Chapter 440 - PRINCE CHARMING (1/2)
The cheerful woman stuck her hand towards Kaito with inexplicable enthusiasm. He looked at her for a moment as if trying to understand her motives. He did not notice other emotions apart from the friendly gusto in both her eyes and attitude.
The unwarranted friendliness made him suspicious.
He did not shake her hand. Instead, he turned to his silent uncle and looked at him in question. Usually, when Taiki came in the evening, they did not talk. He would knock on the door, and Kaito would leave the room with him.
They would go to a reserved training room and fight it out. The only words that would be exchanged were of Taiki offering instructions during the session. Kaito would nod in acceptance when guidance was given. He did not shun the teaching because he had quickly realised that his uncle was much stronger than him.
Still, it could be said that Kaito was not much inferior to Taiki. It was just that his skills had degraded over the years. When he was in his teens, improving his skills as an ȧssassin and a fighter was his top priority. But as he grew older, he did not have anyone to challenge him.
His life became boring and easy.
If it were not for the simple reason that he was on Martial Island against his will, he might have enjoyed the excitement of losing to someone and improving his body once again. Even as he resisted his imprisonment, he could not deny it. The thrill of the fight was once again awakened in his soul.
Still, he did not like his uncle.
But he had gotten accustomed to the routine, and it even gave him a sense of stability in the comfortable prison. Therefore, he could not accept a sudden change to their usual thing.
”Kaito, this is my apprentice, Nicole Jiang.” The tone was a little stiff.
Taiki was not a man of many words, and he was a little awkward in social interactions. Therefore, he did not know how to make the situation more comfortable for the younger people.
”I thought we should have a change of pace in your training. You have absorbed all my teaching in the last month quite quickly. The things you are lacking right now are power and experience. Once you push your body harder and engage in fights with other people, you will have a chance at beating me.” Taiki responded calmly.
Kaito understood the meaning of the words. He could say that he was already familiar with everything about his uncle's skills. However, he was a little less powerful. Even his faster speed could not beat the hidden power Taiki seemed to have in his bones.
It was frustrating because he could predict all the moves and could dodge almost all attacks. But once his uncle came in contact with him, he would win every single time. He could not wait until he was able to beat the man to a pulp.
”Nicole will spar with you for a while.” Taiki continued. ”Even though she is my apprentice, we do not have the same fighting style. She practices ancient martial arts and should be a good match for your level of power.”
Nicole laughed because she was used to Taiki's ineptness in expressing matters in the best way during conversations. She always had to explain things in a gentler way when they were in meetings. Taiki did not mind because he did not like talking.
”What my master here means is that we are from different families, and we have different schools of combat. He is my master because I have been chosen to be a next-generation Guardian of the island. It will be good for you to experience different fighting styles. I am here to help.” Nicole explained.