Chapter 192: Training Start
Chapter 192: Training Start
Like I promised, in the morning, I played tag with the Daniel and Hannah. Well, Jewel somehow ended up joining as well, so it was the four of us playing tag.
Playing tag is good for children's physical development. That's why I suggested it. And the kids can also enjoy playing.
Though there's one thing I didn't expect. Children have unlimited stamina.
I thought that my stamina is the best since I mainly fight in a melee battle. It was obvious that I have quite a lot of stamina. But when playing with kids, it's like I'm still losing in term of stamina against Daniel. How does kid have infinite stamina?
Though after lunch, Daniel and Hannah directly went to sleep. Their exhaustions were delayed until their stomach is full. And the similar thing happened to Jewel as well. But I force her to stay awake since we're going out to train.
There are several participants in this training. Jewel, Kayla, Shirley, Lina, Ian, and Kron whom we just met as we were about to leave the city.
When he asked me where we're going, I said that I'm going to train these group. Hearing about training, Kron decided to join.
And acting as the teachers are Victoria the slime, Sonia the ghost, and Roy the handsome.
Although the handsome one is still considered rookie compared to the other two, the handsome one still took the job seriously.
We leave the city and enter the forest. And after a few minutes of walk, we stopped.
"Alright. To be honest, I kind of expected this line up when I said anyone is free to come. But I still want to hear your reasons. Let's start from… Jewel." I asked Jewel first about her reason for joining the training. I can expect what everyone's goal in coming here, but I'm still interested to hear it coming from their mouth.
"I WANT TO BE LEARN MANY THINGS FROM MASTER!" Jewel shouted.
"Not so loud!"
Jewel's answer is quite predictable. She hasn't manifested her magic yet, and we don't know if she can gain Aura or not. But at least I will teach her what I can.
But for her to be so spirited after almost exhausting herself from playing with kids… I guess she has a lot of stamina.
"Then, how about Kayla?" This time I asked Kayla.
"I just want to learn more in what I can do. The more I learned, the more things I can do, and the more options I will have. You're the one who taught me that." Kayla said.
"See that? That's what someone learned from me! You will also learn a lot by watching me, Jewel." I proudly said to Jewel.
"SO COOL! PLEASE TAKE CARE OF ME WELL, SENIOR SISTER!"
Seems like every time she got excited, she will start shouting again.
"Umm… Although he taught me many things, I'm not his disciple. I'm his girlfriend." Kayla clearly stated her status.
"THAT'S EVEN COOLER!"
I see… no wonder that Evil God or whatever he called himself created a cult. I felt great knowing that my disciple worships me this much. And I bet that Evil God feels addicted to this feeling, he decided to built a cult where more people worship him.
"Roy. Before you feel good from having someone worshipping you, we need to continue on what's more important." Victoria said.
"Right. Next is, Shirley!" I continue asking the others their goal in coming here.
"I learned from the last stampede that I'm still lacking in stamina. Although I can fly with my wind element, and have enough mana to fly for a long time, I'm still get tired easily. I don't think I can learn Aura, but I will at least improve my stamina." Shirley replied.
Yeah. When I saw her back then, if I didn't stop her, she would faint. Even Angela and Sophie, although they didn't fly around, they still have a lot of stamina during the battle. It's good to know your own weaknesses.
"Right! That's my reason as well! To improve my stamina!" Kron suddenly spoke.
"That's wrong. Knowing you, you're just interested in the word training."
"…I thought that if I join you guys, I will have similar build to Hill's people he brought from Mellian. You're the one who taught them the training set needed to have such build, right?"
"If you want such build, just go to Mellian and ask Hill and the guards over there. I'm not planning to have these group do the same training. It will mainly be stamina and agility. Not strength and power like those people." I said.
"Hmm… that's fine. I can just join you today, then I will go to Mellian tomorrow. You can call me back when the clan is built."
In the end, Kron decided to continue with us and leaves for Mellian tomorrow. Just how much does he want those muscles? Well, if that what he wants, then it's fine. Having someone big might be helpful as well.
"Then, lastly is Lina. I think you have the same answer as Ian, so you can answer for him."
"Yes. We needed physical strength as well to be perfect servants, Master."
From how she said 'we' instead of 'I', it seems like they have reached an agreement.
"OH! YOU CALLED MASTER AS MASTER AS WELL! ARE YOU FELLOW DISCIPLE?"
"No. I'm just Master's maid."
Lina answered Jewel's question calmly.
Well, one called me Master because of our master and disciple relationship, while the other called me Master because of our master and servant relationship. But both are calling me Master. As for Ian, he called me Master Roy.
Now everyone has been asked, they should realize their goals in this training. Now it's time for some motivational speech.
"Alright. Since you have recognized your own weaknesses and your goals in joining the training, the image of what you want to be after the training is over should be clearer. Those with clearer image of what they want to be will gain more than those who don't have. That's why I asked you about it." I said.
Then I pointed to a certain spot and everyone's eyes followed my finger.
"If you go over there, you will reach a lake. Your training is to get there before the sun sets. And you are not allowed to use magic unless you have to fight monsters. And… START!" I signaled the start of the training.
As soon as the training start, Jewel and Kron instantly dashed to the area I pointed at. They didn't ask how far the lake is, but just started running as if they are in a race. Shirley also wanted to run as well, but Kayla managed to stop her.
"No, Shirley! Don't run! Although we're here to improve our stamina, we don't have to go to the lake as fast as possible. Our goal is to get to the destination within the time limit, and not to be the first one to go there. We all will go together. Just like Roy said before, physical strength is not the most important thing. The most important thing is to achieve our goals. For now, our goal is to get there. But we don't know how far the lake is, and what kind of monsters are there. We'll go together, and we'll run over there by matching our pace with the slowest one. That way, no one will be left behind"
As expected of Kayla. She already made a plan to go together. This is the safest way to go there. And looking at what she carries on her bag, there are several water bottles and some light snacks as well. She is well prepared for the training even though I didn't tell her everything.
"Oh! What about those two!? Roy, aren't you going to stop them? Kron is fine since he's strong, but Jewel hasn't even manifested her magic yet! You have to go stop her!" Shirley said.
I just smiled at her without saying anything.
Of course it's dangerous for her. That's why without telling anyone, I had Victoria stuck on her clothes and follow her. If there's a danger approaching, Jewel can also call Sonia to inform me.
But I'm not going to tell anyone about it. They are free to do whatever they want to go to the lake. I will watch them from afar and protect them if needed. Making them know the feeling of helplessness is also a way of training. If they know how helpless they are alone, they will need to find a solution to get rid of their helplessness. That's what I'm teaching them now.
"Seems like he won't give us any answer. Let's go! If we stay here any longer, we won't get there before the sun sets. Who knows how far that lake is?"
Then, they unanimously decided that Kayla will be their leader. They are moving into the forest in a diamond formation with Lina in the lead, Kayla and Shirley in the middle, and Ian behind them. Although he's old, he's the most fit among them all. Is that because he's a butler?
Now that everyone has gone, let's watch how they're doing.