It’s early in the morning, “Dan! You got some students of yours today!” What the heck? Today is Sunday, isn’t it? Why the hell-

Oh right, “Starting tomorrow, everybody gathers at my place. We will be training, at a place I know we can.” I remember saying that.

I yawn and walk down the stairs and then walk to the living room.

I see Horrell, Izumi and Elena sitting on one couch while Luke and Jack are sitting on the other couch.

“Gimme 15 minutes, I will freshen up and be back.” I say as I yawn and leave.

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“So, what do you think that teach has got to teach us?” Jack asks.

“Even I don’t have any idea about that but, we have completed our tasks. I learned to use the enhanced armor spell thanks to his task.” Horrell says.

“I didn’t learn anything but I did learn to calm my mind in these last few days.” Luke says.

“I learned to control my ki!” Izumi says with a wide smile.

“I know how to smell people!” Elena says as everybody looks disgusted at her.

“Eh? What’s the matter?” Elena seems to be confused.

*A FEW MINUTES LATER*

Everything seems to be calm but...

“Jack, you haven’t spoken yet.” Izumi speaks up. “Huh?” Jack seems to be surprised.

“I mean, what has Sir Dan taught you?” Izumi asks. Jack looks away, “He taught me nothing...”

“That’s because you didn’t follow my instructions.” I walk into the talk my students were having.

“Sir Dan?!” Everyone seems to be surprised.

I mean I should expect that reaction since I am wearing only my shorts.

“Sir Dan, why are you only in your shorts?” Luke asks me.

“I don’t wear much clothing when I am at my house. Plus, it’s easy to masturbate in shorts.” I say explaining facts.

“I see...I should start wearing shorts too since if it’s easy to masturbate-“

“WAIT! WHY ARE WE TALKING ABOUT OUR MASTURBATION PROGRAMS?!!!” Luke screams.

Everyone seems to be embarrassed. I think I will lighten up the mood, “For females, I am pretty sure masturbating in a skirt is easier.” I say.

*BANG*

I get a huge blow on my head, “Please forgive my brother and his perverted acts!” Big brother apologizes for me.

“I don’t mind it...” Izumi says with an embarrassed face.

*A FEW MINUTES LATER*

“Alright, it’s time we made our way to the Carliva.” I say.

“Isn’t Carliva in the fishing district?” Jack asks.

I nod, “That’s where we will be holding our training.” I say.

“So...I just have a question, why Carliva? I mean we can always use school ground.” Horrell says.

“Do you think that we will be able to use school grounds?” I ask.

Everyone look at each other, “Do you think 5 students will be allowed to train over 15 students?” I question, “Even though each of you has your own quality. When it comes to improvements, quantity is what matters the most.” I say.

“We will not be attending school for a while.” I say with a smile. “I already have permission from the headmaster. He has said that if I can improve you guys in a month, I can have you guys do whatever I want but...If I fail, I will not be shifting classes but will be fired from the academy.” I say.

“But that’s a huge risk!” Luke says as he stands up.

“Taking risks is what matters in the end.” I say with a smile.

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“Tsch! Why does this guy remind me of that old man?!” Jack thought to himself while Dan was speaking to everyone.

“Kid, taking risks is what matters in the end, even if it costs you your life.” Jack was reminded of the past.

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“Are you guys ready?” I ask.

Everyone nods while Jack looks to be annoyed.

With that, we begin making our way towards Carliva.

We first make our way towards a bus stop and take a bus to Carliva. It’s a 6-hour long ride.

TWO HOURS LATER,

On the bus, everyone from my class seems to be in a deep sleep.

I sigh, “Is everything okay?” A girl’s voice, it seems that I don’t recognize it.

I look at the girl who is sitting in front of me.

“Yeah, why do you ask?” I ask the girl.

“That’s because you seem to be quite upset.” The girl says to me.

I can’t see her face but her hair is dark purplish and they are tied up. Her voice is quite mature yet soothing. It seems like she is around my age.

What should I say to her? I mean...She’s a total stranger...

“What’s your name?” The girl asks me.

“It’s Dan.” I say as I look out the window.

“What’s yours?” I ask.

“My name is Amy.” The girl says.

“Say, why are you so upset?” The girl asks me again.

I sigh, “I am not upset...I am just lost...” I say.

“Hmm?”

“You see, I became a teacher recently and was assigned a class because their class teacher went missing.”

“Then?”

“Then out of nowhere, the class teacher appears out of nowhere and says I am no longer needed there and they want to shift me to another class.” I say.

“You don’t want to leave that class, right?” The girl asks.

I nod, “I have already bonded with few of the students of the class and there is no way I want to leave that class. Horrell, Luke, the little Princess, Izumi...I want the others to bond with me just like them.” I say with a sad smile.

“I want to win...I want to win so badly but it just seems so hard...”

“It shouldn’t be hard for you, after all, you are Dan ThunderField, The Keeper of-“

I quickly get up and run right in front of the front seat...I couldn’t believe my eyes...

“You let me die, Dan...How could you?” There was blood flowing out of that girl’s chest and her face...It was covered in the dark miasma, “You are quite cruel Dan...Quite cruel...But don’t let these students go through the same fate...Don’t you dare do it. That’s because even though you are cruel, you are quite kind, Dan...”

“Don’t let the students go through the same faith...” What is she talking about? What is happening here? Who is she? Amy? Why does that name give me chills? Why does it make me cry?

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Izumi who is sitting near Dan looks at his face, “Why is Sir Dan...Crying?” Izumi thought to herself, “Is he having a bad dream?” Izumi questions herself again.

“Daddy always says, holding someone’s hand calms them down...” Izumi entangles her hand with Dan’s hand.

“Sir Dan...Please, don’t cry...” Izumi says as she keeps her head on Dan’s shoulder.

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A FEW MINUTES LATER,

I look at Izumi who is sleeping on my shoulder and my hands are entangled with hers.

I smile, “Of course...I would never let a student die.”