Volume 2 Chapter 13
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Who are you? That is a profound question that even the young man being asked could not answer immediately. Who is he really? For these past few months, he has been doing those things that the normal him, would not be able to do. But for some reason, every time he is faced with a difficult situation his mind would suddenly switch, and then his attitude, way of thinking, and actions would suddenly flip 180 degrees and he would turn into a different person.
Though Curt is aware of his actions, he still feels that he is a different person. When he got alchemy knowledge, it really made him interested, and really learned everything. He felt happy that at least he knows how to concoct medicine, and this knowledge made him really appreciate the things that have entered his mind.
Then when he explored his newfound abilities and learned more about them, he was really elated. Sculpting and molding of materials is the thing that made him really astonished the most. He did not expect that such a thing is possible. He is able to mold metal, stone, wood, and even water to his will. This insane ability almost made Curt a bit dumbfounded, but he decided not to show it to anyone.
That's why when sculpting, he pretends to use sharp tools and water as a cover-up.
And the most mysterious of all, the glyphs. The glyphs are symbols that invoke mysterious power that can control the energy in his surroundings. These characters are very unique that one mistake would render them useless. Hence one should be careful enough in drawing glyphs and it is the hardest to learn out of all the knowledge inside his mind.
Until now, he is only at the tip of the iceberg in his understanding and knowledge in spite of those experiences he already has in his memories.
So the question, 'Who are you?' is very profound for Curt and has already made him feel a bit uncomfortable.
As Jenny Mae looks at Curt and his expression upon asking the question, doubt immediately filled her heart. She knew that something is wrong with him but she could not point it out. However, she knew that it all started that one fateful morning of June.
She didn't know why she decided to sleep in his house, but she knew that that day everything suddenly changes.
"What… what do you mean, who I am? It's me… Curt… your boyfriend…" Curt replied with a confused expression on his face.
However, Jenny Mae already caught everything in her eyes and knew that he is hiding something. But she did not want to delve into that any longer. She knew that this guy is in love with her and she has proven that fact already. So she is confident that he would not betray her.
The reason for her coming today, it to experience his cooking. Ever since she tasted his cooking, her taste buds seem weird all of a sudden. Those meals she really likes before and thought that they were the best tasting food in her life now taste like ordinary dishes.
So she came here today to see Curt and also to eat.
Curt who saw her looking at the table behind him, knew what she wanted and smile. He did not think twice and without warning grabs Jenny Mae's hand and drags her inside the house.
She was a bit taken aback, but she did not reject his hands. She feels weird actually… she didn't want him holding her, yet deep inside of her she wanted it, she seem to like the feeling of his touch. Suddenly, she remembers what they did last time before they enter the campus.
It was a kiss. Her very first kiss with him… she was confused, aroused, and angry. She didn't know why, but her complex emotion rendered her speechless, and could not react properly.
Yet she did not actually dislike it, in fact, she seems to want more.
Of course, she would not say this to him. She is a proud woman, an esper, and a fighter. How could she lower herself and act like a frail woman in front of her man?
And so, she just followed Curt inside the house and sat on the sofa.
Soon, a mouthwatering aroma wafted through the air as Curt began serving the dishes on the table. Jenny Mae's eye could not help but grew wide in excitement as she looks at the delicious-looking dishes.
It did not take long before the two had a very nice dinner and sat down on the sofa while looking at each other.
"Jenny… I… I'm really happy that you like the food." Curt said with a bit of an awkward expression on his face.
He did not know what to say, so he just picks any topic in mind.
"It's really good… I hope you can teach me how to cook someday…" she replied with a smile.
The two shared a chat as they pass the night with Jenny Mae sleeping in his bed and Curt outside.
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A week has passed since the destruction of the terrorist group and the discovery of their base in the Kor city. Because the terrorist was found in a privately owned land, the city government decided to check every nook and corner of the city, even those rich mansions did not escape the scrutiny of the city and the army.
They actually found some remnant groups hiding and were all caught. It was a very fruitful week for the authorities and this made everyone heave a sigh of relief.
As for Curt, he has already passed his assessments and has received his esper rank. But it seems that his esper power is considered mediocre, but what baffled the examiners the most is that he is actually able to wield all the different elements, fire, wind, water, earth, and metal. However, they were all dismayed to learn that all of his aptitudes to all of these elements is only up to level 3.
Hence Curt, though an esper, but is considered as the one with the lowest esper power in the city.
Of course, he didn't mind it, even Jenny Mae is a bit skeptical of the result but it is still the result of the entire test he has taken, so they still accepted it.
Esper College for this time is still close and is said to open 2 weeks later. As he is now an esper, he is required to go to Esper College. This is for his safety and the safety of the people around him. It is a fact that although espers are great, they are still powerful and holds a great threat to everyone around them if their powers are unchecked. Hence it is required for espers to enter the college to learn how to control their power.
And since the college is not yet open, Curt decided to spend his time in the convenience store with Boss Land and the rest. And he would also, from time to time, help with the workshop beside the convenience store.
Curt spent his time like this, and Jenny Mae seems to have already enjoyed spending time with him as she would always visit his house, either for dinner or a sleepover.
Yet up to this time, Curt did not make a move towards her, which made Jenny Mae a bit relaxed. However, she did not know why, but there is a tinge of disappointment in her heart which she could not put her mind into it.
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It was the last day before Esper College would start, and tonight, Jenny Mae did not visit him. Curt has asked Jenny if he could visit her in her home, but she would always say no, so although he started to miss her, he did not have a choice but to endure it.
Hence he decided to visit his underground laboratory under his bed. As he walked inside, Curt immediately noticed the growth of the plants in the corner and the herbal aroma in the air. The table is filled with different stuff which he used to practice his crafting techniques and on another side are different stacks of yellow paper which is filled with glyphs and runes.
Curt has busied himself these past few days and has already improved in his learning. The things in his mind are slowly combining with his current memory. He knows that once he absorbed the memory, he would be able to use that knowledge without the feel of his body being controlled by some unknown force. It would really be his very own knowledge.
When that would happen? He didn't know. But he did not want to stop and he knew that by continuously learning will his progress be stable.
As he walks to another table, he could already see the thing he has been working for a few days now. The simple-looking dagger lying on the table seems to be glowing when the light shines on its surface.
"With this traveling outside the city would be a cinch…" Curt said with a slight gleam on his eyes.
He has been working on this low-level flying sword. Though it will only have a mediocre fighting capability, it's fine because its main purpose is for ease of traveling outside.
Curt began to busy himself writing glyphs on the dagger little by little. He knew that his energy is not yet enough to be able to complete this process in one go. But with this slow progression, he could feel his familiarity with writing glyph getting smoother.
As of this moment, the glyph he is writing is not some simple low-level glyph that he used to write. These glyphs are medium to high-level glyphs that are a bit harder than the usual. With only one mistake then he would scrap his flying half-finished flying sword and start all over again. And he could not afford such delay.
On his side, one could actually see a couple of scrapped metal that looks like daggers.
Outside Curt's house, the darkness that covered the land has already been pushed back by the golden rays of the sun.
Right at this moment, a figure suddenly walks out of the underground laboratory after the bed shifted to the side.
Curt is currently wearing a smiling face and his expression is that of contentment.
Although he feels a bit weak right now, yet he is satisfied with his work.
In his hand, a small dagger slowly floated as if supported by a thin line of invisible string.
"It's finally done!…" Curt said with a wide smile.