Theodore woke up 3 hours early, it still looked like it was night time but felt like it was already morning. Theodore never needed an alarm to wake up, he had always been like that as long as he knew what time he wanted to wake up he would be his own alarm clock.

Sleepiness wasn't something he has experienced, that is if he got a goodnight's sleep and wasn't exhausted it meant that he wouldn't feel sleepy unless he got food coma which he did often.

He made sure that he was in peak condition today, he can never underestimate an opponent no matter how weak they are. He prepared himself leisurely and all he needed was magic and mana but he had also brought weapons just in case.

He took his time to get to the entrance of the forest waiting for Zelda, as he waited he was eating breakfast for the second time.

The sun had yet to rise because he arrived one hour early, he wondered where Zelda was right now.

Zelda had just finished applying the makeup. Her clothing was pure white lily and fluttering, she hated this way of dressing she was more of a modest or revealing character. But her mother said only harlots dress like that to impress men and steal husbands, she wanted to wear something that fits her personality.

But this was something to dress for the occasion she smiled and left so she could meet up with Theodore, she stepped out the carriage opening her white flurry umbrella. The sun wasn't even out nor was it raining there was no need for an umbrella.

After doing some walking she saw Theodore then immediately locked arms with him, smiled calmly yet coldly.

"Good morning master Theodore, what brings you the pleasure to take a morning stroll" she said politely.

Theodore gave a small smile and said, "Good morning to you too m'lady Zelda, the weather is so perfect that I couldn't resist myself from going for a walk"

Theodore leaned closer to her ear but not too close and said in hushed tone, "Took you long enough"

She smiled sadistically then whispered back, "a lady must always come at her best, plus do you not want this seduction to work, do you want me to blend in with bushes and animals." she asked sarcastically.

Theodore looked up and down then said jokingly, "My my you don't look much different from your usual not good looking self, how could you ever seduce anyone?"

Theodore laughed lightly, "You see as a person I do not seek the thrill of romance therefore I do not care for my appearance but I do know that my little brother is quite good looking"

Zelda smiled cracked, her lips twitched twice. "Milord, when was the last time you looked in the mirror? Do you what Title your famous?, the silver ghost. If not for me people might mistake you for a stalker". She then continued to add, "your brother is good looking because he knows how to appeal and deceive others While you often look like a lost kid a crowd of adults as what your brother would say; you look like a stuck out thumb" she smiled

"You mean a sore thumb? Either way my little brother is more of a child than I am..." Theodore does believe this to be true to some extent.

"Yet somehow he is able to blend in better than you?, are you ashamed as the older sibling?" She asked.

"Not at all, well Zelda that is all for today the sun is rising and our target is getting closer... my target" He said, correcting himself.

Zelda straightened then looked forward, "Niel Roosevelt, I've been doing some research. Not my type to say but will do this is my first time attempting seduction so I may mess up" she informs.

"It's alright" Theodore says understandingly.

She nods as both continue to walk down into the forest.

"What is your plan exactly?"

"Lure him in deeper into the forest and fight him there, making it bloody and dramatic it will be a tragedy" He says smiling cynically

"I'm starting to understand the difference between you and your brother, you crave blood and murder while your brother craves despair to but simple your a psycho and his a sadist" she smiled, "but you guys are quite fun" she adds.

Theodore smiles awkwardly, he knows that he isn't a sadist like Ladory but he is a sadist in a different sense that he will never admit to.

As they continue she released his arms when she saw Roosevelt, "it's my turn now please let remain hidden"

She then started to walk deeper into the forest, she then used her dark magic to create illusions of monsters. She started the run scared and flustered panic all over her face.

"PLEASE SOMEONE Help!"

She ran a little more, then purposefully trips and falls, "ah!"

Theodore found it funny but his expression changed according to what he wanted, it was the face of surprise as he ran deeper into the forest.

Niel also ran in the same direction but unlike Niel Theodore acted like he hadn't noticed him. Theodore matched his pace and they soon reached Zelda.

"Zelda!!" Theodore screamed in panic as he crouched down to her level helping her to get up.

As Zelda's friend he wouldn't let this shit of target touch her, he preaches justice without knowing everything with self righteousness even when he is wrong, his twisted mindset made him believe that Zelda truly loved him and only him and the others were just mere obstacles to their love.

As Theodore was helping Zelda up, the monsters ran to attack them. Zelda grasped acting scared she held onto Theodore "Theo!" She yelled out scared.

But Niel acted quickly on his feet then jumped and slashed the monsters in two, the corpses disappeared and then sheath back his sword within his waist, he soon turned around to them offering out his hand.

"Are you okay my lady" he said softly

Theodore helped Zelda up, her role was over, no need for her to talk to trash. He ignored Niel as he used wind magic to clean her up a bit.

Niel was confused, if he could've helped why didn't he help before?. "You know magic yet you allowed a lady to be endangered" he said with anger laced in his voice.

Theodore had a big smile on his face but his aura was sinister, "No way, I would never let this lady be in danger"

Theodore looked back at Zelda and said, "This might take a bit long, would you like an umbrella?" The reason it would take long was not because Niel was that powerful but because he wanted to spill as much blood as he could.

Zelda sighed then stood up "that's why I brought my own" she smiled looking at her nails after opening her umbrella.

Niel's eyebrows furrowed, Zelda was unhinged, she went aside and sat on a rock. "You tricked me!"

Theodore shook his head, "how could I allow my spectator to sit on a rock?" He said as he made a crystal chair and desk it wasn't too close yet not too far.

Zelda smiled charmingly at Theo "thank you Theo", she went and sat on it then Gently crossed her legs. "Tricked you?, we set a trap and you took the bait it's just that simple. Right Theo?".

Theodore nods and raises his hand slightly creating a barrier around Zelda, it was a null gravity barrier Nothing could get in keeping her safe but she also couldn't get out preventing her from interfering. He could never be too sure, maybe Zelda might feel the thrill of it and want to join which he doesn't want.

Niel unsheathed his sword then used mana to boost his physical prowess, he isn't a magic user he doesn't have an element but he is a powerful knight of one the 6 empires, he will not lose to a child.

"You will regret this!"

He yelled he attacked head on and Theodore easily dodged, Niel attacked side then front in a patterned but theo saw through it dodging it, soon he got angry then used more mana making him faster and stronger. Theo now had to take him a bit more seriously.

Theodore didn't think this was fun so he voiced it out with a sigh, Niel attacked once again with his sword but since Theodore thought this sword was an eyesore to get closer to Niel's body he made crystal scales on his arm and took the slash head on.

It was undoubtedly strong but it only made him step back one step, he had strengthened the crystal scales but they were only enough to damage the sword with a single crack, the sword was a well made weapon.

Niel looked at his word then at Theodore he clenched his teeth, Zelda looked on from the side with a twitching smile carving up her face. He is nervous, she wants to see Niel trembling in fear her whole body is begging for it.

Niel didn't care then attack at vital parts, he banging and clanging of the sword and crystal could be heard, soon he kept on hitting until ultimately the sword shattered his eyes widened in shock.

"Hm~ would you look at that your sword broke, what to do?" Theodore said as if he was pitying Niel, such a voice was very convincing but it was ruined because he kicked Niel on the face with a bright smile, the fun is just about to begin.

Niel groans as he fell on the floor there was a huge red mark in his face, Zelda touched her lips then fluttered her eyes at Theodore. "Theo, isn't that a little too easy?"

Niel looked at her in shock. She had such a pretty face but a vicious heart, they must come to justice. His will was resolved, he quickly got up then attacked head on with a punch.

Theodore smiled; he had always kept his nails at a certain length because he wanted to try something new. He covered his nails in thin strong layers of crystals, making them very sharp. As Niel's punch came he didn't grab it, instead he put his nails out gauging in Niel's skin enough to stop the punch, as he pulled back his hand his smile widened as the blood on his nails splattered beautifully.

Zelda smiled cynically as she gently clapped her hands ominously, "that's better" she cheered

Niel huffed, then took a dagger from his waist. His hands were bleeding a lot but he didn't give in; he flipped the dagger and jumped to attack once more.

Theodore simply deflected the dagger and slashed his right inner arm; he could have cut off his entire hand but he was satisfied with a slash that splattered blood on his face.

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