10 Instinc (2/2)

”Look kid I'm not your encyclopaedia. Your school should have taught you all of this but of course, they didn't. Go to your local surpa.s.ser library you should find what you looking for on repulsion and attraction. It would be a sealed art if many people could perform it. But because it's extremely rare anybody can read about it. But answering your question, attraction is possible. When attraction and repulsion are used together it becomes the pulsattra arts. Then it's no longer a high-level art but one above. Like the fire clan has phoenix fire. They can instantly heal themselves from severe injuries. Currently, only the Queen can use that art. We too have a regeneration art called 'lightning regeneration' where we send our cells into overdrive increasing the speed of mitosis. We then rebuild the body part that got destroyed. However, we can't perform this move on others like the fire clan can without severe risks. The water clan has the blood arts and other clans have theirs.”

Lexi rolled her eyes at her father. In the end, he loved to show off his extensive knowledge of the world and Kai was the best listener. His eyes were wide open as he listened with excitement. He was so excited you could almost see his tail wag. Gaining a direct lesson from the former Duke was a blessing he did not take lightly.

Then Jacques Montreal sighed, ”At first I didn't notice it but you have an immense amount of talent. But currently, you are fighting like a headless chicken relying solely on instincts. If you can polish that and all your flaws you will do well for yourself. I'm not saying you will be able to become King but I'm not saying you can't. Go home and find yourself a good teacher and you can go far. I'm sorry things didn't work out with my daughter. You did lose in the end so we will be going our separate ways.”

However, contrary to expectations Lexi shook her head, ”I choose him.” Then she looked at Kai, ”I choose you.”

Both Kai and her dad were confused, ”How so? I lost didn't I?” Kai said contorting his face in confusion.

”I never said you had to win to win. I said that n.o.body has ever beaten me AND n.o.body has ever pa.s.sed. There is no correlation between the two.”

Kai nodded his head as that is what she said…

Jacques Montreal, on the other hand, was having a hard time understanding, ”I don't get it… You have fought matches that were a lot closer than this but you decide to choose him. Yes, I did say he has talent but he needs training to erase the years of ingrained mistakes. That's not a task any teacher can achieve and in the meantime won't you be holding yourself back for him to catch up?”

”That's why I want you to teach him. Who better than you, the former Duke of The Lightning Clan. You could have gone even further up but you chose to heed your father's call and became the successor of the company. If you train him individually and also train us to fight together, I believe we can make it.” Lexi said with determination burning in her eyes.

Jacques Montreal gave up when he saw her expression. When she got like that there was no changing her mind. So he sighed, ”I guess that makes you part of the family.” He said looking at Kai.

”Will you explain the marriage thing?” Jacques asked Lexi.

”No, you can.”

”Okay.” Then he looked at Kai again, ”This marriage is strictly business related. Teaming up with my daughter is going to create a lot of press. You are going to have to travel all around the world doing interviews. It won't be all the time so don't stress about it. Anyway, the problem is that you are from Drauton and as you know. Drauton requires a visa to travel to the other four countries where if you are born out of Drauton no visa is required. We can't wait two weeks every time for your visa to clear. So if you marry my daughter you will be added to the family register. Then you can travel without a visa. She will be keeping my surname and adding yours at the end. Lexi-Montreal-Adler is how she'd be post-marriage. By keeping my surname she still has access to everything under her name. As her 'husband' you have the same access.”

”You guys can discuss the nature of your relations.h.i.+p yourself. Whether you actually want to try being a married couple. Or where relations.h.i.+ps other than the two of you are allowed. Of course, it will never develop further as you are already married. Or you can just be friends, it's up to you. However, to keep up appearances you will be living together.”

Kai nodded his head, ”I understand, however, I am going to be adding a change. I will not be using any of your money, I will take care of myself, and I will work part-time jobs or anything and fend for myself. Then after I am strong enough, I'll rise in the ranks and one day I'll even pay you back for the fees you had spent saving my life. I really appreciate that by the way. And I know I'm being prideful but sometimes it's what a man has to do.” Kai said with an unwavering spirit.

Jacques Montreal sighed, ”Look kid, I can understand what you must be feeling. Although you come from money it's nothing compared us. I get that you want to defend your pride by making this statement. But how do you plan on taking care of my daughter without my money?”

”I don't need to. You said we can discuss the nature of our relations.h.i.+p. So if we are married friends then doesn't that mean that I take care of me and she she. She still has access to all your funds so she will be okay.”

”I'm happy with these arrangements, ” Lexi said.

Then Kai turned to Lexi, ”How certain are you that I am the correct partner?”

Lexi looked him in the eyes, ”100% and you?”

Kai sighed when he heard her answer and then he pursed his lips, ”60%... I have another selfish request… Give me one month to search for another partner. You have been searching for 2 years and that's why you are certain. Me on the other hand, this is my first time. I have no reference to compare it to hence my uncertainty. I discovered something in this fight and I want to confirm it. I know how stupid this must sound. Potentially throwing away training from your father or even walking away from someone as strong as you.” Kai sighed, ”Even so, I know if I don't do this I'll always be uncertain if I made the right choice…”

Lexi pursed her lips then nodded her head reluctantly, ”I understand and I would rather have you 100% present. So I'll give you a month. Go confirm what you need to.” Then she smiled.

Kai emptied his lungs, ”Thank you! Then I guess we are done here…” Kai said hesitantly.

”I guess we are.” She said pursing her lips and then she walked away with her father.

Once they were out of the building, ”So how about we set up some suitors for you when we get home to Strera?” Jacques Montreal said.

”No need, he will be back.” She said smiling confidently.

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