It had taken quite a bit of firm will power, not to mention haggling to please both Elly and Mia's tug of war; Nero felt that he had never fought a more challenging battle, even when compared to the prior life and death experience with Malorvin.
Nero now sat at their center with a heavy expression as he wiped the sweat from his forehead; he sighed when he saw how they both glared at each other in silence.
Crazy Blade seemed to have taken pleasure in Nero's misfortune, glancing at him every now and then as he tried to hold back his laughter.
Mikan felt delighted at seeing his once most important enemy's suffering; he couldn't describe the joy he felt in his heart for a moment. Until he noticed the odd look, his sister was giving towards Elly and Mia at Nero's side.
'Damn, don't tell me that she wanted to join? That blasted Wild Silver; I won't let you allow my family's genius as your love toy!'