Souls Online: Mythic Ascension-Chapter 50: Fashion Crimes and The Price of Trust

With the heartfelt moment over, Leo couldn't help but feel that everyone was staring at him. His cat-like features made him self-conscious, and he tried to avoid meeting anyone's eyes. Thankfully, no one had approached him yet.

Lily stood beside him in the lobby, her usual bubbly energy filling the air. She flashed him a grin, clearly not phased by his awkwardness. Luna had gone off to find him some clothes, and Leo couldn't shake the feeling that trusting her with his wardrobe again might end in disaster.

It didn't take long for Luna to return, a mischievous grin plastered across her face. She was holding a large hoodie in her hands, clearly pleased with herself. "Here you go, Leo," she said, practically skipping toward him.

"I figured this one would be much better than last time."

Leo eyed the oversized hot pink hoodie with a mixture of dread and reluctance.

"Better than last time? How is this better..?"

Luna's grin widened as she handed him the hoodie.

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"Trust me, this time it's perfect. It hides everything, so you won't have to worry about your... extra bits."

Leo grimaced.

"Phrasing Sis! I guess this is better than the last outfit you picked"

He took the hoodie with a sigh, but there was still something off about the bright pink fabric.

Lily leaned in, giving him a once-over with exaggerated scrutiny. "Oh wow, Leo," she teased, her eyes twinkling, "I never took you for a hot pink kind of guy. But I have to say, it does suit you. It's like, so... you."

Leo groaned, crossing his arms as his cheeks flushed. "You're loving this, aren't you?"

"Maybe just a little," Lily replied with a wink, clearly enjoying his discomfort. "But hey, at least you get to hide your new 'accessories.'" She ruffled his hair with a teasing grin. "Though, I gotta admit, the cat ears are pretty cute on you."

Leo sighed but couldn't help the faint smile tugging at the corners of his mouth. "Yeah, yeah, keep laughing. I'll get you back for this."

Just as he thought it was over, Luna's voice interrupted with an added dose of smugness. "And for you, Lily," she said, practically tossing a bag in Lily's direction. "I got something to cover that green hair of yours."

Lily looked inside the bag, her eyes widening with horror.

"Luna, what is this...?"

'Oh my god...it's hideous!'

She pulled out a garish, over-the-top headband that was studded with neon-colored beads, sequins, and way too many feathers to be considered fashionable.

"Are you serious? What is this monstrosity?"

Luna crossed her arms, her smug grin widening. "I saw this and thought you might enjoy this little accessory. It matches your personality to a tee—bright, bold, and... a little obnoxious."

Leo scoffed and remarked

"That's only a little obnoxious?!"

Lily glared at her with mock indignation, her brow twitching when she heard her friend's 'explanation'

"You're cruel, Luna. This is just evil. How could you do this to me?"

Leo couldn't help but snicker, grateful that the attention had shifted from him for once.

Lily sighed dramatically, holding the headband up to her hair.

"Fine, I'll wear it. But you're not getting away with this. I'll make you regret this so much, Luna."

Luna chuckled smugly, clearly satisfied with herself.

"You're welcome, though be careful Young Miss. You and I can throw hands whenever you wish. I won't show you any mercy then."

"On second thought, this is pretty good!"

"Coward..."

Leo was surprised that someone could be even more spineless than him when it came to Luna.

Even now, Luna stood a step back as if admiring her handiwork.

"I'll leave you two to your new stylish looks. Enjoy the attention while I go get the car. "

Leo held the oversized hoodie, trying to suppress his laughter as Luna left to get the car.

"Karma's a bitch"

'There is justice in the world after all~'

Lily shot him a frustrated glare as she reluctantly put on the headband, looking almost as ridiculous as she had made Leo feel earlier.

"Alright, Leo,"

she tried to laugh

"We'll make a great pair, don't you think?"

"Excuse me? Do I know you?"

The attempt was immediately shot down.

Leo put on the hoodie as Lily retreated to a corner, probably to cry a little bit. The oversized hoodie reached his knees but the arms were a bit too long for him. However when he noticed the graphic design that was on the front, he was horrified.

There was a cat logo emblazoned on the front with the words

'I think I am purrrdy cute'

"Hey Lily....I think we should ban Luna from buying anything fashion related..."

"...Agreed"

In the hospital lobby, two people made an ironclad alliance to prevent Luna from making any fashion decisions for them ever again.

Luna had arrived at the parking lot when her phone began to ring. She furrowed her brow when she saw the caller ID but still answered it.

"Uncle Marco What's up? Now's really not a good time..."

"Sorry Luna but we have a situation of sorts over at the cafe..."

"And what does that have to do with me? You are a big strong guy. Don't bother me about this sort of nonsense."

"Well... the guy claims to be your friend."

"Huh?"

"He told me to tell you Horo has created the necessary chaos"

Luna could feel a migraine coming on. She pinched the bridge of her nose as she took a deep breath. This snake-like bastard would probably raise her blood pressure.

"So what did that idiot do?"

"He claims to have sent out some techy mumbo jumbo that will damage the Samael family..."

Luna was skeptical, was this Horo's elaborate plan to get closer. Reputation could be manipulated after all.

"He also lured one of the murderers of Anna. He had her come to the cafe... it was a Samael.."

Luna's eyes widened in shock. Anna was Uncle Tony's only daughter. She had run away from home and had ended up having a kid with a normal citizen and had got a job as a secretary.

Luna felt her heart tighten when she had met Anna for the first time, she had just begun reconnecting with her family only to be raped and murdered a week later.

That had destroyed Tony, he had lost his only daughter and she had left behind an infant of her own...

Luna clenched her fist tightly. Horo had delivered one of the monsters who caused such heartache? Was he truly betraying his family to side with them? She couldn't help but start to believe in him.

He was definitely unlike any other Samael.

"Alright. We will be over soon to pick him up."

"Please hurry up...He is an annoying lil shit..."

Luna burst out laughing.

"Yeah he has that effect on people. Don't kill him, I'll drive fast. Thanks for the heads up Uncle Marco"

Luna ended the call and put her phone away. It seemed that a detour was in order.