"Oy, you. . .really making fun of me aren't you?"
Luginas complained after Grunt's explanation.
"That is. . .only the 'bad' part my friend"
"No, that's the worst! Me!? a teacher!? if this isn't insane then you're making fun of me!"
Luginas grumbled and trying to retort. . .what Grunt proposed is, Luginas would become the teacher of Magic class and not a Combat class or anything. A Magic class!
Grunt then explained, afterall, she knew very well she isn't Luginas match when controlling magick. Not because of his 'special traits' but because of his accumulated knowledge since when that even she doesn't know of. Even though he breaks a dimensions of representation of normal human; talent and perseverance are still needed when learning Magic and she's wondering why the current Luginas doesn't have that.
Luginas' Adventurers items along with
Actually for Luginas, not wearing them --his companion before Grunt-- is the same as seeing himself naked which is surprisingly, his 'only' weakness Grunt exploited decades ago.
And only now did the Meister asks his partner, his aid since they parted. So, he's thinking if he will accept the current deal or not. . .but he feel guilty if he didn't accept her 'very first' offer. . . Still. . .why it has to be a teacher!?
"You already had a Student, yet you still find it troublesome?" The Meister stated after noticing Luginas restless reaction. but for some reason, her back is facing against Luginas since she transformed into her original form and only glance at him from time to time.
"Joy is different; talent, persistence, and. . ." Luginas paused after a big sigh. . . afterall, Joy's Trait is
Thanks to that said Adventurer, Luginas' cover is almost blown off but Joy covers him up and as his payment; he'll become its teacher. But he only gave it advise and lesson. only honed its ability to adapt in every situation, that's all. . .
Hearing his word, Grunt chuckles again. as an Elder Adventurer Grand Master; She knew the 'weakest' S Rank adventurer, Joy. . .Joy And Gin is indeed the same coin facing a mirror. Not just their personality, even their past is almost the same. But that story is for the later.
"Don't worry, the students here, many of them are worthy. Actually, I cherry picked those who have talents and not just their riches. . .And like Joy but a bit different; my Herlinn could discern ones 'Karma', good right?" Grunt explained excitedly.
Discerning ones Karma is like seeing ones Magical talent from the naked eye. Herlinn, for some reason, have that ability.
"I. . .cannot rebut, yes?" Luginas deeply sigh. But still wondering, is that Herlinn kid is trustworthy?
"You can, but I'm telling you, this is only bad part"
"then, what's the worst?"
Like what she said the last time, Grunt answered Luginas question. She also sigh which is unbefitting for her, so she slowly explained.
"This Kingdom will fall. . ."
". . .if the Princess was killed, right?"
Luginas continued Grunt's word as she only nodded. . .afterall, they all knew--and everyone knew. There is only one heir of current King and Queen. And that, is the Princess Rumi. The little girl he escorted from his guild through here.
After a couple of pauses, Luginas heavily sighed and spoken, "Id never thought even a Guild Master would become the Kingdom's political tools" he halfheartedly stated.
"Well, its not about tools or politics. . .the princess life is really in danger, at the very least she needs protection"
"Hmm? why so? aren't this renowned as strongest kingdom? who in their right mind would wage war against it and through killing that brat? also, there are many strong Adventurer, AND Hero that they summoned, at the very least, let them do this job done, why am I still needed? This is troublesome you know?" Squinting, Luginas slightly angered.
"You should know already, of all, only you whom I trusted the most, what I mean is--your strength alone. Especially the last bloodline; the princess, if she die, the kingdom's foundation would surely collapse. . .and a world war between kingdom would trigger; fighting the role over the strongest, you don't want that to happen right? or you cannot idle anymore." she then followed, "and as for making a war, yes, there is indeed an insane group who would dare do so. . .but if they would, they only did it behind the shadow. . ."
Frowned, Luginas show some curiosity
Grunt continued "the ever growing, and newly powerhouse called Hannibal. . ." she answered and look at Luginas' reaction
But the Meister is flaggergasted. Not a single killing intent nor an urge of wrath is leaking from her friends eyes or aura at all, she then reacted. . ."This is surprising, for you not to feel anything hearing the name"
With usual not my problem demeanor, Luginas answered "Why so? I already obtain judgement, and this kingdom's problem? like I care though" and I can slack inside the uncharted. Is what Luginas thought. . .
"But your friend is in trouble here, see? you won't help your bestfriend? well, if you want payment, I'll give u my body, fufu~"
"Tsk! you wretched, is this your plan from the beginning!?"
After then the Meister undress her clothes, of course he take what she said as a joke. Afterall, she always teases him like this.
"Why would I? you know me full well. . .I've been in this operation for how many decades already, and only now that this problem arose, I'd never thought its also the same Organization that devastates your life--who emerged out of nowhere" noticing her eyes isn't smear with lies 'and' a naked body, Luginas sighed deeply
it was then Luginas remembered his supposedly forgotten past, from when the time he 'thought' he's just a normal child and a villager. . .thanks to these same Organization for giving him his goal for vengeance and how he become a battle craze warrior even before becoming an adventurer; achieved an unimaginable feat thereafter, recorded to Book of Legends and Myths, in which, he isn't even dreamed to be.
Luginas then reply "How should I confirm you're still the same person that I know of? afterall, people tends to change in each passage of time. . .even I. . ." but noticing her unusual reaction as if he hit the jackpot, he awkwardly sigh and stop rubbing any more salt ". . .jeez, alright but spare me this time, I won't fight for this stupid quagmire, I'll protect those kids but it is you who should solve the matter at hand. I'm already a bystander, please remember that too. We walk a different path since then, so the problem it cause you, you held it responsible"
His answer is what she was waiting. . .Grunt feel euphoria and elated and cannot contain her feelings any longer, she pounced the poor Luginas who's still shoving his small body in the small soft chair with her naked body. Even though she finds his word, harsh or mean. His personality betrays his own demeanor. She knew what beyond his dishonest word was his honest heart. . .