Chapter 56 - Martial Arts Club (2/2)

”I'm here to join the martial arts club, the communicator said it was here.”

”Oh, a new student I see.” The man held his hand out and lifted me off the ground.

”Sorry about that, I was attacked recently and have been on edge ever since, and we don't often get students here.” He said with a big grin on his face.

”Where is everyone,” I said while looking around thinking someone would pop out any second now.

”What do you mean, you're the first student I've had in years, this means you'll personally receive all my attention.”

At least the old man seemed happy and excited about Training me.

”Before we start, I must ask, what made you chose the martial arts club?”

”Old man, do you not remember? you were the one who asked me to come here.”

The old man thought for a while, then his eyes suddenly opened wide.

”You mean, you're that student from yesterday.”

I nodded in response.

The old man started to laugh until he started to go into a coughing fit.

”I'm glad you chose to listen to me, it must be fate that we met yesterday. I've been looking for someone to pass down my skills but haven't had any students. I didn't expect you to join the club, but only to pass by. My reward was to teach you a little bit but I guess that's useless now. I promise I will teach you everything I know.”

”Can you answer my question instead. Why were the black guild after you?”

”it's a secret but I suppose I owe you one, I'm currently one of the six elders of Avrion academy.”

I remember seeing the elders once when we first entered the academy. They were the top of the top in the academy, a rank above the Master Knights. Although they weren't in their position due to their strength, unlike the master knights, they were the ones behind the scenes in charge.

”What were you doing all on your own, what are you still doing on your own!” I shouted.

”Hiding in plain sight is also hiding and let's be honest here, I look like any other old man unless I'm wearing the elder garments. The only people who would be able to recognise me are high officials. ”

The old man's expression suddenly changed when he said the last sentance as if he was deep in thought. He snapped out of it and continued.

”Anyway, it's time for your first lesson today, Let me teach you about Ki.”

Martial