Wednesday Spring Break 2016 Day 3 I woke up to the sounds of birds chirping. I yawned, checking the time. Still early, almost nine. Today was finally the day. I changed clothes and headed downstairs. Yukie sat at the dinner table, tapping her tablet screen. “Morning, Yukie. How long have you been up?” I greeted, opening the fridge. “I woke …
Volume 10, Interlude A: Impromptu Training feat. Kisai and Kuan
“You can’t beat me,” Kisai boasted, standing at the starting line. “What are you even talking about, Jin? I have freakin’ asthma,” Kuan pointed out, not looking forward to the laps Tess assigned. “Enough talking. If you possess such stamina, perhaps I should add on additional laps,” Tess threatened, walking up to the two men. The Gatekeeper called in the …
Volume 10, Chapter 3-4: Preparing for the Meeting
I stretched after completing the video and turned off my laptop. I didn’t expect Ace to be so into her commentary. She really did make me want to watch all of them now. Half of the time I didn’t even care about the battles, more engrossed by Ace’s words. She was on pretty good terms with everyone too. It seemed …
Volume 10, Chapter 3-3: Battles of the Past II feat. Shui and Xi
Archive Battle 3: Shui v Xi “Hey, back with another edition of “Ace Talks”. We have featured guests Shui Lau and Xi. As you all know, Xi is from the other heroes. My partner today is the false archer, Ichaival Darryl. Darryl, before we start, tell us a little about yourself,” Ace started her commentary as if were the intro …
Volume 10, Chapter 3-2: I’m in a Magazine?
What time was it now? I checked my phone and saw it was half past noon. Should I eat lunch? I did have a late breakfast but was feeling hungry already. I turned off my TV. Let’s see what was in the fridge. “Yuki, you hungry yet?” I saw Yukie cooking in the kitchen. “Yukie, when did you come in? …
Volume 10, Chapter 3-1: Battles of the Past I feat. Ichaival, Jen, Tess, and Kyoi
Tuesday Spring Break 2016 Day 2 I woke up, my entire body aching. Yawning, I headed downstairs and saw Yukie staring at her tablet. “Morning, Yukie,” I greeted. “Good morning, Yuki. Your clothes are all rumpled, would you like me to iron them?” Yukie asked. “No, that’s okay. I’ll wash them tomorrow. I’m not going anywhere today,” I declined. “Very …
Volume 10, Chapter 2-2: Tess’ Orientation Aftermath
Zhuyu sat in the living room, drinking water. We were in more dire need of that than him! I then noticed the sweat on his forehead. S***, did Tess make him go through training too? “Welcome back. How was your orientation?” he asked. “Bro, f***…. damn, too tired,” Jacque answered. “Now you see why I didn’t tell you anything,” Zhuyu …
Volume 10, Chapter 2-1: Tess’ Orientation
Monday Spring Break 2016 Day 1 “I see. That’s really helpful. Thank you for the information,” Zhuyu spoke with Mom downstairs. “No, the pleasure is all mine. The payment was just a joke. I didn’t think you would take it so seriously,” Mom responded. Zhuyu jotted down notes on a tablet while Mom spoke. She showed him photos from my …
Volume 10, Chapter 1: Felicty’s Rant
Sunday Winter Quarter 2016 Day Before Spring Break “Felicity, please just calm down,” I advised, watching her chug down another glass of liquor. “No… you don’t understand, Yuki. I just don’t get it. How come no one talks to me like they used to?” Felicity complained, pounding the table. Felicity invited me over because she wanted to hang out. The …
Volume 10, Prelude: Seeds of a Revolution
“Hand me the case, Al,” a man commanded. Al nodded, transferring possession of the briefcase over to his master. The man, in his early fifties, strolled past a long line of well-dressed servants, who flanked him on both sides. When he walked past, they bowed their head in respect, courteous expressions on their faces. Al remained behind, watching him walk …