Vyrut continued his training. Ray just stand at the corner, getting awkward with the silence. He's thinking what he should say. Vyrut realize that but he ignores it.
"V... I'm sorry... about that"
He sigh and put the bow on a bow stand, "I'll forgive you but tell me what you going to teach him next time", he said with his arm crossed.
"Okay...", thought he'd done for.
"Right. Is he your new adopted brother?"
"Huh? No. Not yet. At least for now", he had ask because he heard what Adam called him. It made him thinking. It's about time he ask him. Though that also means he should explain about his family.
"You didn't told him that?"
"Soon", he take his bow and an arrow from the quiver.
He let go the arrow after three seconds. Brother said not to hold it too long or his arm will get tired easily. Meanwhile Ray need to reschedule the training session and his training scope. He need to ask him if he wield any weapon.
An hour pass by. The other candidates walks in to used the training hall as well. He puts the equipment back and went to the cafe to brought some food. Why is he following me?
"What is it?", Vyrut ask. He press on the bell.
"I need to ask him something. It's related to his training"
Adam just look at them from the bed with his cheek pressed on the pillow.
"I'm back. How're you feeling?", he put away the food and sat beside him. Vyrut caress his hair.
"I felt better after resting"
'They're quite close', from their conversation just now he knows that they barely know each other. Adam personality is quite different than the others. He kinda remind him of a puppy.
"Do you wield any weapon Adam? Can I see it?"
"Hm? It's in my bag", he point to the sofa. Ray took out the knife.
"Had you tried using a short sword before?"
"No. Why?"
"You wanna try learning how to wield it? I think it suits you better and it's good to increase your fighting range"
"Sure. I want to. But... It might took a while before I can buy one", he's a bit worried.
"I did said I'll give you a reward", said Ray.
"Oh. I forgot about that"
"What kind of design you want?"
"Hmm... You should choose it for me. I don't know much about weapon design"
"Sure. I'll choose the best design"
"There's something else I need to tell you"
"Hm? What is it?", Adam put his head on Vyrut shoulder.
"Are you interested in furthering your studies at the Elite Academy of Vessalius. We're offering a full scholarship. What do you think?", said Ray in one breath.
"Eh?!", he immediately straighten up. He didn't expect him to talk about that. Vyrut also look at Ray, he's a bit shocked.
"You can give me your answer later. Take your time"
Adam just stared at the food infront of him.
"You should eat", said Vyrut. He must be thinking about the offered.
"Okay", he pinched the salmon with chopsticks. Ray was eating black pepper beef donburi. It kinda look appetizing. His family rarely had a chance to eat meat.
"Want some?", Ray feeds him a spoonful.
The meat is so tender and full of flavor. Vyrut just watch them as he eat. Ray pointed the spoon to him this time.
"You want some too?", he asks teasingly.
"Should I stab you with this?", he said coldly.
Ray shakes his head. Adam just grinned. Even though he said that he never really mean any of it. He noticed their relationship was a bit strained.
Both of them discuss about the training later. Ray gave his notebook. Looks like there's nothing dangerous included.
"I'll test his stamina later and a few other tests. I want to go earlier", said Ray.
"Don't overdone it"
"I will. You gonna continue practice right?"
"Yes", he said while turning the pages. The sunlight made his ruby eyes glow. Ray always like his eyes since the colour is unique. He knows that his brothers has the same colour but different colour tone.
At two in the afternoon, they arrived at the training hall. But this time they will used the gymnasium.
"Just run as long as you can", Ray hold an iPad.
"Just that?", he stretch out.
"We're gonna do a few test today"
Adam started running on the treadmill. He slowed down after reaching half six kilometers. Ray put the data in the iPad.
"Rest for a bit", Ray give him a bottle of warm water. Drinking cold water is not good because you will easily got muscle cramp. He seat at a bench near the glass wall, infront the treadmill.