Chapter 26: Battle of Wits!
Chapter 26: Battle of Wits!
’... Should I tell him or not?’ Darek thought to himself. Making Ken owe him in any way didn’t seem that appealing to him currently.
Allowing someone of unknown origins with unknown intentions to get close to you was a big cross in his books.
’Let’s go with it.’ Darek decided to trust his gut. He had a positive impression of Ken so far, like that of a fellow brethren.
Still, he planned to keep any relationship formed from this very controlled, especially when he didn’t know enough.
"The trial is what you should really care about. It puts you in different situations and gives you a goal, and you have to use more than just strength to go through it." Darek started speaking.
Ken nodded.
Indeed, anything called a trial should be something like this. It meant that he had an opportunity to use most of his advantages; it was perfect.
"I’d rather not tell you what the first trial is all about, as that would defy the entire point, nor will I give you advice on how to get through it.... But, if you want me to tell you... the choice remains yours." Darek said this and monitored Ken’s entire person, trying to study the most minute of movements.
’Let’s see what you do.’ Darek had intentionally put a stop to Ken’s request and even allowed him a choice, as this would allow him to see more than just telling him everything.
He wasn’t like some old master, putting a quiz and being disappointed if Ken chose the wrong choice.
He was just gathering more information about this new addition to his ’known individuals’.