"Broootheeeer~~ Sister is so scared. People are scary. Hiks," Claire sobbed as she buried her head on my lap, her legs kicking the armrest of the sofa.
I rubbed her grey hair. "You stole my spotlight."
"Brother can have it. Sister hates it."
I pulled her hair and sniffed it. The flowery aroma pampered my nose. "Mhm, but you did a good job. You tightened your ass and followed me along like someone holding back a massive shit. That was great."
She rolled her body and faced me with a massive pout. "Is that a sarcasm?" she asked, poking my cheek.
"Nah. Why did you think so?"
"Because that means it's time to call Butler Jin for your etiquette class."
"Hold up! Wait! You really did a great job, my beautiful awesome big sister. Little Brother is proud of you."
"Hehehe..." Swinging her legs to the floor, she stood up and reached her bag. Looking at me with a mischievous smile, she pulled a rope. "Alright. Sister won't snitch to Butler Jin, but as a good Big Sister, it's her duty to punish her naughty little brother. Hehehe, extend your hands."
The blood in me pumped so hard it felt like fists punched my chest. Licking my lips, I let her have my arms.
As she was tying my arms, someone knocked on the door. We looked at each other before signaling her to receive the guest, but as she walked away, I regretted my actions.
"Wait, Sister, my arms..."
"Why, hello, isn't this the Genius, or should I say a former Genius who decided to make her comeback," a deep voice exclaimed.
We thought it was Butler Jin, but someone standing behind the door was an imposing old man with azure-colored hair. For a moment, he reminded me of Old Man Brian because his muscles also begged to tear his suit, making me think if using steroids was a trend among old men.
"Who the fuck are you?" I approached him with sharp glares. Speaking rudely to my awesome big sister was unforgivable.
The imposing old man intruded into the room and extended his arms, accidentally shoving Claire onto the floor. Instead of helping her, he welcomed my presence with a hearty laugh. "I finally see you, Wild Boy. Look at your sharp and wild mana circulation. I can tell that you have an overwhelming talent. Boy, forget about Eldora and join my Heaven family. What this little family has offered to you, I shall grant you double. Women, money, and power, this Old Man can give you."
I looked at the blue screen beside him. Thanks to the system, I could read his information.
[Name: Dragon Heaven
Age: 1000+ year old
Race: Draconian
Rank: Master (Sealed Grandmaster)
Affection: 80%]
[General Information: Dragon is the head of Heaven family, one of the biggest awakener families in America Empire. This family originated from New China Democratic. Around 300 years ago, the America Emperor invited Dragon Heaven as the permanent citizen of America. His power has been sealed from Grandmaster to Master class. At full power, he's one of the strongest people on Earth. His life mission is to raise an heir to inherit Ultimate Harmonious Calamitous Nine Art that has been lost. For some reason, his affection toward you is high. Buy Ryder's Diary to unlock his unaltered information.]
I got a feeling that this old man was related to my past, so I couldn't help but ask, "Do you personally know me, Old Man?"
"No, but we can be familiar with each other from now on."
"Then why the fuck are you acting familiar with me? Get lost." I didn't spare him another glance as I helped my sister get up.
"Is this your true personality? I like it very much, boy. I thought you would be a boring guy, but you will entertain me," he said, his golden irises shining.
Judging from his information, he definitely saw something in me. It probably was related to the mysterious Nine Art, but what he wanted got nothing to do with me. Still, the man before me held the pinnacle of power, so even if I wanted him to get lost, I was powerless.
As I thought of that, the ceiling shattered. Alongside the rubble, Brian landed before Dragon. Gray met gold. Their auras tussled without a sign of giving up.
"A snake entered my territory and endangered my children. I'm sure the Emperor won't complain if I kill it as self defense."
"Wet Boy Brian. I held you when you were still a baby. Is this how you speak to an elder?"
"As an elder, you must show a good example to the younger generation. Coming here to kidnap my precious grandson is not a respectable behavior."
"Hahaha, but I heard you kidnapped the boy. And you are misunderstanding something. I am not planning to kidnap him. That's why he is still awake. Why don't we pull back our auras first?"
Brian sighed. The aura around him slumbered into his body like turning off a stove. "And what's your explanation to push my granddaughter?"
Dragon shrugged. "I didn't hurt her. She's so frail. You should train her. My youngest granddaughter who is around her age is almost reaching master class."
Brian looked conflicted, but he shook his head and asked, "So, what is your business with my grandson?"
Dragon beamed. "You won't believe it, Boy. My Heavenly Dragon eyes actually found someone suitable to inherit the Nine Art! Yes, that Wild Boy is the person. He's the one I have been waiting for for centuries. I want him to join my family. If I train him, we can finally take down that Bastard."
"He's already my family. If you want to steal him, don't blame me if I break the Seventh Imperial Law," Brian warned. Electric wisps soared out of his eyes, and the air around him felt heavy again.
Dragon laughed and slapped his shoulder. "Why so serious? Isn't he a boy? I have a way to tie him to both of our families."
"Don't tell me..."
"It's as you thought, you Old Fool Boy. I want your grandson, Ryder Eldora, to marry my youngest granddaughter, Snow Heaven."