As Liebe wakes up from his dream, Liebe looked at the time. It was 11 AM.
He said, "Umm, Gelda, I got to go. Still have some work left in the Empire."
Gelda said, "Fine, fine. I swear, till now you were responsible, now you are turning into a slacker just like your little sister."
Liebe said, "I think you might have got that the other way around."
As Liebe teleports to the hotel in the Empire, Licht is still sleeping.
Liebe said, "Yo, Licht, wake up. Wake up!"
Licht said, "No. I'm sleeping in protest. Something is going on between you and that girl. Tell me, or I will not leave the bed."
Liebe said, "Don't challenge me, Licht, or else you will regret it."
Licht said, "Why?"
Liebe said, "You know my mouth is more than enough to get you in line."
Licht said, "Try it."
Liebe said, "Fine then. Try looking under your pillow."
As Licht put his hand under the pillow, he found a bra.
Licht said, "What the hell? Why?"
Liebe said, "Well, Licht, the thing is, I use this hotel suite to sleep around. And the bed you are sleeping on is the trophy bed. Here I slept with countless women. For you, this may be a bed, but for me, it's a battlefield where I won countless times."
Licht said, "Umm, Liebe—"
Liebe said, "Yes?"
Licht said, "Why do I feel like my foot is touching a tiny rubber sack with liquid inside?"
Liebe said, "Oh, that's because it is."
As Licht jumped up from the bed as he screamed, "You are disgusting!"
Liebe said, "Was that the end of your protests?"
Licht said, "But seriously, who is she? And why was she almost your fiancée at one point?"
Liebe said, "Well, are you prepared for the truth?"
Licht said, "I am."
Liebe said, "I'm warning you, the truth is more harsh than you can know."
Licht said, "I can take it."
As Liebe places his hand on Licht's head, he said, "Dark Magic: Tragic Tales of Afar."
As Licht saw it. After a few moments:
Licht said, "What was that?"
Liebe said, "Reality that was altered."
Licht said, "No way. How could I forget?"
Liebe said, "Just do it."
As there was a knock at the door. It was Alysa and Eosian.
Liebe said, "Welcome."
As they came in and sat down at the dining table. Licht was still sleeping as they sat down.
Alysa said, "So, when are we leaving today?"
Liebe said, "Actually, I have some work at HQ, so we can't go today. But if you are willing, I have time for a conversation."
Eosian said, "And by the way, where is Licht? And why do you always keep the sliding door to the infinity pool open? I swear, birds may come in."
Liebe said, "No need to worry. We are completely safe."
As suddenly, a spear crashed into the hotel with immense impact. As the dust settled, the spear was aimed at Eosian and Alysa, yet it was held in place by Licht 2 cm in front of her face.
Licht said, "Like Liebe said—completely safe."
Liebe said, "Distance approximately 50 miles. And that impact—no magic. Pure brute strength. No doubt about it. The enemy is a mage type, alright."
Liebe said, "Licht, it seems someone sent a present. Mind telling me the trajectory, if you wouldn't mind?"
Licht said, "27 degrees north, 12 minutes, and 07 seconds."
As Licht handed Liebe the spear, Liebe threw it. Now the velocity was far greater.
Eosian said, "What do you mean 'pure brute force mage type'? That doesn't make sense."
Liebe said, "It appears our little mentally disabled friend doesn't understand. The spear was thrown 50 miles from here, and no magic, so it has to be brute force. Not to mention, if it landed, it would have shattered the hotel. That is, if Licht didn't stop it. But only people who have that kind of strength are the 25 Princes. But their magical power is monstrous. If they were here, I would have known. And why a mage? Simple: they cast a spell on themselves to boost their physical ability."
Licht said, "Get that—" He gestured.
Alysa thought, *He really is something. His vice captain stopped it in seconds. He is capable, even if he sleeps. But he is actually stronger.*
Alysa said, "Umm, Mr. Licht, I thought you were asleep?"
Licht said, "I was, but I came here looking for something."
Alysa said, "Umm, what?"
Licht said, "An old friend."
Liebe said, "Damn. But looks like my spear only killed about 3 people."
Alysa said, "3 people?"
Eosian said, "What? How many were there?"
Liebe said, "At least 15."
Licht said, "And they are decently strong too. Not too shabby for an assassination attempt. But they will all die by my blade."