Then after a while, they went to bed. The following morning, Liebe woke up early and went for a walk, and in front of Dorm 1 he saw Isurugi training. He just silently stood there and observed, and after a while Isurugi noticed and turned red from embarrassment.
Isurugi said, "Sir, I'm sorry, I didn't notice you were watching."
Liebe said, "It's okay. You sure are strong and quite skilled with a broadsword."
Isurugi said, "No sir, it isn't that."
Liebe said, "I see, you aren't satisfied with yourself. Let's sit down."
And then Liebe asked, "So tell me, why is it that you aren't satisfied with your strength? Was it a defeat that you can't take back, or a tragedy that burns inside?"
Isurugi said, "It's something I want to forget, sir."
Liebe said, "If it hurts so much, why not talk about it? Plus, as of right now, I don't have anything better to do. Besides, it helps to talk about it."
Isurugi said, "Sir, it's complicated."
Liebe said, "It's okay if you don't want to talk about it. I know how hard certain topics can be. But listen, since you want to be stronger and join the academy, here is what I suggest. You give up for this year and apply next year, since there are a lot of basic things you don't know yet. And in this year, I will teach you the physical and practical aspects. Licht will teach you the theoretical parts, and Alysa will teach you the etiquette needed. Then, when you enter, you will be the best."
Isurugi said, "Why, sir?"
Liebe said, "Why what?"
Isurugi said, "Why help me, despite knowing I'm just your slave?"
Liebe said, "So what? I have better things to do than care about that. If I have that much time, it's better to train than waste it in discrimination. Okay then, also, can you do me a favor?"
Isurugi said, "Yes, sir."
Liebe said, "Well, Alysa and Licht are still sleeping, so when they wake up, just tell them I had something to do so I might be a bit late for class. Okay then, see ya. And if you ever want to talk, you know where to find me. Now then, I'm taking off."
And then Liebe flew away to Valhalla Island. He entered the giant cave in the stone mountain and said, "Hey dragon, I'm here."
The dragon said, "Get lost, kid. I have better things to do."
Liebe said, "I'm Liebe Faust, heir to the throne of the House of Faust. Become my Familia."
The dragon said, "Why?"
Liebe said, "Because I want to be stronger. I want to stop any more tragedy in the world."
The dragon said, "Listen, kid, follow me."
She went deeper into the cave until they reached a lava pool, and on an obsidian pedestal was an egg.
Liebe said, "Is that—?"
The dragon said, "I'm Kera, and I'm the one who laid it. And now I don't have much time left."
Liebe looked at the egg and clenched his fists. His eyes hardened with determination.