Chapter 69: Haha funny number

| Eyyy funny number |

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-Now that's a good title-

-I know, such a great number- Ace nodded

-You 2 are idiots- Dabria retorted

-Let's rest for your fight tomorrow- Siege said

-Yes, we don't want your parents to see you with baggy eyes, though I do agree, that it is a great number- Damon nodded

-Brother!- Diana scolded

-Sorry- Damon apologized

I then rested and slept holding Ace as usual

"We see each other a lot these days"

"Well, I haven't had a proper conversation with anyone in a long time" Nova replied

"Can't you talk with your sister?"

"Well, she did witnessed the real me died and last moments, I don't want her to see a remnant of her brother, my real self used a lot of his power to create a remnant, I'm only sustained by absorbing the world's mana, I will talk to her, but just not now"

"Well talk to her soon, just a curious thought, what were Jake's reaction to me using blood magic?"

"Oh him and the others were screaming for you to not hurt yourself and to use their blood instead"

"Well did you searched a bit for more info about this organization behind the red sword?"

"Yes, but only a name, they apparently call themselves the seekers of salvation" Nova answered

"SOS for short, that's kinda funny"

"Well it is, now care for a game of chess?"

"Dude, how am I supposed to beat a few centuries old god at this?"

"Hahaha, don't worry and let's just have fun" Nova laughed as a chessboard appeared and we both sat down.

I woke up that morning to see Dabria staring at me again

"Seriously, if you want to kiss me, just ask"

Dabria just sighs

"What happened to your beauty sleep, do you not do them anymore so that you can stare at me with your beautiful eyes?"

"Shut it, but I do have time to get my beauty sleep everyday, you should know that I organize my schedule properly" Dabria responded

I then heard footsteps and chatting approaching ant stop in front of our room and knocked our doors

-Sounds familiar- Ace said

-It's the princess and the other girl- Siege commented

I opened it and greeted them

"Ah your majesty, how would I be of service today?"

"Stop that" Eleanor replied "You're also creeping Cecily out"

"So what do you guys need?"

"We just want to ask you out before you go for your fight" Cecily said

"Ask me out? Like a date? I think I know how you guys are feeling but it's all cuz of charm, you should turn back before it's too late"

They both blushed

"No!" Eleanor denied "We just want to hang out, even Albert won his fight, and we thought that we can all use a break"

"Ok then, but where's Balor? He's usually with you for cases like these"

"Well he's preoccupied at the moment, let's go" Eleanor said

Me and my bonds then followed them and met up with Aenon ,Albert and Lucas along the way, we then headed to a nearby café where we sat on the second floor's private terrace, I ordered some pastries and hot chocolate, and some snacks for my bond

"These are good, but not as good as the ones we made" Damon said eating the pastries

"Well my birthday is after this, we can make a lot, if you want"

"Oh shit, I haven't even prepared a gift" Lucas cursed

"No worries, it's not like I'm gave you guys any gifts for your birthdays"

"Well let's worry about that later and get serious, we have a much more urgent topic at hand" Eleanor said

"Oh yeah that" Lucas calmed down

"I knew this wasn't just a normal break" I said as I ate my pastries

"Well seems like we've also been left out" Aenon chuckled

"My family has arranged an engagement for me" Cecily said "I need your help to help me cancel it"

-So cliché-

-Be more caring and listen would you- Diana scolded

-Sorry-

"We can always assassinate him" I suggested which all all them said no in unison

"You should stray away from the killing stuff" Eleanor scolded

"Yeah, it would make us criminals" Lucas added

"Don't worry, I can cover my tracks"

"Who's the one you're engaged with?" Albert asked

"Some heir of a duke household from Gloria named Miller Ledger" Cecily answered "I barely even know him, but my parents wants to marry me into their household in order to get more business opportunities"

"So you have any suggestions?" Lucas asked

"Well yes" Cecily responded

"What is it?"

"My parents said that we have to defeat him in break the crystal if I want to cancel the engagement, I know it sounds easy, but his team comprised of all 3rd years, top of their year, Miller is ranked 4th in his year and their team are currently the favorite to win" Cecily answered

"But me and Perseus are on a different team from you guys, how will that help?" Albert asked

"Well, I did a lot of convincing, but if either of our team win, I get my engagement canceled, I know it's a lot to ask but please help me" she begged

"Of course we'll help" Albert reassured her

"Just one last question, what noble status is his parents? and do they hate commoners?"

"A duke and yes they do have opinions on commoners, why?" she answered

"I love humiliating high ranking people, and besides we plan to dominate the competition anyway, count me in"

*****

Julius came on stage with a black komodo dragon by his side

"Hello Percy" Julius smiled "I finally get to meet you"

"Stop calling me that"

"Do you not like it?" he chuckled "Well it was a surprise really, to think you also know curse magic, we are truly destined to clash. But my mastery of curse magic is definitely higher than yours"

"You annoy me"

"I have an offer to make, I also have a bond, a komodo dragon with also a fire and poison attribute, do you wish to have one of your bond duel him, of course if we use our bonds, we won't be able to use our 2 equipments, it's the competition rules" he offered

-Siege warp here, we'll kill him-

Siege then warped to my side and snarled at him and I can tell from his face that he was slightly shocked

"That wasn't in the data they gave me" he muttered

"Well I accept your offer, let's start"