Chapter 23: Family Battle (2)

Everyone looked at me intensely. I couldn't help but stare off in the distance with a blank face. Or at least try that since my mouth was twitching with embarrassment. The only one who had to comment is my older brother who hates me. 

"There is no way this punk has a SSS skill. Even if he does, he wouldn't be able to handle it." Ferin said scowling. This made Mariella sigh.

"That is besides the point. My skill pill gave him a valuable skill. So he should feel obligated to get married to Luna. If he refuses any further. There can be an Influence War between races." Mariella said with a big frown.

"Woah, I knew the clover family was powerful. Seems like I need to keep up with Rumors." Lafker said while scribbling on a piece of paper. I am not sure where that paper came from so I will ignore it now. 

"Words like that aren't said lightly. My question is why go that far?" My father said, This made Mariella visibly angry. She closed her eyes and crossed her arms. This made Luna worried a little bit. She was sweating bullets. 

"Men are all the same no matter what country, family, or era they are born in. Well, maybe some are different. Rafkiel, you only had one wife, correct?" Mariella said, opening her eyes. 

"That is correct, but isn't it rude to answer a question with another question." My dad said.

"Oh wow, someone has a silver tongue. In this situation I advise caution. Since, even monkeys fall from trees." Mariella said with a smug smile. 

"Marriage is off the table. What other demands do you want?" My father said.

"Wow, so quick to decline marriage again. Fine. That rude son of yours and my son in law will fight. If I feel like my investment into that skill was worth it. I will accept the marriage to be on hold temporarily. If my investment was not worth it, war." Mariella said angrily. 

"I get to fight this punk! I accept it haha!" Ferin said, smiling from ear to ear. 

"You don't have the right to accept that offer, Ferin. Still, I cannot accept it. Sephker feels like he is not worthy. You can't change a man's perception of himself." My father said, crossing his arms.

After some more pickering between the two. A decision was made final. I must show my strength in battle. If Mariella is satisfied with my strength she will accept my request to wait until I feel qualified for marriage. 

If I don't satisfy her. Friction will happen between the races. Not sure what friction means, but I don't want to find out. I am also a little excited to fight Ferin. I have a hidden ace up my sleeve he has no idea about. 

My ace is a monster that has power far beyond the meaning of reason. It will take a lot to unleash its power. When or more like if, I have to use this card. I will have to choose the right cost. 

The fight will end when some faints or is exhausted enough no able to get up. You can also say you give up to avoid further injury. Even though I have that choice to prevent harm towards me. I feel like that only applies to fighters with honorable mindsets. 

Ferin seems like the guy who will attack me even if I admit defeat. Which is why I have to keep my ace just in case he still wants to harm me so much I could die. 

The weapon Ferin will be using in this fight is a dual edged short sword. Not his favorite weapon from what I remember, but he has been using it for a while. As for me, my current weapons will be a spear and a dagger.

"Get ready to fight you Loser!" Ferin said, trying to taunt me. Should I come up with a witty line? Might as well catch him off guard. 

"Try to fight me with your weapons this time. Your words have been ineffective." I said with a smile. Not my best taunt. I need to work on having better ways of getting people angry. Ferin only looked Slightly annoyed.