After taking care of Sunz's medical problem, Grandma Yan made them a hot pot of tea and put it in the living room. Both sat next to each other on the sofa.
Yan poured herself and Sunz some tea: I don't know if you like tea or not, but take this as a small break after all of that.
Sunz grabs his cup, then has a taste and puts it down: It's good, I have no complaints, but all that wasn't that much. Well, maybe frostbite is a bit much, but I've been through worse.
Yan: I see… *sip her tea* you never told me why you want to be a Hero?
Sunz: Well, it's certainly not any heroic desire. I'm a selfish person. I want to be a Hero because it's the best option I have and it will be easy for me.
Yan: I'm not surprised at all. During the hours of the test, you were able to hold your ground really well, and except for the first few warning deaths, you were able to provide shelter for the civilian.
Sunz: The civilian part is still an unknown factor for me. I'll be honest, I'm able to jump in to save my friends and family, but a complete stranger… what happens if I get cold feet or if I try to save them and get injured? Then more lives are at stake. One life can change the course of many lives.
Yan: That is the difference between playing a Hero and being a Hero. One is about being a symbol of courage, bringing hope and inspiration to the people. The other is about being calculated, choosing the best decision to save many and reduce casualties, including your own.
*sip her tea*
"But, when that moment of cold feet ever happens. Remember to throw everything you know away and trust your next action no matter how stupid and irrational it can be. A Hero should not stand still."
Sunz: That… is a good lesson, and I have experience with irrational decisions.
*grab his tea and drink it all*
"That was good. I'm ready for more plant lessons."
Yan: I'm really happy to hear that… but I have a question. Are you hiding anything about yourself from me and your parents? Not necessarily important information, just information that you feel you don't have to share unless you were asked to.
Sunz: Yes, there are, but I don't know how many. They are all clustered up somewhere in my head.
Yan: I see… how willing are you to tell me these information if I ask?
Sunz: Well, you are teaching me, so I don't mind much. But can't you read my mind and find out about them yourself?
Yan: I already did, but this specific information is not there. Besides, information is best read and understood when it's being shared.
Sunz:… Did something bad happen during the last lesson? Is that why you have been more on guard and concerned about me?
Yan: Something did happen, and you did not remember anything at all. There was someone else involved that you might know.
Sunz scratching his head: I… I see. Ok, I'll answer anything, but please lighten up. I know you are an S-rank, so you will be able to find a solution to it.
Yan sighs: If you are not that worried about it, then I'll worry less. Then your Wife what is her name?
Sunz was a bit confused with the question: Uh… her name is Grace.
Yan: That's right. I showed you her appearance but never asked for her name. Anyway. She seems to have Ice related ability, right?
Sunz: Yes.
Yan: Is she possessive toward you?
Sunz: Yes, very much so, and the possessive feeling has been increasing a lot.
Yan:… that was surprised to hear and to know you feel normal about it. Last question. Are her irises red? I know that is not her iris color, because I showed you her appearance and you showed us your picture of her. Am I missing any details?
Sunz: Well… the red iris is from her split personality. That personality can control her body whenever it wants and plays a major role in driving her possessiveness to another level. Also, she was born during our sex, then took over Grace's body. At that time, I had no idea what happened and am currently slowly getting more information about her…
"Her name is Grace Alter, by the way. Also, am I oversharing?"
Yan: Yes you are, but I think that is necessary because I've never encountered anyone with this type of condition… this is hard.
Sunz: Well, it's not my condition. It's Grace's condition.
Yan: I understand that, and I already checked your mind just to see no extra personality… Since this Alter is what enhanced Grace's love for you, that means she must also be connected to you, but more subtly. An entity like this Alter is invisible to psychic abilities… my speculation is, only you and Grace are able to physically and mentally interact with her.
"So have you interacted with her without needing Grace?"
Sunz: Yes, I have, but it was on her own volition. It happened a week ago before I met you, and she also said she was still figuring out her new abilities. The interaction… it was like some kind of illusion that only I can see and is invisible to others.
"When it comes to physical contact, I can feel her touch on my body, but we can also phase through each other like ghosts. She can control my body to an extent, have access to my memories, which allows her to do questionable stuff against my will. But I don't think she will be that much of a trouble."
"All she wants to do is flirt and pleasure me… sorry for saying that."
Yan: So, she has a high libido, makes sense since the circumstances she was created in…
(His parents were also in the same situation, the only difference is his mother didn't have another voice influencing her actions. But those blood patterns on her body resemble a body pushed to its limit.)
"Then Sunz, I want to talk with Alter. Can you help me with that?"
Sunz: Uhhhhhhh, I can try… is that ok?
Yan: Then I'll give you 5 minutes to try. If nothing works, we'll get back to the plant.
*snap her fingers and disappear*
Sunz: Ok, let's try.
*focus on his mind*
(Grace Alter-)
Immediately, only after thinking about her name, something jumped out of the TV screen, pounced on him, and pushed him against the sofa.
Grace Alter: MASTER! You call ME! *restraining Sunz's arms with her hands*
Sunz struggling: Ok, leave the intimate welcome for another time. We are not in my room, so be respectful.
Grace Alter: In the public and alone, that's no good, and only you would be enjoying yourself.
*nuzzle up against Sunz's neck*
"Your mind would be a better place~"
"Sleeping on the outside but inside, endless sleepless pleasure with me!"
Sunz: Ok, stop joking around. I don't know if you can do that, but if possible, you would have done that for the last two days.
Grace Alter release Sunz's hands: You know me really well.
*slide her hands behind his back to hug him*
"You were such a bad Husband… saying that to your Wife."
Sunz: You… you were the one showing me that?
Grace Alter: I… help, and so did you. Let's call that, a foreseeable consequence. Your love is as strong as fragile. One sentence can create a night of pleasure or show your cracked desire.
"But don't worry, she is getting the help she needs since she is a Hero and not a Murderer. While I'm just creating painful truth."
Sunz:… Some kind of new ability? Jeez, you are such a pain.
Grace Alter: HEY! You two are the pain here! Every time you two talk, something has to happen because of your weird chemistry. And I did not expect you two would be that mentally fatigued after seeing what Lady is capable of.
Sunz:… (That was more unexpected than anything before.)
Grace Alter:… (Because it is!)
Sunz: Ok, what part of this is joke and truth?
Grace Alter: They are all the truth.
Sunz: I see… I guess.
Grace Alter steps off of Sunz: Well, keep guessing Master, that is all you are good at, and I'm still waiting to have my way with you, since that is the only reward for this parasite for keeping you two together and better.
Sunz: Ughh, this is going in all directions.
Grace Alter giggle: Of course it is. So, you have the context of the past. Now, how can I serve my Master?