247 ※ Lunch with Promises [III]

Their eyes nearly jumped out of their faces, except for Val, as he knows this, given how he is aware of Chaos. Surprisingly, Annelise seemed quite calm as well.

"How did you do that?" They all asked.

"That's a secret," I winked. "Now eat, you're all too skinny, you have to eat. Especially you," I poked Cordelia and she gasped, "if you expect reaching anywhere near my level in five years."

"I'm not skinny, I'm perfectly fine."

"Yes, for a Lady who has no intention in being a fighter, if that's what you want, then yes, you are perfectly fine." I pointed my fork to her, "However, if you intend in being like me, you need to build muscles, Cordelia, and you need to eat for that. If you don't, you won't go anywhere with my classes. Are you wasting your money in here for nothing, or will you take it seriously and grow stronger?"

Her cheeks blushed and she swallowed, growing serious, "I'll take it seriously."

"Then eat!"