Chapter 97 - Ken Adams Meets Michelle Cooper

The next day had arrived, and Lucas was done with his Daily tasks. Right after that, he began his Aura practice. He needed to achieve the third stage as soon as he could, and for that, he needed to train. 

"It's not just because I'm weak, I received word from father on the device that was given to me. They have made their move", he reminded himself. He didn't know who or what they were facing. But he was sure that whatever was coming, would shake the very foundation of this kingdom.

"I'm not sure if I should include them in this matter. After all, we have just met and don't have a very good bonding", he contemplated. The door opened and in came a beautiful woman. "Emilia", he smiled sweetly at her.

Among the group, she was the most mysterious one to him. The fact that she had helped him in the two days they had met was making him suspicious of her. Every cell in his body was telling him that this woman was planning something, and his guts were right most of the time. 

For the time, Lucas was just keeping his guard up around her. He needed to know what her plan was, and how to counter if that ever happened. And for that, he needed to play the part to draw her closer to him.

"Guess he doesn't remember who I am. Maybe this might make things easier between us", she thought as she saw him being cautious. She approached him and kept her distance from him.

"How do you plan to convince the UCDM Division?", she asked, as that was the question on her mind. Lucas let out a sigh and walked out of the room. He went towards the window in the room and took a deep breath. 

"Honestly, I am not sure how to convince them. Let's just do our best, and leave the rest up to fate", he said as he turned around.

Emilia flashed a beautiful smile at him and said, "Everything will be alright. Just have a little faith in yourself." Lucas nodded his head in response, and they left the place they were staying at. 

"We need to make a trip back to the Alchemy Store, and report the findings that we have made", said Lucas as he saw everyone coming together. They all left and went towards the place they had bought the medicine, and after reaching it, they were greeted by Andrea and her husband.

Lucas began to report about the things he had found during his journey in the portal and told him about the part to choose the choice of whether to close or leave it open. He told them that he had chosen to leave it open, and the reason behind it. Kennedy nodded his head in approval.

"You did the right thing. If that portal is indeed a tutorial, then it means that the other portals are going to be tougher than before. But for now, I am sure you must have noticed your lack of strength, he said. Everyone nodded their heads. If not for their cooperation, they knew that they would not have survived this portal.

Everyone was determined to go on their paths and increase their strength. "And Michelle, somebody is here to see you. And I think you all must meet him as well", said Kennedy as he motioned for them to follow behind.

Everyone followed behind, and they went to the same place Lucas was taken to last time. A man in a white shirt and a red tie was having some tea, and he was humming a tune. Everyone who saw him was shocked as to why he was here. 

"Mr. Adams. I have brought them here as you had requested', said Kennedy in a respectful manner. As soon as everyone heard the name Adams, they knew who was there. 

"Mr. Ken Adams, The first Legacy Weapon Wielder and the only SSS+ Ranked Adventurer to exist on this planet ", said Lucas as he looked at the man. On his hip were two circles with handles in the middle, and it was shining. The look of the wheel of metal was mesmerizing, and as a blacksmith, Lucas didn't want to lose the opportunity to study such a weapon.

"Ms. Cooper, I would like to talk with you and the friends that you are traveling with. Please take a seat", he said in a gesture. Everyone was moved by the smile on his face. "Is he this friendly, or are the rumors of him being a battle maniac false?", thought everyone as they took their seat.

He looked at Michelle up and down, and he smiled. "Death seems to have taken quite a liking to you", came a woman's voice in Michelle's mind. She wasn't shocked by the voice, as she knew that he was a wielder of a Legacy Weapon.

"Is that you, Moonheart?", asked Death as he heard her voice. Michelle was the one who was confused at the reunion. "I thought Grim Reapers were supposed to be lonely forever", she said with a tinge of sarcasm in her voice. Ken laughed out loud.

"You have spunk, kid. I like you already. But the reason I am here isn't for chit-chat. I am here to warn you about what would happen if you were to go berserk with a Legacy Weapon. Have you formed a contract yet?", he asked.

That was his main concern. If a contract had been formed, then he would be slightly relieved as that would never allow the weapon to take over without the host's permission. Michelle nodded her head, indicating that she had indeed made a contract with her weapon. Ken sighed in relief.

"Then I wouldn't have to worry about you getting taken over by Death. But, shall we have a spar to know the capabilities of Death?", he asked politely. Lucas had a feeling that whatever was about to happen, would change them as a group.

Michelle was about to disagree when Lucas nodded his head. He needed to understand what was the danger of wielding one. He had to make sure that if she did indeed go berserk, a countermeasure needed to be placed. This spar would provide him with the perfect insight he needed. 

Michelle looked at him, and anger was evident in her looks. Lucas flashed her a smile and shrugged his shoulder. He didn't want to tell her that he was indeed quite doubtful that she could keep it under control. The both of them turned their heads towards Andrea. 

She sighed out loud and motioned for everyone to follow behind her. Everyone followed her, and they stood in the center of the place. She typed in some commands, and the floor around them rumbled. A circular portion of the floor began to move.

It began to move down like an elevator, and everyone looked around and saw that there were training facilities and even places to sleep. "So, there is a secretive division for this", said Emilia in awe. She even saw a room for Blacksmiths to use. Lucas's concentration wasn't broken or distracted by the fact there was one though.

"I need all the information I can get, and for that, I have to watch this battle closely. No matter how hard or fast they get, I will analyze the whole battle and find a weakness to exploit. And with that, I can at least keep the people around me safe, inclusive of my friends", he thought.

Everyone was ushered towards a room, and there was a large window. There were seats, and in the middle was an arena for fighting. The whole room was lush, and it felt like they were watching some support from a VIP stand.

It was comfortable, and Lucas was easing into the chair. Everyone got comfortable and saw Michelle and Ken appear in the Arena. Ken had a smile across his face, and his hands were playing with the circular blades.

"That smile, it reminds me of whenever Sam wants to have a spar with me", thought Lucas as he began to analyze the information which he had on them. He knew to fight against someone who had wielded the Legacy weapon for a long time would result in a loss, but that would also help Michelle to understand the weapon better.

"Mrs. Hudson, is it possible for you to record this battle? It would help me in analyzing some of the stuff, and come up with suitable countermeasures", he requested to her. She flashed a smile at him and nodded her head.

"Point one is secure", he muttered as he turned his head back to the Arena. Ken's eyes were burning with an insatiable fire. It was the eyes of someone who wanted nothing but to battle against the opponent in front of them. Michelle noticed the smile and she had one across her face. 

"Be careful. Moonheart isn't someone you can defeat easily. She has a lot of power, and the one who wields her seems to have assimilated some of her power into him. And for that, she must have accepted him. This fight, is going to be a tough battle", said Death to Michelle. She nodded her head.

"I do want to find out how strong your other friends are. Or maybe they are family to you. But if I do face someone from your friends in the future, I would need to have hands-on experience on how to defeat them", she replied in a serious tone.

"You ready to do this?", asked Ken to Moonheart. "I do want to face him after all these years. it's been a long time since I fought him. And I also want to see the wielder he has chosen", she replied.

The both of them pulled out their weapons and took their stances.. A countdown was heard, and when the buzz rang, both of them made their move.