Oath (8)

              After finishing his things with the red crystal, Luke left the house, and then he found Nambra talking with his mother while they were looking after the tamed monsters. Fortunately, his other friends were nearby and keeping an eye on things. While he dropped his guard, he felt that Nambra wouldn't do something so low and anger him. She was weird, but she wasn't evil.

"We are leaving. I will see you later, mom," Luke said.

"Take care, Luke," Julia said. "Don't do anything too dangerous, or that will make me scold you later."

              Julia wasn't a fool, so she could tell there was something weird with the new addition to the team. Fortunately, she didn't pry for answers. Otherwise, Luke would have a hard time giving a suitable explanation. It was weird, given his age, that she still feared his mother and her lectures. In fact, he feared her more than his father. He also feared making her cry more than anything…