“Good evening, Mrs. Grey,” Einer greeted, without a trace of a smile on his face. Amelia replied with a faint smile of her own. “Good evening, Einer. We’ll just have dinner here, while enjoying the scenery that you must have never seen before. Do you like it?” Einer averted his gaze coldly and briefly. He was just about to sit down and was already being asked such a question by Amelia. But regardless of the rather annoying question, Einer admitted that the night view from the second floor looked very pretty. Especially below was a flower garden with a clear water pond that could even reflect the shadow of the moon. Einer smiled a little at that. “Yes, I like it, ma’am.” “You know, Einer? I’ve always worried about one thing ever since I chose you to be my daughter’s husband; whether or not you can smile nicely at her...? You can’t even smile nicely at your money,” Amelia said, then told the butler to pull out a chair – allowing Einer to sit down. “It’s just... Chelsea grew
The Wood family had a horse farm because they loved horse riding, a sport of the rich in general. This time Einer tried to ride a horse after a long time, the last time he had the chance was when he was still living with the son of an official. “This is the horse, sir.” While he was choosing a horse, a stable keeper came to Einer and gave him a horse that was bigger than the other horses in the place. Einer looked puzzled. “But I didn’t ask for this horse....” “Sorry, sir. This is the horse that your lady has handpicked for you since your wedding day with her.” Einer was silent, while digesting the horse keeper’s words. “This horse is mine?” asked Einer, and the middle-aged man nodded. “Miss said to give this horse to you when you came here to practice horseback riding.” Einer began to look at the horse Chelsea had given him. Putting aside its body shape, the male equine actually looked very manly with its brown skin. His muscles were bigger than any of the stallions th
"Amora, you!""I'm so fucking tired of you, Einer. You broke my mood this morning and you even still ruined my night when I tried to fix my life that you ruined before!" "I ruined your life?""Yeah! You're the reason I lost my glory days as Amora Hills, the pretty and popular one! You ruined that with becoming my worst of the worst boyfriend!" “Amora, what are you talking about? What did I do to ruin your day?" “Your existence! And the fact that you are my boyfriend! It's disgusting! I want to turn back time and never know you. Do you know? Even if this was all a joke, I still wouldn't want to date you in the first place!” Einer was at a loss for words because he couldn't believe that Amora could tell him all that. “You're dating me for a joke?” Einer asked. Amora didn't hesitate to answer, “Yes. You think I'd really fall in love with a guy like you? Haha, don't be silly, Einer.” Amora stood in front of Einer who was much taller than her. “Why should I fall in love with a lonely
The sunlight stole in through the gap in her white curtains, which someone had pulled open. She slowly opened her eyes, still silent with narrowed eyes, a sign of pupils trying to adjust to the sun. Garden sat up, staring at the figure standing on the balcony of her room in a familiar black suit. It was Arthur, her master."Arthur... You're here early in the morning, do you need anything?" the girl asked in a hoarse voice typical of someone who had just woken up. The man she called only turned his head-- not necessarily with his body, then looked back at the courtyard of his headquarters building which showed the members of the GREY FAMILY already preparing with their cars parked there. Receiving no answer made him act immediately, he opened his blanket and then adjusted his pajamas and walked towards his master."Arthur...?" this time Arthur turned around, a flat stare that said nothing greeted his cold morning, growing colder as they stared at each other wordlessly. Let's stop it, G
Calix geared up with the beloved black one. A laptop that was versatile in his cunning eyes. The plan was laid out. The distracted state of the city as it was in the midst of welcoming a new leader was a golden opportunity. Korea's main bank was targeted, what else but to loot its contents? Their leader, Elias-- finished straightening out the plan and prepared to give the signal. At exactly 8am, the contents of the main vault should be in their car."Calix, enter the security network and disconnect the cctv throughout the bank building. Lloyd, you take the car away. Come here when I call. Roan, Roan and Elias will enter through the underground parking lot, go to the security room and detain the guards temporarily-if it takes forever that's fine too, after which one of you must immediately close all access in and out of the bank after hearing my signal. While Arthur and I ask for the lock code, tell Roan to take all the safe deposit boxes." everyone nodded in unison from where they wer
"Don't fight..." everyone was taken aback when the pistol Arthur had quickly pulled from his coat pocket was used to aim at one of the braves who had been sneaking up on Arthur, pointing a weapon similar to his own from slightly to the right. His movements were smooth, but Arthur's ears were sharp enough to read his amateurish movements. Either way, Arthur thought he was just learning how to use a gun and was about to play hero prematurely.The man approached the corpse with a gaping hole in its forehead, crouched down and picked up the gun, brandishing it in the air - warning everyone silently."I haven't finished talking yet, but he's already acting rashly...," he said as if regretting the lifeless man's actions. But his words only made the middle-aged man at the other end of the room even more annoyed, with his remaining courage he shouted, "HEI CRAZY! WHAT DO YOU WANT BY HOLDING US HOSTAGE LIKE THIS?! WATCH OUT! I'LL CALL THE POLICE TO ARREST A LUNATIC LIKE YOU! CRAZY PSYCHOPATH!
"If I knew there would be special guests coming to my house, I would prepare a better welcome than those candies, Lady Chelsea Wood...."Oliver joined Einer and Chelsea's conversation, making the two instantly stand up and look a little confused to react."You're back, Father," Einer said, welcoming Oliver who approached him and Chelsea.Oliver smiled at Einer, before looking at Chelsea and making her freeze. "Apparently my son is friends with Chelsea Wood? I'm surprised, but I'm also happy.""Yes, Sir Perceus; Einer and I are friends. I'm also happy about the fact that we're friends.""Is that so?" Oliver smiled while looking at Chelsea without blinking; his deep, calm eyes seemed to be hiding something and it made Chelsea a little uncomfortable. "Should I ask the waiter to prepare a banquet for you?""Please don't bothering yourself, sir, I only came to talk to Einer for a moment. I also didn't really intend to come this far into your mansion, please don't bothering yourself." Chels
Arthur turned around, staring at the figure who had spoken against his will. An old figure, yet so imprinted on his memory. Kept neatly in the corner of his heart, where he cultivated hatred. So no doubt, if the man immediately stared at the gaze, clenching his hands tightly. Hate half dead at the figure in front of him."What do you want to see me for?" he asked in an unusual tone, indicating his dislike. While the man in front of him flashed a smile, adding to the demonic impression that had long been imprinted on him."I came to see you by accident, I heard that your gang of outcasts managed to break into a bank in the city center, huh?" relaxed, always smiling--this is what describes the man in front of Arthur right now, in contrast to him who is half-dead holding back his emotions."What's your problem?""oh, come on, Arthur. Don't be so fierce with your old friend..." Old friend? Hah, nonsense! Arthur didn't have any old friends, let alone friends who willingly drew swords at hi
Of course Ben would feel humiliated, but he had to try to keep his cool. And his attempt to look calm after something scratched his pride was very pleasing to Einer's eyes, until clearly the man's two cold eyes were laughing at the other person. "Ah... do I look like a butler, sir?" asked Ben then, seemingly trying to break the ice that had become tense due to his own actions. Einer smiled slightly. "No, really...," he replied in a hanging tone, "but because of what you said earlier, I'm reminded of the butler at Chelsea's house-he used to tell me about things in detail-even to the point of mentioning how many numbers are in the price of an item." Ben fell silent again. Einer didn't know what the man was thinking, but he knew that Ben was trying to keep himself calm because of his bold words. Einer admitted, he was indeed a poor man. He lived and lived as he pleased; haphazardly. No schooling, no manners; but to him, that was no reason to let his pride be nudged even a l
Einer frowned slightly, he had never heard of Amora having a friend named Chelsea. "Don't you have a boyfriend?" asked Einer coldly as if it was the sharp edge of a knife. "Ah... Chris is hang out with his friends, and there's no one I can ask for help immediately besides you. You're the only one with a car here." Einer noticed that the parking lot was empty, leaving only his luxury car. "I didn't bring a car because I usually go with Chris, so please... I would be very grateful to you." Einer did not think of helping Amora; he was still very angry for what Amora had done to him. But Einer had another idea. What if Chris found out that the girlfriend he took away from Einer was now coming back to Einer? It would be fun to pit them against each other. Their little fight wouldn't be worth with what Einer had to gain. So Einer unlocked the car and let Amora in. Amora seemed very happy, fastening the seatbelt with vigor. As Amora's request, Einer drove the woman to the address she
Einer was silent, not understanding. "Ah, sorry. I'm so happy that I confused you," Oliver said. "In short, you have the power to mimic other people's powers, Einer. Your power can recognize, absorb and learn the powers of other awakener, just like you did that night." "That night?" "The night when the man named Chris beat you up and you injured him with your power. Do you remember how you did it? You copied Garden's powers."Oliver's explanation sounded fast, the man was excited. But it made Einer even more confused. That night Einer did use a power called telekinesis, he had thought it was a miracle and finally he knew that it was the power of awakening that he had. But now Oliver was saying that telekinesis was not Einer's power? "The power of mimicry, it's a very rare power and has enormous potential. You could be the most powerful awakener, Einer! Your power is extraordinary!" "Will I be able to mimic a power I've never seen before?" asked Einer, making Oliver listen to hi
*** Garden brought Einer home and he was greeted by Robert who was shocked at Einer's appearance. "My goodness, Sir Einer, what happened?" "Calm down, Robert. I didn't crash the car into the garden pond to make me look like this. It's just that there were people who wanted to get acquainted with me earlier." "Were they awakens?" "Yes. One of them is named Arthur Grey." Robert gave the same reaction as Garden. He paused as he was about to take Einer to his room. "Grey? Really?" "Why? You give same reaction as Garden. Who exactly is Arthur Grey?" Robert followed Einer to his room, behind him were several maids ready to assist Einer. "Sir Einer, the Grey family is the biggest rival of the Perceus family." "Oh really? Rivals...?" "Yes. Do you think only the Perceus family has awakens?" "I thought so. I was also quite surprised when they introduced themselves as awakens. I thought awakens lived a very secretive life and hid their abilities from the ge
Einer couldn't drive the car because his head was still a little dizzy, so Garden took his place. During the way home, Garden was so silent that it made Einer think; people who didn't know would think Garden couldn't speak. Einer didn't know how to break this awkward silence, until he saw the small plaster on Garden's forehead. "Lady Garden, I apologize for the wound on your head from that day." Einer had almost forgotten the day he made blood flow down Garden's forehead. Einer thought Garden wouldn't answer, but the woman said, "It doesn't matter, you were just trying to survive." "But aren't you angry?" "I'm used to this kind of thing, and I've had plenty of chances to get it back at you, so don't be shy." Einer swallowed awkwardly, not thinking he would receive such a cold reply but he smiled. "Alright, I'll try to be strong enough to receive your revenge... Garden." Garden glanced at Einer coldly at the man calling her name. "You said not to be shy," if Garden took issue
"I hate you so much," Chris replied, "I don't like losers who can't even protect themselves." "Now I can protect myself, so stop this 'The Storng and The Loser' game because I still want to live in peace." "Do you think you can still live in peace after I ruined your life? Amora Hills, isn't that woman very precious to you?" Einer looked at Chris who was again trying to bring him down. "I took her from you, Einer. The woman you love is mine." Einer looked at Amora who was still in place, also looking at Einer with a hint of guilt in her cold eyes. "Forget it, just take her." Einer's words took Chris by surprise, and so did Amora. "I don't want to deal with a woman who dated me to making fun of me, and a woman who doesn't even consider me human so she just stood by while I was almost beaten to death." Amora looked dumbfounded by Einer's sharp words. "Anyway, women like her are not more important than my life right now. I can get 100 women like her if I want because I'm telling yo
Einer could see the bad things that would happen to him just by looking at Chris's fist. Every step made him shiver, his body remembering what had happened every time he and Chris interacted. But a second later Einer realized if he no longer had a reason to be afraid, he shouldn't hang his head like a loser. Remember what Oliver said; Einer should be proud, he was a Perceus. "You're done, you damn loser!" With his fear gone, Einer could easily dodge Chris' punch. He stepped aside and made Chris seemed like a joke. Everyone was watching them and Chris, who was holding back his embarrassment, looked at Einer sharply. "What are you doing, loser...?" "Avoiding you. Did you think I'd stay still when you threw your hands at me?" Einer replied, didn't look afraid. But that calm answer made Chris' eyes bulge with anger. "What did you say? How dare you say that?" Chris tried to hit Einer again, but this time Einer was able to hold him back. "It turns out that we're just as strong, but
Following Oscar's words that night, Einer came to this place. Einer didn't know why Amelia would choose a place like this just to talk about the contract with him, this place he entered even looked more like a hotel than a cafe. Or indeed a hotel. Einer wanted to feel a little relieved, the info Oscar gave him was right. Amelia Grey, Addenhill's leading doctor who became one of the geniuses in the field of San Luximus medicine. She was really a rich person to be able to rent a place like this. Moreover, she served as the interim leader of the Wood family business which was famous as Addenhill's upper nobility. It still felt like a dream that Einer could come to a luxurious palace-like place like this. Upon arrival, Einer was immediately greeted by two men in black suits, complete with ties and simple communication devices attached to their ears. They looked like secret agents, and as he walked with them on his right and left sides, Einer felt more like a suspect in a drug sm
"Protecting?" "Yes, protecting. Because you know Wood is not a noble family that was just born one year ago. During that time they were victorious, during that time the enemy nurtured themselves and multiplied rapidly. I am protecting that child, so that no one hurts the sole heir of the Wood." Einer was not very expressive in his response. He was silent for a moment, then looked away. "It makes sense," he said, still pausing, "but how long will you continue to hide the girl who has even entered adulthood?" Einer asked then. His eyes were piercing, as if he was attacking the other person with his words. Amelia smiled, feeling more and more interested in the conversation between her and Einer - and Einer himself. "Oh Einer, I like you. You can read situations so well, and like I said; I'd love to have someone like you around." Einer did not respond to the compliment Amelia had given him. The man was still calm, waiting for the continuation of the old woman's words before him.