"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
"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