-Yes, a fighting style developed during the Paws in fury revolt, as only the oosarumimis (oosaru = monkey, mimi = ear) had incredible manual capacity to handle weapons. But even using that art, they didn t stand a chance and they lost, self-proclaiming themselves as human replied Yumi -So asked Enmie this is fight style used to fight bare handed armed opponents?
-Exactly Enmie, pay attention, as you are going to see something that is rarely shown in public!
-But how Richard knows how to use the cat-fu?!?! asked a shocked Kikuri.
-Nina teach him when he was a small boy, thanks to his gentle and pacific nature, he had problems defending himself explained Yumi I remember I always trained with him and never managed to defeat him it was always him to defeat me in all senses
Enmie noticed how Yumi blushed talking about that, but at the point of the game she was more interested on seeing how the battle would unfold how Richard would get out of that problem? She knew the answer would come at any instant!
Determined, Yokumbi charged decided to slash me in halves, I heightened my senses to the maximum and noticed how slowly he moved to me now; raising his weapon over his head, and moments later it began descending towards my face, it was in that exact moment I knew I was going to use my secret technique, when I shouted:
-Shinken Shiraha Dori! ( Empty hands blocking technique ) And with blinding speed I held firmly the sword in the middle of its movement, by the sides.
The amazement was complete; from the humans present for seeing someone stop a sword bare handed; the nekomimis, because someone so good in cat-fu and not belonging to the race and of course Yokumbi, totally speechless for having his blade blocked by hands only. With a quick movement I made the sword get to my side and with a kick I disarmed him, that he flew away. When he managed to recovered he looked forward to find a dark weapon, an inch of his eyes.
-It is over Yokumbi, give it up I said with a serious voice.
-Knowing that the situation is irreversible is the job of a good professional killer, please show me how much of a, honorable noble you are and end this at once.
-Alright, if that is what you want, you shall have your wish fulfilled! I said while I rose the sword, ready to strike down.
-Wait Richard! Don t do that in front of girls! shouted Enmie.
And with a quick and fierce strike, I sunk it so deep it wouldn t be possible to remove it so easily; it was on the ground, between Yokumbi legs. Before the astonished eyes of everyone present, including my opponents, I said:
-If during the heat of the battle I had inflicted you a mortal wound upon you, our fight would be honored; there is no honor on killing a defenseless adversary! That is why I tell you: go and if you wish revenge, I shall be waiting .
I remained up waiting the blonde guy to leave, but he stood up and shook my hand; leaving me totally without understanding Yokumbi real intentions, I decided to wait, so then he said:
-Alright Richard, you proved that are really different than the others; I was prepared to die here if you were alike others, but now I want to work for you!
-Do you want to work for me? I asked still unsure on what to think I though you never worked with nobles?
-Exactly, I want to work with you, as you don t treat your slaves as such, I will not treat you as noble, but rather as a master!
-T Thanks I said blushing slightly would you mind dealing with that later? I have a meeting to attend?
-No problems he replied take my card! Call me as soon as you need a worker of any sorts ok?
-Sure I will remember that I answered putting the card on my shirt pocket.
Yokumbi left then, not before looking at Yumi, of course her blonde hair and golden fur would draw anyone s attention, but afterwards he made the biggest mistake that one could do around Yumi giving a slap on her ass and then saying:
-Hey there kitty cat, want to know Yokumbi a little better later? He said with a malicious smile on his face.
Needless to say that Yumi became really enraged, Enmie made a very surprised face, Akira blushed I was feeling what was about to happen her murder intent was bigger than Yokumbi when he attacked me, moments later he was beaten down so badly that I believe he never had before; being carried away moments later in deplorable state by locals.
The meeting happened afterwards, with me explaining everything to the people of this village; they were really skeptical at first, as the proposal was not to take them out of there, but rather to rent it for use by Montecchio Jewelry INC mining precious stones.
Even being sure and ready on about what I was supposed to, I felt much stronger when I saw Kikuri s smile for me that came towards me every time I stopped for a little air and that made my discomfort just raise; that made me set my heart to solve the problem as soon as we arrived home
The deal was firmed then when, using the family s signet with our coat of arms, I pressed it against the hot wax on the document; that symbolized de biggest degree of commitment a noble could offer, as seen that this way a noble could even lose its title if he was in debt with that kind of pact. Of course copying one of those was impossible, given the complexity of this task.
-Enmie I told her after the meeting would you like to spend a few days with us in my humble household? I know you are worried about the people from this village, but in three days the human infrastructure will already be here. Please accept this as thanks for the treatment.
-Please Enmie! asked Akira, begging with kindness.
-Alright she replied petting Akira on the head how can I not hear the please of someone this cute?
After all the demand was complete, I greeted all the present in the meeting; right afterwards my helicopter, called by Stephan, was landing to get and take us all away, it has been so long! I missed my home, as it was five days already and I couldn t wait to fix the details of my situation little did I know that this would lead to catastrophic events to take place however, I am getting ahead of myself again.
I jumped out of the helicopter as soon as it touched the heliport ground, Dawn came running and shouting, but the engine noise made it impossible to hear anything, so we headed inside; it was when she managed to inform me that we had invaders on the main front garden and since both Stephan and I were absent, they couldn t take any counter measure action; knowing that, I headed there thinking on what to do.
Arriving at the place, prepared to draw my sword if the situation made it needed, but I was facing something that caught me totally off guard, the invaders were young people, kids and teenagers! They run around and kicked stuff and even shouted: Give us back what is ours! Finding it really weird I headed towards them decided to solve this matter; as soon as I was seen, they stopped the protest and heard what I had to say:
-I ask you for a moment, I am Richard Montecchio, noble leader of this family, I see you have some kind of revolt against this house, I would like to know why, and how can we solve that problem.
That said, the one that looked older walked forward, it was to tell if he was an adult or not, as he still looked young, he stood about 12 feet away and pointing at me, directed those words at me:
-Vile Montecchio! Give us back what you took from us!
-Excuse me, but I don t recall having taken anything from you I replied calmly.
-Do not play dumb! I know you have there what is of most importance to us! Please, give back what belongs to us!
-I beg your pardon, but I have nothing that is yours, leave now or I shall take the necessary counter measures to ensure that!
-Will you kill us? Vile beings explorer! replied the guy.
I was beginning to lose my patience with that impetuous being; of course I wouldn t kill him unless he threatened my life, I was about to say something when I heard someone shouting behind me; looking behind me I discovered it was Momiji that shouted; saying afterwards:
-Forgive me Richard, for his behavior, please let me handle this?
-Of course Momiji; go ahead I said, never seeing eyes so serious.
Momiji walked towards the young man, he began shaking and instinctively walked some steps behind, until he was a few inches from the man, he closed his fist and hit the guy with all his strength on the face; putting him down, shouting right afterwards:
-Marcus! Do you know why the older brothers are born before the young ones? asked Momiji.
-Why? he replied shyly.
-To protect the young ones! Kept going Momiji what you did today put them on great danger! If Richard was a common noble, you all would be dead right now!
-But brother I only did that - he tried explaining.
-Brother?!!? Both Dawn and I said.
-Richard said Momiji turning around and facing me please, I know I have no right to ask you anything, but can I talk to my brothers in private? If possible together with Kikuri and Saori -Sure, feel free to I said, giving a signal to Dawn to go call both of them I count on you ok?
I then put my plans into motion again; I needed to resolve me situation for once and all, I called Akira and ordered her to follow me, as we were going to a special place to me, where all my dearest memories were made where my heart was once crushed and where I was intending to rebuild it together with either that person or Kikuri.
Arriving at the place, Akira felt astonished, the flower were still as pretty as always with their sweet scent, the yellow afternoon sun left everything in an orange pattern of a classic natural painting. Her little eyes sparked at each detail they noticed, unfortunately I needed to solve this matter, so taking her out of her amazement, I said:
-Akira-chan, I came here because I need to settle something, but before I wanted you to know this place, as you are always going to be with me; here everything of more importance to me happened. I need a favor from you.
-Sure Richard! How can I help you?
-I need you to go meet - I said something on her ear whispering and ask her to come here, I want you to stay home waiting for me until I come back, ok?
-Yes! She replied while nodding and departing to fulfill her mission.
At every passing second felt like hours to me, that place seemed so empty without that person but soon she would be here and we would solve that misunderstanding, either being together forever or ending any chance that something would still happen between us. After about 25 minutes I heard her arriving; I was with my back towards her, but that perfume was unmistakable, I know it very well for long now and as soon as she stopped some feet away from me, she said:
-Here I am! As you asked me; Akira-chan said you had an important matter to discuss with me! How can I help you sweetie? Yumi asked me.