John and Master exchanged blows John received the majority of the blows. However, John was able to land even more blows than Friedrick mainly due to the fact that Master would keep expecting slower movement with such a large blade especially as it was being handled by a kid and single handedly. Yet he was extremely accurate Master knew so many adults trying to do the same thing but failing spectacularly compared to this boy and a noble at that. Once Master was satisfied with the match and able to comfortably know the experience and knowledge that both boys displayed he ended the sharing and stated evenly.

“Well now I am very impressed with both of you. Especially you John as most nobles are fat lazy indulgence delving piles of trash. You actually got in several good blows whether it was just my negligence or your actual skill is up for debate but never the less you deserve the compliment, you took advantage when you saw fit. Friedrick you were also very excellent, you took several less hits than John which means you took advantage of your skills had I been less experienced or weaker I would have definitely received multiple fatal hits from you. John most of your blows were at minimum debilitating blows but not necessarily fatal. Which means you two are a rare pair you compliment each other not just compete against each other. Anyways now all the niceties are out of the way, let me introduce myself again my name is Master. Beginning today I am going to be your teacher, I will not be teaching you fu fu frilly stuff like manners or sewing, got it Bambi. However you will learn to live off the land, weapons, hand to hand, crafting and a few educational things like arithmetic, reading, and even writing as John has declared to my client he wants “MILITARY STRATEGIC ARTS.” Specifically Naval warfare and navigation, that will be your graduation test on an actual vessel.” Master declared all this in a single demeaning breath that both excited the boys and let them know that until they both could no longer take it and then some. Master was there Savior and personal King Ashoka enticing them with grandeur but hiding his torturous plans.

“Alright I know both of you have been practicing with someone else please let me thank them, who, no what is that person’s name.” Master flatly stated.

“Khang T Singh and Yuki Gia” John Snow and Friedrick both said in unison.

“Okay, well rest up for now we will start in a few hours with the supper hunt,” stated Master.

Later that day the boys met up with Master. Master went over a few new traps, introduced them to paralysis poison, and even how to make arrows and bolts for use. As he was showing them these crafts he also explained the idea that helped create all three items and why thinking smarter not harder was important. “Now do you understand the reason why the crossbow was created?” Master asked John and Friedrick.

Friedrick answered the question, “Well if i understand the theory correctly the reason would be because smaller people like myself could not draw the same size that a person of larger build could.”

“That could be a reason but the reason was to quell a rebellion before it began by having a weapon that could be considered so far advanced that would be considered impossible to win by the rebels.” Master corrected

Using these techniques he was able to teach both boys the importance of arithmetic, reading, and writing with just the diagram of two new traps. Then would ask them reasoning for each part of the items like; “Well John, now why do we keep diagrams?”

“That way knowledge doesn’t get lost when the person who invents something passes away.” John stated flatly

Everytime he pulled out a new diagram for anything he forced both of the boys to duplicate each one. However forcing was maybe too strong of a word as both boys wanted to try to replicate them and learn how to create a new anyways. At first John did not care what diagrams were till he saw Master make a new trap that he never seen before by looking at the pictures and follow the instructions. At the same time Friedrick kept messing up by getting lost in the pictures or the instructions wrong. So he hated them for a different reason till he got used to a standard that most followed even though they never met each other.

Going about teaching the boys like this allowed Master to fast pace the boys through what most people found to be bland and boring crap. The three of them went through this routine for almost six months till Master was happy with their reading capability was high enough to give them simple books on weapons and martial arts.

Doing this he was teaching the boys about what actual weapons were. He told them, “that weapons are nothing more than tools that are recognized extensions. However that doesn’t matter if you misuse the tool. For example the use of a fountain pen, if you use this correctly it will give you much gain by spelling words correctly along with proper grammar. However if you misspell a single word you have lost much it might not seem like it but the wear and tear on the pen can never be recouped the ink can never be reclaimed the time you lose correcting is forever gone. This is a minor case now you can take this to an extreme and say, but Master I thought we were talking about weapons. In which case I would say we are, now yes this is but a pen we are talking about but you can still misspell injecting into an opponent say a vein or artery or directly into a heart. However this misspelling will drastically damaging the pen to the point of breaking. This is true with all tools this is a very important lesson to learn. With this being said, I am going to tell you the second lesson there is NO such thing as a WEAPON that which is a tool MODIFIED within a person’s INTENT. You must learn this the most. Example being the use of the sticks I used as a defense against both of you yes all of them were destroyed by being used in a “proper way” but that is because the sticks are part of a branch which is part of a tree. The sticks and branches are used to protect a tree from other softer means such as other trees and animals. So the use of defending against metal was a misspelling also detrimental to the sticks.”

Friedrick then decided to ask Master, “Then why is it that you went through more sticks with John than myself?”

“Haha ah, Friedrick why do you ask such a question when you know just as much as I do know? Well since you asked I shall answer. That is because you had no desire to kill however John wanted to test and to test he had to use some killing desire even if he did not know this himself.”

Master spent 2yrs tampering and forging the boy's ability and taking into account their killing intent he taught them thoroughly to do this properly he used Martial arts. He never let them touch another tool that is designed to be used as an offensive weapon. This drove John crazy several times not understanding why he could not keep working on his ability to wield the Zweihänder as a single-handed swordsman.

Master knowing this said to John multiple times “John if you want to be able to practice with a Sword again there are 3 requirements; 1. Show me how a Sword is made then create the blueprint for yours. 2. Show me you do not need it. 3. Craft the sword and matching Targe.”

John hears this became intrigued and yearning to be able to touch his precious sword again went off to ask as soon as he was dismissed for the afternoon went off to the smith that his father had employed and only one who held the only teaching position in the Guild. Once there, he found out about the ore and basic refining process but the blacksmith said the only way he was going to learn more was to come back tomorrow and learn the ore extraction process and the difference between the rocks themselves. Frustrated John left but was excited, this meant he was closer to holding his sword for more than polishing. Soon he would be allowed to grip his hilt and swing his sword like before and master his favorite strokes and one day be able to do it all one-handed. Because even today if he was not careful he still had to use his other hand for catching. To him, that was embarrassing enough. To be told he had to let it sit for two years only able to stroke it and polish it was not his favorite thing it was almost as bad as finding Friedrick in his bed cuddling him. Not that he really minded Friedrick there but the cuddling would definitely be brought up again by his father and Friedrick’s mother who already has been teasing him treating him as a son even in mixed company forgetting his and her position. He did not really care about the caste system but he worried about his father. Still, tomorrow was just one more day, then he can finally make up for all that lost time.

However, to John’s demise, it was not just one more day this went on for an entire year. First, it was the ore then he learned about weights and balance after which he had to collect his own ore. After the smith made him refine it that took several trips and tries to refine enough 3 months to be exact to get enough to forge the blade according to the smith not that he had done so in those three months. After which the smith made him layout the diagram/blueprint for him to inspect and after 6 tries finally being accepted on the 7th the smith sent him off to collect the materials for the hilt, handle, and a bonding agent.

During the entire time, Master would check in with the smith seeing how John was doing knowing that the normal means for tempering John’s spirit was already well done by his family. He wanted to test him to know what John’s limits really were and each time he was extremely impressed with this boy as Saint like tolerance. Master was having the smith push the boy to make John do every step possible before letting John have a sword again. The master allowed John the use of the Targe whilst sparring or hunting but never the sword or other bladed tools for an offensive weapon knowing that John would then constantly test his physical strength with it like when John and Master first exchanged forms. Knowing full well that it would hinder John as he was currently but he wanted to properly train the little giant.

Friedrick was already well versed in many things so Master knew full well that he could not have Friedrick do the same training. He had to one learn Friedrick more knowing he was keeping secrets. Not to mention the aura that Friedrick has, that was unique but why so he had to spend more time with Friedrick. Was that Friedrick was not very trusting of other people outside his family. Master could only assume that the trust problem stemmed from all the attempts on Edward or lies and deceit that happens once you are apart of the “POWER.” So Master spent John’s year forging trying to figure out what made Friedrick tick. All he could decipher was that Friedrick's level of devotion to the Snow family was on a level that could be considered fanatical. However, his loyalty to John could be construed as soul mate bordering on sexual.

Master seeing that he can not do enough with just one year. Knowing this, he decides to write a correspondence. Master knew he was going to have to do it sooner or later anyway. He just wanted to wait another year to do it. So the Master sat down and wrote the correspondence:

Dear Daniel;

I have a boy here that I believe you will be very interested in. He is extremely tolerant already being touched with a blessing. He, however, has quite the mindset of honesty, humility and worst of all can not stand the caste system. So I am sure he will be a great fit for you and yours. The nut has been teaching himself to use a Zweihänder one-handed and Targe. I have currently taken away his tools and he is creating new ones he has taken a year getting to this point. I have taught them weapons, martial arts, hunting traps and tracking a bit further. Now they are working on crafting Friedrick the younger one that I will take on he is not normal but I do not know how or why when you get here I want you to look at him. I believe he similar to myself but as you know you can’t see yourself. Let me know where you’re going to be next I want them to see what it actually takes to step out into the military world.

Sincerely Your Best

Master Delgado Baker

Test the boy then tell me if he qualifies for your academy.

After writing his correspondence for some reason he actually felt better. For some reason, without realizing it he was actually stressing over how to train both boys with such different abilities and mindsets. He knew he could train them up well but such different personalities would take too much of his time and all he had was his time. However, John was not difficult like Friedrick was but something about Friedrick reminded Master of himself. “Maybe I can make him like myself;” Master thought to himself. “Afterall, he is very talented and I could use an excellent personal disciple.” That reminds me Daniel hosts several Tournaments or rephrasing the countries that use his services require him to host them since his third one and he uses it to his advantage.

Thinking of the fact Dan hosts Tournaments under the disguise squire trying to become knights for the countries they hail from Master couldn’t help but decide to hurry up and send off the correspondence with a quick addition to it.

PSS adds to the contestant's list for your next pre-tournament one John Snow and one Friedrick.

To Master this was an excellent idea to sign the boys up for a pre-tournament then send John off to be trained properly. Which would leave Friedrick in his hands after letting Daniel confirm or at least let him know what his aura meant at least. What an excellent idea for sure, finally Master was able to get his mind back under control he had never let it slip like this for several years but things could not be helped. Things have been doing so well after he got done catching Stephen Gardiner & Thomas Howard, however, to do this he lost his blessing.

So Master finished up his letter in an envelope with a wax seal mark then put in Master’s personal mark in the wax. After which Master stepped outside and a Falcon dove down grabbed the envelope. Master then let the envelope go and only said, “Daniel hurry.” The Falcon pulled out from his dive with the letter and took off and flew off. Master stepped away and found Friedrick, “Alright, Friedrick let’s get started on the next part,” Master said.

Master began with Friedrick by just telling him; “Friedrick, your current skills are excellent and that let’s begins with you having your tools upgraded. You use daggers and Sabers with the buckler, that will need to change. You were right that Rondels and Targe are excellent choices but we need to add war hammers, pins/needles.”

Friedrick smiled widely, “Truly, when do we start?” Friedrick was needlessly excited. Then he asked, “what do I need to do?”

“For now I want you to do about the same as John, however, you need to create 4 warhammers 48 daggers and 6 Rondels and 4 Targes. You know what makes it 8 Rondels and 8 Targe do you need me to give you the diagrams for Rondels and Targe?” Master asked. “As you already know John has been working with the smith for the last year that you and I have been working on the more specialized martial arts for you. You will be doing the same, I know you have been working alongside for part of the time that you haven’t been learning from me. That was fine but now you have about 8 months to get all of your tools done. Till then you will be using other tools that are similar till then John will have two more months till he is done you will have that time to get the ores needed and the other material to finish off the requirements.”

Having his seemingly impossible task given to him. Friedrick nodded then said, “No, I already studied two Rondels and I already designed my own Targe I will need to adjust the design to hold war hammers but everything else will be perfect.”

Master stated easily, “Friedrick, make the Targe only hold two warhammers but I have already had a diagram I created just for you after we met __ yrs ago. It will be the holster for the daggers and Rondels and yes you will have extra tools. That is going to be necessary as you will lose some during your training mission.”

Friedrick was ecstatic with this revelation before he was even dismissed Friedrick was already backing away slowly from Master construed this to mean that Friedrick was apprehensive and fearful to the point of being nearly unable to stand properly. Master began to look down and shake his head where he started to think to himself; “well if he already this scared or fearful with this small task then he could never stand on the same level as me. What is with him?” Master was about to ask when he looked back up to Friedrick and noticed he was already several steps back away from him and was shaking. At this point Master was becoming furious, “How could I have ever thought this brat was the same as I?” Master then took in a breath and calmed himself before finally asking, “What is wrong Friedrick do you not think you can fulfill the request?”

At this Friedrick froze, not understanding and now fearful of not being able to continue with the training. Friedrick asked, “Master I do not understand. What are you asking?”

Master caught off guard at this and said, “you are shaking and backing away are you so afraid that you won’t see John ever again because he is about to leave you behind if you can not keep up. As of right now, I would say you are both on equal footing not in the same way but equal nonetheless.”

Friedrick shock almost laughed, “Master I am not afraid I just can barely hold back my excitement to run and fulfill my task to train some more as you have stated he has nearly caught up to me and I do not ever want to be the hindrance to John. if I could not stand by his side than...than my life would have no meaning I must do this task and be able to complete this training.”

Friedrick spent about a month gathering ore and another month refining the ore into ingots. Friedrick began creating daggers he was already used to making forms and was beginning to actually be able to shape, and some basic designs. As soon as Friedrick finished his first dagger, John actually finished the hilt of his new Zweihänder he looked it over then turned to Friedrick and saw that he now making daggers and was already starting his squelching process. John asked the question, finally, “What are you doing?”

Friedrick looked up from the squelcher barrels; “Squelching a dagger as you can plainly see. Why are you asking?”

“I can plainly see that but why are you making daggers?” John couldn’t help but be curious up to now all of Friedrick’s and his training sessions have been only hand to hand. So why is Friedrick making tools also, just keeps going through his head?

“Isn’t that plain to see? You have your task and training mission, Then I just got my task if I want to be able to do my training mission I must complete mine soon. If I don’t you will surpass me soon and leave me behind.” pulled the dagger from the squelcher and placed it on the table then pulled out another ingot from under the table.

While John and Friedrick were working on their tools. Master was sitting back at the Mansion on the rock in the back of the house. Before John went off to the pre-tournament he would have to have John move this to the front of the house. However, for the last __ years, it has been here but this way Master would be able to watch over Portsmouth. Afterall he was much more powerful than any normal person. After thinking these things over a falcon came dive-bombing toward Master. Master put up a hand and grabbed the envelope as the falcon pulled out of the dive bomb and pulled back up.

Master looked over the envelope no writing on the outside. He flipped the envelope and a wax seal was pressed onto it. Master smiled the seal was his best friend Daniel.

Dear Master;

I am glad to receive your correspondence, I see that Phyleaux is doing well I haven’t seen that falcon for at least 6 years. Well as you usually are straight to business I am very interested in that boy. I am having a pre-tournament in England’s southern part. I believe the town to be called Dover. This is a perfect time we will be hosting 10 pre-tournament the main tournament will be Scotland, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Wales and England. Well, I guess I don’t have to count Wales anymore but I will just leave that up to the contestants on that. Anyways this was on behest of King Henry VIII. He wants to try to make a peaceful show by using the Tournament to get all the leaders together.

Who do you want John and Friedrick to represent? Or would you like to just leave them independent?

Sincerely;

Daniel

Fuck YOU! Master Baker.

Master was ecstatic with the correspondence as per usual but irritated with Daniel’s constant use on his closings. They had been friends for several years and made it through multiple crusades and was fairly certain they be around for at least another 100 years if he could gain another blessing. However, the fact that they are going to be just over in Dover was excellent but he was not sure about the whole representing those countries did not like what that could mean.

John was walking up the hill as Master finished reading the correspondence from Daniel seeing, John seeing Master putting a paper along with the envelope. John couldn’t help but ask; “Master, do you mind if you ask what that was?”

Master smiled, “Yes, you may ask and the answer is simple. It is an acceptance to pre-tournament position and that means you and Friedrick will have to fight for it.”