Chapter 61 - Devils Invitation (2/2)

”Nothing of your concern.”

She snapped once again, making Nik raise an eyebrow before he smiled and nodded.

”I see... well then, do I classify as a tribe member? Can I learn waterbending from a master?”

He asked once again, making Karna pissed even more. By now, Nik had already understood that her anxiety stemmed from him being able to 'officially' bend the water. And what's more? He was originally talentless before given a chance to bend the water, while Karna was always talented yet barred from practising publicly.

Gripping her pedal tightly, Karna hissed back a reply.

”Do whatever you want!”

”Woah! Easy there, Aunt.”

”I—”

Karna's voice increased before she looked at Nik's unchanging smile and felt a bit defeated. Who was the older one on the boat?

And, when did it become Nik's fault? Why should she vent her frustration on him?

Drowned in the twister of her own complicated thoughts, Karna simply sighed while choosing to remain silent for the rest of the journey.

She would rather stay silent than to speak something in a fit of rage that would negatively impact their relationship, whatsoever it was currently.

The silent journey continued before Nik and Karna stopped the boat at the Whale-Horse side of the tribe. Both of their igloos/houses were constructed over this tribe so they even walked together for a few minutes before Nik suddenly spoke up.

”You know Aunt... I could learn waterbending and teach you during night time when no one is looking.”

Hearing his words, even though Karna felt her anger ease up a bit, she still shook her head in denial.

”You think no-one has ever thought of that. Once found, the woman that broke the tribe rules is exiled and the tribesman would be punished with 50 whips.

By now, the only two people who have been exempted by this restriction are the Cat-Seal Leader and Princess Yue.”

Nik nodded thoughtfully before his eyes narrowed and a weird smile emerged on his face.

”What if nobody saw you?”

”They always find out.”

Karna smiled bitterly.

”Not necessarily. I have two places in my mind that can... actually get the work done.”

Frowning, both of them stood in front of a large igloo that housed the mess as she turned her head and frowned at Nik.

”What do you mean?”

A dangerous feeling spread across her heart as she gazed upon Nik's smile while he finally spoke out.

”How would you like to meet me in my igloo at night?”

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