Lightning struck down at the ground. Lass was busy sharpening his nodachi while I am stalking him just under his bed. Now is the perfect time to ask him his relationship with Rufus. I will now use my epic ninja-ninja jutsu that is super epic ninja-ninja style and cannot be detected. That way, my plan will work as planned because this time, I will succeed! "Prepare for the ultimate inquisition and be sorry for calling Rufus your brother." I muttered loud enough only for me to hear.

3…2…1… Commence operation: Ninja Cyrus!

I lept outside of the bed but he wasn't there. Only a letter pinned to a kunai was left at the wall. It says "Your scythe is too revealing and guess what, I rigged the room with traps that will explode 30 seconds after you read the letter. Good Luck surviving!" I'm in big trouble.

"Darn you, Lass!" echoed as bombs, arrows, and kunais appeared out of nowhere.


"This is the fourth time you failed. You really are persistent, aren't you?" said a silver-haired goddess as she dressed my wound near my left shoulder.
"And you failed to confess your love to Asin again. You can't lie to me because my runes can tell it." I replied to the goddess who suddenly blushed. "Ya know, I can help you with these kinda problems." I followed but she only blushed more.
"I'm Rin, I'm a reincarnation of the Goddess Agnesia. I don't need your help. I can do this on my own!" She said quickly and a bit nervous then followed something after she calmed down. "Please don't tell him about this…" Rin said while cutting the tape and preparing to leave.
"Don't worry, Rin. After all, I'm your friend…" then she left.

As the door closed, a grin formed on my face as I ate a cherry-flavored candy. If everyone acted that strange and almost similar to Rin when around someone then that means that Lass also has a lover. My devious brain works perfectly! I just need to know who loves him and with my runes, it will be a cinch. Most of all, lovers know a lot about their partners. This way, I don't hafta interrogate Lass personally which is safer for me.


So with my ultimate lover checklist, I will find "her who loves Lass deeply" and use her to catch Lass. First target: Elesis

"ACTIVATE! INVISIBILITY RUNE!" I am currently a mere form of nothingness and I plan on something dangerous. I quickly sneaked my way into Elesis's room and I got what I needed-her Ssangeoms. This way, I get to have more reasons to see her true colors.

Lucky me! She's just near the kitchen all by herself. Now, for the big show…

"HAHA! I GOT YOU, ELESIS! Now that I have your swords, you have to answer me. Do you like Lass?!" I demanded an answer as I removed the rune off me and leaped in front of the table.
"YOU THIEVING CANDYMAN!" She just shouted and I ran for my life as she swung a big sword. I got an answer but to react violently means being guilty! HAHA!
"Activate! Psycho Rune!" She stopped, blinked, and stared as the rune glowed in front of her forehead. Crap. The rune doesn't reveal any likings for Lass. I'm dead. But what is this?! She just stood there looking amazed. Now's my chance to run away but then, she called my name.
"Hey do that again. That was AMAZING! You need to teach me some of those flashy moves!" She told me which made me more confused. I just did it again and left the Ssangeoms while absconding to hide.

First target: Not in love…


Second target: Lire

This has gotta be simple. Lire is an elf so she likes nature but I don't care about that right now cuz' I'm epic at deflecting and avoiding arrows which are slow and vulnerable to quick attacks when airborne unlike Rufus' bullets.

Passing by the garden, there she is, watering the plants and taking care of Mushmons. Little does she know that I already placed a Psycho Rune on her. It glowed red, she's not in love. That was simple and easy so I just walked away like nothing happened. Then I just happened to notice that my pocket was already open and candies fell. Lire is a simple yet dangerous fellow…

Second target: Not in love…


Third target: Arme

Looks like I'm not lucky anymore. I got chased by a monstrous knight then my candy supply just got cut off. Maybe, I'll get burnt to a crisp by a mage next time and Arme is a mage! I'll really get burned. I found the said mage in the library, holding a potion and reading a book while mixing the ingredients. This time, I was the one who was simple. I approached her and tapped her shoulder but even if simple, "WHY DO I GET INTO DISASTERS?!" I screamed as the shocked Arme held her flask and I was currently rolling on the ground in attempt to remove the acid that was accidentally tossed onto me. I may not have been burned but my skin is melting. Hell, What is wrong with my life?

"I'm so sorry! I'm so sorry! Here let me help you. Spirit of Undine, please help this poor man!" she screamed real quick in voice of panic. Then a girl in blue appeared in front of me and flushed the acid away with a cold wave of water.
"Thanks, Arme. And be careful with your potions." I told her and also thanked the spirit at the same time before she vanished. Now for my question, I faced Arme.
"Arme, I'm on an important mission to know more about Lass and Rufus. So do you like Lass?" I asked with a monotonous voice. It seemed to be funny and oblivious at the start but she started to blush. It became more reddish and she's blushing real mad.
"Err, that is, umm, ehh…" She started to talk some nonsense. In my attempt to calm her, I spoke again. "If you don't want to answer then just stand firm and let me cast a rune." I asked her and she silenced herself so I proceeded to cast a rune. "Psycho rune…" I muttered while placing my hand on her forehead. The rune glowed blue, she's in love, thank Gardosen for refusing to take my soul and thank Gaia for letting me live. Since she's the one, then another question for her.
"You're in love with him. Anyways, since you love him, you know a bit of information about him, right?" I asked Arme and she nodded.
"Well then, tell me why Lass calls Rufus his bro even if they have different surnames?" I asked her, this time with a stern voice.
"That's because Rufus is his half-brother. He is his brother from another father." I was shocked and also happy of this at the same time.
"THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE INFO, ARME!" I screamed as I leapt into the air with much amazement and amusement. Runes scattered around as my laugh echoed in the hallways.

Third target: INLOVE!

"Victory celebration time!" I said as I went to a candy store with a handful of cash and GP.


Later that night, I sent Asin a letter containing what Rin and I talked about earlier. I also sent Lass and Rufus a letter containing the words: "You had a brother from another father?!"
I was so happy and full of sweets so much that I couldn't sleep that night. "I need to break the habit…"