Chapter 29
Alchemist Lexton
In all honesty, Erin had a really good reason for wanting to see Lexton. The kobold had shown in his match against Ryle that he had some very powerful equipment for sale, if his golem was anything to go by. Getting even one of such creatures on their side would prove to be a great advantage for numerous reasons. While Erin had originally planned to hire mercenaries to assist them in taking down General Lune, having golems would prove far more useful. Not only were such beings far more powerful than most people, but they also lacked human elements that would carry a great risk in mercenaries. Simple hired help could betray you or run away when things were getting tough, which didn’t come in golems. Even if they came with their own issues, the pros most likely would outweigh the cons in this case. In other words, getting to talk to Lexton was an ideal thought that shouldn’t be ignored at all.
However, that didn’t mean a certain blonde fighter was going to see things in the same way, as she had loudly voiced her protests over such an idea.
“This is some big load of bullshit!” Ryle complained loudly, as she and her companions were walking through the underground area of Moonstone City, looking for Lexton’s store. “You really intend to purchase some of that useless junk from that little bastard lizard that managed to cheap shot me in the ring!? How the hell is that a good idea!?”
“As I’ve already told you SEVERAL TIMES, we need good equipment as well as help in order to take down Lune! Whether you like it or not, that golem of his was really powerful and having just one of them on our side would be a great advantage!” Erin explained in a frustrated tone, annoyed by her companion’s childish attitude. “Also, he didn’t cheap shot you. He beat you fair and square.”
“Fair and square, my ass!” the blonde argued. “That was a two against one in the ring! How in the hell was that allowed!? I call bias on the side of the people who were behind that whole place!”
“Ryle, the golem Lexton used was basically a weapon. A weapon that moves on its own, but a weapon nonetheless. It was no different from using a sword or anything else. What is this bias crap you’re talking about?” the redhead said with a sigh. “Anyways, would you mind and stop whining already? I’m not going to change my mind no matter how much you complain.”
“Well, I say we put it to a vote! And since you’re obviously voting for us to go see the scaly bastard and I’m against it, the deciding vote falls on Arnie!” Ryle argued, before turning towards the cat boy with the sweetest smile she had ever put on. “Arnie dear, you don’t want to go see the meanie kobold either, do you? I’m sure you know a weapons merchant whose at least a hundred times better that you can take us to, right?”
“Uhhh… I’m sorry, Ms. Ryle, but I’m afraid I don’t know anyone better,” Arkay said awkwardly. “I’m not really one for weapons, so I didn’t really deal with merchants who specialize in them. Not only that, but I’ve never even heard of someone who could sell things that Lexton has. If we want anything even closely similar, I’m afraid he’s our best hope.”
“So I take it that you vote for us to go see the “meanie kobold”, as Ryle put it?” Erin asked with a smirk, before Ryle could try to persuade their young friend on her side. “That’s at least what it sounds like to me.”
“Yes. I do think that’s the best option,” Arkay said with a nod, crushing Ryle’s hopes of getting her way. “While I can’t say we’ll find what we’re looking for, it won’t do us any harm to at least take a look. After all, if we don’t find anything we want, we can simply leave.”
“...Well, I doubt we’ll find anything useful,” Ryle said while pouting like a child.
“Will you shut up already and get moving!?” Erin yelled having had enough of her friend’s behavior.
With the argument over, the group continued their journey in search of Lexton’s store in silence, except for the dissatisfied grumbling of a certain blonde. It took them some time and asking for directions from the locals, but they were eventually able to find the place they were looking for, Lex’s Alchemist Wonders.
The store wasn’t exactly a building, as it seemed to be more of a hole that was dug into the wall, with two large curtains covering the entrance. A large sign with the name of the store painted on it sat on top of the entrance. Light could be seen shining from underneath the curtains as well, telling onlookers that the place was open for business.
“This seems to be the place,” Erin said as she was about to go in. “No use standing here. Let’s-”
“Hang on a moment, Erin!” Ryle suddenly called out, stopping the redhead in her tracks. “Are you sure about this?”
“Ryle, I swear, if this is more whining about your loss, I’m going to-” Erin began to say angrily, only to be cut off.
“It’s not that! I’m honestly concerned about this place,” the blonde said in a serious tone. “I mean, just look at it. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a shadier place in my life and I’ve seen plenty of those.”
“What exactly do you mean by that?” the redhead asked, now curious as to what her companion was going to say.
“You see, there are a lot of merchants who are nothing but scummy con artists that try to get your money by selling you useless trash with big promises. Sometimes the stuff they sell can even be dangerous for you to use,” Ryle began to explain. “However, there are often certain signs that can show you a con artist. Just looking at this place gives me the vibe that this is no legitimate business at all.”
“And those signs would be?”
“Well, since scammers get their money by fooling people into buying their junk, you can bet that they aren’t exactly liked all that much. Not to mention, it doesn’t take long for people to learn about the true nature of their business, since word travels around fast,” the blonde explained. “Because of this, a lot of these types of people don’t have actual buildings as their stores. At best they might set up a tent for themselves, if even that. Most of them, however, operate through more mobile ways, such as having their store in a cart or a large enough vehicle. This allows them to quickly pack up and get out, before the people they’ve pissed of come chasing them.”
“I see your point, but does that apply here?” Erin asked. “From what I can tell, this guy has built an actual store for himself, instead of trying to stay mobile.”
“Erin, that’s a hole in the wall, with curtains covering it. You think that can be counted as an actual building?” Ryle asked in a slightly sarcastic tone. “As much as I hate to admit it, this guy has access to some powerful golems. He probably had them dig out this spot, where he then quickly set up shop.”
Erin thought about what the blonde had told her and it seemed to make sense. Back in her own world, there had been scammers that did their best to fool people. They often targeted those who were vulnerable and desperate, thus willing to believe anything as long as it offered them help in whatever was bothering them. And while Lexton had shown that he had some really powerful equipment, it didn’t necessarily mean he would sell them. He could always offer useless fakes for his customers before leaving.
“...What do you think, Arnie?” the redhead asked, turning her attention to her young friend. “You have way more experience around these parts than either of us do. Do you think there’s any merit to what Ryle just said?”
“I-I think she might be onto something,” Arkay said. “I’ve been to these parts quite a few times, but this is the first time I’ve seen a store like this. Most merchants have at least a tent of some kind where they do their business. This seems almost way too simple.”
“I see… Anything else?” Erin asked.
“Well, while scammers are obviously not looked upon favorably, doing such business around here isn’t exactly prohibited, as this is a place where anything illegal can be bought,” the cat boy continued. “Even if the people that run this place heard about it, there’s a high chance they wouldn’t act, as they have allowed anyone to sell their stuff. The only fear a scammer would have is the loss of revenue once the word goes around about their merchandise. Not to mention the fear of revenge once they walk out of here.”
“Hmmm… Still, I can’t help but feel like we should take the chance,” the redhead said thoughtfully, not wanting to miss on the opportunity to get some very useful equipment. “Let’s at the very least take a look and see what we can get.”
“...Alright, if you say,” Arkay said, as Ryle shrugged. “However, I think I should warn you about something.”
“And that would be?”
“I can sense a lot of magic from inside and it’s the dangerous type as well. Whatever he has set up there, he has taken care to make sure he’s protected well. The place could also have a bunch of traps set up for those who enter.”
“I’ll keep that in mind,” Erin said as she was starting to have second thoughts about her idea. Still, she thought it was a good idea to at least have a look. “Let’s go.”
The three companions pushed the curtains aside and went into the store. Once they were in, they came into what seemed to be a waiting area or a lobby, as there was another entrance covered by curtains before them. There was also a pair of lanterns hanging from the ceiling, illuminating the area. However, there was also a sign in the middle of the room that said “DON’T CROSS THE ROPE. YOU’VE BEEN WARNED.”
Erin looked at her friends with a questioning gaze, but the two of them simply shrugged, not sure of what it meant either. Seeing as they wouldn’t be getting anywhere without stepping further in, they decided to go through the entrance.
Just as the redhead was about to push the curtains aside, someone else stepped outside from the other side. It was a rather rotund man dressed in fine clothing, who was accompanied by two bodyguards. The man gave a questioning look at the trio, like they had no business being there.
“And what might you three be here for?” the well-dressed person asked in a haughty tone. “If you’re here to see me, then I would ask you to make an appointment with my secretary. Although, I doubt you’ll get anywhere even then.”
“Why the hell would we want to-?” Ryle began to ask in an angry tone, only to be cut off by Erin.
“We didn’t come here to meet you, sir!” the redhead quickly said, hoping to prevent her blonde friend from getting them into trouble. “We are just here to see what this store has got to offer.”
“Oh, are you now?” the man asked with a chuckle, before walking past the group. “I suppose you can always have a look, but don’t feel too bad if you walk out of here empty-handed. After all, not everyone has the blessings that people like me do.”
“The hell was that supposed to mean, you-!?” Ryle began to curse at the well-dressed man again, only to be stopped by Erin again. This time by the redhead grabbing her by the ear and pulling on it very painfully.
“We don’t need anymore problems, Ryle!” Erin said angrily. “Let’s just go in and get this over with!”
The three companions walked inside the shop, leaving the wealthy man behind. Before going further into the shop, Ryle stuck out her tongue at the man while he wasn’t looking.
Once inside, the group was in for a sight. The store was basically one hallway with a red carpet on the floor. Both sides of the carpet were marked by a rope barricade, much like a display in a museum. On the other sides of the ropes were different golems, including the one that had fought Ryle back in the arena. There were five others besides that one, each made from a different material. All of the golems were standing still, with the exception of small motions that showed they were activated.
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At the other end of the red carpet was a simple table that could be folded and moved around. Behind said table, sitting on a chair, was none other than Lexton, counting a thick stack of bills while whistling a happy tune to himself.
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“Oh! New potential customers!” the kobold said happily as he noticed the newcomers. He quickly put away the money he had been counting and switched to his customer service mode. “Welcome to Lexton’s Alchemist Wonders! How may I help you?”
Erin was about to speak up, but was cut off by Ryle, who didn’t look happy at all.
“Hey! Remember me!?” the blonde said as she stepped up to the front to give Lexton a better look at her face.
“...I apologize, dear customer, but am I supposed to recognize you?” the kobold asked with a confused look on his face. “I’m afraid we haven’t met before.”
“EXCUSE ME!? HAVEN’T MET BEFORE!?” Ryle asked with her face red from sheer anger. “Here’s a hint! The underground fight arena!”
Lexton looked thoughtful as he tried to remember where he had met the blonde woman. After a couple of seconds, he snapped his fingers upon making the connection.
“Oh! Now I remember! You’re that person who got beat by my golem in the ring!” the kobold said happily, which further angered Ryle. “You really helped me out in showing the people there just how good my stuff was! Thanks for being the crash test dummy for that! I would pay you for your help, but since there was no contract made between us, I’m under no obligation to do so. But I do have some candy for you, if that’s alright.”
“Why you scaly little-!”
“Enough, Ryle! We didn’t come here for a fight, remember!?” Erin quickly said, stopping her friend from potentially strangling Lexton. “I’m sorry about that. My friend is a bit… passionate, to say the least. We have no desire to start a fight with you. We came here to see what you have for offer.”
“Of course. Of course. Why wouldn’t you come here to see my merchandise, seeing as you know just how good it is?” Lexton said while nodding knowingly, not at all bothered by Ryle’s show of hostility. “Now, is there anything that you are particularly interested in? Or would you like me to show what other things I have for sale? Whatever your need is, I’m certain I’ve got just the thing for it.”
“I’m certain you do,” the redhead said, doing her best to appear as friendly as possible. “You see, we are mercenaries and we have a rather dangerous job coming up. We saw your golem in the arena and thought that something similar would be of great help for us. Do you think we could get some?”
“Why certainly! What sort of a merchant would I be if I wouldn’t sell to paying customers?” the kobold said happily. “Although, I do have to warn you that such things don’t come cheap. I trust you have enough money for a purchase?”
“Yes, we should have more than enough,” Erin claimed with a smile before turning her attention to Arkay. “How much do we exactly have right now, Arnie?”
“Let’s see… It should be quite a bit, considering how many times we won,” the cat boy said as he took out a wallet and started counting the money within it. “All in all, we have 750 000 credits on us right now. How many golems would we be able to get with that?”
Upon hearing how much the trio had on them, Lexton leaned back in his chair and looked up at the ceiling thoughtfully. There was a smile on his face as he mumbled something to himself that neither Erin or Arkay was able to hear, but Ryle’s ears were able to pick up parts of it. The blonde glared a bit at the kobold, as she heard him mutter “desperate idiots” along with something else.
However, not wanting to appear paranoid or irrational, she decided to hold back from reacting to this and let things play out for now. Ryle was sure that if Lexton was trying to scam them, there would be something that would reveal it soon enough. After all, they could always get back at him afterwards.
“It of course depends on what type of golem you’re looking to buy. Some are more expensive than others, you see,” Lexton finally said after thinking about the possible deal before him for a moment. “When it comes to the type of golem you saw in the ring, I’m afraid you’d only get two of them, as they cost 350 000 per piece.”
“W-What!?” Erin squeaked out upon hearing the price as her eyes went wide. Both Ryle and Arkay had similar shocked expressions, although the blonde woman looked more angry than anything. “How come the golems are so expensive!? Aren’t golems basically magically created automatons whose bodies are made of simple materials!?”
“That would be the case normally, but I’m afraid my golems are far from normal,” the kobold began to explain. “You see, their bodies aren’t made of just your simple everyday materials anybody can get their hands on, but rather complex chemical compounds that I’ve made. Not only that, but there are even microscopic runes that not only act as a core, but allow others to take ownership of them. This is crucial, as the golems otherwise wouldn’t listen to their new owners and would go on a blind rampage. I trust that you now see why they are so expensive?”
Erin grit her teeth as she couldn’t really make any argument as to disprove Lexton’s logic. Even when she thought about it in terms of it being the game she used to play, there wasn’t a way to rally argue back. When it came to companions you could get in the game to assist you, golems were among the top, only losing to some of the most powerful summons and robots. They were very resistant to most attacks and also immune to things like poison or mind control. This was due to their bodies being completely made of simple elements that left very little in the ways of weak points and no actual minds that could be dominated through magic.
The lore of the game explained that golems were created through people with magical abilities by first summoning a core that was then surrounded by the chosen element, such as fire, earth or water. The core would then act as the “heart” of the golem, which would allow it to move around and receive orders from its master. It was also the weak spot of the golem, since the magical being would perish once the core was either destroyed or ran out of magic.
Considering what Lexton had just said, it seemed like the cores of his golems could be taken over by a new owner through the runes on their cores. Runes and other enchantments were complex magical scriptures that made the objects imbued with such things not only extremely powerful, but also very valuable. In the game, one of the best ways to make money was to learn enchanting and then use it on pretty much any trash you could find, as the value would immediately jump greatly.
Thinking about it rationally, it made sense as to why such beings would be so expensive. Erin thought of the ups and downs of the opportunity before her as hard as she could. On one hand, having even one of these things on their side would be a great advantage, but would it be worth the price? For that amount of money, they could hire mercenaries or buy other tools that they could help them greatly as well. There was also the possibility of buying two, but that would take most of their money in one go.
The redhead now understood why the man they had met upon entering the store had such an attitude towards them. He knew that they wouldn’t have the money to buy as many as he did.
“Miss, I understand that this must be a difficult choice for you to make, but I do have to warn you about taking too long to decide,” Lexton suddenly said, breaking Erin out of her thoughts. “You see, these golems aren’t just high quality, but there’s a pretty high demand for them as well. I’m afraid that if you don’t buy yours soon, you won’t have another chance.”
As Erin was starting to panic internally, Ryle glared at the kobold. She recognized the scamming technique that he was using. By claiming that there was a high demand and low supply, they could put pressure on potential buyers by giving them the idea that they had to make a decision right away. Since the customer most likely wouldn’t know how well the products are actually selling or how much there is available, the mental pressure would push them towards making a purchase based more on feeling than rational thought.
“Guys, what should we do?” Erin asked as she turned to her friends with a worried expression on her face. “On one hand, I don’t want to miss this chance, but the price is so steep…”
“Let’s just leave this damn place!” Ryle said without any hesitation. “There’s no telling if the things this guy’s selling would even be all that useful in the first place!”
“I-I agree!” Arkay said with a nod. “I get that you’re worried, but I don’t think it’s a good idea to make purchases based on emotion alone. It’s better for us to calmly think what is best for us and make a decision based on that.”
“...I see. Thank you, guys,” Erin said with a small smile, as she seemed to finally calm down. She then turned her attention back to Lexton. “I’m sorry, but it seems that we won’t be buying anything from you today. Thank you for your time.”
As the trio began to make their way out of the store, Lexton frowned. While these weren’t the wealthiest of customers, they still had the potential to buy his products and any sale no matter the size was always welcome to a merchant. He wasn’t about to let potential customers walk away without a fight.
“Wait just a moment!” the kobold suddenly called out, stopping the group in their tracks. “I get that my prices aren’t exactly low, but I’d hate to see you all walk out of here without anything, so how about I make you a special offer?”
“What do you have in mind?” Erin asked.
“For 500 000, I will give you two golems, so you basically get a discount on the other one. Not only that, but I will also give you a third one for free,” Lexton explained with a smirk. “How does that sound?”
“That sounds great!” the redhead said happily. “You’ve got yourself a-”
“Hold up, Erin! Let’s not jump to conclusions just yet!” Ryle said, holding back her friend before glaring at the kobold. “What exactly are you trying to pull here? Just a moment ago you gave us all this crap about how these things were of high quality and why they were so expensive. Why are you suddenly willing to not only sell one at a cheaper price, but even willing to give one to us for free? It doesn’t really make sense.”
“I can understand your confusion, but you need to look at things from a bigger perspective,” Lexton began to explain. “You see, a real merchant never passes on a sale, no matter if it’s big or small. Not every transaction needs to involve dozens of my products being moved, as even someone simply buying one of my products is a plus. Not only that, but I hope to leave a positive impression on you guys and thus possibly create customers that will come to me again and even tell others about my services. Besides, I guess I do feel a bit bad about what I did to you back in the ring. You were obviously not good enough to face off against my golem.”
“YOU SCALY LITTLE-!”
“ENOUGH, RYLE!” Erin shouted, stopping her friend from attacking the kobold, before turning her attention to the merchant. “Your deal sounds great. We accept it. Arnie, could you give me the wallet?”
The cat boy handed the group’s money to the redhead, although a bit hesitantly. He watched as Erin pulled the correct amount of money from the wallet and handed it to Lexton, who in turn took out three vials from a box that was under the table. However, upon seeing the vials, Arkay’s eyes went wide as he realized something.
“DON’T BE FOOLED, MS. ERIN!” the cat boy suddenly yelled, surprising everyone. “Those are not the same vials he used back in the arena! There’s no magic in them at all!”
“What!?” Erin said, before grabbing one of the vials from Lexton and smashing it on the ground. Unlike back in the ring, nothing happened. There was no golem or even bubbles, just a smudge of dark liquid on the carpet. “...Mind explaining this?”
“Well… You see… There are some procedures that need to be followed,” the kobold tried his best to explain, but the nervousness in his voice revealed that he was obviously lying. “I was going to give you the instructions as to how properly use them, but you just suddenly grabbed one of them and-”
“That’s the most obvious bullshit I’ve ever heard in my life!” Ryle yelled as she began to stomp her way to Lexton, fully intent on making him pay for trying to fool them. “Now you better say your prayers, because I’m going to-!”
Before the blonde could finish her threat, Erin noticed movement from the side that Ryle didn’t see. Her instincts immediately told her that this was dangerous and her body reacted according to it.
“RYLE, WATCH OUT!” the redhead yelled as she tackled her friend out of the way of an incoming gigantic fist that smashed the ground where Ryle had just been.
Both Erin and Ryle looked up to see that two of the golems that had been on display were now standing before them, shielding their master from the attackers. One of the two was similar to the one Lexton had used in his fight against Ryle, while the other one looked mostly similar, but had a different coloring.
“You little bastard, give back our money!” Ryle yelled angrily. “Or at least stop hiding behind your disgusting pets, like a little bitch!”
“Oh my, what a terrifyingly stupendous argument. I am going to do exactly as you told me NEVER,” Lexton said with a tone that was dripping with sarcasm. “Seriously, do you ever think before you open your mouth?”
“Enough with the arguing! You were about to sell us completely useless junk that was nothing like the product you said it was going to be!” Erin yelled, angered over being fooled. “Unless you want to get into trouble, I suggest that you give us back our money right now!”
“And what are any of you supposed to do?” the kobold asked. “Do you think the people who run this place care? Let alone the authorities back above ground? And before you say anything about ruining my reputation here, do you seriously believe anyone will listen to you, let alone believe you? I can tell just by looking at you three that you have no reputation nor anyone powerful backing you up. Just face the truth and admit that you got played by someone better than you.”
“H-How can you do this to people!? Don’t you know what kind of an image you’re creating of your people!?” Arkay asked. “There are all sorts of nasty rumors about kobolds not being trustworthy! They’re seen as nothing but thieves and con artists by a lot of people! How can you enforce such an image!?”
“...Don’t you talk to me about images. I know damn well just how I’m viewed by others,” Lexton said in an angry tone that surprised Erin and her group. “I am fully aware of us kobolds not being trusted by pretty much anyone out there. But have any of you ever considered what is the real cause of all that?”
“Huh? The hell are you talking about?” Ryle asked angrily. “Last I checked, you’re the one trying to screw us over, so-”
“IT’S PEOPLE LIKE YOU THAT HAVE FORCED US TO BE LIKE THIS!” the kobold suddenly shouted, shocking the trio. “Do you have even the slightest idea what it’s like to be small and weak!? Powerless against pretty much anyone around you!? How just about any person can push you around and do whatever they want with you!? People like myself, the kobolds, the goblins and other small races don’t get to call the shots in this filthy fucking world! The moment we have something, it gets taken from us! And if we try to fight back, we get beaten to the ground for “not knowing our place!” You think I’m cowardly for hiding behind golems!? You’re the one who is the coward for trying to beat up someone who can’t even fight back!”
An image of Gibbot flashed in the back of Erin’s mind. What Lexton was saying wasn’t untrue, as she herself had seen the results of such treatment with her own eyes. While she was still angry for being scammed, some of her anger towards the kobold disappeared.
“So you had a tough life? Big freaking whoop! Join the club and maybe you can get some sympathy!” Ryle yelled. “But right now, I don’t give a damn about any of that! Now you give back our money or-!”
“Stop it, Ryle. There’s no point to continue this,” Erin said calmly, surprising the others. “We should just leave.”
“WHAT!? YOU CAN’T BE SERIOUS!” the blonde yelled with a shocked expression. “We can’t just walk away from this little asshole! He took most of our money! We have to get it back somehow!”
“We can’t. One of those golems was able to easily beat you and now there are two of them. Not only that, but I’m sure he has more equipment at his disposal. No matter what we do, there’s no way we can win this,” the redhead explained. “We lost a lot today, but we will only lose far more, if we start a fight here.”
“B-But Ms. Erin, what are we going to do?” Arkay asked. “This was such a big loss for us that it won’t be easy for us to recover from this.”
“We can make the money back through other means. What I’m not willing to lose is either one of you two,” Erin said as she gave a sad smile to her two friends. “That’s one thing I’m not willing to sacrifice, no matter what.”
Both Ryle and Arkay were taken aback by Erin’s words and tone. Both immediately lost all will to argue against their redheaded friend right away.
“Well shit… If you put it like that, I guess we just have to take L on this one,” Ryle said with a sigh. “Even if it does piss me off big time.”
Lexton, although happy that he didn’t have to risk getting his store damaged, was surprised by how rational the redhead was being. He had honestly expected the three of them to try some sort of a plan in order to defeat him, but it seemed like at least one of them could see that it would have been pointless.
Sending the golems back to their positions, Lexton sat back on his chair, hoping to see new customers soon. However, before Erin walked out, she turned back to the kobold.
“Listen, I’m not going to blame you for being forced to do bad things for your own survival, as I have no right to judge you for that,” the redhead said. “But you should know that there comes a point where you aren’t doing such things out of necessity, but for your own convenience. You might want to change your ways, before things go bad. And you should really consider this, as I am speaking from experience.”
“Your advice is noted and appreciated,” Lexton said somewhat sarcastically, not believing that Erin was at all genuine with her words. “Now would you please leave? There might be other customers waiting to get inside and I need to make some money here.”
With that, Erin and her group walked out of the kobold’s store. But as Lexton was getting ready to take in his next customers, he managed to hear a conversation between the redhead and her friends.
“GAH! This still pisses me off to no end!” Ryle complained. “To think that we got taken for such suckers by that guy! I need to punch something in order to calm myself!”
“I’m sure we can find you something to wreck,” Erin said in an attempt to calm her blonde friend. “Just imagine you’re hitting Lune and I’m sure you’ll feel much better. Think of it as practice for when we finally get our revenge on him.”
“Did she say Lune? As in General Lune!?” Lexton said to himself with wide eyes.