Bab 76: Final Trials Part 10- Starting Training Properly, Stupid Fools
It had been officially been Two months since Zash's arrival in this world and to Zash's surprise things were going quite well He directly stepped in Mid stages of 6th Level Elementary Master gaining Physical strength surpassing most of the people but he still dared not claim to be number one, as he was someone who knew there may me similar people like him. Which may surpass him in Physical strength and he currently knew close to nothing about them and the combat standards of this world.
On the other hand he was glad Havier had granted him 'extra' time which he could use to focus on improving his cultivation level and sure enough things were quite awkward between Havier and Estr but soon things returned to as they were and they still carried out their regular traditional routine where Estr would carry Havier in her bed, showing that their relationship was improving at a fast pace often times Zash would call them together as well, most of the times it was an excuse to bring them together sometimes he made this obvious, sometimes he did not and while doing so he was quite happy spending time with them.
"It's strange that it's only been a slight bit More than 2 Months since my arrival in this world, but even so it hits so close to home. Now it's about time I joined 'Big brother' in training as to familiarise myself with combat standards of this world."
Saying so Zash who had just woke up went into his Humongous Bathhouse but without anyone around this time as after a week of awkwardness Zash formally requested maids and nannies to stop following him, some people tried to persuade Zash as he could fall down and might be injured by tripping or might need them around as such Zash agreed to have a few Royal Maids behind the doors who were ready to be summoned at a moment's notice.
As the only person within the humongous Bathhouse Zash felt a bit tiny looking at everything around him he just swan and swam around in the hot water after bathing for about 20 Minutes or so and reluctantly got out feeling fresh and ready to get to work and to know more about the world and what sorts of Dangers this Empire might Face, originally he was worried about personal conflicts, or getting a mission to usurp the power from the Crystal Heart kingdom but now knowing about how kind the ruler 'His Father's, & 'Big Brother' were and how they undertook their duties with such a serious outlook even Zash will feel wrong to move against them but luckily this wasn't a necessary thing he might be forced to do.
Shaking his head he just left his overthinking asides and got dressed in his personal clothes and after wearing all the 'Useless Necessities of Royal children's he headed out this time into taking the usual route towards the garden or going towards his Teacher Havier's Quarters which was close by to him, he want towards Estr's Room who sure enough Showered before him and got into his room doing paperwork early in the morning.
"Big brother what are you doing ?" Zash who got into Estr's room uninvited asked curiously.
"Oh ? It's just some paperwork from the army... Anyways It's unusual to see you around especially in my room is there something you need ?" Estr asked as it really was the first time he was seeing his little brother around the first thing in the morning.
"Umm Yes ! I want to learn Swordsmanship from you brother !" Zash said Excitedly.
"Huh ? Where did that come from ? " Saying so he just looked in Zash's excited enthusiastic eyes and smiled at how optimistic his attitude was towards learning things.
Are you sure you want to learn from me ? I feel that I'm good at your stage as a beginner in learning the way of the sword but you know Benedrict and a few knights far surpass me and let me warn you I'm not an easy going instructor even though I've thaught only a few people they couldn't get used to my training." Estr layed forward everything truthfully while he did train a few those that wanted to learn from him were all noble royalties children as such pampered beings he lacked proper training experience as those gently raised flowers are not suitable for being a student at all, especially those who look at Swordsmanship like a hobby or a thing they'd be able to understand by stroking their Swords left and right.
"Mmn I'm sure I want to learn from you for now Big Brother !" Zash confirming his
"Well that's good then. Follow me before getting to training quarters we first need to get Havi's permission first." Saying so he just ignored the (SpongeBob Smug) smug look Epis was giving him as he had gotten used to ignoring these things as time passed.
After having a little talk from here and there they soon arrived at Havier's Room. Havier Being Havier who had just woken up got back in her study room after waking up and sure enough once she set up a goal for herself she'd do anything to fulfill it.
Knock* Knock* Knock*
"Epis ?" Opening her door she was familiar with the knocking style of her student and sure enough it was Easy to recognise him but he was not alone Estr too was with Zash which surprised her.
"Teacher please sleep well I know you like research but at least take proper care of yourself ! You yourself told me it's ok to have a messy sleeping schedule but the most important thing is to get necessary sleep in the overall situation. But you're not even doing that well.'' seeing the dark circles around Havier's eyes from staying up at night Zash couldn't stop himself from repreminding Havier as he'd often do without giving a damn about status and seniority and Havier being a self reflective person who admitted her mistakes couldn't retort back.
saying so Epis shakes his head while Estr lat out a slight laugh watching the student correcting his Teacher. How many people can be as daring adventure his little brother ? He really wondered about it but thinking about how much of an abnormality his little brother was he couldn't think of anyone.
"Ahem* is there something you need ? Why are you both together so early here ?" Oh that's right where are my manners please sit." Saying so she invited Estr and Epis to have a seat despite being embarrassed she still had the urge to act 'Perfect' in front Estr and properly invited them both in.
Looking at research papers contain various things, flasks layed out here and there, a messy bedroom overall which soon embarrassed Havier and she soon suggested to moving at the garden, her habits which seemed messy and unladylike like seemed cute in both the brother's eyes as Epis's would give Estr signals to start up conversations as he didn't want to further delay stuff.
"Havi Epis came to me a while ago to learn Swordsmanship from me. If you can give me permission, I'd like to start teaching him." Saying so Ester layed everything falt on the table
"Hmm sure... But I'll come along after as well, I'll be there after taking a bath, as such please go ahead while leaving an person to escort me to the place you both are training at ok ?" Havier asked embarrassingly
"Sure, teacher you can see how cool big brother is now can't you ? Also please let ' big brother ' know if you need help in cleaning up the things for you." Saying so Zash just pointed at how a few pieces of messy her room was in plain daylight, a few of her undergarments, important papers and research materials all lying here and there was already embarrassing but this comment from Zash just blew up whatever self respect Havier thaught she might have before Estr.
Looking down she shyly avoided both of their gaze and went out dashing in her Personal Bathhouse as both the brothers went towards the training quarters where a number of swords were hanging out each looking luxurious to varying extension.
"Seriously Epis you are too naughty. Don't tease Havi so much !"Estr just requested Epis to not overly tease Havier as she might leave if she was uncomfortable with them. Meanwhile Zash hearing this just smiled slightly and said
"Sure sure as big brother commands, but why are you defending Teacher ? Isn't it good if she becomes my big sister in law ? How cool would that be ! At that time I can probably stop teasing you both."
"YOU- YOu when and where did you learn about these things ? More importantly who was the one who thaught you about these things ? Don't tell me-" before he could continue Epis replied.
"Teacher herself taught me these things of course" hearing this Estr just Facepalmed not knowing what to do he just sighed and said in a downtoned manner.
"You don't understand it yet, I do feel special about her but... It's difficult to express myself.. it's difficult and different for each person she, she's an immortal existence for us and I don't think I'm worthy of her besides even if some miracle did happen and our feelings go along how long can I last ? Even if i.i have descendants with her how long can they last if they turn out to be mortals ? In previous era there were legends where an Mortal would walk the path paved upon mountains of corpses and was able to overlast the regular lifespan directly to Immortal existences like Elemental Spirits and High Elves and Havier is a mix of Dwarfism due to these bearing ages still she's expected to live 100 × times more likely these times are like a passing of a second to her." As Estr's tone kept getting gloomier and gloomier he continued on.
"I-I above all don't want to hurt her, if possible I'd have her live like she desires rather than living the rest of her life mourning like father does towards our mother while she's not dead in a true sense she's still eternally asleep without able to talk and be besides someone I watched father's health deteriorating but unlike before it's more stable and slightly improved due to you waking up. But you can try to understand right ? If Havi turns out like that i can never forgive myself no matter I'm dead or alive"
"That's why please don't try to bring us together if something I don't wish to hurt Havi"
As he completely said whatever he gave Epis a pleading look as Zash contemplated on what to do as this was a big emotional wall which was hard for both the parties to climb over if they wanted to be together.
Looking into Estr's eyes calmly Zash just layed a hand on his shoulder with a slight difficulty and said.
"How would you not know if you don't try and don't have the will yourself ? It's not possible for things to always go well, look at me I've awakened from eternal slumber myself haven't I ? If someday Magic Does return, the sooner the better. Can you not try to become an immortal existence matching Teacher's standards ? Or More importantly Surpassing Such existences !" Looking in Estr's eyes Zash said with a cold glint.
"!?!!!" Estr just kept looking towards Epis's eyes with no flaws and no uncertainty these claims are too big for him to say out loud not daring to even think about such things. Looking towards his little brother he felt like he was in front of an all knowing God who is blessing him with Tips, Tips of such kinds that one would experience their whole live but still wouldn't be able to comprehend most of their meanings.
"If possible shouldn't Big Brother try to become a God when the time comes ?! Or you are just going to blame things as they are ?"
" GOD !!!" Thinking about this he had long heard that there were also existences which surpassed immortality and Became God's and even existences surpassing god's used to dwelve within this world but as of currently nothing was known about such beings after the said 'Dark Ages' began and Magic came to a halt disappearing permanently from this world only leaving a few legendary Locations and Divine items which made Such Legends and stories believable.
Surprised beyond belief he just looked into Epis's eyes and said with a heavy tone.
"Of course If Magic does return I will give it my all to try to become a God ! No ! I'll surpass Gods ! I'll become a Legend worthy of Havi if things do change for the better. Nobody can forcefully sperate her! And nobody would Dare to Heaven try and Harm her under my watch !" Thinking about things Estr was once again regaining his confidence.
"That's the spirit big Brother let's try to keep improving ! Magic can return anytime even tomorrow, Weeks later, maybe even after a few months the worst cases it might even take years but there's still Hope ! I might be proficient in Swordsmanship, or I might not be if I don't even try would I come to know about the outcome ?"
While lazily lying around and complaining about it to the world ? Instead of using that time to improvising at other things. I love Teacher, I love my family and this kingdom, our palace and our Gardens and I'll destroy anyone who comes towards us with bad intentions ! That's the resolve I chose when teacher was teaching me a month ago and I too finally have a answer !"
"...." Looking towards Epis's with Astonished eyes Estr was mesmerized by looking towards this Two months year old baby brother of his even seniority wise he was 5 years older than him Physically meanwhile his little brother was still leaps and bounds above him in his way of thinking alone !
"Haa* you're right if magic does return I'll give it my all but leave things up to your Big Brother, it's okay if I suffer rather than have you go through all things alone it's more meaningful if family goes through thick and thin together. Don't shoulder all the heavy responsibilities yourself.... Do you know about this Kingdom's main problem which is always plaguing us yet ?"
"No I haven't heard anything from teacher or the guards they won't tell me much but I'm ready to take on anything ! I've made up my mind !" Looking towards Estr Zash said meaningfully while Estr just grabbed his chin and looked towards his little brother.
"Come with me and let me tell you if you are successful in learning the Way if Swordsmanship I'll tell you everything without hiding a single bit that's my promise towards you" They had long since arrived at the training grounds and Havier too had heard some of the embarrassing conversation which tore her down but after hearing her student's and Estr's confessions towards their relationship on a serious tone in their words, she was riled up all over again waiting for them to come back she just contemplated what she can do to help both her student and the one she fell in love with who coincidentally was her student's big brother.
Her emotions were in turmoil and highly unstable as she just sighed and gave up thinking about things and emptied out her mind and layed her body on the cold bench resting and closed her eyes.
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"Here Epis, choose whatever you want from here" saying so Estr he presented Zash with all sorts of Swords and Armours tailored made for young people suitable for varying age differencial groups.
"Big brother these weapons !" Looking at them stunningly at how beautiful and balanced they are Zash couldn't help but exclaim while he had seen Many Many High quality swords from his previous World Earth which used advanced Carbonisation techniques to form and make swords which were way ahead of their time, such swords were of high quality until the later ages, for him to see similar swords from the old legendary days Earth's sword standards really stunned Zash.
' Wow it seems there are some really good Sword Crafter's in this world !'
"Haha seems like you have a keen eye for Good things ! Indeed every Sword here is unique and one of a kind these all were tailor made for rich spoiled noble children's sake using all sorts of material and such but as they lacked the ambitions and will to continue forward I took their weapons and armour as compensation for my time teaching them, they have guards for a reason apparently."
"Just look at them, such good swords all of them, they're wasted In the hands of such losers only a good Swordman Can and Only a One of a Kind Swordsman is able to bring out their full potential ! Otherwise it's all Wasted !" Saying so Epis's eyes shone as it shows how much Estr treasured the Swordsmanship profession especially from the amount of respect he gave for Swords themselves !
"I'll try to use them carefully and bring out most of their potential" saying so Epis chose two single handed Swords which had detailed intricate designs which helped while making slight movements and on a minute notice were slightly yet surely improved their handling as swords often get covered in blood, these Swords had slightly curved edges and two similar high quality holsters on both sides of the body after putting both the speeds in a single belt and attaching both the holsters properly, he unsheathed both the Swords out as they were out they gave off a slight sound.
Ssss*
After a slight soft sheathing sound which wasn't displeasing to the ears a shiny glint shone from the surface of both the weapons.
Both the Swords were so good in Zash's hands it was like holding an light cane which was the exact weight of both the weapons overall. Excellent combination of balance and sharpness along with an 'normal' width which was as of currently still a bit too big for Zash who was still growing but overall they fitted Zash's taste like A delicious Candy.
For a while Zash within Epis's body kept inspecting both the Swords looking at every curve, every angle any minute design which might make the sword seem uncomfortable weren't there at all. All in all they were Tailor made just for Zash's use.
"You chose Two of the best swords the kingdom has to offer you see these are from the Lost Era while our kingdom owned them, they were used to exchange and given to an participant who had won them as a price but as time passed a stupid descendant of his came to me flaunting his wealth and eventually persuaded me to teach him swordsmanship but as fate would have it he gave up without thinking much about it and they came back to the us, quite ironically if I say so myself" Chuckling a bit Estr explained about the dual Sword's origins and Zash's almost cursed that stupid 'C****' out loud and resisted the urge to find the stupid fool and B***h slap the Hell out of him ! .
"What a dumb Fool !" Still he couldn't stop from saying so after hearing the full extent of things from Estr.
"Ahem* yeah I too agree with you, but still they're royalties as well and it is not good to be disrespectful towards them we shouldn't badmouth others behind their backs".
"Big brother you say that but weren't you cursing them yourself while explaining how those stupid fools don't deserve to keep or wield such good weapons a while ago ?" Epis asked in an innocent manner to which Estr just shrugged and said.
Cough* anyways let's get to training, familiarise yourself with those weapons for a bit feel them, feel the air flowing around them as they cut through it and try striking at the logs later on for the entire afternoon... And also I'll give you a bit of small and big tests during this time period to test your learning capabilities in the Swordsmanship profession but overall start by waving at the logs for now and strike them with your full force !" Saying so Estr braught Zash in the Training Quarters open room which had lots and lots of Dummies which had some scratch marks, some were still intact some needed to be fixed but it wasn't as if they were lacking in amount as there were quite literally more than 250 of such dummy targets.
"Okay as I mentioned before feel the weapon in your hand, feel the air running across it for the time being and after feeling comfortable with your weapons call me. I'll only then give you permission of I see good results otherwise even you aren't worthy of those Swords."
"Got it big brother !" Saying so Zash saluted and got to work as he closed his eyes he did exactly as he was told and didn't slack a bit and while he was a Swordsmanship profession Tierwise he had never trained 'under' someone as in never received formal training on the Swordsmanship path as such all of his current understanding comes from himself and broken pieces of advice from several sources , people and heritages from both Earth, his family and this current world combined yet he wasn't trained by anyone at all as he got everything from walking on his own path starting entirely from a rookie but yes officially this was Zash's First time he was being taught about Swords from experienced individuals that too people who fight not mana based fights but study a suitable path for themselves after a Hectic ton of Hard-fought battles, such experienced guidance was really hard to come around, feeling lucky about his current situation Zash felt even more indebted towards his current Big Brother and swore to repay his favour and even if his Trials might not return Magic in this world, if possible he'd Drag the entire Kingdom out if necessary to help his brother out but that too would take a while and naturally if things go well and magic does return to this world he has confidence that a person like his brother who is so talented is indeed capable of becoming an Immortal if no mishaps happen as for becoming a God the chances were slim but never Zero ! Also his teacher who had perfect qualifications to become a mage had a high chance of becoming a High Healer class Mage If Magic did existed it was highly likely that she'd already be a God about right now. Sighing slightly Zash gave up and focused in feeling his swords.
Estr and Havier watched Epis's every actions at this point While Havier was there for safety reasons she galnced towards Estr every once in a while feeling complicated as Estr did the same both would feel strange and lose the track of time until one of them averted their gaze all throughout the whole Having no idea what Ridiculous things were being planned for them and for the Entire Kingdom for just their sake by and Irregular Unprecedented Monster.
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COOLASH Sooooo that took a while but I just couldn't help it lacked a few descriptive words as such it took a while but there ya go hope it's up to your expectations and you all have a fun time reading.
Stay safe, take care and let's meet again soon.
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