"What really happened?"The girl, who had just been in a dangerous situation, was now in a state of confusion. She witnessed the ferocious wolf, which had earlier intended to devour her, experiencing something terrible.Besides that, there was a foreign young man standing there, taking a position as if he had used high-level magic."Who is this person? Why did he suddenly appear in front of me and do something like this?"Zeion's breath quickened slightly after using energy like that.He bent over, staring at his right hand, which continued to throb."I didn't think the sensation of using this kind of power would be so terrifying! Upon reflection, indeed, every battle requires sacrificing everything one has..."How Hander taught all of this was already clear, seeming like someone who, from the start had nothing.Tap!
It has become commonplace that after doing good deeds, Zeion would be welcomed warmly.He was invited to Maria's house, and seated in front of a table with food and drinks ready to refresh him.Zeion's eyes instantly fixated on the amount of food; his stomach had been growling for a while now.However, there was no way he could be brutal and devour all that food. He had to wait until the appointed time.Tap...Zedt arrived and sat facing Zeion."Don't be shy, please eat all of this...""Uh... really?"Zedt nodded warmly.Without much thinking, Zeion enthusiastically consumed the food. He chewed and did what was appropriate, but...To anyone witnessing him eat, he seemed nothing more than a wild beast continuously chewing until the food on the table disappeared.
"Huh... what is this..."It felt extremely awkward for him to eat after the incident earlier; the prepared meal was still untouched. His eyes just kept staring at the food.He wanted to eat it, but he already felt that he was bothering Maria and Zedt.The two glanced at each other, understanding that Zeion's gaze was filled with regret over what happened today."No need to think anymore, sir! We understand it was an accident..." Maria said, trying to comfort Zeion.Glancing slightly, his eyes still held doubt and a question of whether he had truly been forgiven for today's events."I've damaged your property, but I don't have the money to compensate..."Another lesson Enia taught, despite not practicing it for years, was to honor what others had given, even if it was merely advice.His genuine regret was
"Why are so many people gathering? Has something happened?"Zeion's steps began to move towards the crowd of people, where Zedt appeared to be wearing a serious expression. The creases on his face so clearly, indicate the severity of the situation."Sir..."Before Zeion could approach the crowd, his steps were stopped by Maria's sudden voice.Instantly, Zeion turned towards the source of the voice, wondering why Maria had to stop him at a time like this."So, you're finally awake..."This question alone created confusion in Zeion.Zeion wasn't aware that many villagers were in a state of panic, but in such a chaotic situation, it didn't wake him up. Even Maria and Zedt had tried to wake him up, but all their efforts were in vain.Not wanting to continue to be confused, Zeion immediately asked, "What's ha
"What's this? Power suddenly surged within my body..."It was a condition reminiscent of his encounter with Desmon, but he didn't have time to reflect.These wolves still dare to attack him, one by one approaching and preparing to leap toward his body.One wolf was poised to pounce, its sharp, salivating fangs ready to tear into flesh and skin."I won't be deceived by techniques like that again..."Instead of pulling away the hand that would be bitten, Zeion clenched his fist and then released it with a deadly punch.Crash...Instantly, the wolf's facial bones shattered, causing it to collide with another wolf.The punch, which he thought was too lightweight, he didn't expect would generate such a massive impact.It was too early to rejoice. Other wolves seemed oblivious to the situa
Beads of sweat still trickled down his face as he continued to stare at his palm. Trembling incessantly, the shadows of those who had always underestimated him had become haunting."That power will be mine..." Desmond's voice hummed with a wide grin.The constricted breath was hard to control, and slowly he lifted his face.Footsteps approached, soon replaced by the sound of a door opening."You're awake," Maria said, welcoming him with a warm smile.However, even so, Zeion did not provide a response. His face was still filled with concern."Are you alright?"Still, there was no reply. Zeion merely lowered his gaze as if afraid of something. This made Maria reluctant to ask further; she was worried about disturbing his mental state.Not wanting to prolong the silence, gathering all his courage, Zeion took a deep breat
This immense flow of energy continued to drive Zeion into a complicated state as if his body were falling into an oceanic abyss that incessantly pulled him downward."Where am I? It feels so comfortable here. I don't want to leave...""You fool..."Zeion's pupils dilated as he saw Hander's face in his mind, the yelling always disturbing melody to his ears.Even though they had been separated for so long, Hander's face still managed to disturb his inner peace."You have talent, but don't get too complacent! There will be many things you can't predict! All you can do is learn to accept the condition as that arises..."Those words instantly stopped the flow of energy within Zeion's body; slowly, he opened his eyes.The atmosphere had darkened, and he hadn't realized he had spent so long time just calming his mind.
Like it or not, he still had to accept the pouch, especially as a sign of gratitude from the villagers for being protected from those wolves.For some reason, his heart felt lighter after leaving the village; no regret should have lingered in him."I don't know, but it seems like it should be this way..."Although he hadn't completely succeeded in protecting the people, he would still consider this a valuable experience.Thanks to the money he acquired, hunger during his journey was no longer a concern upon reaching some villages.This was the fifth day of the journey, and the direction he'd been heading in couldn't be distinguished as truly right or wrong.He simply walked without much thought or complaint. During this time, he was able to improve his concentration; encountering several wild creatures helped him practice his combat skills.