Ichiro was shocked, ''Abyss…?'' He muttered.
'The World's Strongest Man?!'
Abyss went back to the couch and sat down.
''Ichiro!'' Azura crouched and hugged his body, ''Are you alright?!''
Ichiro gently smiled and slowly stood up.
His body was still slightly trembling, but he managed to stand up.
Azura was helping him stand while having her body in very close contact with Ichiro.
'So warm…' Azura thought with a blush.
*Cough*
Alena coughed, which woke the lovebirds from their stupor
Azura blushed out of embarrassment and reluctantly stopped hugging Ichiro.
Ichiro's cheeks were also slightly pink.
''Azura, come here.'' Alena patted the seat next to her.
Azura nodded and sat down next to her.
Abyss looked at them with countless emotions.
While the young man next to him was scanning Ichiro, 'He passed father's test… He is the third one to do so…'
''Abyss, why are you here?'' Alena asked angrily.
''…'' Abyss was silent, but then he answered, ''Remember what I said 5 years ago?''
Alena was silent but then nodded, ''That I should listen to you when it's time.''
Abyss nodded, ''Now it is the time. I want you and Azura to come with me.''
Alena looked angry instantly, ''Excuse me?!''
Abyss sighed, ''This place isn't safe.''
''Safe?! You haven't cared about our safety ever since you left!''
''You are wrong; I always cared.''
Azura stood up angrily, ''You didn't seem to care when mom is hospitalized!''
Abyss looked strangely at her, ''Hospitalized, what do you mean?''
''Don't act ignorant! Mom almost died!''
''Alena, what is she talking about?'' Abyss narrowed his eyes.
Alena crossed her arms, ''I fell ill, but I am fine now.''
''How long?'' Abyss asked.
''…3 years,'' Alena replied.
Abyss and the young man were shocked.
''WHAT!'' Abyss roared, which made the entire city of Coldland shake.
Alena almost fell down, but Azura helped her.
''You act like you didn't know; how is that possible?'' Azura inquired.
Abyss bit his lip angrily, ''Past 4 years, I have been doing a lot of missions. The Government is trying to use me until I have no longer value.''
''They must have hidden the information… Those bitches, I will rip their throa…'' Before he could finish his sentences, the young man covered his mouth.
Abyss still kept talking for another few minutes, but the only thing they heard was mumbling.
The young man sweatdropped and stopped holding his mouth.
Abyss coughed, ''Excuse me.''
Then Abyss looked at the house, ''I sent you money, why does it look like you never used it?''
Alena raised an eyebrow, ''What money?''
''I sent you hundreds of millions for your bank account.'' Abyss said.
Alena looked at Azura.
Azura shook her head.
''We got none,'' Alena replied.
''So… They have stolen my money as well…'' Abyss's face was red in anger.
The young man then opened his mouth before his father went to another cursing rampage, ''The illness seemed terrible, how did you get cured without money?''
Alena looked at the young man with emotions, he is her son, but they have been very separated since he was young.
Alena sighed and looked at Ichiro, ''Ichiro was kind enough to lend money.''
Abyss and the young man turned their heads towards Ichiro with surprise.
''How did you have that much money?'' Abyss asked.
Azura then interrupted, ''Ichiro gave me the in-game money currency.''
''Game currency? Which one?'' The young man asked curiously.
''Night's End.''
The young man was surprised, ''I play that as well; it is a good place to earn money.'' He turned his gaze towards Ichiro, ''You must be professional, right?''
Before Ichiro could answer.
Azura crossed her arms proudly, ''Ichiro is the greatest player; he is legendary KingOfGames!'' She bragged like she was talking about her husband.
''KingOfGames?!'' The young man was shocked, ''You must be joking?!''
Azura snorted, ''I am not.''
The young man turned his shocked face towards Ichiro, ''Do you remember the Quest of Demon Slaughter?''
''KingOfGames and I were only ones who successfully completed it!''
Ichiro nodded, ''That Quest sucked ass! Why the fuck do I have to go back and forth from the village to the Demon Lair and repeat it 3 times!''
The young man stood up and walked towards Ichiro.
He grabbed his hand and shook it powerfully, ''This is an honor!''
Ichiro nodded.
''Let me introduce myself; I am Aether Nightside, brother of Azura's and your brother-in-law.'' Aether smiled and said.
''B-Brother-in-law?!'' Azura blushed heavily.
Ichiro smiled, ''Nice to meet you, brother-in-law.''
Aether smiled and kept standing next to Ichiro.
''You seem strong; not many can pass father's test.''
''So it was test?''
Aether nodded, ''He can't let weaklings date Azura.''
Azura pouted; her heart was beating rapidly, especially after Ichiro didn't decline the brother-in-law statement.
Ichiro nodded, ''Aether Nightside… I have heard your name previously.''
''I have heard yours as well. You put a nice fight against Slych.''
''You know Slych?'' Ichiro asked curiously.
Aether chuckled and nodded, ''When we both were first-years, we fought against each other. I won because I was higher rank at that time, but he was the only one in the same age group as me who put a proper fight against me.''
Ichiro nodded.
Abyss then interrupted their talk, ''Ichiro, I am grateful for paying the treatment. I will repay you.''
''No need.'' Ichiro shook his hand.
Aether nodded, ''Father, Ichiro is like super-rich! Like super super rich!''
Abyss raised an eyebrow, ''What do you mean?''
''There have been rumors of KingOfGames being stupidly rich, especially after he did the World-Class Quest all by himself!''
''How many Golden Coins do you have?'' Aether asked curiously.
''32 Billion.'' Ichiro replied.
*Whew*
Aether took a deep breath, ''I only have 14 Billion.''
''You say it like it is nothing,'' Azura said with dead-looking eyes.
Aether chuckled, ''Compared to Ichiro, it is nothing. I would need another 3 years to reach his.''
''Okey, boys. Enough of game talk; why do you want us to move with you?'' Alena asked.
Abyss nodded, ''This place isn't safe, and I am done with Government's missions.''
Alena crossed her arms, ''We aren't leaving!''
''Why?!'' Abyss was shocked, ''I can bring you somewhere much safer, and there is a much better living environment.''
Alena shook her head, ''This is my home, and besides… I think Azura likes to stay here.''
''Azura hates cold!'' Abyss said.
''I want to stay here.'' Azura crossed her arms and said.
Abyss widened his eyes, ''Wha!''
'Ichiro is here… I can't leave him here alone; there are a lot of vixens trying to seduce him!' Azura thought to herself.
Aether then patted his father's shoulder, ''Then there is only one choice left.''
Abyss sighed, ''I fucking hate snow.''
''Deal with it.'' Aether smiled.
''What are you two talking about?'' Alena raised an eyebrow.''
Abyss crossed his arms, ''If you don't move away from here. Then I will move here with Aether!''
''What?!'' Alena and Azura said at the same time.
Abyss nodded, ''I already bought this neighborhood.''
Alena and Azura were sweatdropping.
Ichiro clicked his tongue, ''Rich people.''
''You are one to talk,'' Azura said with an amused face.
Ichiro smiled towards her, which caused her to blush madly.
Abyss stood up and started walking towards the door with Aether.
''Where are you going?'' Alena asked.
''I have a lot of paperwork to do. I need to talk to 10 different people before I can move, and then I need to discuss with hundreds of people, lawyers, etc. And then I will change this sh*tty-looking neighborhood and make this place a paradise, starting with your house; I can't allow my family to live in such poor conditions.'' After those words, Abyss left the house.
Aether chuckled and turned towards Ichiro, ''Let's play sometime. My account name is Undying.''
Aether left the house as well and followed behind Abyss.
The door closed, and only three people were left in the house.
Alena sighed and took her jacket, ''I am going to talk with that moron.'' She left the house as well and started following behind Abyss.
Only Azura and Ichiro were left in the house.
Azura seeing their situation blushed.
Ichiro sat down on the couch, on the opposite side of Azura.
He was feeling chilly; the house didn't have any heaters or anything to keep the cold away.
There is even tiny cracks in the walls; it is not much different from living outside.
Azura was embarrassed seeing him look at the house, ''T-This house is quite bad…''
Ichiro shook his head, ''Badly built, yes, but it can be improved.''
Azura giggled, ''Are you architect now?''
''I am a part-time Martial Artist, a full-time Architect,'' Ichiro replied.
Azura giggled, ''Your next agenda is to become winter specialist?''
Ichiro nodded, ''I am also thinking about becoming a comedian.''
''I believe in you!'' Azura cheered playfully.
*Whoosh*
But then the wind started blowing harder outside of the house, making the cold increase in the house.
'''W-Wah…'' Azura breathed out cold air, her body slightly trembling.
Ichiro stood up and sat down next to her.
He put his arm to her waist and pulled her closer, warming her up with his body.
Azura blushed madly while her cheek was in contact with Ichiro's muscular torso.
Ichiro breathed cold air as well, ''I-I hate cold…''
''M-Me too…'' She giggled and said, but soon the cold disappeared.
Ichiro's body started warming up Azura.
And Azura's warmth started warming him as well.
Azura first time in years… Didn't feel cold at all.