Author's Note:

Some said that it's stupid that it's set in the middle ages with advance technology but doesn't have guns or nukes.

In it's defense, guns and nukes weren't invented here because it will make the story boring if all they do in battle is fire guns and shit then fight scenes will be less epic. And I'm pretty proud of the setting cause where are you gonna see VR battles in the middle ages.

Anyway thanks to who ever is reading (^ . ^)/ I'll try to update at least once a week even thou I have classes xD

-Zuku

Chapter 2: Reiji Narudo.

Provoked by Gran’s statement Krul charged towards Gran with both his swords enhanced with mana.

“You morphing won’t change anything.” said Krul as he makes his first blow against Gran.

Even with only his left arm to fight with, Gran was able to fight almost equal against Krul but it doesn’t change the fact that he is in a disadvantage.

Another high-speed clashing has occurred where neither is letting up. An opportunity came for Krul as he felt that Gran’s left arm was too weak because Gran unlike him who is used to using both his arms for sword fighting is used to using that arm mostly to block and not to attack; meaning Krul can focus more on offensive play to destroy Gran.

Krul was waiting for the perfect time to seize the opportunity and is constantly monitoring Gran’s movements. Despite being provoked, Krul was still rational and did not charge mindlessly.

Krul’s opportunity finally came as Gran attempted a powerful slash, Krul did a turn spin and used both his swords to deflect Gran’s sword outwards leaving him wide open for a moment. Right after deflecting Krul seized the opening and used .

: The user gathers a burst of wind energy which is used to boost his piercing capacity. (Average damage: 20%) An additional effect can be used where the user will slash the enemy while the sword is still impaled instead of pulling it out (but it requires strength to do so). (Additional damage: 10%)

As his sword penetrated the armor he felt that his victory was assured but he was then dazed as he saw that the one he was piercing has vanished into thin air and before he knew it Gran was at his back preparing a heavy strike.

Mana gushing out of his blade like the blade can’t handle the sudden burst of energy he was pouring all his strength for a single attack that can turn the tables of the battle. Gran used whilst saying: “It’s your turn to give up!”

: The user will charge mana onto his sword until it is so full that mana can’t be prevented from spreading out, then the user will perform a but multiple times stronger depending on the user’s abilities. (Average damage: 35%)

dealt incredible damage against Krul and tore off both his right arm and leg. The tables of the battle has truly turned as Gran is now in the advantage as his slash led to a 39% decrease in Krul’s HP.

Not even able to stand, Krul faced an unforgiving truth that in his current condition he has no chance of winning against Gran. The prideful swordsman who had the lead moments before is now kneeling on the ground with only a leg and an arm.

Krul whispers in a voiced full of embarrassment facing the dishonor of defeat

“I c-concede”

With Zackrul Bergé’s (Krul) resign from the battle, the victor was the warrior-guardian in white-golden armor named Grandel Scord (Gran).

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Looking in awe as if he had witnessed a god ascending, Reiji was so excited to learn how to fight in such battles almost forgetting he had to find a job.

Walking in the streets of Jouri he was looking gloom and tired, hearing the noise from the busy streets; he was not exhausted but he was indeed sad.

“Being unable to find a job in the huge capital I’m so pathetic.” He says

Without a place to sleep he found a spot beside an eatery and started begging for left overs.

“Please spare me some of the leftovers, I haven’t eaten all day, my purse got stolen and now I’m just wandering the streets.” Said Rei while bowing his head

Looking at the young man was the old lady who runs the eatery and was about to close for the day.

“Come on in young man, it must have been a tough day” said the old lady

Rei with admiration in his eyes saw the old lady as a savior of mankind and proceeded to enter the establishment.

“What is your name young man? My name is Belinda”

“I’m Reiji Narudo ma’am, I’m sorry to be a bother to you this late of night.

“Here, have some of my special meat soup.” (Belinda)

“Thank you for your kindness, but I really don’t have any money at all and this looks really good and expensive.” (Rei)

“Who said I’m making you pay, stay the night here and eat up Rei you can use my son’s old room.” (Belinda)

“Woah! really? Thank you so much granny, I’ll be out of your hair by tomorrow I promise” (Rei)

“You could stay here you know, you remind me little of my son; a little more help in the shop won’t hurt” (Belinda)

“You mean you’ll give me a job granny?” He says in an excited voice.

“I’m not giving you a job, I’m giving you a place to stay while you look for a job but you have to help with the shop or I’ll kick you out.” Is what Belinda says but in reality she was feeling happy that the young man came for she was missing her son who went on a journey and haven’t returned.

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Weeks passed by and Rei was still staying at granny’s house/shop, he learned to cook everything on the menu and customers who tasted it were satisfied; he hasn’t found a job yet but he was a great help to granny as she is growing too old to work alone.

Granny was strict and cold on Rei on the outside but deep inside she was a loving granny who treated Rei as if he were her grandson. Every time Rei comes home defeated in the conquest of jobs, granny always had her special soup ready for Rei.

Ever since residing at granny’s house, Rei’s habit of having self-pity episodes had decreased since he had granny supporting him. Seeing the two of them from a strangers’ point of view, no one would doubt it if the two said they are truly grandmother and grandson.

***~~~***

The capital of Ino is Jouri, in this capital resides hundreds of guilds.

Rei came to the capital to pursue his dream of being a warrior but since wars were non-existent and weapons and magic are banned the only place you can be a warrior is in Alctuz but to learn how to become a warrior he had to go to Jouri and find a guild because guilds train their members for battle.

Rei is inexperienced and doesn’t even know how to use a sword which is the number one reason why he hasn’t been accepted to any guild despite his skills in cooking and cleaning.

***~~~***

“Jouri eh, it’s been a while since I last came here.” Said the man with gray hair long enough to almost reach his shoulders.

The man’s name is Feldgrau Tranel he was wearing a brown cloak and looks like a wanderer or journeyman.

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“Granny, two orders of Special B and an extra serving of rice” Rei said with a smile on his face

“Coming up!” says granny as she places the dishes on the sink counter

Busy hours in granny’s shop and at these times Rei is a huge help to granny but after those busy hours comes dead hours where there aren’t any customers; at these hours granny sometimes closes the shop to prepare of the next busy hour.

Just before granny was about to close up shop a man wearing a brown cloak came and said “Did I come too late?” scratching his head while smiling.

“We’re open anytime for you Feld” said granny with a joyful face

“Thank you granny, if so then I’d like to have your special soup” said Feld

“It isn’t in today’s menu but I’ll make it for you Feld” (Granny Belinda)

“Thanks a bunch granny” (Feld)

“No need for thanks, I owe you a great deal after all” (Granny Belinda)

While granny was preparing her special soup, Rei was left at the counter.

“So you’re a new kid huh” (Feld)

“Yes sir! I’ve only been here a month or so” (Rei)

“You don’t look like from the capital, are you from the country sides?” (Feld)

“Yes sir, I came from a farming family” (Rei)

“What’s your name kid?” (Feld)

“I’m Reiji Narudo sir” (Rei)

After hearing Rei’s name Feld thought “Narudo? Could it be..?”

“Hey kid.” (Feld)

“Need anything else sir?” (Rei)

“Why did you come to the capital?” (Feld)

“I’m looking for a guild sir; I want to become a warrior and battle in Alctuz” (Rei)

“Ehh a warrior huh, have you mastered a weapon yet?” (Feld)

With his face all red Rei said “Eh umh, I haven’t done any training yet”

“What? You’re looking for a guild in the capital and yet you haven’t even trained yet?” said Feld with huge surprise on his face.

“Listen kid, sure the capital has a lot guilds and most of the top guilds are in the capital but because of that a lot of warriors travel to the capital to join such guilds and that means most if not all guilds in the capital do not accept inexperienced and untrained people like you.”

The sudden truth was dropped onto Rei’s head and he was about to go into another self-pity episode when Feld said: “Come with me, I’ll train you.”

Granny came with her peeping hot special soup, and she saw Feld looking at Rei with a serious face.

“Oh My, looks like you boys are having a serious talk.” said granny as she placed the soup on Feld’s table

“Granny, is it alright if I took this kid with me?” (Feld)

“It’s not for me to decide, I’d rather let him decide on his own without any idea from me.” (Granny)

“I’ll go with you” said Rei with full conviction

“Oh so you got the spirit huh.” (Feld)

“Yes sir!” (Rei)

“This won’t be easy, you may feel like quitting midway but I won’t let you.” (Feld)

“I’m prepared for that sir!” (Rei)

“You better be” (Feld)

“Yes sir!” (Rei)

“I’ll come for you in about 3 days after I finish my business here, you better pack your stuff by tomorrow night to be sure.” (Feld)

“Yes sir!” said Rei with an enormous smile on his face as finally he will be able to take a step forward to becoming the warrior he had always dreamed of.

Meanwhile granny was looking quite sad for she is about to lose another son like or grandson like person in her life.

“Don’t look so sad granny, I’ll come by as soon as I finished training; by then I’ll become strong. I’ll never forget your tough love and kindness granny.” Said Rei as he proceeds to give granny a hug

---***---

Getting his backpack from the room he was staying Rei excitedly came to the shop’s front for his

master was waiting for him and his journey to being a warrior begins.

But his was delays a bit as granny said: “Oi you boys, you should eat here first.”

“Yeah we should, we won’t be eating anything good for a while.” Said Feld as he was speaking from

experience

“Alright, thanks for the food!” (Rei)

The two were eating like it’s their last meal before execution.

Right after eating they came to the front of the shop and said their goodbyes to granny.

“See you granny! I’ll come back stronger I promise! Thank you for everything!!” (Rei)

“Bye granny, see you next time.” (Feld)

With little tears in her eyes as her new grandson left to train similar to how her son left, she waves her hand goodbye to the two boys going on a journey.

After the boys were out of her sight granny thought “Did you notice too? Feld”

---***---

Master and student walking in a desert nearing another town called Ribas.

“Master, may I ask why you offered to train me?” said Rei with a curious face

“I was kind of like you in the past; I was also from the country sides and stayed at granny Belinda’s place together with my childhood friend Bistre and his lover Lavender. We left granny’s place to go to war together with her son Dian.” (Feld)

“Wait..? Bistre..? That’s the same name as my dad! Did you know my dad?” (Rei)

“I knew it, you were his son; your eyes remind me of him, and that is the second reason I offered to train you.” (Feld)

“Please tell me about my dad!” as Rei was bowing his head to his master

“I will, after you finish your training.” Feld said to further motivate Rei

“We’re here.” (Feld)

What awaited them was a town full of stone houses and buildings like it is prepared for a sand storm (and it is because it is near a desert) but Ribas still looks like it’s wealthy in crops and water because not very far from Ribas is the farming village of Genoah.

“I’ll start your training here Rei, this town is famous for their training grounds because they are cheap; unlike in Alctuz where the training map costs 10gold per day here it only costs 75 silver to 3gold but the main difference is in Alctuz training grounds you can feel blows but won’t feel any pain while here you’ll feel everything.” (Feld)