(Four days later)The group was near the village where they were to meet Shambala, but their time was to get to the village before nightfall, or else the rulers on their backs would become heavier.“Come on guys, we have to hurry so we can meet up with Shambala before nightfall,” Vladimir said, walking a bit faster.“That is true; I would not want to sleep on any hard surface this night again,” Krystal said.“Thought you had gotten used to it?” Grover asked.“I managed it and cannot subject myself to hardship,” Krystal answered."Also, guys, we need to reach there in time so these rulers do not become heavier. I cannot add an extra or double of this weight to my back,” Vladimir noted.“Alright, that is very valid,” the rest responded in agreement.The group, even though they were used to the ruler now and could now jog with it, but not full sprint, didn't want another ruler pressing on their backs.So they all hurried up. Also, what they had gained over the week was significant.“The
The group got closer to the village, and they sighted Shambala. The smiles on their faces widened as they knew their ruler's burden would be lifted off by Shambala as soon as they got to the village.“It seems like my desire to sleep comfortably this night will be fulfilled,” Grover said as he stretched.“That would be the two of us then,” Krystal added.“Shambala looks so calm, collected, and well-rested,” Vladimir noted as they got even closer to the village. “Quite the opposite for us,” Grover stated as they all laughed heartily.“What makes you guys so excited?” Shambala inquired from them with a cunny smile on his face.“Oh, nothing serious, just a little chit-chat boys do, you know?” Grover said, as he hoped the response would make Shambala let go of what he said.At the end of the day, it did; Shambala only asked them how the journey was.Shambala immediately snapped his fingers, and the rulers fell off as if they were not the same things that clung to them as if they would no
Shambala then revealed to the group why he gave them the ruler—to help them improve themselves and their speed.They also noticed that as soon as the rulers were taken off, they felt so light and faster than they were before.“I feel like a bird, guys, so light,” Grover said as he demonstrated as a bird with his hands spread out.“I feel the same way, guys,” Krystal added as he began to make very quick flips. He continued till he was worn out, as he missed doing it so much.Vladimir, on the other end, stretched so much that his bone cracks were heard so much that they drew everyone's attention.“Now you lads came behind time, but the rulers were still very much the normal weight. What happened?" Shambala asked.Grover and Vladimir turned to look at Krystal."Well, Sensei, the Ents helped with that,” Krystal answered.“How so?” Shambala asked.“They froze the time in the forest, enabling us to travel at the pace we were comfortable with and giving us enough time to fight any beast that
The next day, the team, along with Shambala, stepped out of the house and washed their faces.After eating, Shambala instructed them to do their warm-ups, and he guided them on how to do it. They went from push-ups to running different distances to lifting weights.When they were done, Shambala told them to freshen up and get ready. When they finally came out, they were ready to leave. Shambala gave them back their rulers. By this time, they had gotten used to the weight of the rulers, and they were not even bothered that they turned their backs quickly for Shambala to place the rulers on.Shambala showed them around the town as they were about to leave for their next training. He took them to the temple to show them the traditions of sorcerers and magicians. He strongly warned them about trusting any of those in such a practice unless they knew the person before then.“I was nearly killed by a girl I liked so much during my youthful days, but she was a sorceress. I overlooked it beca
Upon their persistence in wanting to know what they would do in their next training, Shambala finally decided to reveal it to them."Well, since you lads really want to know, you lads will face a beast that is really territorial and will do anything to defend its territory,” Shambala revealed to them.“Another beast?” Vladimir asked, showing his hate for them already."Yes, another beast, and trust me when I say it hates when anybody or anything trespasses its territory. I hope you guys are noting what I am telling you. I do not want to hear stories later on,” Shambala said sternly, looking at them."Yes, Sensei, we are,” they all chorused.“So do you have anything else you would want us to have in mind?” Grover asked.“Yes, you lads are going to have to trespass the territory on purpose to get on the beast’s nerve and provoke it; the fun part now is that only one of you will be fighting this beast without any other person’s help unless you are on the brink of dying, like I earlier st
Although they did not show that they still had doubts, they went ahead to ask Shambala to further explain the beast to them.Shambala told them that the beast was cunning and spider-like but the limit was that they could not make webs, their legs were so strong that they could smash rocks into pebbles instantly.Shambala went forward to tell them that if any of them should die at the hands of a beast then they are not worthy to be his student.Having accepted they went along with what Shambala said.They finally got to the beast’s territory it had so many rocks broken and normal sizes.Shambala told Grover to go fight the beast.“Go into its territory and make sure to piss it off and finally, do not die,” Shambala told Grover.“Alright Sensei,” Grover responded as he walked away from the rest.“You got this man,” Vladimir said as he cheered Grover on as he walked away.Krystal silently watched as he was so unsure of what to expect, but he knew Grover was not dying while he was alive.
After Grover kills the beast and gets back to the others, They celebrate him.“You have outdone yourself, young lad,” Shambala said as he patted him on the shoulder.“You can now dispose of the head of the beast,” Vladimir added as he laughed."Oh, that is true,” Grover said as he threw the head of the beast away.“Come now, lad.” Shambala called him aside and gave him a tag.“This is for completing your personal beast defeat; well done,” Shambala added.“Well, thank you, sensei,” Grover replied as he collected the badge and put it in his bag.“Let us keep moving; we have so much to learn and discover,” Shambala stated.“Where next are we going, sensei?” Krystal asked as he stood up from where he sat.“That is a path that will reveal itself to us. Be rest assured that every path has its challenges, and as fighters, you must be ready for whatever lies ahead,” Shambala answered.The moment they got out of the beast’s territory, which was so rocky, they discovered a new landscape that wa
The next day Everyone else had fought except Krystal. As they were walking in search of a beast for Krystal to fight, the lads asked Vladimir what the guts of the beat looked like.“It was really hot; although I was just at the neck, I think its spit was acidic and could have killed me if I stayed there longer,” Vladimir said.“The good thing now is that you survived. I was scared for a second, especially knowing that you were not acquainted with the nature of the beast,” Grover stated.“Alright now, lads, let us keep moving. Krystal, you are left,” Shambala added."Okay, sensei, we are coming,” the team simultaneously answered as they kept talking to each other. They continued moving but still found nothing. Suddenly they heard a huge rattling sound that was similar to that of a rattlesnake, but it was so huge that it got their attention.Moving closer to the scene, they heard the sound from the team. They took a peek at the beast, and to their surprise, except for Shambala, who ha