RHWB 100

Capitulo 100

"So how's your first mission together?"

Jeanne asked Fantasia while having a bottle of beer in her hand, as expected from a drunkard.

"It's different from what I typically do."

Fantasia just returned from the Netherworld, she swallowed a groan. She and Keenan parted ways and went to their respective place, Keenan in his dormitory and Fantasia in the hotel.

"How so?"

Jeanne tilted her head. She had an idea that Shana would contact Keenan while in the Metropolis, but she didn't think that it was a threat even if Fantasia knew about it.

Jeanne could see that Fantasia witnessed something unusual.

"Keenan killed twelve people. Well, maybe it's thirteen."

Fantasia recalled how Keenan unhurriedly killed every member of Metoshe's team. It was smooth and heartless as if he didn't see them as humans but more like pigs.

"Eh? Seriously? He did that?"

Jeanne was intrigued and grinned, she knew that Keenan had the tendency to kill people but she couldn't believe that he would show his nature in front of Fantasia earlier than she expected. This was the first mission and their Resonance was not steady. This may cause damage.

However, it seemed like she didn't have to worry. Based on the gaze that Fantasia had, it seemed like she didn't care about the murder. Her gaze didn't change much, she was still determined to prove herself.

"Yes."

Fantasia nodded.

"Is that so? Well, how about your time together? What did you realize while spending your time with him?"

Jeanne didn't ask about the murder, she asked about their experiences instead. She knew that Keenan won't endanger Fantasia, or else she had to teach him a lesson, a painful lesson.

Fantasia glanced at the beer that Jeanne was holding.

"Do you want to drink?"

"Yes, Aunt."

Jeanne gave her a bottle of beer. Fantasia was already an adult so it wasn't going to be a problem, she thought.

"Keenan is a manipulative person."

Fantasia started talking.

"He showed me his true worth because he wants me to take things seriously… He's mocking me, using Yua and Charla's situation to push me."

"I don't know who Charla and Yua are but, you already know his intention?"

"Yeah, I know his intention, that's why I played with his ego. Well, I know that we're both using each other. He wants a proper Handler and I want a proper Arma. So I decided to go with his plan, telling some of my secrets for the sake of formality and Resonance."

Fantasia gulped the beer and she frowned, she didn't like the bitter taste of the beer. She was wondering why Jeanne and Keenan liked this taste, she preferred wine because it was sweeter.

"Since he showed me his true power, then I have to keep up with him. I don't want to be left behind."

"Good, that's the determination."

It was slight but Jeanne saw her eyes gleamed, Fantasia was pissed at treating her like a toy. However, because Keenan was the best Arma she could ever have, she wanted to continue partnering with him.

"I will control him… It will be hard but it's work that I'm ready to do. That's why my profession is called Handler, because I'm the ones who control."

Jeanne chuckled and listened to what she said. Perhaps Fantasia inherited some of her disposition from her parents. She wanted to prove that she was the best, that she was above the others. Despite being abandoned by her parents, her attitude as the Young Miss of the Cavalieri was still resonating in her heart. It wasn't that bad, it would make her grow as an individual.

'Keenan, that guy, maybe he wants to break my niece from the inside. What an asshole, the person in front of me will not be easy to break.'

Jeanne stared at Fantasia, she was frowning at the taste of the beer. The cold ocean eyes were glowing. It was mesmerizing to see but frightening to be looked at. That's why most of the students couldn't look at Fantasia straight eye to eye.

"Aunt, is this the reason why you introduced Keenan to me? Did you know that he has invisible Hands?"

Fantasia asked as she wanted to make sure. Fantasia didn't know how Jeanne and Keenan met.

"Yeah, I know it since the start. That's why I gave him to you because I want you to control that beast. Keenan asked me for a favor to keep his secret from you, he had to see if you're worthy... He's acting high and mighty right?"

Jeanne nodded, she didn't have a reason to hide it anymore now that Fantasia knew it too.

"Yes, he does. Then again, I'm sure he calculated it too."

Fantasia agreed.

"I have to teach him a lesson. Aunt, can we have sparring?"

She said it without changing her expression.

"Okay, but are you sure you want to fight me right now? You just returned."

"I have a proper rest so it's fine."

"Okay, make sure you can handle my blows because I will not show you any mercy."

"Thanks, Aunt."

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The outcome was already obvious, Jeanne won without sweating. She was swinging her left hand to deflect Fantasia's attacks. In the end, Jeanne released her Aura on her two fingers and blasted Fantasia into the wall. This was her way of educating Fantasia that she was still a weakling. This was enough to give her determination to strive.

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Months passed and there were only two weeks before graduation. Every Academy in their country was busy because of the upcoming tournament. Everyone was excited about it, almost all wanted to participate to show how much they improved.

However, both Keenan and Fantasia didn't have any intention of joining the tournament. That was stupid and it won't bring them proper growth, they would rather spend their weeks in the Netherworld than to become entertainment.

Unsurprisingly, Keenan and Fantasia tested their Resonance and it was increased by one. Now their Resonance was 90%. It was a good start, at least their hardship was fruitful. That one percent was already big especially when they had just met for three months. Within that time, Fantasia decided that she had to give the Kakaiba to Keenan.

Arc 2

Undecided.