Chapter 331: Before the Fight (1/2)

After several days of planning, the time for the mock battle had come. Despite having Sanae's promise to be his navigator, the battle was still one versus five.

They finished their work for the last day first before driving to Michelle's house, borrowing the personal training room.

Of course, Michelle had prepared everything. From six training capsules to the necessary data. When they entered the mansion and arrived in front of the house, an old man suddenly pushed open the door and leaped toward them.

”Oh! My granddaughter has brought my grandson-in-law home.” The target of his hug was obviously Kai.

Instead of dodging, Kai decided to use his Oscillation Shield to stop him, and Nathan ended up crashing into it.

”You must be so shy.” Nathan pouted.

”I am not. Please act according to your age.”

”Why do I need to do that when it's not necessary? It won't give me money or anything. Instead, there is this research that if you are acting like a certain younger age, you can live longer. I am planning to live long enough until I see my great-grandchildren.”

”…” Kai couldn't rebuke him again as he only let out a sigh. ”Anyway, I think you have read the report, right?”

”Are you talking about the fight or the intelligent beasts? If you are talking about the latter, I have sent the order for investigation…Or Michael has! If it's the former, I am wondering why you are so cruel to want to kill your own wife?” He sobbed.

”Quit your acting.” Kai scratched the back of his head. ”It's just a mock battle. It's not like we are fighting for different reasons?”

”Oh?! Are you talking about family fights that end up in divorce? Wait a minute. Don't tell me you are the guy who will answer the question 'What is the reason for a divorce' with 'Marriage,' right?”

”The answer is true, though. But no, I am not that kind of person. Why are you even asking right now? Haven't you seen enough already? I am not going to change drastically in a short period of time.”

”Ahem!” Suddenly, someone's voice was heard from behind as Michael showed his appearance. ”Father, you should stop bothering him. What if he becomes too bothered with your action and ends up leaving your granddaughter?”

”I will chase him to the end of the world and tie him up. After that, I will use an aphrodisiac and make them do the deed.” Nathan answered with a serious expression as if he would do that for real.

”I shouldn't ask that.” Michael was completely speechless to face this old man. ”And I somehow can't picture you bringing our five thousand soldiers that are scattered all around the base to chase him down.”

”You are truly my son. You can even know my exact thought.”

”Anyway, I think the kids can't really stay for too long because they are not going to stay for the night. That's why it's better to let them finish their battle first before talking like this.”

”Aiya. Now I am taking back my words from earlier. Are you really my son?”

”Yes, I am. I know you are planning to buy time long enough until it has become too late for them to go back to their home and end up staying for the night.” Michael twitched his eyebrows, starting to become irritated.

”I am taking back of me taking back my words.”

”Are you not tired talking like that, Father?”

”Nope!” Nathan stuck out his tongue playfully. ”What? I am not dignified? It's fine. I don't care about my personal image anymore. As for the image of the Graham Family? You are the one who needs to keep it.”

”Ugh!” Michael was hopeless to fight this shameless old man. Even Kai could only shake his head, not knowing how to help him. At the same time, Michelle had been fuming inside this whole time as she suddenly grabbed her grandfather's collar from behind and dragged her. ”I am going to talk to this old man. Give me fifteen minutes.”

”Oh, my granddaughter. How can you do this to your grandfather? Look at your cousins! They respect this grandfather of yours.”

”I will be leaving this household when I am married!” She gritted her teeth and complained as she kept dragging him inside.

”I will keep visiting you! I need to play with my great-grandchildren. Even Kai has become 4-Star generals, the great-grandchildren can't escape from me!”

”You are the bad influence!”

After that conversation, their voices couldn't be heard anymore. Michael Graham looked at them awkwardly.

”I apologize for his behaviors. He is just a family man back in the home, so you will see it every now and then.” He let out a long sigh. ”Anyway, waiting for my daughter to correct my own father, it's better to make the last preparation for your mock battle. What do you think?”

”Sure.” Kai nodded. Even though they had yet to fight, his energy was already drained.

Meanwhile, the one who got shocked the most was none other than Sofia. Kai, Ayaka, Tasha, and Sanae had gotten their share of a surprise last year while Evan had seen him every now and then before Sofia came.

When Sofia found how he acted, she compared it to the one she met this whole time. Nathan Graham would surely throw some sarcasm to her every time he got a chance. That was why this transformation completely blew her mind.

Kai and the others entered the room. Evan patted her shoulder, smiled weirdly and shrugged his shoulder, telling her that she didn't need to mind that much.

She ended up switching her brain off and just forgot about the earlier Nathan, so she could keep her focus on the battle.