Next morning when I woke up the first thing I saw was a beautiful lady sleep besides me .
Sun hasn't shown but it's bright enough to see the morning view . First thing I need is to get ready and do some physical training .
- I should wake her up .
She woke up as soon I thought this .
I was a sitting in a daze and as she rose up she looked at me and for some reason her face flushed red . In a hurry she gets down the bed and says -
" awww.....I'm sorry I overslept. "
" I don't think so . I just woke up . "
I assured her .
She started to maintain her hair and all while I'm still in daze .
" Let's get ready and after we will do some training. We will head to the outskirts . "
I said while rubbing my eyes .
" Yes please wait for some moments."
" Okay . "
This inn provides us with all the facilities so it's easy to accommodate.
With that after done with the morning routine we headed toward the outskirts .
In the west of the city a large inhabited area is located that could be used as a training ground . We went there.
" Let's start with running and the we will do some strength training . "
" okay . . "
After running around 50 laps, She was extremely exhausted but not a single word of complain she said . So we took a break .
For me it's a daily training and to be more accurate it's a worm up but I should go easy on her .
" Could you keep going . "
" Yes . I haven't....trained for months ....so it's a bit hard for me but ...i can go on . " she said while breathing heavily .
"You Can take a break while I do my training. you don't need to do everything I do ."
" okay. Thank you . "
I resumed my training . With basic muscle training finished , I started to swing a wooden sword , it's a bit thick and heavy .
" Maria , Take this and repeat as i do . Don't overdo okay . " I handed her a wooden sword.
" okay . "
She started to repeat after me . With practicing all the basic moves I concluded sword training . She was exactly following me , So took it easy .
" You did well . You are quite skilled aren't you ? "
" All I just did was followed master . "
" Um... Then I will now teach you some hand to hand combat . It will be all basic but you can use physical strengthening and use all the strength you can to hit me . "
" okay.." she replied with a bit worried face .
" The let's begin ... "
We started to engage in physical combat . She was strengthening her body with magic while i didn't needed or i can't do same as her . Stil I dogged her every attack while guiding her . Her strength is top notch but her movement aren't good .
I got carried away and landed some hit while taking care not to injure her .
" let's wrap it up for today . You did well . "
I praised her .
" Thank you but master is strong I wasn't able to hit a single time ."
" If you would train as hard you did today you will surely surpass me in no time . "
I need to raise her motivation and I'm sure she will become my strongest card . If not , I will make her strong enough to support me and survive.
" Thank you. " she replied.
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We came back with all sweaty and tired . So I decided to go for bath .
" master I will wash your clothes so leave it to me . " Maria said while preparing to leave for bath .
" are you sure? ." I asked her.
" yes it's my duty. " she said with a firm determination shining in her eyes.
" Then please do . "
I'm not good with these stuff so it's better to let her do and i don't think I will be able to refuse her .
" leave it to me..." She says .
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After having breakfast we returned to our room . She was still hesitant to sit along me .
Earlier she did tidy up room and the clothes, she hanged them backside in the lawn , mostly it was drying area used by inn and customers are also allowed to use them .
She started down on the floor with nothing left to do .
" Maria , let me ask you again. Can you read and write . "
" Yes I can do but other than ' Stahil ' I don't know any other language . " She replies with somewhat disappointed expression.
" Ah . There is nothing to worry . ' Stahil ' is common language and most spoken in this continent , so it's more than enough . "
Hearing my words she seems to be relieved.
I continued -
" Then there's nothing to worry.... so let's start your training. "
I said merrily .
She looks at me puzzled .
I then brings out some books kept in my dimensional pocket.
Look at them , Maria's expression stiffens.
" aaa.. Master I'm not good at studying . " She says in a low voice .
" I will help you and it's not that hard . " I said while smiling.
She has been cornered . Her expression is somewhat troubled .
" Don't make that face . Now sith here and start reading them . "
I said while placing the books on the table .
" yes. .." she replies with a low voice. Her expression was Cute and at the same time troubled .
With sluggish movement she sat on the chair and started to read .
When she couldn't understand something she asks me to explain. She pays close attention to my detailed explanation and with firm dedication.
The day went well. I also took out some books and studied with her . It was like we both were preparing for some enterance exam .
In the night she was still hesitant to sleep on the same bed but she did so . I can understand her worries but for now it cannot be helped. While maintaining the distance between us we slept peacefully. Considered the hardwork she did , she fell asleep as soon as she lays down.
Next day after done with physical training I asked her to attack with magic .
She moves her hand forward and in instant a Ice lance appeared that moved with an speed enough to pearce an armour. I dogged it as fast as I could . I contrast to my speed , I would say it was too slow . I could easily perceive it moving in slow motion.
Next she attacked me with ice appearing out on the ground but I dogged all of it .
We continued practicing several attacks tills she was exhausted .
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Several days passed and nothing unusual happened. I did my best to teach her everything I could and it was all worth .
She is perfectly ready. She worked really hard while doing all the chores and training. She was still hesitant in some matter but more now she believes in me .
Today is the day for Adventurer qualification test. I believe she can easily pass but what matters the most is rank . If she could secure a good rank rank It will impact our group .
When I was asked to attack with magic , I used a artifact's that shoots destructive energy at super sonic speed . The instructor did complained for using such dangerous artefacts but since I cannot use magic they allowed me use them . Obviously I can use them in my expenditures so it will also be counted as my strength .
After getting ready we left for the guard house where I need to fill the forms . Test is free of charge . Visitors are also allowed to watch and they will be .
She is looking confident and her beauty is radiant . As we walks many eyes falls on her most of them were at her breasts . Unaware of their intention she ignores everyone and quietly follows behind .
We shortly reached to guard house and Its crowded with mostly youngster. some of them are middle-aged men . Some girls are also here and Some are drawing quite lot of attention. I can also estimate there are few high class Nobles . Since they are youngsters they are wearing a fancy dress that easily says out loud . ( Note : look who is speaking , the most who stand out is Lucian himself )
As moved close many eyes fell on us , most of them on Miria .
She Moves behind me with nervousness.
None of them approached us and i think it's good .
After waiting in queue I got a form filled it and submitted to the knight at the desk . Queue was quite large , starting from inside the hall of guard house to the outside. Guard house was located in a isolated area fenced with walls , Front of which is quite spacious.
After I finished, I moved towards Miria , she was quietly waiting outside . Since it was quite congested inside the hall I was the only one to get in the queue .
" It's done , now all is upto you " I said .
" Yes . I will surely make you proud ." She said in a loud voice enthusiastically.
Shortly , a knight heavily armoured comes out and says -
" Those who have finished registration please move to the Colosseum . All the tests will me held there . "
Slowly the crowd begins to move and we also went to Colosseum .
Only the examinees are allowed to enter inside the test venue while spectator were led to auditorium .
On the enterance there were two ways leading to auditorium and inside of Colosseum.
A knight was giving out the registration no in accordance with the form that was submitted earlier .
Those forms were brought by the same knight that instructed us earlier , when all the registration finished he probably brought them after some official procedures .
I parted with Miria after she got her no .
" Miria do your best . I will be watching . "
I said whith a composed smile .
" yes " she says and bows then she goes inside .
I got a seat in front and sat down . The written test will take an hour to finish and practical will be held shortly . With nothing left to do I just sat there and waited .
Area was getting crowded as time went on .
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Miria enters inside the venue. With not knowing where to go she quietly followed other and soon she reached to a room .
The knight there was guiding students to sit on their respective seats . As she entered inside the knight guided her to a back seat.
She sat down there .
After every seat was occupied , knight closes the gates and instructs -
" listen everyone . You will be provided with a pen and answer sheet shortly and after that you have an hour to write . Please write only as instructed on the answer , questions will be there on answer sheet ....."
After looking around he continues -
" and refrain from any unfair means. " he says with glaring eyes .
As soon as he finished speaking he handed out pen and paper toh everyone .
" Then begin writing ... "
Everyone started .
After an hour the knight collected their sheets and left the room with final instructions -
" Now the practical will begin shortly so get ready and move to arena . "
Everyone started to leave their seats and as Maria steps to leave she was intercepted by a boy . His hair was was golden brown and his clothes were extravagant .
" Hello there I'm Stan Aria Rosse . Heir of Rosse Family ." He declared proudly .
Maria was troubled as what should she reply .
" Hello !... lord stan . .... I'm Maria . "
She said.
" What a wonderful name . If you are alone why don't you accompany me to arena ms. Maria . " He said politely .
" ...ah... okay . I'm pleased lord Stan . "
she replied as she wasn't sure what should be done , she agreed .
They both moved to arena while people were watching them as they were walking close .
Maria unaware of what's going on she was quietly following stan . soon they entered arena where participants were standing and chattering.
After a while all the participants gathered there . A knight accompanied by other othe knight enters the arena . An intimate pressure can be felt from that guy . He had a bright look , a face that many girls will be attracted to . He moves in the centre and every examinees gathers near him .
" Everyone I'm incharge of this test . We will now begin practical test as we call out your numbers come forward . "
He spoke in a loud magestic voice that could be heard through the arena . He was using a artefact to enhance his loudness but still his voice was majestic .
He called out the numbers and seperated them into group of ten .
" It's good that we are on same group ." Says Stan looking at Maria .
" yeah ... " she replies.
First test was for magic . Participants were asked to hit a target with whatever magic they are good at .
Second was combat . They were asked to fight against each other with a wooden sword or spear , whatever they prefer .
last one was to fight against a knight .
As everything ended it was already down .
" Everyone Test is over . You can check your result after two days . Please consult to guard house for certificate . " The incharge concludes the exam .
Standing near Miria , Stan says -
" Ms. Maria you were great ."
" Thank you lord stan ."
After a pause Stan says -
" Ms Maria will you join me on my expenditures . I will need someone to form a party. "
A troubled expression appears on Maria's face .
" I'm really sorry lord stan but i cannot promise that . " She says clearly .
" Is that so . It cannot be helped then . ...
Do live in this city ms. Maria . " Initially disappointed but the he wore a normal expression and says .
" yes ..."
" Then let's meet some other time . " He says with a gentle voice .
Unable to refuse Maria agrees " okay .... " .
They soon part their ways as they reached to the gate .
Maria looks for Lucian and moves to him . As she gets to her she felt relieved and a smile appeared on her face .