Chapter 240 - Rean vs Karon (1/2)
[Karon point of view]
Early in the morning, before Rean going to his usual adventure's briefing, I stop him in his track, to talk to him regarding the uncertainty within me
”Rean, can I have a moment please?” [Karon]
”By all mean. Actually, I also would like to talk with you” [Rean]
”Really?” [Karon]
”Yes. Lately, you feel off. I say that, but I only just notice it this morning. I don't know what or why, but is there something that has been bothering you lately?” [Rean]
I see. I'm glad that he actually noticed it, albeit I am also a bit disappointed since he noticed it quite late.
”Umm... When you awaken the blessing for the first time, did you feel, any uncertainty?” [Karon]
”Uncertainty? A lot of it” [Rean]
”Really!? Someone who's calm and composed like you feel that way!” [Karon]
”I might appear calm on the surface, no, I have to appear calm in front of all of you, since I'm your elder brother. But it's true, me, Brother Ash, and even Princess Diana feel many worries and uncertainty. Maybe along the way, we just learn to hide it from all of you” [Rean]
That's rather unexpected. I always got the impression that he's calm, mature and someone that could think something through rather easily. In a way, much like Brother Ash, he's dependable but also quite opposite from Brother Ash usual brash personality
”Then, how do you deal with it?” [Karon]
”Just like what you do now. Seeking advice from other. I got it from Brother Ash, Princess Diana, and even Mrs Gizzere” [Rean]
”I see. Well, there's some feeling that is rather hard to explain, but it has been bugging me” [Karon]
”Take your time and explain it step by step” [Rean]
”Well. Lately, I have this feeling, each time I was in battle, there was a part of me that wanted to kill someone that hurt us... I have always thought that it was due to my father, but, could it be, it was all me? The more I think of it, the more I think thought something is wrong with me, that I, ughh, this is frustrating, I don't ...” [Karon]
”I see... Well, how about we spar for a bit. Just the two of us” [Rean]
”Huh? Why is that?” [Karon]
”Master Jacks had taught me an art to read through an opponent mind and feeling. Think of is as a way for one to dig through his opponent mental status through clash of steel. He says that often time, word that are hard to describe, or rather a hidden emotions will often spur out during stress situation. Be it battle, or sport, exams or any stress related matter. That's why, I think it's better for us to spar for a bit” [Rean]
I see. If that help me sort out my feeling, I will gladly accept it, but
”What if, I accidentally kill you?” [Karon]
(Ooh, I can suddenly feel a bit of blood lust... But, it's rather...) ”Do you really think you can beat me, Karon” [Rean]
”!” [Karon]
He uses Brother Ash favourite phrase.
”Very well, but don't complain if you got hurt really bad!” [Karon]
”Challenge accepted” [Rean]
As the two of us go to the training hall, I can see that Rean is rather calm. I'm sure part of my negative emotions leak out just now, and yet he is still...
”Here we are. Draw your weapon” [Rean]
”I warn you. You might get hurt” [Karon]
”A small price to pay, to better understand you” [Rean]
Somehow, I feel irritated...
~Dash~
”!” [Rean]
Taking my hammer from the item bag, I quickly launch a dash attack. Rean was a bit surprise, but he reflected the attack rather well, so much so that I trip because he is using my own momentum to push me
(Kill someone that hurt you) [Serial killer dwarf]
(Rean is... Rean is my family!) [Karon]
”...” [Rean]
”Exploding earth needle!” [Karon]
The sudden spell outburst is nothing for him, as he simply dodge it sideway before counteract with his own darkness spear. It wasn't at his full strength, maybe because he took pity on me
”How about this!” [Karon]
~Throw hammer~
As expected, Rean dodges it easily, and he is coming to attack me, but
”Do you think I'm a fool!” [Karon]