We were still on the hunt for Vensetta. I was behind France, who led the way. Seeing her dodge trees and rocks, you could say, she was well trained in riding a horse. It actually looked cool on her.
"Watch out for the traps above your head!" I heard her call out, ducking as she said that.
The trap had almost hit me on the head, I was thankful she warned me or else, I would've been thrown far back and I wouldn't get to follow her anymore.
Her horse suddenly turned to a halt, I almost bumped into her. "Why, what's wrong?"
It looked like she didn't pay attention to my question. Rather, I saw her staring at nowhere. I went close to her side and waved a hand to her face.
"Hey."
"Shush, I'm focusing." She put a finger to my lips and gently pushed me back without even glancing at me.
Focusing...on what?
"She's using her powers to throw us off!"
I looked at her, looks like she was making up a plan. I didn't get what she said but I doubt, she'll explain what she knows, after all, stubbornness runs in the blood.
"Nicholas, listen."
"I'm all ears."
"You catch her, on your own."
I blinked twice, making sure she wasn't joking on me. That's it? That's the plan? I can make something better than that, not that I'm boasting or anything.
"Do not worry, we are together in this." She assured, glancing at me for a bit. There was a faint glimmer in her eyes, saying that she trusts me on this.
"If you say so...How do you suppose I catch her?"
"I've been told you have exceptional skills as a hunter or was that just a bluff?"
I didn't reply, surely, this was told to her by Platinein.
"Anyway, go. I'll stay here and...think of something." She ushered me to go, her hands doing a shoo action. I'm fairly sure, she still has something to say; her expression says much.
I didn't leave her side, well, I am waiting for her to say the thing she doesn't want to share to me.
"What are you still doing here? Go, time is running!"
"You still have something to say, don't you?" I smiled at her but she didn't seem to notice that.
She remained silent. I could feel it, come on, say it! I tried intimidating her with my gaze, which, surprisingly, worked.
I always had a knack for those, actually, I just inherited it.
"I... I wish you luck." She stuttered, a faint pink hue spreading on her cheeks.
"Thanks."
And I was off to capture the target. I have to admit, she looked adorable earlier, which reminded of my mother's stories during her courtship days.
Maybe France didn't say that much, it was obvious she got a little awkward when she told me that.
As she had thought, Vensetta was throwing us off. Now that I'm the only one chasing her, I felt like she had at least, let her guard down. I tried heightening my senses; my mother told me about heightening my hearing and sight so I tried heightening the other remaining senses.
I could feel light footsteps on the grass, she was creeping up to me.
"Vensetta!" I called out, "I just want to talk!"
The sound of footsteps was not heard of anymore, though, I can feel someone else's presence behind me.
"You called?"
I swiftly turned around, seeing a faint silhouette. This person must be Vensetta.
"You're boring." I heard her say. "I was expecting more horse chase but looks like you gave up on that."
"Vensetta?"
"Duh, who else?"
She came out of the shadows, her mulberry twintails flowing with the wind. She wore a flowing black dress and white sandals. She wore a beaded necklace.
"Nicholas!" France came close, panting. "I knew it!"
"Knew what?"
"Knew you could do it, what else?" She crossed her arms and turned her attention to Vensetta, who just leaned back on a tree, amused in watching us.
"Ah, the charming France."
"Heh, you haven't change a bit, Vensetta." She commented, sneering at her.
Wait, they know each other?
"You two are acquainted?"
"Why, yes, we are. I frequented Metallicus before I was in and out of the world." Vensetta replied.
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We stayed at her shack. She was hospitable of us, she even brought us food. We were glad, we didn't eat anything yesterday. Despite our hunger, we still ate with class.
Actually, that was just France.
"So, what brings you here?" Vensetta asked after a moment.
"The Prince of Sol'entera told me you can help with something."
"Oh..." Her forehead scrunched. "No."
I almost dropped my spoon, due to my shock with hearing her answer. That means she won't help?
I heard a chair being pushed back and someone standing up. "France?"
She sent me a glare before pulling me up by my arm, albeit dragging me out of the dining room. "H-hey, what are you-"
"If she doesn't want to cooperate, then we shouldn't too."
I released myself from her grasp, my arm had hurt a little. I rubbed the spot, it really hurts.
"Are you kidding? She's our last resort!"
"Yet she doesn't want to help! How do you expect for her to help us after declining?"
"I...I'll convince her!" I argued.
"Have it your way! Don't dare ask for help, if you ever need it!" She walked out of the shack. She even slammed the door.
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Two days had passed and no luck. Vensetta still won't help and she won't tell me why. France hasn't returned yet, or probably she's just avoiding me. I wonder if she's alright? I mean, now that Platinein has entrusted her to me, she's now my responsibility.
I can't help but worry.
My eyes lit up when I heard the door open, but it was just Vensetta and another guest.
"Right, that's just someone who I find annoying. Don't mind him."
The boy was close with Vensetta, I mean too close, if you know what I mean. They look good though, she's got quite a taste.
"Have you seen-"
"Stop asking me that for more than a hundred times when I come back, jerk. I haven't seen that woman, she probably went back to Metallicus by now." She exited to her room, together with the boy.
Not before long, a yelp was heard outside. I scrambled out of the door towards the source of the scream but what I'm sure is that scream belonged to someone I know too well.
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