "allies" to the north!"

"..."

(Hmm, I don't know much about their gramps but he sound pretty convincing to me back then. And the north... It seems they really don't like them even if they call then brothers. If I remember correctly the map Kokkan showed me it would be that reverse L shape nation).

"Either way, he's not on our side anymore. What can we do?"

"Well, the battle is still going on, so let's ask as reinforcement. Just use the excuse from yesterday's meeting. 3 weeks to end this civil war right? No reason not to send me along so we can finish this quickly. Especially in this winter and with our shitty infrastructure, 3 weeks won't be enough and by that time we're done, our neighbor's gonna invade again."

"2 weeks and 9 days, I suppose that could work. I bet Elder Hwang-So's the one who wish he could be fighting with him but... I'll get it done."

(Hmm? Are they gonna leave? Wait...)

I hold Juha tighter saying:

"H-Hold on, can I please come along?"

"Hmm?"

"Huh?"

"Since I'm partly responsible for all this, please let me help! Besides, I was there too when your grandpa join forces with the Colonel so, yeah!"

Juha smiles as the worry in her face lessen replying:

"Heh, so you're still insisting with that lie. All right, but... I don't think we can afford you getting hurt or else that guild master would- uk!"

Juha ponders but Cheo slaps her back which cause me to be squished between her thigh and breast as I realize...

(It's... Nice- wait, what am I thinking!? And aren't I getting a bit touchy with her? But I don't wanna let go or I might be sent back).

Cheo ever so happy at his actions says:

"Haha! I can't say no to more reinforcement. If you're that worried just let her stay close to me or at the rear, Juha. Now, go inform the general staff about that reinforcement. Better yet, deliver them my attack plan, I'm sure Won-Yok gramps wouldn't mind improvising from there."

"Haah, hit me like that again and I'll throw you out the window... And thank you, Sova. I'll make sure something like the dungeon incident won't happen again."

Juha tries to hide it with her smile, but she's definitely worried as she taps my cheek saying:

"Sova please let me go, I have to do some work now."

I hesitate for a while before comply saying:

"Okay..."

Juha leave the room, leaving only the two of us left. Cheo smiles widely at me saying:

"Aw, man, I'm glad to see Juha so concerned and caring. Unlike those fools who just keep sending her gifts and empty words, I wouldn't mind cheering you two on if you're a man."

"I am a man though."

"Ah, yea, yes, right, I almost forgot. Although, if you are... Then you still gotta get through me first if you wish to take her away! Haa!"

Cheo jumps and takes a battle stance as he lands and shouts:

"Even if I don't act like it, I'm still her brother and the Patriarch of the Belluga Family! So any man gotta be acknowledged by me! Dad's last wish to me and all that!"

Ignoring his vow, I remembered something and ask,

"By the way, do you know how Moriz is doing?"

"Huh? Oh, him? He's in the idol tower planning something or whatever. Sadly, he refuse to lend any help saying along the lines of,

"This is just the beginning and that I must preserve my forces for the right moment against the final boss",

Or something, like that. Though can't blame him, this is a inside problem after all."

He sits beside me as he answers and then I continue asking:

"What about daniel?"

"Huh? Oh, you mean the kid he brings along? Sure, he's fine but I can only imagine what's going through his mind when his own kin is dying around. Oh, yours as well."

I lean back remembering my actions and continue asking:

"I wonder if we can go visit him?"

(Right, maybe he can help out too).

"Sure, it shouldn't be that hard."

"Really!?"

"Yeah, I mean we're in the capital and the idol tower is just there. We'll arrive in a few minutes by jumping across."

"Is that a good idea?"

(Didn't Sis said he's our enemy now? Wouldn't that mean I'll be walking into the jaw of a beast?)

"It's the best I could think of."

Maybe he doesn't get the question but I quickly deny my own request saying:

"You know what, let's just skip that idea."

He pulls out a transparent panel the size of his palm replying:

"Don't be! I'm sure you're just worried. Let me give him a call."

"Eh!? Wait, no!"

"Oh, he picked up, hey Moriz, got time to talk?"

(Oh no!)

I try to wrestle the item from his hand but our height and strength difference proves to be a bit of a problem as I can't even reach his chin while he push me away. Cheo shove me with his feet before saying:

"No it's nothing about our problems, it's Sova here... Oh...? Huh? What do you mean, she's fake, she's here with me. No way I could mistaken someone this cute, you know better than anyone that my eyes- Oh? You're gonna visit anyways? Great, got myself a room in the royal palace' 5th floor, left tower, and beside the 2nd aqueduct, the left window... Neat, see you soon."

(Visit?)

"Gulp... W-What did he say?"

Now worried for myself, I await my ultimatum as Cheo says:

"Luck seems to be on our side, he's coming soon, like tonight."

"I'm doomed! Hide me! Or better yet, let's quickly go reinforce the battle!"

(He's definitely gonna do weird things to me!)

"Whoa, whoa, settle down, the quickest we would arrive would be tommorow anyways. Besides, there's the problem of mobilizing the soldiers and-"

"I'm gonna return back to Yoo-Sui, she might protect me!"

I rush over trying to leave but,

(Wait, isn't it bad I'm leading Moriz to Sis' ally? And seeing how he knows Yoo-Sui is already Sis Yuwei's ally and how he trashed her in mere moments...)

I return to the chair and stay still as I ready myself saying:

"Alright, I'm ready! I may hate her, but she's still important. So, I need to protect, Yoo-Sui."

"I don't know what's going through your head or what your relation is to Moriz, but I'm sure he's quite the stand up guy... If you ignore his unruliness."

"Can you still call someone stand up if he's unruly?"

"That is just the duality of man. So, want any drink?"

"What's a good drink before you die?"

"Haha, didn't know you know a soldier joke. Well, it's alcohol."

"Then give me milk."

"Eh, weird choice but sure- wait, do they have milk here?"

(This is it! I have awaken the sleeping tiger, now I'm gonna pay the consequences! And should I say this to Yoo-Sui? Yea, maybe I should).

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*Tick* *Tock* *Tick* *Tock*

My concentration and senses has been on overdrive while I await for Moriz. Cheo seems to laze around reading a book when I peek through the closed curtains, the moon rises and stars shine over the snowing clouds showing glimpse and pieces of the aftermath.

Remembering my report, Yoo-Sui seems surprised but calms down after I informed her my involvement by reinforcing Cheo and Moriz visiting, the result was I'm being told to stay wit Cheo and... Well, deal with it.

(Should I count myself lucky she didn't hurt me? But either way, she's not that worried, does that mean she just left me to die? Or in this case, alone?)

I return to my sit awaiting my doom, I look at Cheo asking:

"Say, Juha never returned, is she still working about our reinforcement?"

"Yep, lot of paperwork and strings gotta be pulled if we wanna go quickly. Since Moriz haven't arrive wanna go visit her? She should be done tonight."

"Definitely!"

"Great, by the way, I heard you're the one who gave my Sis that present for me. So thanks, didn't think I would get such legendary item. I mean the quality is abysmal since it's from the pre-generation but it's great none the less."

"I don't know if you're trying to compliment or not, but let's go bring her some tea-"

"Hehe, no you won't. So, you really are here. What is Yuwei thinking I wonder?"

"Aak!"

(Why didn't I sense him!?)

I jump from my seat and hide behind the couch, seeing Moriz and...

"Daniel? And dinner too?"

Daniel comes along carrying Dinner in his arms, simply put he doesn't look that happy.

"Ah! Look at this, we got the whole team together again, welcome."

Daniel walks forward Cheo who put his book down asking:

"Cheo big bro? And..."

He then walks to me asking:

"Sova big bro? You're okay? You're healthy right?"

"Huh? Oh, of course! They treat me great here."

"See? What'd I tell you?"

"So does that mean all those people died for nothing?"

Daniel hugs Dinner tightly as he ask, and dinner licks him in the face. I want to cheer him up when Moriz pats his head saying:

"Now, now, we already sheltered many of those people at the tower, no need to be so down. You and Cheo saved their lives by bringing them to the tower, saving some is better than none is it not? We turn the whole stadium to a refugee camp, that should be a better place than the alleyways."

"..."

Daniel seems to be at a lost of words and filled by worry and I don't know what to say.

*Clap*

"Alright, all of you cheer up a bit! I know things don't look so good but don't let it get to you, Daniel! Alright, we may not have any TV's or entertainment products but we still have some royal dishes. Interested?"

Cheo claps loudly between us to get our attention. With Daniel we all start speaking in Owlian as he asks. Daniel looks up at him asking:

"Royal dishes? You mean the greatest food in the kingdom? I heard it's even one of the tastiest meals in the peninsula."

"That's right! The royal head chef here owes my dad and is his best friend. So, as long as we bring him the ingredients he's more than willing to cook for us."

(Wow, so even he has more influence than Ye-Ri. I feel even more sad for her).

"Really!? But... I..."

Daniel gets excited for moment only to reverse and continue saying:

"I can't just be the one enjoying it. As Owlians we must share our pain so we never be alone! That's what my parents told me!"

(Is that how it works!? Sis or aunt never said anything of that sort!)

"Uwaaah!"

"Raaawr!"

Moriz ruffle his hair and throw both him and Dinner to Cheo's bed saying:

"You damn brat, that only applies if you're an adult! What kind of parent forces their kids to suffer? That age old Aologi Empire tradition is dead by this point, along with their empire but that's not what I'm trying to convey. And if we're following that tradition then you have to also follow the proverb, "follow the customs of the place you're visiting!"

I check on Daniel to see if he's okay but he seem to get some of his spirit back when he push up asking:

"I-Is that so?"

"You doubting me? I may not be born in the Empire but I have more knowledge, history, and experience of your homeland than your parents who's born there ever will (Since I time traveled). But anyways, I know the true history of that place and the true reasons those tradition even exist!"

"Uuuh..."

Moriz approach us and he sits beside Daniel to continue saying:

"Besides, I bring you here to cheer you up. So enjoy it, you deserve something for doing that tiring work yesterday."

Dinner crawls to daniel and lick him, Daniel smile seeing its affection and nod saying:

"Alright, but can we at least bring some better meals for the people we bring in?"

"Sure."

Daniel jumps on the bed clapping his cheeks shouting:

"Alright! Show me the royal dish, Mr.Jin-Cheo!"

"Mister huh? What happen to big bro? Alright, prepare to get your jaw dropped! Now, I'll go visit the chef, you do whatever you wanna talk with sova now."

"Huh!? Wait, don't leave me alone with him!"

I rush to grab at his legs but Cheo dodge and push me away easily saying:

"Aw, it'll be fine, I'll grab you some royal dish as well. I stocked up a lot when I arrived here after all, we'll be having a feast!"

*Click*

Seeing the door closes, it felt like the blade has been sent down as Moriz awaits sitting at Cheo's bed while Daniel happily waits beside him asking:

"So, are we just gonna eat here? Oh, right! Sova Big bro, can you tell me what really happened!?"

Moriz pats him and Dinner with a huge grin saying:

"Now, now, Daniel, I want to have some bro talk first. And that'll answer your questions as well."

"Really? Alright then."

Daniel jumps from the bed and walks beside me patting my shoulder saying:

"Don't worry, Sova big bro! If he tries to bully you like before I'll be the one to stop him!"

"Haha, that might be the most reassuring thing I heard. But, don't worry, I'm the older one here so... I'll be fine!"

I get back up and walk to the couch saying:

"So, what do you wanna ask? Just know I won't betray Sis Yuwei!"

Daniel sits beside me asking:

"Hmm? What are you talking about?"

"It's... About the thing you asked me about."

"Oh!"

"Oh indeed Daniel. Instead of running away he actually came closer. I may have underestimate your courage, Sova."

"Of course! I stared death in the face multiple times and get beheaded more than twice, so you don't scare me. You just disgust me."

Moriz grabs his chest replying:

"That actually kinda hurt more than a stab wound. Alright, I won't do any of the weird things."

"You promise?"

"No promises are made."

"..."

I give him a stern stare but he doesn't budge replying:

"But just wondering, what do you consider weird?"

"Huh?"

"Can you describe it? I mean, weird is a very broad term after all~."

I look beside at Daniel who's curious and shout back at him saying:

"Like I can you numb nuts!"

"Seems you're not as innocent as I thought."

Moriz walks closer and sits across us before asking:

"I thought with the warning I gave Yuwei, she would keep you tied to the hip."

"Sis is just planning ahead!"

"Yes, but leaving her trump card open like this, even as a bait this is simply too much of a loss."

"I may not know what you meant but Sis is definitely winning!"

"Right, right, you certainly have so much faith for the girl who keeps throwing you around. If it was me, I would've just get the fuck out and said, NOPE."

"What does that matter! Anyways, if you think you can bring out Sis by threatening me, then you're..."

(Wait, didn't she showed up when Sis Hua's guard kidnap me?)

"You're what? Wrong? I know Yuwei quite well despite not knowing her personally, as for the food thing she just gobble up whatever meal's right at her face, we never bothered question anything. Anyways, I can assure you if I try something funny she'll bust down the ceiling with her Agema to save you."

Moriz walks ever closer until he looks down on me from the top as Daniel shields me shouting:

"Stop! I'm not gonna let you bully Sova, Big Bro!"

"Aw... That's sweet but don't worry. I'm just flexing by doing this. Now... Right."

He sits back down and continue saying:

"Yuwei is quite the emotional person despite her caculative methods. And I think she knows I definitely won't hurt you, which she is right. But that don't mean I won't do something else..."

*Wiggle* *Wiggle*

He raise his hands and moves his fingers like noodles which cause me to shiver and Daniel comes between us with his arm raised shouting:

"No! Bad Big Bro!"

"Hehe..."

Moriz backs away and raise his feet at the table and continue saying:

"And I can't hurt the agents she plants here as well since I need this kingdom to win for the idol tower. So, rather than physical I'm going to attack mentally."

"Mentally?"

"Yup, just tell that Yoo-Sui girl I think is her name right?"

"Mhm."

"Yes, tell her that Hua Zhixi got Ors coming soon to interfere so get ready."

"Ors? Wait, Sis Hua? What do you mean!? They know each other?"

"Duh, well, more like Hua bribed him by selling one of her Judge that he and I got beef with but hey, not my problem- Well, kinda my problem, I told her I'll turned myself and kitten in as long as she let me fight the fight, and clear our names in a certain foreign prison. But I don't think it'll be bad, by laws of that foreign country, I, a noble who haven't graduate school yet, I'll still be considered a juvenile so... I still have a clean record when I get out anyways. All is good with a corrupt system and people."

(Is that a good thing? And I fell like I keep hearing dangerous things from him).

"I don't really know what you're saying but, Kitten, how's he doing? Last I check he was selling takoyaki or is it okonomiyaki?"

As I remember who Moriz came here with, I wonder how's he doing as the last time we met is when he was selling takoyaki in the streets.

"Oh yeah, his cooking is great, amazing even! But as for himself, no, he may got the looks but he's deperessed for getting rejected by all the idols he met. I guess who knew getting pampered and surrounded by yes-man all your life dulls your courting skills. Now, he's getting himself drunk to sleep when we leave."

"I think that's because Xunyan big bro is just bad with words. He's kind of an arrogant asshole but he is still a good person."

(Xunyan! There we go! That's his name!)

"Couldn't say it better, and Daniel... Remember, Xunyan likes to be called kitten. So call him... Big Kitten."

"Oh! That sounds cute."

"Yup, and if he ask why or get mad, just say ladies love calling cute nicknames like those."

"Okay, okay!"

(Now I feel bad, but I suppose Big Kitten doesn't so so bad for a name or even a nickname- wait! Don't get side tracked).

"Uh... Say, what if I don't tell Yoo-Sui?"

"Huh? Oh, then It's her lost, anyways..."

Wondering if that's all, Moriz rummage inside his coat saying:

"Now! Since we're all here let's get some fun!"

Daniel lowers his guard and move beside him asking:

"Hmm? Did you bring something Big bro?"

"Yup!"

Moriz pulls out a deck of cards and I wonder,

"Wait, are those the dueling cards?"

"Oh? Didn't think you know about Gathering of Society but nope! It's Buono!"

"Huh?"

"Ooh! We had fun playing with the idols about that!"

Dabiel comment on it and I got quite curious when Moriz place the deck at the centre of the table and says:

"Uhuh, usually you play with 4 but the rules are simple, we will start by each player drawing 7 cards. And the game begins by placing a card from the deck and our mission is to match the numbers and colour of the top card, when you finally empty your hands you win. But remember, to always shout Buono when you have one card left in your hand or you'll be force to draw."

(Hearing him explain I can't help but wonder what's his motive here. But more importantly, he's definitely stronger than Sis... Wait).

"Say, Moriz."

"Yeah?"

As he finish dealing the cards, I ask him,

"How strong are you really?"

"Huh? Me? Definitely strong in general but not close to the real powerhouse or the 1% in this world."

"Like the War God? I saw you fight him on equal ground in the game."

"That's right, in the game. I would definitely get my ass whooped if I fought him in real life. The best I could do is probably hold him back for a day if I'm lucky."

(Isn't that amazing?)

"Now, I'm confused with the general power here."

"Hehe, no need to be so bothered by it. The Confederation is filled with ridiculous power scaling, one moment you thought you defeated a grand master, then you learned there's a true martial artist who's completely different in comparison. Then when you reach the true pinnacle, there's transcendant Gods who stood beyond the clouds like the Ansei A Jusei. And beyond them is realm of myths like Rucina or the Pope. Beings so powerful it's hard to believe they're real if you didn't met them before. Most famous is the Hero of Freedom."

"Hmm? What're you taking about Big Bro?"

"Just some martial arts stuff. It seems Sova there seems pretty down since he probably lost so many time despite growing stronger."

"Wha- H-How did you know that!?"

Moriz cleans the cards and hold the card atop the deck replying:

"You had the same face I did when I started learning martial arts. Losing a lot and getting scars all over as everytime you win it's always a costly victory."

"..."

"Sova, big bro, there, there."

Daniel give me some head pats to cheer me up and I hold his hands and smile saying:

"Thanks, I feel better now."

Daniel face redden and pull his hand away saying:

"That's good."

"Ahem! Sova, you sinful man."

Moriz cough once with a huge grin before cutting the deck saying:

"Though I think you should also remember that victory is still a victory no matter who you fight with, either against a titled master or a nameless nobody, or by fair means or foul, don't forget about each and every battle... Now, begin!"

"Haha, sorry Sova Big Bro but Big bro Moriz taught me something and it's called, Noob crushing! Take this, +4 card!"

"Huh? Sorry, is that suppose to do something?"

I ask confused as I'm baffled by the rules but Moriz points at my hand saying:

"Just place any card with a + in the picture and you're guccii."

"Guccii? T-Then I put this +2."

(Wonder what language is that? Or where did this game come from?)

"No!"

Hearing Daniel struggle I'm glad to see he's not depressed anymore. But I'm still worried about Moriz. What's he planning just playing cards? Why is he being so nice to an enemy?

*Click*

"I'm back! The food will arrive- Oh? You guys are having fun already? Oh, is that Buono? Didn't think you can get that in this frontier."

"Hehe, once you have the idol tower's connection, wether it's Indara, Libera, Divisus, Aolia, or even Kadel, nowhere is unreachable. After all, beauty and cuteness is a common language."

"I was gonna say that's subjective but I can't argue with how mainstream idols now... Talking about idols, did you get a request for an audience with Yoo-Gisa? Heard he wants to meet you."

"Huh? That male rising star and new special rank? Yep, he's handsome, cool, and all. But I'm not interested in boys. So, I rejected it."

"That's a sad reason. More importantly, make some space, a new challenger emerge!"

(Oh yeah, Yoo-Gisa is an idol huh? I wonder if he's taking a break now?)

Seeing everyone have fun, I decided I have to improve my own way. Wondering what to say, wondering if he would even say yes, I try to think of a sentence but only one way comes to mind. A round has past, and when it's my turn to put the card, I look at Moriz asking:

"Say, Moriz can I ask you for a favour?"

Moriz who only has 2 cards left looks at me with confidence replying:

"Hoh? What's the sudden urge? Could it be you wanna bet our food with this game?! Haha! Pretty ballsy to challenge a master in your first game. Bring it on, play your card!"

He draws a card from the pair in his hands as if he's ready to place it, but Cheo who sits beside him pulls a card from his hand as well says:

"Sova, courage and ambition may bring you high but you need skill as well to build the foundation. Don't worry, you can just ask if you want more dinner. There's more of where those ingridient come from."

"Really!? Then I want 3 more plates!"

Dinner who's walking about gets embraced into Daniel's arm as he shouts excitingly. Cheo shaked his head warning him with,

"Hey, now, now, Daniel don't eat more than you can chew. Besides, you haven't tasted any yet so maybe it might not suit your taste. The royal chef won't cook for us anymore if you leave any leftovers."

Seeing the two talk, I take the chance to continue saying:

"No, this is different. Moriz you have taught me the ways of a man, now I need you to teach me how to uphold it! Please show me how to fight! A spar will do!

"Hoh? Should I? A spar with a true peak Supreme Grandmaster, especially one as young and talented as myself can cost quite the fortune you know?"

"Hold on there, Moriz. Sova, what do you mean he taught you how to be a man?"

"Huh? Oh, he taught me how to swoon and talk to the ladies while touching cups."

Moriz folds his arm and nods saying:

"Weird wording but acceptable."

"Ignoring your weird connotation, he doesn't do that to you now did he?"

"Huh? Why would he?"

"Come now, Cheo, I may be quite the pervert but I'm very reserved and picky with my interest."

(Then what's with you trying to molest me back then!?)

I glare at him hearing him defend himself but Moriz snark at me and continue saying:

"But, I simply can't resist girls who's not ashamed to keep their scars or show them after all."

(He definitely can read minds can he!?)

Cheo's shoulder drop along with his expression saying:

"Then stay the fuck away from my sister, you creep."

(Oh yea, Juha has a lot of scars back when we bath together).

Moriz leans closer to him saying:

"Say, what if I told you I once bitch slap your sister the first time we met?"

"I'll fucking murder you."

(But he did though).

Moriz backs away and pound his chest replying:

"Hehe, fair enough. But don't worry, I'm not like a certain friend I have. Now, why do you want to spar suddenly, Sova? I'm sure you're not the type to ask for fights."

"You said it yourself before. I need to grow stronger, if I wish to... Fix and take responsibility for my actions. To do that I need to be better!"

(Right, before I can help Sis I need to better myself and fix my mistakes. And from what I learn training with Sis Rubeca is that I grow more with experience. Fighting someone like Moriz will boost me further).

"So it's for yourself huh? Alright, that's more like it! Since you're also my only disciple, a master has to give a graduation gift! Take this spar as one!"

"Really!? Thank you!"

"Honestly that's a bad gift, but yeah, now play your card!"

"Hehe, I learn a thing from the last round, take this +4!"

"Reverse card, Buono. Now go take those 4 cards."

"H-Huh? Excuse me?"

"Just take the card, and it'll be you next Daniel. As for the spar, I suppose we can do it on the training hall."