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Clang!Cale frowned after receiving the blow on his silver shield, looking at his enemy, who is using the spear to attack him."Wow, your shield is strong!"You grinned before leaping back. Running towards him to make another attempt at destroying the shield again. But to no avail; it is not giving any result.Again and again, you increased your power to break it.Tsk.Clicking your tongue, you stopped your attack to take a breath after no successful attempt.Cale, who was still having his hands up to maintain his shield, raised an eyebrow at your sudden stop. He was actually glad you stopped, though. Each of your blows making a crack appeared on his shield.Maybe in three more blows, it will break. His arms were also shaking slightly right now.He saw you tap your foot on the ground before letting out a sigh. Shrugging before twisting your spear to put it on your back."Well, this is such a hassle."He blinked when you turned around to leave. Wait what? Did you leave the battlefield just like that?'Is she for real?'You suddenly turned around before you winked at him."See you later, cherry."Blinking again. 'Cherry?'He didn't say anything to prevent you from leaving, obviously. However, he kept his shield up if you tried to trick him. But you did not turn back and really leave.–Uh, good job, Cale.Super Rock spoke to him with a startled tone, also taken aback by your departure.Who is he to complain? Might as well regroup with others before they started to destroy everything. "Can we stop? This is so tiring."You said while letting out a huff.Again, he didn't know why he would always stumble upon you when he had an encounter with his enemy. Sure, you are on his enemy's side, but he never saw you participating in any before."I don't mind, actually."Your eyes sparkled at his positive answer."Wow, okay. That's great."You stopped attacking and grinned at him before walking away."Yah, I get to rest. Boss can't say anything to me because I at least come here by myself. What a waste of time. I might stab him if he continues to threaten me with work."You mumbled your profanities at your boss, who was the one who forced you to fight when you were too lazy to do that. Why did you agree to join his organization anyway?Maybe you should just stop and run away.But your boss gave quite a large sum of wages.Ugh, this is a difficult situation.At your back, Cale was left baffled by your peaceful departure (again).He shrugged. This is better. "That is not a trick?""I don't know. But she just left without turning back."Cale answered after munching on the cookie provided by his hyung-nim. Alberu hummed and leaned back, quite perplexed once he heard what Cale said about what happened on the battlefields."That is not your first time meeting her, right?""First and second time engaging with her. I always saw her with our enemies many times, and she'd do nothing but sit back each time. This is the first time she has taken part in fighting."Alberu nodded in understanding. Well, he also has seen you a few times with their enemy. But because you never attack them, he didn't exactly give you too much thought."She looks like a lazy type of fighter.""Ho."Lazy, huh?"She might have another agenda. Be careful next time, Cale. If not, Raon and Choi Han would do something unthinkable."Alberu advised, remembering the chaos that happened when Cale strayed away from their group for five minutes."I know. I can take care of myself, hyung-nim."Somehow, Alberu felt like Cale was contradicting himself.And he sure did.Cale looked at both of his wrists, which were shackled with chains connected to them.How did he end up in this situation?He let out a sigh.Imagine the chaos that would happen right now. Yeah, better not think about that and think of a way to get out of this prison cell.Cale stretched his neck, feeling his neck sore along with his arms. He tried to activate his ancient powers, but it looks like there are restrictions—maybe this chain. His enemy really prepared everything before kidnapping him, huh?He guesses he needed to wait for his family to come pick him up.Creak!A few hours in captivity, finally someone came to him.Oh, maybe it is time for interrogation or torture. He hoped it was not the latter. He didn't like pain.Clack. Clack.The sound of the shoes was becoming nearer."Leave us alone.""Yes, ma'am."Ah, he knew that voice.Once he saw your face, somehow, his shoulders relaxed completely. It is dark in here with only a torch, given the minimal light. The light got completely shaded by you once you stood in front of him. However, he could see the smirk on your face."Hey, cherry. It has been a while."Cale didn't say anything."Ah, are you waiting for your family to come? I guess they are on the way here."Your smile widened."If they knew that the 'here' is somewhere else."Cale frowned, finally opening his mouth."You tricked them.""Not me, but my boss. He is the brain. They'll fall into the pit of hell once they come 'here'."Cale didn't react. He knew his family is strong, compiling with dragons, swordmaster, assassin, and more."But no worries, cherry."You leaned down, your face dangerously close to his. Your breath was fanning his face, and he could smell... lemon?"You'll be meeting them again sooner."You grabbed his jaw, making him tense."What—"He couldn't finish his sentence. His eyes opened wide, looking at yours, which was also looking at him without blinking.The taste of lemon was clear on his tongue, maybe because you just drink or eat one before meeting him. Couldn't there be something else? Why lemon?Your tongue met his, making him flinch and letting out a weird sound that make himself embarrassed. Before he could do anything to get you out of his face, a hard texture slid down on his tongue, and you finally pulled away.It is just a few seconds that feel like forever for Cale. A few seconds that left him breathless.Eyes still wide open, looking at you, who was standing up straight again like nothing happened. You walked away towards the torch."Have a pleasant night, cherry."Blowing away the torch, it is completely dark now in his cell. You left without saying anything anymore.The sound of your shoes died down, but the thumping of his heart is loud in his ears.Cale was beyond speechless.Spitting out something you just gave in his mouth, there is a key."Da*n woman."'Couldn't she just give it normally?'Well, you could... If there is no one watching or listening, apparently so. You are sure you would be scolded by your boss for engaging with his enemy without permission.Cale was assessing the last sentence you gave him; it is already night. Cale clicked his tongue and freed himself.'Why did she help me?'This will be in his mind for days. Cale was sure he would be haunted by this memory every day. Moreover, when encountering you on the battlefield again.The lingering feelings of your lips and tongue even came into his dream. The way you make him breathless without his consent.He hated it."Da*n it!"He might be free from the cell, but now he was a captive of yours.
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He ended up in a bar.He was alone—an occurrence that was impossible to happen, but it did happen now.Drinking while eyeing the enemy he is targeting.Well, technically he is alone, but he got a small recording device (created by Rosalyn) in his outfit to record what is happening.After the kidnapping incident before, it is hard to find him alone because there would be at least two people with him or the children.This is not the plan, actually.He was supposed to be here with Choi Han, but you see... Choi Han was not allowed to go inside this bar because of his... rather young face. Making the guards outside think of him as being underage.While disguised, he sipped on the red wine in the glass while observing his enemy. His tongue gets a taste of the bittersweet of the high quality of wine, making him let out a quiet hum of approval.What is he doing in the bar and watching his enemy?He was here to get information about his enemy. They have been going on with numerous battles that make him bored, so he chooses to go with a more docile tactic now.Getting the weakness of his enemy and striking the man down from the back—the usual he would do.Listening to his enemy's conversation is boring. His enemy is just playing with women and bragging about his power. He didn't know how that man could even let loose from authority and make evil everywhere."Are you alone?"His attention completely diverted to the person next to him. His eyes landed on the woman before his eyes enlarged. Fortunately, he managed to cover his surprise."I don't see anyone near you for the past 30 minutes, sir. I thought you'd like a company."He, Cale, didn't say anything and just fixed his gaze on his glass.The perfume entered his nose, attacking his senses and managing to make his heart quicken involuntarily. It is not because of nervousness of being exposed.It is because he remembered the night inside the cell he was kidnapped before, where you did the unthinkable towards him.Because now YOU are next to him.'Calm down, Cale Henituse.'Telling himself to bury down the memory—the Record that kept torturing him day and night without stopping.Why are you here?"You are not one to talk, huh? Must not want me to be here then."The bartender put down a glass in front of you, and you took it with a smile before taking a sip."But I don't give a f**k, sorry."Ignoring you like you were just a speck of dust, Cale focused on eavesdropping on his enemy—the sole purpose he came here."You keep eyeing the man in the purple suit. Are you interested in him?"Cale didn't react but was quite surprised that you were aware of his action, which he thought had been subtle enough. Or you're just too attentive. Or you actually already knew who he is."But I would warn you, sir. That guy is a trash."Why does he kind of feel insulted?It feels like you were comparing him and his enemy. Well, he IS a trash after all.But should you say something like that about your superior?"He is a lost cause. You look like a nice man, so better watch out who you are thinking of looking at this place. There is too much trash here."His eye twitched slightly."But if you're really interested in that man, maybe I could help you a bit."You leaned towards him with a glint in your eyes. He didn't raise his head, but his eyes did move from looking at his glass with an eyebrow raise."Hm, looks like you are interested now, sir."A low chuckle from you sends a weird feeling in his stomach."But it would not be for free, though."A mischievous smirk played on your lips. Cale is clearly aware of what you want.If he got information from you, who is working with his enemy, he could get out of this bar quicker. People said, your enemy's enemy is your friend.But you are on his enemy's side, not his enemy's enemy.So, why did you offer your superior's information to him? What is your intention?"Ah, don't look at me like that. I am quite a good informant. I know about a lot of things people usually don't. But I won't tell how, though. It's a secret."With a wink, you sip your wine again.The silence from him continued. Cale was thinking about the pros and cons of trusting you, but he can't take a risk. So, he refused.With him turning away from you, you must know his intention to not want anything from you.He heard you clicked your tongue."What a shame. I thought I'd get some money in this place tonight."A rustle of clothes could be heard before he could hear the sound of shoes slowly walking away from him."See you later."You finally left him alone. Cale let out a sigh.'What a headache.'He spent another hour listening, and after he felt like he got quite useful information, he decided to leave the bar.His step was steady even after consuming a few glasses of wine before...Buk!He was crashed by someone, making him stumble."Hey, watch where you go, basta*d!"Cale deadpanned. He really can't handle this situation, how troublesome it is.Making sure the situation does not escalate further, Cale quickly makes his way towards the exit. Before...Buk!Again. He was crashed again, and he stumbled again.What with his luck tonight?"Ops, sorry, sir!"Your voice rang in his ears. You looked like you were in a hurry."Hey you, don't run!""Got to go!"He blinked in confusion when you fled away from the burly men. But why did they come towards him?"He must be her accomplice; catch him and get the boss's things back!""What the hell? I'm no—"–Cale, just run for now!–Don't let them catch you!–What if you get kidnapped again?!"Da*n it!"He ran.The men kept shouting profanities at him. He wanted to run out of the bar, and Choi Han would be able to handle these burly men.But he crashed into someone."Oww, what the—""You—!"He stumbled upon you."Oi! Guards! We have thieves here! Catch them!"Now, the guards were on alert of them too."This is your fault!""Stop blaming me and just run if you want to live, idiot!"You caught his wrist, and the both of you ran out of the bar. The men were increasing in number, making him shiver while looking at all of them—also out of breath from running."Cale-nim?""Choi Han, stop them!"He managed to give a command while running away."Hey, who are you?! Ack!""Oi, oi, don't mess with us! Kyaa!""H... hey, stop. There's no more."Cale was clearly out of breath. He just wanted to stop running."Stop right there, you f**ker! Give back my things!""Looks like there are more of them, even though your bodyguard is handling some."Are you serious right now?"I'm not even involved in this!""Now you do so, just run!"You dragged him into an alley. Both of your chests heave upside down due to the running."Where are they?! Find them! If not, I'll kill all of you!""Search this area!""Look for the alleys!""Sh*t, why are they so desperate? It is just a necklace, duh.""What did you do?"Cale, with sweat on his forehead, asking you with an exhausted face. But you just showed him a gold with a laced diamond necklace (look expensive), clearly proud.Tap. Tap. Tap.The sound of footsteps is approaching."Seriously, why so persistent?"Cale was startled when you pulled his collar roughly. You guys faces were an inch apart, making his mind wander to the night in the cell."Give me your consent.""...For what?"Tap. Tap. Tap."Just say yes.""No."Tap. Tap. Tap."Da*n it! Don't blame me for this.""What—"Again, he was left speechless by you. He was stiff.Tap. Tap. Tap."I could sense people here!"A kick to his shin makes his knees buckle and lets out a gasp. His hands quickly found their way on the brick wall behind you, trapping you against his arms. You expertly slide down your tongue, meeting his—just like what you did to him before."Ng?"Again, he let out an embarrassing sound he never thought he could make in his entire life.The texture, the movement, and the taste are making his mind dizzy for no reason, making him shut his eyes tightly. He could swear his heart could jump out of his ribcage at any moment.Why does this feel so disconcerting yet natural?"Ugh, it's just a couple making out.""Ask them."A panic surged through your eyes before you did something he never thought you would, making his eyes open abruptly.You moaned against his mouth.Exaggeratedly.His face turned hot."Ugh, no. That's disgusting. Let's just go and find somewhere else."Your mouth stayed connected even after the fading of footsteps before Cale pushed himself away from you and covered his mouth with the back of his hand. Both of you were breathing heavily."Fuh, that was nerve-wracking."You adjusted your ruffled clothes and hair. Your eyes landed on the flustered Cale."Thank you for your help, sir."You bowed slightly with a smile and took a step towards him. Cale backed away two steps. But your persistence of steps made him meet the wall. Now the position has turned around."Sorry, that must be shocking to you and weird. I've never done that before."You talked like it is something simple. Cale was in disbelief at your nonchalance because he would never get used to this. Moreover, THIS will haunt him for many days AGAIN!He just managed to not replay his Record of that night for two days! He thought he had been free from being your captive. But now he is a captive of yours until the end.Why every time you guys met, the meeting would end up with him breathless and in disarray?Why every time he was with you, it feel like he knew you?Why is it always you?"Here, as a thank you."You pulled out an envelope; he didn't know what was in there. But you just shoved it in his other hand.Tap! Tap! Tap!There were other footsteps incoming that were much faster, but you already guessed who that could be, so you did not panic.Seeing the man clearly speechless beyond repair, you decided to walk away into the dark alley without waiting for a response. However, you turned around for a moment to see his gaze on you.His red face is visible, making you purse your lips."It's nice meeting you again, cherry."Cale's breath hitched, and you were gone just like that.'She knew.'How? But he is already in disguise with magic along with his voice.The next second after you were gone, Choi Han was here."Cale-nim, are you okay? Who is with you just now? I could sense someone here."Cale gulped down before letting his hand away from his mouth. He pursed his lips and closed his eyes frustratingly.Why the hell is he feeling like this?Feeling like he wants more of it."Cale-nim?""Let's go home. I'm tired."Cale let out a sigh and walked out of the alley. The envelope you gave him is still firmly held in his hand."Ah, yes."He looked down at the envelope. He was licking his lips before he frowned.'Why is it always lemon? Doesn't she drink whiskey just now?'Once he was home, he finally opened the envelope, which had a parchment in it. Written on the parchment, it is the detailed information about his enemy.
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