Chapter 49 - Took a drastic turn [3]
Brandon ran a hand through his hair and his grip on the halberd loosened slightly as he watched the attackers lower their weapons.
And then she walked in leisurely.
His gaze instinctively snapped toward the entrance as a new figure stepped forward, walking through the destroyed storefront.
She was... something else.
Long, raven-black hair cascaded down her back, framing a sharp yet undeniably beautiful face.
Her black eyes had an almost lazy confidence...
But what really caught his attention was her body.
A black sports bra hugged her torso, exposing her toned arms and the sculpted muscles of her abdomen.
Defined abs, a deep cleavage, and a sleek, athletic frame.
As his gaze went down he saw her skin fit athletic pants 'Damn thighs...'
Naevora looked around at the destruction and muttered "Girls, its enough..."
The women who had been engaged in combat with Ravene and Brandon immediately lowered their weapons, standing at attention.
Even those who had been knocked down or injured forced themselves to stand, brushing off their wounds as if they didn't matter.
Within seconds, a team of medics rushed into the store, moving between the fallen attackers to assess their condition.
Ravene stepped forward and looked at Naevora "Naevora Le Vörtdämmerung, what are you doing here... doing silly tests on him?"
-_- The what?
Brandon turned his head, staring at Ravene like she had just spoken an incantation from some ancient tome.
Naevora... Le Vörtdämmerung?
Was that a name or a final boss title?
'Pfft...' Brandon barely managed to keep a straight face.
Naevora glanced at Ravene and smiled faintly "I was just curious about him..."
Putting the halberd down, Brandon walked forward, standing beside Brandon.
Glancing at Brandon, Ravene asked "What would you do if something happened to him?"
Naevora lazily stretched her arms above her head, and Brandon's gaze fell on her armpits 'Oh... armpits.'
With a sigh, Naevora spoke "He is fine right? And you too... you instantly realized and acted along with it."
Ravene glimpsed at Brandon and nodded her head "Ofcourse, I realised when I saw the bullet shell embedded in the glass."
"The first bullet is rubber, so even if it hits him, it won't cause lethal damage."
"And since we're in Solvyrn City... one of the most secure places in the region—I knew there was no way an actual hit squad had infiltrated this deep without alerting the authorities..."
"If only I had realised its a real threat, I would have killed everyone here instantly... and wouldn't even let Kael fight."
"I know this is a test, and that's why I held back and let the attackers approach him, I also wanted to know how he will handle himself."
Naevora clapped her hand "Haha, that's good... Nicely done, Ms. Ravene."
She then glanced at Brandon and smiled "Boy, I like you..."
What?
The attackers, the medics, even the damn cashier hiding behind the counter peeked out slightly, waiting for his response.
Eh? Brandon was confused. Is this a love confession?
"Sorry, I already have a girlfriend."
Huh?
EH?
The people in the room were taken aback, and Ravene couldn't help but giggle.
Naevora was quite flustered and replied "No.. I mean, I am interested in you."
Brandon nodded his head "Yeah, I don't even know you.. How can I accept your confession when I already have a girlfriend?"
"I appreciate your feelings, though."
Naevora's lips twitched "Nice humor, you little brat."
Hm? Ravene wrapped her arm around Brandon's shoulder "My Kael is not a brat."
"Well, jokes aside... why is an SS awakener like you is interested in Brandon?"
Oh? Brandon was surprised 'An SS rank awakener? Stronger than Aunt Rave?'
With a nod, Naevora spoke "I have decided to accept him as my disciple."
Eh? Brandon blinked his eyes 'Disciple?'
Naevora reached out, as if trying to place her hand on Brandon's shoulder...
However, Ravene grabbed her wrist and twisted it back to her "What do you mean... by accepting him as disciple?"
Hm? Naevora's eyes squinted "It is what it means..."
A red glint passed through Ravene's eyes "And who decided that?"
Feeling her wrist getting twisted, Naevora spoke "I decided it myself."
Naevora's aura raised slightly "What? You think you can stop me? You are just an S-rank awakenere with little experience... always rolling around in lab."
Ravene's grip on her wrist tightened "Is that so? Wanna go for it? I don't mind fighting you..."
*woosh* As the tension shifted, Ravene's crimson aura collided with Naevora's white aura, and the pressure around them was crushed.
The resulting clash of energy sent a shockwave rippling through the store... cracked floors split further, loose debris lifted into the air before dropping back down, and the sheer weight of their auras sent pressure crashing down on everyone in the room.
However, with a sigh, Naevora retracted her aura and rubbed her neck "Haa, I am not in the mood to fight. I already got permission from the Headmistress and Charlotte Fleurdys."
Hm? Ravene also pulled back her aura, and her eyes narrowed "Charlotte?"
'Big Sister?' Brandon's gaze lowered.
Ravene retracted her hand and immediately reached out to her pocket.
Taking her mobile, she quickly dialled Charlotte's number.
As soon as the call connected, Ravene asked "Char, about Kael..."
She heard Charlotte's voice from the other side "Yes, Sister Rave... I agreed to that. Naevora is someone I worked with in the past... and I have trust in her abilities."
"Right now, she is best suited to train him."
Ravene's eyes narrowed "I see."
With that, she cancelled the call and put the mobile back in her pocket.
Naevora's gaze turned to Brandon "From now on, you will be my disciple, what do you say?"
This time, Ravene also stayed silent as the decision is in Brandon's hand now.
Feeling their gazes, he just sighed "I will think about it. For now, I came here to spend my weekend, so I will spend my weekend."
"Thank you for the little stunt you pulled that ruined my clothes here."
With that, he grabbed Ravene's wrist and walked out of there "Come on, Aunt Rave..."
Ravene smirked slightly but allowed him to pull her along.
As he left, Naevora stood there dumbfounded 'This brat...' her lips twitched in frustration.
But she also found his personality rather amusing.
A small smile found its way into her lips 'Interesting guy indeed.'
...
The air outside was noticeably calmer than inside the destroyed store, but the faint hum of energy still lingered in Brandon's body.
But now, as the two of them stepped toward the lift at the end of the mall corridor, Ravene stopped him.
"Wait, Kael."
He turned his head slightly, seeing Ravene stopping in place.
She reached out and her fingers grazed his shoulder.
Brandon blinked, a little caught off guard.
"Huh?"
She didn't answer immediately, instead focused on where his jacket had been torn... a small cut visible just underneath.
"It's bleeding," she muttered, her brows furrowing slightly.
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Brandon glanced down at his shoulder and realized she was right.
A thin line of red trailed down his skin, "Oh? That... earlier in the fight, I guess."
He had barely even noticed it during the chaos.
His adrenaline had been too high and his focus was entirely on combat, but now that he was out of the heat of battle, a dull sting throbbed under his jacket.
Ravene exhaled softly, shaking her head "Come with me, let's go and check that first."
Brandon frowned slightly "It's just a scratch—"
"I don't care," she interrupted.
Brandon sighed.
When Ravene decided something, arguing was usually a waste of breath.
So instead, he relented and followed her as she turned and walked toward the nearest medical station.
...
The medical lounge was nestled on one of the upper levels of the shopping complex.
A few nurses glanced up as Ravene led him inside, but the moment they saw who she was, they didn't even ask questions.
One of them approached swiftly "Miss Ravene, do you need assistance?"
Ravene shook her head "Just a minor injury. I'll handle it myself."
The nurse hesitated, but at Ravene's sharp look, she simply nodded and stepped back.
Brandon raised an eyebrow in amusement "Do you have some VIP pass or something?"
Ravene let out a chuckle "Something like that."
She guided him to one of the sleek medical chairs at the side of the room.
Brandon sat down, watching as she grabbed a small first-aid kit from the nearby counter.
She pulled up a stool and sat across from him, reaching for his arm.
"Jacket off."
Brandon shrugged his arms out of the damaged outer layer.
His black shirt underneath was also slightly torn at the shoulder, exposing the cut.
Ravene took one look at it and exhaled "It's not deep, but you should still be more careful."
"Kinda hard to be careful when I'm getting jumped by assassins in a shopping mall."
Ravene shot him a look, but then she smiled and shook her head helplessly.
She dipped a cloth into a small vial of antiseptic solution before pressing it against his shoulder.
Brandon hissed at the sudden sting.
"Tch—damn, that burns."
"Don't be a baby," Ravene muttered, but she was surprisingly gentle as she cleaned the wound.
Brandon let his eyes wander as she worked.
The close proximity made him notice things he usually didn't... like the way her eyes flickered with focus, or the way her lips pressed together slightly when she was concentrating.
Ravene wasn't just strong... she was effortlessly beautiful.
"Done," she said, breaking him out of his thoughts.
She placed a thin, glowing bandage over the wound as the material seamlessly blending into his skin.
"That should help it heal faster," she murmured, leaning back slightly.
With a nod, he uttered "Yeah, now gimme a kiss..."
Ravene's eyes narrowed playfully, and she took a bandage to seal his lips "No..."
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