Couldn't Believe...

Chapter 73

*sword appears* "Let's see what you've got"
"..." *sword appears*
"Blackie, you're sure this is a good idea? You do know that Hexy is really powerful, right?"
"... Eluma, since when did you start looking down on her?"
"I'm not looking down on her. I know that she's powerful, but Hexy is still-"
"Still a guy, right?"
*nod*
"... I bet you 50$ that Diane will win"
*smirk* "And I bet you 50$ that Hexy will win"
"Okay~ we'll see who'll win the bet"
"Deal!"
*clang clang*
"Oh, so you can swing a sword"
"..."
*clang clang*
"!"
*swish*

Even though I looked down on her this much, she didn't flinch an inch! I knew that she knows how to fight (only said that to make her angry), but she's better than I thought.

"Okay, let's see what you can do with a flaming sword" *woosh*
"... Bring it on"
*attack* *swish*
*block*
"Ice?!"
"You're not the only one who can use magic, you know?" *push*
*smirk* "That's my girl"
"She's really great"
"Prepare your pocket~"
"The fight is still not over!"
*sigh* "I warned you"
*clang clang*
"By the way, why did you come?"
"!"
*swish*
*avoids*
"We were better without you, you know?" *attack*
*BAM* "Agh!"
"!"

He's using his words to distract Diane! At this rhythm, she will-

*gets up* *attack*
"!"
"Did you really think that your words will work with me?" *swish*
*BAM* "AGH!"
*huff huff*

Using the sword is taking more energy from me than I thought it would. He's really good at sword fighting. I have to end this duel now-

*gets up* "I'm not letting you win!" *flame appears*
"So we'll be using magic now"
"... He's done for"
"Blackie, why are you saying that?"
"That's because..."
*black flame appears*
"!"
"This is-!"
"... Diane's magic is out of the ordinary"
*woosh*
*BAM* "EUGH!"
*attack*
"Ouch!!!!" *cough* *falls on the floor*
"1, 2, 3, 4 and 5! And the winner of this competition is Diane!"
"YEY!!!!"
"You did great, Diane!"
"That's amazing! Her powers are just on another level!"
"Good job" *wink*
*smile* *huff huff*
"... Eluma"
"?"
"My 50$"
"Is it too late to change my mind?"
"Yep~"
*sob*
"Faking your tears won't help"
*pout*
"Neither will this do"
*sigh* "There you go" *hands over*
"Thank you~"
"I didn't expect her to be this powerful. She was able to hold the black flame, without collapsing"
"Just like Hexy is a sword master, Diane is a magic master. You also saw it. The moment Hexy started using magic, it was over"
"I did. And she was even able to keep up with Hexy"
"You know what they say. Everything a man can do, a woman can also do."
"I'll keep that in mind"
*smirk* "Yes, you should"
*hands over* "Need help?"
"... In the end, you won"
"You were pretty good as well"
"Yes, but I failed"
"So what?"
"... I'm not as powerful as I thought"
"In my opinion, you are though"
"!"
"Even if you failed, you're still powerful. Failures make us stronger, not weaker. And you are strong, Hexy. So, don't say that" *smile*
"!" *badump*

Eh? What's with this 'badump'? My heart didn't skip a beat right now... right?

*gets up* *turn* "Let's go"
"Okay"
"... Diane"
"?"
"... Sorry for looking down on you before"
"It's okay" *smile*
"!" *slightly blushing*

What's with me? Blushing because of a smile? I've been surrounded by beautiful girls for more than 2 years, so why am I blushing in front of this girl?

"Hexy- ... what happened?"
"What?"
"Your face is-"
*cover*
"!"
"Eluma, sometimes you really speak a lot, don't you?"
"..."
*chuckle* "Seeing Hexy's actions, looks like he recognized your power"
"More or less"
*pat* "You better?"
"Yes. Thank you, master"
*smile* *turn* "And you"
"!"
*pat* "You did great. I'm proud"
*blush* "... Thank you, Blackie"
*nod*
"Pfft"
"?"

Looks like Hexy does have a crush on master. Two best friends who loves the same person, this will be amusing. Well, it doesn't seem like Hexy really realized his feelings, but it's just a matter of time.

"Hexy"
"Yes?"
"You look exhausted, maybe you should go and sleep"
"... I will. Thank you"
"..."

Well, master might not realize it, but she makes everyone fall in love with her. The boys sure have it hard. On the other hand, I...

"Master"
"Hm?"
"I'm kind of exhausted. Can you help me go back?"
"... Eluma, can you take Hexy to his office so that he can rest a little? When I come back, we will return to the human world"
*sigh* "Okay"
"Let's go"
*nod*

... Don't have to be jealous of anyone, because master always takes care of me first. I'm just happy that I'm one of master's priority.

...

In Diane's room...

"You better?"
*nod* "Thank you, master"
*smile* "I'm glad you and Hexy will finally get along. I can't have two of my companions arguing all the time"
"Master..." *touched*
*chuckle*

Master... didn't want us to fight from the beginning...

"But it's not my fault"
"I know. Hexy was just jealous of you. That is all"
"Eh? Jealous of me? Why?!"
"Because I paid attention to you more than I did to him."
"Well, you did come back after a long time. Of course, he'd have missed you"
*shake her head* "No matter what, he has to know that he has a colleague now. Hexy is indeed important to me, as well as Eluma. But you and Luka are new here. They should've welcomed you in a better way"
"... Master, can I ask you something?"
"Yes"
"Do you... perhaps..."
"?"
"... Do you like Eluma or Hexy?"
"!"

... Why is she asking that now?

"Master? If you don't want to answer, it's fine-"
"I don't"
"Ah, I see"

Well, I pity them. If it's like that, then they still have a long~ way to go.

"Diane, why are you asking"
"Just curiosity. I wanted to know if there's a guy that's on your mind, master"
"... I see"

I don't really get it, but whatever.

"Now that I think about it, we should hold a banquet"
"... A banquet?"
"Yes. For my return, and it'll also be like a welcome party for you, mom and Luka"
"... I see. But isn't this a little bit too..."
"Too much? Too old fashioned?"
"... Yes"
"I know. But banquets are something common in CelestiaLand. There are even people who wear huge evening gowns"
"Eh?! Really?!"
*nod* "Those people are most likely living here"
"Oh, I see"

I'm not lying. There really are people like that. Well, I don't really care about the banquet. I just have a plan in mind.

"Diane, do you want to help me?"
"You can ask me anything"
*smile* "I want you to help me during the banquet"
"Sure! With what?"
"You'll see"
"?"
*smirk*

The best banquet ever~

A/N: I want to be one of Blackie's priority as well :')