Hey guys, it's me...
This chapters mildly marks the beginning of the plot. The main plot has not yet started, all these incidents will lead to the plot. A plot just can't just start off with a flick of one's finger right :3
Do let me know any corrections.
Oh and the update is going to be slow initially and from next month till March end I'm going to be giving my exams but will try to post pre-written chapters. (If it's present)
Oh and only the mc is going to be first person pov, other characters will be 3rd person.
Onto the plot....
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Swish, Swish-,
Two swift arrows coated in a blue hue like energy swiftly pierced what appeared to be like the silhouette of a man.
'Did you get him?', (in a foreign language)
'No, that sly bastard escaped. He's running toward the cliff, no matter what surround him, we need the blue pearl at any cost'
'Aye sir' few voices answered.
Suddenly the shadow of a man appeared behind the man giving orders.
Before he could dodge, his left arm was completely blown away to smithereens.
Before he could even feel pain, the shadows hand pierced through the man's chest killing him instantly.
The shadow then took the bow from the man and coated it with violet hue, he then released it toward the night sky.
In an instant a single arrow split into multiple arrows and rained down on the enemies.
The shadow was barraging the dark area with his violet arrows.
The scene was completely devastating.
The whole forest was bathed in blood, the blood of this man's enemies.
After confirming everyone was dead, he quickly took out a small device and tapped a few numbers.
.
.
"Hello Anna, I'm heading back, I've got the blue pearl. Inform the other guys that the North has fallen",
He then looked at his destruction one last time and disappeared from there.
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I was currently sweating profusely. The reason was because this mad silver haired bi...woman was working me to death.
"Come on brat, 30 more push-ups and you can rest",
"You've said that....huff..huff..twice now and I've already completed 150 push-ups. "
Tak
She bashed my butt with the handle of her wooden sword,
"No talking, protrude your back bone towards the outside, I've already told you, you must learn to maintain a good posture while performing any exercise."
Of course, I shut my mouth and kept doing what she told me to do.
It's almost been two weeks. In this time, Nara wakes me up early morning at 5 which wasn't a problem for me and takes me out for jogging.
We usually jog for about an hour, due to my body being warmed I take a short 10 min break and resume with 200 push-ups, squats and hill climbers.
50 pull-ups and an hour of stretching or yoga.
Although seems simple, it's really not.
That is for the morning part.
I usually finish by 9 and go perform my inn duties. By noon I have a lot of freedom and I visit the library, try to perfect this world's language, play with Nero and those group (Yes, he learnt his lesson)and talk with the town folks, or more accurately slumfolks.
During the evenings Alice and me head towards the broken house behind our inn and practice our swords.
Alice learns from Anna, as both of them use a Rapier as their main weapon. I still don't know what affinities she possesses, I don't know anyone's as a matter of fact!!
I learn from this sadistic idiot.
Alice learnt more of the sword. I just swung both my scimitars horizontally, vertically, and diagonally, mildly inducing spherical movements too. For a 1000 times!!
"That's enough for today, pack up. As I said before your father is finally returning back from his mis....work, exited huh kiddo", Nara asked with a ferocious grin.
"....Yeah, I am", I said with an awkward smile.
He wasn't my actual father, what more would you expect?? I did feel some amount of excitement but that was from this body alone.
I was eager to see how he looked but other than that not much.
We quickly packed up with our morning exercises and I returned back to the inn.
Surprisingly the inn was crowded.
It was packed beyond it's capacity.
'Is it because my father is coming back today?? Looks like my father's a famous man in the slums',
It was a given, our building looked like the best in the whole place, all other houses were battered. Some never even had a house.
My thoughts were broken by a certain voice,
"Rey's son, how are you?? How's training??",
A big bushy man with short orange hairs and a long beard asked.
"Uncle Jon, it's been good. I've not really learnt much of swordamanship but the basics is going well now", I said with an awkward laugh.
Uncle Jon was one of the smith's in the slums. He was probably the only one with a better living amenities aside from us and a few others.
The inn which was surrounded by plethora of gossips and talks died down.
A tall man, around 6'2 entered the inn. He had black hair and a matching beard trimmed perfectly. His eyes were crystal blue. He gave of a powerful Aura. He held a sphere attached to his back and a Japanese yumi behind his back.
His waist had an empty quive.
His right eye had a metal eyepatch covering them.
He wore a long brown coat which covered his whole body.
"Sir Reynolds,"
"Reynolds",
"Master Reynolds",
"Lord Reynolds",
"Captain Reynolds",
Many of them were excited that my father had returned.
They all called him with respect, sheer respect.
I felt an unknown feeling.
I felt relieved and I felt longing.
Yes, I felt like hugging my father, no this kid's father.
Amidst all the noise, the man looked at my direction and his face showed a sudden warmth. He looked happy as soon as he saw me.
"Dad," I uttered involuntarily.
My body moved on it's own and embraced my father.
"Hahaha, look at Roy, you've grown a bit more taller, I also heard you're learning swordsmanship, even awakened two elements, excellent. That's my son now, today everything's on me" he said with a loud grin.
All began cheering and enjoying. They began asking about his expedition and other things.
After the commotion died down, my father sat next to me and enquired about my life,
"So, how has it been Roy. It's been 4 months now, I'm happy you finally agreed to wield a sword. Although you should've started when you were 5, never is too late.", he said witha warm smile.
"Yea, it's been good Dad. I've been helping Anna and Nara in the inn. They've also been training me. I want to learn magic too. But it seems like I have to wait for a while."
"Yes, that's right. Learning magic can wait. For now you need to learn to defend yourself. Dedicate yourself to training Roy, nothing stays with you if you don't put in the effort. The world is harsh", he said with a dark expression. "Well, all that for later. Let's go have something come on".
We went toward Anna and Nara to have something to eat. Alice sat next to me and began asking about my affinities. That's right I hadn't told her about my affinities. She only knows about me sensing mana.
I was about to ask something when Alice interrupted,
"Uncle Rey, where have you been for the past 5 months?? Hope you have brought us some gifts" Alice asked with anticipation in her eyes.
This when a strange change occurred in the atmosphere.
I noticed it, the heaviness in air. Something was stirring up, something not quite good.