"What do you want, Lake? Name it right now, and I'll see to it that your wish is fulfilled." Sarah looked at Lake earnestly, her words so steady and reliable."I don't think I want anything for now," Lake replied, shaking her head."Ah, I see...""But maybe I'll need your help next time, Sarah. There's no time limit, right?"Sarah chuckled softly as she stroked Lake's shoulder in a gentle motion and said, "Of course, you can contact me anytime if you need anything, and I will make sure that I will be there when you need help.""Thanks, I guess I should get back to where I was.""Yes, go ahead. Thanks again for your service, Lake, I'm really happy that you could participate."Lake just threw a smile at Sarah, then she said goodbye to her friends before starting to leave from backstage. However, before actually walking away, Lake bumped into Tira, the girl who was actually going to perform, but suddenly had to be replaced by Lake because Tira fainted."Hey, you're okay, right? How are y
Darren was returning the stacks of books to the library with Cassie after the training camp lessons were over. But unfortunately, Master Jael didn't give a follow-up lesson on the climbable fireball material. Although most of them were very disappointed, they knew that they couldn't protest, or else the master would get even angrier, which was very unfavorable. They could fall behind on the material."Here are the last three books," Cassie said as she gave the books to Darren, who was climbing the ladder to put the books on the high shelf. Cassie was underneath the young man, passing the stack of books carefully and bit by bit, while Darren was in charge of arranging the books neatly as before.Darren nodded, took the books from Cassie's hand, and then he began to arrange them in such a way that, when he was done, the young man went down the stairs, and Darren joined Cassie at the bottom."It's done, the books are neatly arranged as before." Darren patted his hands together as he look
"I honestly don't know whether to go or not," Darren replied, "I haven't thought much about it, but if you're forcing me to give you an answer now, I'm going to say no.""Why not?""Because I'm not interested, just like you." Darren said quietly, "That's for now, but you never know, I might change my mind, right?"Cassie moved her head up and down, "I know what you mean, I'd support you if you went, I'd definitely support Nail. Yeah, we'll see how it goes." Cassie's eyes looked ahead, "Look, here we are. And oh ....""Why Cassie?""You can see for yourself in front of the palace," Cassie said as she pointed ahead.Darren turned his gaze, and then he was stunned with his lips open, unable to believe what he was seeing.***How could you not be surprised? Both Finn and Lake were currently faced with an enormous meal on the table. Helena prepared the food for Darren's two friends, which honestly seemed quite excessive. Finn and Lake were not big guests. They just wanted to see Darren.La
Darren was quite surprised to find Finn and Lake at his house. It was too late in the day to be considered afternoon. Darren's footsteps were stuck in the doorway, his eyes glued to his two best friends."Lake? Finn? You guys here?" Darren asked as he dragged his feet towards them. "Since when did you come?""They've been here since this afternoon," Helena said, suddenly appearing from the kitchen, just as Lake was about to answer Darren's question.Since Helena's words were true, Lake nodded and said, "That's right, we've been here since this afternoon. Me and Finn are waiting for you, Darren.""I'm sorry, I just got back, you guys have been waiting too long. " Darren's voice implied that the young man was sorry.Finn waved a hand and said, "It's not a big deal, your mom prepared a lot of food anyway, we're just happy, our stomachs will be full. So, I don't mind, do you mind, Lake?""Yep!" Lake exclaimed firmly and earnestly, and she smiled so wide and happy. "You look tired, don't y
Gio returned to see King Edward after being asked to go on an errand. The handsome man met the king, who was currently reading a book in a very large and spacious private library, filled with books lined up on the shelves.King Edward had his face down, looking at the text he was reading, when Gio, the royal advisor, appeared near him. King Edward looked up, closed his book, shifted the chair he was sitting on, then turned his body around.The king saw Gio bending his body before him, ready to receive the information he had assigned to his personal advisor."Gio, so what?" King Edward asked, looking at Gio with a curious look on his face.Gio's lips pressed together for a moment before giving an answer, others would know if the man was thinking of the right sentence to say."Everything is good, Your Majesty, the plan is going smoothly as desired. It's already the third day, and the glass boxes on the steps of the palace are getting more and more.""I see.""That's right, my king, I'm
By the sixth day, the paper with the names of those who would be included in King Edward's game was getting more and more in the glass box, it was almost full, just a little more. Tomorrow was the last day, but every day, many people still came to the palace to enter their names. Some came alone and entered their names bravely and confidently, some came represented by their parents, and some even asked to be accompanied by other people (friends, family, cousins, etc.) just like Nail, who asked Darren and Cassie for help that time.As we approached the last few days before registration closed, it was clear that people were very excited, which meant that the game was about to start, and everyone wanted to see it.And here Darren was, right in his yard, he was leading the way, venturing closer to Helena, who was doing her routine of watering the plants so that they wouldn't wilt.Darren was about to make a confession, he had prepared himself. Helena smiled and greeted Darren once he was
It was true what Nail said, the Crimson Country's vast and clean city square was full of people, especially in a certain part, located near the fountain, where a crowd had gathered, right in front of an information board.Darren and Nail were still standing at the entrance to the town square, both of them exchanging glances."That's where the information is posted," Nail said, "The sign lists the provisional names of those who will participate. Let's take a look."Nail waved a hand, instructing Darren to move forward immediately, then join the people at the front."Nail!""Yeah, why?"Darren ran a little to catch up with Nail, who had stopped in front of him. "Nail, I think it's better to wait for the crowd to die down first so you can easily read the writing there, keep looking for your name."Nail's head turned back, staring at the crowd. "Yes, you're right, but I'm already very curious.""Suit yourself, I'm just suggesting that if you want to see it now, so be it." Darren shrugged
With his body straightened, Finn faced Darren fully. "Seriously, you have an idea, Darren? Please tell me right now." Finn pleaded, high hopes already soaring in his chest."I just thought my idea could be tried," Darren replied, "of course if you agree.""Darren, please tell me right now." Finn urged, "I need to hear that. And you're right, maybe I can try your idea."Darren's head nodded. "So, what if you put your name in that glass box, again? You could try, right?"Instead of Finn responding quickly, Nail spoke first, starting with a flick of his finger. "I agree, you can try that, Finn, after all, registration isn't closed yet, there's still time."Darren chimed in again, "What do you think, Finn?""Can I do that?" asked Finn, doubt crossing his expression."Why not? Who's going to tell you not to? In fact, your name isn't even on the list, so you just put your name back in the box, it's all done, and you'll be listed again." Nail clapped his hands, the grin on his face growing w