It's been around three weeks, and Samuel has gotten a rough grasp on his training as he can now dodge the wooden block after getting used to it .
"Master Look, I think I got the hang of it " Samuel yelled .
"What are you excited about there are 9 more levels to go."
"Ahh!, Yes master. "
" Don't make a face like that, atleast it proved you're not totally hopeless. Take a rest for today and , we will start with the second level from tomorrow onwards."
" Yes Master " Samuel replied excitedly, even thought he is an hardworking guy, these constant training has drained a lots of energy from him.
And so on , a year and a half passed by.
"Huff!, Huff!, I did it, Master Look I did it. " Samuel exclaimed while a panting sound couldn't help but escape from his mouth.
"tsk, tsk , to think it would take you 18 months to pass all the nine levels."
"You're mediocre through and through."
Samuel didn't bother with the ridicule his Master was putting up with , cause after living with him for almost two years now, he has gotten some form of resistance to it .
After Thinking for a while a frown appeared on Samuel's face as he responded to his Master.
"But master what exactly was the use of this training, I wasn't able to practice sword for roughly around two years, Did I really make any progress."
Just when Samuel finished speaking a large wooden sword descended straight towards Samuel's head.
Samuel was surprised ,but then immediately he grasped the trajectory of the sword and doughed sideways, but even after evading the sword strike, the momentum of the sword didn't stop as it made multiple sword stabs , Samuel managed to douge all of them by an hair's breath, before the sword made a feint towards his abdomen and knocked him on his legs.
Samuel fell straight on his ass on the ground as he gave a scrutinising gaze toward's hemdall as if asking for an explanation.
" Look even a Brat like you managed to douge multiple sword strikes from me and you're still doubting my training method." Hemdall scoffed.
"And didn't you realise you're already a 'Four Star Knight ' "
Listening to Hemdall's explanation a shocked expression appeared on Samuel's face as hapzardly took out his Bounty Hunter's Badge to confirm these theory.
Name :- Samuel Martin
Age :- 14
Occupation :- Swordsman
Rank :- 4 Star Knight
Bounty hunter's Rank :- Copper Rank
Promotion:- Conditions yet to be satisfied
Available Missions [ Click Here]
Available Bounties [Click Here]
Looking at his status, Samuel made an exhilarating expression while giving a worshipping glance toward's his master.
Watching his student's gaze made Hemdall a little uncomfortable as he coughed a little and replied.
"ahem , If you think Swordsmanship is all about just swinging you are deeply mistaken, there are many things required to a Swordsman."
"This training of mine would help one develop there reflexes and instincts and train their footwork."
"Some geniuses can even make progress while watching the drifting of the winds, or water flowing in the river, we call it enlightenment, but let's not talk about it now, its a thing for the geniuses, and you're not one of them.
Samuel gave a nod to his master's statement. It was something he was already aware about.
"But you have something even those geniuses don't have " Hemdall replied while giving a thoughtful gaze towards samuel.
Samuel had a confused look on his face, as he thought ' I have something those monstrous geniuses lack ? '
"Your work ethic, don't mistaken me, I have seen thousands of people who work hard, but being constantly working hard is another matter, in that matter you could be considered a genius as well, Genius of hardwork "
"Thank you Master" Samuel gave a deep respectful bow as he could see Hemdall's sincerity behind in those words.
"Here you guy's are, I was looking for you all over the face " A gentle voice interrupted there conversation.
"Sir Alex , how come you are here ?, did something happened at the academy? ." Samuel replied.
"Well you could say so, as you know ' Azaroth Sword Tournament' is about to take place in about two month's from now "
Samuel nodded. Of course he knew about it , it's a competition his master wants him to take part in about 5 years from now ,as it is held once every 5 years.
" Well due to constant poor performances of the Academy for consecutive years in that tournament the Elder's of the Academy have become desperate to perform well."
"They even began to investigate the reason's behind their recent failures and all the atrocities committed by Count Kyle Murdoch came to light"
"Hmph...An apple doesn't fall far of from it's tree" Hemdall scoffed with a distain on his face .
"He was immediately kicked out of the Academy and to prevent any damage on his reputation even Count Vincent Murdoch cut all is ties with him."
"Huh?, but wasn't he following his father's order's" Samuel replied
"You can't compare ordinary human's with that that Count, he is a demon in a human skin, I won't be surprised even if he silenced his own son for his own sake. " Hemdall growled.
"I think that's an exaggeration, no matter what it's his own son, he couldn't possibly kill his own blood now can he ?" Samuel refuted.
Alex Suddenly interrupted there conversation
"That's what I was here to tell you about, Kyle Murdoch was found dead in his house this morning."
Hearing this, countless emotions erupted inside Samuel , as for hemdall he had no change in his expression as if it was obvious.
Looking at his master's nonchalant expression Samuel sighed as he thought ' I guess I still have a lot to learn '.