After a week the old man took Noah to the last floor and cleared it in a second. Noah was still in a daze. The he slowly started to gain clarity. After he did, he remembered everything he had being doing and began vomiting. Although he acted calmly ball the time, he was still a 10 year old boy and this was the first time he had killed. Smith was looking at him with stars in his eye as he remembered all that had happened while Noah was in a daze. His desire for swordsmanship ignited.
Noah noticed the excitement in his eyes and frowned wondering why. He asked, "why the excitement??", Smith replied kneeling while shouting, "Please master, teach me the way of the sword". This made Noah frowned more and he wanted to make the position of this slave known to him.
"I bought you for only one reason and one reason only. You are my right hand mage nothing more, nothing less. You don't get to choose what you become. I could always get a new slave"
Noah threatened Smith. This scared Smith a little as he knew that Noah could easily kill him. But he was very determined and would try to get what he wants as long as he could. So he had to compromise a little.
"what about being a swordsman and a mage at the same time. I'll work extra hard if that what it takes"
This made Noah crease his brows as he wondered whether it could be done. If it could then maybe something new might come out in the world. He was about to ask the old man in excitement when the old man replied.
"Interesting! I'm beginning to like this Smith boy. That unyielding personality. He's very fit to be a swordsman unlike you. But magic will mar his road to swordsmanship while the the sword will also do the same. He would need to create a balance and forge his own style and might introduce a new system. Good! You found yourself a treasure. Tell him it's possible. Give him your normal sword. That's the sword he is going to use from now on"
"You can be a swordsman and a mage but magic will mar your road to swordsmanship while the the sword will also do the same. You would need to create a balance and forge your own style. I as your master, Noah Alkar, dub thee Smith, the name of your path 'The Magic Swordsman' "
Smith was excited as he had gotten what he wanted. He also like the name Magic swordsman. He knew that his path would be hard and he would need to create a new system but wasn't it fun. He had found his life goal. To create a new class called magic swordsman.
After Noah Finish talking to Smith he opened the portals to other continent while Smith was still lost in excitement. After he opened the portals, 5 different portals showed. He asked the old man which was the portal he should go. The old man chose the 4rd biggest continent because there was a real fire dragon and all kinds of fire birds. There was no pheonix or golden crows as the fire dragon was one of the oldest dragons and all the younger phoenixes who venture out for territory couldn't withstand its tyrannism. After they passed through the portal the old man convered them with its soul sense so that the no creature would be able sense them. Then he took them flying. Smith was so excited as he looked around trying to see the environment. He knew his master had some secrets maybe a secret protector but he was not stupid enough to ask. In the end, he just enjoyed the scenery.
They were dropped on a mountain far from the fire dragon. He wasn't going to take them to see the dragon as that would be a lot of risks. Of course he didn't forget to use this chance to feed his ego by making Noah in awe.
"Noah am going to get dragon blood from a real fire dragon"
As expected Noah was awed. He immediately began begging to be taken along but of course the old man would use this chance to motivate him.
"Nope. You're too weak. What if the dragon mistakenly sneezed in your direction. You would die. I can't fight with a dragon and stiil babysit you even saving you from its sneeze. Get stronger and you wouldn't even need me to follow you. You could waltz to the continent and do as you like"
This moment was a memorable time in Noah's life as he could finally see his goal. That was to become strong enough to not be restrained and be free.
The old man made a cave which they were going to stay for five years. It was nothing special. After that he cut down a tree and made lots of wooden sword from it. Noah was already very skillful with his sword and had created his own style of fighting. The next step for Noah was to develop his sword intent. He brought a big log and told him to cut it with the wooden sword. Noah was surprised and thought it was impossible. But the old man just controlled it. No energy but the log was split.
"The key to do it is in your speed. You are fast but not enough. I'm going to improve your constitution soon but before that I want you to draw all the potential of your current body. You are stronger than boys your age because of your special constitution. It's time you put that to your advantage "