The Rise Of Legend [LIGHTNING]
Chapter 21 Member Party 2

The tinkling of iron friction rang out loud in the air of the rising sun.

Luxia who was not alert with around twisted her neck and was shocked by the sight of Kirein standing protecting her from a long dagger that was about to stab her. And the mastermind of the attacker was a dirty-mouthed arrogant El—teen who somehow caught the attention of his master.

Ellena's grip on the knife's handle is getting stronger. He exerted more pressure to push his opponent who was dispelling his dagger with a long sword. Kirein, the tallest man, slightly retreated from his place but managed to hold on.

“During morning El. A bright morning yes. You've been exercising? Real nice. Did you just hear my friend's words? Forgive him, he's a bitch. Plus she's starving because Max deliberately kept breakfast so we could eat with you and Nora. Mind if we join?” kirein's line made Ellena pull her weapon back.

He took a few steps back and looked around. Ellena also looked at Andesz who was sitting in her place then sighed.

“I'm sorry. I heard Miss Luxia bullied my sister so I was a bit of a release.” Ellena said giving an excuse with a courtesy maybe even though her eyes could not be separated staring at the cynical Luxia who turned cynical at him.

“Pressed you say?”

Ellena tried not to be provoked by Luxia's exclamation and walked up to Nora. He sat down on the other side of the Andesz and sat out with Nora, “I'm hungry.”

He said what his servant understood.

Nora deftly picked up the plate and took out the breakfast menu this time. Meat-filled bread, some lalapan, spicy saos and half a serving of boiled chicken and goat milk are new in the milk.

Ellena had already expected others to comment on the portion of her meal that did not match her thin body, so she was not surprised anymore with the astonished gazes of Andesz and the other three people when she saw the plate.

“You can spend it?” Andesz did not mean to make fun of it but purely asked.

Ellena who was lazy to talk this early with Andesz only gave an answer with a nod of her head.

While receiving food from Max, the group's cook, Andesz again asked, “Everything is prepared by your sister?” the man glanced at the smaller portion of Nora's food than Ellena.

Ellena nodded again as she bribed the chicken thighs into her mouth.

“You don't pity?”

In the group, the four of them besides Max were not very good at cooking with spices other than using salt for meat. Only Max had good cooking skills and because he was a boy, Andesz felt Max did not need help processing large quantities of ingredients for four people.

It was different with Nora. She's a girl, and petite. He felt a little sorry for the poor boy who had to be in charge of filling his brother's stomach which could consume three people's food rations. In addition, the food prepared by Nora looks more delicious than the four of them.

“I'm the only one who can bully Nora, others should know themselves.” Ellena said so without any intention of offending anyone. He really meant his words.

But once again there are women do not have a sense of humor or indeed have been born ugly temperament, “Kau—!!!!” Too bad whatever Luxia wants to say must be swallowed back along with the apple that silences her mouth.

“Already silent and eat only.” It was Kirein who told Luxia to eat quietly. Ellena inwardly thanked him.

The six of them ate their breakfast without speaking. Ellena took a glance at the Andesz and found that the way the man ate his food was different from his three friends. Although barely visible, the Andesz movement resembled the way nobles ate that Ellena would occasionally see when passing by at the expensive restaurant in Delos.

How say? Even with just a spoon, Andesz looks elegant and dignified.

Ellena immediately cleared up the thought.

“So...”Andesz opens his voice after putting down his spoon, “....Let's discuss my payment and my friends?”

Ellena is also done with her breakfast, “How much rate do you offer,Master?”

Instead of answering Andesz instead said something else, “Before that wasn't it good we used an informal call. Call ‘Tuan’ is less fitting because you will pay me.”

To be honest Ellena was also uncomfortable but since the four people in front of her were about to help her and were of course older and Rank higher than her, then Ellena would inevitably have to put a little respect. Just little.

Ellena did not immediately respond to the statement and thought for a moment when Andesz again said, “And your age is not too far with us right? Seven or eighteen maybe? I let you call my name or at least use ‘kakak’ also can.”

“Bruuutttthh!—Ohok—ohokk—!”

Suddenly Max, the big man who had not said a word, choked on the water he was drinking. Not only that Kirein is now struggling to remove the chicken bone stuck in his throat. The poor man had been tugging at Luxia's arm to be given water but the friend was actually dumbfounded with a stone body and bulging eyes. Finally, the kind Max helped to beat Kirein's back until the man pulled out the chicken bones.

Ellena did not understand the three people's exaggerated response. But looking ahead, he found Andesz no different from his three friends. The man stiffened and glared at the eyes which made Ellena feel uncomfortable. Again Andesz looked at him as if he was a long-lost antique.

“Thirteen? But you're that tall?” exclaim Kirein did not believe.

Ellena glared at Nora. The boy's mouth was like a leaky bucket! Remind him to punish Nora for the negligence of his mouth. The person grimaces when he realizes he is acting or saying as he pleases.

The pair of masters and servants were then startled by the sudden Andesz movement that gripped both shoulders of Ellena, “Thirteen? Are you really thirteen? Really?” ask her with breath. His black bead highlighted the emotions of hope and pleasure.

Ellena forcibly removed Andesz's grip, “We're talking about payment for you so why—“

“ANSWER!”

Ellena's heart fell as the man in front of her screamed right in front of her face. His breath that had been panting was now hunting with the look of an eye demanding an answer from him.

So with a heavy heart Ellena nodded, “I am still thirteen regardless of my height which almost equals you, Mr.” And not Ellena if it comes off her sarcophagus, making fun of the man in front of her.

But instead of being offended, Andesz just grinned and then laughed off. It was so loose that Ellena could see the water in the corner of her eye.

All righty! Now Ellena is a little offended now. What's wrong with this guy? Not only deviant but also crazy?

“I don't understand what this means. But sir, you seem to be out of your mind so let's cancel saj—“

“Now! I'm just glad it's not crazy.” Andesz then without warning to shake Ellena's head.

The one with the change head rounded the eyes. Not predicting the behavior of the man in front of him who turned annoying to be insolent. The only ones who had sued him were Em and Xeain's aunt (that was because she was his teacher).

“Don't see me that way. I'm like this because I'm amazed by you who will rise to Rank B at this young age. As far as I know the youngest adventurer to climb Rank B is 15 years old.” Andesz said, displaying a big smile. But instead of feeling proud but Ellena felt there was another reason the man was happy.

Ellena had not said at all when Andesz again said, “Alright, I will give you a massive discount on the mission of accompanying you to the Practice Exam, consider also a sign of our introduction as future partners. Well El, how about 200 gold coins?”

Ellena's emerald eyes widen by inches upon hearing Andesz's offer, “Tuan—“

the man interrupts again, “Call me Andesz or the offer is off."

Ellena grunts annoyed but according, “Andesz, you sung—“

Once again the man interjected, “Don't be too formal as well. Just relax.”

“About your payment,”

“Eh don't be too familiar too, a little strange considering the age of you-.”

And that's where Ellena Ellyzzia's patience peaks.

“WILL YOU LET ME TALK OR INTERRUPT CONSTANTLY, MOTHERFUCKER?!”

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