KROGER'S POV
Now I know about the past, so now I know what should I do.
To get my revenge, I must get out of this Tower after gaining enough strength. There's only one way, only one key. I must obtain it.
That why we are here, the biggest city in the Tower. You can find every one demons, humanoid beasts, ancient spirits and what not. The city is full of big structures and a market bustling with activity, vibrant and lively.
We are here for one particular reason, that is to get our exploration license.
Explorers are those demons who explore the unknown of this Tower. There is just one requirement, you must be strong.
Because while exploring you can encounter hostile demons or the ancient spirits. Those who happens to be at sleep for thousands of years.
An explorers main job is to provide information about resources at a place and protect the mining team from hostility. It is an highly sort after because after demon king took his army to conquer the human world. There were not many strong demons were left.
We are getting this because we need to get the key that we can only try to find, we don't know where it is ore how it even looks like.
Kael suddenly handed me his sword and ask me to hand my sword to him. He explained that I still can't control my sword's power so it would be better to not use it. He said it in a strong tone. Although he might seems like a rude person but he is very loving and caring inside, he has always looked after me and protected me .
Many times he has risked his own life to save mine.whereas arin, on the exterior may looks like a timed guy but he is similar to what kael is from outside, strong, brave and hero like. They have my teacher's, my admirers and my father figures.
But, now i can't just rely on them, I must also protect them and alongside that fulfill my destiny.
"You look like you just lost a spar" kael said. Yeah that's his humor. We chuckled, arin then calmed me down and gave me some water. Then he said "I know it must have been hard to know about your past. And I can also tell you fell uneasy about everything but I assure you there is nothing to worry about. As long as we are with you, there is no one who can harm you".
Those word were exactly what was needed to cheer me up. With this we decided to do some sightseeing before heading to the the explorers hall.
We stop by some shops to stoke up our supplies and on a open ground to warm up before the exam. They told me that it is a very hard to pass as they passed on there 3rd and 4 th try. On our way to explorers hall. We made a final stop at a local bar to gather some intel about the city. It seems that it is quiet similar to other floors where a Mayer has all the power. While heading out we eve dropped on some demons discuss that it's a special day because today the Mayers son named Alfred is scheduled to take his exam. So, it turns out I can't get my license today. But I am not worried about that.
When we were at the hall to confirm the rumors. I saw here. The younger sister of Alfred. All the from hall to hotel near by , arin kept teasing me about the girl ,while kael looks worried.
Next day we made to hall on time. I registered with the reception and made my way to a open arena. Where an old looking demon standing there with his wooden stick. Kael and arin made there way to the stand. I was given just one instruction, not to hold back. Exam was simple me and the old demon will have a spar and then he decides whether I will pass or not. And with a buzzer we started.
I started by reinforcing my blade and my body with magic on the other hand I can't sence any magic from him. In an instance I dashed and swang at him but there he was standing beside my sword. Did I miss, no he was here. How he can move so fast. I swang again applying more magic into my attack and there he was blocking with his wooden stick with little to no magic. I started wondering what is happening. I see arin getting nervous and agitated and kael looks unsurprised like he expected it to happen.
He then send me flying with just one kick. I quickly gather my self and started circling him and send small slashes trying to find any gapes in his defense.
What should I do, then kael shouted from the crowd "remember your training ". Training, I started going through my taring of six years mentally. But I haven't learned what to do against an opponent who is superior to you in all terms. Then I suddenly remembered. He once said to me "absolute power does not mean you are strong, it means you have more tools to wark with then others. Strength lies within your, if you have a strong will you are strong."
With that in mind . I charged my blade with magic and prepared a huge attack. My blade glow with flames from the hell HELLFANG". With that i song a firey slash toward him which even splits the ground. I got him for sure this time. When the dust settled he was standing there unfazed. I can't believe what I witnessed. Then he calming said " You passed young man". And just like that i got my license.
Now the exploration begins
End of the chapter