Chapter 9

Sparks flew as I clashed my knifes against the old hag.

It's been I few days since I saved Touya and Winter and mad Ethel deal with granny Chioh.

I have been sparring with her everyday about 4 to 5 times a day. 5 when she's in the mood to kick my ads to the curb.

Her speed is annoying to deal with as her spell which she named Flash step kept me on my toes.

However it helped train my trickster style so I call this a win.

In my spare time however I helped train Touya and Winter with their magic.

Touya, like his grandmother, had fire magic but it was blue instead of red-orange.

It was way hotter than normal fire but it was still magic so I helped him control with same exercises.

Winter on the other hand got ice magic. Not really a surprise.

The difference was that Touya was more loud and vented his frustration when he couldn't get something right while Winter was silent but her in her eyes held annoyance.

Luckily me and the old hag could control them to work harder.

Food may or may not have been a key factor.

* clang *

My knifes were knocked out my hands as I was then kicked in the gut and fell to the floor.

I panted while regaining my breath while looking at the sky.

" You have gotten much better. You almost beat an old lady. "

" Progress. "

I say as I get up. I look at her as she looks at me with a serious expression.

My expression becomes a blank expression poker face as I follow her to the living room.

We sat on chairs opposite to each other and sat in silence.

" What is your stance to the current kingdom?"

I got my gaurd up. While I may have trained with her through spars it was for a deal that would last till I had to leave.

I would be leaving tomorrow and we won't have a spar so the deal is over.

" I'll answer if you can explain why an old hag like you cares. I doubt the kingdom will see an old lady as I threat if she keeps her magic level low and act the part. "

I pay attention to her as her face doesn't change.

" Even if I was a former royal adviser to to the king. "

My eyes widened as I heard that. Most kings had advisers bit I didn't find any info on her at all.

" What do mean? There was no info on you. "

" You're right. Mine was removed. I was there when the kingdom became what it is. I was going to be sentenced to death so I faked my own before leaving.

My records were removed as I went into hiding. "

" I see. But why? "

" Simple. Royals. I was to smart and could figure out what would happen so they were going to frame me in front of the king.

The current king is the son of the former king I advised. The king I advised lost his wife. I think you know here I'm going with this. "

" Yep. He was probably in a bad state of mind after losing his wife. In order to gain control they needed to get rid of you and the king. Then use the son by manipulating him since they acted as friends with his father. "

" Precisely. At the rate we are going the kingdom will fall. Without people a kingdom doesn't exist. "

She then looked at me as I stared back.

" What is your stance on this? "

" I hate it. While the paperwork would be a pain in the ass becoming king would be fun for me.

I have one life. I'll just enjoy it how I want to. Becoming king would help me with those goals as I have the highest power. "

" True. But it's surprising that your doing this out of boredom. "

" Like I said, i have one life. I'll enjoy it how I want to. "

" Well then I think I made a good choice. I'll be your information broker. "

I stare at her to see if I can see any trickery. Having someone like her as an informant would be incredible but

" What the catch? "

She smirked expecting that answer.

" Just one. Come visit. Your nice company. "

My eyes widened before I started laughing. I soon stopped as I looked at her.

" That was your catch. Granny I would have come back either way. After all I still have to get you back for kicking my ass this whole time. "

" Oh well then come back as many times as you like. " She said.

I just grin before looking at the wall.

" You 2 can come in now. "

Touya and Winter came out and into the living room.

" So how much did you hear? " I ask.

" Just about "

" Everything. " Winter said cutting off Touya.

" You know you can't speak about this to anyone right. " I say.

" We know. " Touya said.

" Good. Now who wants some food? "

They brightened up as I laughed a bit while making the food.

I enjoyed last day with them be for elevating the next day back to the kingdom.