"Atop the pillars that hold the heavens, beyond the clouds that cloak the gates to eternity, lies the Jaded Throne room. It was there the first Sovereign of all life and death sat upon to unleash his unmatched might across the Rucina Frontier and the surrounding frontiers around it. And of course, the hall that hold such throne would be a lavish, sacralized, and decorated by imperial might, blinding splendour and spoils of his inumerable conquest.
For so long it has been left empty and untended that the 4 Deities took it upon themselves to relocate it somewhere else where no eyes could see. And like all who seek solace in the manner befitting their corrupted ambition and lineage, the halls that once hold uncountable glory and splendour has become a place of pure decadence and bliss, a hive of unbridled hedonism. An apiary where reason and rational is indulge to abandon. It is a place away from the eyes of the Gods and the ears of the Dead.
And It was at the height of such debauchery that a predator slipped amidst the swarm of twitching maggots. Outwardly urbane no one could sense its mocking thirst. And it was at that moment the halls was dyed crimson and jade, to a mix of mahogany. Now those who dare enter have become a shadow laden to pulse beneath the rhythm of their own feet.
Yet mercy seem to smile upon the few who rid the malice. To wipe the rot upon such misery and replace it with grandeur once more. A new order and hope arisen from the chasm their ancestors made..."
A finger trails upon the dusty slab of a giant door. Wiping the dust off his fingers he points at the slab with a mocking manner saying:
"Hey, Rage! You think people would actually understand this bullshit? To be honest, even I don't understand half of it! Hahaha!"
A man wearing an enraged tiger mask and a black leather jacket with spikes hold his stomach as he laughs.
*jab*
"Oof!"
"Be respectful infront of Sis! And I think that's because your runician sucks."
A boy in his teens jabs at the man's side which cause the man to fell to the floor. With large pink ears and a long thick pink tail, he wears a black tight suit with a U opening in his neck and wrap around with bandages, making him look like a mummy.
"Hey! That actually fucking hurts you twink! Besides, the fact I can read it proves otherwise!"
"Huh~!? What's the point of memorizing the word if you don't know the meaning?"
"Alright! C'mere you!"
As he gets up and ready to pay back, a lady wearing the same tiger mask lays down to rest upon his head saying:
"Now, now, you're not going to hurt such a cute face would you?"
Her large chest presses from above his head and even through his mask you can see him smirk and making it more evident is seeing him rubbing his chin laughing creepily.
"Gehehe, well, I suppose. If only that face is on a lady then I really don't mind."
"Disgusting creep."
The man stops resisting and sit down as he lets her lean on him when a large figure standing taller than all of them finally moves from her static posture. Her long jet-black hair flows with the winds from the high clouds above and with her crimson eyes shining from beyond the mask she looks down on them saying:
"It's finally time. All of them have finally arrive."
"Oh? Great! For the ones who set the time they sure are fucking late! I had to replace Jordan for their tardiness! Don't you feel humiliated? Any hatred, Rage!?"
"Pff, hahaha! Please Filos, why would I feel hatred towards these... Youngsters. The best way to put it is when a baby fart on you, sure it's annoying but cute as you know it's harmless."
"Damn, you rip apart some fucking guys with that attitude-"
*Jab*
"What did I say!?"
The boy jabs at him again but he blocks it in time with a single finger replying:
"For someone who calls me disgusting, you sure like making contact huh!? What? So you really do wanna hug huh? I'll gladly rip those balls of your crotch and make you a proper lady."
"Hahaha, I wonder if I can be as casual as you guys one day?"
The tall figure giggles at their banter, making the three of them to look at her. The boy hastily approach her saying:
"Of course, Sis! In fact, I'll gladly teach you! Then we can finally spend some time together as well! We could visit some shops and-"
"Hold it, lover boy."
The boy excitingly proclaims only to be push aside by the man when he tried to act cool and continue saying:
"Take it from me, Rage. I may not be as popular as Jordan or as cute as lover boy there but my streak with ladies is pretty great. I say your static expression is a plus. Though maybe your height is a bit contrast to that personality-"
*Pow*
"Don't touch me, creep!"
The boy strikes at his neck which cuts his sentence along with his consciousness. That's when the lady closes his whitened eyes and place him on the side of the road saying:
"I think he has a point, Ruth. I'm sure you'll grow your own charms. So why not learn from the two slumbering within you as well?"
"Hmph! Anything but that, alright then, Cathy why not accompany Filos while he sleeps? Sova will be more than enough for a company in the conference."
"As you wish, Ruth. By the way, I heard that boy has finally got a proper footing on the peninsula from the Northern branch report. But... Are you going to keep letting Yuwei use him? I have a bad feeling about what she is about to do."
"Is that so? Did Jordan helped him again? It seems he needs some more lessons so he can let go of the past. Well, no point bawling over spilled milk and time to make the best of the worst. That boy is more comfortable with that wench anyway so let her mold him. And Besides..."
She easily pats the boy's head and continue replying:
"He's not ready for the actions we will make. And if he can't handle what that little bitch can give, he's useless to me even with all those gifts. I think the saying is, "Like a pig owning a gem". This Sova on the other hand is more useful than him."
"Hehe~ I'm so happy you praise me, Sis!"
Ruth then turns to face the giant door with Sova beside her. When the lady pats the unconscious man's head asking:
"By the way, you think they would let two tigers in a room? Especially uninvited?"
Moving her neck as the black cracks expands, she smirks saying:
"Well les ya forget, dis place is de hall where the Black Tiger King sat with his sons and daughters, what's so wrong for us to use what's rightfully ours as their successors? I hav a gud git dey think we already left so why not get sum gifs."
"I see..."
*Clank* *shine*
"Mhm, now then, why don't we greet our guests? With me around, they have no choice but to obey. So why not treat them with some "courtesy"."
(I wonder what she'll do?)
Ruth ponders along as she enters. Hearing the gasp and exhales from the people entering from their respective gates... Well, most of them seem to be surprised. To ruth's surprise all 16 representative is present even the Isolated Phoenix along with the mysterious Crane and the uninterested Fish is sending representative as well.
Ruth ignores their yelps as she makes herself comfortable on the prepared black throne that seems to fit her giant stature.
"Taiga! How did you get here! This is no place for criminals like you!"
The aid from the representative from the pig snorts when the leader seems to calm him down saying:
"Don't embarrass me, Hagui. This is no place for anyone to scream."
"F-Forgive me, my Lord."
Clad in splendid robes and decor, as they take to sit at their place, Ruth search her memories and remembered,
(Ah right, that guy... Well, I wonder how will he feels not knowing his son and most of his esteemed Governors recently sold their entire Sector for their personal gain? Then again, it was me who made them do so with a bit of influence, so the irony will be... No more importantly...)
Ruth's eyes went to beautiful lady with three coloured hair and is accompanied by a boy half her age and a unexpected company of a tall built man picking his nose, wearing a simple mountain scaled armour and his unique trait being the leaf tattoo on his face and his metal pupils.
(My, oh my... How did she recruit him? Always showing so many surprises. I'm not so amazed at this point. There's a reason why we don't recruit him, if she wants to take leftovers and trash why would I care).
Unlike those here, her garment seems to be the only one lacking. Showing no interest or barely any at all since she took the time to come here, Ruth rest her head on her arms as she leans to look at her wondering,
(Why would she be here? Shouldn't she be occupied up north? But anyways).
Seeing everyone taking their place, Ruth claps her hand which seems to anger most of those that gather especially the Young Silencer alongside the Dragon Representative. Crossing her legs, she laid back on her obsidian throne saying:
"Now then, I'm kind enough to let y'all go with yer shenanigans. So why nay y'all begin what you're about to speak? Before I finally begin the Silent Revolution."
(Hmm... Did my accent change again?)
Ruth wonder thanks to all the eyes on her.
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With the help of Bai-Sumi, we manage to find Yoo-Ah. Which surprisingly is waiting out the room where Juha interrogated me. Pacing back and forth fumbling with her fingers, I knew this is a chance to test out my cloak-
"Yoo-Ah! Over here!"
"Huh!? Sova! How did you get out!?"
Bai-Sumi grasp my shoulder pretty harshly with a gentle yet sinister smile, softly whispering,
"Don't even think about it."
Before she push me ahead and Yoo-Ah jumps to hug me shouting:
"Thank goodness nothing happened! Wait more like when did you come out!? And what's with the new clothing!?"
Letting her embrace me longer, I reply with,
"Well, after the interrogation, she wanted to say thanks so she brought me to get some new clothes since the last one got torn off."
Yoo-Ah hugs me even closer as I feel our cheeks brushing together replying:
"Heeh~ I guess she's not that bad and these are some quality gear BUT! I still won't forgive her mistreatment! And I was hoping I'm the one who's going to get you new ones! It was the perfect set-up too!"
Yoo-Ah tightens her grip on my neck which doesn't hurt as much as I thought. I try to change the subject saying:
"Oh yea, since we're all here, let's go grab some lunch. Juha probably reserve a place for us."
Yoo-Ah pets me go and point forward saying:
"Perfect timing! Let's eat!"
"Oh, sorry, you two enjoy I promised to meet a friend."
"Ah, okay then, thank you again, Bai-Sumi Ssi."
I bow my head down and Yoo-Ah waves at her as she leaves.
"Hum! Hum! Well, pasta go! I'm craving for some olanum sauce!"
"W-Woah! Hey! Don't pull on the cloak!"
Yoo-Ah probably knowing she can't drag me along pulls on the cloak as she lead me.
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Just like before, even though the two of them harmoniously cooked together, so much so I didn't even get to help. The atmosphere in the table is tense with both of them staring at eachother without touching their food. Wondering how to lower the tension I grab my spoon saying:
"Um... Well, since the two of you are here. Why not I help introduce-"
"No thanks!"
"Not needed."
Angered, I jam the spoon to the table replying:
"Rrrgh! Why are you two so hostile when you two prove you can clearly cooperate so well! I mean I know you might have different opinion and mistakes but I'm sure everyone does! So make up and stop ruining the atmosphere!"
*Chomp*
I scold them as I pull out the spoon that seems to be stuck and eat my meal.
"And thanks for the food, it's delicious as always! *Chomp!*"
I speak again as I chow down the meal and Juha sighs saying:
"Well, fine, since you helped me out I can as much. Especially holding a petty grudge to someone younger than me."
(Hmm?)
I look at Juha asking:
"Say, how old are you? You don't look that older than us?"
"Huh? I'm 20. Though it would be best you don't ask any girls their age."
"Pff!"
I almost spit my food as I realize I just scolded someone much older than me. I swallowed my food and continue saying:
"Really!? You look the same age as us!"
(I mean even the princess before sure do... Or maybe not??? Then again, 20 is not much a difference is there?)
"Well I'll take that as a compliment. Either way, I'm Jade Bone, Beluga Jin-Juha. Pleasure making your acquaintance."
(I just realize this but Jin as well? I wonder if they're related?)
"Uuuh... Well, sigh, I'm 2nd daughter to Yoo-Saki, Yoo-Ah. A pleasure knowing a Goddess' name..."
Yoo-Ah reluctantly replies back but at least there seem to be progress at least!
"At least you know how to greet the divine, and you have indepth knowledge of culinary as well. You have my blessing. Daughter of Yoo-Saki huh? Hmm... Ah, now I remember, your sister and I are actually in the same class back then."
"Eh!? Really!?"
Yoo-Ah shows interest in the topic as I gulp in relief knowing it might go well.
"Of course, being one of the few who actually gotten scholarships of course many in school know of her. Every year they only allow 1 student to enter after all. She's pretty much a valedictorian from start to finish."
"Woah, didn't know it was that strict! Well, Sis told me that she was special and that she is "oh so smart~" just for an excuse to skip her shifts and just upping up her antics like usual!"
(Hmm... Hard to imagine from what I see. Still! A place that only lets 1 people enter? And whatever valedictorian is that sounds pretty cool).
"But that is a story for another time, now let's eat before the food gets cold."
"Argh! Fine! *Munch*"
Yoo-Ah replies back in her usual energy and I chow down as well saying:
"Yay! Good to know you can get along!"
"By the way! We're going to the stores after this, okay!?"
Yoo-Ah points at me with her chopsticks and I nod replying:
"S-Sure."
Juha tilts her head asking:
"Why do you want to go there again? Didn't we went there to get your new clothes and equipment?"
Yoo-Ah freezes and glares at Juha when I stop her by saying:
"W-Wait, a minute Yoo-Ah! It's true she brings me there but don't worry no one explained anything yet!"
"Hmm!?"
Yoo-Ah turns to glare at me as I wonder why is she so adamant.
"And don't worry, the shopkeeps also told me that you'll be the one to explain so they keep quiet and just hand me the gears needed."
"Hmm!? Well, fine then! We'll still be going there after lunch! *Munch*"
Yoo-Ah continues to eat as I wonder what am I doing trying to mitigate her anger.
(That old man is right with Yoo-Ah not like having her chance stolen... Maybe I can improve her mood by talking her plans?)
"Say, Yoo-Ah since Juha's here, I can finally leave the guild, so where we'll be heading next?"
"Right! After we finish guiding you through the Guild shops, next we'll be going to the Flying Market!"
"Flying market? Oh! That place where they sell with floating ships?"
(Hmm but I feel like she called it by a different name back then...)
"That's right! It's one of the best- no, it's the best market in the entire kingdom! It holds not only items from the entire peninsula but also outside of it! The capital city is also dependant on this city's market to survive!"
Juha raises a finger trying to interject but she bits her lips and lower her hand adding,
"She's not lying. The flying market IS the best market in the kingdom and also one of the best market in the peninsula. It's thanks to that thing taking up 3/4 of the entire city's sky space this city has one of the largest non-settling population."
"Well, you heard from the jade bone herself!
"If that's true why does the city looks so destitute in some places?"
They both look at each other for a while before looking back at me. Yoo-Ah explains saying:
"Well, even though it takes up most of the air space, it only has around 1/10th of land. Basically the eastern gate where we enter with that huge cliff."
Juha sighs and continue explaining:
"And with the enactment of the Martial Law the market has been stunted, hard. It's now barely making just enough for this city and the neighboring city's economy to flow. Usually you could see up to 4 layers of ships covering the sky to sell their stuff but now we only have 1."
"Wait, what!? It's that bad!?
Yoo-Ah looks at Juha surprised but Juha nods and continue saying:
"But with the recent monster waves and the mass depopulation. It seems the ban and forced acquisition is slowly getting lifted so expect this city to return in a few month. And by that time that Monster should've been dealt with."
"Woah! That's actually one of the few good news I've heard from the military."
(But from what she said I guess she doesn't know the new news yet huh?)
"Unlike Hunters and Adventurers we don't publicized our exploits constantly for fame."
"So you can keep the evictions silent?"
*Crack*
Juha slams her fist to the table which shatters her finished plate when she leans forward saying:
"The military may be working as a single group but not all of us agree with that zealot foot licker and the new General Militant. I may not like the Owlians personally but I haven't forgot that they were the ones who made and gave us this kingdom. And one recently saved my life as well."
Juha looks at me as she says that and I can only wonder,
(It seems there's more to it than I can imagine... I doubt I can understand anything yet. But hearing her say I saved her life is still... Hurtful and even more painful).
"Um... Say! Since we all finished eating let's quickly wash it up and maybe we can talk about that somewhere more... Private and relaxing."
I pick up my plate and the pieces that fall off the table and both of them stare at each other before picking picking their own as they walk away...
(Hmm, I feel like I've been meeting groups that don't get along well).
As I was about to follow, both of them split up and wash in a separate place across each other.
(Hmm? This place is basically empty and we're the only one here so why are they washing so far away? And I thought they set aside that for now!? Urgh...)
Thinking of what to do, a brick hit my head.
(Oh, wait... Having something in common would easily help them get along right? Yes! Maybe that could work! Oh! If I can make them get along, maybe I can help make Sis Fei and Saya get along too! Urgh! No point in too much thinking gotta act!)
I approach Yoo-Ah and take one plate to clean asking:
"Say, Yoo-Ah..."
"Hmm? What is it?"
"You like idols right?"
Yoo-Ah leans closer to me with sharp eyes replying:
"Duh! Of course I do! But why do you ask now?"
"Oh well, I was wondering that... Can we even still watch them during Martial Law?"
Yoo-Ah finished washing her plates and nods with a smile replying:
"Hum! Hum! It seems you do inherit the spirit! Do not worry comrade! I understand times are tough and we may not be able to watch them directly, BUT we can still watch them live through TV!"
Yoo-Ah points at me with vigour and spirit but I can't help but respond in kind saying,
"OH!!! What's a TV anyways?"
Yoo-Ah jolts and freezes asking:
"Are you serious? You know those giant screens back then you're watching in that group when I'm gathering the info for your first quest!"
Her eyes opens wide to glare at me as she leans close.
"Y-Yea? Oh, that thing's a TV?!"
"To think you both have such niche hobby. What do you like about those... Idols anyways? I see them nothing but scantily clad ladies who has no shame in showing their skins."
(Hmm? Skin... Now that I look closer).
I see the clothes Juha and Yoo-Ah wears pretty much covers their whole body and only reveals their face. Even their neck is covered with Juha being the long uniform collar while Yoo'Ah uniform hides them with some kind of thin sash underneath. I didn't focus too much but even Yoo-Ah wears some kind of thin black gloves on her hands and stocking to cover her entire legs too.
"Say, I just realize but most females here only show their faces huh?"
"Of course! Women in the peninsula must not reveal much of their body to anybody but their female family members, other females and their husbands! But those idols run around around in their giant concerts with short skirts and exposed bellies! It's unacceptable!"
Juha clenched her fist in fury as she dries hands and I feel a thousand knives plunging my heart.
"Sheesh, you have a pretty old mindset."
(I thought that people wear many clothing because it's winter? Plus didn't Juha say something not to be ashamed of scars? If not guys then... Girls don't like it?)
"Hmph, aren't you doing the same? Though that's good."
"I-It's just cold okay!?"
(So I'm right? Still...)
I muster up some courage asking:
"I-I see... And if you don't mind me asking, what would happened usually when a guy sees too much of a girl's skin?"
Yoo-Ah jolts and grabs my shoulders replying:
"So you ARE still worried! Don't worry! I'll get that brat to fess up and take PROPER responsibility!"
"Wait, no! That's not the point I'm asking!"
Juha sighs and wears her glove saying:
"Well, it depends, for mortals they must take responsibility or keep it hush if they know what's best if you're lucky or that the lady don't mind and helps along since they're secret lovers... Still, the worst case scenario is seeing the lady of an traditional family who keeps their daughters far away from public and especially males. Cause if you somehow see one, you'll be force to either castrate and serve her for life or face execution. And let's not talk about us from the divine bones or royalty..."
*Gulp*
"W-What will happen!?"
"Curious huh? But I suppose that should be kept hidden for now."
(Huuuh!? What about me then!? I pretty much saw too much! What will happen to me!?)
"I-I'm sorry..."
I muttered in defeat while feeling the guilt that piled on as I hear her sentences.
(The fudge is with those rules! And that's only when you just saw their skin!? And castrate? I heard that before but that word keeps making my spine tingle hearing that...)
Both of them looks at me replying:
"For what?"
"Huh? Why?"
I shake my head to get those out of my mind and look at Yoo-Ah trying to change the subject by saying:
"A-Anyways! About the idols what will you answer to her? I'm also curious about why do you like those idols?"
"Well..."
Yoo-Ah looks at me perplexed before she returns with her spirit and nods with a smile, pointing at me again saying:
"Hum! Hum! Very well! It seems as your senior supporter, I shall baptize you the joy and ways! To the depths down the rabbit hole!"
"Down?"
"The rabbit hole?"
Juha and I tilt our heads as she speaks in terms I know nothing about. Juha wears her gloves before scratching her chin saying:
"I got a bad feeling..."
"Nonsense! Come! I'll enlighten you to the majesty that is Idols!"
I lean to Juha asking:
"I feel like we just joined a cult or something?"
"Sigh... You and me both."
"Hey! I can hear that! Anyways! Let me tell you about idols as I bring Sova to the first shop!"
Juha sighs as we follow along and I nod and wear the cape I fold since it got in the way when I eat.
(Well at least they're not quarreling then that's good!)
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"To sum it all up... It's because you're charmed by them huh? Hook line and sinker-"
"No it's not! Don't say it like that!"
We have travel quite a while as I wonder which shop Yoo-Ah will show me since we already went pass the clothing store and the weapons shop.
"The way you explained it is like how most of the cults I crushed back then sound like..."
"She's just the cutest~! Ah! I wish I could be close to her!"
"I hope one day I can get close to her, and obtained something from him!"
"I will protect her with my life! She's just too precious for this world!"
"Man I need to save up for their concerts soon."
"And so. Just change the subject and you get what I mean."
"Pfff..."
I tried to hold my laughter as I see Juha poses, prances, and makes a unique face every time she says something new before straightening up at the last with a straight face.
(Didn't know she was that playful or seeing her acting like that is just hilarious. And they actually say all that? Well from her explanation it is quite accurate).
"Don't word it like that! You've been refuting me along the way, do you hate them so much!?"
Juha glares back at Yoo-Ah replying:
"That's right, I hate them, I loathe them."
(Oh no... So quickly peace is disintegrate).
"Sheesh, what's with all the hatred? It's not like they ruined you or anything?!"
"They may not ruined me, but... Hmph! Why should I tell you of my past? I'm just surprised they haven't called my division to deal with them already."
"Hey! What is that suppose to mean!?"
(Argh! Here I thought they might go well knowing each other more... That's it! Um, I wonder will Yoo-Ah forgive for saying this?)
"Say, Juha won't you please tell her? After all, we need to know each others problem before we can fix anything. Hear this, even though Yoo-Ah likes idols she hates her brother who is an idol too."
"Wha! Sova!"
(Urgh! Sorry Yoo-Ah!)
"Really? So you hate your brother huh?"
Juha tilts her head as she asks, looking at Yoo-Ah Juha sighs saying:
"I see, if I remember correctly since your father is Yoo-Saki, your brother is Yoo-Gisa yes? The newly Special Rank Hunter of this Peninsula. You have quite the spectacle of achievements under your sinker..."
"Yeah? So what!?"
"I'm sorry... It seems you have some circumstance I don't understand. I suppose you're different, unlike the other I met, I thought they're all fanatics that can't tell logic and reasoning but to please their preferred... Idols. Especially when they are siblings. Even the idols capitalized on this to profit of their state.
At least that's what my brother is right now. Taking his hard earned savings and splurging on useless merchandise that can't be used!"
(Woah! That's... A bit sad to listen. Using hard earned savings huh? I wonder what did Aunt use them for back when she took it with May?)
We both slow down following Juha's pace. Wondering how, what and where the conversation is going, Juha continues saying:
"If it wasn't for them, my brother wouldn't be such a waste of life. Refusing his promotion, quiting his job and holing in his room... Once an outstanding and esteemed officer of the army and decorated Hero who fought against the invasion of the Jin kingdom and fought alongside your father in the defense of the coalition 8 years ago, now... Now he's become a total shut-in!"
(Woah... Didn't know she had that kind of... Problem... But from what she said, her brother is pretty much a War Hero as well huh?)
"Then why aren't you helping him!?"
" "Huh?" "
Yoo-Ah stops to ask while we both respond bu tilting our heads as we stop. Yoo-Ah then points at her and continue saying:
"Have you ever ask him why he become like that? Have you ever took your time to visit him and just ask him how's he doing? What was he like before and after? Have you given up on him? If he's that precious than you should've give it your all! So what if he's a shut in? You're the Gods that split rivers and flatten mountains! What does a single door can do!?"
Juha takes a breathe out replying:
"Haah... Hehahahaha! You're right, we never asked how's his condition anymore. Since no matter how much we knocked and signaled he wouldn't answer as well. Maybe when I go home I should try again, we may be too late but this time I'll barge through the doors and see him for myself... Thank you... For reminding me not to give up."
"Oh... Um... No problem!"
(Wait, that's a bit chaotic but it all went well right?)
"And one more thing! Don't slander idols! Unlike those that I know of, they always bring joy and happiness wherever they go! Just like every group of people, some idols are bad but not all of them are! So at least, don't group them all together!"
"Sigh fine... I can do that much. So I hope you can use that wise word of yours to the military as well."
"Fine!"
Yoo-Ah exclaims in shock as she tries to hide behind me. Juha looks at me and sigh before looking back at Yoo-Ah replying:
"It seems we both have something to learn from each other."
Yoo-Ah does the same replying:
"Yeah! And I guess we both have something in common at least..."
They both walk beside me and grabs my shoulders each as I wonder what they're planning. Looking left and right at them, Juha starts by saying:
"I don't know what you're planning by making me get along with her but out of respect of my saviour, I'll play along for now."
"Yeah! Especially when you've been hiding who she is by not telling and tricking us! But since I need you, I'll spare you for now."
(What did I do!?)
"Is it so bad to just wanting friends to get along and not fight?"
I replied back but both lock eyes with each other and sigh in unison, slapping my back together and going ahead without me.
"Woah, H-Hey! Wait for me! Yoo-Ah, Aren't you suppose to show me around!? Why are you leaving me behind!?"