Chapter 61 Feas (1/2)
Passing the gate was the last thing that stopped me from reaching Eve's mansion. Despite how big the sect could appear for locals, compared to the cities from Earth, it was just a small village. With my agility capped at my current maximum, covering the remaining distance took me less than just a handful of minutes.
While travelling didn't take me long, all the events that transpired since I left Eve hanging caused the sun to already start rising over the horizon. While its rays were still only shyly adorning the roofs of the taller buildings, I could feel the morning breeze sweeping through my hair as I run through the empty streets.
As I arrived at the gate leading to the mansion, I straightened my clothes and fixed my hair, dishevelled from my mad dash all the way here. Only when my attire and overall looks suited to meeting someone I fancy, I dared to enter the mansion.
”You are back.”
The moment that I opened the door, Eve dressed in plain but colourful clothing greeted my eyes. With her sharp senses suited for a cultivator of soul hazard level, she was bound to know that I arrived before I even got close to the door, explaining how she was able to greet me the first moment our eyes met.
”Yeah, sorry for the delay. Had to go through hellish experience in the grand hall. Apparently, Sect Master wants me to join some tournament later on, so I had no choice but to train.”
Using half-truths is the best way to hide some informations. I don't have the guts to confess how did Stella got busy with me, so switching the focus of our conversation to the tournament straight away is my sole lifeline.
”Tournament? You don't mean the annual inter-sect springs?”
As soon as I said these meaningful words, Eve's face blanked down and her hands trembled. Only now I realised that she was busy preparing an abundant dinner. Even now she was holding a plate with the freshly baked breed!
”I honestly have no idea. All I know is that it will take place in the next month, about twenty days from now. If the timing matches, then your guess might be right.”
In the end, I don't even have my hands on the participation token yet. It would be strange if I knew the exact name of this event! Looking at the multiple dishes prepared on the table in the main hall of the mansion, I would lie if I were to say that I can focus my thoughts on this entire tournament problem!
”It seems that I'm right. I honestly don't know what my master is thinking, forcing you to participate in just like that…”
After a short sigh, Eve couldn't help but put the bread on the table and sit heavily on the chair.
”Ah, forgive my manners, I guess that you are hungry. Come in and let's talk about it while eating.”
God damn… How can such a nice girl exist in this barren world? Not only eager to be with me, not showing any signs of being bothered by my disappearance in the worst possible moment, even preparing a abundant dinner for both of us! What did I do to deserve her attention?