Chapter 57: THOU SHALL NOT DRINK

December 25, 2020.

Christmas.

New York City.

Rockefeller Center.

Together with Lane's parents, the founding member of Redemption Guild was skating. They celebrate the white Christmas in New York.

" Lola, how are you there? I'm sorry, we can't be with you. But don't worry, we will celebrate the New Year with you and Lolo. "

Mikael was talking to his Grandma on the phone.

"It's okay, Mikael. You don't have to think about us. We are already old. Have fun."

Lola Milagros grumbly said. 

"Lola... I'm really sorry."

" Pfft-, I'm just joking. I'm happy that you're happy. You and Klein can do anything you want. Me and Lolo will support you."

"Yes, Lola. How's Donya Cecelia? Miriam said that she's having a Christmas Celebration."

Miriam helped them to relocate their grandparent's house. Right now, his Grandparents were staying in Poloma's Hacienda. His Grandparents were sad when their house was destroyed. Mikael felt guilty. That's why he bought a house for them but Miriam decided to let Lolo and Lola stay in their Mansion. Her house was always lively, they would not get bored. Particularly his Lolo, him and Don Poloma had the same hobby. They love fishing. 

"Of course, your Lolo is roasting chicken and pigs. Their lechon tastes good. "

"I'm glad you're doing fine. Okay, Lola, I need to end this. They were calling me. "

Mikael waved his hand. His team was looking at him. 

"Okay child. Tell Klein that we greet him Merry Christmas. "

"Yes, Lola, you too. Merry Christmas."

They ended the call. Mikael joined them in skating. His posture was odd. This was his first time skating and his little brother assisted him. 

Klein asked about his Lolo and Lola. 

"How are they? Are they healthy? Should we buy health supplements? "

"Hey! Our Grandparents were strong and healthy. They're living leisurely in the Hacienda. The province has fresh air so it's good for them. You don't have to think about health supplements, our grandparents will live longer. "

Klein smiled when he heard it. 

"Now, teach me! I can't accept this! I live in a tropical country, that's why I'm not good at skating! That damn Niña, grr, why is she looking at me with that smug face! And you! Why can you skate while I cannot!?"

"Kuya..."

Klein shook his head and sighed. 

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"Cheers!!"

Except for Lane who's accompanied by her parents and return to their house. The founding member of Redemption Guild was drinking wine... Minus Klein. He's still underage. He 17 years old right now and his brother forbids him from drinking alcohol.

Their bodies had a strong resistance to liquor but that didn't mean they couldn't get drunk. If you drink too much booze and your body couldn't keep up, it's obvious that you'll get drunk. 

Niña was drinking the wine like water, she would regret her decision tomorrow. 

"So since we are officially licensed, what's the first job of this Guild?"

Mikael put his champagne on the table. He wanted to know what was their current objectives. 

"First, we need to level up. Christian and Klein are still weak. After that, I'll find a good location to build our headquarter. When March comes, we will recruit other members."

"Why March? I think there are still some Hunters who are not under any Guilds. We can get those freelancers."

"Kuku, Miriam. I believe you already know what will happen in March."

Miriam paused and she answered. 

"... Return of the Awakeners"

"Exactly, thousands of Awakeners will appear at that time. "

The incoming March, this was the time where the Awakeners would appear and another 500,000 would be summoned. 

Kyle recalled his old friend. 

'Will Kim Soo-Woon accept my offer if I ask him to join my Guild?' 

He pondered.

The information was now flowing around the world. Many Guilds were doing their best to take the strongest seed in the upcoming return. Especially, the Rank 1 of the second batch. They already witnessed how strong Mikael is. Their expectations for the next returnees were high. Just like their greed. 

Two behemoths would appear in Second Batch. Ivan Smirnov, the Death Monarch of Russia. And Kim Soo-Woon, the One Man Army. These two were the people who survived the last phase of Ragnarok. 

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December 26, 2020

3:00 AM.

Mikael was sleeping peacefully in his room. He was tired because he practiced skating for dozens of hours... He could now stand for 3 minutes. He elated because of it. Right now,  he's lying on the bed and he's sleeping like an innocent child. 

He didn't know that a trespasser invaded his territory. 

While he's sleeping. A lip touched his cheek. Niña used her Silent Step to sneak in.  She watched the man sleep and pinch his nose. Mikael frown but he didn't wake up. She stroke her hair and smiled. 

Niña giggles. 

 She came closer and said her greetings.

"Merry Christmas, Mikael"

After saying it, she left the room... Alcohol makes you braver. 

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When morning came, Niña was having a headache.  She couldn't believe what she'd done. She remembered the innocent face of Mikael and she was bashful. 

In the whole day, she didn't get close to Mikael because she was dying in embarrassment. Her face blushes whenever she thinks about what she did. 

She promised to herself that she'll never drink liquor again. 

'B- But he looks cute.......... I should kiss his lips.'

*Slap!*

Niña slapped herself. Something was awakening inside her. Perhaps she'll be the next stalker of Mikael... Second to the blonde woman who had long ears.