Chapter 127 - #126 Leone (2/2)

”I see...Well, I am not that type of girl, sorry handsome.” She said with a teasing tone while turning Akashi's ”offer” down.

”I take it that you are with Najenda, right?” Akashi decided to stop this little act between them and went straight to his goal.

”?! Who?” Her eyes widened for split second but then confused expression appeared on her face. She was able to cover it very well but she couldn't hide the increase of her heartbeat from Akashi.

”...Do you know what's the biggest obstacle in improving all of your senses?” Akashi asked after looking at her for a moment without saying anything.

”...” She didn't answer and just continued cautiously observing Akashi.

”Your eyes, for me you see, the strongest sense is sight. Most people believe only in things they can see with their own eyes, in a fight if their opponent just suddenly disappears, they are instantly shocked trying to find them with their eyes instead of focusing on smelling or hearing their enemy. Why? Because sight is much stronger than smell and hearing, it has a wide field of view, being able to see a lot of things at the same time which is very convenient but it can also distract people. Just a few people can use all of their senses at the same time in the battle but those who can are very seasoned warriors that won't be surprised by any moves their opponents will make.” Akashi explained with a content smile.

'...I already guessed that he isn't blind and that's the sole reason why I even tried to mask my shocked expression despite him wearing a blindfold, unfortunately, the idea of him using that blindfold only to train his other senses never crossed my mind. He must have heard an increase of my previously stable heartbeat. If I wouldn't have chosen such a quiet alley, I would have been able to fool him. Tsk!' The woman was a little shocked by how much she failed here.

”On which side are you?” She suddenly asked while looking at Akashi with furrowed brows.

”None, I am on my side, on my family's side. People are selfish creatures that usually only think about themselves and their close people. But you can say 'Hi' to Najenda for me. Now, off with you before I reconsider my opinion of having a lion on dinner. Also, don't bother me anymore.” Akashi said and nodded his head towards the lively street.

”Grrr” She grunted but still turned around while slowly leaving the alley.

'To think he would just let me off like this...and I was already prepared for a tough fight...' She thought but before she left the alley, she suddenly stopped in her steps and glanced back at Akashi.

”Name's Leone and haven't you left those kids alone? Shouldn't you go back fast?” She suddenly introduced herself and asked with a worried tone. She completely forgot about those kids because of that entire chase.

”I guess you need to know my name if you are to say 'hi' for me to Najenda. I am Akashi, nice to meet you. And don't worry about those kids, I have my ways, I wouldn't bother extending this useless chase if I had to leave them unguarded.” Akashi replied with a slightly provoking smirk.

”...Do as you see fit.” She said and entered the main street, blending in with the crowd.

'What the hell was that supposed to mean? ”Extending useless chase”? Anyway, his name sounds familiar, I just can't put my finger on it. I will just ask the boss after I return but I still better check on those kids. However, he doesn't look or feel like a bad person.' Leone thought with a slightly curious expression while trying to recall any memories tied with the name Akashi but she gave up after a while. She quickly went back to the location where the carriage with kids was left.

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*sigh* 'Looks like they are alright. I can feel...some things inside that carriage together with those kids. It feels like danger beast presence but it doesn't make any sense since I would have already smelled blood or feel fear from those kids, weird. Anyway, they are alright and I already learned my lesson so I won't follow them and just decide to trust that man named Akashi. He called them annoying but there was a speck of tenderness in his voice so I can tell that he isn't like those nobles who try to lure kids in with their kind looking faces just to tear those faces off to reveal their fangs.' Leone thought with a small satisfied smile when she arrived at the same roof where Akashi found her and when she discovered that all kids are safe.

'Anyway, Akashi...Akashi. Haven't boss mentioned that name a few times? Hmm, well, whatever. The night is still young so I will go for a few more drinks before returning to hideout!' Leone stretched her back a few times while throwing other worries aside. The cat smile instantly appeared on her face when she thought of more beer.

She still had no idea that once she would return and report this to Najenda, she would be reprimanded for creating an unnecessary dispute with Akashi without any provocation from the other side.