In an Instant

10: In which some hide, while some fight (and they can't reconcile)(31-32)

Hi guys! Part of the reasons why this've been taking so long is because I've been going over all that I've written. I've added at least 5000 words to everything, fuck me.

I've made quite a few revisions to the story that I'd think you'd like to read.

In case you don't, though, I'll summarize some of them at the end.

Important changes: Valentino, Valentino*, and Eruhaben* have been added to the chat! 🥳🥳🥳

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Cale put some stuff into a magic bag and headed to the arena. The residence's underground arena. Count Henituse's territory was famous for its wealth, but that wealth was supported by military strength. How would they be able to survive next to the Forest of Darkness and the dangerous monsters contained within it without a strong military strength?

That was why their residences had underground training arenas that were larger and better than most Duke or Marquis's residences.

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"Ehem, ehem." Deruth coughs, subtly puffing his chest up.

No one says anything about it, because the rest of the Henituse Duchy is doing the same thing.

Alberu*'s eyes start to sparkle.

Perhaps it's because the Henituse County had been staying still for decades, or it's because the Ailan March has been too loud in their pride, the true strength of the Henituse County has slipped the minds of virtually everyone in this world. They should have known better, of course. No one can guard the Forest of Darkness without a strong military presence, after all.

That, combined with their wealth, makes the Henituse County a very dangerous foe if provoked.

This is......

This is great.

This is perfect, actually.

Northeastern territories have yet to have a leading house. If he could just turn them into a proper faction with the Henituse County at the head, Alberu* would gain the support of an actual, physical faction.

Something that he kind of desperately needs, not that he is very willing to let it be known.

Now Alberu* just has to see if Count Henituse* is willing to embroil his family into this conflict.

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"The two of you stay out of the arena as well. Secure the area, and make sure nobody comes in from the first floor."

"Yes, young master."

"I understand, young master."

Cale had a bitter taste in his mouth at the fact that Ron had an extremely wide smile on his face, but Cale chose to let it go.

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"Ohoho!" Ron chuckled.

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After watching the two people go away, Cale carried the kittens and went to the corner of the arena. Naturally, he did not forget to motion for Choi Han and Rosalyn to go very far away.

"The two of you head to the center!"

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Rosalyn* stops.

......Should she feel offended?

Tilting her head, she glances at her other self on the other side of the room. Rosalyn is smirking.