Aaron showed me the actual stance in front of me. I thought that it’s the same…..Disallowing even a slightest difference, Aaron uncompromisingly taught me the finer details of the stance.
Following Aaron’s example, I tried to adjust myself to the stance once more.
This bit was fairly hard to control. I slightly lowered the tip of my sword down.
Aaron returned his sword to its sheath after feeling satisfied with my progress.
And with that, I learned the basic of a proper style. I was exhausted because other than the period needed for sleep and eat, I poured every little time I had these past 3 days for training. Aaron who had taught me should’ve also felt tired. But he didn’t show it when I looked at him…. He’s truly a Sword Saint.
He said that the king had ordained Aaron with Sword Saint title long ago. Sword Saint is a prestigious title only given to those who has made an exceptional contribution to the kingdom over the years, by making numerous military achievements and successes in monster subjugation.
However, Aaron himself insisted that he’s not qualified to be given the Sword Saint title. That, most likely because he lost his irreplaceable family in exchange for that title. He truly loved them, that he still blamed himself for not being able to protect them in the end. He even came to hate his past self for unyieldingly chasing after the path of the sword.
Aaron smiled at me while wiping the sweats on his forehead.
Although it’s only for 3 days, Aaron did make me his disciple. But I understand, that it will be shameful of me if I already feel happy just from having been able to scratch on the surface of swordsmanship..
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I ate my dinner together with Aaron and Myne. Myne, as usual, had a disinterested look on her face while she kept chewing the food. Is the food not good? As for me the vegetables and cookies are delicious without flaw!
I didn’t know that. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have said that it was delicious every single time I ate my meals.
[Fate no need to worry. This is something I’ve chosen fo myself]
Perhaps it’s related to her Wrath skill. But I don’t want to pursue the topic. After all, this is the farewell dinner with Aaron. I’ll only ruin the mood if I asked for Myne’s story.
Aaron then said in admiration.
[Myne seems to be a complete warrior. Behaviour, attitude……everything are exceptionally sharp. I personally think that she has gone a long way.]
Myne turned to Aaron and spoke to him for the first time.
Ee!? The way she said it, it’s as if she isn’t a human herself. But no matter how I see it, doesn’t she look just like a human girl?
Aaron set aside his meal on the table, and asked Myne.
[At this old age, to think I met with such a wonder……makes me want to live longer. My apology to interrupt the meal. Come now, eat to your heart contend. Feel free to get extra serving, hahahaha]
[It was, the castle where I used to live in. ……and my family still remained there]
[The crown tier monster that lurked within the castle, was a Lich Lord titled Harbinger of Death. It can manipulate the dead at will. In other words, my wife, son……and the people of the castle, it uses them as a shield, thus rendering me unable to lay a hand on it]
Aaron looked at the picture of his family gloomily. Then, he turned toward me and stared straight at me.
[Fate coming here might be a sign . This is my last chance to break off from the past]
To request for money at time like this… I was about to protest, but Aaron stopped me.
A smile bloomed on Myne’s previously expressionless face. Aaron’s proposal may sounded enticing since she’s raising money for her village. Getting excited, she started to wave her axe around. That’s dangerous….can you do that on outside, please?
Myne called out to me before I got out of the house.
Sent off by Myne, me and Aaron headed out to the old castle that was visible on the west.
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