Book 4: Chapter 42: Family

Book 4: Chapter 42: Family

Scarlet

You are going to be the death of me one of these days, you hear that? Allen complains as soon as the call connects, making me blink in surprise before tilting my head slightly in confusion. And to make matters worse? You dont even know why Allen trails off only to shake his head and mutter, Oh, whatever. Im glad youre safe and that things turned out well.

I frown for a second, unsure of what he was gonna scold me over, only to shrug myself and smile as I say, Same.

Is it safe to say you saw Whites livestream? Allen asks, and I nod my head. I was pretty surprised by that, not gonna lie. But I knew she cared about you, so probably not as surprised as you were.

I hum in response, not really sure what to say to that as I lie down in my bed back at my suite in the base with my terminal being displayed on a large screen on the ceiling above the bed.Ñøv€l-B1n was the first platform to present this chapter.

Amelia has always, from what Ive seen since meeting her, cared about me in her own strange way. She tends to make decisions on her own without talking to others, and often ends up regretting those decisions in the future. At least, as far as Im concerned.

But she also takes responsibility for the decisions, so she means well.

It was a shock, I eventually say before closing my eyes.

I bet it was, I hear Belles voice coming from the other side of the call, making me open my eyes again for a moment to see her poking her head over her fathers shoulder and pushing his head out of the way, to his irritation. Howre things going miss Apex Predator?

Better than I expected, I answer honestly. Far better than I expected.

When are you planning on going to meet with Satan? she asks, only to start fussing when Allen pushes her away and instead seemingly switches the call over to a TV so they can both be in the screen.

I raise a brow at their antics before closing my eyes again and answering, Ill be going first thing tomorrow morning and meeting up with Red to head to Demon Isle, where were going to be speaking with my grandfather through a skill of one of his subordinates. Since Gramps cant actually come here personally.

Silence follows for a few seconds, so I open my eyes to find the two of them looking slightly surprised for some reason.

Yeah. As long as I continue hunting demons on the battlefield.

Someone looks happy, Allen says, making me turn back over to face the ceiling as I smother my smile rather quickly. Too quickly, apparently. Too late for that.

I roll my eyes.

Hows the university been anyways? I ask Belle, feeling rather curious about it. Because despite her fighting on the frontlines as well, shes still attending university. Something I kinda just stopped doing due to my lack of time.

Belle smiles at that and answers, Boring.

I chuckle at that blunt answer.

I mean it! she exclaims while swinging her hands out wide, barely missing her father who ducks under it before glaring at her. But she just ignores him while continuing, The university is just teaching us battle tactics and strategies now! It isnt what a university is supposed to be! Were supposed to be having fun and enjoying college, not training and learning battle tactics every day all day long!

Excuse me, Allen interjects with a frown as he crosses his arms and says, youre the one who asked to go there. And youre also the one who wanted to go to the frontlines, which is probably whats eating up your free time!

Belle opens her mouth for a second before casually looking at me and smiling. Ah, its getting late. You should head to bed, Scarlet. Im sure youre tired.

Allen narrows his eyes at her, but Belle quickly reaches over to his arm and hangs up the call, leaving me smirking at the ceiling with more than a little amusement on my face.

Several seconds pass in silence as I stare before I eventually yawn and slowly begin to close my eyes.

Maybe I should go to sleep even if I dont biologically need it anymore, it does still help with stress.

And a lot has happened over the past day.