The Ending
Episode 20 [Trading exercise]

The sky was cloudy at that time. Luis and Cordelia are still doing their match practice, as if they don't care about the rain that can fall at any time to earth.

Trang!

Trang!

Trang!

Because the atmosphere of the training ground was quiet, the sound of swords clashing against each other was clearly heard in their ears. Cordelia paused for a moment, trying to regulate her irregular breathing— felt tired with the exercise but was reluctant to stop.

While Luis in front of him was a little dreamy, still thinking about Rista's words about his friend who could betray still ringing in his brain.

"Dam! Don't you guys want to rest?"

Another voice sounded from the edge of the training area. It was Suchan, he was training with Luis according to what he said before he was punished.

It had been a month since Suchan had been sentenced to house arrest for harassing an academy student and it had now been a week since he had participated in sword training with Luis and Cordelia.

Suchan told me, he said he was given a mild warning not to make a fuss during these four years.

She said she also received additional punishment from her grandfather and father at home, but Suchan did not tell Luis what the punishment was.

"How about we take Cordelia's rest?"

Luis said briefly with his sweet smile. Cordelia wiped the sweat running down her forehead, then nodded in agreement with Luis.

Brugh!

Luis sat down in the chair. He looked at the sky with a flat look.

"You want to?"

Luis' blue sapphire netra looked at Suchan who gave him a bottle of water. Luis chuckled briefly, then accepted it with pleasure. He also happens to be thirsty.

"Thank you"

"No problem,"

Suchan passed away leaving Luis to give Cordelia another drink. Since being punished it has become calm and friendly—Like the nickname of Suchan the troublemaker genius is just a mere rumor that has nothing to do with Suchan.

Well, he's a genius. The first thing he said to Luis when he finished being punished was to claim that Luis was a rival to him and he would beat him later, it received a rather bad reaction from Luis' friend, especially Six and Hansoo. Luis only responded with a steadfast smile, it feels like he has a lot of rivals now.

"What's the matter Luis?"

Luis turned his head, looking at Suchan who was once again at his side. Suchan looked at Luis with a curious look, from earlier he noticed how Luis kept daydreaming—like people who think of big problems.

"I'm fine"

Luis told a lie. Suchan cleared his throat slowly, he knew Luis was lying at that time.

'Maybe the prince still doesn't believe me,'

Suchan doesn't blame Luis. Moreover, it's Luis' right to tell the problem or not, let alone their friendship has not been established for long.

"If you have a story problem. I'm also part of your friends now."

At the end of her speech Suchan smiled. Featuring his neatly lined teeth made his smile rub off on Luis.

"Then may I ask you? Ah, Cordelia too"

Cordelia, who heard his name, turned to Luis. He was surprised to be invited into their conversation.

"What do you want to ask?"

Said Suchan briefly. His soul has been struggling ever since.

Luis was silent for a moment. He looked at the faces of Suchan and Cordelia who were sitting next to him.

"How do you feel when you know a friend you've always thought of as family betrays you?"

Suchan and Cordelia are silent. They pondered for a moment, thinking about each other's answers.

"I must be angry. Friends like that are trash, they don't even deserve to be called friends. I'm not gonna be friends with them anymore and make them enemies"

Luis nodded at Suchan's reply. That is a reasonable reaction anyone will be angry when betrayed, especially the traitor is his own friend.

"What about you Cordelia?"

Now Luis asks the idol, ekhem—if he can be honest he even so unfocused at this time.

Wh why? That's because she was still imagined with the face of Cordelia who was covered in sweat earlier, according to her at that time Cordelia looked more beautiful and sexy.

"I'll find out first"

Luis and Suchan looked at Cordelia in surprise.

"What do you want to find out?"

The one who asked was Suchan.

"Of course the reason he betrayed,"

"Huh?"

It was still Suchan. He was astonished by Cordelia's reply while Luis was still waiting for her words to follow.

Cordelia explained the meaning of her words to her two friends.

"There must be a reason he betrayed, right? I will decide what to do with him when I know the reason for him, I think it would be unfair if I hated my friend immediately after knowing he was a traitor.

It could be that he betrayed because of forced—I will determine what attitude I will take after I know the reason for him"

Suchan patted his eel with Cordelia's thought.

"You're too naive to know!"

Cordelia's face flushed red, she didn't like being called naive.

"A..what!? This is my thinking!"

"Yes but it's so naive stupid!"

"Don't call me stupid!"

"You two stop,"

"Ah—"

Cordelia and Suchan were nervous seeing Luis' intimidating smile. They forget that Luis doesn't like to see fights, let alone friends.

"I'm sorry for us"

They apologized compactly. Luis only sighed then his smile turned more friendly.

"Thank you for your answer, I really appreciate it"

Hearing their answers can help Luis inexplicably feel that Suchan and Cordelia are warm, they love it when Luis needs them.

"No problem! If you want help, just ask me!"

"I can also help you brother Luis!"

Luis chuckled amusedly at the behavior of his two friends.

Eventually he can find a bright spot if one day Six or his other friends betray him.

"ah! Raining"

Cordelia exclaimed as she looked at the rainwater that had finally descended to earth. They should return to their respective dormitories immediately now.

"Then I go first, brother Luis, excuse me"

Cordelia immediately left after receiving a wave from Luis, while Suchan frowned.

"He always thought I didn't exist,"

His words complained with Cordelia's attitude that thought it existed and did not exist. Luis patted Suchan's shoulder in concern, he knew Cordelia didn't like him too much because that was why Suchan was treated differently by Cordelia.

"Don't be too upset. You're still good friends this week, I'm glad you're friends"

Say Luis by emphasizing the word 'friend' at the end of his sentence. Actually she liked Cordelia's attitude of not being too close to Suchan.

Because of Rista's words that say that fate changed entirely, she is worried that Cordelia will not be his wife. Therefore Luis was always wary when he saw Cordelia close to other men.

"Well, that's right. I'm leaving first, we'll practice again next week Luis!"

Luis gave a short nod after which Suchan went towards his dorm. Luis was still there, staring at the raindrops pouring down the central training area and walking slowly towards the dormitory.

"I have a bad feeling,"

Someone was watching Luis from afar.