The lunch become more or like Q&A by the mother and sister duo. They seems to be really amazed by magic.
Unlike the guys who only accepts things as long as they see it, the mom and daughter ask every little and minor details on how I perform them or how they work.
Charlie has been silent the whole time while glaring at me and trying to analyze my intentions. He actually doesn't need to be wary like that since I didn't plan on doing anything childish anymore.
Right after we eat the Lieutenant called after me and right now I am on my way to his office.
"Sit here." He pointed at the seat after my arrival.
I followed his orders and sit.
"So, is there any chance that you'll like my daughter?" He asks.
"That's impossible, I already told you, I couldn't appreciate beauty in females."
"I see, I'm sorry for what Charlie did to you earlier. I know that he didn't give a good first impression at you but don't worry I'll correct him. What do you think? Do you like them?"
"They're fine, they're not that bad." I replied.
"That's a good start. Anyways let's discuss dungeons now." He said as he arranged the documents in his table.
"2nd batch dungeon didn't release any monsters. However people could come inside of it now."
"Yes, I heard it from David."
"Oh, you too seems to get along well. Then I guess I'll put my hopes up on him." He said then I begun to blush.
"No no no, he's a good guy. I think its better for him to marry a girl instead."
"I won't force him to marry you or something, don't worry. I just hope that he'll like you so you could become part of the family that way."
"Eh? Let's not talk about that for now, let's just talk about more important matters."
"Fine. Ok, the dungeon could still be close if people come inside and kill the boss. It seems like a standard rule that killing the boss will make the gate close. "
"I see, then what are the government plans to do?"
"Actually the government is collaborating with USA and other nations to create an item that could measure mana. They already have a very accurate prototype and it is expected to be released 3 days from now. The government plan to use it to measure the mana of every awakened individual and dungeon as well. Then have awakened deal with dungeons that are on the same level as them."
"That's nice."
"They are also creating the awakened association like you expect. Though the name is not yet finalize since the international community begins calling all awakened as 'monster hunters' or just 'hunters' but the thought is still there."
I just nodded.
"Then every awakened will need to register there and will be given their ranks as well base on how strong they are and they are also responsible for ranking the danger level of a dungeon. That's all I know so far since they are still working at it."
"I see, I guess this is the best time that I should grind up for achievements."
"That's right. I also recorded your feats and submitted it to the office of the president. They then begun to request restoration of the cities especially in the capital and also ask for your help to deal with the undead in the Marinque City."
"That's too much of work."
"Yes, actually I'll be having a meeting with them tomorrow to discuss some things. My flight will be tonight and I want to bring you there, so you could start repairing important facilities out there."
"If it is later tonight then maybe I should go around Mindanao first to restore some cities." I suggested.
"I really want to monopolize your ability to restore cities as much as possible to gain more money from the government but I also want you to achieve a lot of things in these three days. Ah.. yes that's right, just restore cities here in Mindanao and don't restore cities in Luzon or Visayas unless I say so."
"Why do I feel uncomfortable doing what you suggest? I feel like it's bad to ask for too much money for it."
"No, you don't understand. You are the only one who could do such thing. I've search around and there are some extremely powerful awakened there as well but they couldn't do what you can. If you do it for free, people and the government will abuse you. They will certainly send you to other nations to do repairs without you getting anything while they are enjoying the benefits they get from there."
"Oh, you really know the inside things there."
"Of course, Lieutenants themselves ally with certain governor to get increase in budget and salary. It's the same for them as well, they will ally themselves with high ranking people in the military inorder to get protection and deter enemy party from directly attacking them head on. That's the basic internal happenings in politics."
"I didn't expect things like that is behind the scenes."
"I would be shock if you were. Anyways, someone will fly us on Luzon in 7p.m so you better be here before that time. But if you can teleport us there then I'll gladly use that." He said.
"I haven't put any waypoint there yet and I couldn't reach Luzon using space shift either because of the distance. Once I arrive there I will be able to teleport there anytime I want."
"I see, your magic has limitations as well."
"Of course, I'm still human after all. I'm not perfect."
"But your magic is still convenient nonetheless. By the way take David with you, I at least want someone to accompany you."
I then raised my eyebrows towards the Lieutenant.
"Why do I feel like you just want us to spend time together? The very best that could happen is for us to be a close friend. He's straighter than you actually think, I could feel it."
"I'll still take that as a success. But it would be better if things work out between you two so do your best, I'll also do my best here. Call David here, I'll give him few instructions as well."
"You really are the best father of the year." I sarcastically said while pretending to smile.
I bowed my head and exited. I couldn't see his reaction as I exited immediately but I do think he thinks that I'm enjoying it.
As I exit suddenly someone grab my hand and pin me in the wall.
"What are you doing here?" He asks in a stern tone while glaring at me in the eyes.
The very same eyes that look at me before like I'm the most precious thing in the world.
"Why are you doing this to me? You are scaring me you know? Your father scouted me and invited me here."
I then weave my magic and whisper in the air.
'Please help me' I murmur and the wind deliver my message to David.
"What are you murmuring in there? Also didn't I told you that we are done already? What happened to us before is just a youth mistake. Don't take it by heart." I tried to push him but he only gets closer again to me.
"Huh? What are you saying? I don't know who you are. I just met you here earlier that's all."
I pretended while trying to escape his grasps.
"Stop pretending you bullshit. I don't want to see you here."
"Hey what are you doing to him Charlie? Back off!" Suddenly David arrives and pull Charlie away from me and throw him on the ground.
I hid behind David as he confront Charlie.
"What's your problem? Why are you being so rude to Archie? Do you even know the consequences of what you were doing?"
He asks.
"It's none of your business, we know each other so back off brother." Charlie replied as he stood up once again, showing his own dominance as well.
They then look at me and I immediately shake my head of.
"I only know him after the Lieutenant introduce him to me. Aside from that, I didn't know him."
"That's bullshit, we know each other very well."
"Oh, is that so? Then show us some of our conversation in messenger then? Or even pictures of being together, surely we have some if we really know each other well as you claimed we are." I said and then he begun to think about what I have said.
Of course he couldn't reveal it because all of our pictures are us eating together or being sweet together. I deleted our conversation in messenger but if he has copy of it he will absolutely hide it if he doesn't want to reveal our past.
"Oh see? We didn't have one. You probably mistaken me for someone else. I apologize for coming here, If you don't want me here then I won't return here. Sorry for making you uncomfortable by my presence."
I politely said and bowed my head towards him.
"No no , you are very welcome him." David said and but I didn't budge and still continue bowing.
David eyes then turns towards Charlie.
"What the hell have you done?" He said while clenching his hand, ready to punch his brother any given moment.
"Please stop... David don't,, .." I said as I place my self between them.
"Why are you being like this brother? Who is he anyway? He's just a faggot."
A fist suddenly has been thrown towards Charlie but suddenly the door opened revealing a mad look from the Lieutenant.
"What's going on here? You two come inside. Archie, wait at the living room. I'll just have a little talk with my boys."
I look at the scary face of the Lieutenant and I don't feel like saying anything. I just bowed down my head and then walk away.
I feel bad about what happened but I couldn't blame myself entirely for this. Charlie said to me that we should forget about each other so I'm just basically honoring his words.
I didn't expect him to act like this. Infact I expected him to act like he doesn't know me at all.