Hello, guys, I won't be home and away from wifi for the next few days (Probably 3). Here's the chapter for today and I'll see if I can finish another one and post it tomorrow before I'll have to leave. Enjoy! ^-^
"He's the strongest regular here."
Arkraptor's words left all the Regulars silence. All attention was on the brunette who was already on stage standing before the machine.
Not caring that he was the center of attention, the brunette lifted up his right arm and slightly touched the button on the machine with his right hand. A loud blast of Shinsu came from his right hand.
Everyone stared in amazement. They anxiously waited for the brunette's score to pop up on the board. Seconds later, the score 134769 was on the board. Rank 1 now belongs to the brunette, Viole.
The Ranker, Love raised an eyebrow at the technique Viole used.
"One hundred… One hundred thousand?!" Prince muttered in disbelief as he watched Viole stepped down from the stage.
"See? I told you. Now stop all the useless chit chat already," Arkraptor said.
"You-" Prince was about to argue back but the sound of a slight cough stopped him. Prince turned to the direction of the cough. A pretty female with long light brown hair who has a veil like black cloth covering her face with the expectation of her deep sapphire eyes stood up. Prince wondered why he hasn't noticed this beautiful regular until now.
"It's my turn. I'll like to take my test in peace. Care to argue after my turn?" The beauty asked politely.
Prince felt himself nodding to the beauty's question. Arkraptor rolled his eyes. "Give it up girl. Do you think you can beat monster's score?"
The beauty turned to Viole then back to Arkraptor and thought for a moment. "I can get more than you," She replied.
The female's voice didn't contain cockiness but it did somewhat piss Arkraptor off. Arkraptor raised an eye, "I'll like to see you try."
The female walked onto the stage up to the machine. She lifted her right arm and place her hand on the button. A blast of Shinsu came from her hand. The scene was very similar to the previous one. The only major difference is probably the blast of Shinsu that came from the female looked a bit weaker compared to Viole's.
The Regulars waited for her score to pop up on the board and when it did they almost forgot how to breathe. The score 134769 was shown and the name Violet was next to the name Viole on rank 1.
Wangnan gulped and felt himself covered in cold sweat. The female beauty, Violet came down from the stage with all eyes on her. Love furrowed his eyebrows and mumbled, "Flare Wave Explosion…" He then noticed the symbol at the corner of Viole's robe. "FUG?"
Violet was the last Regular who has to go. After she was done Love gathered everyone's attention. "The test is now over. 1st place Viole and Violet please come up the stage."
Wangnan at the very corner of the room watched Viole and Violet walked up to the stage. He felt his eyes getting misty and somewhat watery. "Be a man and don't cry. You're making Miseng cry," Goseng said. Her words made Wangnan sniffed uncontrollably and made Miseng cried.
"It's unexpected that there will be two Regulars that would rank 1st place but oh well… Discuss together and choose 7 teammates from here to take the next test with," Love instructed.
"What!?" The Regulars exclaimed in surprise.
"What the h*ll?! Then what was this test all about?" Prince asked angrily.
"It was to choose the strongest of you."
"You said you'd choose the top 8!"
"Shut up! I'm the supervisor."
The Regulars all grit their teeth and tried to contain their anger. Love turned to the two Regulars on stage. "Then, Mr. Viole and Ms. Violet please discuss and choose 7 Regulars."
Love waited for the two Regulars to discuss and choose their teammates. Viole turned to Love, "I-"
"NO. 1023, Regular Wangnan Jah. I've got more than just power! The ear of the 10 Families will end with me! You won't regret it! I can sing, dance and the more you get to know me the cuter side of me you'll find!" Wangnan shouted as she abruptly stood up and walked closer to the stage. He waited for Viole's reaction but the brunette was literally emotionless.
Wangnan hurried onto the stage and kneel down in front of Viole and Violet. "Please choose me! I'll do anything for you if you choose me! I'll bark and even lick your shoes…"
Prince giggled, "That jerk has no pride. It's better to just take the test again. Shameful."
"I-" Viole started but was cut off again.
"Choose me." Arkraptor was somehow on stage and was on his knee. "My daughter… is waiting for me. She must have grown a lot. I want to see how much she has grown…"
Wangnan immediately stood up and pointed accusingly at Arkraptor. "He's lying! Don't trust him, Viole! First of all, can you believe that there's a girl out there that looks like him?"
Wangnan and Arkraptor started arguing when suddenly Horyang was on his knees. "Choose me. I've got to find someone," he said.
"WAAAAAA!~" Miseng ran up to Viole and gave him a hug. "Please take me with you! I miss my mom and dad! Please, Mr, Viole!"
"Stop it!" A loud voice shouted from below the stage. "Mr. Viole, I suggest you take me as your teammate. Everyone has their own sad stories but I think we should choose strong teammates," Yeon said as she walked onto the stage.
"Why are you acting as if you're already his teammate!" Wangnan yelled.
"Isn't it obvious? I'm from the Yeon Family and I'm a Fisherman. Who else is going to choose?" Yeon replied back.
Wangnan pointed accusingly at Yeon and yelled. "Don't overestimate yourself! You even kill your own teammates! I failed the last test because of you. You burned so many people so of course, you wouldn't remember me."
Wangnan faced Viole, "Lord Viole, she barbeques everyone. You shouldn't choose her!" He then turned back to Yeon and gave her a proud look as he said, "Other than killing your teammates, what's your power?"
Yeon clenched her teeth and tightened her fist. "Breast… I have bigger breasts! You smelly male monkey!" Yeon exclaimed angrily. Her comeback left everyone speechless.
Wangnan was left frozen before regaining his sense. "Not funny! Is it that big? Then I'll-" Wangnan hurriedly tried to unbuckle his belt but suddenly he felt an ominous feeling and looked forward. Arkraptor has his lance pointed at Wangnan. Yeon and Horyang were in a stance, ready to fight. Wangnan awkwardly left his belt on...
The 5 Regulars waited anxiously for Viole's reply. Finally, he spoke, "I… Won't choose any teammates."
Everyone's eyes widened.
"What?" Love question.
"Myself alone will be enough supervisor. I'll fulfil the condition to pass the next test by myself so there won't be any need for Violet to participate. If I pass, she should pass too."
Violet who was standing beside Viole seems like she was about to refute before quickly returning to her usual expression.
Love shook his head. "The exam is for a team only. Please choose 7 teammates."
"There is nobody here who can be my teammates. I don't want to choose unqualified teammates," Viole answered.
Yeon frowned and stomped up to Viole and yelled, "What do you mean that nobody can be your teammate? Aren't you full of yourself? A gangster with the symbol of FUG. How can you eliminate people who might pass with you!? How can you be proud with that fake symbol?! You should be embarrassed!"
"It's not fake," Viole replied in a calm manner. "I'm Jue Viole Grace. A nominee for FUG Slayer. I live to kill… Jahad and his family. So, you can't be my teammate. I'm your enemy."
Love thought for a moment. "I understand, Mr. Viole, but whoever you are the rules of the exam can't be changed. It's the absolute rule of the Tower and most of the Regulars here would be willing to make a deal with a devil to pass the test."
Viole kept quiet, unsure what he should do. "How about this? You and I will play a game. If you win the game, I'll let you take the test yourself. If you pass the test then Ms. Violet will also pass."
"...Ok" Viole nodded.
"Alright. Then, take a break while I prepare the game. Anyone who wishes participate in the game please go through that door." Love eyed the door at the corner of the stage. Viole was first to enter the door, followed by Violet and then other Regulars with Love staring intently from behind.
Wangnan's P.O.V
Wangnan took off his white shirt as he sat on his bed and heaved a sigh. I'm not sure if I'm lucky or not but… That guy… Is he really gonna kill Jahad?
Wangnan shook his head to get rid of his thought. The door of his room suddenly open. A short male with gray hair and green walked in.
"Nia!" Wangnan called out and waved. "Yay! We're in the same room! I'm about to go bathe. Wanna join?"
Nia nodded. "Yes! Let's go!"
Test Supervisor's Office
"FUG?" A male with a white weird hairdo and red eyes questioned. He was the 20th Floor Test Supervisor, High Ranker: Augusgus.
"Yes supervisor. I'm sure he said that," Love reported.
" ...A regular who's just reached the 20th Floor?"
Love nodded. "I saw him use Flare Wave Explosion. I'm sure of it. Though, I'm not sure too sure if the female is also part of FUG. There's a high chance that she is since she also used Flare Wave Explosion. That technique that is only taught to FUG members."
"What will you do?" Augusgus asked.
"I will 'Eliminate' both of them here," Love stated with resolute.
Augusgus sighed, "Keep calm, Love. You're just in charge of the test. You can't harm the boy because of some personal business."
"I don't think I have to be fair to an evil."
Augusgus leaned against his chair. "Evil is such a vague term. We have to follow the rules absolutely. Don't touch that boy."
"No way."
"Do you like me?"
"No way."
"Oh…"
Love walked out of the supervisor room with a big red bruise on his cheek. "Damn…"
Yeon's P.O.V
"That Regular was FUG… It must be a lie. Why would he show off that FUG symbol? It's hard to understand." Yeon sat on her bed. She wore a pink tank top since she took off her blue sweater.
But… what if he really is? I would be kicked out of the family if people find out that I was on a team with a FUG… Even so, I can't give up not. If I fail again, I'll be a disgrace to the family. First I should join him- And kill him when I get the chance… Then the family will-
Yeon's thoughts were interrupted as the door to her room opened. My roommate's here… "Hi-..."
Yeon's pink pupils dilated. She quickly turned away from her roommate. Why!? Why? Why… Why is he using this room!? By the way… Was he a girl?!
Yeon glanced at Viole. He does look like a girl…
...First, I should pretend to be friendly. "I'm going to take a bath, Want to come with me? You must be sweaty after the test. Let's take a bath together."
The two then walked out the door. "My name is Yeon Ehwa. I came into the Tower when I was 14. I'm one of the super elites. I got the best score on the Floor Of the Tests and it took me less than 5 years to make it up here. Without any help from the family. If you choose me, I'm sure you won't regret it."
Yeon laughed as they reached the bathing room. "Was I talking too much. Tell me about yourself when we get inside. Ms. Grace?"
Viole ignored Yeon. He turned left and entered the door with the sign that said, MEN. Yeon stood there in shock. He's a guy!?
"FUG… Things are getting so weird," Arkraptor said as he lay down on a mat next to Horyang. The two were having a massage before bathing.
"True."
"If we end up in the same team with him, will we be seen as Anti-Jahad?"
"I think so."
"Not bad," The two replied in sync.
"Arkraptor," Horyang called out.
"What?"
"Do you really have a daughter? During the first test, were you really trying to get Miseng out of the test not to make her fault but so that she wouldn't get hurt?"
Arkraptor didn't answer, instead, he returned a question, "Teddy Bear, you're into that glasses girl, huh?"
The two soon finished their massage and went to bathe. The two entered the big bathing tub, well rather than a tub, a bathing pool.
"Oh~ Who's this? The family man… Mr. Arkraptor! How's your daughter doing?" Wangnan asked in a joking manner.
"I'll kill you," was all he got as a reply.
Arkraptor and Wangnan started talking about what the next test might be as they soaked in the warm water.
"Oh, pretty big!" A voice said in awe. Wangnan glanced at the newcomer. It was Prince, Luker and Rob Devil.
"Let's go to that other bathing pool. This one is too dirty," Prince said taking a look at Wangnan and the others.
"I wouldn't recommend going over there. Look carefully," Wangnan warned. Prince looked at other bathing pool and saw Viole soaking in it all alone.
Prince walked up to bathing pool that Viole was in with Rob Devil, leaving Lurker behind. "Het, FUG. What's your name again?"
"Viole."
Prince nodded as he said, "Oh yes, Viole. Actually, I don't really like you. I don't like your attitude. Being so cocky just because you scored high in that lame test. Also, remember that Yeon is still mine! I'll beat you on the next test to take her back. I'll also take that girl, Violet!"
Viole didn't give a care to what Prince said as he turned to Rob Devil. "You're the Devil's Right Arm? You beat Hatz?"
"Yes."
"...I see." Viole stood up and walked out of the bathing pool as he said, "I look forward to seeing the devil."
As Violet walked out of the bathing room picked something up from the floor. Minutes later he noticed Wangnan looking around as he was searching for something. Viole can tell that Wangnan was panicking
"Are you looking for this?" Viole asked as he lifted up a red ring.
"You… Where did you?" Wangnan asked staring attentively at the red ring in Viole's hand.
"It was on the ground." Viole examined the ring. It has a symbol that consists of 3 eyes and 3 dots below. It was the symbol known as the Red Three Eyes. Viole took a step closer to Wangnan and asked,
"This symbol… Is the crest of Jahad…"
"Right?"
7/4/17
Finally done! Based on the continuation of chapter 7, 8, and 9. Hope you like the suspense. I'm not good at creating it… Sorry. I'm gonna finish the next chapter tomorrow, Reviews would be lovely. Happy 4th of July everyone!