“Hmmm…. A king”

I told myself silently while walking towards school. It was just yesterday when I found out that I was eligible to be king. Moreover, powerful people are offering me their assistance and Leon was one of them. What’s more is that my father is involved in all of this. I wonder where he is. I doubt Drake knows that is why I did not ask. What did father did to Drake’s family to make them owe him that much anyway? Damn, it is too much to take in all at once. I get light headed just thinking all about this things.

Honestly, I don’t want to be one, a king that is. Even though that “king” thing is not literally someone who rules over a country, I am still responsible for the lives of my followers. I don’t want them to suffer because of my wrong decisions and judgments. But I cannot decline either since my chances of dying early will be higher if I am all alone. The other kings will surely find a way to find me and kill me in order to be the one true king. If only I could just dispose of this ability of mine then maybe I could just live normally.

Is that Hector walking in front of me? Well it has been a while since we last talked so maybe I should catch up to him.

“Morning Tor”

“Hey, it has been a while! I was not able to see you that much lately huh.”

“You know, I’ve been quite busy with things.”

“Busy sleeping? Just kidding, don’t make too much trouble okay?”

“Are you my mother?”

Hector just replied with a laugh. He did not change even by a bit ever since we last talked. Compared to me whose life changed too much in just a matter of days. It kind of makes my chest a bit empty. I wish I could just live my life like I normally do.

“Have you heard? Roka will be returning to school today.”

“R-r-r-oka?”

Damn, why does it have to be right now? I’m busy thinking about things then another annoying character comes to light. The empty feeling was replaced with restlessness. I just can’t stop shaking knowing she will be back from the hospital. She actually makes my skin crawl. Roka is in my class, Hector knows her because she always tagged along with us every time we hang out back then.

“Hey are you alright? Are you sick?”

“N-no, I’m good.”

We reached the school then said goodbyes. I then found myself standing in front of the door of our classroom. I don’t want to enter the room. Somehow, I kind of feel that she is already inside. Should I just go home instead? No, I should just go inside to get this over with. Damn, here comes nothing.

“Good Morning my darling Rei! I missed you so much!”

Roka greeted me with a happy face. Damn! She did not change even by a bit. Doesn’t she feel self conscious every time he says “darling?” It makes my skin crawl, honestly.

“We-welcome back, Roka”

“I’m glad to be back by you side!”

Roka said as she was going closer to me. She then tries to hug me but I was able to stop her by holding her arms and pushing them away.

“Wow, you really did not change my darling! You should be more kind to someone who came back from the hospital you know?”

“You’re already fine now right? So I don’t have to be kind to you.”

“Oh you are so cold! That makes me want you even more my darling!”

Is that girl really from the hospital? She is damn too energetic! If only no one was around and she’s not girl, I would punch her in the face. But if she was guy, then it will be even creepier. She says she loves me for as long as I can remember and I don’t think she is lying. I believe she does not know me well enough that is why she is thinking that way right now. I don’t really dislike her. In fact I think she is cute. It is just that Roka is so honest and direct and I don’t think I want to manipulate that kind of person that is why I rejected her many times over. What I did not expect is that she can become quite persistent. Thus, my decisions led me to this kind of situation.

“Then let me ask formally. Rei, would you go out with me!?”

“Not interested”

I told her as I walk towards my sit. All my classmates are laughing. This kind of thing is not new after all. The first time she did that, everyone was so shocked. They even got angry at me for being so blunt when I rejected her. But now, they just treat it as some kind of morning entertainment.

“Oh he was still very cool! I think my love for him just got stronger!”

Damn, I just can’t seem to shake her off my tail. Did her eyes form a heart right now? The bell rang and everyone went back to their sit. Now that everything is in order, I noticed that Leon is nowhere to be found. Maybe he is just running errands for Drake. I slept through all my classes as usual and soon after class was over, I ran as fast as I can to get away with the persistent Roka.

Now that I’m alone, I remembered that I still have things to think about. I continue to juggle the pros and cons of each decision I could make at the moment. My head now feels quite heavy. The best option right now is to be king. The only reason that prevents me from accepting that is that I think I am unworthy. If only I can confirm for myself that I am worthy enough to be a king then that will make things far easier.

“A warped field?”

I found myself in some grass lands. Perfect timing! Just the right thing I need right now. It is just that it will be hard to fight sneakily here. I guess I’ll need to rely on with some firepower.

“Who’s there!?”

I yelled as soon as I transformed. I then hear flaps of wings, don’t tell me it is them again.

“Hyahahahaha! You are now ours you meddlesome brat!”

“You’ll pay for what you did to us!”

So they came for revenge? Those freaky bats, do they always have to outnumber their opponents?

“Did you come here to get beaten by me again?”

“You just got lucky the last time! You tentacle freak!”

“Sneak attacks are only for cowards and a coward like you does not deserve to live another day.”

Tentacle freak? Are they thinking that the tentacle is my main ability? I guess I can use that to my advantage. Then how about I make my decision regarding the king problem to depend on this battle? If I lose, then I will reject their offer but if I can defeat them all by myself, I will accept being their king.

“You call me a coward but is it not the same for two ugly bats ganging up on a poor guy?”

“Then let me face you one on one. Stand back for a bit, brother. I’ll make this quick.”

“Hyahahahaha! Sure just make sure he will be screaming loudly in pain!”

The black bat thinks he can defeat me alone? He must be getting over confident of his abilities. Then maybe I really have to accept being a king candidate then, if nothing else goes wrong.

“Come on! Let’s get it on with it!”

I yelled to get myself pumped up! I have to go in a head to head battle after all.

“I like your vigor kid. Here I come!”