You’re fattening up.”
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You’re starting to get some flesh on your cheek bones!”
“noticed that as well, but unlike you, they were actually happy about it,” I replied in earnest.
It’s
Aren’t you glad to see that I’m looking a bit healthier than
But that means I would be losing
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“just do it here, then?”
“here isn’t bright enough,” he argued, “and this is the only time we can play chess! I’ve been waiting for you all week, and you only come today, on a Saturday of all days!”
“Saturday?” I moved my bishop towards his rook, exposing his king.
“end of a the week,” he mumbled as he moved his king to the side of the board. “I would need to go back since I still have... things I need to do...”
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Same here, senior,” I replied. “Next time, bring a good light source with you and some drawing materials
I made my way back to our room, freshened from my early bath, and
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Playing chess with him, on the other hand, I still refuse to be apprenticed to anyone, thus, I dread the day when I would lose in a game of chess with
Good morning...” Elliot opened the door with a big yawn
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How’s the sword doing?” I asked as I passed his bed.
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But... a
“I can’t just hide in this room for five years.”
I opened it to let
Cat’s still sleeping?” he asked with a frown. “And why aren’t
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“play that chess game with your mysterious senior?” he asked me with a grin. “Did you win?”
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Hmm? Is that so?”
“a lot nicer than when we first took it from the training hall. Did Patrick enchant it, by any chance?” Darius looked back at me, wide eyed.
We both know h
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“shook Cat’s shoulder to wake him up. “Hey, rise and shine! Hurry up, or you won’t have enough time to eat some breakfast!”
Breakfast...” Cat’s eyes finally blinked open.
Good, you’re finally up!”
You taught us some wrestling moves,
Force of habit,” Elliot grinned, “a good merchant must be up before the rooster crows! Now hurry up and eat,
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“the seven golden grains of the kingdom!” Elliot said proudly. “I’ve been saving it up for this such occasion, I even threw in some dried serpent’s meat that’s good in revitalizing your strength and spirit!”
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So, Darius, what time do you plan to issue your challenge?” I asked our room mate.
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“witnesses, the better.”
“watch the fight,” Arman suggested.
Let’s call
I’ll try to bring Senior
Then, I will be
Don’t push yourself too hard and get more rest,” said Arman. “I know you keep exer
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