Chapter 221 - Fighting Glen (1/2)

”Come on. Let us move. It is the best we can get at such a short notice without letting anyone in our factions know about it,” said Glen. ”At times like this when we are concerned about traitors, infiltrators and impostors, it is quite a good way to move out unknown. Our trail ends here while yours would end at DH-8.”

”Fine, I hope all arrangements on your side are done,” said D.i.c.k as he got into the pilot seat.

”Were done long ago. Ever since, Balthazar told that he would be getting out secretly, it had been arranged to have someone reliable to take his place to avoid suspicions. He is someone like me and it is a test for him. You don't need to worry about it,” said Glen. ”The only one I am concerned about is you.”

”Haha, very funny,” said D.i.c.k. ”Get in the back along with him. Use some camou tech to hide yourselves. I will inform your butler and take leave. Need to tell him to keep the guest room for me available and that I might come back in a few days.”

As Glen joined Balthazar in the back, D.i.c.k started up the plane while the other two, sat down on the floor near the cargo. Balthazar was examining the cargo that Glen had brought in from the room. The special items like sleeves with hidden blades, weapons like wh.i.p.s, chain blade, piolets and garrote and the combat suit with the features he wanted that he had requested from Ellie were also there with a note from her.

”Dude, you have some nosy friends among the elders. This guy Arthur had sent four people to help me in making this according to your requests. The combat suit and weapons are perfect. Also made the in-shirt with hidden weapons. Though the outfit is not the best works and could definitely be upgraded, they have helped me quite a bit in making it. You should thank him from both you and me. Got to know a few new tricks from his friends,” said the note.

”He even knew about that?” thought Balthazar. ”Of course, as long as it is in Asklepian, they will try have someone monitoring. Isn't Glen here with me right now. Anyway, since they are helpful to me, it is a good thing that they have eyes on me.”

”Those are the ones you wanted, right? You trained as an explorer or beast trainer in the army?” asked Glen pointing to his whip. He had only seen such people use a whip and piolet to move through obstacles as well as climb different terrain. Those were the weapons of people who were in exploratory professions.

”Not exactly,” said Balthazar not sure how to explain his proficiency in using such weapons.

”Don't worry. I understand that you trained secretly. Those couple with hidden weapons are good choice for assassin's and clandestine operatives. It is just that people rarely expect to use them in missions. Only heard of such items being worn, when people are involved in negotiations as a failsafe, in case they result in a fight. Glad to see that you are not too trusting of others. I was considering advising you against your trust in Ryan Rowley until I saw those,” said Glen.

Balthazar gave a smile to him. ”I hope that you can trust be to be careful enough. I have had quite a bit of experience with such people,” said Balthazar holding the somnium headgear. ”Do you play the game?” he asked trying to change the subject. Balthazar wanted to gain trust of Glen, but he knew it wasn't going to be easy. He knew that family and other things wouldn't be shared by an agent like Glen. So, he decided to try and gain a bit of his friendship through the game.

”I don't play games,” said Glen. ”Only plan to use it for training. Till they develop a good platform for me to train, I am willing to have a few virtual fights with you in a ring if you would like.”

”I wouldn't mind, but you could try the game too. Knowing the nature of the tech, you do understand that the experience is quite close to reality and if you put it in completely manual mode, you will hardly know the difference. I do the same. It is like a sort of training but is a bit enjoyable and also give me money by exchanging the items for coins or credits,” said Balthazar.

”You giving a sales pitch for vita-nova?” mocked Glen.

”Come on, why don't you try it. You would mind a few extra buck would you? With your skills it is an easy task and you can do it during your resting periods,” said Balthazar. ”Else I wouldn't do it myself.”

”Let us do it like this,” said Glen. ”Three fights between us in a ring. One with bare hands, the other two with weapons, best two out of three. If you win, I will try it out. Else, we continue training.”

Balthazar was surprised by the suggestion. ”Is he trying to train me or something. Did Lucius or someone put him to train me or keeping me sharp or something like that?” thought Balthazar.