Volume 9 Chapter 14: They’re Both Nice

"Haha," Keith laughed, but it changed into a calm and callus look, "On a serious note, we should deal with Oscar." Even when Krystal said this, Keith already understood: Oscar was not someone they could let be idle.

Eric nodded, "Father and the others understood from the letter you've sent." The man made it clear to everyone that Oscar would definitely pull something against them.

"This guy is definitely worse than Felix." An understatement of the making. Oscar was a million times worse than Felix. The first prince's actions were based on the second prince's move. An inferiority complex against his younger sibling; that was why he made a deal with the Philosopher Kingdom.

Oscar knew of this; he took advantage of all his movements.

"We'll be ready. If that bastard wants to attack the north region, then let him. We'll bite his head off." Eric and the rest were prepared for this. They wouldn't be taking this lying down.

"Haha,"

"How about we pick up the pace now?" Eric and Keith had been going at this at a light pace while they talked. Keith nodded, "Yeah, let's do this." The two didn't hesitate as they quickly got faster. They continued to do this for ten minutes before they slowed down.

"Little Brother, you've gotten faster." Eric stretched his neck.

"I can say the same thing about you."

The two weren't out of breath at all. Instead, they were composed; it was clear to both that the other hadn't gone all out. Eric took his blade out, "How about a little duel?"

"You sure?" Keith blinked.

"I have to break in the new sword you gave me," Eric had been dying to try out the new sword he had obtained. It had such an interesting effect.

"Sure," Keith nodded as he summoned a spear and a shield.

"You're not going to use a sword?" He remembered the child's go-to weapon was a sword.

"I've changed it to a different pair. I'm the tank of my team."

"Let's begin!" Like that, the battle between the two started. It was such a high-paced fight from the get-go.

Aggressive from the start, as always. Eric was like Herrick and Melor, who made the first move, trying to overpower the opponent. I'm not going to go down quickly. Facing those two constantly made him understand a lot as he raised his shield to guard. In a split second,

Shing! The spear went flying across Eric's eyes.

"Woah, you're quite good at the spear as well, Little Brother," I guess it's time to test this thing out. That was when,

Shing! The blade immediately extended forward, going through a gap from his shield! Extending and shrinking, the blade came with a flurry of stabs.

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But after some time,

"I couldn't defeat you after all." Keith sighed. That blade was really something; the movements were too unpredictable.

"You have definitely gotten stronger than the last time we fought," Eric looked down at his hand. It was shaking by all the power blows Keith had sent when the two weapons collided.

What kind of power does he have?

Eric then added, "I think you should choose another weapon. You've been swinging the spear like a sword."

Throughout the spar, Keith had slashed with the spear. The weapon was more of a pierce than a slash. Eric got smacked, but it didn't damage him much.

"But I like the stab from a spear. It feels nice." Keith used the spear because of its piercing abilities. It was smooth and easy. The slashes were more of a habit since he used a sword for so long.

"That habit of yours might get you killed."

"True," While the two continued with their training, Krystal came out.

"You came out late," Krystal usually woke up at the same time as him. But she was quite late right now. The girl sighed, "I think it's the cold."

"Ahh, it does make you want to stay in your bed more." Cold weather really helped out by making people more sleepy.

"Want to spar with us?" Eric suggested.

"It will be my pleasure," Krystal raised her weapon.

Keith watched from the sidelines, and he looked at how they fought. As they did, more people started to arrive.

"Did you sleep well?"

Carolyn yawned, "Mmhmm. It was so comfy. Why are you three even out here so early in the morning?"

Derek nodded, "Agreed! You guys should be sleeping more."

"…" You couch potatoes.

"You guys should warm up. Eric and Krystal have already finished their workout."

"Krystal, you have excellent form and speed. I think you just need to work out more to build your strength, and you'll be better," Eric had defeated her in the match.

"Understood."

"Krystal, let's do some sparring." Carolyn grinned.

"Sure," While the two of them did so,

"Are they equally matched?"

"No, Krystal is better with using a weapon," Swordmanship-wise, Krystal was a few notches higher. But magic-wise, Carolyn was the winner. The former wanted to get used to swords as a secondary weapon.

"I see. So, who are you going to marry?"

"Huh? Why are you asking me that?"

"You're going to marry one of them one day, so who?" Derek grinned.

"…." Keith rolled his eyes. That caused Eric to add, "Personally, I think Krystal would be a good fit for you. It will definitely reign in some of your impulsiveness."

"What? I think Carolyn would be a good match. She'll tone down his seriousness as well."

"Why do you guys make it sound like I need someone to reign me in."

"You kinda do," "The amount of things you did in such a short time showed your track record."

"..."

The two stared at one another before laughing, "Or you could just take both of them."

"…" Why are you guys mapping my life out? Keith shook his head. But as they were doing this, May stood on the side, shaking her head.

"What are you guys talking about?" Alvin then came out with Leon and Laura.

"About our little brother's love life." The two sounded.

"Oh, is he planning to marry both of them?"

"…" Why are you saying the same thing?