Amanda showed me many student training classes. We are now going to the close combat group.My mind was wandering about what amanda and I talked about earlier about having strength like them. It's true that I really envy their strength and abilities but that's all. It's just a kind of envy that doesn't hurt anything, envy and admiration. I won't stoop so low just to get marked by a wolf that isn't my mate. And maybe I'm not one of those lucky human girls to get a wolf mate. I'm envious but I'm not delusional to the point of doing things that are against nature. Whatever I have now I am contented. I will not kneel down just to have the same strength as them. I woke up from my deep thoughts when I heard screams. "That's damn wrong! What kind of posture is that?! You'll get beat in an instant if you keep on doing that! Always stay alert and focus damnit!" "Seriously Jill?? How many times did I tell you to punch harder? Your attacks are too weak! Are you really a wolf? If am your enemy
The attacks that brandon unleashed one after another. His every move is very fast and polished. I finally understand what Amanda said about Brandon. He is a big man and his fists are so big that the force he releases is almost double. I hear screams and shouts as brandon attacks me non-stop. And since I haven't formed yet, all I do is dodge and parry every attack he unleashes. Even when he is attacking, I see that he is always on the defensive so I find it difficult to see an opportunity to attack him."What's wrong little kitten? Are you just going to avoid and block all my attacks? Come on, show me something interesting," he teased. I didn't pay attention to what he said to me. He can blab all the way he wants but I won't give him the satisfaction that he wants. Our fight continued like that until I gradually noticed the weakening of his defense. I secretly grinned. And when I saw a big and wide opening, I clenched my fist hard and gave him a hard punch right on his jaw. Brandon
Brandon cursed loudly when I bumped my head against him. He smacked his forehead as he retreated. I think he is dizzy because of his tight closing eyes and his staggered retreat. I also rubbed my forehead because I felt dizzy. Heck. Where did I get that move?My eyes are shaking and I think my brain too. With my blurry eyes, I caught a glimpse of Brandon approaching me again. He's still dizzy but I know he still has a lot of energy stored up to punch me again. Damn. How am I supposed to get out of this fight? I'm at my limit here. So far, this is the longest physical combat I've experienced because I finally found someone who is equal to me and surpasses my abilities. I can see that person here in magnuth. I really want to run away from Brandon but that's not in my vocabulary. I would rather fall to the ground defeated than run away from my opponent. Even though I was already weak, I still forced myself to stand up straight and prepare myself.I clenched my fist. But brandon hadn't e
Right after I left the clinic, the soldiers arrived at the palace to pick me up. There were students walking with me. They are looking at me and the others are still whispering to each other. But even so, no one even dared to talk to me. That's not a case for me. I know that they are more than me because I am different from them. I felt the same as they did when I first set foot in their place. I was full of doubts but when I spent some time here and got to know them well, I felt reassured. I hope that as the days go by that I am here at their school, I will be able to put them at ease. After I got my horse, I started to run it back to the palace. The two soldiers were on both sides of me and as before they were still speechless. Maybe I'll just ask Dean later if possible not to let them accompany me tomorrow. I have almost memorized the way. I turned to both sides of me as the swift figures of students who were on their way home began to pass. I was really beyond amazed. They are
"Asthad! The passenger who will get off at the town of Asthad! We're already here!"I was distracted when I heard the loud shout of the conductor of the bus I was riding. I sat up and looked outside. I rubbed my eyes. We are here.I took my bulky luggages and walked out. My fellow passengers were looking at me. Who wouldn't? It's rare to see someone who visits the town of Asthad. I just ignored them.As soon as I stepped on the ground, the bus I was riding immediately went off. I now faced the withered trees in front of me. In the middle of the trees was a small pathway. I picked up my loads of luggages and started walking.The sound of the dry leaves I stepped in lingered in my ear with my every steps.How many years has it been? I think 10 years had passed since I ran away from home. My family owns the biggest land here in Asthad or maybe half of it. Having that kind of influence, my father became the mayor and was ruling Asthad for many years. I don't have any plans on returning hom
I silently looked outside. We've already entered the private property of Escanor's. It's a 60-hectare hacienda. Our house was located at the very end. There were small huts where the workers stay if they do not go home especially when they were tired or when there was a lot of work in the hacienda. All their meals were free so their families were in peace if they can't go home.I saw some familiar faces and I recognized some of them. I saw workers busy milking newborn cows. Cows, chickens, pigs, horses, goats. Those are the animals raised here in hacienda. Their population got doubled. "Are you distributing eggs?" I asked Koko when I saw trays of eggs being placed in the truck. Koko turned to where I pointed. "Yeah, because the supply of eggs was in short and it was still too expensive. So your father thought of producing more eggs and selling them at a cheaper price so that the people would not suffer," he explained. "See that?" He pointed at a black and tall horse. One look, I kno
I silently followed Tita Elizabeth. Only the sound of her shoes could be heard between the two of us. Her posture was still good as before. Still beautiful despite her age. The jewelry attached to her body screams luxury."Come in," she said in a formal voice. I quickly looked inside. I think this is her office. He pointed to the long sofa. "Sit down." I can do nothing but to obey her orders.She took some papers and started reading it. Her brows were perfectly shaped while her lips were on red shade, her typical self. I just let her do what she was doing. I didn't dare to break the silence. After what I felt like a decade, she put aside what she was reading. She leaned back on the chair and looked at me. "So, how are you?" she asked to my surprise. She raised her eyebrows when I didn't answer right away."A-Ahm. I-I'm fine, Tita." Shit."I heard that you graduated college by yourself. Tell me, why didn't you touch the money that Anton was giving?"Really? Why was she asking that now?
I closed my eyes while tilting my head. I'm so tired. Sitting all day was boring as hell."Here, have a snack first," Koko said as he placed a soda and lasagna on the small table. We are now at their house. I decided to stop by here before going home."Koko, why don't you take the position of my father in the mean time? After all, you were Dad's apprentice.""What?" He laughed. "Tita Eliza is the Acting Mayor. Just take turns with you especially when she is busy with her business.""Argh. I can't handle the loads of paperwork. Samantha should be the one in charge in the Capitol because after all, she graduated Law." I frowned and leaned back on the chair. I can't believe I'm complaining now. But it would have been better if Samantha and I will change task. Maybe I should ask her when we meet. I took a bite before turning to Koko. His forehead was furrowed and he was deep in thought. "Is there a problem?"He looked at me. "It's just that something's off with Samantha these past weeks.