- Don't kid yourself, that's not how human memory works. As I told you yesterday, you are an incredibly beautiful girl. Yesterday's scene will stay with me for a long time... - teasing Iris, Kai replied and serenely took another sip of tea.
- Aaaaah! Noooo!' Iris started screaming in shame again.
At this point, Kai was very pleased with her reaction. It felt like a slight payback for her frivolity yesterday.
Kai wanted to get a good night's rest, but ended up spending almost the entire night in a brothel. Although in the end, he was even pleasantly surprised, although the girls in that place weren't as pretty as Iris or Taemi... Still, they were definitely good. Especially the two that Kai had spent his evening with...
Given Kai's resources, it wasn't hard for him to get the best ones. Especially as soon as they saw him on the doorstep, the attitude immediately became incredibly respectful. Of course, this was because of his status as a Personal Disciple. Even within the Shadow Sect's territory, these were untouchable beings, let alone Shadow City....
- Everyone don't shout...'' Kai said calmly, ''I'm going to leave soon. So, let's finish our tea and get out. - Kai added.
- What a fool I am! - Iris continued shouting.
- There is such a thing... - Kai said.
- Kai, you're not going to tell anyone about this, are you?! - Suddenly panicked, the girl asked.
- Of course, I have a lot of time! - Kai said sarcastically, 'I have nothing else to do...' he replied lazily.
- Thank you! Thank you! - Iris began to thank him.
The storm of emotions she was feeling now was very difficult to contain. That's why, it came out in a slightly hysterical form.....
Kai, on the other hand, was not too worried about it. He managed to avoid problems, saw Iris in a very racy way, spent the evening with beautiful girls... In general, although he was not in solitude, but in a way rested.
But most importantly! He now had leverage over Iris! That clingy girl is no longer able to trouble him!
- You're welcome... But you realise that you have to be obedient to me now, don't you? - Kai asked calmly, -Don't worry, I won't take advantage of the situation too brazenly. But if you keep hitting on me... - Kai continued to say.
- I understand! I'll obey you! - Pounding her palms on the table and standing up a bit from the couch, Iris quickly shouted out.
- That's great! You're a good girl Iris. - Kai said teasingly, 'Now finish your tea and let's go out. I have to go now. - Kai added, smiling wryly.
At Kai's words, Iris began to blush again. She realised that he was mocking her. But thinking back to all of yesterday's events... Starting with Kai's nakedness and ending with her behaviour..... But on top of that, she fell asleep in Kai's bed instead of her own! And now they were sitting like some married couple, quietly sipping their morning tea. All this was causing ambiguous feelings in her... It seemed that there were three forces in Iris right now: logic, heart, and body.
Looking at Kai, Iris gathered all her resolve, and tried to return to her optimal state.
- Do you want to fight in the Fatuma High Arena? - Iris still awkwardly asked.
- Yes. I want to advance in Rank as much as possible. Right now, I'm only 333 on the list. - Kai replied nonchalantly.
- I've heard that only pretty strong guys appear there... There's quite a few people in the 300-250 rank range... - Said Iris.
- Hmm... Then we'll have to fight for the Top 250. - Kai replied thoughtfully.
- Jumping 80 places at once? Isn't that a bit much to take on? I mean... Are you sure that's a good idea? - Shyly corrected Iris.
Previously, she would have been more free and rude in her remarks. But now... It seemed like she subconsciously started to obey Kai. She was afraid that he would misunderstand her.
- Stop acting like a scared mutt. It doesn't suit you...' Kai looked at Iris and said, 'It suits your true character of a spoilt and energetic girl... Even if it pisses me off... Still, behave normally. - Kai sighed heavily.
It seemed that he was not happy with the fact that he suppressed Iris's personality. Although he didn't mind teaching her a lesson. But he didn't want to go to such extremes.
From Kai's perspective, it wasn't kindness of heart. It was just that in his mind, if you subjugated someone, they became your property. In turn, this directly affected the main thing Kai valued - Freedom!
Such a connection did not seem obvious... But if a person was obliged to spend his time on other people, then he was limiting the time he could spend on himself. This in turn is a restriction of personal freedom. In that case, it is much better if your property is self-sufficient. If you suppress Iris's personality, she will lose this important ability.
That's one of the things why Kai valued Diso so much... Not only did Fatty not restrict Kai's freedom, but he was completely autonomous. Anything Kai gave to his Brother, the latter multiplied in no time at all.
The Lonely Buddha also had echoes of Kai's logic. This guy was fixated on himself and his own path. He didn't restrict Kai's freedom in any way as he didn't demand attention. Although their friendship initially started accidentally, but as a result, they realised the closeness in spirit, and the usefulness of each other.
- Okay... I'll try... Just for now, I'm still very embarrassed... - Iris said awkwardly.
- I understand, so you don't have to worry about it. - Kai replied calmly.
After a few more words, they finally finished their tea party and headed out.
Kai quietly said goodbye to Iris, and she thanked him again and went to her room.
As Kai walked towards the exit of the Shadow Palace, Iris lingered a little longer and watched the strange guy's back as he walked away.
- Although he is quite strange... But I like him...' the girl muttered quietly, 'Damn, what am I talking about! Fool! - Iris shouted embarrassedly, realising what she had said and flew into her room.
Naturally Kai heard the shout, but didn't pay any attention to it. He just continued on in his planned direction.
Although the evening had been very hectic, with its unexpected moments... But Kai thought that overall he was pleased. At the very least, something extraordinary had happened. And that was a good tonic after a long, monotonous training session.
'Shuo said that Fatuma's Supreme Arena is somewhere in the eastern part of the Shadow Sect... It's kind of on the coast of the Boundless Waters...' - Kai pondered, moving through the slowly revitalising, morning streets.
Indeed, after walking for about an hour, Kai had already seen a large round building from afar. He was immediately surprised that it had no roof. The arena seemed to be in the open air.
When he finally approached the entrance, he noticed the absence of any guards. The entrance was completely free. Stepping inside, Kai was pleasantly surprised....
- Wow... And this place is quite beautiful... - Kai said to himself.
The beautiful scenery of the Endless Waters opened up in front of him. It turned out that the building of the Fatuma High Arena ran in a semi-circle. The stands and seats for spectators were only on the street side of the Shadow Sect. In turn, the other side didn't even have walls. Just an open space that showed a view of the endless blue waters.
The seats were arranged in tiers from the bottom to the top. And the Fatuma Supreme Arena itself was also made of white stone with veins. Although everything was made in a more austere style, but it could be seen that the interior was still good.
Looking around, Kai saw that there weren't that many people. Probably around 150 people. This was despite the fact that the arena itself could definitely hold a few thousand.
But most likely the factor of it being morning was at play. More importantly, only High and Personal Disciples were fighting in this place. And they are always limited in number. Of course, there were others who came to watch... But only when the famous Personal Disciples were to fight.
Shuo said that on such days, the Fatum Supreme Arena was packed to the brim with people watching even from the entrance.
Calmly walking up to the spectator seats, Kai sat down in a sector where there were almost no other disciples.
- Hehe... Beautiful... - Kai grinned evilly.
At that moment, there were two guys fighting in the arena. From their uniforms, one could see that they were only High Disciples. And Kai smirked because he saw a slightly frightening but mesmerising scene.
The white arena was covered with the blood of the fighting men in many places... The scarlet colour of the blood and the white colour of the stone contrasted very well with each other. It was a frightening beauty....
As soon as the battle of the two ended, an arrogant voice rang out from the front rows.
- What kind of scum! Is this a fight? Ugh! - He rudely said.
Hearing this voice, the disciples from the stage did not object. They just smiled awkwardly and started walking away from the stage.
A guy with golden hair and the same colour eyes jumped onto the stage. He looked around at all the stands, and an evil smirk hung on his face.
- Personal Apprentice Sacred Flame! Rank 271! Which one of you pussies is ready to fight Daddy!?! - Roughly shouted the guy.
'Hmm... Fits!' - Kai suddenly smiled, and used the Shadow Tag Dance.
The next moment, he was already standing ten metres away from the golden-haired guy.
- Hey, I'm ready to fight you. - Kai said with a smile.
- Immortal Drunkard? - He looked at the hieroglyphics on Kai's chest and said, 'Who the fuck are you? - He said arrogantly.
- Personal Apprentice Immortal Drunkard. Rank 333. Nice to meet you Goldilocks! - Kai said with a friendly smile.
He didn't like the way this guy spoke, so he decided not to choose words either. And, as always, Kai's tongue was another weapon....
- What did you say...' Holy Flame said through gritted teeth, 'Worm... Do you want me to destroy you? - With cold eyes and a lust for killing, he said.
- I believe that everything should be proved by deeds, but... Can I make an exception for a pretty girl like you and take your word for it? - Kai said with a smile.
- Pfft! - There were sounds of barely restrained laughter from the stands.
- Shut the fuck up! Or I'll destroy you! - Holy Flame shouted in rage.
It had to be said that he was indeed very handsome. He even looked more like a girl than a guy... And considering his reaction... It seemed like he wasn't very happy about it.
- Are we gonna fight or not? You can stop stalling. I won't ask you out on a date, I'm all about the girls... - Kai said with feigned disappointment.
He had already realised what he needed to press in a verbal altercation with this aggressive type.
- You're finished, motherfucker... You'll pay when you die...' he shouted, as if boiling with rage.