The true alchemists do not change lead into gold; they change the world into words.
"Pain is inevitable, it's mostly distraction from the things you are about to achieve" -Sophie van silver.
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At the army base, Berbatov vi
The lieutenant to colonel Razor has just arrived from humanitarian service in one of the neighbouring cities.
On his way to the colonels office he exchange greetings with his fellow soldiers who all highly respect him.
He enters the colonels office and meet the colonel battling with various work papers scattered all over his desk.
"Lieutenant Berbatov" colonel Razor exclaims as he surprised to see the lieutenant at such a time.
The lieutenant immediately gives a proper salute that goes as follows: Raise the right hand sharply, fingers and thumb extended and joined, palm facing down, and place the tip of the right forefinger on the rim of the visor, slightly to the right of the eye.
"I didn't expect you to be back so quickly" colonel Razor remarks
"It's just humanitarian aid for the refugees, I thought it was clear I was going to be back within two months". Berbatov says with his arms crossed
"I see... There goes my only hope of slacking off while you are away" The colonel morns.
"Did youreally think I would let you off the hook that easily" Berbatov says with a bit of laughter in his voice.
Razor notices Berbatov current change in fashion. Contrary to his black falling hair he now has a blonde jelly curl with glasses that accommodate his look.
"One thing is sure that place really messed up your fashion sense"Razor jests.
"It's awful when you say it like that, besides there's nothing wrong in a change of style for once" Berbatov replies.
Berbatov takes a short glance at the pile of documents Razor is working on.
"I see you haven't had much luck with the workload lately" Berbatov says as he goes to help him out.
"Sorry, the thing is I've been too busy lately dealing with the two new enforcers that transferred to our division about two weeks ago" Razor explains.
*Bang! Berbatov slams his hand against Razors desk leaving Razor with a confused look.
"You mean two enforcers was transferred here while I was away" Berbatov says with a disgusted look.
"Yea,it's not a big deal right" Razor says.
"Are you kidding me, you could have had better luck pretending you didn't know I'm talking about" Berbatov facepalm.
"It was the general's orders, you know I would have taken any chance possible to avoid this kind of situation...Besides we can't have any more enforcers dying on us" Razor says in a low tone.
"You're sure you have you've explored every means possible cuz to me it's like you're not even trying" Berbatov scolds him.
"Well it's not that easy you know" Razor says.
Coincidentally Berbatov find Sophie's and Edwin's data on the colonels desk. He picks them up and makes his way to the door.
"Hey, where are you going" Razor enquires.
"I'm going to solve this my way" Berbatov says as he approaches the door.
"Lieutenant"! Razor shouts as Berbatov comes to a hault.
"Please go easy on them" Razor says as Berbatov exit the office.
Elsewhere Sophie and Edwin are helping themselves with a meal at the cafeteria along with the other soldiers after a long morning of physical exercise.They have begun to adjust to the military life quite a bit.
Suddenly, lieutenant Berbatov badges in. While all the soldiers rise to salute him, he ignores their greeting and heads straight for Sophie and Edwin.
Sophia and Edwin who fail to acknowledge the situation stare confusedly at the lieutenant in front of them.
"Sophie van silver, Edwin Lockhart, come with me" Berbatov orders them.
Few moments later, Sophie, Edwin and Berbatov in the centre of an open field. Berbatov had organise a dual between him and the duo. Soldiers, enforcers and order higher ranking officers including Razor are present to witness the dual.
Sophie just stand there confused while Edwin is half asleep.
"Let me introduce myself, I am lieutenant Berbatov vi" Berbatov introduces himself.
"Lieutenant sir please can you explain to us why we here out in the open, we just finished physicals and I would appreciate it if we could leave as soon as possible" Sophie says with a hint of rudeness in her tone.
"It's for a duel" Berbatov says.
"Oh that's good so where are the ones fighting" Sophie says as she looks around.
"Don't be silly,I'll be fighting the both of you" Berbatov says
"What"! Sophie exclaims."Did we do something wrong" Sophia enquires.
"Not at all, you see the thing is we are at division Four don't tend to have a soft spot for newcomers,
So weather or not you able to beat me in the dual will determine if you stay or leave". Berbatov says with a serious face
"I see your not giving us much of a choice here, come on Sophie I've been itching for a fight ever since we got here" Edwin says clutching his fist.
"Ed wait!, I have a bad feeling about this" Sophie says grabbing him by his shoulder.
"Don't worry you won't get in any trouble I can assure you that" Berbatov Clears their doubt.
"You heard him right" Edwin says.
Sophie nods agreeing to fight.
"No holding back come at me with all you've got" Berbatov says with a smile
"I was just about to say the same" Edwin remarks.
"I agree,with all these people here to see us, it will be a shame if we don't at least put on a show" Sophie says as she and Edwin get into a fighting stance.