46 Approaching the New Year (1/2)
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All throughout an open field the crack of wood swords colliding rang out. In the middle of the field stood a raven-haired woman and young silver-haired boy were sparring. Well, sparring was not the correct word to describe the one-sided beating that the boy was receiving. However, his strokes were strong and his basic form was correct. Finally, the woman struck out and the boy was sent flying back onto the ground.
”I yield!” The boy shouted while panting.
”Teacher Vivienne don't you think you're being too harsh? Grey has only been learning basic sword strikes these past six months, but every time you guys spar you go all out.” A cute voice spoke out complaining. A small body came down from the air, her light pink hair flowing behind her.
”Hmph, Leilena, you're just too soft. The only reason he has made such rapid improvement is because I continue pushing to his limits. Basic sword forms are all he needs! Everyone who uses those fancy sword moves are just looking for flashiness instead of real efficiency. In the end, sword-fighting is made up of slashes, stabs, and blocks. The biggest requirement is experience, there is no one who can just be good at the sword. Some have special talent for weapons, but cannot become a true master until they have experienced thousands of battles and their weapon is a part of their body.”
”Hmmmm... I don't know about that, but I do know that you are bullying our precious disciple.” Leilena just continued teasing Vivienne while approaching Greyson who was still panting on the ground.
”Teacher... Leilena, I appreciate, ha, the concern... But I like... the challenge.” Greyson tried speaking through his gasps for breath. Soon he finally controlled his breathing and activated his light magic and the exhaustion in his body completely vanished.
”Exactly, Greyson. This is the correct attitude for a success!” Vivienne nodded feeling pleased with his answer and the fact that he took her side instead of Leilena's.
”Boo... Grey Grey, I'm trying to defend you but you just left me hanging like this.” Leilena pouted. Hearing her complaints, Greyson just smiled not knowing what to say.
”Enough, Leilena, what are you here for anyways.” Vivienne saw that Greyson did not know how to respond, so she quickly changed the topic for him.
”I'm here to take Grey to the Principal. He has something to discuss now that the auction and exam in the Idris Kingdom are approaching.”
Hearing the word Principal caused Greyson to instinctively flinch. His body couldn't help but respond to the trauma of his beatings from before. The spars with Teacher Vivienne were exhausting, but he was not necessarily in any extreme pain. However, the Principal would slam Greyson with all sorts of spells that broke bones or burnt his skin. He was beaten pretty much until his body's desperate survival instincts kicked in. After around 3 months, Greyson could almost control his bloodline at will so the Principal stopped beating him half to death around then as well. 3 months later, Greyson could now summon the bloodline whenever. The scales only came out on his hands so the abnormal strength only applied to his fists as well at this point. His whole body's strength was improved, but his fists had at least five times the strength when he activated his bloodline. Staying in this dragon-mode took a lot of concentration so Greyson could only stay in it for around 30 minutes or so before the strength fades.
Vivienne nodded to Leilena and let her carry Greyson away. Flying quickly through the air, in just around a minute they had already arrived in front of the central tower. Soon he was standing in front of he Principal's desk, looking at the man who seemed like a smiling devil. He looked harmless and kind, but this exterior only hid his real sadistic personality.
”Greyson, so good to see after so long! I brought you here today to ask you what your plans were for your trip to the Idris Kingdom. Will you be leaving soon? There is only around 2 months of time left.”