Conquering The Game's World

Done playing around, it was already time for lunch. So, Luis and Ben went towards the restaurant section.

After they made their orders and waited for the food to arrive. Luis looked at Ben in front of him, who seemed eager to ask something.

"Well, ask what you want?" Luis said, as he could see that something was bugging Ben a lot. It didn't take a genius to guess this was about Diana. Sure enough, the next moment, Ben raised his question under Luis' knowing smile.

"What were you and Diana talking about before the exam?"

Luis' eyes glinted as he started speaking.

"We just made a deal, in which she will work for me the entire first year and maybe more, depending on how good she is."

"What kind of work?" Ben knit his brows.

"Of course, it's fighting. She will deal with some flies that I find annoying." Luis shrugged.

Just when Ben breathed a sigh of relief.

Luis narrowed his eyes and asked. "What else did you expect?"

"Nothing, just my misunderstanding." Ben clarified. Then, after some hesitation, he asked, "Buddy, is it alright if I work for you, too?"

"You want to work for me?" Luis showed a surprised reaction. Inwardly, he was laughing in amusement.

"Yes," Ben nodded with a serious, then averting his eyes he added. "If possible, I want to work in the same department as Diana."

"What department? I didn't hire you on behalf of the Suarez Guild. Okay?" Luis immediately explained, so as not to create a misunderstanding for Ben. Even if he has many plans regarding the future, Ben and Diana's current strength is not enough. That's why he could only fool them in with this short-term solution.

"It's alright, as long as I can work with her." Ben hurriedly stated his intentions. Not that he was trying to hide it from his friend.

"Even if I give you half the salary, I'm giving her?" Luis tested him.

"Yes!" Ben affirmed in a firm tone.

"Well, it's fine. You two can work together. However, remember Ben. At the time of work, put your love and indecent thoughts aside."

"Yes, I will-"

Halfway through his words, Ben stopped abruptly and stared at Luis with an annoyed expression.

"What do you mean indecent thoughts?! My feelings for Diana are very pure! Okay?!"

Luis ignored the fierce expression on Ben's face and said in a nonchalant tone.

"What pure? Don't tell me you want to make her your sister, do you?"

"Of course not!" Ben almost raised his tone, but remembering that they were inside a restaurant, he said in a hushed manner. "What nonsense are you talking about?"

"Did I say anything wrong? If you don't have even a bit of indecent thoughts towards her. Then how will your future relationship be? Remember, she is also a half-beast-kin. Once they mature, they develop a high degree of lust."

"Stop talking! That's enough!" Ben's face was deep red in shame. Of course, he understands what Luis was talking about. However, he didn't expect Luis to be this frank and raise this topic. "When I come across that situation, I will deal with it then. Can we stop talking about it, please?"

For Luis, the sight of a shy big guy begging in front of him was very interesting.

"Your feelings don't seem as pure as you said before," he said with an evil grin.

This time, Ben couldn't even refute Luis, and this thought made him even more embarrassed.

"I'll get you a parfait as a dessert. Can you stop teasing me now?"

"… I need a pair. Your sister-in-law will get upset if I eat and don't bring one for her."

"Well, alright." Ben nodded after a moment of thought.

Soon their lunch arrived, and they had their meal.

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After lunch, Luis let Ben sign the same contract as Diana, albeit with lower pay. Then after making Ben purchase two parfaits. He put them inside his pocket space and left to meet with his teammates.

Private Training Ground number 62.

Under Luis' suggestion. Team 3 had rented this private training ground for a day's use.

When he arrived at the location, Luis found that only Sufi, and Cobert had arrived. The other two were nowhere to be seen. He didn't think much about it as there was still time before their appointed meeting time. The three of them had arrived quite early.

"Hey guys!" Luis waved his hand like he was greeting a very familiar acquaintance.

Sufi gave a quick glance, then ignored him. Cobert let out a weary breath before greeting him back.

"Good afternoon, Lu *yawn* is."

Luis' lips twitched.

"What did I tell you before? Don't yawn while speaking my name?"

"It's just a reflex action." Cobert shrugged and gave an excuse.

'Reflex my ass! You are obviously pretending!' Luis felt like scolding this annoying bastard in front of him. However, he immediately calmed himself down. 'No, Luis. People are working for you. How can you get agitated over something so small? There's no need to fall out with a talented assassin over such a small matter.'

Luis regained his affection and didn't care about the petty annoyance.

"I am curious, Cobert. What do you do at night? That you are always sleepy?"

Cobert stared at him for a few seconds, then answered.

"I have insomnia."

"Oh, why?" Luis probed.

Cobert wanted to shut Luis' mouth, but when he saw Sufi's curious gaze. He thought it was better to give a vague answer so that the other members wouldn't ask this question.

"I-I've had some terrible experiences in the past. So, sometimes I have nightmares making it difficult to get a good sleep."

"Terrible experiences? I see, so that's it." Luis nodded with a look of understanding.

'Did he guess?' Cobert frowned and gave him a stern gaze, signalling him to stop talking about it further.

Though Luis, of course, ignored it and continued speaking with a sigh of pity.

"Your crush must have rejected your confession, right? Don't worry, it happens." With a gentle smile, Luis comforted him. "I'm sure you will find someone better."

"???"

Cobert: Can someone explain how this guy reached that conclusion?