After their friendly match with their mates, their father, who saw their victory as a defeat, increased the intensity of their daily training.
Before the warmth of the sun rays would reach the earth, the twins would arise from sleep. Out in the cold darkness with nothing but a lamp, they would train with their father.
Both of them, with their fists or preferred weapon would attack Agnar simultaneously. Still, he would knock them both out. They would train daily, focusing on speed, stamina and endurance.
Their father restricted Demas from healing them unless they were badly hurt and wanted them to keep going. Still, it would be minimal, letting them feel every ounce of pain and still carry on.
After this, they would freshen up and have breakfast. They were hardly let out and would focus on magic or fighting against each other. They really loathed the training, but when they think back to what had happened to them, they understand the need for it.
It wasn't so much of a choice as it was a must for them. Kiyan had once tried to sleep in when the time came for them both to meet Agnar outside and his body paid dearly for it.
Lecter would come visit from time to time. He was over the moon when he finally broke his mana shell. When they were let out is when Lecter comes by.
Sometimes, the twins would accompany their father to the farm he now owned. A grape farm to be precise. His harvests would be sold to the brewers and he would earn well from it.
Most, if not all of the money he worked for went to the acquiring of a place of their own.
"Pack your bags, boys. We're leaving tomorrow." He told them one night after dinner.
"Leaving? To where?" Kiyan asked. He and his brother had no idea he had gotten a place for them to stay.
"Our new home." He answered.
Going upstairs to their room, they proceeded to pack their things as they were told to.
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The next day came soon enough. While Agnar and Demas were at the gates discussing, the brothers were at the back saying their goodbye's to Marie. Both wrapping their arms around her in a hug, they waved and left.
"It was nice having someone be sweet and soft towards us." Kiyan sighed.
Walking to the door, he realized his brother had gone back. His arms wrapped around her. He gave one last hug before leaving with Kiyan.
In front of the gates, both men stood with a serious, somewhat somber expression on their faces.
"I think I should visit Venus again." Demas voiced his thought with his head hung low.
"Your children don't know about this?" Agnar asked. Demas shook his head telling they had no idea of what was happening to a dear one in Venus.
"That's probably for the best." With a look of worry, Agnar placed his hand on the latter's shoulder. "If things are as odd as you say they are, do be careful. I would advise you to not go there, at least not alone. Maybe I could accompany you when you're ready."
Demas gave a simple nod.
Walking out of the house, they put their belongings in the waiting carriage and rode off. The twins anticipated what their new home would look like.
It didn't take too long for them to arrive at the place. The first thing they noticed was the house was on a hill a bit away from the people. In front of them was a simple house painted plain white.The Porsche was beautifully decorated with white lily flowers.
Walking in, they saw the inside was as well all white. The only other colour was green and that was the colour of every furniture. This time, they each had separate rooms.
Behind the house was a small wooden building which looked like a shed. Taking a stroll in, the twins were met with an empty hall with a staircase leading up to three rooms which were all locked.
Stomping his feet a few times on the wooden floor, Kiyan said "I have a bad feeling about this room."
"Me too." Raten said looking round the room.
It had two small windows which let in only a little light. The only exit was the door they came in through.
Settling into their new home, their daily routine continued. Their thoughts were confirmed as Agnar used the wooden shed behind their house as their training place.
After every morning of blood and sweat, Agnar would leave them with aching bodies. They would have to cook for themselves. No more already prepared food by Marie. The food they cooked was always horrible and bland.
Their father hardly cooked for them, not like he was good at it anyway. He only did at intervals. They were used to it anyway. It was the same at the village. Most times, they would go about looking for means to feed, whatever little was at home, they would try to cook as their father would leave home very early and sometimes not return til the next day all for work, but still no pay.
They get saddened, but more rage filled when they remember those days.
Their new home was very peaceful, different animals passed by, though mostly harmless.
What they did find odd was the certain part of the woods behind the house that their father prohibited them from going into, was also being avoided by the animals that would go by. Only the creatures of the sky moved in and out of there and they did rarely unscathed.
This peaked their interest and they wanted to find out what was in there. The twins didn't believe it to be anything too dangerous.
Why would their father pick an unsafe place for them to stay? They thought. But, living with him, they knew of his strength and his attitude of taking anything that isn't a threat to him as no threat at all even if it can hurt a lot of people.
Their second thought was that whatever was in there could be dangerous and that was why they were warned.
Still, they made up their mind to go in.
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Author here: Sorry for the slow updates. More chapters will come in, and more often as well.
Still a novice here, you can point out my mistakes in the comment section.
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