130 Do you dare? 2

Seeing the door closed behind the three a chuckle could be heard from the old man, before he once more closed his eyes and placed his foot on the oak desk, then reclining in his rocking chair... Find authorized novels in Webnovel，faster updates, better experience，Please click www.webnovel.com for visiting.

While outside the girl referred to as Rita observed the two while slowing the pace somewhat...

" So you both are new recruits to the sect. There must be extreme talent to have received your uniforms already...."

She curiously inquired of the two. However, Taf had his hand in his pockets and his gaze elsewhere. At the moment he didn't feel like filling out some questionnaire from someone he just met. May, on the other hand, responded briefly with a smile...

" I guess nothing really out of the ordinary compared to others."

By the two's reaction, she didn't look favorable to Taf who seemed to lack simple etiquette. Treating her like a nosy person just by her simple question. Seeing that he was a dead-end she continuously tried making conversation with May.

Soon they arrived at there destination where Rita then said her goodbyes with a smile to May while not giving Taf the merest of glances. Obviously she still held his previous disregard of her against him.

" Taf she seemed nice why were you so cold to her..?"

May asked seemingly puzzled by Taf reaction. However, knowing the person he was there was a meaning behind his every action.

" Simple, she is not the person who she attempts to convey. Her clothing is grey yet she acts in total contrast to the others around. With each question she posed to you, she tried to assess you like a potential rival that possibly is inferior to her.

That in itself was odd but the most telling thing, however, is her qi level is at the 5th stage yet it felt she might be able to rival those at the 6th. Now, why would someone with such talent be ever confined to these parts and take a master she already exceeds?"

As Taf spoke he saw Damian just exiting one of the small boardings with his usually panicky demeanor.

" Damn I didn't notice any of that. I was a bit naive wasn't I?"

May stopped for a moment as she realized what had occurred...

" Don't be hard on yourself, I told you the hardest part of your training will be reading and assessing people. It will take time and experience, thus the reason I let her continue her little charade. You did well, however, giving as many vague responses as possible."

He then smiled as he held her hand to cheer her up somewhat...

" How about the old man?"

May asked after thinking it through a bit...

" Him I didn't have much clue about, to be honest. If it hadn't been for her, he would have never truly caught my eyes as he has now. I too am learning it seems right., for now, I don't think it needs much thinking as we bumped into them by chance..."

Soon the two met up with Damian who was ecstatic to see them. He told them about his hardships that he faced after moving from Marvel City.

Having the personality he does he was a constant victim of bullying which was expected. He also told them of the stern warning given to both himself and Lisa about disclosing any detail of what occurred in Marvel City.

" Taf there is something I want to ask but..but.., you see I am kind of nervous to ask seeing that we aren't close friends and all."

Damian stuttered along. It can be said he was a bit intimidated by the youth before him. Afterall he was The fabled Mouse, the one faired by the most vicious of criminals in Marvel city. Not to mention what he now understood about his talent...

" Will you spit it out...? I only have one life to live, don't let me die before you decide to end that statement of yours."

After Damian kept going around in circled Taf started to become a bit annoyed with his cowardly tendencies. This fellow's lack of backbone was a real sour point for Taf.

" Can I be your servant. Now hear me out..."

Damian hurried to say sensing he was getting on Taf's nerves...

" No!"

Before he could finish his statement Taf flat out refused...

" But.., you didn't even hear me out."

A whimper was heard from Damian as he heard Taf's immediate refusal..

" I don't need to hear the simple fact is..."

As Taf was speaking to Damian who became ever more withdrawn with his words. He felt a squeeze on his arm and looking to his side he saw May giving him a knowing look.

" Sigh.., ok I will be honest with you, I despise weakness born from being a coward. It a trait I find most unbecoming of any man.

I will, however, give you one chance to show me in one form or the other that you are not this individual that I think you are. You have six (6) month to do just one act of bravery.

I issue you this challenge to prove me wrong, do you dare accept?"

Taf sternly gazed into Damian eyes to which he quickly looked away. Seeing this Taf was a bit disappointed but then he heard a timid voice trying its hardest to be bold...

" I'll prove you wrong. Challenge accepted."

For the first time while in the company of Damian both May and Taf heard him say something with some form of confidence.

" I know you won't but I sure hope you do.."

Taf then patted his shoulder before giving him his frequency number. May gave him a smile as well as some encouraging words...

" Give it your all. Remember you are from that city they call Marvel, after all..."

There Damian stood as he saw the two making their way towards a residence in the distance. For the first time in a long while, there was some burning desire in his heart. However, he too wondered if he could do as he so boldly stated.

To be continued..