"Is that Lord Shadow..?"
"The Shades said he was great, and knew way more than all of them, but doesn't he look... normal?"
"Hushshshshsh! They can probably hear you!"
Alpha and I have been listening to these hushed conversations ever since we left the building.
Well, more like only me since Alpha doesn't look like she can hear them, which is a surprise.
She just probably isn't focusing magic on her ears to listen better like usual since this is some sort of vacation for her.
"Do you have an idea of what you want to do, Alpha?"
She keeps walking but closes her eyes as if to think.
She then opens them and stares directly at me.
"No... I don't often think about having a vacation since I'm too busy running Shadow Garden, I'm sorry Lord Kazoto..."
I stare at Alpha as we walk, thinking of ways to fix this.
Maybe I should start coming over on the weekends? Just like this?
Would it be better to consistently tell her what I'm going to do or to let her guess?
I have no idea...
I suddenly notice that Alpha is blushing a little and squirming uncomfortably.
Oh shit! I must have stared at her too long!
I let out a low hum and look forward.
I put a little magic into my hearing so I can hear a little bit more of the numbers talking for my entertainment.
"Oh my god... i havent ever seen Lady Alpha uncomfortable..."
"That's how you know it's Master Shadow she is talking to..."
"Come to think of it... when WAS the last time we saw Lord Shadow?"
"You must be new here. Nobody sees Master Shadow while he's working except the Shades..."
"Really?"
"Yes, it's one of the seven shadow mysteries of the garden..."
Seven shadow mysteries of the garden..?
Who made that name? I'm going to need help naming other things...
Man, how do these people each talk and then get answered by another person?
It's like some massive game of hot potato or something...
"What are the other 6 mysteries?"
Good question.
You should answer it.
They start talking, but unfortunately, I can't hear them anymore. If I enhance my hearing any further, it would be obvious that I'm enhancing it.
Damn it... i wanted to know what the 6 mysteries are!
Looks like ill have to ask later...
I suddenly notice something.
Here in Alexandria, nobody holds back their magic in comparison to normal society...
Ive been holding back my magic to the point of non-existence thus far because... honestly i dont know.
I can't remember why... it was something about being concerned that they can't handle my mana chambers openly leaking and storing mana in large amounts...
Or something of that nature at least.
I wonder if i can do it now..?
I notice i zoned out too much and look back at Alpha.
She looked alarmed and quickly looked away in embarrassment... I think?
Im not sure...
Wait, i just got an idea!
It might be the middle of the day but maybe i can do something entertaining for her!
"Hey, Alpha"
It's like saying those words as Shadow and not Kazoto flipped a switch on her back or something because as soon as I said that she turned to me with the most serious look I have ever seen...
"How may i help you, Master Shadow."
"Are the numbers training as of current?"
"Yes, Master Shadow."
I smirk a little.
"Thats good... Wanna go watch them?"
Alpha looks dumbfounded by the sudden voice switch back to Kazoto.
"A-as you wish my lord..."
"Great! Lead the way then"
Alpha then starts walking to the right, and I turn on auto-navigate in my head and just follow her.
Honestly, if i knew her reaction was gonna be this good i would have switched voices suddenly more often!
Unfortunately, if I keep doing this... Alpha might have a heart attack. So none of that... for now.
Well, i might as well enhance my hearing while were walking...
"Did you hear him..?!"
"Are you telling me you didn't??"
Ok, no more of that.
I dont wanna hear things about my voice i want to know the other 6 shadow mysteries!
Man fuck...
Is this really my fate? Destined to never know the other 6 shadow mysteries..?
What a cruel fate...
I reject it! I'll inquire more as Shadow later!
...If i dont forget, that is.
Oh!
I can hear the clashing noises of swords!
...And a very loud person.
"MOVE IT! WHOEVER LOSES HAS TO DO 5 TIMES THE NORMAL TRAINING!"
Only 5? They sure take it easy... which is good for them.
Oh! The blade clashing noises intensify in noise and strength.
Hmmmm...
I wonder if it would be a nice surprise if i...
!
I have just the thing!
"Alpha."
She instantly looks at me and answers.
"Yes, Master Shadow?"
"Let's do something special today."
"Huh?"
Phew!
Thankfully, I did well enough for Instructor Lambada not to scold me today...
I sit next to my sparring partner, exhausted.
I look at the other's train while we rest.
I try to strike up a conversation.
"Today was tough, huh?"
"Yeah... I wonder what happened for her to become so strict today..."
"Haven't you heard that Lord Shadow was being spotted all morning with Lady Alpha! I'm not exactly sure what they're doing, but I know it must be something important, so we must also look like we're trying our hardest!"
"Just say you don't want Master Shadow to think that you're lazy..."
My teammate blushes in embarrassment.
"I-i guess so..."
"...Come to think of it, why haven't we ever seen Lord Shadow here before?"
My teammate shrugs inattentively.
"The Shades already told us that, he is always off doing his own plans which always benefit us a lot..."
...
"So why would he be here tod-"
I couldn't finish my sentence as suddenly an explosion occurred in the middle of the training arena.
Instructor is the first person to get close and try to see what's going on.
"Who are you! Identify yourself!"
Suddenly, the smoke clears to reveal...
A man with a cheap suit, light blue hair and a pony tail..?
Next to him is a woman with also a cheap suit..? Oh and also tied long blonde hair...
They both have these white and black masquerade masks...
Suddenly, the male introduces himself.
"I am John Smith!"
He then gestures to the lady next to him.
"And this is Amelia Rivera!"
He then confidently poses with his hands behind his back while the woman poses confidently with her hands crossed underneath her chest.
Both of them are smiling so carefree in the middle of our training ground...
Everyone gets on guard.
How did they find our base?
How did they manage to get here?
How are they so confident despite being in the middle of enemy territory?
And most importantly...
Why is the magic their letting out stronger or just as strong as Lady Alpha..?
