Pursuing Her (Sophie and Tristan)

Establish A New Order

Tristan swept a gaze over Felix.

“I think it’s more like you’re jealous. Who wears a shirt while training, especially in such hot weather? Do you have no abs?”

“Who said so? I do! Of course, I’ve got abs!” Dejection swamped Felix. My abs are just not that prominent. He then turned to Ysabelle. “I really do have abs, Ysabelle.”

Hearing that, Ysabelle could not help bursting into giggles.

“All right, it doesn’t matter whether you’ve got abs. I like you, not your abs,” she asserted.

“But you were totally engrossed when you stared at their abs,” Felix whined pitifully.

“Well…” How am I to explain that? Everyone likes to admire things that are pleasing to the eye. Ysabelle countered. “That doesn’t detract from the fact that I like you!”

“Fine, then.”

What else can I say to that? When I’ve recovered, I’ll definitely train hard and develop my abs. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be able to stand having her peek at other men’s abs all the time!

After the morning training, everyone had breakfast together. The instant the men under Tristan’s command spotted Sophie, they all sat far away, for the memory of Bertram being put through the wringer remained vivid in their minds.

Considering Ms. Tanner’s capabilities, Mr. Tristan is probably the only person in the entire base who’s her match.

“Whatever did you do, Sophie? Why do I feel as though everyone is terrified of you today?” Ysabelle was wholly ignorant about the entire matter.

“Nothing much. I merely sparred with Bert, and they all happened to witness it.” That was all that transpired

“Haha!”

Following Sophie’s blithe answer, Felix inexorably laughed out loud, for he knew her capabilities. She m have wiped the floor with Bertram!

“Why are you laughing?” Ysabelle asked in puzzlement. Was that funny?

“No reason.”

came over and sat down

“Ms. Tanner…”

is it? You’d still like to spar with

Bertram waved his

dare do so? I’m here to seek your help to train a few

here for some time. Just leave them to me.” Merely

Sheer gratification flooded Bertram upon

tag along and learn from you during this time, Sophie? I’d be able

in the future instead of being a burden.” Ysabelle expressed, having found herself utterly useless this time,

“Yeah, sure,” Sophie agreed.

only person who can protect herself at a critical juncture. On top of that,

Ysabelle. It’s an arduous process. I’ll protect you so long as

your capabilities, Felix. I merely feel that you can be more relaxed if I’m capable of defending myself. Don’t worry. I can endure a

anguish pervaded

the incident this time had really scared Ysabelle. That

it’s good for her to learn some self-defense,” Tristan interjected

No matter

“I know.”

with me teaching her. But Ysabelle, first

time, Ysabelle was genuinely determined. In the past, she was never interested when her grandfather urged her to learn self-defense. At

I can teach you when I’ve recovered.” Felix still felt that he was the

I’ll learn from Sophie first.

went silent, left without

hurt! While that’s true, she didn’t have to point it

when Ysabelle glimpsed his despondent expression did

I hurt you again? I really didn’t

okay. I’m used to it. Anyway, Sophie is always more important

never learn? I never win

him, “Who said so? You’re the person I’m going to

if she were a man, then? Would you choose her in