Chapter 394 - 344 : teacher (2/2)
'I wonder for what reason he'll go to the dragon's lair… It's a shame prophecies show only what will happen, not why.'
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The dark and gloomy manor was as silent and creepy as ever. The sun that used to hung above was devoured by the bright light that came from the godforsaken room Saly was in.
Astrith was nowhere to be seen, as for Leiu, he came back after a while, exactly when Saly woke up from her long and peaceful slumber.
Without even knowing what happened to her or processing where she is, she was held by the back of her neck and dragged to the unimaginably big courtyard.
She looked at the dark world with astonishment, she could barely see anything. She glanced at the youth clad in dark armor next to her and was about to ask something only for her to see a strand of white hair fall in front of her eyes.
Her hair, which had grown very long, was as white as snow. Moreover, the color of pupils became sky-blue, though she didn't notice that. She could feel herself full of vigor and much stronger than before. Unfortunately, Leiu denied her the time to enjoy her newly acquired power.
”Don't start gloating yet. You're still as weak as an ant.”
He paused for a split second after he confirmed that her attention was focused on him.
”Normally, I would train you but I know a very good instructor, the best one, in fact.”
Just as he said those words, the world of darkness was illuminated by a red, white and grey light which descended from above. The light remained for only a few seconds before it was replaced by a white figure.
He wore a weird costume and had tattoos under his eye. His lips were actually violet, either done by a lipstick or something else.
”Hello Hello!”
He cheerfully waved his hand to the dazed Saly. He walked in a swaggy manner as he chuckled to himself.
The Joker hugged his arms in excitement while saying
”Ahhhh I can't believe you called me to train a Fenrir. This make me soooooo moved!”
Leiu's face remained deadpan as he gazed at the Joker. He quickly left after saying
”I leave her in your care.”
The Joker responded with a thumbs-up.
”Don't worry, I will educate her properly.”
Saly got shivers down her spines but she didn't show any signs of fear as she remained motionless, staring at the incoming strange man.
The Nameless Knight left, leaving only the two of them. The Joker squatted to the same level as the little girl and inspected her from head to toe while nodding his head
”Mhmm I see a forced bloodline awakening mixed with some body strengthening, not bad considering how poor he is.”
Saly didn't know what he was rambling about, she bowed her head and said
”Hello I'm S-”
He cut her off before she could even introduce herself
”Saly MoonStar, of course I know you! Now let me introduce myself!”
He stood up and took a comical pose. He inclined his back and raised one leg, one hand on his temple while the other pressed on his hips.
”The Magician 'extraordinaire', Infamous Trickster and Godslayer. I am none other than The Joker himself! Master of all and Jack of none!”
Seeing her try to hold back her laughter, the Joker frowned as he thought that his introduction was the best in history.
”Now, let us not waste our precious time.”
He even backed away a few steps and beckoned her with her hand
”Come now, little sapling.”
Confused, Saly tilted her head only for him to add:
”Attack me. Use all your might.”
Saly hesitated for a few seconds which led him to speak again
”Didn't you say you wanted to get stronger? You've but passed the easiest hurdle. My job is to teach you how to fight.”
Hearing this, Saly mustered her courage and lunged herself at him, her speed was drastically faster and her the strength behind her incoming punch was monstrous too.
Unfortunately, before she could hit him, she was sent flying by a kick that landed on her abdomen. The Joker, still smiling, retaliated against the little girl without holding back.
The little girl held her stomach as she groaned in pain while laying on the dark ground.
”What? Suffering already? Alright, I'll give you one last chance. You can give up and we'll stop.”
He crossed his arms and voiced his thoughts to which Saly slowly got up while gasping for breath. Her eyes showed her strong resolution.
”Are you absolutely sure? This will be not be a walk in the park. I'm not as merciless as Leiu, even though you're the daughter of a brother.”
Still unwilling to give up, Saly slowly made her way toward the Joker. In response, he burst out in laughter while staring at the little girl with a strange gaze
”Very well, let us proceed.”