The whole group of girls at the neighbouring table were very puzzled. There were very strange grimaces hanging on their faces....
In fact, Taemi was too atypical at this moment. They had never seen her in such an unusual state before....
- Mera... I don't think their relationship is that simple... - Said one of the girls at the table.
- I don't think so... Big Sister never told me about him. I spend a lot of time with Taemi and I know about some of her friends from the Moon Shine Empire. A bastard like that wasn't among them...' Mera said irritably.
Pouring another glass of wine, Kai looked at the girl with a smile and asked:
- Will you have some?
- Yes, go ahead. - With a flushed face, Taemi said.
It seemed like she wanted to snicker at Kai. Except he didn't realise it and kept pouring. Taemi's eyes were already glistening... This wine was very strong....
- Kai... Why are you here? - Shyly asked the girl.
- That's right! You should know! - As if realising something brilliant Kai shouted out.
- Know what? - The girl asked in a slight groggy tone.
- Look, Taemi... You're almost a High Apprentice... - Kai began to speak from far away.
- If you ask me to help you join the Shadow Sect, you can forget it! - The girl said firmly.
It was obvious that she was already a little drunk and a little axe-headed in controlling her emotions. It seemed to her that Kai wasn't talking to her because of her company. It was to get something. She was a little annoyed by that.
- Heh-heh. You're so cute when you're angry. - Kai said cheerfully, and patted her on the head.
As soon as his palm touched her head, she flinched a little. She didn't understand why this was happening... Every time Kai touched her, she felt strange. It was even the time he caught her on the stairs.
- I don't need your help, what are you talking about? Hehe. If I need to decide something, I'll do it myself. What do you take me for? - With feigned disappointment, Kai shook his head.
- N... No! I don't... - Afraid that Kai had misunderstood her, Taemi started to justify herself.
But at that moment, she was interrupted by Kai's loud laughter.
- Hahahahaha. What's wrong with you? I'm just kidding. - Kai said smiling and waved his palm, 'Look. Where do I go with this? - Kai asked, moving closer to Taemi and unrolling the scroll.
When the girl felt her hand touch Kai's body, goosebumps ran through her. But pulling herself together, she looked at the object Kai was displaying. Seeing the text, she began to read....
As soon as she realised what it was, she turned to Kai dumbfounded.
- Kai! How did you get this?! It's just... - The girl asked in surprise.
It seemed that this fact excited her a lot. So much so that it even knocked all the strange thoughts out of her head. She was in a more serious state of mind now. She wanted to find out how Kai had managed to get a letter of recommendation.
- Why, is there a problem with it? - Kai asked in confusion.
- No. That's not it at all! It's a letter of recommendation! It gives you the right to take the Basic Apprentice exam! - The girl explained dumbfoundedly.
- Taemi, do I look like an idiot? I already know all this... - Kai replied calmly.
- No, I don't... - She wanted to start making excuses again
- Jesus... It seems like you don't get jokes at all... - Kai said and shook his head.
Taemi immediately realised that it was Kai's strange manner again. And that he was confusing her again. It was starting to make her angry...
- I get it! It's just that your jokes are stupid! And anyway... You don't know how to joke! - Taemi swore with a pout.
- Hehehe. Is that so? I like my jokes... - said Kai, and paused for a moment thinking about something, - No, it's funny... Still, you don't understand Taemi's jokes. - Kai said with a smile.
Right now, he could barely contain his laughter. He really enjoyed teasing this girl. All her reactions were very cute and made Kai feel good.
- You! You! - Taemi started to say.
She didn't have enough words to continue the sentence. This guy made her incredibly attracted and even more annoyed at the same time. This symbiosis was simply unbearable!
At this moment, tears began to well up in her eyes....
Seeing this, Kai quickly became more serious, and quickly said:
- All-in-all! Taemi, I'm sorry! I have a specific sense of humour, you just aren't used to it yet! - Said Kai and smiled foolishly.
As soon as he said that, then Taemi's reaction started to subside... It seems that Kai's words had an effect....
- Don't joke around like that again! You owe me one walk for this! - Taemi said poutily, wiping her slightly wet and beautiful eyes.
- Alright, I hear you! As soon as I have time, I'll do it right away! Hehehe. - Laughing Kai said and immediately continued talking to change the subject, -So what about the letter? - Kai said with a smile.
Taemi squinted at him, still a little angry. But it was obvious that she was becoming obedient and quiet again. She was relieved that Kai had agreed to walk with her in the future.
- For the sake of this letter, some disciples labour for several years! It's a chance to try your luck at becoming a Shadow Sect Core Disciple. Just go to the Sect's territory and show it...' the girl said, pouting a little more, 'How did you get it? - She asked.
- Hmm... I guess you could say they paid me off with it... - Kai said thoughtfully.
- Payed off, how? - Taemi asked, not understanding.
- Well... I made a lot of noise in the Border Beast City and the Head of the City told me to get lost. Realising that I wouldn't just leave, he provided me with a place where I'd be better off. Hehe. - Kai explained vaguely, chuckling evilly.
He had twisted the situation a bit to avoid going into details... He really didn't like to give out any information about himself and his life....
- I don't understand anything, but I won't even try! - Taemi said irritably.
She had already realised that she wasn't capable of understanding this guy properly. But at the same time, for some reason she liked it.
- What about the exam... - Kai started talking.
- I can't tell you about the affairs of the Sect unless you're a member. When you come to take it, you'll find out for yourself. - Interrupting him, the girl said, 'It's still amazing that you were able to get it...' she continued a little dazed.
- Forget it, it's just luck. But maybe we'll be studying together soon! Good thing I have a friend here who can help! Hehehe. - Laughing, Kai said.
- A friend... - Taemi said thoughtfully.
For some reason, she didn't like that part of Kai's sentence... Those words even annoyed her a little.
- Listen, Taemi... Can you tell me where I can get a good hotel? - Smiling, he asked, interrupting the girl's musings.
As soon as she heard that, she instantly blushed!
- W... What do you mean!!! - Completely blushing and stuttering, Taemi gave out.
With her head in the clouds, she had already made up a lot of things for herself. Now, she thought that Kai was implying something indecent and was very embarrassed. She didn't know how to react at all. But most of all, Taemi was startled by her own thoughts that flashed for a second.
- What do I mean? Well... I just arrived in the City of Shadow. I need somewhere to wash and sleep... As you can see, I don't look good right now. Even your mates don't like me much. They think I'm some kind of beggar. Hehehe. - Laughing, Kai replied carefree.
As soon as Taemi heard Kai's words, she was even more embarrassed! Through her own stupidity, she had misunderstood everything. Now it looked like she was the one who was spoilt, not this guy!
- Ahhh... So that's what you mean? Haha... - With a strange intonation, Taemi said.
- What else could I have asked about? - Uncomprehending Kai replied, asking a counter question.
- You're pissing me off... - Taemi said irritably, muttering to herself.