20 The Snowman

Susie, James' sister, had not slacked off at all the past months she had been adventuring in the Dian Peaks.

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Skittles was an excellent companion to travel through the Dian Peaks with. My adorable little rainbow wolverine was so smart!

I loved my little skittles dearly. He was good at fighting and listened to whatever I told him to do. For the past few months, Skittles and I had been adventuring through the peaks.

The Frozen Dian Peaks was my mother's territory, [Shivergarde] had several forts throughout the mountains. All types of demon beasts inhabited this frozen wasteland. Snowfall was a common sight here.

I had gotten all-new winter wear for my travels. I now had a fuzzy blue and winter coat. With blue leggings and winter boots. It was so cute. My devilry had advanced swiftly these past few months.

[Shivergarde] provided me with all the fel shards I wanted. My mother sure was generous! The members of [Shivergarde] dotingly referred to me as 'little princess'. Since I was so small.

Today Skittles and I would hunt some elk! They were plentiful in this mountain and gave me good combat training.

"Skittles, you be on guard," I said as we entered the clearing there were large rocks, many trees, and a small lake in this clearing. The elks were now drinking at the lake. It was the perfect time to ambush them!

Skittles nodded his head obediently. He was such a smart wolverine.

I saw an elk; it was mine!

"Stop," shouted someone as I went to attack the elk.

Their loud noise scared away my prey. Now I wouldn't be able to catch an elk. This person better have a good reason for offending this dame.

"Who are you to tell this young dame to stop," I said to the perpetrator.

He was a small boy, with blond hair, wearing a black winter overcoat.

"This lake is mine, he said," as he took out a big stick.

"You want to challenge me for hunting rights little boy, you're barely out of diapers," I said looking at the small boy.

"I can beat up a little girl no problem," he said as he whirled around his stick.

"Haha, showing off in front of me!" I said.

I took out my war fan and showed him my moves. Dancing elegantly with the fan in front of him.

"You can't even do this," I said as I did a cartwheel in mid-air while holding my fan.

He looked at me with his eyes a blazing; he knew he had met his match.

"That's not fair, you are just more flexible than me," he said with embarrassment.

"What's your name, little boy," I said.

"My name is Randolf, and I will be the most powerful member of all of [Shivergarde]!" said the boy with pride.

"You want to join [Shivergarde]?" I said.

"Yes, [Shivergarde] is the best organization for miles! They even have changelings in their ranks!" he said.

"I can match you any day lets go," said Randolf.

We put away our weapons since it would be a friendly spar.

"Here I come," Randolf said as he ran at me.

\u003cPunch\u003e

\u003cDodge\u003e

He punched right at me. This boy thinks he's got some moves. I easily dodged such a simple attack.

"You've gotta do better than that if you want to match this dame," I said.

"Not fair, you are too fast," said the boy.

"I'm not fast, you are just slow," I said.

"Well, take this!" he said.

\u003cCold Front\u003e

The surrounding air grew colder and my movements slowed.

"You practice Ice Dao little boy?" I said.

"Yes, it was easy to adapt to Ice Dao growing up in these frozen mountains," said the boy as he closed in to attack.

"You are talented, you learned a Dao all on your own. Too bad you are fighting this dame today," I said.

\u003cReverse\u003e

I reversed the time around me negating his \u003cCold Front\u003e's effect.

"Whoa, how am I supposed to beat you if you can just get rid of my attacks?" said the boy.

"That's your problem, not mine," I said as I rushed him and punched.

\u003cPunch\u003e

It connected. I threw him to the ground from the impact of my hit.

"Wahhhhhhhhhh," said the boy after getting hit by my attack.

"You hit me!" he said as tears started coming from his eyes.

"This is a spar, little boy. What did you want me to just sit there and take attacks? Why were you even trying to scare me off if you can't even take a simple punch?" I said.

I was at a loss for words. This little boy blustered and boasted like he was the most powerful thing out there. But he was a paper tiger.

"Usually other kids just run away after they feel my \u003cCold Front\u003e, I haven't ever met another kid that has broken into Esquire before," said the boy.

"Well, you met this young dame today, and I am not any simple Esquire. This young dame is a peak-Esquire! And to think you tried to chase me off," I said.

"How are you already a peak-Esquire at your age?" said Randolf.

"This young dame is very talented, do not try to pry into my secrets little boy," I said.

"Well that settles it, from now on I'm hanging with you!" said the boy as he dusted off his butt and came to my side.

"Who said you could follow this dame?" I said.

"I want to learn how to become strong, following you will help me become much stronger!" said Randolf.

"You want to be one of my official followers?" I said.

"What's an um official follower," said the boy.

"An official follower is an attendant to a noble devil such as myself. I provide you resources and training and you do my bidding," I said.

"Will I be able to join [Shivergarde] if I'm your um official follower or whatever?" said the boy.

"Of course, just sign here," I said as I brought out a contract.

And that was how this young dame got her first follower, Randolf. I nicknamed him Snowman since he dealt with Ice Dao.

"Follow me, Snowman," I said.

"Yes, young dame," said Randolf as he came to my heels.