Death Games
The price of a snake

“No, but it seems like he said so,” Horusca said in a flat tone.

“What the fuck is that?” Riz frowned confusedly hearing it, while Toz laughed at it.

“Hei boy!” call Doxia suddenly.

The youths who felt the youngest turned their heads, “you blue-eyed boy,” continued Doxia.

Reve also looked lazily towards him. “What?”

Doxia looked at him. “When you don't look that good. How can you beat all the participants?”

Reve chewed his food slowly. “Because I'm smart. Of course I can beat them.”

“Really? Then what poison did you use?”

“Reclaration.”

“Cih! Damnit!” irritated Doxia.

They eventually continued eating while talking lightly and ended up separated into their respective rooms.

“Reve? You ready? Where are you going?”

“Of course to the store old pack of antiques.”

“Really? Can I come with you?”

“Bby, get ready.”

They both went to the store yesterday. However, once inside it seemed an unexpected figure was there.

“Isn't this the winner of the competition? It just so happens that we can meet here,” he said.

“Mmm? Who is it?” whispered Toz to Reve.

“Now, have we ever met him?” Reve whispered back.

“What is this? Is my face so hard to remember?” chirps.

“Sorry to make you wait long Logan,” says a voice suddenly. “Mmm .. it looks like there are guests.”

“Ha-hello,” greet Toz on the old pack of recently arrived store owners.

“There can I help you with?” ask the old man to the two young men.

“I just want to look around something,” said Reve then left them.

“It just so happens, I'm very curious about you guys. How about we talk for a minute?” cut the man.

“What is he talking to us?” mumbling Toz.

“Yes, I'm talking to you guys. Isn't it just us?” saith.

At first glance Reve glanced at the old pack of antique shop owners. The imperceptible gazes that clashed with each other finally made Reve give an unexpected answer.

“All right, why not? It would be nice if you also give us a meal Sir,” reply Reve shamelessly.

“Alright, because I invited you.”

Moments later, the four of them sat together on the sofa that was available in the store. With a dish on the table prepared by the old shop owner's guests. I don't know where he got the snack.

“Truely too, I haven't introduced myself. My name is Logan Centrio, one of the top officials of the dracula nation,” he said introduced himself.

“Ah, it is an honor to meet you Sir. My name is Toz Nidiel. You can call me Toz,” re-introduce yourself.

“Reve Nel Keres,” connect Reve.

“Toz and Reve yes. If I'm not mistaken, I don't see you in the Toz competition. Aren't you coming?”

“Oh, no. Because I'm a guider candidate, so I don't participate.”

“So? Too bad. But, I didn't expect that the winner would be this young boy. You really are amazing Reve,” praise the person.

Reve exuded a look of indifference and chose to eat the snacks on the table.

“So, what do you do with all those gifts?” ask the guy.

Reve turned towards him, “wearing him well and correctly.”

“So?”

Reve didn't answer. The man continued his words. “Reve, can I ask you something?”

“Ya please.”

“You're an assandia (fighter) aren't you?”

“Then be so grateful, for having seen it.” Reve's words invited the shocked gazes of the old shopkeeper and Toz, not expecting that the boy would speak in an arrogant tone.

Logan laughed too. “Excellent, your personality is so much fun once Reve. Now I understand why Mr. Barca can't take his eyes off you. You are really interesting.”

At a glance Reve glanced at the old man of the shop owner. “It looks like my face is very attractive, to the point that you can't take your eyes off me,” Reve praised himself.

The old shopkeeper smiled at the boy's arrogance. “You're right.”

The warm atmosphere continued until Logan asked for something unexpected. “Reve, if you don't mind, can I see that snake yesterday? Did you take her with you?”

Reve was silent for a moment. Seemed doubt implied there, “Near, come out,” he said.

Suddenly, behind Reve's clothes moved and took out the figure that was always with him. Near, the snake emerged from behind the clothes and wrapped around Reve's left arm while glancing around him.

“Beautiful switch,” compliment Logan. “The body is not so big, but it can devour such shields and bows. Is this a magic snake?”

“Entah.”

Logan smiled at Reve's statement. “If you don't mind, will you sell this snake to me? Whatever the price will be I pay.”

The people beside Logan looked in shock at his words. Moreover Reve, he who was originally relaxed started to look seriously at her.

“You like Near?”

“Yes. I like snakes that are smart and versatile,” explains Logan.

“Then it's a pity. I don't intend to sell it.”

“Why?”

"Just don't want to."

"When it's better to sell it" persuaded Logan.

“Then can you give me a reason why I should sell it?”

Logan was silent, a few seconds later, a glimmer of a smile flowing from his lips. “Maybe the pay is something you will never meet in this world.”

“Really? What is it?”

“Whatever it is. I'll give it to you if you want to sell it.”

Reve smiled wryly, “well, that sounds interesting.”

“Justify? Just name it, I'll give you whatever it is.”

Reve glanced at the old shopkeeper who had been silent. “What is it?”

“Ya.”

“Then, I want your life and also your leader. Hows it? Can you give it?” challenge Reve.

Logan's originally calm face somewhat changed his expression. “I did say anything. But, aren't you being too brash now?”

“Why? You told me to ask for anything yourself, right? That's the price I offer.”

“For the sake of this dirty snake, you insulted my blood and also the blood of my leader?”

“Because for the sake of this dirty snake, I have great respect for you and your people. He can't be bought, not even with anyone's life. Do you understand what I mean?” Reve looked at her cynically.

“You are really arrogant,” Logan said, his tone began to feel heavy and pressing.

“Do not get me wrong. I'm just answering what you're asking. If it does not fit, then there is nothing more to continue.”

“Do you know? I could have killed you for your insolent attitude,” threatened Logan to her.

“Please. If you really want to prove that the dracula nation is not a large-spirited creature,” Reve laughed softly. It began to cause strange red streaks on Logan's face.

“Now I understand why you won that contest. Not only are your abilities cunning, but your mouth as well. Looks like, the meeting of the higher-ups will be nice if your name is in it,” Logan concluded.

The old shopkeeper immediately gasped in shock at the guest's words. “Logan, in my opinion, this kind of thing should not be discussed in meetings. He's just a little kid who doesn't know anything.”

“Really? Though in my eyes he did not seem that innocent.”

The old man's and Reve's gaze clashed. “Wouldn't it be silly to talk about it? However, your conversation did not go smoothly due to a snake,” continued the Barca master.

“Why do you look like you're defending him? Are you trying to protect her?” ask Logan looking coldly at him. “You know each other?”

“Yes, I know him. Because he's my customer. How could I let my customers get into trouble? This will disrupt my business path,” said the old man.

It seems that he and Reve pretended not to know each other in front of Logan.

“Now I understand. Looking at your attitude towards him, it seems like there is something you are hiding Mr.”