VII

Around 5am, as it is already ingrained into my body, I woke up as usual. I opened my eyes and in front of me is Sophie who is still asleep while hugging me loosely. I smiled to myself knowing that this angelic looking girl will be forever tied to me. I slowly tried to get around her arms as I get out of bed. I went out of the room and went to the courtyard to start my daily training.

I started warming up then proceeded with my daily run around the courtyard. While running I think to myself of the things to add into my training regimen. (For now all I can do is basic running, I will need to set up a space where I can proceed further with my training. I can also do shadow fighting along with the fundamentals in punching and kicking. I will start to do advance training once I set up a course for my free running training also a sand bag for punching and kicking. I will also need a few more things to improve the punching and kicking power. Also I need to get myself a knife, as I am more used to knives because of my hobby to cook. Maybe I can try other weapons but I need to focus on my knife training as it is very easy to conceal. Also a bow would be good, as I remember the ancient romans look down on bows as a weapon so they do not have that much expertise in using a bow. That will be my advantage, sucks for them I won't give my enemy a chance to get near me. But most importantly I need to improve my unarmed combat as it will be my foundation to everything I will do in the future. I will also have Sophie train with me, even though it is late we will make it up with hard work. And her being a female gives her an advantage on the type of training I want to focus, speed, flexibility, and reaction. Females have more advantage on this because of their physique. Knife training would also be much more suitable for her because it is light. The bow might be a problem because it requires a little strength but that can be remedied.)

Thinking deeply makes you forget the time. And planning for the future will likely make you think deep. Around 7am I started to cool down and go for my bath. As I enter the house I saw Sophie being frantic running towards me.

I went near her and asked "What is wrong elder sister? Why do you look so anxious?"

She dove into my chest and started sobbing.

I caught her and tried to calm her down "I'm here, I'm not going anywhere."

She hugged me tighter then said "I woke and you were not in bed and I thought you left."

I rubbed her back to calm her down saying "I forgot to tell you last night, I usually train at dawn everyday. I'm sorry I made you cry. Don't cry anymore okay? I will not leave you alone. You will never be alone anymore alright?"

She raised her head and looked into my eyes "Promise?"

I smiled at her "Promise. Now let me go for a bit you are already starting to get covered in sweat if you keep hugging me. I need to take a bath first."

She let me go and got a hold of my hand and pulled me while saying "Let's go together."

My mind just went blank, not believing what I have heard as she led me to the bathroom.

After a few seconds I came to and started thinking (Is this for real? Yesterday, I saw her in transparent clothing. Today, I will see her with no clothing at all. Isn't it going to fast? This is too fast even for me. Damn. This place is really dangerous. I mean really really dangerous. But heck the more dangerous it is the more I like this kind of danger. hehehe.)

As we approached the bathroom I see the two attendants Katrina and Vanessa waiting outside the bathroom. I quickly put on my poker face as not to be suspected of something weird.

The two bowed slightly while greeting us "Good morning Lady Sophie, young master Zero, we will assist you with your bathing."

I nodded to them but Sophie suddenly spoke. "From now on you will address him as Master because from now forth he is going to be my younger brother."

The two smiled as they replied. "Yes Lady Sophie."

Sophie dragged me in the bath and only then did she let go of my hand. Then she started taking of her transparent dress and the Katrina and Vanessa supported in entering the ancient jacuzzi. Before they submerged into the water I saw the third most forbidden area. After assisting Sophie into the bath Katrina and Vanessa also started removing their dress and added to the breakfast for my eyes and mind.

As I saw the the three of them in the bath (Dangerous! Really dangerous!! Really really dangerous!!!)

Sophie turned around and my body is on the edge of exploding as I saw what is to be considered the most perfectly shaped two pieces of vanilla ice cream that is pure white and with pinkish red cherries on top.

She smiled at me. "Why didn't you undress yet? Come and join your elder sister already."

My mind is definitely interpret her words differently as it goes on. It going on a different road. I smiled at her and started undressing my clothes. As I removed my last piece of clothing, it was Sophie, Katrina and Vanessa's turn to be surprised. Katrina and Vanessa both gulped at the same time then started staring at my lower body with both their eyes shining. And Sophie blushed and looked away but still peeking a little.