[Keeno POV]
A few days had passed since we had our relaxing ti together. We had moved to the larger Radiant Knight compound outside of the noble district in this ti and honestly, it was much more comfortable. It was early morning now and I was in the training room. When Margaret showed us around the day we got here, I was surprised that they had what I would consider a modern day earth gym with all the equipnt. Deciding to take advantage of this, I woke up early the next day and dressed in a good outfit for working out. Hitting the gym I couldn’t help but inwardly chuckle at Ama’s approving silence that clearly showed she was quite interested in what I was doing and wearing.
‘Note to self, wear more form fitting clothes for Ama.’
Finished up with my workout, I decided to jog around the room to decompress. Once that was done, I grabbed a towel from my ring and wiped the sweat off my face.
{Guh.}
“Ama?”
{You’re too sexy like this, Keeno.}
“Oh?”
I smirked mischievously.
“So being all sweaty makes you hot and bothered, eh?”
{No, but your slightly flushed, toned body in clothes that hug your form does.}
“Hehe. Alright then, I know what I’m wearing next ti I see you.”
{YES!!!}
Her overreaction made chuckle. Just as I was leaving the room, Margaret and Zofia ca in followed by a seemingly sleepwalking Maria.
“Oh! Hello, Keeno.” (Margaret)
“Morning. I hope it was alright for to use the facilities here.” (Keeno)
“Perfectly fine.” (Margaret)
“Hmm.” (Zofia)
Turning my attention to Zofia, I saw that she was looking up and down while she had her fingers on her chin, clearly thinking about sothing.
“Lady Okami, if I may, can I ask for a small sparring session?” (Zofia)
“I don’t see why not, though I do want to ask why.” (Keeno)
“I’m the one in charge of training the knights and seeing your physique, it makes want to test you. See if you have anything I can help you improve on.” (Zofia)
“Aunt, I think that’s a bad idea for you to spar with her. I’ve done it a few tis and know she’s above your level to handle.” (Margaret)
“Then I’ll observe while you two spar. Maybe it’ll even motivate Maria to improve too.” (Zofia)
Speaking of Maria, she was still standing there clearly half asleep, though at the ntion of her na she seed to beco slightly more aware. Seeing this Zofia just shook her head and heaved a defeated sigh.
“You have a place that can withstand it?” (Keeno)
“While not as good as the Guild, we do have a room for higher tier fights.” (Margaret)
“Then let’s go. I’m all ward up.” (Keeno)
Margaret led the way to the sparring room. When we got there and she opened the doors, I was greeted by the sight of walls full of weapons ranging from swords to spears to axes. There were also bows and crossbows, spear throwers, and even blowguns. Stepping into the center of the room, Margaret turned to and summoned her Soul Weapon.
“Let’s see who wins this ti.” (Margaret)
Summoning my swords in reply, we began our fight. It only lasted half an hour before we called it to a stop with a tie. We had both gotten in so good bits, but neither of us could get the equilibrium to tip in our favor.
“You’ve improved.” (Margaret)
“Well, I did have so training with Ama, so I’d be upset if I didn’t.” (Keeno)
Walking up to us, Zofia had a look of admiration and contemplation on her face.
“You fight more to kill than anything, don’t you?” (Zofia)
“Is there a problem with that?” (Keeno)
“Not really, though that’s why you couldn’t break the stalemate. Because you fight more to kill, when you are put in a situation where you need to hold back like this, you beco too conscious about it. Of course, this reason is also what prevented Margaret from winning as she couldn’t find the right balance herself. A mix of deadly and nonlethal strikes threw her off and caused her to over analyze things. Also, and this is just my own personal opinion, but you are quite cocky in your fighting style. It tells that you don’t lose fights very often and your aggression shows flaws that you rely in your killing intent to cover. Like you don’t fear getting killed.” (Zofia)
“Well, I can’t die, though I do also feel pain, and I don’t lose fights much at all. If I’m sparring against Ama or Fia, I do, but with Margaret, though I’m still under at the mont, I can get better. Plus, most gaps I do have I fill with magic, though this sparring session didn’t let show that.” (Keeno)
“Hmm. I still think you should show a little more caution, but that’s just my opinion as an instructor. All in all, it was a good match. And Margaret, you still haven’t gotten over so of those bad habits of yours. Fighting is about efficiency, you don’t need to flourish your attacks as much. No unnecessary movents or showboating.” (Zofia)
“Yes, Aunt Zofia.” (Margaret)
Maria ca up shortly after, fully awake, and was about to say sothing, but was interrupted when a knight ca into the room.
“Commander Margaret, a ssenger from Madam Sif has arrived with a ssage.”
Nodding her head, she and I left the room seeing as it was most likely for . Arriving outside an office I saw a young kitsune woman standing next to the door. She seed extrely nervous if her twitching ears and stiff tail were anything to go by. When she heard us approaching, she turned and her eyes went wide upon seeing , her eyes instantly being drawn to my tails.
‘I’m starting to think my having four tails is more inconvenient around other kitsune than I originally thought.’
{It’s an instinct thing. The more tails we have, the more other kitsune are drawn to us. It’s also a respect thing, though it’s not as known now.}
‘Hmm.’
The kitsune woman stared for a minute longer before coming back to herself. Her ears flattened against her head, and she blushed a little.
“G-greetings, Lady Nearl, p-princess. Madam Sif has sent to deliver an invitation.”
Pulling a letter out of her tail, she shook as she handed it to the knight who led us here who then handed it to Margaret. She looked over the envelope before nodding and handing it to .
“Before that, let’s go inside. It isn’t proper to et in the hallway like this.” (Margaret)
She walked up and unlocked the door. We all entered after her and I took a seat on one of the plush chairs in the room. Opening the letter I started reading.
[Greetings Princess Okami. I apologize for the delay in sending this but I’ve been dealing with rescuing our kin from the nobles that have been mysteriously dying recently. Preface aside, I’ve been able to free up ti the rest of this week to et with you at your discretion. Our eting place is my main establishnt called The Vixen’s Allure. Once you arrive, just let the one at the entrance know I’m expecting you and she should let you in. All I ask is that you please hold any disgust for this profession in. I understand that it isn’t the most reputable, but the ones that work here truly love their work and despite the image it may give them, they too have their reasons for it.
-Signed, Sif]
I was a bit confused why she would think I’d be disgusted at her work but decided to chock it up to difference in culture.
{If you want a suggestion, the id say go today. The faster the better.}
I nodded ntally at Ama before turning to the ssenger.
“Please let Mrs. Sif that I will et with her later this afternoon. I shall go prepare soon.” (Keeno)
The ssenger bowed deeply and looked like she wanted to run out the door, but realized she would be rude for doing that, she embarrassedly bowed again to and Margaret.
“I shall relay your intentions, mistress. Madam Sif shall be waiting your arrival.”
She bowed a final ti before leaving the room.
“Well, I guess I know what I’m doing the rest of the day.” (Keeno)
Standing up I was about to leave the room when I turned to the others.
“Margaret, mind if I borrow that carriage, we used last ti?” (Keeno)
“Feel free. I’ll assign soone to driving it since Aunt Zofia doesn’t like going to that part of town.” (Margaret)
“…” (Zofia)
We turned to look at Zofia who let out a strange noise sowhere between a grunt and a cough. Her face was red like a tomato and her tail was erratically swishing back and forth.
“…” (Margaret)
{Well, she’s an adult, so she can do whatever she wants. It’s not like we’ll judge her.}
“Guess Aunt Zofia will be driving you then.” (Margaret)
It was this mont I decided to get out of the room because Zofia’s embarrassed blush turned to one of irritation and I didn’t want to get caught in the scolding. I made my way to my room and took a shower.
{Remind next ti we’re together to get you to walk around with just a towel hanging from your neck. It does things to .}
“I’ll rember.”
Once I felt fully clean and refreshed, I dried myself off before getting to work drying my tails.
“WHY IS THERE STILL ASH IN THERE!!? It’s like sand!!”
I got up and went back to the shower before starting the entire tail cleaning process again. Only on the seventh wash did I finally beco satisfied with the result. Thankfully it only took two hours, and I still had ample ti before the afternoon ca around. I got dressed in my short shorts and sleeveless shirt since it was easier to move in and, even with my tails, since it would cause so kind of commotion. No one would expect a princess to wear sothing so casual to sowhere she normally should never be seen near such a place.
“Ti to go then.”
Leaving my room, I made my way to the carriage that should have been waiting for .
Chaos Realm:
*Payto sticks his out out of a shining window*
Luna, your blessing hit ant doom affect there.
Luna: Good. I hope Aiko and the others appreciate it.
I’m sure they will, given enough ti.
Luna: That’s good. By the way, there is this kitsune nad Vale I want to bless.
Sa rules as last ti. I’ll et with the Chaos God there and see where and how much is allowed.
Luna: Thanks.
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