"You think too highly of yourself! For your information, my name is Cao Bei, I'm a disciple of the Deep Ocean Sect, and my brother is a direct disciple of one of the senior elders, once he finds out what happened, not even a god could save you and this town from their fate!" That boy, who called himself Cao Bei, had even resorted to saying who he really was just so he could enjoy the desperate face Blake would probably make at that moment, as well as show them that he wasn't someone who could be so easily intimidated, but despite the smile he had on his face, it disappeared once he heard the words that were addressed to him.
"And why should I care about that?" Cao Bei was about to say something else, but the moment he saw how Blake was covered in a green light, he couldn't control his emotions as he realized what was happening.
"Y-You, how is it possible that you are a runic?" But his question was not answered at the same time he became aware of the slash coming straight at him and felt his life flash before his eyes only to feel the gust of wind that passed a few inches from his head causing a rumble behind his back that ended up leaving a huge mark on a nearby tree.
His face was totally white, not only because he felt like death was in front of him at that moment, but also because he felt that the blonde in front of him was several levels above his power at the same time that he heard the words that came out Blake's mouth and felt the cold gaze that was on him causing a small shiver ran down his spine.
"Go away." That simple words were enough for Cao Bai to snap out of his state and quickly run away from everyone's sight giving a pitiful image that did not match the previous attitude he showed at all. Realizing that there really was nothing to worry about anymore, Blake seemed to return to his usual demeanor by putting his sword away at the same time that he realized that Marian was giving him a strange look. "Hi again, Marian..."
"What happened to you? You seemed like a different person." Recalling the scene a few seconds ago, Blake knew what Marian meant.
"Well... I think he made me angry." Not even he himself knew for what reason he acted that way, even once he thought that that boy really had murderous intentions, a feeling of discomfort appeared in his stomach at the same time as everything earlier seemed to be something too unreal, but that feeling disappeared once he heard a familiar voice.
"I'm not surprised that Blake acted like that after putting up with that brat's nonsense, besides, you should thank him, Marian." Marjorie's voice was present, lightening the atmosphere a bit.
"That's right, thanks, Blake. Although I could actually take care of that fool." Marian was actually grateful that the problem had been solved, though she wouldn't have minded taking care of it herself.
"That may be true, but it doesn't take points away from Blake, he really looked like a prince saving the princess from a predicament, hehe."
"Grandma, that's not...! wait, was you watching the whole time?"
"Of course, as soon as I felt that boy was a runic, I knew it would all end this way, so I thought I'd treat him before he did anything, but I thought it would give you some experience, although I didn't count on Blake arriving at that moment." Listening to the little explanation, Blake realized that maybe he made a mistake.
"I'm sorry, I think I just got you into trouble." A somewhat confused face formed on Marjorie upon hearing that.
"Why do you say that, boy? Do you think that brat can do something? His background is nothing in my eyes, you shouldn't worry about what might happen, hahaha." Marjorie's laugh seemed to be stronger than usual.
"Why do almost all runics act like the world revolves around them, I'll never understand." Marian didn't know many runics, but most of them acted the same as the boy a few moments ago and made her ask herself that question.
"I don't understand them either, it is always a hassle to deal with, I guess instead of increasing their power by entering the runic path, all it does is increase their arrogance, although I really think that not everything will stay as it is, maybe he come back to bother another time."
"If he dares to come back, I just have to hit him again, right?" The words Blake just said caught the attention of the grandmother-granddaughter duo causing them to laugh.
"Hahaha, I see you know what to do, by the way, what brought you back?" Forgetting the situation, he had just been through. Blake remembered the reason for his visit and handed the order to his master explaining what he was doing there at the same time that Marian was going back inside the pharmacy. "Ah, it's the tea leaves I ordered, I guess Karina must be slacking off again."
"Looks like it, haha..."
"My Marian is complicated, but I bet Hazel has it more difficult, she even today on her birthday has not left work aside."
"Yes... Wait, today is her birthday?"
"Looks like you didn't know. Yes, today is her birthday, you should give her some present, maybe she will brighten her day, some vegetables should do."
"Thanks for the info."
"You're welcome, anyway, I already have my order, give her my regards when you come back."
"I will, see ya." Leaving his master, Blake retraced his steps as he thought of something he could use as a gift, but he didn't waste much time when he remembered the pink turnips that were in his inventory. 'These are the turnips that grew in the forest, they served very well as an experiment, I guess I can use them as a gift.'
After walking far enough, he was once again in front of the store to open the door and be greeted by a scene that was nothing out of the ordinary.
"I tell you that it is not necessary!" Hazel's strong voice resounded throughout the place and then it was the turn of Karina's sleepy voice.
"And I tell you that it is…"
"First of all, you just want me to hire someone else to get rid of your occupations, I'm not going to spend on labor that is not necessary."
"Of course, it's necessary, so I can rest from all the stress I feel on my shoulders." That seemed like a very good argument to Karina, but her mother had to object.
"What stress are you talking about if what you do is sleep most of the time…?! Forget it, just go pick up today's products, we won't talk about this again."
"But..." It seemed that Karina would not give up so easily... Or maybe she would...
"I said no, now go!"
"Okay…" And once Karina walked past Blake as a few small complaints came out of her mouth, he approached Hazel once she seemed to have calmed down a bit.
[Progress... Saved.]