Sacrifice: Time of Mine

Chapter 117: Kalin Romen's Tribulation

It was already noon the day after. Kalin Romen just woke up from his bed, still feeling tired.

"Haa..." he let out a heavy breath, "My hips are tired from too much movement last night." he shook his head.

Kalin sat up which made piercing pain assault his head. However, he had no reaction as he massaged his head. It seemed like he was already numb to the pain.

"Hehehe, another day, another sun." he stood up and got out of his comfy blanket revealing his naked body, "I should really put up some work now."

He had a slender and muscular figure. It was surprising that this mischievous child of the Romen family have such a compact body as if he was training instead of messing around.

Standing in from the window, his ding-dong dong ding was swaying from the noon breeze along with his long black lustrous hair.

Since the Romen Mansion was surrounded by graceful gardens, the wind was the freshest there.

Kalin deeply inhaled and exhaled. He looked so peaceful as if he had no problems in his life.

In the next second, it changed.

A stronger wind blew, although it was nothing, Kalin's pupils shrunk.

"HA!?" he warily looked around. His eyes were scrutinizing his giant and luxurious rooms from corner to corner, "I-is someone here?!"

Kalin's thick and curvy eyebrows tightened for a while before he released his tensed body.

"I thought I heard someone say" he rubbed his chin while speaking slowly, "ninja time" he now stood still like a statue, full of youthfulness and confidence with his other hand rested on his waist.

He asked himself, "... but who would say that? Hahahaha... they must be dumber than me then..." his eyes flickered in brilliance, "Which is physically impossible!"

Afterward, he clothed himself and walked around the mansion with a nonchalant demeanor.

The servants who saw him felt their heads hurt but didn't dare to show any expression other than respect.

"A good day to Young Master." everyone greeted.

"Good, good..." he amicably smiled at everyone. He seemed very pleased before he saw the youngest servant there. He ran to that servant and wrapped his arms around the boy.

"Ah! Gu-good day, Young Master." the innocent-looking boy was startled.

"Ohh, Heitu come with me and join me in my breakfast. I will tell you about my incredible achievement last night!" without even waiting for an answer, Kalin pulled the innocent boy who has a flustered expression.josei

"B-but Young Master, I've already heard all of your achievements."

"No, no, this one is new. I broke my record! I did not stop moving while drinking beer for hours..." Kalin raised his hand as if he's a valiant hero, "Aren't I the greatest!? You could've been there if you didn't deny me, witnessing my glory!"

"Ahh..." the young servant closed his eyes as he covered his ears when suddenly, the Kalin abruptly stopped, "Young Master?" the servant boy looked and was surprised when he saw a serious expression.

'Young Master can give such a face?!' the servant boy panicked in his heart, 'I thought only normal people can have that expression?!'

Once again, Kalin looked around. His eyes were passing through every possible area he could see. His ears were focused and could hear small talks from afar.

That was when, at the edge of his eyes, he saw "something" for a brief second.

"Huh?..." Kalin suddenly turned to it again but saw nothing.

'Am I hallucinating?'

Meanwhile, the servant boy was getting fearful, 'What is making the Young Master so apprehensive? Isn't this like how animals react abnormally when a storm is coming? Is there an upcoming calamity!? '

After a while, Kalin didn't see that "something" anymore.

"Maybe the achievement I had last night was too much for heaven to handle and they are now trying to get rid of me?" he muttered.

It made the servant boy sighed in relief, 'False alarm'

Kalin wrapped his arm around the servant boy again as if they were best of friends. With a solemn expression, he came closer and whispered to the unsuspecting boy, "Heitu, listen, I think what I did last night is too powerful. The heaven must've sent a tribulation for me! I must breakthrough and swing it more this night!" he then loudly laughed, "Hahaha!" 

In the dining area, Master Numui and Lady Shamira were eating peacefully. Even though the table was large and long, the two were sitting beside each other.

They had peaceful expressions and they glanced at each other from time to time. When they made eye contact, they would smile and blush.

They were like an innocent high school couple!

But the happiness didn't last long when they heard an echoing laugh from afar.

"Oh dear.;." Lady Shamira sighed.

Jamina was actually there, erasing her presence not to disturb the usual romantic atmosphere. She was beside the closed door.

When they heard that laughter, their hearts sank and Master Numui said, "Jamina, you can go now."

Jamina was expressionless, "Thank you, Master." she bowed and left.

But inwardly, 'Master Numui is truly kind and respectable.' she incessantly nodded as she was grateful.

If she stayed there, Kalin will be sure to get busy trying to flirt with her.

The laughter became louder and louder before the door opened up.

"Good morning, father and mother!" Kalin intruded.

"Kalin, it's already noon. You've already passed your breakfast. Sit and eat right now." Master Numui said with a stern voice, after a glance, he added, "And release Heitu, don't make him uncomfortable."

"But father, I was telling him about my achievement last night."

"Oh, what is it?" Lady Shamira asked.

"It was about how I endured for four hours drinking beer while poundi-"

"Okay, enough." the lady massaged her temples.

"Let Heitu serve you your food and release him." Numui was unaffected, already expectant.

Heitu was released and composedly did what Master Numui said. He has great respect for this Master and Lady of the Romen Family. Even though he just went through Kalin's nonsense, he didn't want to show an unfavorable expression.

In other words, he's used to it.

"Heitu, add more chicken to that." Kalin casually said as he sat in front of his parents. The table had a wide variety of food. But there was one thing that they are common at, none of them were of low-quality.

"No, you need to eat vegetables. You've been playing around and always drinking, what if it ruins your health?" the Lady strictly said which Heitu followed without hesitation than Kalin.

The scene continued even after only the three of them were left in the dining area.

Kalin was loud as ever. The couple scolded him from time to time but it was pretty obvious that they were lax around him.

After that, he went out and came back late at night again. He was back in his room, the smell of booze covered him. Earlier, he was stumbling from left to right but when he entered the room, he stood up straight.

Kalin squinted his eyes as he looked at his surroundings. He closed the windows and locked the door. He took a key out of his pocket and opened up his desk which he took out a book and a pen from.