Hearing about the unwanted attention, Pragati's eyes got colder by the second, before he asked with some curiosity on his face. "Since when did you start caring about that disgrace?"
"I never did, but those bastards need to learn that harming anyone with the Prathan name will not be tolerated." Nikita was a prideful woman, being one of the best hunters active in the field, she had taken down many monsters that were previously thought to be impossible.
Which made her famous as well as arrogant. And even though she didn't like her older brother, she prided herself for being part of Prathan family.
And seeing someone trying to harm their little brother, that had been kicked already, still irked a bit. Because no matter what, Kuluvi still carried the name Prathan.
But it was at this point Pragati asked a simple question.``There are 23 families with Pragati surnames alone, families that might have the same ancestors as us. Do we also have to take responsibility for those?"
"Nikita, stop using excuses. Both of us know what you want to do here and I would suggest against doing it."
"Just treat him like a stranger that carries the same surname."
Pragati remained cold and calculating. He didn't like getting disturbed anyways and the only reason he was enduring the current conversation is because the person annoying him was his own sister.
If it was someone else, he might have already kicked them out.
As for the matter with Luvi?
He didn't care, he genuinely didn't.
To him, the small little brother didn't exist anymore and he believes his father thinks the same as well.
The only problem is with his sister, who had been too involved with Luvi since she learned some truth.
Truth that made her hate her little brother to no extent.
So much hate, that if possible, she would have killed him.
It was why she was here.
She wanted to save Luvi so that in future, she can kill him.
"Hoo! You are no fun." Nikita complained, seeing that her simple plan had failed and her brother wasn't budging in the least.
Making her turn around and leave the room. Bringing the silence back to it.
Leaving Pragati with his thoughts.
"She is crazier than me."
*****
Kuluvi: So you ready? It would be good if we did some sparring to get used to each other's combat style.
Miriam: Yes, no worries. I would request for a break after history classes.
Luvi was surprised. He truly didn't expect that Miriam would actually message him back and accept his proposal. Making him think, she might be desperate for money.
Though, in truth, he was well aware that the reasons might be a bit different.
"She called me, even after meeting Rose?" Which is what was odd. Considering the old habit of Rose, it would be no surprise that Miriam didn't call him back. Which makes him curious over why would Miriam still choose to do so.
Adding the old accidental meetups Luvi had with Miriam, he finally started to believe his own absurd conspiracy.
Which was that Miriam was just some psycho stalker with weird taste.
And yes, Luvi understood that he didn't look good and if someone as good looking as Miriam stalked him, there is really something wrong with her head.
"Man, all those Yandere anime really making me imagine lots of useless things."
But on a serious note, Miriam's approach also carried danger. Although he smiled most of the time, in truth, Luvi was a pessimistic person.
In his mind, if things are too good to be believed, then they aren't good. Or he was still ignorant of the ramifications of this goodness.
Was it a trap?
Was it a lure?
Why would someone like Miriam even choose him?
She was not even combat focused awakened, but oddly enough, she has gone to learn the spells that barely anyone in the school can use.
Mind you, Fireball was one of the hardest spells that Luvi released, the most the students of the academy have achieved is a small ignition spell.
'Did someone find out who DreamMachine is and send Miriam to trap me?... '
'From what I understand, if it is FIX, she doesn't need to do something similar. She might already know who I am and as for the rest, they have been vouched for by FIX. They won't be involved in it.'
'Radworm and Flute might also not be involved in this. Leaving Nightmare as well as Seeker.'
'But Nightmare is just a kid at most, he won't be involved in this, that's for sure.'
'Leaving only the Seeker at the end.'
"Oh Seeker… you were so close to me, I didn't know."
"This is too coincidental."
Luvi was not a fool, nor was he ignorant about his surroundings.
Seeker has told him clearly that she can sense the mind of individuals close to her and can't control her ability.
And depending on that info, Luvi has given her a specialized mental training technique for a mage.
While Miriam's power can also be explained in a similar way. Not to mention, Miriam was known to not come to the academy due to her inability to control her power, which was one to one with Seeker.
Which is why, soon after he talked with Miriam, Luvi sent a message to everyone in the group.
DreamMachine: "I want everyone to come online after 15 hours. Please make time out of your schedule, if possible."
Fifteen hours from now would be 12:30pm tomorrow morning, just half an hour after their sparring session. Something which might take around two hours to complete at least.
"Oooh Seeker, let's see if you are really Miriam or not."
For FIX, Luvi had relented, knowing that he was the weaker side as well as for the fact that FIX was too capable and had helped him a lot. And he believed that he could put his trust in her, after everything she had done for him.
But the same was not the case for Seeker.
The chain of trust still needs to be established and the act of Seeker approaching him in open would be considered an outright offense.
But that is, if Miriam is Seeker.
Miriam: "Something just came up, can you delay the sparring session by one period?"
Luvi: "Sure, I will meet you at two. Don't be late."
Luvi went silent.
As he feared, some things are too good to be true.
"Hah fuck!! This feeling again."
Luvi sighed at his fate.
To him, history repeated itself and his mood went sour when his assumptions came true. In a part of his heart, Luvi really wanted Miriam to come to him out of good intentions. But it seems, being part of Prathan family, he would never have any normal relations.
Opening his computer again, he sent a private message to FIX.
DreamMachine: "Seeker has approached me in real life. Should I kill her?"
FIX: …
Seeing the message, FIX for the first time, didn't know what to say. Of course, she was aware that Luvi and Miriam were in close vicinity and there was a high chance that the two might meet.
But she didn't expect that the first time Luvi found out the truth about it, his first instinct was to kill.
Which she found a bit odd.
Because, at the end of the day, Luvi was still just a student. But his habit of taking the lives of humans easily didn't suit her own nature.
She has seen too much blood and deaths in her long life. So she didn't want Luvi, a man with a great future ahead of him, to fall into the abyss that is killing.
FIX: I know she was close to you. And you don't have to worry, she is harmless.
These words would confirm two things. One, that FIX lied before and she knew about Luvi's true identity from the start and second, the fact that she has done the same with other members.
DreamMachine: You are real direct… huh. Well, Kuluvi Pragati, its a pleasure to finally say my name to you.
DreamMachine: As for Miriam/Seeker, I am curious. Does she know about me, as I know about her? You should know this much… right?
FIX: I have kept watch over the internet activity of most members and I know for a fact that Miriam is not working with anyone. At least she didn't have any online affiliations like that. But I can't say about real life.
FIX: Though, it's highly unlikely. But you should be guarded. Your city is not far from where I am. I will be sending some drones to your location as a precaution.
DreamMachine: That would be much appreciated and thanks for protecting our internet activity. Also, if possible, don't judge me for the things I watch during my free time. I am a growing hormonal teen. Things happen.
FIX:... Noted.
FIX was really wondering whether she should send Luvi for a psychiatrist treatment or not.
The words he speaks and his actions are too random at times.