Chapter 375 - Learning control (1/2)

Spending a night in the cave wasn't as bad as Jack initially thought. He realised he had spent a lot of his time in dark places and caves ever since being with Ray. It never seemed to bother him as much as the others, but now when he thought about it, it made sense.

The town where he grew up was underground after all, so it was a no brainer that he never felt fear or anxiety when going underground. Furthermore, the children tried to make Jack's stay as comfortable as possible.

The kids shared a bed while allowing Jack to have a whole bed to himself. He felt a little awkward, but due to his size, there was really no other choice. It didn't take long though for Jack to fall into a deep sleep.

He didn't even know when it had happened, it just did.

He was far too worn out about the events that had gone on today.

Waking up to a warmly smell coming from the kitchen area, it reminded Jack of old times when his mother used to cook him dishes and meals. An image of her smile appeared in his mind.

Looking around and noticing Jack was still in the cave, he quickly realised that the events that had happened yesterday were not a dream.

”What's wrong?” the middle-aged woman said as she handed Jack over a bowl of soup.

”Nothing, all of these just reminds me of home,” Jack replied. He really was troubled though, not knowing what to believe. Was everything that happened when he was younger fake? If so, why did they send him off, when they tried to sell his brother off?

A system message suddenly appeared, and it turned out it was from Ray.

[Messenger Ray: I will be heading off to the auction house again today. If you need anything let me know, or you can meet me there.]

It was short and sweet, and it didn't seem like Ray was in a rush to leave the town just yet which was good news for Jack. Although this whole trip was for Jack to see his parents in the first place the whole thing had taken a strange turn.

After everyone had finished eating, it seemed like the two teenagers including the three kids started to head off to the open area of the cave, where there was no furniture or equipment. The same place Jack had seen several scratches and craters.

As they went over, they grabbed their weapons and equipment and started to line up.

”Care to join us for some training?” Steve asked as handed over what looked like a basic beast weapon.

Jack took the weapon and followed Steve over to the training area. The two teenagers and four kids were lined up straight and disciplined. It was indeed a strange sight— seeing people so young already starting such training.

Even Jack, never did intense training at the academy until later on, and only learn in theory beforehand.

”As you know, there are still many of our kind trapped in this town.” Steve started to explain. ”I know some of you wish to stay to help save the others, but this training is not for you to join in the fight, but to protect yourselves when you leave this place, or if I ever disappear.”

”Is Steve leaving us…?” One of the kids said.

”No, he's not leaving us,” Rachel replied. ”He just saying sometimes he might have jobs that go on for a few days, or maybe one day he has to go back to his family.” Rachel winked towards Steve direction as she said these words.

Even though she was only 6 and the same age as the others. She seemed to understand the situation better and often looked after the other kids.

”Good I'm glad you understand,” Steve replied. ”Today, I will leave Zink and Claire in charge of your training, I must personally see the skills of Jack here.”

The two teenagers walked forward and started to mentor the two kids, while Jack and Steve walked off to the side, not too far from where the others were training.

Although Zink and Claire had taken over, they weren't really doing much in terms of training and the same could be said for the kids as well. This was because they were far more interested in the strength of Jack, their newest family member.

Zinc and Claire had set it up so they could see both Jack and Steve from their side.

”How's the weapon?” Steve asked.

Jack gripped the weapon hard and swung it up hard, and at the same time placed his forearm outward, slamming it into his other hand. The blade completely snapped in half and there wasn't a single scratch on Jack.