Chapter 322: Negotiations
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~~~(POV: Jasmine)~~~
~~~(Location: Temporary Ho, Border City)~~~
~~~(Ti: 6:18 AM)~~~
Never, in my wildest dreams, did I expect to have to get up this early after staying up so late. Only having 5 hours of sleep isn't sothing I relish, and I'm not going to function like my usual self. Hailey and Cera decided to play so cards, more specifically, The Shattering. The most popular card ga in all of Gaia.
Apparently, they have so experience with the ga themselves. Long before they t Sally or , they t at a tavern very far from here. The reason the ga went on so long is cause Hailey refused to finish the night without a single win. What I'm most impressed about is how good at the card ga Cera is. Using soone else's deck too.
He borrowed mine, and I'll admit, I have so good cards and bad cards. But the tis I played against Hailey, I could never win. She always knew what I was going to play, but she can't read Cera as she can read . "C'mon, we need to be ready for Helda in case she shows up..." Hailey sounds just as groggy as I feel. This isn't a ti a person should have to get up.
Even with more than 5 hours of sleep, having to get up around 6 isn't right. "I know... I know... Just let sleep for five more minutes..." My eyes refuse to stay open, and I curse Hailey's competitiveness with her brother. It's absolutely ridiculous how they are with each other. "This is all your fault, you know..." Even Hailey gets tired and exhausted without sleep.
Her physical body may not get tired, but her mind does. I assu the sa thing with Cera since he's supposedly stronger than her. I've yet to see any proof of his power. It makes wonder what he's hiding. "I'm sorry I kept everyone up... I just can't stand losing to him... It's like he doesn't even try..." Her words are slow and are devoid of any energy and life.
If I were in her situation, I'd act the sa way. I hate it when people don't take seriously, and that's sothing that she hates too. It's probably worse when it cos from her brother. "Whatever... I'm going back to sleep... Talk with Helda without ... If she even shows up this early..." If she's coming around at this ti, I'm going to miss her.
It's not in my priorities to et this woman, and they'll do just fine without . "You have to stay awake, Jasmine... If she's going to take us, she'll want to know everyone before we do anything..." The longest and angriest groan I've ever produced since my ti with Hailey escapes my lips. She's going to regret making do this. I'll make sure of it.
She forces to stand up on my own two feet, and as we both start to wake up, Sally and Cera co in to join us in the living room... What should be called the living room... Sally looks as tired as Hailey and , but Cera looks like he's ready for anything. "What are you, a magical puppet or sothing?" It ticks off that he's not in the sa state as everyone else.
~~~(POV: Cera Adamo)~~~
~~~(Location: Temporary Ho, Border City)~~~
~~~(Ti: 6:24 AM)~~~
The frustrated face and tone of Jasmine cause a low chuckle to escape from . I'm used to nights where I lack sleep. It's who I am. As a gar, you'd understand. "I'm used to having nights like last night. It's not the first ti Hailey has done this either." She grits her teeth as her eyes slowly shift to my sister. They're not morning people.
Sally isn't happy with either. She knows that I was egging Hailey on. Why? Cause she's my sister, and she deserves to be ssed with. I could've let her win a long ti ago, but it's too fun watching her struggle and swallow her pride. "If it makes everyone feel better, I can go out and get us so food real quick?" This gets a collective growl from everyone's stomachs.
There couldn't be a better answer. "If Helda shows up while I'm gone, you can handle it, Hailey. You have the dagger, after all." She lightly nods her head, barely registering my words before I head out the door. A little down the road, fast and soft footsteps approach from behind. Sally pops up at my side with a smile.
She reaches for my hand holds it in hers. "I'm a little hurt you didn't even consider taking with you. I'm not that mad with you." Her mocking tone is noted, and I know her better than she hopes. She's coming to make sure I get good food, since last ti she didn't get to pick her al when I went out to get sothing. She prefers making a choice herself.
She's not as sly as she thinks she is, at least not with . "Sure, if that's the excuse you want to use to make sure you get food that you want." A massive crimson flush hits her cheeks at how blatantly I called her out. She tries to find a rebuttal. "What? Cat got your tongue?" If angry steam could co out of her ears, they would.
Her hand lets go of mine, and she turns around in a huff, walking back towards the ho. She stops and seems to stare down the road. I don't know what she's waiting for. Her head darts around to look at , and she stomps her way over. "You're supposed to stop and apologize!!" According to who? Just because that's what another guy is supposed to do isn't what I'm going to do.
My arms fold across my chest as a smug smirk graces my face. She's mixed between embarrassnt, anger, and disbelief. "Why do you even expect that from ? You know what I'm all about. I say what I want. I don't hold you to any social expectations. How co I'm held to so?" All the wind is taken away from her anger and disbelief, and all that's left is the first.
Embarrassnt looks cute on her, and she looks down. Twiddling her fingers and trying to talk. She's failed to realize that I'm ssing with her. "You know I'm just ssing with you, right?" She looks at like my worst enemy would. She rears her foot back and kicks in the shin, only to regret it the instant it makes contact.
I imagine it's like kicking tal. "You're the worst! The only reason I'm even coming with you still is cause I want to choose my al!" Her voice is high and not the least bit intimidating. It's like seeing a kitten get mad. She's too sweet to be mad at in a way she looks dangerous. "Stop laughing!" I can't help it. I don't get to see this every day.
~~~(POV: limora)~~~
~~~(Location: On the street, spying)~~~
~~~(Ti: 6:31 AM)~~~
The sight I'm watching would be considered wholeso to so, but I'm here to gather information before Helda cos. I'm giving her my report before she speaks with them later this morning. They start to walk away and towards the part of town that sells food. I keep my distance and make sure I'm unnoticed like I always am.
From where I'm standing, they seem like an okay group of people. Taking chances isn't in our style of doing business, so airing on the side of caution is the best option for right now. The utter amount of food they order is staggering to . How four people can eat so much isn't natural. They must spend a fortune on food, aning they have money...
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A/N: Below this line, I'll be keeping Cera's player information. That way, I won't have to place it into the story above anymore. It takes about 180 words up.
[Slayer (Zern) Lvl.193]
[Exp: 3/100%]
[Title: The Son of Arch-Angel Michael (Hidden)]
[Stats] [Strength - 7095][Endurance - 7045][Dexterity - 7215][Speed - 8240][Focus - 19,660]
[Mana aura control: 6/100%]
[Health: 76,560,000,000/76,560,000,000] [Mana: 216,600,000,000/216,600,000,000]
[Stat Points: 30] [Armor rating: 500]
[Inventory] [Dice of Wayland (Divine)] [Hardened Tree sap Armor (Very Rare)] [The Witness (Legendary Sword)] [Fenrir's Whistle (Divine)] [Sally's Dresses 5x] [Camping gear] [Food Rations 4x] [Dried at 4x] [Fishing poles 2x] [Fish 8x] [Festival Garbs 2x]
[Passive Perks]
[Inheritor of the Sword] [Son of Heaven] [Slayer of Evil] [Holy Willow Trees Savior] [Finder of Legends] [The Divine who has Legend] [Destined for Greatness] [Dungeon Diver] [An Overachiever]
[Active Skills]
[Heavens light Lvl.59 325/5900] [Protected by Heaven Lvl.59 225/5900] [Slash Lvl.77 4600/130000] [Parry Lvl.53 80/5300] [Double Strike N/A] [Kingslayer N/A] [Raging Machine N/A] [Winged Glory] [Angelic Flight] [Divine Pressure Exertion] [Divinity Pulse] [Controled Fun]
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