The sound of wind could be heard every time Aureus would swing his wooden sword around. The heavy swings he would display could be seen as being way over the top, making him open to any attack from the opposite side. However, his determination wasn't something he could scoff at; even he could feel the passion he had on every strike. They were strikes of purpose and resolve. He and the sword were one collective mind with a single goal: Defeating the enemy in front.
Even though Mylo commanded Aureus combative spirit, he was still lacking in terms of skills and firsthand experience. Which actually surprised Mylo, he never fought in a battle in the real world himself; even in his past life. What little experience in terms of battle he had was against monsters inside the game. Without realizing it, he started getting better and better in the art of battle. He was still no match against a martial art practitioner but in second chronicles he still had assistance from skills and equipment he gained during the course of his play time, which could bring him in equal or higher battle power against a player that has good fighting capabilities but lacked in game skills. This realization made him even more excited for the PvP event that would concretely show him the actual difference between him and others, in particular those that are well versed in the art of combat.
In less than ten minutes, Aureus breath started getting heavier and his movement slower. His fiery eyes were still vividly alive but his body wasn't as much. Rushing his actions while disregarding his stamina wasn't the best course of action for a young boy such as him. This sparing match allowed Aureus to grasp his mistake and principally his flaws. He learned a valuable lesson; which was not to waste his movement recklessly and to keep himself focused while disregarding his emotions; be it excitement, anger or sadness.
"Ha~, seems like I got a bit too eager. Even though I lost this bet, I still learned valuable lessons. Thank you big brother."
"Glad I could be of help. And you'd better keep your promise."
"Don't worry! I will make sure to listen and act upon father's demands."
"Good."
"What would you be doing now big brother?"
"Hmmm, how about we spar for a few more hours? If Efferus doesn't show up during that time, I'll just have to come by another day."
"Oh! Let's play then!"
"Since when has sparring been a game? Hahahaha!"
With around nine and a half hour left for the tournament to start, Mylo decided to spend this time with Aureus. Even though some would think it was a waste of time and that he could spend it in a more productive work. He didn't feel that it was a complete waste. in a way he still wanted to enjoy the game in his own way. Constantly thinking about getting stronger for revenge would eventually corrupt his mind and he didn't want that to happen, he wanted his revenge to be a stimulus for growth and not one of mental illness.
Mylo could feel his bond with Aureus growing with each passing hour; they would spar for an hour at a time and take a break during that interval. They would casually talk about everything and anything, as if two brothers were spending time deepening their relation. For Mylo this was a new experience, in his past life he never had that deep of a connection with anyone. He never had children, he felt that if he ever had one that this would be the kind of interaction he would have with his child. This thought brought back saddening memories of him and his wife. Even though he and his wife were deeply in love, they couldn't have children. The tragic news of him being infertile was truly devastating, to the point of depression. However, what allowed him to stand strong was his wife, she stayed by his side until the end. Even though he told her that he wouldn't resent her if she left him for another man, one that could provide her with a child she could love and cherish. She wouldn't even listen to what he had to say and would always say, 'I already have a childish man to take care of, one that I deeply care for and that's more than enough.'
"I miss you…"
"…"
[Emperor Bartelemy's VII spirit resonates with your emotions.]
[You have Unlock one of the requirements of understanding Emperor Bartelemy's VII past. (1/2) ]
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*Emotional Resonance with Emperor Bartelemy's VII (1/1)
* A physical object that resonates with Emperor Bartelemy's VII past (0/1)
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[Unlocking the final requirement will provide you with a better understanding of Emperor Bartelemy's VII]
"…"
"Seems like you also had a loving wife…"
[…]
"…"
"BIG BROTHER!"
"Huh? Sorry Aureus I was deep in thought."
"You scared me; you wouldn't answer when I called you. Do you still want to spar?"
"This is enough for today Aureus. I have something to attend to. I'll come back another day to see you and Efferus."
"Okay! I had a lot of fun today big brother. Make sure to visit more often!"
[The Mother who granted you her blessing, smiles at you.]
"…I will!"
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