As he closed the gap, the pressure intensified andthe power in the punch kept increasing from one level to another. He neither wavered nor did he ever stop boom a deafening sound pierced the air as the dummy became smithereens and failed to regenerate. 'Arghhhh crap my right hand', he cried as he tried to use his other hand to hold the other but he let go of the dumb idea and let it hurt. The other three looked at him dumbfoundedly because they had not thought that he could break its arm anytime soon not that they did not think that he would fail but they thought that it would take much more time leading to Ray using either his abilities or all of the strength within him if he were to tap into his sheer will which would take some time even though he had adrenaline it still was not enough. The guy's bandaged bleeding hands were crimson, very crimson in colour. 'Wow bro congrats', Austin said as he slapped his friend's shoulders making him feel more hurt as he screamed in agony. 'Oh sorry dude how are you feeling', he asked. 'I feel hurt and by the grace of gods do not touch me', screamed Ray as he wailed in misery for a couple of seconds. 'Ray congratulations', Lilian said as a dashing smile that shone as a supernova played on her lips making Ray dazed for the umpteenth time. 'Not bad Nagisaki, not bad', Moyan said in a detached tone as she looked at the young man in front of her. Ray did not even give a damn about her detatched tone but he surely gave a damn about how she said it. Was it in a good way or bad way because he did not want this lady's voodoo to be on him because it would lead him to precarious predicaments. Let's take a one hour thirty minute break and continue our training after that', said Austin as he headed towards the kitchen. Ray took on a healing medical pill that would heal his wounds quickly over time and so did the two girls. 'I am coming soon, there is something l need to discuss with my best friend', said Ray with a bright smile that looked like the most beautiful constellation in the azure firmament after having spent some timw with them. Lilian and Moyan returned the smile and did not say anything to the bastard [bastard indeed. This is why you have no girlfriend as of late].
As he approached the kitchen, the soothing aroma of mouth-watering food penetrated the atmosphere making one who was either in the kitchen or in any room to drool and feel like calming down the storm that came from the very deep pit of their stomachs. 'So you decided to come in here. Watch as the top notch chef cook the most pleasant delicacies that will satiate your ravenous stomachs', said Austin casually as he put the tomatoes mixing it with red rabbit meat that had different spices hence increasing it's flavour hence by creating an impressive meal. Austin had already cooked the rice along with mashed potatoes. 'You know why l have come he... hmmmh wonderful stuff. 'What are you cooking'. 'Red royalty grandiose, my favourite. It had been twenty minutes since he had started cooking, showcasing his impressive skills to everyone in the house with the air that was in it acting as a transport. The sweet aroma of the most pleasant smell of sumptuous food made them feel like satiating their hunger. 'Here test the soup', Austin said as he drew out the soup with the spoon he was using. Ray could not resist the irresistible smell so he decided to test the tempting soup and the moment it made contact with his tongue his heart was filled with bliss. 'Damn man you are really good at cooking, instead of being a warrior you should become a chef', Ray praised his friend who only smiled. Ray remained quiet for a few seconds as he savoured the sweet taste of the soup as he was inspired by how the delicacy would taste later when mixed and he cou
'Why did you invite those two here', Ray interrogated his friend with a smile hanging on his face he asked him. Austin could feel the ultimate headache he was about to receive already so this is why he had decided to cook food for his friend and the two ladies also. Austin ignored the question as he continued doing what he was doing, cooking. 'Austin'. 'Huh', Austin replied but his tone was that of a person who did not even give a damn about what he was asking him. 'Austin freaking Ares', Ray shouted at his friend. 'Ok ok man let me tell you what happened', he said as he continued to cook the wonderful delicacy that served as a distraction to Ray as his mind was swerved now and then and was tossed to and fro but he chose to ignore it knowing that at this time it was his foe instead of being his ally.
'When we talked about training together the other day l noticed something different about you my friend', he said. 'What do you man', Ray asked him as he raised his eyebrow. Ignoring Ray's gaze he continued speaking 'l thought about something that you once said concerning having a source of inspiration. You kept on saying that if we have girls during our training it would empower and innovate us. With eyes shining as the brightness of the stars Austin continued 'Behold as the luminicense of the starry skies, like in a vision of the night l saw a marvellous delight as l thought to myself l said the idea is great and wondrous hence l talked with the two girls and they were interested, yes two beautiful girls with the other being one of the best combatants while the other is a formidable enigma what a glorious thing indeed', Austin said. Every letter was irritating, every word that formed a sentence pricked his heart the same way a needle would make a balloon explode. He felt like punching his friend and the reason was understandable, why was this dude trying to be poetic, saying such words making some kind of who knows with the play of words he used because like the sound emitted by a stringed instrument so were the words built in a perfect kind of way. Ray remained quiet because he was left speechless by what his friend had said to him. 'Lunch is ready, now give me the plates', Austin commanded Ray to give him the plates which he did when he listened to the tempestuous roar that was like that of the mighty thunder in that stomach of his but that did not stop him from mumbling a few words.
After some minutes everybody was full and the two girls appreciated Austin's excellent way of cooking while Ray greedily ate the food, not caring about the soup that was all over his mouth. He did not want to praise him and Austin did not give a damn about it instead he had a cocky smile etched on his face that made him feel angry fuelling him with the urge to punch him.
After they were done eating they conversed a little before continuing their training because they knew that the tournament was near and they had to fight not because they liked fighting. Fighting with a greater purpose in mind was what they were doing.