Chapter 4 - 5 years later

In a secluded area before the sun rose a figure could be seen swinging a wooden sword. This figure was 5 year old Enyo. A lot has changed in his very short life but he adapted fast. After he was born the empire was invade and his father was tasked to help defend and expel the invaders. The war was intense and before long 5 years had past. He was growing fast and hasn't seen his father since the day of his birth. All of a sudden he heard a noise and became vigilant. He felt a presence approach from behind and before it could get close he attacked. Quickly spinning and slashing with his sword only to be caught as if nothing happened. Good slash boy but you'll need to be much stronger if you want to hurt me. The figure spoke before moving into the light. When Enyo saw him he was surprised before he called out dad you're finally back. Hearing her son Rani came outside only to see her husband holding their son. Tears started streaming from her eyes as she ran to him hugging him after being apart for so long. Sorry for keeping you waiting he said his voice sounding tired after such a long war. The family quickly walked into the house before getting settled. Enyo had many questions for his father but knew he should give his parents time together before speaking. I'm going to wash up and get ready for breakfast he spoke before quickly running to his room. Rani examined her husband before gasping she noticed his left eye was missing. He could only smile wryly and explain what happened. Being the strongest knight he was often targeted by the opposing empire. He ended up being ambushed by 15 top tier warriors and mages. He was some how able to escape. No matter how strong he was it was impossible to escape unscathed. She wanted to heal it but knew only level 6 healers could bring back lost body parts and she was only level 4. He quickly noticed his wife's thoughts before smile and telling her not to worry about it before continuing his story. The empire has shifted to a defensive posture just Incase their enemies want to attack them while in their weakened state. They already lost a portion of their territory due to this conflict and needed time to recover their strength. The only reason the war ended was due to the emperor stepping in as the strongest being in the empire and coming to an agreement with the opposing kingdom. They both stayed silent for a while after he finished speaking. Musashi now that it's all over what will we do know. Musashi pondered for a while before saying Enyo's awakening will be in 2 years it's time for me to start training him. Being the son of both of us I know he'll be talented. And he will need to be strong for the approach storm. Rani nodded before saying what field shall we train him in. Since she cultivated on the magic path and he cultivated the warrior path she felt it best to try to chose one for him. Musashi shook his head and said, it's not right for us to choose for him let's let him make that decision as it will determine a big portion of his life from this point on. While they were talking Enyo was his room reading a book on the different kinds of magic not knowing the plans his parents were making for him.