45 Odd. (1/2)
Ozul woke up, and the first thing he noticed was that both Blaze and Raven were meditating the whole night!
How did he find out? Simple. Every time he slept, his position would be changed because of Raven. This time, however, it was clear that Raven did not sleep beside him the previous night.
A few minutes later, Ozul stood with his hands crossed, looking down at the two who were on their knees with their heads down.
Ozul had a cold look in his eyes, which was not left unnoticed by Raven and Blaze. They were even more nervous right now.
After a few minutes of uncomfortable silence, Ozul spoke;
”I told you that it is harmful to you when you go beyond what is necessary.”- His voice had a stern tone to it as their eyes wouldn't meet Ozuls'.
”Raven, since you are also a Rank-5 Fighter, it wouldn't matter much to you... But you... Blaze, You are not even a Rank-2 Fighter yet.”- Ozul had instructed them to train hard but not to the extent where it would bring them more harm than good.
It was okay for Raven not to rest the whole night; she could even go for a few weeks of training nonstop. However, Blaze was different. He had raw potential, and if not trained appropriately, it could have opposite effects.
If he were at least a Rank-3 Fighter, continuing for two days wouldn't be a problem. But it was just this day that he advanced to a Rank-1 Fighter, and his power had not stabilized yet.
”And you, Raven... Why didn't you instruct him to stop?”- Ozul couldn't blame Blaze as it wasn't much of time that they were together, and he couldn't teach much to him.
But Raven, on the other hand, knew everything and still chose not to help! Blaze could have also thought that it was reasonable to train for the whole night when you were only a Rank-1 Fighter! He didn't know that training had its limitations.
What if he trained his body to such an extent in a single night that it caused an internal injury? Advancing in Ranks was a tedious process, and it shouldn't be rushed. Otherwise, it may even cripple you!
Raven couldn't lift her head until Ozul went inside the house. It was the same for Blaze as well. It may not have been too long since he joined the team, but he was afraid of displeasing Ozul.
Even after Ozul went inside, they did not stand up from their position. Their expressions showed the anxiety of some children waiting for punishment from the parents.
They had to stay on their knees for half an hour before Ozul called them inside and looked at them with an expression that they couldn't take in. His neutral tone vanished as he said;
”I don't ever want to repeat myself in the future. Don't fight amongst yourselves, and that's final. Do you have any objections?”- Ozul asked while looking towards both of them.
Raven and Blaze had tingling sensations on their back of the necks when they heard his tone. Both quickly shook their heads and did not dare to utter a word.
Ozul nodded his head and relaxed his stern posture. He then spoke;
”Good... Now go and prepare. We will go to the Guild after a few hours... Blaze, take a nap. Your body is still not used to it... Have some rest.”- Again there were pauses in his sentences.
Blaze felt good inside since Ozul did not seem angry anymore. He even showed his care when he instructed him to have rest.
Raven also left to prepare small stuff. She didn't need any rest as being Rank-5 Fighter; her body could last for a few weeks.
She also sighed in relief when Ozul did not seem specifically mad at her. Just as she was about to head out though, she heard;
”Do not disappoint me, Raven...”-
Raven did not dare to turn around and face Ozul to apologize. She could only nod her head. She went out of the house bringing her dejected self.
At that time, Raven could only think of not letting Blaze surpass her. She did not consider the consequences. And now she was regretting it.
Since Ozul had given her a chance, she would not disappoint him in the future!
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