Disclaimer: Legend of Sun Knight is owned by Yu Wo

Everyone knows Grisia Sun is a force to be reckoned with. But in this case, 'everyone' refers to people who know him well enough to fear his bad side, and people who've been unlucky enough to cross paths with him. Either way, enraging Grisia would mean begging for a slow, torturous death.

Unfortunately, unlike his sword skill, this is not a common knowledge among the citizens. Guan must admit, he was one of those ignorant men who only think that the benevolent, 'perfect' Sun Knight is just a sissy who can't even hold his liquor. Apparently, his wife thinks differently, so everytime he muttered this (in a very, very low whisper) he always received a hard slap on the head.

Lucia is not the most gorgeous girl in town, but her cheery smile and caring personality (and the cherry pie she makes) attract many suitors, including Guan. They've been married for 2 years and are now expecting their first child. But his business is not thriving well, and with an additional mouth to feed, Guan desperately needs money. So when Seisho, an old friend from his mercenary days persuaded him to take part in his 'plan', Guan let himself being enticed.

"It's going to be alright!" His friend slaps his thigh hard, swaying dangerously as he gets more drunk. "Come on, Guan, don't be such a wuss! See, I've got a perfect plan, nothing's gonna go wrong!" Seisho's friends, with attire as haggard as his, laugh along with him.

Guan says nothing. He feels nervousness setting in, with a hard, guilty feeling sagging in his stomach. His heart twists wondering what Lucia would say if she knew what he's going to do… No, she definitely can't find out.

Still, his internal conflict makes him uneasy.

I'm not that kind of person. A voice sounded in his head.

Well, are you going to stay this way then? Miserable and not being able to feed your family?

Guan shakes his head. He dreadfully needs alcohol right now. But tomorrow's the day, and he can't let himself get intoxicated. So instead he decides to sleep early to calm his nerves. He rises from his seat.

"Where are you going?" One of Seisho's two friends who looks less drunk seems to notice him leaving.

"Home." He answers shortly.

The man appears to be brighter than the rest, with a nicely angled jaw and copper skin. He would be what the ladies called 'dark and handsome', if not for a long scar marring his face. An angry red line runs from his left temple, passes his nose and down to right cheek. For a second Guan wonders what's the story behind it, but then decided he isn't really in the caring mood.

"I see." The scarred man nods. "See you tomorrow at the planned time, then."

Guan nods, turns around and starts walking towards the tavern's door. He can feel the man staring at his back as he exits.