67 : The First Year III Pt. 14 (2/2)

Z was too slow on his reaction. He wanted to tell her not to go, but it was too late. She was already in front of Charles. Her anger got the best of her.

She threw a punch but it was blocked by Charles. A gust of wind blew past Charles body causing a nearby car to shake before its alarm went off.

”Lesson number two, never let your anger get the better of you.”

Charles said as he elbowed R in her shoulder, dislocating it swiftly. Charles combo-ed it with a roundhouse kick that sent her flying until she crashed into a van shattering the glass.

”The moment you succumb to anger you lose all reason. Control it and you'll be able to see things clearly.”

Charles continued to speak, but R was not responding to him.

Z's body shook. He expected Charles to be strong, but not to the point that they could not land a single blow.

He focused on R and rushed to her. He needed to get her out of here or else they might really die.

Z was intercepted by Charles, who flashed in front of him.

”Third lesson, as a gentleman always protect the woman.”

Charles moved his index finger and hit Z multiple times.

Z was not ready, he was wide open to Charles onslaught.

As Z was falling to his knees, Charles kneed him in the chin.

”Final lesson, never run. Running is the first sign of weakness which allows your opponent to already have an upper hand against you. Embrace the challenge even if it means failure.”

Z's body landed on the ground as Charles fixed himself.

Charles looked at a car casually.

”Are you going to come out master Nick?”

Nick stepped out of the shadows after Charles called him out. There was no need to him anymore if he was already found.

”What are you?”

Nick questioned Charles.

Charles had a confused look on his face as he did not understand Nicks question.

”You clearly are not an ordinary human, but you can't be an EXO user either. You don't have any essence inside your body.”

A red light flashed through Charles' eyes for a second.

”Since you are going to marry the lady Celia, I can tell you. I'm a demon.”

Charles said honestly.

”Demons also have channels filled with essence. You can't be.”

Charles put up one finger to stop Nick from talking.

”That would be correct if I was born the same way as normal demons. I'm sure you have heard of EXO users who can summon spirits to fight for them. Lady Celia comes from a distinguished family. Spirits are what you can call a distant relative to what I am. Lady Celia's family do not summon spirits, they form a bond with Familiars.”

Charles explained.

Nick did not reply quickly as he recalled his teachings. He has heard of familiars before but never encountered a person who could summon one. Familiars were rare creatures that formed a bond for a lifetime.

Fimialrs came from a different plane than spirits. Spirits were summoned from the afterlife, but familiars were summoned from a place called the 'Veil'.

Seeing how Nick was thinking Charles decided to add in a few more words.

”Don't think too much about it. You may think milady is useless, but I can assure you she is quite extraordinary even among her kind.”

Charles paused as he turned around.

”I believe you should return before they come out of the store. They may be worried you ran off. Never keep a lady waiting master Nick.”

Charles felt a slight stinging sensation on his cheek. He glossed over it with his hand and saw a smug of blood.

Charles glanced down at the two youngsters who were unconscious but he did not react. Instead, a single thought rose in his mind.