Chapter 336: Heart of Fury, A Bestial Roar (1/2)

Ayrin’s face was full of excitement as he quickly ran in front of Liszt and asked, “Teacher Liszt, what is a Heart of Fury?”

“The Heart of Fury… I think it is better for Moss to explain.” Liszt said as he turned and looked at Moss, whose head was still swollen. “Moss, why don’t you come and explain to everyone.”

An awkward look emerged on Moss’ face as he replied, “Teacher Liszt, I don’t know what it is.”

Liszt nearly tripped over his own feet as he responded, “Well then.”

He quickly regained his calm and then rubbed his chin as he began, “For even the heir of a household of giant bloodline wielders to not know… I guess it has just been too long since it has last appeared. The Heart of Fury, sometimes also called the Resilience Fruit, is a treasure which can greatly increase the physical toughness of an arcane master’s body. Prior to the Era of the War with Dragons, it was a treasure of the Giant Kingdom. Only the most powerful and courageous giant arcane masters were rewarded with it.”

“Resilience Fruit? It can increase the body’s toughness?” Ayrin exclaimed. “Is it really a fruit Teacher Liszt?”

“Correct. It is a green, heart shaped fruit roughly the size of two fists. Because of how one’s skin begins to release heat and steam like a furious fire during battle following consumption, it is also called the Heart of Fury.” Liszt smiled as he continued, “As you already know, increasing the body’s toughness will not directly increase the body’s strength. But as your body becomes tougher, it becomes more able to receive attacks. And more importantly, it becomes more able to endure the stress that comes from releasing arcane particles, increasing the strength of your skills.”

“I need it,” Stingham shouted. His entire body was still rather swollen as he sobbed, “Otherwise I will be beaten to death by Teacher Rui’s big black stick.”

“……” Everyone else felt a cold sweat emerge atop their backs.

Why did this sentence seem to contain an unspeakable evil?

“The power contained within the Heart of Fury is extremely fierce. If a single person were to eat an entire fruit, it is likely that their heart and stomach would immediately explode. Thus, if you obtain the fruit, all of you will be able to take a bite and experience its effects.” Liszt stared into the distance as he added, “Our Kingdom of Eiche has lost too many talented arcane masters as a result of this war. We need you youths to grow and take their spots… otherwise, the Office of Special Affairs would not give out such a precious reward.”

“Teacher Liszt, you mentioned that the name of the Golden Stag Academy master who saved us was Stone?” Rinloran quietly asked.

Over the course of the last dozen or so days, these youths had heard countless names of those who had perished during the war. Although they were not familiar with many of them, they still felt pain as Liszt said these words just now.

For someone like Liszt who had reached such a high level, many of those who had died in battle… must have been his friends?

As they remembered the sacrifice of Golden Stag Academy elite teacher to save them, this pain only became greater.

“Correct.”

Liszt nodded as he quietly replied, “You youths must remember, there were originally no such things as academies or grudges between arcane masters. We were built on the concepts of justice, courage, and conviction. You all have done well until now, but you must continue to hold true. No matter what enemies you face in the future, you must continue to uphold justice and fight courageously for your convictions.”

“As he said!” Minlur abruptly broke into raucous laughter as he said, “For us, it is only glorious if we die in battle like our fallen friends.”

“Fight! Brave warrior! Without fear! Brave warrior…” Ayrin began to shout at the top of his lungs.

“Ayrin you weirdo, why did you suddenly start screaming?!” Stingham asked in annoyance.

“Eh?” Ayrin scratched the back of his head in awkwardness as he replied, “I don’t really know… I just suddenly felt the urge…”

“Idiot!” Rinloran abruptly muttered at this moment as he glared at Stingham.

“……” Stingham felt extremely wronged as he cried out, “What is your problem Rinloran? He was person who randomly started shouting, so why are you cursing at me and not him?!”

Watching the scene before them, Ciaran and Carter couldn’t help but smile as they were reminded of their younger selves.

“Teacher Liszt, what kind of place will be competing in?” Ayrin asked at this moment.