Chapter 193: Rank Up Test (1) (1/2)

Looking at the receding figure of the blonde amazonian giantess, Aiden was left speechless for quite a while. Whilst he did not comment on it as they talked, the most incredulous thing he found wasn't the height, build, or the power she emanated from herself. No, what Aiden found the strangest was her attire.

Apart from some ragged piece of black fur that was wrapped around her to cover her delicates, the only piece of clothing she wore was a large and spacious hooded cloak that she used most of the time to pull on it to cover and hide her front, mostly barren body.

If she found it troublesome, why didn't she use normal, proper clothing to cover herself? What was the point of such revealing attire? Aiden couldn't put his mind to it.

Shaking his head lightly, he forced these thoughts out of his mind and focused back on his friend. Now that Naybeah was gone, Mary was, once again, free to join in on their conversation, albeit she continued giving the cold shoulder, much to Aiden's continued chagrin.

Deciding to just ignore the matter with the girl, for now, he gently patted Cole's back, waking him from his stupor for the nth time today. With a friendly smile stretching on his face, he spoke in a calm and gentle manner.

”Don't worry Cole. Everything will be all right.”

Matching his gaze, Cole looked at his friend with a troubled expression.

”So, what did you wanted to tell us? Mary is here now.”

He took a quick glance at the curly-haired woman, who had a cold, hurt look on her face, but was clear that she was listening in on their talk.

Upon his words, Aiden also glanced at Mary, only to sigh at how hurt she looked. Aiden didn't know what he had done that offended her, as he was just talking to the giantess. He did not speak ill and was just curious about the exotic look of the female warrior.

Still, something must have set her off, as she was not looking hurt, but instead offended. He smiled at her wryly, before turning his attention back to his friend. Taking a breath of fresh air, he decided to change the subject and began to briefly tell what had happened in the office during his meeting with Sarah.

However, he did not go into detail, at least not yet. He still had time to tell everything and sour their mood tomorrow morning. No, right now, there was a much more important topic they had to cover. His attention slowly shifted towards Cole, who was still rather nervous, about the test he was about to face all by his lonesome.

Finally, as he got the important and relevant part about Cole's test, he stopped talking and as the smile on his face slowly widened into an obvious grin, he waited a few moments before he revealed the information he got from the leader.

”...and, you do not need to worry about all the injuries or faulty play during your test, as I was allowed to go in with you and foresee the whole test. So you do not need to worry, but doing your very best, and try to pass the trial! I know you can, you even fought to a standstill against those Sea Devils!”

”You? They allowed you to go in and oversee the test? H-how?!” Mary yelped out in surprise upon this shocking revelation. Usually, the event was supposed to be private, and only the examiners and the examinee were allowed to enter the side room.

Well, there were the occasional exceptions, like with Aiden's case, but in general, this was a true statement.

Cole's eyes also lit up with the spark of hope as soon as he processed his friend's words.

”R-really?” He exclaimed with surprise before he stopped in his own tracks and took a moment to collect himself before continuing. ”Ehrm, I mean, that is good, for sure, but I still need to be able to pass the test myself. You can't help me or cheat me through. I need to be skilled and strong enough to pass this hurdle.”

Nodding, Aiden agreed with his friend.