The Moonlight Swordsman



At Night...

"So tomorrow...

"Yes, tomorrow..

"Are you scared?"

"Who me? Naa... I am a little bit excited,"

As evening settled in, Aizel and Daisy found themselves comfortably nestled on the bed, engaging in a lively conversation about the long-awaited tournament set to commence the following day. 

In the midst of their conversation, a sudden buzz caught Aizel's attention. Without skipping a beat, he summoned his crystal ball out from his storage ring.

"Pretty boy, did you miss me?"

"Yes, very much. I wish I can sleep in your lap right now,"

"Haha, it seems you are missing me very much huh, what about Daisy? What she will do then?"

Aizel looked towards Daisy who simply smiled at his joke.

"She will be on the other...

"Stop.."Daisy hit him on the shoulder.

"How are you my darling? Aizel is taking care of you right?"

"I am good Vespara, don't worry about that. How are the kids?"

"They are sleeping right now. It seems even Shelly has some great talent for telling stories just like him,"

Of course, she would have," Aizel thought.

"I heard from Aquarian what happened. It seems you have more troubles in your way,"

"Is there a time when I don't have troubles? That bitch is just another one in the collection." Aizel replied.

"Hehe bold of you to say this to a Queen of a Kingdom. Did they suspect you regarding Larisa?"

"No, she just wanted me to join her kingdom and her side. In return, she said I can have everything.

"Staying with the idiot king won't help me. For a moment I was tempted by the offer but I know there might be some catch."

"You did right. That is true that you could have everything by staying at her side.

"But she would have made you her personal pet. She would have made love with you every possible moment. Her thirst for lust isn't anything that you can imagine.

"I was warned by Isabella's master, it seems that bitch is really crazy,"

"Do you think Daisy might be in trouble because of me?" Aizel asked.

"Ummm.. that's tough to tell. Well, she isn't like that to act like a coward. If she wants you, she will directly go for you. 

"But if she really really really wants you, like nothing matter in this Xelgar for her. She will do everything to have you then,"

Daisy glanced towards Aizel worriedly who right now was in deep thought.

"What about the kids? Do you think she will stoop so low to target them?" Aizel asked again.

"She doesn't even care about her own kids. What do you think now?"

As Aizel's ears caught the words, a subtle shift occurred in his demeanor. A chill ran through Daisy's spine when she noticed.

"Death... the inferior pest deserves death,"

[Death... the inferior pest deserves death]

Both Aizel and Sekki's voices resounded at the same time.

"Aizel don't do something stupid there. You are still not strong enough.

"You don't want to regret it later right?" Vespara said.

Aizel took a deep breath and calmed himself down.

"With King and Aquarian there, she can't do anything for now. Everyone has come here for the tournament. 

"Not to fight or start a war. The Zulivan Kingdom won't forgive the Theodora Kingdom if they did something stupid here.

"You are right. I will just concentrate on winning the battles and keeping Daisy safe. 

"Rest of them live or not, I don't care," Aizel replied.

  "Well that's a very cruel thing to say but like I care hehe..."

"Darling, what about you? How are you feeling for tomorrow?"

"Well I am a little nervous but I will do my best to help Aizel and others," Daisy replied.

"Listen, don't take part other than a 5v5 battle. No matter what the reward or even if someone forces you. 

"Aizel you know what to do and I have also informed Aquarian about this. 

"She can't die in a 5v5 battle so she will be safe for the whole tournament."

"Don't worry, I will keep that in mind,"

"Good, now goodnight both of you. Don't do lewd things and get some good sleep today.. bye bye,"

"This hag.. it's not like we do something like that right?"

"Yes, you are right. Let's just sleep for now," Daisy replied and closed her eyes quickly.

Both were feeling a little awkward after that.

*****

The Next Morning...

The tournament was scheduled to start in the afternoon. Aizel was having breakfast with the whole team currently. 

The King, Aquarian, Nobles family heads, and Yotum have already left the castle towards the place where the tournament is going to be held. 

"What do you think? Who is going to fight from our kingdom in the High-Grade Mage battle?" Raven asked.

"From what I have heard it's Elric turn," Zareena replied.

"Seeing the headmaster fight will truly be once in a lifetime experience," Edumont replied.

"What about the king and Queen? Did they also fight with each other?" Aizel asked.

"What are you even asking? Haven't you watched any tournaments before?" Raven asked.

"Nope, my master has trapped me underground from the start and didn't let me leave until I become worthy in her eyes," Aizel replied.

"You are joking right?" Raven asked again, her expression was a little weird after hearing that.

"Have you heard me joking before?"

"Sparring partner has trained relentlessly to reach here. I hope when we fight against each other, it will be a legendary battle," Soren said.

"The time you and I fight, you will find yourself shitting in your pants," Aizel replied.

"Hooo... I believe you promised a sparring round before the tournament,"

"Yeah, my hands are itching for something. I believe whipping your ass might relieve it,"

Both started to get up when suddenly Ashlyn said, "Both of you sit down and have your breakfast."

"Don't create any problems for me or I will teleport you both so far to a secluded place where you won't even have a way to return.

"Don't piss me off when I am eating,"

Both snorted and sat down once again.