Endless Evolution: Last Star

Chapter 852: Observer

Adam wasnʼt chasing fashion. He was a Phantom and he had more important tasks ahead of him. Sure, he had certain desires for his appearance, but it wasnʼt his first priority.

If he had a reason to change his style, he didnʼt mind seizing the opportunity - the clothing store at the Twilight Palace was that place.

Tap.

A gentle hand touched his shoulder as a girl with blue eyes like a ghost swept behind him to appear on the other side.

”What do you say?” Misa uttered, smiling broadly, ”I think itʼs a perfect fit for you, especially with Goranʼs haircut.”

Before answering, Adam shifted his gaze slightly to the left, looking at Misaʼs reflection in the tall mirror going all the way to the ceiling.

Misa had spiky silver hair reaching the level of her chin, a look of enthusiasm, and a smile glowing with energy. Unlike Goran who favored a strict style, her clothes were loose and somewhat casual, a shirt and jeans at the core.

However, she made up for the simplicity and even plainness of her clothes with well-chosen jewelry, be it rings, bracelets, or chains hanging from her neck. Her skin was pale, which contrasted nicely with her black lipstick and the same nails.

Then, Adam took a look at himself, deep inside he felt he had made the right decision coming here.

A spacious black shirt covered his lean body, the shirt had no buttons or rivets, it was impossible to fasten. There were cosmetic scuffs on the edges as well as on the elongated collar as if it were actually an old thing with a history.

The material was quite thick, not wanting to be an unnoticeable sheet for Adam, but not as heavy as a vest.

Underneath the shirt was an equally plain white T-shirt, no prints or logos, the simplest thing one could think of, but the length was tailored perfectly to create a wave effect at the end.

There was no costume jewelry since Adam and Misa decided not to add any unnecessary details.

Adamʼs outfit was finished with wide dark gray pants and black sneakers with white soles tightly encircling his ankle like dark bandages.

Oddly enough, Adam didnʼt even think about picking out a coat. For some reason, he didnʼt feel the urge, even though he didnʼt think heʼd ever forget about coats. Deep down he believed he already had a coat, but... he didnʼt understand why he felt that way.

After some pondering, Adam nodded deeply.

”Yeah, Iʼll only be able to give a full verdict after some time. However, if our goal was to achieve a clean and loose outfit, then weʼve accomplished that task.”

”Good to hear!” Misa exclaimed and without restraint slammed Adam on the back.

A wave of deafening pain traveled down her arm, reflecting on Misaʼs face.

”Ouch!”

She exclaimed, grabbing her wrist and swinging her arm to take away the pain at least a little.

She was a simple person, after all. What she did was tantamount to slapping a solid steel beam on a manʼs back.

”Hah, looks like youʼre the type who canʼt control the outbursts of your emotions.”

A smirk appeared on Adamʼs face as he slowly turned around.

”Canʼt say I donʼt like it, though.”

Then, his gaze traveled forward. He saw that Goran just finished cutting Silvanaʼs hair.

Without further ado, Adam headed for the exit with only a final wave of his hand.

”Thank you. I feel better now, itʼs like Iʼm climbing out of a deep sleep one step at a time. I have to go now, my Operator is waiting for me.”

Sure enough, Misa didnʼt bother to stop him. He wasnʼt the first or the last K3-Phantom to come into her store at the Twilight Palace.

She leaned on the counter maintaining a vigor smile.

”Hah, whatever you say. You were much nicer to work with than the nobles. They have no taste at all and yet theyʼre always displeased!”

With a short chuckle, Adam left the clothing store. He was glad that Misa shared his feelings about the nobles.

Adam was going back to Goranʼs to meet Silvana, to appreciate her new hairstyle.

Before he could do so, an indignant voice came from outside:

”Commoner! Stay where you are!”

In a hurry, afraid to miss the moment, a young man of medium height in white long robes showing his unusual origin appeared in front of Adam. However, at the Twilight Palace, this was the standard and it was rare to see people like Adam.

The young man had unusually bright blue hair. Sure, anyone could get such a hair color, especially with advanced technology, but for some reason, Adam was immediately sure that it was the young manʼs natural color.

He felt the same way he had upon first meeting Franz, his long purple hair a distinctive mark of the Balo Family.

The young manʼs eyes were the same color as his hair, they both had blue eyes, but even though the young man was clearly a nobleman, something in his eyes was very different from Adamʼs, for the worse.

Hearing his shriek, Adam actually stopped but didnʼt say anything. He examined the unknown young man intently.

The young nobleman was not so patient. He stepped forward and waved his hand majestically pointing at Adam.

”You! I am Spiro Lorenzo, challenging you to a duel, commoner! I donʼt know how you got here at this hour, but I will make you leave the Twilight Palace in shame.”

There was only silence in response.

It couldnʼt help but anger Spiro, but he had to act by the rules - there was no other way.

”Do you accept my challenge or not? You must give your answer! Fight me if youʼre not afraid!”

Looking away, then returning his gaze to Spiro, Adam shrugged nonchalantly.

”Sure, why not? Itʼll be quick.”

”Tsk.” Spiro snorted, ”Are you kidding me? Fine, our duel is now registered. All thatʼs left to do is wait for the observer.”

Adam raised an eyebrow in curiosity.

ʼWho?ʼ

Not a moment later, measured footsteps were heard from the far side of the hallway, the figure moving towards them ready to make their fight official.