Plak...
The training continued. Since that horrifying incident, Zeion's body couldn't rest peacefully; he had to exert every effort just to survive.
Plak...
Every moment, Hander's magic attacks continued to touch his body, very different from previous training sessions.
Normally, he would only be trained to control the pure energy within his body. But this time, he had to confront an opponent with all the strength he possessed.
"What's wrong? Why did you stop, Zeion?"
Thrown several meters away, but his body suffered no significant injuries. It always managed to rise despite the pain.
"I-I can't give up here..."
"Good, you must keep rising, no matter how painful, how burdensome the journey! You must keep rising..."
Speaking might be easy, but the training imposed was the real challenge.
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"Humph... if you're done contemplating, then we should leave immediately!"Hander casually turned around, walking away from the location, leaving Zeion alone.Slowly, Zeion's body began to stand again; some parts of his back felt crushed.This was far from normal; for an average person, they would likely be completely destroyed if they jumped from a 17-meter height.There were no visible defects or wounds on Zeion's body, just a throbbing ache of bruises."Argh... just like usual, Master doesn't hold back when attacking me..." Trying to stand up, his back screamed in pain.For Hander, what he witnessed before his eyes was something that many people wouldn't easily believe—a high-level power possessed by certain individuals over a long time.However, he didn't find anything like that inside Zeion's body.One thin
Zeion felt like his body was being thrown from a height just like earlier in the afternoon, even if that were to happen, he should have been able to land quickly, but now, he couldn't find a stopping point."Do you understand, don't you? None of this is permanent; sooner or later, you'll be forced to follow the flow of this cruel life! You won't be able to stop all of this, and I assure you have to struggle with all your might..."Zeion kept his head down, truly feeling the weight of this moment; it felt like there was no place for him to stand."S-So what should I do?" Trembling, he asked.A direct answer wasn't immediately given by Hander, whose deep gaze was fixed on the young man.Once again, the usually disappointed look Hander used when looking at Zeion appeared.But this time, Zeion wanted an answer; he wouldn't turn away as usual. He wanted a challeng
"U-Ugh... Ueeek...""Finally, you're awake..."Quickly, Zeion spat out the bitter liquid that entered his mouth, a green liquid with a strong smell."What are you doing?" Zeion asked, sounding surprised.Plak..."Don't scream in front of your instructor..."Hander's wand landed forcefully on Zeion's cheek, throwing him off balance several times."Argh..."He wanted to scream in pain, but it seemed useless; his body was already too hurt."W-What happened to me?""You fainted earlier; it seems the mental pressure from your condition made your body weak! You should have trained your mind not to be affected in any condition...""S-Sorry..."Zeion sat back, finding this all very strange. For the past few months, his body had never experienc
Zeion still hadn't arrived even after waiting for an hour."That kid, is he intentionally making me wait here?" Hander's emotions started to spiral out of control; he wanted to step forward and throw a punch.Veins in his hands surfaced, ready to strike.However, before he could take a step, he glanced at the open door of the hut, and not long after, the figure he was waiting for appeared."Finally, you show up..." Hander spoke up to Zeion, who was now dressed much more impressively."Uh..." Zeion had never seen a smile on this old man's face before.Even though this is just short, Hander displayed emotions within him, quickly turning away."That's enough, hurry up, begin your journey. Never appear in front of me again unless you're capable of becoming a great knight...""Eh..." Zeion was shocked by this statement. He
Having lived in a house that felt like a prison, Zeion had never experienced comfort in being around people.For the first time, he walked along the village streets where many people were bustling about. His face showed a hint of anxiety; some eyed him with cynicism, while others sneered."Is there something wrong with me? Their gazes..."Each person's look triggered memories of his past life, memories Zeion truly wanted to vomit if remembered.Grrrh...Suddenly, his steps stopped due to the sound of his rumbling stomach. He looked at it seriously."Oh gosh, I forgot I haven't eaten today!"During training with Hander, his stomach often asked for food, however even after training, its condition remained the same.His voracious appetite sometimes became a significant problem.From a distance, he spotted a tavern, but he knew he needed money to go there, and he had none."If that old man weren't so stingy, I could have bought some food..."Only a letter left by Hander accompanied him on
"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