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Chapter 87 - Chapter 85: Victory Rest

Sogae helps Sunz regroup with Jihu, Grace, and No Name.

Sogae: Special delivery!

Sunz: Hey guys.

No Name: Fancy suit.

Jihu: I was gonna say that.

No Name:…

Grace: I thought the package was supposed to be in better condition.

Sogae: You did order last minute… See you all later when it is time to go, I have some cleanup to do. I don't know how you two got here but the car is not full.

Sogae leaves the group until they need a ride back to the hotel.

Grace: Jihu, fix him up.

Jihu: Gladly!

Summon a water sword and stab Sunz in the heart, and within a few seconds, all of his wounds are healed and the sword disappears.

"His wounds are healed but his mind is still short circuit."

Grace: Good enough!

Immediately lunge at Sunz and hug him.

"You had me so worried. I'm so glad you aren't in a casket right now."

Sunz: I'm sorry…

Grace: For what?

Sunz: I can't hug you back… this is like last time but worse, my brain is not in good condition.

Grace: Oh don't worry. Like always, I have to be your guardian angel.

Sunz: or Lucifer… but I have to thank you. You were the reason why I won.

Grace holds on to Sunz's shoulders and pushes him a bit away

"How???"

"Sure you win with mine, but you also use other Elements."

Sunz: You remember that horrid screech I released?

Grace: You fucking scared me, of course I remember.

Sunz: pft, did not mean to laugh… well after that scene, I wasn't able to use more than one Element. So after listing out my options, I went with Ice Element because of you.

Grace: How was my Element the best option?

Sunz: Well, it was not the best but it was convenient.

Grace *squeezes Sunz's shoulder*

Sunz:… Brain still not good, so probably saying something I shouldn't… nope I definitely will say that if brain is normal.

Grace: Just get to the point, this is exhausting.

Sunz: I need something to keep my brain functioning and thinking simple. The Ice Element alone won't be enough to win. So you were the solution… this will sound crazy.

Grace: We'll see.

Sunz: I repeat your name about a million times in my head.

Grace released her grasp and slowly took a few steps back with a horrified look on her face.

Sunz: I know, that makes me seem like a lunatic. But, you use Ice Element, so by doing that I know what Element I'm using.

Grace immediately hugs Sunz again: You're not a lunatic… you just use what you have at the time.

Sunz: But, you just step away with that horrified look.

Grace: Not because of you but me.

Sunz: what?

Grace: I might have broken or dislocated your shoulders. Jihu! Stab him!

*After a quick medic check*

Jihu: Good again but his brain is not and worse. Here is your spotlight Grace.

*switch place with Grace*

Grace: So by repeating does it go like this "Grace, Grace, Grace, Grace, Grace, Grace, Grace, Grace, Grace,…" until the battle is over?

Sunz: Yes, all the way but in my brain.

Grace: How does that help, seriously?

Sunz: The power of Love.

Grace (aww how cute): Well, need to fit me into your brain somehow. Probably the most you will be thinking about me…

"Now let's call Sogae and get you some rest."

Sunz: We can talk a bit more. I can still function.

Grace: One of your eyes is closed. You two keep him company, he might faint if no one talks with him.

*leave to make a phone call*

Jihu: Any reason why you didn't use your best friend Element? We have been together for two years, you parasite.

Sunz: I did, just didn't use it directly. Ice is the physical form of water so it is easier to use Water to create Ice than creating it out of thin air. Plus it costs less energy.

Jihu: Cost less energy, how?

Sunz: When you have 7 kids begging for attention, you have to learn how to micromanage them. Can we talk about other things than Elements? They are tearing my brain out.

Jihu:…

No Name: Nice outfit, was this plan from the start or you were lazy?

Sunz: I don't know, I was training in this outfit too.

No Name: Can't believe you are that filthy?

Sunz: Before this, I wasn't filthy, but after being thrown around I agree with that statement.

No Name: Well, I have to applaud you for fighting in that. If I have to fight in that maid outfit, disaster.

Sunz: You just have to get used to it. So what happened, why weren't you two in the room?

No Name: She woke up and dragged both of us out of the room and said she would call in case of emergency, go do your own stuff.

Sunz: Anything else or reason why?

No Name: No.

Sunz (the nightmare was that bad.)

Jihu: One thing I have to comment on, I never thought she was that strong.

Sunz: Well she did drunk fall asleep on you like a boulder.

Jihu: That was body weight, not arm muscle.

Sunz:… Are you that weak?

Jihu: What?

Sunz: Yeah, what you said implies Grace is fat or you are weak. As someone who saw her "body" and held her with both arms once, I can confirm she is not fat.

Jihu: Wait you saw her body?... No, getting sidetracked. What you hold was a tired person and Sogae has to hold onto her for you. I was crushed in a position that was not suitable for lifting.

No Name: Wow, you boys really take the smallest thing seriously.

Sunz: We are boys, after all, leave us to our own devices.

No Name: Well, I just want to add, as someone who also saw Grace's body, I have to agree with Sunz. You are weak, Jihu.

Jihu: Damn getting "bullied" by a girl. Is this how you feel all the time Sunz?

Sunz: Talk shit behind my back, look disgusted whenever they look at me. I wish those things happened, make school life a lot more interesting, but mostly just arguing with Class Rep.

No Name: Does he actually want girls to hate him? Is that aura of him not enough?

Jihu: Who knows?

*Grace returns*

Grace: I'm back, what were you three talking about and why is No Name standing next to Sunz?

Jihu:…

No Name:…

Sunz: We were discussing about whether you are fat or Jihu has weak muscle.

Jihu and No Name (What the?! That straightforward)

Grace: Give me the long reason.

*After a few seconds of recap*

Grace: So that's what… I'll take Jihu's side. I don't remember what position I crushed him in, plus I must have done other things to restrict his movement.

Jihu: It's 2 to 2.

Grace: And we will keep it like this, so you and I can keep our dignity.

Sunz: This feels NTR.

Jihu: pft… we need to find a way to zip your mouth.

No Name: Really?

Grace: What is NTR?

Jihu and No Name immediately switch places.

Jihu: Let's just ignore what this moron just said.

Grace: Is that thing bad?

Jihu: For the love of your relationship don't look that up.

Grace: ? ok.

Sunz: I ju-

Jihu immediately covers Sunz's mouth and No Name immediately covers Grace's ears.

"Are you going to say something stupid?"

Sunz shakes his head, so Jihu and No Name release their hands.

Sunz: I was gonna ask. Where is Yama?

Jihu: Apparently, gone on a date.

Sunz: Good for him, kinda feel bad that he couldn't communicate with us… What about you two, how did both of you get here?

No Name: The person Grace insulted, drove us here.

Grace: Who?

Jihu: The person who gave us the ticket to the Tower.

Grace: Oh, him. I hope there wasn't any bad blood.

Jihu: Don't worry, he is fine.

Sunz: And that's it. I ran out of dialogues.

Grace's phone started buzzing so she checked to see who calling.

"Perfect timing!"

*Answer call*

Grace: Hello?

Sogae: Everything is finished on my side, going to the car right now.

Grace: Ok, we are heading out now. See you then.

Sogae: Bye.

Grace: Bye.

*Call end*

Grace: Come on let's go.

After a few minutes of walking, the group met up with Sogae, standing next to the car waiting for them.

Sogae: Is Sunz good? Why is Grace carrying him on her back?

Grace: Yeah, he is still good, we did a stab test. His body just gives out and he is sleeping.

Sogae: Ok then, just get in the car.

Sunz was shoved in the back seat corner, Grace sat in the middle, and No Name was in the other corner. While Jihu and Sogae sit in the front.

Everyone had a little chat while Sunz was sleeping until they returned back to the hotel.

Sunz's tired body and sleepy mind were being shaken into consciousness.

Sunz: I'm awake… barely.

Grace: Come on, once you get back in your room, you can sleep all you like.

Sunz: I'll try.

Grace successfully dragged Sunz out of the car and had him standing up.

Sogae: I'll take my leave now, see you kids at other times.

Everyone: Bye Miss Sogae.

No Name: If you need to look for me, I'll be in my room. *quickly leave*

Jihu: Well, it seems he is not going to have any heart attack in the near future. So I'll leave too. *quickly leave*

Sunz: Ok then, let's just get our room key and rest.

Grace (What the fuck?)

Sunz and Grace went to the front desk to get their key and there was another person there checking in.

Sunz ask the person at the front desk: Can I have the key for rooms XXX and YYY?

Front desk person: Sure, give me a few seconds.

Grace: Sunz… Are you ok?

Sunz: Yeah, I'm fine don't worry.

Front desk person: Here are your keys, enjoy your stay.

Sunz: Thank you.

While grabbing the keys, Sunz got a glance at the other person.

Sunz: Is that you Mr. Archibald?

Check in Person: Is that you Sunz?... It is, I couldn't recognize you without that black hood of yours… and you look more lifeless.

Sunz: It's great seeing you here, where is Laikan?

Archibald: He, has personal matters that need to be resolved. But he will be here to watch you perform.

Grace: Sunz, you know this person?

Archibald: Is this the young lady you've entangled with? The name is Archibald, a pleasure to meet you.

Grace: Me too? My name is Grace.

Archibald: I think you should go now Sunz, we can talk at another time. I can see that you need rest and your façade can only last so long. Please take Sunz back to his room as fast as possible Grace. It's only a matter of seconds before his body knocks him out.

Grace: Ok, right away. *immediately drags Sunz to the elevator*

Front desk person: Here is the key to your room, enjoy your stay!

Archibald: Thank you.

*Grace succeeded in dragging Sunz to his room in under 30 seconds*

Grace: Finally! Back to your safe place. *slam her body onto the bed*

Sunz: Wow, you're more relieved than I am…

Grace: That man said you were fake being well!

Sunz:… He was right. Now, I will go to hell. *fall onto the floor*

Grace (Son of a bitch) quickly throws a pillow to where Sunz's head was falling and succeeds in not letting the head hit the floor.

Then she throws a blanket on top of Sunz, covering him whole.

Grace:

"Well, that will do."

"How long will he be out for?"

(You can do something bold with this opportunity.)

"No, I can't do it while he is vulnerable!"

(Come on it will be fun, you are doing him a favor. You'll not be the only one that is flustered.)

"Was my mind always this dirty?"

(I was holding back!)