Chapter 14
He
was still suspicious of Jasmine. The contestants of the tournament were
underhand and scheming beings. She might be acting all innocent to make them
lower their then strike them down in that moment. He sighed tiredly and
massaged his temple in hopes to soothe himself even a little bit, that’s one of
the reasons he made his own guild.
Another
was, he didn’t want to be part of his family guilds. His mother would have full
control over him if he joined any of the many guilds that his family had
established over the years. Thankfully, he can choose his life partner. He
would have chosen disownment over a union for power, fame and riches. He continued
to ponder over Jasmine and her motives until Alice came and requested his help
with Spiral’s training.
“Do
you trust Jasmine?” Virgil inquired to Alice seeking for some sagely wisdom
from her. “For now”, was her answer to him and he understood her meaning. “I
have to clear up some paperwork for the guild”, Virgil said sullenly to Alice. “The
luxuries of a guild master”, Alice teased him with a huge grin on her face.
“If
you are not gonna help then get me something to eat and drink”, Virgil
instructed her with a little playfulness in his voice. “Okie dokie guild
master-san”, Alice playfully saluted at him before leaving. Virgil shakes his
head with a small smile gracing his face.
Virgil
had to deal with paperwork till late at night while Alice helps to replenish
his snacks and drinks because the servants would serve him some nasty tasting
healthy snacks and drinks. Out of all the achievements over the years, not one
person tried to make decent tasting snacks and drinks. He manage to get a few hours of uninterrupted sleep before
next day. At the dining room the next day, "The food is delicious",
Jasmine said merrily gorging down food. "We have a wonderful cook",
Virgil said to her trying to be as pleasant as possible.
After
that, everyone ate in the awkward silence until it was time for their morning
spar. Spiral was caught off guard by the fact that she would be training with
Virgil this morning. While, Virgil was blindsided by Spiral’s luscious curves
in the judogi and he nearly drooled at the sight if it weren’t for Alice
stealthily jabbing him. Virgil kept a close eye on Spiral because Jasmine had joined
their training. Spiral was really good, not many human girls were good at
martial arts.
After the training, Jasmine stuck on Spiral like a leech. It got on his nerves, Virgil doesn’t know if she is doing it unintentionally or not. He needs to have a talk with Jasmine but before he could Alice dragged him off. Now, he was taking his bath with Alice. “Why did you drag me here?” questioned Virgil in a very irritated manner.
“You were sweaty”, Alice casually answered. Virgil grumbled at her. "What is with the sour face?" asked Alice playfully. "Nothing", Virgil sighed. "Is it really nothing?" Alice questioned with a knowing look. Virgil pouted at her. "Come on you can talk to me”, Alice prodded Virgil.
"Well I do not know if it is something or not”, Virgil said wearily at her. "You are worried about Spiral’s well-being", Alice stated. Virgil blushed in embarrassment and slightly nod in acknowledgement. “She is a strong”, Alice said to Virgil.
“Yeah, she is”, Virgil agreed with a smile. Virgil went out of the bath then Jasmine went in. “Hey Alice”, Jasmine greeted happily. “Hey, Jas”, Alice greeted back equally happy. “How are you?” Alice questioned her.
“I’m good but I can’t seem to win any of my fights”, Jasmine replied a little dishearten. “You can’t just attack and hope you will win”, Alice commented. Jasmine looked away in shame. “It’s alright we will help you to be stronger”, Alice comforted her. “Thanks”, Jasmine said back to her usual cheerful self.
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Chapter 15
The next day a plant servant came rushing in the dining room while Spiral and the others were having breakfast. "The mistress is here!" announced the plant servant. Few minutes later, an epitome of a proper lady came into the room and there was a weird tension. "Mother”, Virgil said in a very cold tone. "It is good to see you again son", Virgil's mother said sarcastically.
"Who are these two ladies?" asked his mother. "Friends”, he tightly answered her. Spiral could see he was trying to suppress his anger. "Why are you here?" the old lady asked to Virgil's mother in a lethal tone.
"Can I not check up on my child?” Virgil's mother asked in a mocking tone. "I lost my appetite", Virgil said while leaving the room. "Let us talk in private", the old lady said to Virgil's mother.
Once the two had left and out of earshot, "Why was there a bad tension between Virgil and his mother?" Spiral asked Alice. "His mother abandoned him when his father lost everything in the first round of the tournament", said Alice.
"What happened to Virgil's dad?" asked Jasmine in a small voice. "He died", Alice said swiftly. Tears pricked Spiral's eyes and Jasmine hugged Spiral. “Unfortunately, that is common thing that happens to losing contestants”, Jasmine said sadly.
“Do not fret Virgil is a very strong boy", said Alice to ease Spiral's worries. "I am going to look for Virgil", Spiral said and then left. “I know that there aren’t many hybrids left”, Alice stated to Jasmine.
“Yeah, we aren’t sturdy beings like crystals”, Jasmine said a little jokingly. “But your animal characteristics can be helpful unlike humans, we have to rely on our wits”, Alice said with a playful smile.
“Guess we all have our own strength and weaknesses”, Jasmine said while rubbing the back of her neck in embarrassment. “Let’s go train”, Alice invited Jasmine. “Alright”, Jasmine accepted feeling pumped. Once they arrived at the training hall, Alice took out her whip and Jasmine took out her lollipop wand.
“That a new weapon right?” Alice questioned Jasmine. “Yeah, it is and I haven’t learn any good skills yet”, Jasmine answered sheepishly. “Are you a newbie?” asked Alice. “Yes, I joined the tournament a few weeks ago and joined a guild a few days ago”, Jasmine answered.
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Chapter 16
He went to the library to get away from his mother. He suddenly heard Spiral's voice calling him. Virgil turned around and saw her. "He did not deserved this wonderful girl, no woman's concern", Virgil thought to himself.
She then broke into tears, Virgil instinctively hugged Spiral. "Please do not cry for me", Virgil said despondently while wiping her tears away. "Am I not allowed to care for you?!" Spiral exclaimed in his embrace. He let go of her and looked away in shame.
"You should not care about me but for yourself", Virgil said in a pained voice with his back to her. "Why can’t I care for you and myself?” Spiral asked Virgil softly. He did not answer or turn around to face her. "Please answer me ", Spiral said gently with a cracking voice.
He turned around and saw all of Spiral’s emotions in her big beautiful eyes, which made his heartache. They just stared at each other in silence. "The tournament is a dangerous place and you can only rely on yourself" Virgil said harshly to Spiral and breaking the silence between them.
"I know that but I won’t abandon people that I can help", Spiral snapped at Virgil. Before Virgil could retort Spiral, Virgil’s mother burst in the library. "I just wanted to let you know that I am leaving", Virgil’s mother said in a loud angry voice. Then, Virgil’s mother stormed out of the room.
"You two ought to be in school", Virgil’s grandmother appeared and pointed out. The both hurriedly prepared and head off to school. Virgil really wanted to tell Spiral that she can’t help everyone and sometimes someone doesn’t deserve her help.
"Spiral is still too naive", Virgil quietly told himself. Virgil was in misery not knowing a way to protect Spiral. Virgil was so engrossed in his thoughts that Virgil didn’t notice his class teacher had introduced a new student.
Until, a familiar mocking voice greeted Virgil “Hey, pretty boy”. Virgil looked to his side and saw Kage. "What are you doing here?" asked Virgil in a very lethal tone. "Well I thought it would be easier to date Spiral if I was in the same school", Kage replied smugly.
Flashback
"Why did you come here?" Virgil asked Kage in a deadly tone. "I came to asked Spiral to go on a date with me", Kage said in a sickening perverted way. "Spiral would never date a pervert like you", he said to Kage angrily.
End flashback
"You…” Kage cut Virgil off "Now, now you do not want to make a ruckus here". Virgil contained his anger until he was back at the manor. Virgil took out his anger on the wooden dummies by imagining them as Kage.
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Chapter 17
The table that she usually sat at was less lonely now that Jasmine was here. Spiral noticed the confused expressions of her school mates. Spiral could imagine the confusion of her schoolmates.
They never saw a hybrid before and it was the same for her but Spiral learned she needs to adapt quickly to survive. Glancing at Jasmine, who was obliviously tearing into her sandwich and couldn't help but smile.
Regardless of what everyone else may think of Jasmine, Spiral was glad to have company. Spiral didn't even notice Kage approaching from behind her seat.
"Now, who is this cutie?" Kage asked while leaning close to Spiral to irk Virgil.
"None of your business", Virgil intervene and then dragged Spiral to a very secluded part of school. Kage continued to flirt with Jasmine and Jasmine feeling scared fled the canteen to look for Spiral. "This is exactly my point!” Virgil shouted at Spiral once they stopped.
"I…umm… ", Spiral was not able to retort and look down to her feet in mortification. Virgil lifted Spiral chin making her look directly at him. "Spiral, you need to understand the dangers of the tournament", Virgil pleaded to Spiral.
She gulped and just stood there like a statue from shame. "Kage wants to date you", Virgil said after a few minutes of awkward silence. "Oh...” was the only words that came out of her mouth.
“You need to prepare for it because Kage could do something to hurt you" Virgil stated in a very serious manner. "I understand", Spiral said in a small voice.
The school bell rang
"We should head back to class", Spiral said. He grab her wrist as she was leaving and pulled her close to him. She was really shocked. Spiral uttered his name in a stuttered manner. "Please be careful", Virgil begged Spiral. "I will”, Spiral said reassuringly to Virgil.
He smiled and then he kissed Spiral hand that he was holding as a courtesy. She gasped in surprise. "Spiral!" they heard Jasmine voice calling out in the distance. Virgil broke the kiss and headed back to his class that was the other way. While, Spiral was standing there completely stunned.
"There you are Spiral, come on", Jasmine said upon arriving while tugging Spiral’s hand. In class, Spiral tried to concentrate on the teacher but ultimately fail. She touched her right hand that Virgil kissed.
That word echoed in Spiral’s mind "Are you okay Spiral you look like you have a fever?" Jasmine asked in a concern voice. “I am fine", Spiral said with a little smile. When, they arrived home Spiral immediately looked for Virgil and found him training and she could not help but stare.
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Chapter 18
Things became awkward for Spiral. "Morning", Spiral greeted everyone in the dining hall. "Mm….” was Virgil's response. “Did something happened?" the old lady asked with a more cold and serious tone than usual.
"None of your concern grandma Augustia", Virgil snapped at his grandmother. "Now you’re starting to be insolent Virgil", said the old lady in a venomous tone. "May I be excused?" asked Spiral.
"No, you may not", said the old lady with anger in her tone of voice. Spiral gulped nervously because she could feel the menacing aura the old lady was emitting. "Come Jasmine let us eat our breakfast in another room", Alice invited Jasmine while completely ignoring Augustia threatening presence.
"Okay", Jasmine accepted while hastily following Alice to another room. "Start packing now", commanded the old lady while glaring intensely at both of them. Spiral looked at Virgil and Virgil looked back at Spiral.
"Now", Augustia’s voice boomed throughout the dining hall. They both hurriedly left the dining room and looked for Alice and Jasmine. “We are leaving”, Virgil stated when they found Alice and Jasmine.
“Why?” Alice and Jasmine questioned Virgil in unison. “Grandma Augustia kicked us out”, Virgil answered in a deadpan voice. They all packed their things and headed towards Spiral’s apartment.
With the four of them there it became incredibly cramped. Thankfully, with Virgil’s influence and wealth, he was able to buy the entire apartment complex. So, all of them had their own private quarters to live in.
Virgil also set up their base there, equipped with the necessary weapons, armors, surveillance, holding cells and training areas. At the girl’s bathroom in school, “We heard you caused Virgil to be banished to the slums with you”, said a girl in middle of a trio.
“No, he did that own his own”, Spiral retorted. The middle girl lunged at Spiral but Spiral easily dodged. Which, cause the middle girl to face plant on the floor and cried. Spiral looked at the other two challengingly.
The two girls pick upped their friend and left hurriedly. Jasmine came in minutes later, “I heard saw a girl crying, is everything okay?” Jasmine asked worryingly at Spiral. “Yeah”, Spiral answered with a smile disguising her anger and sadness.
She may not have caused Virgil to be banished but it still hurts Spiral when Virgil gets hurt in some way. Both Jasmine and Spiral was amaze when they entered their base after school had ended.
“Not bad”, Alice stated while surveying the area. “Also I hate to admit it but your grandmother is right, we need more members”, Alice said to Virgil in a serious manner.
“I’ll put word out that this guild is accepting members”, Virgil sighed wearily. “Spiral and me are going to train”, Jasmine said to Virgil and Alice. “Don’t forget to do your homework”, Alice reminded them as they left. “I need a nap”, Virgil said before leaving.
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Chapter 19
During that same day, "I made Spiral worry again", Virgil said to himself while walking to class. Virgil has not made her smile or laugh, he does not even know how to put her at ease. If it weren’t for Alice, Spiral would have been a nervous wreck. “How can I get close to her like Alice does...?" Virgil was too engrossed in his thoughts that he slammed into the classroom door.
His female classmates were concerned about his face. Virgil went to the nurse's office to avoid their annoying questions. "That is an awful bruise you have, did you get into a fight?" asked the elder male nurse.
"No, I walked into my classroom door", Virgil answered bashfully. The elder male nurse tried hard to stifle his laugh. Virgil's face became redder from embarrassment. Virgil’s face was almost as red as his hair. "Now let's get that bruised taken care of", said the elder male nurse.
After, Virgil was treated he went back to class and Kage valiantly laugh at his predicament. Virgil did his best to suppress his annoyance towards Kage."What am I gonna do?" Virgil thought to himself. Virgil never tried to get close to anyone before, it is always the other way around.
There is also preparing for the tournament. Virgil sighed heavily he made things so complicated. If only he was not from a wealthy family, it would be less complicated. “Those pesky observers would definitely already know the current situation", Virgil thought to himself.
"Wait, how would Kage date Spiral? He was in the same predicament as me, his from a wealthy family and is involved in the tournament too", Virgil was puzzled. Virgil decided to ask Kage "How are you going to date Spiral?”.
“Well I don't give a damn about other people’s opinion and I would double my efforts in defeating her cause for me it would be offensive if someone goes easy on me because they have “feelings” for me", Kage stated with a devious smirk.
"I'm a straightforward and simple guy", Kage declares proudly. "I see", Virgil said surprised by Kage’s declaration. "If only I could be like him not caring about my grandmother's opinion and not allowing my emotions affect my fighting abilities", Virgil thought despondently.
"I'm gonna ask Spiral to go out with me tomorrow", Kage told Virgil bluntly. That sentence made Virgil have a mental fight with himself "I should let Spiral go, Kage might make her happy", "That would make Spiral think that I’m a spineless idiot", "It better than the monster that is always hurting her and making her worry".
Jasmine voice brought Virgil back from his thoughts. "Hey Virgil, are you sleeping with your eyes open?" Jasmine asked with her face mere inches away from his. "No, just thinking", Virgil responded. "Well you should continue your thinking at home, since it's time to go home", Jasmine stated.
"Alright, where is Spiral?" Virgil asked noticing Spiral was not with her. "She went ahead to get ready for the “fight” with you know who", Jasmine answer with the obvious concerned in her voice.
"There is nothing to worry about, Spiral is strong", Virgil try easing Jasmine’s concerned by petting her head. Jasmine smiled widely and energetically head out of his classroom. "Come on Virgil!" Jasmine exclaimed. "I'm coming!" Virgil shouted back at her with a little smile.
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Chapter 20
The next day early morning at school, "Yush, gonna ask Spiral out", Kage fist pump in his mind. Kage noticed Spiral coming out of the school gate. "Spiral!" Kage called out to her while waving.
Spiral smiled warmly while waving back at him. Kage’s heart thumped loudly in his chest in nervousness. He needed to complete this mission successful or else. "Tell me during recess", Kage said in his usual buoyant manner. "Alright", Spiral said in a small voice.
After school, "So where are we heading?" Spiral asked in a melodious tone. "To the park", Kage replied with a big smile on his face. "Can we get something to eat first before we head there?" Spiral asked softly. "Of course", He replied gleefully.
"There is a convenience store nearby", Spiral pointed out. "Would you like to go to a café instead?" Kage asked considerately. "I have never been to a café before", Spiral replied. "The cafe I am taking you to have good food, if it is not to your liking you can hit me as hard as you can", Kage proposed.
"I trust you, there is no need to be that drastic", Spiral said with concern look. Kage ignored it and held Spirals hand which made Spiral gasped in surprised. "Am I holding your hand too tight?" Kage asked with fake concern in his eyes and voice.
"No, it is just your hand is warm", Spiral replied shyly with a little pink taint gracing her features. Kage chuckled lightly while with the other hand pointing at himself and said "I am not a coldblooded being, I assure you". Spiral smiled cutely with a small blush on her face towards him.
Kage was over the moon because everything seemed to be going as plan. "Is there any type of food or drink you dislike?" Kage asked Spiral with his usual enthusiasm. "I do not like goya and coffee ", she answered him casually. “So nothing bitter?" he questioned her. She nodded in response.
"There is a wonderful chocolate banana cake at the cafe", he said. "Is there any dessert with grape?" she asked him. "Yeah", he said happily while leading her to the cafe. They arrived at the cafe and it was design simple and cute way. They went inside and got a table.
He pulled out a chair for her before taking a seat himself. "Thank you", she said to him. Moments later, the waiter arrived and handed them the menu."Kage, I do not think I can afford any of the food and drinks here", Spiral said at the time she saw the prices on the menu.
"It is alright, I am paying for both of us", he said with a comforting smile. "You’re the first guy that has been this nice to me", she said and feeling flattered by the sentiment. "Well I want your first date be as enjoyable as possible", he said to her with a grin.
Spiral blushed deeply and hid her face behind the menu. "You look adorable every time you blush", he stated as his grin became wider. The waiter coughed slightly to remind both of them of his existence. The two of them started to order their food and drinks.
“I am really happy that you accepted my request to go on this date", Kage said. "I am glad I did too", Spiral said with a warm smile no longer blushing. Meanwhile at the Harp residence, "I cannot believe that guy really asked Spiral out today", Virgil said out loud in utter shock to himself. He began to think back on the event.
Flashback
The three of them got out of the car and went through the school gate. Virgil as usual was greeted by countless shrieking girls. In the midst of that a male voice penetrate through the loud screaming female voices and that male voice was calling out Spiral's name.
Virgil looked for the root of the voice and saw that it was Kage shouting and waving his arms in the air. The mob of girls became silent at the moment they notice a male student was trying to get Spiral's attention.
Spiral made her way to Kage and he asked her out in front of all of the school. Everyone was shocked including Spiral herself. "Tell me during recess", Kage said in his usual buoyant manner. "Alright", Spiral said in a small voice. Rumors and gossip were beginning to spread like wildfire that morning.
"Waahh that was really an impressive way to ask someone on a date" Jasmine said loudly while they were in the hallway. "He is just an attention seeking child", one of their schoolmate said.
The first bell rang, and the students rush into their classroom. Once, Virgil was in his classroom he notice a small group surrounding Kage seating place. "Excuse me", Kage said in a vicious manner from behind the group. The group scatter like cockroaches. Kage had a smug smirk on his face, which Virgil wanted so badly to punch off.
End Flashback
Virgil was enraged by the memory. "What is bothering you?" Virgil heard Jasmine voice asked behind him. "Nothing", Virgil simply replied. Jasmine looked at Virgil doubtfully while crossing her arms causing Virgil to sigh deeply.
"Do you not trust me?" Jasmine question Virgil in a serious manner. Virgil was taken aback because he had never seen Jasmine serious before. "I trust you, it is just I do not wish to bother you with my trivial problem", Virgil said to Jasmine with a weak smile and sadness in his eyes. Jasmine would give him a warm and comforting hug and for the first time Virgil would let himself cry in Jasmine arms.
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Chapter 21
The waiter headed off after reading their orders back to make sure they were right. "Tell me how you are so good in sports?" Kage asked with a smile on his face.
Spiral would blush slightly as she answered while stroking h on the side of her face away "I just enjoy exercising and the outdoors". Kage thought the sight was absolutely adorable. Moments later, their orders arrived.
She ordered chocolate milkshake and an Agilo Olio. While, Kage ordered a mango shake, a fettuccine chicken alfredo and a beaumes-de-venise cake. They were interrupted before they could take a bite, "Kage!” a girl called out while waving.
Spiral recognize that girl and the two girls behind her. They were those nasty girls from the bathroom, the day Virgil...Spiral blushed deep crimson at the memory. "Che what is the tomboy doing here?" the girl asked in snide manner.
"She is my date and I insist you to apologize to her for your rude behavior", Kage demanded roughly. The girl apologize, she and her entourage left the cafe. Spiral look at Kage that was angrily glaring at them. "Thank you for defending me", Spiral said with a smile.
"You’re welcome", He said rubbing his nose as a habit when he is embarrassed. Meanwhile at the Harp residence, Jasmine was comforting a sobbing Virgil. Virgil had calmed down and wiping away his tears.
"I have an idea", Jasmine said with a mischievous grin. "W-What is it?" Virgil asked stuttering a bit. "Let us spy on Spiral", Jasmine answered excitedly. "Alright", Virgil agreeing without a second thought.
Spiral's cellphone rang, alerting her there was a text message. She would politely excuse herself to check and reply the message. It was from Virgil and he asked Spiral "Where are you?” and she replied "At a cafe name Dessert".
Then, she went back to the table that Kage was eagerly waiting for her return. "Who was that?" Kage asked curiously. "Virgil", Spiral replied quickly. "Are you two romantically involved?" Kage asked bluntly serious.
She could not help but gape in shock. Spiral regain her composure in a few seconds after that. "No, we are merely acquaintances", Spiral answered him while taking a seat.
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Chapter 22
Meanwhile, Virgil and Jasmine were making their way to the cafe. Jasmine altered their appearance by casting a spell on them using her lollipop shaped staff. They were in disguises so that Spiral would not spot them.
Their outfit were generic pastel colors, so they would not catch anyone's attention especially Virgil since he had so many admirers. They took a seat at a nearby table but not too close for either Kage or Spiral to notice them.
"I wonder what they are talking about?" questioned Jasmine in a small voice. "Probably about lovey mushy stuff", Virgil merely guessed. Kage felt a familiar presence of a being with magical abilities entered the cafe.
It took Kage a few minutes to locate it and he could not be more delighted seeing Jasmine and Virgil were spying on them. Kage took the opportunity to irk Virgil to no end by flirting with Spiral.
At their table, Spiral and Kage were discussing about their daily life. "Maybe we could jog together this weekend", suggested Kage. "People would think and talk badly about you if you are seen with me regularly", Spiral point out with a hint of concern in her voice.
"They do that because they are just jealous of you", said Kage trying to ease Spiral's worry. "Why would they be jealous of me?" asked Spiral out of genuine curiosity. "For many reasons, one of them is that you’re a humble person", Kage answered.
"Thank you", Spiral said while blushing slightly which Kage thought was cute and made Virgil emit a low growl from witnessing the whole scene. "Calm down or they will notice us", Jasmine being the voice of reason at the moment.
Virgil took a deep breath and calmed himself a little. "You're most welcome", Kage said with a big smile plastered on his face. Jasmine’s food and drinks arrived just after Virgil had shown this situation is bothering him greatly. As Spiral and Kage were enjoying their meal, a shadowy figure cast over them.
"Looks like you’re having fun", snickered the stranger with orange eyes, dark skin and flowy white hair. "Fang! What are you doing here?" Kage questioned in shock and fury. "Just making sure my dog doesn't stray too far", Fang retorted Kage evilly.
"What is he talking about Kage?" Spiral asked in great confusion. "Oh! How delicious, she doesn't know", Fang stated and is very amused by the situation. "Kage?" Spiral said his name as a plea for him to explain.
"I'm sorry", was all Kage said before disappearing with Fang. “The people in the cafe seemed to be unaware what had transpire. That man must have activated the bracelet powers”, thought Virgil.
"Thank you for dining in our cafe, we hope you come again", said the waiter snapping Spiral out of her thoughts. Spiral looked at bill and Kage had paid it before he vanished.
She quickly made her way back to the mansion completely oblivious to Virgil and Jasmine presence in the cafe.Her heart was aching, Kage was the only guy that would spend time with her without any shame.
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Chapter 23
Virgil was having mixed feelings about the situation. Virgil was glad Kage is gone but sad that it hurt Spiral. "Who was that guy that came out of nowhere?" question Jasmine and bring Virgil out of his thoughts.
"That was Fang, he is the leader of an elite mafia family", answered Virgil with distaste. "Oh my goodness, why is Kage involved with someone like that?" Jasmine asked the panic in her voice was obvious.
"I do not know but I am going to find out", Virgil said firmly. Through weeks of vigorous investigation he finally found his answer. Jasmine has been making sure that Virgil did not pushed himself too hard during the investigation.
Spiral recovered from her hurt and confused state. She has been worried about Kage well-being but did not let it faze her. "Spiral can we talk in private?" Virgil asked kindly after they had their dinner and she was heading to bed.
"Sure", Spiral answered a bit curious. They headed to their base to have their private conversation. “Spiral I have a confession to make”, Virgil said nervously. She waited for him to continue calmly.
"I followed you during your date with Kage, because I was worried for your safety", Virgil said hoping that Spiral could forgive him. "Thank you for your concern Virgil", Spiral said with no hint of anger but gratitude.
He was taken aback but regain his composure and continued "I found out that Fang uses threats to make his guilds". "Who is this Fang you speak of?" questioned Spiral. "It was the guy that came out of nowhere", Virgil explained.
"Oh, why would Fang threaten people?" Spiral asked with concern displaying on her face. "That is part of the tournament", Virgil answered. "That is awful why would such thing be allowed?" Spiral questioned with obvious disgust towards Fang.
"I told you that the tournament is a dangerous place" Virgil scolded Spiral. "Yes, you did", Spiral said with a hurt voice and look. "I’m not trying to hurt you on purpose but the contestants will", Virgil explained.
"I understand, the tournament was born from greed for power", Spiral said in great detest. "Yes and I found out the location Kage is being held captive is at Fang’s private island”, Virgil said to Spiral.
"We need to go and rescue them from Fang's evil clutches", Spiral insisted. "I knew you were going to say that, so I had Alice made preparations", Virgil said proudly for being able to predict Spiral's thoughts.
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Chapter 24
At
a damp and dense jungle, Kage was held captive in a dark and humid underground
cell. Kage’s hands and legs are bound by magic restriction chains. “Did you
really think I would not find out about your mission?” Fang taunted Kage with
an evil grin.
Kage
doesn’t look or answer Fang and he scoffed at Kage then left. Fang was raised
in a mafia family filled with countless deceitful people. His own parents tried
to kill him. But, Fang survived and became the leader of the top mafia family.
Fang
instills loyalty in his guild members but don’t trust anyone at all. Because
Fang expects that he will be betrayed eventually by his guild members.
Meanwhile at the base of Pirate Demon, Alice was preparing a stealth
teleportation circle that can get into a high level barrier without detection
which cost her five shiny sun eight brilliant moon and nine star ball.
Once
the preparations are completed, Virgil, Spiral and Jasmine were teleported to
Fang’s private island. They kept close to each other while Jasmine tried to
find any sign of Kage.
While
they were walking, they triggered a motion sensing trap which cause Virgil and
Spiral to fall into hole that closed up after they fell and Jasmine was caught
by an anti-magic net.
Jasmine
struggled on the ground trying to break free from the net. A figure in the
trees saw this unfold. The figure approached Jasmine slowly and then destroyed
the net with a quick slash.
Once
she was free, she saw a white tiger hybrid with a skull mask on and titanium
tail wearing scruffy clothes standing over her. “Who are you?” questioned
Jasmine while being wary of the white tiger because it has a weapon attached on
its lower right arm and a pouch strapped on its upper left arm.
“I’m
Streifen”, introduced the white tiger in an aloof manner. Realizing the white
tiger had no malicious intent Jasmine relaxed a little. “I’m Jasmine and I have
to save my friends from some evil being”, Jasmine said to the white tiger. “Do
you even know where they are?” the white tiger questioned Jasmine. “No”,
Jasmine answered the white tiger dejectedly.
“Well,
if you charge in without a plan, you definitely will be annihilated or taken as
a prisoner just like your friends”, they said while hoping on to a tree and
getting comfortable. “Do you have a better idea?” she snapped at white tiger’s
aloof attitude.
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Chapter 25
Before
the white tiger could answer the alarm sirens came blaring around them, “That’s
our cue to hide”, Streifen stated while casting a high level cloaking spell on
both of them like it was the simplest thing to do in the world. “Why are you
helping me?” questioned Jasmine wary they might have an ulterior motive.
“I
have someone to save too”, Streifen answered her with a listless voice then lead
them to a bunker that was nearby. In that very moment, tons of people began
spewing out of the door. “Don’t underestimate them, Fang made sure to eliminate
any weaklings”, Streifen warned Jasmine nonchalantly.
Jasmine
gulped in fear, she had never stormed a guild before. “I literally can smell
your fear wafting off you”, they said indifferently to Jasmine. Jasmine
gathered her remaining courage and asked Streifen “Can we form a temporary
alliance?” with a shaky voice.
“Sure”,
they answered with a lazy yawn from behind the mask. Jasmine is shocked by
Streifen lethargic attitude, she doesn’t know if Streifen is confident or
purely lazy. “They aren’t in this bunker so onto the next one”, Streifen
slothfully stated before disappearing.
Jasmine
was left in a state of confusion and panic. “That tiger hybrid agreed to form a
temporary alliance with me but went off own his own”, Jasmine said as she fell
to her hand and knees in despair.
Meanwhile
in some dark and humid hole, “Are you alright Spiral?” Virgil asked into the
darkness. There was no response which made Virgil worried. Virgil tried to move
around but found out he was stuck in some small hole.
Virgil
hit the wall and cursed in frustration. Back to Jasmine, “I should have worked
more on detection magic than attacking ones”, Jasmine said regretfully as she
aimlessly wanders around the jungle. Then Streifen voice surprised her from
behind, “Where have you been”, Jasmine asked in an annoyed voice.
“I
told you, to check the other bunkers”, Streifen yawned from behind their mask.
“You seemed pretty relaxed despite the circumstances”, Jasmine pointed out to
Streifen and being increasingly annoyed by the tiger hybrid. “There is no point
in losing our composure”, Streifen stated with a lazy tone. Jasmine pouted in
defeat because the intersex white tiger hybrid has a good point.
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Author Note: i hope I don't offend anyone and see you in Fluffs
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