"I don't know how long I've spent on this journey! But every time there's an inexplicable moment about to happen! This kid, he's been struggling enough, not understanding anything that's happening in this world, but still being forced..."
A mirror never lies about what it reflects, and that's what Hander felt when he saw Zeion's innocent face. The figure that once existed within his own body.
He couldn't understand why the changes within his body had gone this far.
A young body, a healthy soul, and thoughts about life had been overpowered by a strong will to live.
The moments were so painful and sad, but a smile still appeared on Hander's lips, still able to create joy.
"I hope that you will be able to do something right..."
The wave of energy that Hander tried to restrain wasn't easy, Desmond kept resisting. Some of his joints were starting to ache, but he c
"Do you want to live peacefully?"Throughout all these incidents, Zeion indeed didn't know what he would do, there was no clear goal, and he thought this life was useless; it would be better if he were dead."Until now, it's always been me who has to endure suffering..."Tears streamed down in succession; he couldn't bear the constant tightness in his chest."Life isn't something you always desire, and you should have understood that! Will everyone be saved if you die?""Everyone?"Zeion didn't understand this at all; there was no space in his mind to think about others. He only knew his suffering was a result of others' actions."Do you even know..." he yelled.Thud...Another blow knocked Zeion's body down two meters, the parts of his body still in recovery now started to ache again.&nbs
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.&nb
"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!