Chapter 98 - Masterful (1/2)
Around a week ago, Simon finally received his first ever batch of disciples. Within a certain group that he personally requested for, were his former main cast and the kids that he spent time with as Peter White. Although he had become he de facto ruler or the realm, it was still incredibly hard to get everyone he wanted, nevertheless, Simon managed to locate the few kids that local authorities could not and bring the kids into the fold, with their consent of course.
On one particular adventure, Simon went looking for Jack, only to find the latter getting beaten up by some hoodlums in a decrepit alleyway. Of course this would not do. Simon came to Jack's rescue beat the hoodlums up until they fainted. Since he did not want to scare an 8 year old Jack, Simon spared the hoodlums and left with a now content Jack.
From Jack's point of view, he saw a shining hero with cool horns that he could only dream of having. Sure Simon was a devil, but as an 8 year old kid, Jack liked cool stuff. Horns are cool, so Simon is cool. Simon even helped him take care of the guys that were beating him up, naturally Jack admired Simon's power. It was like staring at a boundless ocean.
Now, Simon stood in a large and open room with many kids playing around in various age groups. Whether they were training or socialising, they all seemed rather satisfied with their current circ.u.mstances. The palace was well decorated and whatever Simon taught was always something that could improve their general ability. There was nothing to lose by being here and everything to gain. If they could learn earnestly under Simon for at least a year, perhaps the kids could become more powerful than their parents before they even become a.d.u.l.ts.
”Hey, Simon are you doing okay over there?” Simon asked Simon as Simon was being constantly pestered by Michelle.
”Huh? What? I am doing fine! Master, I am doing fine, don't worry about me.” Simon tried to laugh Simon off as if nothing was happening.
”Are you sure? Jack is worried that Michelle is bullying too much. Should I seperate her from you?” Simon grinned teasingly.
”No, I will stay here!”
”Why though?”
”...Uh... So I can become stronger through emotional hardship!” Simon used as a blatant excuse to shoo Simon off.
”Okay, fine by me. Just make sure to train hard, as long as you show results, I will be happy.”
Simon left Simon and walked over to Dahlia, who was chasing a bunch of other kids through the room, shouting cheerfully as she tagged other kids.
”Dahlia! I'm cooking dinner for everyone, are you coming?” Simon asked with a warm smile as he approached Dahlia.
”I'm coming papa! But is mama coming?” Dahlia responded with a cute and gentle face.
”Yes, mama is coming.”
”Yey!” Dahlia jumped into Simon's arms as let out a shout of happiness.
”Everyone! Dinner is in 10 minutes! Last one in the dining room is a rotten egg!” Simon yelled as he dashed out of the room.
Immediately, all of the kids began rushing towards the door in hot pursuit of Simon and Dahlia, as if a treasure had just started running away from their very eyes. It was like a swarm of ravenous insects as they began chasing their prey. Such a strong will that all of the kids shared. The will to eat Simon's food.
Today Simon had planned to cook spicy noodles for everyone. Of course he had already long since prepared the food and only needed to finish cooking and then the noodles would be ready to serve. Everything had been planned out so he would not have to rush the dishes like and absolute madman.
”Dahlia, papa is going to give you a sneak peak at all of the food today! You get to see everything 5 minutes before everyone else!” Simon energetically announces to her as he took a left and headed for a set of steel double doors.
”Yey! Papa loves me!” Dahlia cheered with joy as she held on tight.
BANG
Simon jumped through the door and began running around what seemed to be a huge kitchen, pouring ingredients into bowls and adding soup to them all. In the blink of an eye, Simon successfully finished preparing everyone's dinner.