9 Chapter 07: The Martial Novices (2/2)

The creature was now close enough to see what it resembled. Standing proud on two legs was a tiger like humanoid. It looked down upon us with pride as I could clearly hear it make spinning noises.

*purr* *purr*

It became clear why Amaris was acting this way.

As the creature had a mighty and mature air about it, its calm demeanor made him look cute. As I closed in on the Master I could see his garments and realised what the entire building structure was modeled after.

”Its a Shoalin Temple, that's so cool!”

As I continue to reach out without thinking.

I scratched under its chin. Master seemed to like the scratching as it began to make louder noises while I continued. Amaris looked up to all the commotion.

”This is not fair... it was finally my chance to pet master!” ”Aghum... could you please stop that Michael so we can look to the matter at hand. You?”

Suprised I stopped. I looked in awe as the Tiger slowly turned into a man, the fur became like skin while the claws retracted and turned into fingers. Even its tail was not visible anymore.

After this transformation came to an end there stood a wise elderly man, with a gentle and mature voice he spoke again.

”In time you will learn to harness the same kind of powers, gaining a special bond with your spirit animal. But for now let me tell you why I in particular requested an audience with you Michael.

You see... even if we might have lots of pupils, students or apprentices to our disposal, it requires special talent to bond with these spirits. If we look at you in particulair there have only been a hand full of people like you. As of right now you are but a beginner. Yet, if the affinity results are correct you might be the real deal.

In time we have to assign you a private tutor in each guild once you visited the others, getting to know you better as we will teach you the basics of Martial Arts, Magic and Concealment. Other than that there is a basic concept about the drawing of energy from the soul.”

It felt like the man kept rambling on and on.

”We will do our best, so we hope you will help us in the future.”

I nodded in understanding.

”Since you understand the reason why I wanted an audience with you, it would be best to let you consider the possibilities on you own as you go on your way for now.”

As I stood up, I ended the meeting by bowing down and turning to leave the scene. When suddenly the man stopped me as it seemed he forgot to tell us something.

”I forgot to tell you that we need to finish this orientation of the guilds before the Adventurers Examination starts. This mean you will have to face hardships in the coming month and learn the basics from the assigned teachers.”

”Yes sir, I promise to do my best.”

Now finally finished as a token of respect I bowed down one more time and took my leave.

”Phew... That went better than expected.”

”It has been a long time that master smiled like that.”

”He was a cool old dude. I'm curious what the other Guild Masters will be like.”

I laughed as we continued on our way.

What else might this world have to offer me?

I marvelled by the idea of it and got fired up by the thought overpowering my body with curiosity.