Adopted Soldier

"What do you mean?" Alex looked at the now smiling Emily with a bit of caution. This was the first time Alex thought of how dangerous this person was. This is irritating feeling like he was following someone else directions without his knowledge was quite alarming. The only other person he knew who can control the situation to this extent was his dad. Emily might not be at his level on other things, but he was sure that her level of planning was two to three steps ahead of him similar to how his dad plans.

Even though Emily has helped him numerous times before, he still couldn't let his guard down. Noticing Alex's increasing tension Emily couldn't help but giggle.

The monster of the battlefield, the strongest merc of the younger generation, was actually cautious of her. This was a very interesting scene to behold if you were a merc. She a B rank merc who specialized in hacking and information warfare, was actually being highly evaluated by a named merc, an S rank monster, whose specialty laid in destroying enemy bases and annihilating squads of mercs and soldiers .

"Don't be so tense Alex I wont hurt you or anything. Even if I tried someone of your level could easily crush any plan with sheer force. Also aren't I your friend? Actually right now I'm your childhood friend. I treat you as a friend so I hope you treat me the same way."

When Alex heard what Emily had to say he loosen up a bit, but he still remained vigilant, even a friend, a comrade in arms can still stab you in the back.

"Ok I'll trust you, but do explain what you mean? What do you mean we can be both losers or winners?"

Feeling the tension lessen, Emily sighed. If Alex considered her a threat and attack at that very moment there was no way she could win. Only death was to await those who mess with the five strongest of Berdonia, well it would be a similar story with the ten generals of the Granado Empire, and the three saints of the Southern Union.

"It's simple really, if we both lose then the bet is voided. On the other hand if we both win then both of us get what we want."

...

Rachel and the others were outside the venue waiting for Alex and Emily. While waiting for the two of them to come out the gaming club members were celebrating their victory. While Rachel was a bit distracted by what was taking Alex and Emily so long.

Were they talking about her, about what she did awhile ago? Rachel really wanted to go in and look for them, but if she did so Alex might misunderstand and think she doesn't trust him.

Sayaka noticed her best friend's distress and patted her back. "Hey don't think too deeply. You know that guy Alex, he's not someone that will do anything to hurt you." Hearing Sayaka's words of encouragement made Rachel calm down a bit.

"I know, thanks Saya."

"What are friends for." Sayaka happily hugged the wryly smiling Rachel.

...

Sayaka who succeeded in cheering her best friend had a sudden thought while doing so.

'Still Emily is quite the curious one. I get this irritating feeling like I met her somewhere before... Her last name was Hunt, that also sounds a bit familiar. I wonder where have I seen her before... Well whatever it doesn't really matter now.'

...

Alex and Emily had finally exited the arena. The moment Rachel saw Alex coming out, she ran towards him and bowed her head.

"Alex I'm sorry about not trusting you. I should've believed you when you said that Emily was you childhood friend." Rachel didn't spare another second and directly apologized.

Alex was surprised by Rachel's sudden actions and after looking at Emily who simply shrugged her shoulder, Alex sighed.

"No it's alright Rachel. I don't really mind." Rachel who heard what Alex said was about to respond but Sayaka cut her off.

"Well it's not alright with me! You two are childhood friends! How come you didn't say anything! I expected that from stone faced Alex but not from you Emi!" Sayaka pouted.

"Well we just figured it out as well. You know we haven't seen each other in years. Sorry about that Saya." While Emily was trying to appease Sayaka, Oliver approached Alex.

"Well that was unexpected... You must be quite ecstatic to see your childhood friend after so long." Oliver's impression of Alex was over the roof at this moment.

'Not only is he a mysterious transfer student, who has connections with two of the three school beauties. He is also super athletic, with high intelligence. Now he even has a sudden childhood friend reappearance. This guy really feels like he's the protagonist of some story.'

"Yeah it's really a surprise to see her again." Alex answered dispirited but as he was usual like this and always speaking in a an indifferent tone of voice, Oliver wasn't able to notice any difference from his usual replies.

When Emily was done consoling the pouting Sayaka, she clapped her hands loud enough to make everyone present look at her.

"To everyone from the Gaming Club, congratulations for winning the tournament."

"We couldn't have done it without you guys." Luvia was the one to answer since Kim Suho felt a bit conflicted at the moment.

"So how about we celebrate our victory?"

"Sure, since you and Alex were the ones who contributed the most to our victory. We the Gaming Club will try our very best to answer any request you have."

When Emily heard the words she was expecting to hear, she couldn't help but smile.

"Really anything?"

"Anything within what we can do. If we can do it, we will do it. Right guys?" Luvia looked at the other members of the Gaming Club who all nodded in response. When Alex saw their response he felt a bit sorry for the Gaming Club. This was like watching lambs going into the lion's mouth willingly.

"Then let us the Mercenary Club and the Gaming Club, do a Cosplay collaboration!"