Affinity:Chaos

Klaus looked at Grey, feeling a little odd. He refrained from saying anything. Grey would most likely beat the hell out of him if he were to utter the words in his head at the moment.

Martha stepped out of the house to welcome Grey and Klaus. 

“I see where you got your looks.” Klaus couldn’t help but mutter. 

Grey’s mother was a beauty, and adding his father’s handsomeness to it, it is understandable that he looked that handsome, well, beautiful in some scenarios. 

Grey glanced at him coldly, but walked up to his mother, bowing slightly. 

Klaus hurriedly did the same as he greeted her with a wide smile. He introduced himself as the one who has been taking care of Grey all this while. 

Martha chuckled as she listened to Klaus. From the conversation she heard when the duo just arrived, she knew Klaus was most definitely outspoken, and her husband told her of the outcome of Grey’s journey before they came. 

“It’s nice you were able to take care of him.” She responded to Klaus’ claim. 

Klaus nodded proudly and gave Grey a look of disdain. 

“Two others will be coming, we should make a scrumptious meal, don’t you think?” He asked, giving Grey a glance. 

Grey agreed with Klaus’ words. This was the first time his friends were visiting his home, well, although he doesn’t really see it as that, but since his parents were here, it technically is his home. 

With his friends coming, it was only right he threw a small feast for them at his place. 

Lucas appeared beside Martha as he took a glance at Klaus. To be honest, Klaus was good looking, if not for Grey who was standing close to him, he would easily always get all the attention wherever they went. 

Klaus was the first to notice Lucas, he gasped softly, took a look at him, then at Grey, and after doubletaking twice, he exclaimed in dejection.

“Damn!” 

Lucas was taken aback when he heard Klaus’ remark. Grey also couldn’t help but look at Klaus. 

“You see that, that’s what it means to be handsome. You, you just look like a guy with a beautiful lady’s face.” Klaus shook his head as he took in the face of Lucas. 

Lucas was a bit embarrassed when he heard Klaus’ words. Martha on the other hand covered her mouth so she wouldn’t laugh out loud. 

Grey’s eyes twitched when he heard Klaus’ words. If not for the people present, he would’ve knocked Klaus into the ground.

Klaus walked over to Martha and complimented while giving her a thumbs up, “Aunty, you have good eyes.” 

Martha couldn’t hold it in and laughed out, saying after, “We should go inside.” 

Lucas walked behind them while sneaking a glance at Grey who had his palm on his face. He chuckled softly as he entered the building. 

‘It’s nice he has a friend like this.’ 

Klaus and Grey were two opposites, Grey was reserved while Klaus was open. He could make friends with the entire world, while making some of them hate him to the core. 

Lucas had seen Klaus at work and knew just how sharp his tongue was. If given the chance, he would be able to annoy an entire continent on his own. 

Grey walked in with Cori walking beside him. He passed on a small trinket to her. It was something he bought at one of the stalls while they were walking around after the meeting. 

Compared to Arya, he felt closer to Cori and took her like a younger sister. Arya had her elder brother, but in Cori’s case, he was all she had. 

Grey went on to report the meeting to his father who told him that he was aware of what happened. The result was not what he wanted, but it was a little good for them. At the moment, a few top Factions in the Middle Continent has extended an invitation in hopes of being allies with them, so they could also benefit from the secret realm. 

Lucas had no issues with that. The greatest benefit of the secret realm is the rare items it contains that were almost unattainable in the Aurora Continent. Giving some of it to another Faction and getting their help in the process wasn’t that bad of a deal. 

“You handled the situation nicely.” 

Grey was pleased when he heard this. He knew not everyone in the Family might agree to this idea, but he was confident that most of them wouldn’t mind sharing. 

….

The others arrived in a few days and they were invited into the Dawson Family manor. 

Seeing Alice and Reynolds for the first time in over a year, Grey couldn’t help but see the change in them. Reynolds had the most noticeable change, he had started keeping a moustache. 

“What the hell is with that look?” Klaus complained the second he saw Reynolds.

“It’s my manly look.” Reynolds replied with a proud smile. 

“F*ck! You look like my grandfather.” Klaus remarked. 

“You don’t know how your grandfather looked.” Reynolds rolled his eyes. 

“Exactly.” 

Reynolds didn’t have the time to quarrel with Klaus, he was taking in the view of the Dawson Family as they walked towards where Grey’s parents’ how resided. 

Unlike Klaus and Alice who were from fairly large Families while in the Azure Continent, him and Grey were the only ones who didn’t come from a big family. Although Grey’s background was mysterious, it didn’t point to anything in particular. Seeing now that he was the one from the strongest Family, he felt a big weird, but in a good way. 

He knew Grey had been worried about his parents and family for a long time, so seeing them together made him feel happy for his friend. 

Alice on the other hand changed as well, her cheeks were more refined now, and looked chiseled. The fat on her cheeks were long gone and her beauty was drawn out even more with her chiseled jawline. 

When they entered Grey’s parents’ courtyard, her Seelie rushed out in curiosity and headed straight for the flowers planted on the side. 

“Oh, a Seelie.” Martha looked at the Seelie with interest. These were magical creatures that were quite rare to see. Finding an Elementalist that owns one in such a state was even rarer. 

Most people who own Seelies have them with the help of other means. This makes the Seelies stale and preferring to have as little contact with humans as much as possible. But Alice’s Seelie looked more like a companion than what others make of it. 

‘Worthy of being friends with our son.’ She transmitted her voice to Lucas who was in the void. 

‘Naturally. One of them has an Elemental Warrior.’ Lucas’ voice echoed in Martha’s head. 

Martha looked at Reynolds, she knew it most definitely wasn’t Klaus. Given Klaus’ nature, he would’ve been using the Elemental Warrior as his body guard, not caring about the essence he would spend. 

The group sat down and started to enjoy the feast Grey and Martha prepared. Lucas only came when they were almost done with the feast. 

He had things he needed to take care of, but he could still sense everything happening here as he wasn’t too far away. 

After they were done with eating and other things, Lucas left along with Martha. Cori was also taken along as they wanted the friends to have some time to themselves. 

“You guys have grown so much.” Grey laughed as he said this. 

“What do you mean by that?” Alice scoffed and said, “If I remember correctly, you were not an Elementalist while we were all in the Arcane Plane.” 

“That’s my point.” Grey smiled, “I’m already close to the Ninth stage, while you guys are below me.” 

Reynolds took a glance at him, “My Elemental Warrior wouldn’t mind sparring with you.” 

“Don’t get cocky just because you’re advancing this fast. Not everyone is a deal like you.” Klaus snorted coldly, and added, “I don’t mind assisting the Elemental Warrior in teaching this cocky bastard a lesson.” 

“Stop lying, you’re only looking for an excuse to fight with me.” Grey waved his hand and with the help of his wind element, he flicked Klaus’ hair. 

“Damn it! Let’s fucking beat this guy.” Klaus was raring to go. 

Just as he was about to attack, he heard a soft cough. 

“Don’t destroy my place, I have a good spot for you four.” 

Lucas’ voice faded right after and the group were teleported to another location. They appeared at an abandoned mountain which had some arrays in it.

“Go all out, don’t worry about anything else.” 

Lucas’ voice echoed around once again, before finally fading away. 

“Thank you, Uncle! I know you want to beat him up too, I’ll fulfill your wishes!” Klaus yelled into the void. 

….

Outside the mountain, Lucas and Martha were sitting mid-air. 

Lucas hurriedly shook his head, “Of course not, darling.” 

“Good.”

Lucas whispered softly, “That crazy kid.” 

“What?”

“Nothing.”