âBy the way, sis, what was going on during the last martial arts competition? How did you manage tododge my three moves? I underestimated you, though. Iâll properly teach you how to fight one of thesedays and test your skills againâ¦
âOh, right, my fiancéeâs name is Kate, and Iâve arranged to meet her today-once you guys meet, weâllall be family!
âIâm not marrying into her family, donât get it twisted. The Olsen family couldnât possibly resort to that. Ijust donât have a choice since the Freeman Sect is lacking successors, alas!
âWell, itâs not exactly a lack of successors. Kate does have many brothers and sisters, but not many ofthem are really up to par in martial arts. Nowadays, people who can endure hardship and work hardare scarce⦠Like me, who was sent here by my third uncle at the age of three and who diligentlypracticed ever since⦠very few indeedâ¦
âBut Iâve heard that our eldest senior sister started
practicing martial arts at fifteen and only trains for
two hours a day, sometimes even less⦠Sheâs really amazing!
Keira realized that James was an absolute chatterbox.
Ever since meeting her, the guy hadnât stopped yapping.
As they entered the Freeman Sect and were about to head for the backyard, they spotted a slender girlstanding in the resting area for Outer Sect Disciples. Her eyes lit up upon seeing Keira, and sheimmediately rushed over, grabbing Keiraâs arm.
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The girl gestured with her hands and then, realizing something, took out a notebook and started writingfuriously. After quickly jotting down a few words, she handed it to her.
Keira read the note, where the girlâs handwriting was neat and tidy. It read, âHello, I am Nara, Matiasâssister. My brother was beaten by Jackson and is currently bedridden. He asked me to warn you to becareful of
Jacksonâs retaliationâ
Keira blinked in surprise, then looked again at the girl in front of her.
She was very pretty, like a delicate white flower. Was
she mute?
Keira pursed her lips, and picked up the paper and pen to write something, but the girl snatched themaway and waved her hand. Then she pointed to her own ear
to indicate she could hear.
Keira said, âI see. Has your brother been to the hospital? Is it serious?â
The girl started writing again. âHeâs been treated. Itâs not severe, just a broken leg; heâll need to rest inbed for a month.â
Keira then asked, âDo you have enough money for the medical expenses?â
The girl immediately nodded and then gestured with her hand, indicating she was about to leave.
But Keira was somewhat concerned and stopped her. âWhere do you live? Iâll come visit Matias when Ihave
time.â
Matias had always defended her sister Keera,
provoking Jackson and getting beaten because of that. She had a responsibility to treat him well.
The girl took the paper and pen, left her an address, tore off the note, and handed it to Keira. Then she
smiled sweetly at Keira and ran off.
The girl wasnât the type to take your breath away at first glance, but her smile and her dimples wereincredibly sweet.
Keira watched her leave, shaking her head slightly.
She slipped the address into her pocket, then turned to James, about to say something, when a sharpcry suddenly came from the side. âKeera!â
Keira turned around to see a spunky-looking girl striding toward her and angrily declaring. âCome on,letâs have a fight!â
Keira was confused.novelbin
Caught off guard, she was about to ask who the girl was when she heard James say, âKate? Yourtiming is perfect! Let me introd-â
Before he could finish, Jackson appeared. âSenior Sister Kate, did you see that? I told you the Second
Senior Brother had changed. Heâs been bewitched by this Outer Sect Disciple called Keera, and Keerahas clung to him, wielding power and bullying us in the Outer Sect! You must stand up for us!â
With these words, Kate stared at James, and then her eyes reddened. âYou told me you only lovedme!â
James said, âNo, listen, I want to introduce her to you,
sheâsâ¦â
âI donât care!â Kate immediately looked at Keera, âWe are all martial artists, so letâs settle this themartial artistâs way! Today, you and I will have a match. Whoever wins gets James!â
Her eyes were red, and she looked somewhat hurt.
Keira was speechless.
âSeriously, people are actually fighting over my silly and naive third brother?â
She had originally thought that James was reaching above his station by dating the daughter of theFreeman Sect, but it seemed they really were a match!
Kate was conned with just a few wordsâ¦
Was the standard for raising children in the Freeman
Sect a bit too lowâ¦
She tugged at the corner of her mouth, wanting to explain something, but Kate had already droppedher whip and untied the bandage on her leg. âYouâre an Outer Sect Disciple, and your martial arts skillsare not as good as mine, so Iâll let you have three moves, and I promise not to use weapons. You canchoose any weapon that suits you, so Iâm not bullying you! Letâs compete fairly and justly!â
Keira was dumbfounded.
She waved her hand, âIâmâ¦â
âTake this!â
Kate didnât wait for her to finish; being impulsive and impatient, she had already swung her fist at her.
Keira was taken aback.
She took a discreet step back and before she could strike back, James had already rushed up andgrabbed
Kateâs fist.
Kate was stunned.
Jackson shouted, âKate, do you see that? Even in front of you, heâs defending Keera Do you reallybelieve
thereâs nothing between them?â
Kate was even more upset, and tears began to fall. âJames, you actually fought with me for her!â
James panicked and quickly reached out with his other hand to wipe her tears, âNo, sheâs myâ¦â
âGet out of my way! I want to settle this with her! If I win, you come back to me!â
Kate pushed him away and once again swung her fists
toward Keira.
Jackson watched the drama unfold, arms crossed. âKate, you must teach this Keera a lesson. Youhave no idea; she flirts with men every day at the Freeman Sect, using her pretty face to bewitchJames to the point he dares to lift a hand against you! Teach her a
lesson!â
Upon hearing this, Kate suddenly turned around and picked up the whip on the ground.
Keira frowned.
Jackson immediately laughed. âRight, pick up the whip and beat her! Thereâs no need to be merciful tothis kind of person!â
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But as soon as these words fell, the whip made a crisp sound in the air, and then viciously landed onJackson!
Jackson was shocked
âOuch!â
Jackson hopped in pain.
Kate stared at him. âNo matter what the relationship between Keera and James is, it takes two totango, and I wonât allow you to speak about a woman like that!â
After that, she turned to look at Keira, her eyes filling with tears again.
Keira said, âDonât get excited. Iâm his sister.â