Today was my second day at the training. Like yesterday; I went to the training grounds early trying not to think about the events that had happened the previous day. But I was determined not to get my bottoms black today. I followed the instructor closely, repeating his every move; defending with one sword hand simultaneously attacking with other sword hand. Only training for 2 days he felt the money was well spent. Timing my strikes both offensive & defensive as best as I could. Though it was my 2nd day, I felt the sword much lighter than the first day; my movements were much more fluent. The instructor said as dual swordsman, he is required to depend upon his sword for both attack & defend. They cannot were heavy armours as that would impede their overall speed, one of the essential ability required for a dual swordsmanship. They cannot lose their concentration at any moment much less in during a fight, which would be a devastating blow for them as they have to strike & defend at the right time. For a dual swordsman to become invincible during a fight speed, agility, striking sense, momentum & coordination had to be attuned at the same time. It was noon when my training ended. I went into the changing room feeling satisfied by my improvement & the pain which was pulsating from my bottom. I applied some Vitalis potion there & I was on my way to meet with Marion. We decided to meet in front of the city library. When I reached the spot, Marion was already waiting...she had a slight troubled expression, must be due to my case. After meeting her, we went inside the library.

Id was needed to enter the library. After showing our Id, Marion went to ask the librarian some information about where or if they had books on curses or books on cure for curses. I was sitting on a bench waiting for. The library was a medium sized building with two floors. From what I could see, every floor had a place where tables & chairs had been arranged. Both the floors were packed with books in bookshelves. There were some people already reading books on both floors when we got there. Sometime after Marion returned with the information. It seems the library had a small section on curses on the second floor. The section was situated at the back of the floor. We went & found the section. It was a small section containing only 5 books. We took all the books & found ourselves an open table. We each took a book to read. It did not contain any information which could help me. 4 books were dud but 5th book held some promise as it was titled “Different Types of Curses & Cures”. We started reading...actually Marion did all the reading & just stared at the book.

Marion: “Is it OK for us to keep this a secret from everybody?”

Me: “Yes...”

Marion: “Are you shy or nervous?”

Me: “Neither...it was my own stupidity that caused this so it was my own responsibility to find a cure for it.”

Marion: “And what about me? Why include me?”

Me: “As you are a medical rank that’s why... & I...”

Marion: “And what??”

Me: “Nothing...not important. Let’s get back to reading.”

Marion: “At least Aby deserves to hear it. She was the one who sponsored you. The way you are trying to push her aside is not right.” Suddenly her voice had a serious tone.

Me: “I know...under the tough & indifferent outlook she really cares for my well being. She always worries about me more than anyone. I know & that is why the next time we stand together in a fight I want to show her that she can lessen her worries about my well being...at least a little bit. Telling her about the curse will make her feel more responsible & that is why I’m trying to keep a distance from her, to surprise her of my development.”

Marion: “Awww...such sweet thoughts...I think we should still include her.”

Me: “Absolutely no...It’s a secret just between us & on one else. Even if one of us comes under suspicion it’s your job to save us.”

Marion: “My job?? Why is it my job to save your blackened ass?”

Me: “Because...you are a senior member of the team & nobody will think twice if you gave an excuse.”

Marion: “And why is that?”

Me: “You always have a warm aura from you...it’s pleasant & if you mix it with your smile it’s a deal breaker.”

Marion: “Really??”

Me: “Yes & please can we move on...”

I felt her mood which was a bit gloomy turned into a pleasant mood. It was nice...being around her always felt well.

Unfortunately, we didn’t find anything of note there. We had struck a wall.

Marion: “Maybe the library in the capital will have something.”

Me: “I guess I have to carry this curse until I visit the capital...huh...well, until then Marion you have to watch over me...”

Marion: “And how do I do that? Stop you every time when you are trying to bed someone.”

Me: “Yes...if that kind of situation arises...do that.”

Marion (with a smile): “Come on say the truth...”

Me: “What truth??”

Marion: “After one session, you want more don’t you?? You really want me to see you naked again don’t you??”

Me (face burning): “What nonsense!!! No such thing came into my mind & I get it, it was for medical purpose.”

Marion: “Awww...are you sad that it was not for anything else??”

Me (why is my face burning): “What??? No!!!! I’m not sad for anything.”

Marion: “Then you would like it if it was under the pretense of medical check up...Awww...I didn’t knew you were that kind of a man...he he he”

Me (I think a slap would be better than this conversation): “No!!! I’m not any kind of a man...”

Marion: “Then you are terming yourself a BOY!! He he he he...but I like men more than boys...& what I’ve seen of you, your days of boyhood are long gone.”

Me: “Please stop teasing me...you know you are not all happy & smiley face...there exists a small teaser inside you.”

Marion: “I know & it only comes out when interesting men are around me...”

Me: “Please can we go now, it’s almost closing time.”

Marion: "I'd like to check up on you regularly starting from tomorrow. So be a good MAN & be find me when you come back in the evening."

Me: "Regularly!!! Why??"

Marion: "To see if anything changes. I would get a correct diagnosis if I have all the details for a period of consecutive days."

Me: "Do I have to?"

Marion: "If you want to get out from this curse business soon then I think it will be beneficial for you."

Me: "OK...I'll trust you on this..."

Marion: "Well, thank you for your trust...Le'On *wink*"

She laughed...I sensed a small sinister aura coming from her, women are driving me crazy.

We left the library & returned to the inn, ending our trip to the library.

During dinner I met everyone else & chatted for a while before retreating to our beds.

Aby: “Hey BOY!! Come here for a second.”

Me: “Can you stop calling me Boy??I have a name you know!!!”

Aby: “It’s all the same...by the way what are you up to these past two days??”

Me: “Nothing...just exploring the town...on my own.”

Aby: “Just exploring by yourself?”

Me: “Yes...why?? Do you want to join??” please don’t.

Aby: “I have better things to do than to explore this place with a BOY...”

Me: “Yeah...thought so...but tell me what are you doing to pass time?”

Aby: “I been hanging here & there...this place doesn’t have a good night life...Wei & me both are bored...uhhh...when will the journey begin!!”

Me: “You may feel bored but I don’t think the rest of us are ready to leave gain...”

Aby: “I know all of them better than you...The only one that wants to slack off is you...Why don’t you do something useful so that you don’t slow us down in a journey...I’m sure if you ask Wei she will teach you how to defend yourself...& also how to detect traps...last time you put us in a very tight spot.”

Me: “Uh...No thanks...Wei is a good teacher & a person, unlike you who lives to tease others but I have other plans so training is out of the question...& even you could have fallen for that one...so give me break will you...”

Aby: “Absolutely not...Well I could care less if you don’t want to train...just don’t slow us down & you know something...you have became a lot less interesting after leaving your city...I’m starting to think if I made the right choice...well what can you expect from a Zuma...right...you just want to have a comfy life.”

Me: “Well be that it may...I’m was in your debt for giving me a opportunity but that has been paid in full when this BOY saved you from certain death...we stand on equal footing in this manner at least...please try to learn to give a warm aura like Marion & not a sinister filled one. *yawn* I’m tired...I’m going to sleep...bye...see you tomorrow.”

After that I went up to my room. But I'm sure I heard a faint voice of Aby just as I was leaving “Idiot!!!”

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