POV of Kuro
Yesterday we have welcomed Regis and Sera.
Today I'll train them and teach them how the shop works, maybe I'll call master for help.
It's 6 o'clock am, time to wake up.
Me:Hey! You two time to wake up! I said gently."I'll prepare the breakfast, prepare yourselves and meet me at the training field after eating!"
Both of them:Humm…Okay big bro! They said together.
Me:Big bro? I asked surprised.
Regis:Yeah because you are our savior and you look after us like a big brother must do! He said with joy.
Me:It's make me very happy hearing that. I said with a big smile and some tears rolling down my cheeks, hearing them call me big bro remind me Sistine.
I went downstairs and meet a young man of 17 years old with blond hair, brown eyes and pale teint, he is also about 68 in height in armor and with a one hand sword; he was talking with a young lady of 15 years old and with a blue dress and black boots(she has pale blond hair and purple eyes, she was about 65 in height）in the kitchen.
Me:Hi, you two! I said for greet them.
Tsubasa:Hi! She simply replied.
Darnus:Hello Kuro! He greeted.
Me:I'll prepare the breakfast for the kids! I said
Tsubasa:I'll help you! She said as happy as ever.
I prepared the breakfast with Tsubasa and we ate with Darnus.
Tsubasa and Darnus seemed to have gotten close lately. Maybe…
Me:Tell to the kids that I'll be in the field behind the house when they'll finish eating! I said to Tsubasa.
Tsubasa:Okay! Don't be too hard on them! She said with a smile that looks normal at first but mean to obey or there will be awful consequences.
Me:Of course, it's just to be certain that they'll be able to defend themselves alone! I said as monotone as usual hiding my fear, she is kind usual but when she becomes angry she looks like a demon.
Tsubasa:Okay! She simply answered.
Darnus:The kids? He asked confused.
Tsubasa:I'll explain you! She said.
Ten minutes later.
Regis and Sera were coming in the field after eating.
Me:Are you ready? I asked.
Regis:Yeah! He answered with enthusiasm.
Sera:Me as well! She said timidly.
Me:Then, take one of the weapon you like among these! I said pointing at the box full with many kind weapon.
Regis:I'll take these! He said swinging with two little sword(The blades were shining, the first was made of a steel that was enchanted with the core of lightning type beast and can paralyze the foe by infusing some mana inside;the,second was made of a steel that was enchanted with the core of an type beast and can project ice creation by infusing some mana inside).
Kuro's thought:Nice choice, he have a good intuition these swords are the most suitable weapons that he can handle.
Sera:Then I'll take these! She said timidly.
She took two knuckles(they were composed of a fabric that wraps around the arm and a metal plate attached to it that cover back of the hand to the knuckles, they can heighten the impact force when it used to strike while infusing mana).
Kuro's thought:Unexpected, I would have opted for a staff or a bow but it's her choice.Now…
Me:Did you two already learn to manipulate mana? I asked.
Sera:No we are too young to have awaken our magic power! She affirmed.
Regis:Yeah, it's only at 14 or more that the humans can awaken their magic power! He added.
Me:But do you know why is? I asked.
Regis:Not really! He simply answered.
Me:So first lesson, we are all born with a little amount of mana, but it's too sparsely to be used; so during the next years our body absorb mana until there is enough mana to be used! I explained.
Sera:Then the mana that is used during the life is limited in terms of the amount that have been absorbed until the awakening? She asked.
Me:Not exactly, the mana can be restored by eating, sleeping, there are also potions that are used for the restoring of mana; but the limited thing is the utmost amount that can be stored at once by the person; it's why the awakening is at this age! I explained.
Regis:Then, why did you asked? He asked.
Me:Because I'll train you to awaken as strong as possible! I announced.
Sera:But how, isn't the awakening a natural phenomena? He asked confused.
Me:You know, I awakened myself when I was 12! I said.
Sera:How is that possible? She asked.
Me:It's just my theory but I think it was because of the will power I had that day, but also I think that I unconsciously absorbed a big amount of mana! I said.
Regis:Do you think that we can do that as well? He asked with excitement.
Me:Yes, but first your body must be enough trained to support the pressure of the forced absorption of mana, then for the next two months you'll train your bodies and then I'll begin the mana use training! I announced. "Are you ready?"
Them:Yeah! They said while the punched in the air.
Me:Then you'll pass first Regis, you have to touch me to win! I said.
Regis:Just that? I'll beat you! He said.
Me:We'll see. I said.
I took position at the opposite side of the field and took a wooden saber.
3rd POV
Kuro was at the opposite of Regis, he took a fighting pose:left foot forward and left foot back to right, the right arm extended back with the saber and the other arm slightly bent to the right.
He flexed his right leg a little to gain support and threw himself forward at lightning speed on Regis to launch the hostility.
Regis was caught off guard by the speed of the attack of Kuro but managed to dodge despite everything but was scracthed in the face. He was too confident due to the fact that his opponent was only using a wooden saber. Kuro didn't wait a moment to return to the charge as soon as Regis dodged, he threw himself headfirst back with one leg and did a somersault before kicking Regis on the back. causing him to lose his balance which made him fall to the ground; Before he could get up, Kuro was already pointing his saber in front of his face, locking him to the ground. At the moment Kuro said with a grin:"Looks like the victory is mine".
Regis was more impressed than disappointed.
Regis:How did you do that? He asked.
Kuro:It was just a few basic movements! He said as emotionless as usual but seriously.
Sera:Then we'll be able to do that too? She asked.
Kuro:Yes but you need some training before! He answered."Ready to continue?" He asked them.
Sera and Regis:Yeah! They said with joy.
At the same time in the dark nation:
Two men were talking.
The first was dressed in a dark costume intended for royalty: tailor-made clothing adorned with gold; the second wore a white shirt, a black jacket, black pants, black shoes and a black tie: a butler suit.
The first was the ruler of the dark nation, the second was his most loyal subordinate and his personal butler.
The king on his throne, was watching a pale blond boy in a magic crystal ball.
???:My lord, why are you so interested in that boy? Asked the Butler.
???:He is special, he'll become very powerful in the future maybe even more than me! Said the king.
???:So he is a threat to us! Said the butler ready to kill the boy at the moment that the king will order him.
???:Maybe but he is like me, then, I'll make him our ally or maybe more. Who knows? Maybe I will make him my successor! Saided the king a bit sentimental.
???:What? Are you serious my lord? He asked surprised.
???:Yes, and I have a mission for you! Give this to the boy! The king ordered.
???:What is that? The butler asked.
???:Something that will guide him in the future! The king said."Now give it to him and don't make a mistake that will make him suspicious".
???:Yes, my lord! The buttler said before going out of the room.
???:Hum this boy will be a great king!
Back to the training field:
Regis:You…are…too strong! He said out of breath.
Sera:Yeah, you dodged all! She added.
Kuro:With some training you'll be stronger you know! Regis your attacks are too random, sometimes if your opponent is an expert in the analysis of the movements, the unpredictability can be useful but you use too much energy unnecessarily while fighting like this but your speed of adaptation is very impressive, you can follow my eye movements but use your speed more than too focused attacks! Sera, you are very precise in your shots but you neglect your defense, focusing too much on the attack without defending the openings that the enemy can explode so you are sure to lose if you cannot compete physically, however with your technique you should aim for specific points to hinder your opponent while keeping a good defense! So good job you two! He said with a smile.
Regis:Then with your advices we'll become the strongest! He said.
Sera:Yeah! She said as nooding.
Kuro:Then it's all for today! He said.
Tsubasa:Yeah, it's time for lunch! She said with a big smile as she appeared from behind Kuro.
Kuro:Then let's eat! He said.
Regis and Sera:Okay! They answered.
Time skip, after lunch
Kuro:Let's go, we need to buy new clothes for you two! He announced.
Sera:Really? She asked excited.
Tsubasa:Yeah! She answered.
Kuro:And after that, I'll show you were you'll work! He added.
Regis:Then, let's go! He said.
Then they all went to the clothing shop.
The children tried on several clothes. Then they bought several models of shoes with the clothes.
After that Kuro took the kids his shop.
Kuro opened the door.
Kuro:Welcome!
Regis and Sera were amazed. There were weapons, jewelry, armor, and many kinds of items all over the shop.
Regis:Is this all yours? He asked.
Kuro:Most, but some are orders from my customers! He answered.
Sera:You're amazing big brother! She said admiring him.
Kuro:Well, now let's move! You need to meet the master!
Regis:The master? He asked.
Kuro:Yeah, the former owner!
Sera:Is that your father's tone you're talking about? She asked.
Kuro:Sort of! I forgot to tell you but I am an orphan, my real parents are dead! It is the master who bequeathed this shop to me! He said with a little sad tone.
Sera:Sorry! She said sadly.
Kuro:No need to apologize! He reassured.
Regis:But it seems that we are the same then, we are more linked than before, don't you think? He said.
Kuro:You are right! He said with a little grin."Now let's go!"
The kids nodded and they went to the house of Hachis.
When they arrived, Kuro opened the door.
Kuro:Hi, master! He greeted.
Hachis:Hum! Ah, it's you kid! He said.
Kuro:Enter guys!
The kids entered inside a little scared.
Hachis:Who are these children? He asked.
Kuro:My new assistants! He answered with a big smile.
Hachis:What? But they are just kids! He said.
Kuro:That's why I wanted you to be their tutor! He said.
Hachis:Tutor? Are they orphans? He asked.
Kuro:Yeah! I'll take care of them but I'll be busy soon, so…
Hachis:So, you want me to look after them! He continued kuro's sentence.
Kuro:Exactly!
Hachis:And for the shop? He asked.
Kuro:That's why they need a little help!
Hachis:I see! And you two are you all right with that? He asked them.
The kids:Yeah!
Sera:Big brother considers you as his father so you must be a good person.
Hachis was a little shocked by what they were telling.
Hachis thought:He considers me his father? I always have thought that he only considered me as his master, but I have never thought that he considered me as his father.
Hachis was very happy of that.
Kuro:But now you have two more kids Dad! He said with a big smile and a little joking tone but he was serious with what he said.
Hachis was never as happy as at that moment.
Hachis:You are the best successor a man like me could wish for! He said.
Kuro:I'm glad to be your successor master! You, big sister are my family and from now on there will be two more member in our family! He said while turning his gaze to the kids with a warm smile.
Hachis:Very well, I'll help them with the shop while you won't be here! He said.
Kuro:Did you hear that guys? Now you are the new employees under the supervision of master Hachis! He said.
Hachis:I'll teach you all you'll need! He said with a thumb up.
Kids:We'll give our best! He said with determination.
Kuro:Since it's settled! We're going home, it's getting late! I'll bring them back early tomorrow! He said.
Hachis:Okay! See you tomorrow! He said.
Kuro and the kids:See you!
Kuro and the kids went back home.
When they were in front of the door, Kuro said:"Go inside you two I have to see someone!".
The kids nodded and entered inside.
When they were inside, Kuro went down an alley and stopped.
Kuro:Show yourself, you've been following us for a while now! He said.
A figure appeared behind him.
???:So you noticed me? The person in butler suit asked.
Kuro:Yeah! Since Hachis' house you were following us but I didn't want the kids to get involved in a fight so, I preferred to wait! So what do you want?
???:I was ordered to give you this! He said while throwing a small box at Kuro.
Kuro:What is this?
Before Kuro could notice it the strange character was already gone.
Kuro went back home after that.
Once he was in his room after lunch he opened the box and found a little silver ring with skull like shape on it.
As the box was open the ring began to shine in a dark light. Kuro was unfazed, and put the ring on middle finger.
The dark light vanished and the silver ring began to turn into a half dark and half silver ring.
Kuro:What does that mean? He wondered to himself.
At that moment he still didn't know his life was going to change.