Done playing around, it was already time for lunch. So, Luis and Ben went towards the restaurant section.
After they made their orders and waited for the food to arrive. Luis looked at Ben in front of him, who seemed eager to ask something.
"Well, ask what you want?" Luis said, as he could see that something was bugging Ben a lot. It didn't take a genius to guess this was about Diana. Sure enough, the next moment, Ben raised his question under Luis' knowing smile.
"What were you and Diana talking about before the exam?"
Luis' eyes glinted as he started speaking.
"We just made a deal, in which she will work for me the entire first year and maybe more, depending on how good she is."
"What kind of work?" Ben knit his brows.
"Of course, it's fighting. She will deal with some flies that I find annoying." Luis shrugged.
Just when Ben breathed a sigh of relief.
Luis narrowed his eyes and asked. "What else did you expect?"
"Nothing, just my misunderstanding." Ben clarified. Then, after some hesitation, he asked, "Buddy, is it alright if I work for you, too?"
"You want to work for me?" Luis showed a surprised reaction. Inwardly, he was laughing in amusement.
"Yes," Ben nodded with a serious, then averting his eyes he added. "If possible, I want to work in the same department as Diana."
"What department? I didn't hire you on behalf of the Suarez Guild. Okay?" Luis immediately explained, so as not to create a misunderstanding for Ben. Even if he has many plans regarding the future, Ben and Diana's current strength is not enough. That's why he could only fool them in with this short-term solution.
"It's alright, as long as I can work with her." Ben hurriedly stated his intentions. Not that he was trying to hide it from his friend.
"Even if I give you half the salary, I'm giving her?" Luis tested him.
"Yes!" Ben affirmed in a firm tone.
"Well, it's fine. You two can work together. However, remember Ben. At the time of work, put your love and indecent thoughts aside."
"Yes, I will-"
Sufi gave a quick glance, then ignored him. Cobert let out a weary breath before greeting him back.
"Good afternoon, Lu *yawn* is."
Luis' lips twitched.
"What did I tell you before? Don't yawn while speaking my name?"
"It's just a reflex action." Cobert shrugged and gave an excuse.
'Reflex my ass! You are obviously pretending!' Luis felt like scolding this annoying bastard in front of him. However, he immediately calmed himself down. 'No, Luis. People are working for you. How can you get agitated over something so small? There's no need to fall out with a talented assassin over such a small matter.'
Luis regained his affection and didn't care about the petty annoyance.
"I am curious, Cobert. What do you do at night? That you are always sleepy?"
Cobert stared at him for a few seconds, then answered.
"I have insomnia."
"Oh, why?" Luis probed.
Cobert wanted to shut Luis' mouth, but when he saw Sufi's curious gaze. He thought it was better to give a vague answer so that the other members wouldn't ask this question.
"I-I've had some terrible experiences in the past. So, sometimes I have nightmares making it difficult to get a good sleep."
"Terrible experiences? I see, so that's it." Luis nodded with a look of understanding.
'Did he guess?' Cobert frowned and gave him a stern gaze, signalling him to stop talking about it further.
Though Luis, of course, ignored it and continued speaking with a sigh of pity.
"Your crush must have rejected your confession, right? Don't worry, it happens." With a gentle smile, Luis comforted him. "I'm sure you will find someone better."
"???"
Cobert: Can someone explain how this guy reached that conclusion?