On the third day of training, Padt could not hold back his curiosity and asked Redi: "Redi, what's that iron wheel and that iron chair in the corner of the courtyard used for? Are they Alyssa and Schwald's toys? "
Redi shook his head: "They're not toys. They're instruments I used to train with. They can also be used as toys for children, but they don't like to play with them. "
"Instruments used for training? I don't understand. "Padt looked at the two items again, but he could not see any connection between them and training.
"When I was young, I accidentally made a beehive when I was playing in the forest. I was so scared that I closed my eyes and swung the twig in my hand. Even though I managed to kill a lot of them, I was still stung until my head was full of bumps and bruises all over my body. I had to recuperate at home for more than a month before I recovered. It was this incident that left a shadow in my heart. Don't laugh, this is what the master said. "Redi looked at Padt who was laughing unhappily.
"Alright, I'm sorry. It's my fault. Please continue." Padt apologized to Redi.
"I used to learn swordsmanship from my father, and after I came to Moront, I learned from Uncle Galiland. He's the owner of the Red Raven Tavern. Don't be fooled by his limp, he's a Gold-ranked swordsman. I performed well when I was training alone. But when I held a sword and fought with someone, as long as I saw the opponent's sword light, I couldn't help but think of the cold light flashing on the stinger of the wild bees when they stung me. Thus, I couldn't help but close my eyes and brandish the sword in my hand as if it was a tree branch. I completely forgot all the sword moves that I had learned, and I couldn't use them no matter what. My father and Uncle Galiland were very angry with me. They said that I was not made for swordsmanship … … "
"Then aren't you good at using your sword now? You didn't have that problem when you sparred with me yesterday." Padt did not expect Redi to have a habit of closing his eyes. He was unconvinced that he was a 3-star Steel swordsman, yet he was able to fight to a draw with Redi, a 3-star Bronze Rank swordsman. Padt did not notice Redi closing his eyes during the sparring. Instead, his eyes were opened wider than a bell, and he stared closely at Padt's every move. This made him a little suspicious of Redi's claims of having a problem were true.
"Of course I'm fine now. Master cured me using those two instruments. The big wheel is called the hollow wheel, and the iron chair is called the swivel chair, "Redi said.
"Hollow wheel? Swivel chair? Can these two things cure your habit of closing your eyes? Tell me, how did you cure it? "Padt was interested.
"Yes, after I followed Master for a few days, Master discovered my habit of closing my eyes. Thus, my master patiently asked me what was the reason for me to close my eyes out of habit. Finally, he helped me recall the time when I encountered wild bees when I was a child. My master said that it was these wild bees that left a shadow in my heart, making me close my eyes whenever I encountered danger. This was the mentality of an ostrich. Don't ask me what an ostrich is, I don't know either. The owner said that it was a kind of bird that lived in the desert. When they encountered an enemy, they would stick their head into the sand, thinking that they would not be in danger if they could not see the enemy. Do you think there are such stupid birds? "
"What happened after that?" Padt listened with great interest.
"Master said that it would take a long time to cure my illness. He needed to go through some kind of psychological counseling to slowly change my fear of danger. However, he said that there was a quick cure. It was very painful and uncomfortable, but it allowed me to increase my ability to see things that were moving fast. As long as I could see things that were not moving fast, I would not feel danger and close my eyes out of habit. That way, my illness would naturally be cured. "Redi said.
Padt asked: "You chose the quick cure?" “
"Of course. When Master asked me which method to choose, I naturally chose the quick cure. Thus, Master ordered this hollow wheel and swivel chair. However, I never thought that these two things would be so scary. It took me two months to get used to them. Master said that I was already cured and brought a nest of wild bees over. He smeared honey on my body and gave me a sword to focus on stabbing them down. I was very afraid at first, but when I released the bees, I noticed that their speed suddenly became very slow. I could even see their fluttering wings clearly. I easily stabbed them to death with my sword. " When Redi talked about the process of the cure, he looked like he could not bear to recall it. However, he was very excited when he talked about the result.
"Master said that my current ability is called Dynamic Vision. As long as I focus, I can see the trajectory of fast objects. Brother Padt, for example, when we were fighting yesterday, I could see every single one of your attacks clearly, and it was effortless for me to counter them. Even if you are a 3-Star Steel Warrior, you can't do anything to me, a 3-Star Bronze Warrior. That's why we fought to a draw. "
Padt looked at the hollow wheel and swivel chair in the corner and had an idea: "Then, Redi, if I train with this wheel and swivel chair like you, will I be able to gain Dynamic Vision like you?"
Redi was surprised: "I think so. I heard from Master that these two things are used to train normal people to gain Dynamic Vision. If you want, I can ask Master if he allows it. But brother Padt, the training process is very painful. You might even feel like you're better off dead. Do you want to reconsider? "
Padt shook his head: "There's no need to reconsider. If I have Dynamic Vision like you, my strength will definitely improve and I'll be able to protect Young Master better. I'll go ask Young Master myself. "
"No need, I'll go ask for you." Redi suddenly became excited and ran towards the house.
Padt touched the wheel and swivel chair: "These two things look simple, but are they really as scary and unbearable as Redi said? Is Redi just trying to scare me? "
Redi quickly ran back and said excitedly: "Brother Padt, Master has agreed to it. But he said if you want to train, you must persevere. You can't give up halfway. "
Pat said, 'I'll see it through. I won't give up halfway. I swear.'
"Very well. Shall we start now? Master said he'll train you according to the way I trained you. I guarantee you'll have the same Dynamic Vision as me. "Redi seemed to be taking pleasure in Padt's misfortune.
Maybe it's just my imagination? Padt thought to himself.
The rumbling of a carriage could be heard from outside the courtyard. It was Kelly returning from a shopping spree in the market.
Redi and Padt went over to help her carry the bags of goods from the carriage to the warehouse.
"Kelly, what are we having for lunch?" Redi asked.
"Steaks for lunch," said Kelly, "and stewed fish soup, vegetable salad, fruit pudding, and Eliza's favorite drumstick."
"Hmm. Kelly, make one less steak for lunch. Don't waste it." Redi said.
"Why? Young Master isn't coming back for lunch? "Kelly asked.
Redi laughed: "No, Young Master, you will know soon enough … …"
--- Dividing Line ---
It was late at night, and everything was quiet. Even the croaking of the frogs on the shore of the Moon Lake was much quieter.
Outside the window, the silvery moonlight shone over the silent Dawn Academy, painting the forest, grass, houses and houses with a new layer of silver.
Loriste put on his clothes and stood in front of the window, looking at the Moon Lake in the moonlit night. The white curtains fluttered in the night breeze, dancing in the silver moonlight.
Looking at the hourglass on the table, it should be around two o 'clock in the morning. However, Laurist still did not feel sleepy. After hesitating for a long time, Laurist decided to take a walk around the Moon Lake. Perhaps that would calm his heart …
August had passed, and it should be September 1st now. The academy was officially on holiday.
A few days ago, President Peterson had delivered the box containing thirty gold yuan scrolls to Lollister. He had also repeatedly thanked the instructors and assistants of the teaching team, because Young Master Peterson had awakened his fighting aura just like the other students.
Dean Levins had also given out the promised reward of one thousand gold coins. In addition to President Peterson's three thousand gold coins and the remaining funds from before, there was a total of more than four thousand gold coins. As the head instructor, Laurist received three hundred gold coins. Hughes, Marlin, and Anfia, the three assistant instructors, received two hundred gold coins each. The twenty-four instructors received one hundred gold coins each, and the twenty-four assistants received fifty gold coins each. Everyone was beaming with joy, and the remaining ten gold coins became the expenses for the celebration. After a night of revelry at the Red Raven Tavern, even Laurist vomited three times.
There was also the duel on the day of the external challenge. Laurist had finally proven his title as the Silver Invincible with his three thousand consecutive victories. Now that the event was over, Dawn Academy had already gotten the sculpture instructors and students to do a comprehensive and detailed physical measurement of Laurist. When the next semester started, a bronze statue of Laurist would be erected in the academy. The story of Black Iron Locke, the Silver Invincible would forever be a legend in Dawn Academy.
After a few more days, Aire would be done with his business. At that time, Lollister would have another twenty-six thousand gold fords in his pocket. Together with the money he had saved up at home, he would have nearly thirty thousand gold coins. He could be considered to be sitting on top of a fortune. In Morent City, he could be considered a rich man. Even if he did nothing for ten years, it wouldn't matter if he just ate and did nothing.
When the next semester started in October, the academy wouldn't arrange any more missions for Laurist. Laurist could stay at home and enjoy himself, or he could form a team with his close friends and go on an adventure. This was how he had been in the past. Now that the academy's matters were over and the holidays were over, logically speaking, he should feel relaxed without any burdens. However, Laurist kept feeling as if there was something pressing down on his heart, a heavy feeling that made him feel restless and uneasy. Just like tonight, Laurist found that he couldn't sleep.
The silver moonlight shone on the Moon Lake, and the ripples sparkled.
Laurist sat on a rock by the lake, looking at the rippling surface of the lake in the night wind, and silently pondered …
Yes, he was indeed running away. A few days ago, he could use the duel, the battle energy class, and other school matters as an excuse to avoid making that decision. Now that everything was over, he finally had to face that choice.
Why did he have to go back and inherit the territory? It was a completely unfamiliar place with unfamiliar people, and he had to solve his family's predicament. It was a pit of fire. Was it really that good to be a lord? Laurist couldn't understand. He had lived in Morent City for ten years, and was familiar with everything here. He had his friends, his job, and his legend here. This was his home.
Laurist really didn't want to go back to be a lord, and he was very satisfied with his current life. After ten days, Sadekamp admitted to Laurist that life here was like heaven compared to his family's territory. Whether it was food, clothing, or daily necessities, the family's territory couldn't compare to this place. That place was too remote and backward.
But why did his heart always throb? There seemed to be a voice in his heart calling out to him to leave this place and return to his hometown to inherit the territory. This might be the soul imprint that the Norton family had left in this body. It longed to return to his hometown and revitalize the family. That was the deepest wish of every Norton descendant.
Yes, he had already made the decision to stay in Morent City and not return to inherit the territory as the lord of a remote countryside. This caused a conflict with the soul imprint hidden in his bones. That was why his thoughts were heavy, and he was restless and suffering from insomnia. If he continued to cause trouble, he didn't know how his body would be tormented. Perhaps it wouldn't matter as long as he endured until March next year. By then, the family would choose the baron's illegitimate son to be the lord, and that would have nothing to do with him.
Actually, what did it matter if he was an illegitimate son? Wasn't it all the baron's bloodline? Why did it have to be so clear? Suddenly, a strong throb appeared in his heart, and he felt a chill run down his spine.
"Achoo!" Laurist sneezed loudly.
Alright, alright, an illegitimate son is an illegitimate son. Of course, he can't compare to me, the legitimate heir of the bloodline. Locke, we are one now. My soul and your body. If something happens to either of us, we won't feel good. Please stop tormenting yourself, alright? Laurist begged his body softly for mercy. His heart gradually calmed down, but Laurist seemed to hear a soft cry, "I want to go home, I want to go home …"
Yes, I want to go home too. Locke, you can still go back to your home, but I can never go back to mine …
Laurist sat on a rock by the lake and cried silently. When the sky started to brighten, the tears on his face had already dried up. Laurist stood up and said to the rising sun, "Locke, let's go home together."
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