Chapter 41

The troubled Cerlot didn't know what to do when Asterio was pinned on the ground , she couldn't ask anyone for help since she also knew that everyone was questioning the attire of Asterio so there's nothing she could do.

She only stood there and did nothing all she can do was watch Asterio and close her eyes hopefully someone arrives and help .

It's the end she believed , the only person who had piqued her interest was gonna die because of her .

Cerlot didn't realize it wasn't amusement that she was feeling for that boy but love instead it was her first time and after seeing Keyn hold the sword to kill Asterio she fell to her knees and could only look down , only if she didn't bring Asterio with her this wouldn't happen, she kept blaming herself .

Not knowingly she was already shedding tears for a person she barely know . It has only been a month since they met but she developed feelings she couldn't have with anyone , she even left his pretentious life with her brothers to reach out to him .

She didn't want him to die , she wanted to watch him , she wanted to talk to him forever . The boy who treated her like different with no intention of gaining power by having her , she wanted to be with that person . A person who doesn't care about her prestige .

She believed it was over , a short lived happiness.

Clang*

Norja ... they came thank goodness .

Cerlot slowly raised her head and saw Norja blocking the sword of Keyn.

If Norja was here then that means , he's also here , Asterio's brother .

Cerlot looked at the back and could clearly see that Ales was also there , like her he was also watching what was happening but his eyes were different , not good his expression shows that he will kill everyone who tried to hurt his brother.

WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU TRYING TO DO WITH MY BROTHER !?

Upon shouting , Keyn turned his sight on Ales whose eyes were blood shot .

Who're you ?

So I'm an existence not worth remembering huh --?

Have we met somewhere before ?

It doesn't matter , forget the tournament I'll kill you right here , right now .

As Ales was opening the the huge wood holding his Glaive .

Stop it brother , don't worry I'm fine .

The three men who was just pinning down Asterio was already on the ground , Norja took the opportunity to knock them out while Ales and Keyn were busy.

Asterio , are you telling me not to harm this scoundrel who almost tried to kill you ?

It doesn't matter , I'm okay and alive after all .

What's going on here !? Elder Bagun shouted .

A huge scene was happening before the tournament so the elders have come to check on what's happening .

It happens a lot , hot blooded young warriors battling it out before the tournament.

Elder Bagun , good timing I just caught an intruder sent by the witches of the southern islands here on our lands and was about to execute him .

Where ?

This little guy here .

He's not an intruder Keyn , that child grew up all his life here on our barangay . You caused too much of a ruckus before tournament and almost killed someone innocent .

HUH --!? The woman in the group of Keyn shouted again .

How is this heretic from this lands! Elder just look at his attire !

That's right Elder Bagun , are you covering up for heretics now !?

It's a misunderstanding , leave it to me . Go and head to the Torogan and meet with the Datu he's waiting for your arrival .

Tsk . Fine I'll talk about this matter with the Datu instead , let's go !

The notorious Keyn left as elder Bagun requested .

The heated mood between Ales and Keyn was also gone .

You too Ales , hurry up and gather . You're also joining the tournament isn't it ?

Elder Bagun also left as he arrived as his duty was to ensure the safety of the barangay .

Norja who rushed first finally started asking the details on what exactly happened .

Then Asterio explained the whole thing .

HAHAHAHA ! Here this out Ales !

Norja bursting from laughter .

Your brother seems to be in a love triangle with Keyn HAHA !

What does Asterio have to do with Keyn ?

Keyn snapped at Asterio when Cerlot rejected him and said she doesn't have any interest in him instead Cerlot picked your brother .

So the root of this was Keyn being jealous ? He was rejected and couldn't accept the fact that the woman he likes doesn't have any interest in him.

What a child , that's why you don't need women . They'll just disturb your training.

Hah -- It's not persuasive when coming from you when you have Andy all over you .

That's not the case here , Anyway . Sorry for leaving you behind Asterio .

No worries , I'm sure you're just excited and all and came early is that it ?

Well . . .

It's true isn't it haha .

Because of that you got in trouble , we left you behind after I promised I'll protect you that's why we train .

Really don't mind it , I could win against them easily I was just assessing that Keyn's strength .

You're assessing Keyn ? From the looks of it you were about to die earlier , but seriously everytime you get left behind something happens to you HAHA !

Said by Norja who was still laughing .

It's true I almost died there , thanks to you . I didn't think that Keyn was the type of person who would asked a bunch of people just to kill a single child like me .

So you have heard about Keyn ?

Yeah , I heard you lost to him last year ?

Regretfully but I almost win .

You'll win this time . Overall , while fighting him I got the idea that the past you and him were quite identical in fighting who uses speed if that's the case you already surpassed him .

That's good to hear , but don't let our guards down right ?

Haha ! That's right ! By the way where is Cerlot ?

If you mean her , she's by your side all the time you know ?

As Asterio was was looking for Cerlot , he didn't realize she was clinging to his back all the time .

WAAAAH !

Asterio shouted from surprise .