Birthday Gift

The next morning, Caelus's villa…

"Alright, you two, listen up!"

Lilliana stood with her hands on her hips before Ryker and Hu Long, wearing a pair of aviator shades. It was a much less imposing look due to her short stature and the pink polka dot pajamas she had on, but Hu Long knew at this point that Lilliana's appearance was far from the scariest thing about her.

"There's only about a month before you guys enter the Pill Saint Mystic Realm, so we'll have to move up the training schedule. Get your asses ready for it!"

Hu Long grimaced, wondering just what hellish new torture methods awaited him, while Ryker only yawned and picked at his ear.

"C'mon, sis, weren't we gonna take a break today?" he said, to which Lilliana flicked a black bead of magic at his forehead, Ryker letting out an "ack!" as it struck him and bounced off.

"You already had your break, yesterday!"

"Maaan…"