Chapter 1738: Monkeys

A sudden heavy slap to his back shook him awake. He didn't have to look to see who it was, his trouble making little sister was back at it again. 

"Now's not the time, Kaeara. You have troops to command, go back to your post." 

"Such a downer." Kaeara pouted. 

From a little girl, she had grown into quite the beauty. She had delicate tanned skin and a tomboyish appearance, even wearing loose and baggy clothing. She was the object of affection for many, but this overly talkative girl was oddly attracted to a mute. 

"Shouldn't you be cradle robbing?" 

"Ah!" Kaeara gasped. "Big brother just made a joke?!" 

Kaeara grinned wildly, her short hair bobbing up and down. 

"Wait! What did you say to me?!" Suddenly registering what her brother said, she slapped his back again. "Little Ryu is a grown man now. How dare you treat me like this?"