Just as Feng was about to get in she noticed lady Hiliana standing out the door with a wide smirk.
âLady! We.... Iâm sorry.â Feng did not even try to defend her actions. But she was anxious inside. In her past life, no one believed her even when she defended herself. It only made her more hopeless.
She felt a war hand on her head.
In fear she might be punished, Feng closed her eyes tightly. âIâm sorry!!â
âDonât apologise, you did so well, my dear,â a soft voice whispered.
Feng opened her eyes wide. âI-I did..... but I caused trouble... I...â
âNo, little one, you defended the honour of our Rofles family. You did a spectacular job, little Feng.â The lady leaned down and hugged her tight. âNever be ashamed of defending your honour. Never lower your head to a person who is trying to push you down.â
.....
âStand up straight.â she gently tapped her slouched shoulders.
Fengâs eyes uncontrollably filled with tears. âI-I did as you taught me...â
âYes, I saw dear. You use your height as your advantage. Very smart girl. And Aiden, good coordination,â she gently tussled up his hair.
Aiden giggled and held onto Ethanâs hand. âMy powers are just childâs play I wish Ethan could have used his,â
Ethan glanced at him with a soft smile. âIf I used my lightening only a black char would be left of him. My powers are not that apt for spars and small fights like this,â he said, clutching his pant legs.
âWhy not? You can use the lightening and thunder to charge your body and then attack with your fists. This way you wonât kill anyone and can attack using the minimal charge, didnât your master teach you,â she said doubtfully glanced at them both.
Ethan and Aiden looked down for a second. âWe have not been attending his class for a while,â
âWhat? Why?â Feng was very surprised. These two kids left the room along with and came back just as exhausted as before. So she assumed they had been training with Yubiri but it was not the case.... âDid he not teach you well? Do you want me to talk to him?â
âNo! I-I want to see if the master we chose has his priorities straight,â Ethan immediately intervened.
Aiden also nodded to this.
Lady Hiliana did not say a word about him after.
Feng, on the other hand, was even more confused. On the surface it looked like the twins and Yubiri had a pleasant relationship, but from the expression Ethan had, it looks like it was not the case.
âWhat might have happened between them? Well, Iâll ask them later on,â
Feng just nodded to herself. âLady, itâs getting cold why donât we all go in,â she ran to her hand held her gloveless hands. She stroked the icy hands with hers.
Lady Hiliana gently hugged her close. âLetâs go in, my brave warrior.â
âLady donât. I feel so embarrassed.â
âWhy? I am very proud of you. I saw how you used your fists and how you evaded his attacks. It looks like you have been putting all youâre training to use.â she gently pinched her cheeks.
Feng giggled happily. âIt feels so good to be praised.â She walked around with a small hop on her steps.
While they were happily going back to their room, Clarina and Hibi had a dejected look on their face.
Hibi was silently gritting his teeth whist Clarina tended to his wounds. She gently touched his swollen cheeks with a warm towel.
âMaster Hibi, does it hurt?â she whimpered. Her small face scrunched up as she wept for him. âI-its all because of me.. if I hadnât approached him.... if..â
âItâs not your fault.â he wiped at his swollen cheeks. âItâs because of that bloody beggar.â
âI will kill her...I swear on my life I will kill her.â he clenched his fist tightly, tearing the cloth.
Clarina watched this with a subtle smile. âHe-he.... this is getting fun. Who knew that provoking him will work so well,â she hid her smile with a hand over her mouth. She lowered her head letting her bangs all over her overjoyed eyes. âThis game is fun!!!!â
She carried the small pail of warm water back to the bathroom and dumped it out.
âClarina!! Come here. Master requests you,â another maid rudely barged into the bathroom. She gave her a look over and mumbled to herself. âLook at her pitiful act itâs disgusting.â
Clarina put away her smile, ran to her and held her hands. âIâll go right away but the warm water.... I need to get it soon..â she innocently looked up at her.
The maid scoffed. âWhy do I have to do everything for her? She is but a mere low class maid,â she whispered to herself.
âYou are the one who is low class, you disgusting maid. You are but a blood backward mutt but I, I am destined for greatness.â she wiped her hands in disgust. âBut I hate tending to this bloody bastard. When will he just die? Then I will inherit all his fortune and become a proper lady.â