Chapter 3: What Is Beauty?

I wonder when they're gonna come back.

Maybe they won't. They're probably whimpering in a corner somewhere after realizing they'd never stand a chance.

I couldn't care less right now. If you're done here, can you all go home? I need a nap.

Again?!

This tea-serving contest sounds like so much fun. Come on! Stay up with me!

I've yet to be served with anything. I'd say we're being the hosts here since we're giving them a place to do this.

You know what? I need to get going soon. Sorry for bothering you like that.

Awwwww! That's no fun!!!

That was stupid. I didn't expect to waste so much time dealing with those dastardly wenches.

Either way, I hope they learned their lesson. They'll never come close to my graceful, dignified, elegant status.

Oh, there you are!

Hmm?

Wait up, dammit! Why the hell did you go and leave us like that?!

You were gone when we returned. Don't you think that means you lose by default for fleeing the field of battle?

If you were never that confident, you should've just admitted it from the start.

Come on. Now that he's back, you all should continue.

Stark passed out, but I'm still here for you.

How would we continue? I left the tea I made back at your place.

I mean, I was quick to deliver my concerns, and detailed in my attentiveness. Wasn't it a clear victory?

You girls were never a match for me. Start your training from ground zero and come back to me when you're ready. That's when I'll take you seriously.

Even then, the best you could possibly do will barely be worth the tip of my pinky! Hahahahaha!

Say what?!?! I've held back until now, but I won't take this anymore! You better stop being so cocky, you ugly monster!

Who are you calling an ugly monster, you hideous pig!

Fine, I get it. I'll take you on. You can't tell the difference in inner beauty anyway. I should've known that.

I'll teach you a lesson that you can clearly see and understand.

Hah. All that talk, and in the end you resort to violence.

I'm fine with that. Let's make this clear. I'll beat you down, right here, right now. You'll never be able to bad-mouth us ever again.

Woah, wait a minute! Are you really sure about this?

You're an outsider. Stay quiet.

Yeah, back away so that you won't get hurt. Let's do this!!!

What's going on here?

Why are you here?

I wasn't sure where you'd gone, so I was searching for you. That's when I heard you were all here.

At the rate you guys were going at it, I thought you might tear down the entire building. It was good timing.

I heard a lot of loud clashing coming from this way. Is there a problem here?

We were having a debate about inner and outer beauty, which then lead to this heated battle.

I see.

Personally, I see no reason to fight over beauty.

Hold on. What are you saying after all that?

Shut up, ugly! Lady Halibel is speaking right now!

Everyone makes a continuous effort to try and stay beautiful.

Couldn't you say that this aspect in itself is what makes a woman beautiful?

Oh, Lady Halibel!

That is so admirable. Thank you for such wonderful words, Lady Halibel.

Hear that, Chuhlhourne?!

Why are you boasting about it?

Hmm. But I do agree. The effort to stay beautiful is what makes a woman beautiful... Yes, I like that.

Even though you three Fracciónes are nothing special, your master is quite decent. I have a bit of respect for you now.

You arrogant piece of junk! This time, I'll really mash you into a stinking pile of rubble!

What's that?! You still want to fight me?!?!

Seriously? Were you even listening to what Lady Halibel said?