Chapter 227 - Which Is Better?
Later that day.
Grey and his friends could be seen walking on a forest path, and Klaus was surprisingly carrying Reynolds on his back.
Grey still didn't know how Reynolds was able to convince Klaus to carry him on his back, he recalled Klaus was the one who was complaining at the start of the journey.
'Hey.' Void who was in Alice's arms glanced at Klaus and Reynolds with a weird look.
'Yeah.' Grey replied.
'I know I've said this a lot of times, but your friends are weird, except for Alice. Alice is nice.' said Void.
'Heh! At least they're not that crazy.' Grey chuckled not feeling offended by Void's statement.
He didn't need anyone to tell him his friends were weird, he knew their personalities, but he loved them. Life wouldn't be the same anymore without them.
'Yeah, but I think they're not far from it.' Void added.
Klaus and Reynolds were currently arguing while Reynolds was still on Klaus' back.The origin of this chapter's debut can be traced to N0v3l--B1n.
Grey looked behind him and couldn't help but wonder where Reynolds' confidence came from. Reynolds was stronger than Klaus, which is well known by the group, but he was currently on Klaus' back. Given Klaus' personality, he would most likely slam him into the ground when their argument gets to a heated stage.
"Wait, what are you people arguing about again?" He asked, trying to stop the duo before it's too late.
"If magical beasts ruled the world, who do you think would be the leader?" Klaus asked.
"Well, I think..."
"It's a hydra, right?" Reynolds interrupted Grey.
"Of course not, it's a peac.o.c.k with a multi-colored tail." Klaus said angrily.
"Wait, do peac.o.c.ks usually have a single colored tail?" Grey asked a little confused.
"Shut up Grey! Peac.o.c.ks are amazing magical beasts, they're not only beautiful, but they're also strong when using any of the elements. Also, most peac.o.c.ks are at the very least Dual Elementalists." said Klaus.
"Damn you! Peac.o.c.ks are nothing, they wouldn't even last a second if confronted by a hydra." Reynolds stood up angrily and pointed at Klaus.
The duo soon got into a hand-to-hand brawl with Grey and Alice watching on from the side. With both boys using their fists, it was a battle filled with screams from both sides.
"*Sigh* I'll stop them." Grey shook his head as he walked over.
"What do you want?" Klaus whose head was locked between Reynolds' arms asked when he saw Grey approaching.
"Stop fighting, we need to get to the next city before it gets dark." Grey said but made sure to keep his distance from the duo.
"Damn you, I still want to beat him up." Klaus said.
"Me too." Reynolds raised one hand which Klaus capitalized on to escape.
Grey looked at the duo, feeling a little helpless. Sometimes, he felt like he was speaking to two kids. He walked back to where Alice was standing, just as she was about to take over, an idea struck him.
He quickly went back to where the duo was facing off against each other.
"How about this, we'll fight hand-to-hand without using any elements. If I beat any of you, we'll leave immediately, and you wouldn't delay us any further." Grey proposed.
"And if we beat you?" Reynolds asked curiously.
"Then you beat me, isn't that enough for you? But remember, we'll start the journey immediately after the fight." Grey said.
Klaus and Reynolds looked at each other, and the duo who were previously fighting against themselves drew nearer.
"Hey, do you think this is a trap?" Klaus whispered in Reynolds' ear.
"I think so, but beating him sounds good. Also, if he cheats, I'll summon my Elemental Warrior." Reynolds said thoughtfully.
"Hmm, deal. But remember, you are not allowed to take revenge after we're done beating you up." Klaus agreed to Grey's proposal, while also warning him.
"Of course, shall we?" Grey motioned as his lips curved upwards.
Alice by the side shook her head while staring at Klaus and Reynolds in pity. She still recalled Grey's insane physical strength, yet these two morons readily agreed to be beaten by him.
Gently c.a.r.e.s.sing Void, she watched as Grey prepared to pummel the duo.
'They've been too much of a headache lately, this should teach them a lesson.' She nodded at the thought of Grey beating them up.