Adamus took a walk in his garden " if only you were here... Your kindness may be able to touch them and this may go all away... Oh.... Eveus... "

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Eseidon brought a few soldiers to Izuya's house.

Eseidon : Izuya.

Izuya : what are you doing at my house ?

Eseidon ; I'm taking orders from the Emperor. To add more guards.

Izuya : add more guards at my house ? What have I done to warrant this movement . Or is it my two young kids ? They have done something so bad , a commander has to personally come my house.

Eseidon; it's not them.

Izuya ; nazuya ? She has her own place. Wrong door.

Eseidon : wow. That was a fast redirect. She's your daughter too. Not afraid her heart breaks ?

Izuya ; That's not what I mean.

Eseidon : Nanalise.

Izuya : she's in a locked up place. Everyday, every second guarded . And now, you want to add more guards ?

Eseidon ; Izuya. She's my classmate. You are also my classmate. You think I want to do this to her ?

" ESEIDON ! "

Eseidon ; uuuugh. There we go.

" What's the meaning of this ?!! "

Eseidon: hi. Ariel.

Ariel ; what's with this bullshit order ?!!

Eseidon ; I don't make the orders. You know that.

Ariel ; then go back and tell that stupid old man. It's a stupid order. You won't do it.

Eseidon ; Ariel. Come on.

Izuya ; eseidon. Fine. I'll let your guards in.

Ariel ; Izuya !!!
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Nanalise hears more footsteps outside her locked chambers " more ....people ? "

Axelin: apparently. I'm out of a job ?

Nanalise; a lot ?

Axelin ; 10 outside your doors. 10 outside the gate of this area.

Eseidon : seems like you're good friends with her now.

Nanalise: who's that ?

Axelin ; Eseidon. Our classmate. The one that is teacher's pet. Totally listen to every orders of the Emperor's?

Eseidon : really? Axelin. Then you and Nanalise would be the cheating duo.

Axelin : we didn't cheat. It's herbs.

Nanalise: yea !! Herbs !!

Eseidon: more guards Nanalise. Sit tight.

Nanalise : hm. Afraid the five cloak guys will actually come get me ?

Eseidon ; apparently so.

Nanalise : hmm... Izuya still can come see me ?

Eseidon ; of course. The Emperor didn't stop that one.

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" It will be hard to know if you're still trustable. "

Nazuya slams the table " excuse me ? "

" Your mother is a criminal. And now more guards are at her house. Who knows when you're going to run off with her. "

Nazuya claps her hands and the small god's wrist broke " I don't need your trust. You just need to know, I can do whatever I want. Because I'm a Trade god. "

" You... " The small god held his wrist in pain.

Nazuya : you came here to bargain your request. But it seems you're here more to insult me. Anymore ?

" I... You're a monster !! Like your mother !! "

Nazuya : perhaps. You were supposed to bring me 5 golden pears. The deadline is in 2 years. Growing well ?

" .... I ... I need more time... So I have something for you... But I need you to promise me... Like I said..."

Nazuya : promise what ?

" Not to kill the god, I'm giving you the name of. The one who stole your goods. Can I trust you ? "

Nazuya : A Trade god's promise cannot be broken.
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The small god then left after making a deal and gaining more time.

Mizuno entered " nazuya. I brought you some honeyed tea. "

Nazuya : Mizuno. Honeyed tea ? I drink honeyed water everyday cos I can't have water. That's nice ?

Mizuno pours some out " it's nice for me. "

Nazuya sips a little " oh. The fragrance of the tea. It's better. "

Mizuno : glad you like it. Your mood seem sour today.

Nazuya: mmm... My Mama's predicament... Luzuya and Hizuya are getting some comments by their classmates at school too.

Mizuno ; how about I bring you somewhere to cheer you up.

Nazuya; where... ?

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Mizuno brought her to where there was a big piece of sea. They were at shore.

Nazuya : what a nice breeze... I can't touch water Mizuno. Not even sea. Hmm... If Damian was here , he would freeze a block on the surface for me. Let me walk on it and see the frozen creatures underneath. They would die later on though... Then we would have to bring it back to cook as food.

" I won't let it hurt you. " Mizuno held onto her hand " I'll show you more. " He led her towards the edge of the sea and the sea opens a path into the deep.

" Come on. " He led her in.

The sea closes them in like a big air bubble around them.

Nazuya gasped in awe seeing all the sea creatures she had never seen. All the different fishes swimming around and above her. The crabs and sand creatures crawling on the bottom of the sea.

" So cute !! " She reached her hand out unconsciously to touch the green neon glowing jellyfish and her fingers burned " ouch ! '

Mizuno looked at it bleeding. It wasn't a simple red scald. It was badly burnt. Skin wrinkled and bled. " That bad ? " Mizuno tore his sleeve and wraps it " feeling better ? "

Nazuya: not that fast. I'll ask grandmummy for cream .

Mizuno ; I know water is your weakness. But I never knew it would make you hurt this bad.

Nazuya : for many generations, most spouses a Trade god would have , would be someone who could protect them against their weaknesses.

Mizuno ; and yet I'm your weakness. So your parents chose someone... With fire ?

Nazuya : I think so. I never met him. According to Damian , even now he's still on a mission. You and I... We're a coincidence.

Mizuno; well , I never regret it. So... If you didn't like the spouse they chose for you , what would happen ?

Nazuya : I just won't marry him. Damian is my permanent guard. My brother is the next best thing to protecting me from water. My parents and I had the same plans.

Mizuno laughed a little " careful I tell your brother. "

Nazuya : he knows. That's why he always joke. Ask me to quickly get married off , so he can be relieved of his job.

Mizuno laughed " well. Here I am. He's going to be out of job now. "

Nazuya : I... I didn't say I'll... marry you. *Puffs up cheek*

" Well. I want you to marry me. " He looks into her shy eyes and than kisses her onto her hurt bandaged fingers. " Come on. I want you to meet my parents. "

" eh ? Eh ? What ?! You didn't inform me anything about this." Nazuya turned around "..... You trapped me ! "

" Come on. My fiancee . " He whispered to her ears.

She blushed hard " I... I never agreed ! "

" Come on. Let's go. " He held her hand " I'll bring you to where my father stays. "

" Hmph !! Where else can I go !! " She followed right beside.

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So they reached a big gate.

" Welcome back. Young Master Mizuno. "

Nazuya ; .... Your father is Poseidon ?!!!

Mizuno : no. My grandpa.

Nazuya: eeehhhh ?!!!