The Mech Lord

Chapter 87 - 86: Vanessa's Determination

[Stats]

Strength: [54]--64

Agility: [53]--49

Stamina: [52]--48

Leo looked at his stats as he sat in his room trying to get used to the mobility of his new arm. Even though Nora had asked him to keep it calm for a few days, Doctor Arthur had given him a green light with some light exercises.

"Your other two stats had fallen, but your strength has increased drastically-nya." Aiden looked at Leo with calm eyes as it licked it's paw. His behavior was starting to resemble more and more closer to that of a cat.

"Well, it's a fair trade. And, if I activate my skill, I can tell you I didn't suffer a loss." Leo smiled as he activated his skill charge and his Battle arm began to give out a faint yellowish light.

As soon as Leo did that, his strength stat began to increase.

65…66...67...68...69….

[No intense activities for now..] Arthur's voice rang out in Leo's head, and he stopped the build up of energy and let it disperse with helpless smile.

"That certainly seems like a fair trade to me-nya," Aiden said in shock as he looked at Leo. "Why don't you cut your other hand as well?"

Leo looked at the little guy for a few seconds.

"Why don't I pull one of your hands out first and help you know how it actually feels? Not to mention, your hand is detachable. I am sure it won't be a problem." Leo raised his hand and wriggled them like a creep as he looked Nyanden.

He sure was interested in opening every part of that creature. Last time, he had only opened up the back panel as he was planning to sell it. But, it was different now that Aiden had taken it.

"Nyaa!!"

Aiden immediately barred his little teeth at Leo as his fur stood in alert and it immediately went on his toes while backing away.

"Touch me, and I will kill you-nya!" He glared at Leo.

This body was his only medium of life now, he didn't want anything to happen to it. At least, not until he found a way to retrieve his body.

"Fine, I am not touching. So, calm down.." Leo pulled his hands back as the little guy started to throw punches at him.

…

Later, Leo went down for dinner. Finally showing his face in what seemed to be ages.

"How are your classes going?" Vanessa asked him with a smile.

"Good," Leo calmly replied to her. But, he hadn't even attended a single class since last week.

He sure had learned how to lie well.

"Is father not joining us today as well?" Aaron suddenly asked Viona and she could only shake her head with a helpless smile on her face.

"He will be late today as well."

Edgar had been late frequently the past few days.

"I am done," Amelia suddenly got up from her seat and began to leave in a hurry.

"What's with the thing left on your plate, Amy?" Viona asked with a frown.

"I am full, Mom."

That was the only reply that came from upstairs before the sound of her door closing came down.

"Has she got a boyfriend? Why is she always in a hurry?" Vanessa asked with a smile. It was only supposed to be a joke, but both Aaron and Viona's eyes widened. They didn't seem to have taken the joke well.

"Aaron…" Viona looked at him and the guy just nodded.

No one knew what the silent telepathic conversations had occurred between the mother and son. But, it sure wasn't something good for Amelia.

"Wanna go out and play some games?" Vanessa looked at Leo with a smile on her face.

"I am busy."

Leo didn't have time. Not to mention, this lady was the Master at making him uncomfortable.

"Sis, when did this jerk turn so brutal?! He is breaking my heart! He keeps refusing my advances!" Vanessa went crying to Viona at Leo's refusal only to be laughed at.

"Serves you right! Who would want a daughter in law like you? You better correct your behavior or no one will marry you." Viona teased her with a smug face.

"No!" Vanessa shook her head in shock before turning towards Aaron, "What about you Aaron? Do you think I am not good as well?"

"You are the best, Sis." Aaron gave her a thumbs up. "But, unfortunately I have a girlfriend."

Leo raised his head to look at Aaron in surprise. He certainly wasn't expecting him to have a girlfriend.

[Having the ability to get a good girl is also a capability when it comes to Aristocrats like us-nya.] Aiden said with a calm tone.

'You sure did fail in that endeavor..' Leo smiled internally.

[Hmph! I was not at the right age. The mission was on my charts. I had planned to get one after graduating. So, don't look down on me-nya.]

'Well, that was the only option. Who would want to be with you when you got beaten all the time?'

[You picking a fight with me-nya?]

'Sorry, I was wrong. You actually had a potential candidate whom you turned a blind eye to...or maybe two..' Leo paused before shifting his gaze at Vanessa.

[Well, Sis wasn't like this with me. I mean she used to joke. But, I think your personality has what got her interest piqued. That's the reason that she has been enjoying teasing you this much-nya.]

'I don't think so. As long as it's a person who has known you well from before, they would continue to see me for what you were. And, not what I am.' Leo shook his head lightly.

This was the reason that he was more comfortable around the club members than his own class. Those guys were seeing the current him, while others still had the impression of the real Aiden etched into their mind.

"Well, I am done as well." Leo got up from his seat as he was done with dinner.

"No, don't leave me." Vanessa clung onto Leo's hand, and a vein immediately popped up on his forehead. This certainly had been getting on his nerves. There was a limit to everything.

Leo grabbed her face and pulled his hand out of her grasp, clearly a bit pissed. He then proceeded to leave while Vanessa's scream still continued to ring in his ears.

"If you leave me, I will follow behind you to the end of the Univer-"

"Aahh! Sis! How many times have I told you not to smack my head?!"

"I am eating, ok! Don't hit me!"