Bet

"You.."

Clara pointed her delicate finger at Ban. She heard Ban put a request that is impossible for her to comply. She has her own pride. She was a princess with a very powerful background that is enough to conquer and destroy planets at will.

Ban clearly saw Clara truly became angry and chuckled. He asked "What? Cat got your tongue?"

Clara gloomily glared at Ban. She couldn't really touch Ban. Her Uncle and Aunt might be displeased by her actions since they put an importance to the boy in front of her. If she knew this would happen, she would've approached Ban openly in the first place. Of course her task was to observe Ban from the distance but she couldn't hold her curiosity after witnessing the latter's sudden raise in power. She was really shocked at Ban's talent in absorbing energies that put any geniuses in her world to shame. She herself was a genius but she couldn't compare herself from Ban's raising powers in just 9 days. That's just unbelievably impossible. Adding with those powerful techniques that amplified his powers drastically. Her current strongest technique can only amplify her powers by at most 5 times. But what about the skills of Ban? His power can multiply up to 10 times just by using half of his overall power. Taking note that she came from a prestigious family but Ban's skills was like a holy grail in her eyes.

"Come on. I have so many treasures that even if you sell anything on this planet cannot hold a hundredth in price from a single treasure of mine." Clara explained. She was a battle maniac. She couldn't let this opportunity pass just like that.

"If you became my disciple, I can have those treasures if I asked to." Ban smirk.

"I refuse." Clara gritted her teeth.

"How about a bet?" Ban smiled like a fox.

"Bet? What are the stakes?"

"Of course my skills and you becoming my disciple."

Clara furrow her eyebrows.

"Don't reject first. We will have a match battle. If you win, I'll teach you my skills for free. If I win, I'll still teach you my skills but you will become my disciple. How about that?" Ban could tell that this woman loves battling. This time, he will do something unique.

"Battle?" Clara squinted her eyes at Ban. She continued "I hate to break it to you but... you really don't have a chance on defeating me through a battle. Even if you blow up this planet, I can still leave with little scratches." She proudly stated.

Ban twitch his brows a couple of times and thought 'What a freaking lass. She's that strong?' He gulp a little.

"Don't be so smug first. We'll have a battle using that."

Ban pointed at his phone.

"That thing?"

Clara was confused. She continued "What's that thing have to do with our battle?"

Ban raised his hand and the phone floated towards him.

Clara knew Ban could do this but it is still baffling how he can do this so early. One needs to be powerful enough to use spirit energy to manipulate things. In her case, she can easily use her spirit energy since she became strong enough to contend powerhouses. She even have treasures relating to spirit energies. Her uncle told her that Ban's soul structure was one of a kind and her main purpose is to investigate Ban's growth, especially in spirit or soul.

"Oh no. It's broken. Probably during our battle last time." Ban shook his head in regret. He ponder for a second and smiled. He turn his head silently.

Clara raise her brow once again. She thought 'Another spirit skill. Maybe a type of communication skill.'

Sure enough, Sophia entered Ban's room holding her phone. She passed it to Ban. Before she could leave, Ban kissed her cheeks. She run ouside like a frightened rabbit with a blushing face.

Ban inserted his sim card into Sophia's phone. He suddenly received a message from Eliza saying her concerns. Ban thought 'She's probably worried sick by now.'

Ban dialed her phone number and Eliza immediately answered the call.

"Brother Ban! Are you alright?! I am about to call my Big Sister to ask for your address." Eliza's anxious voice came from the other side.

Ban pursed his lips while glaring at Clara who looked away innocently.

"I'm fine. I'm so sorry I made you worry. I'll visit you later this evening to explain my matters. Don't bother yourself going in my place. I promise I'll be there tonight." Ban said apologetically.

After a few moments of making Eliza to calm herself down, Ban let out a sigh of relief.

Ban ended the call after whispering sweet nothings to Eliza making Clara felt nauseated.

Ban rolled his eyes at Clara and said "What? Never been in a relationship? Maybe your preferences was diffirent?"

Clara was like a cat whose tail got stepped upon. She angrily replied "What different? I am normal you psycho."

Ban raise his brow and smiled "So you never have been in a relationship." He even chuckled.

"You-" Clara was fuming. She continued "Of course I have a fiance! We-" She turned silent after that. Her face was a little gloomy.

Ban dazed for a second and shrugged "Okay, Okay. My fault this time." He thought they might have a little fight. He didn't pry any further as he call another number.

"Brother Whiss. It's good that you called me. I tried to contact you but I cant reach you." John answered the phone happily.

Ban nodded and said "Yeah. My phone got broken so I have no choice but to ask if you can send me a brand new phone in my address. I'll pay for it later."

"Oh? So that's how it is brother. No worries, it's just a phone. You can have it for free. Right, I didn't know your address brother."

Ban narrow his eyes and asked "Are you really sure you don't know my address? I didn't move in the new house yet."

John gulped and replied "I..."

"Okay, I won't ask any further. Just send me 10 latest phones in the market with a variety of colors. My lovers need one so 1 color black will do and the rest will be for women's preferences. I'll send you my address after the call."

"Yes. Yes. I'll send them within 30 minutes to your address. Uhh. Also brother, the title deed will also be in the package."

"Okay. I'll be waiting then. Thanks." Ban shook his head. The time John mentioned perfectly measured the distance from his house to the casino. He knew John already investigated his address.

Ban sent his address before relaxing on his bed once again.

Clara also sat down on a chair nearby. She felt a little downcast.

"Let's wait for a little while." Ban said.

"Mmmm." Clara nodded as she closed her eyes to meditate.

...

30 minutes later...

Miller got out from the car as he unloaded the things inside. There were 10 boxes piled up outside Ban's house.

Ban raise his brow when he sensed Miller. He couldn't sense John from the car so he thought the guy must be busy.

"I'll take it from here. You can go back now" Ban used Telepathy Skill to Miller who became startled like a frightened ox.

Miller recognized Ban's voice and he bowed his head towards the house before getting into the car after placing an envelope containing the documents of the new house.

Ban glance at Clara who understood the former's intention. She pouted and she became blur for a second before appearing once again. Beside her were boxes Miller brought.

...

Miller felt goosebumps after seeing the items he brought suddenly disappeared and he ram the gas pedal leaving the area very fast. He was like running away from a haunted house full of ghost.