The Moonlight Swordsman



Aizel snorted after seeing the water saint.

"Woah, a new guy...

"Look at his hair, So cool...

There was a cacophony of children's laughter and contagious laughs as they flocked to Aquarian, filling the air with the vitality of their youth. 

The saint, caught off guard by the enthusiasm of their presence, observed each kid with a mixture of curiosity and bemusement. 

"I didn't know you had kids," he said.

"What's your name, new guy?" Oliver asked.

"Oh, you can call me big brother."

"Big brother, you have really nice hair," Ruth said.

"Yes, but I like yours even more," he replied with a smile.

"Why are you here?" Aizel asked, interrupting them. 

"I came here to meet Vespara."

"Good, oye hag, take him somewhere else," Aizel said.

"You talk to your master like that?" 

Aizel didn't reply and left for the kitchen.

Aquarian looked towards Vespara, who simply sighed.

"Why are you here? You know he doesn't like anyone getting close to him or the kids."

"I simply came because I was bored."

"Don't lie to me; I know what you want."

Aquarian started to sweat as his eyes met Vespara.

"I mean, I just wanted to test him before tomorrow's match, haha."

"He won't fight you, even if it's for the sake of practice," Vespara replied.

"Is he that confident? Does he consider himself Soren, or does he have similar power?" 

"No, he is way different from Soren; that's all I can tell you for now."

Aquarian sighed.

"Just look at how the new generation is growing. In a decade or so, they might be able to surpass us."

Vespara nodded.

Then his eyes fell on the two ladies. 

"You both look lovely, and you both are mages. Incredible,"

"This is Shelly and Daisy," Vespara introduced them.

Meanwhile, both of them simply bowed their heads a little towards him.

Like a shimmering ripple on a still pond, Aquzrian's gaze drifted ever so slightly, initially resting with a gleam of familiarity and fascination upon Shelly. His keen gaze followed the outlines of her body as if searching for some buried link.

"Is she..

"No, they are both different."

"How did swordy react?" he asked.

"He didn't show any emotion for now," Vespara replied.

"And the other one must be the wife of him, right? You already have so many kids together." He said while looking at Daisy.

Hearing that made Daisy blush even more; her cheeks went red like a tomato. 

"Hahaha... you can think like that."

"Where is the oldie? How is he doing?"

"He has escaped towards the beast kingdom. Aizel and Daisy met him there."

"I heard you and the swordy received quite a beating from him, hahaha,"

*Tsk*

"That guy has boosted his inventory quite a lot. He can even fight a kingdom alone now."

"WHAT! You are joking, right?" His eyes and jaw were wide open after hearing that.

"Why would I even joke about it? You can find him and test him, Mr. Water Saint."

"It seems only I have been struggling for a breakthrough."

"You are still here," Aizel said as he came back with something to eat.

"Yes, I am having fun here. I am thinking of visiting you now daily, hahaha."

"For what? To spy on me? Is it your king's order now? Or some other noble ordered you, and you are following it like a slave?"

"Aizel, don't talk rudely to him like that," Vespara said, raising her voice a little.

"Why don't you both just get lost and spend your time somewhere else?" Aizel further added.

"AIZEL..

"Relax now Vespara; I will leave if he doesn't like it."

Aquarian stood up and started to leave when he glanced at Aizel one more time.

"Good luck for tomorrow, little brother, hahaha." 

Aquarian then left the room. 

Vespara, spurred by a wave of emotions, drew closer to Aizel as the events unfolded.

Her fiery, vengeful gaze met his head on.

Her voice shook with repressed anger as she said, "Don't even talk to him like that in front of me or ever disrespect him."

Aizel slowly stood up and replied, "Or what?"

"Guys take it easy, just let it go for now," Shelly said, as she quickly pulled Vespara back.

"I am noticing you are getting more ruder than before,"

"Yeah, so what? Why should I get more buddy-buddy with them." Aizel replied.

"It's okay Aizel, calm down," Daisy said.

Aizel turned around and then left the room.

[Why is she getting pissed at you Master? Doesn't she also hate this kingdom?]

How the fuck do I know? Ruined my mood." He was walking through the streets of Felgura City alone for now. 

This is all because of the blue-haired fucker. I fucking hate his laugh."

[Yes, but he is Grave VIII, or we could have taught him a good lesson.]

"Woahhhh Sofiteeeeeee, what are you doing here?" Suddenly Hazel yelled. 

She came rushing at him after spotting him walking alone.

"Nothing, just bored," Aizel replied.

"Then would you like to join me? I and Sera are going for a little adventure, hihi."

"Oh, what sort of adventure?" Aizel asked; his interest was piqued after hearing about adventure.

"Come follow me first, if you want to know."

"Okay, I will tag along." 

"Alright."

Following Hazel's lead, they entered a small, unassuming bar where an air of mystery and secret pervaded the atmosphere. 

They peered into the shadows and saw Seraphine sitting alone on a stool, immersed in her own thoughts as she idly sipped a drink from a little glass. 

"You won't mind Softie joining us, right Sera?" Hazel asked.

"Not at all. I was thinking about asking you but didn't know how you would respond," Seraphine said.

"So what are we going to do?" Aizel asked as he and Hazel both grabbed chairs and sat.

"We were heading to collect a unique herb." She replied.

"A herb?" Aizel asked in confusion.

"Yes, with that herb, I can make a potion that make you guys invisible for at least 2 minutes. 

"I have the rest of the ingredients, but I am only missing that herb to brew the potion," Hazel explained.

"Incredible. Can we use potions in the tournament?" 

"Yes, that's why we are heading to collect it."