'It's too powerful, huh?' Jin thought with a strange expression on his face.
'It sure is powerful… However, compared to the First Solar Sacrament recorded in the book called Sunfire Offering, it's pitiful.' He thought back to their father's words before comparing it with the Solar Sacrament where it was said to be derived from.
This made Jin think deeply. He remembered their father saying that the Burning Sword Style came from the Book of the Sun.
As Jin read the contents of the book, he surmised that it came from the first solar sacrament which is Sunfire Offering.
What made him wonder was the disparity between the two. Through the energy he could see surrounding each letter, as well as his intuition, he could tell that what was beneath the "rituals" were techniques surpassing the realm of humans.
However, the technique Burning Sword Style was powerful for sure, but nothing compared to the technique beneath the ritual called Sunfire Offering.
'Maybe it's because it's too powerful, that's why it's also very hard to comprehend…' With an interested look in his eyes, Jin set up a new goal for himself.
'To uncover the techniques hidden beneath each of the Five Solar Sacraments…'
However, he knew that it would take quite a while since every solar sacrament consisted of tens of pages.
* * *
As the three of them entered the house, Leo was the one who cooked for them.
The family then shared a meal while conversing with each other.
"Dad, did you also attend the Training Center when you were young?" Tanya asked curiously.
Leo coughed lightly in surprise as if remembering some embarrassing memories, "Yes, I did. Like you, I also attended it a week after the Awakening Ceremony."
Hearing his words, both Jin and Tanya's eyes lit up with curiosity.
Sighing in defeat, Leo continued, "Well, nothing eventful really happened. The Training Center is built for those who awakened their talent for worldly energies. But it was also the place where aspiring soldiers attended."
He took a sip of the mushroom soup before continuing, "Its curriculum focuses on physical training and aura training. It could be said to be a haven for aspiring soldiers and warriors."
"How about those who are talented in mana, dad?" Jin asked.
Leo shook his head and replied, "Although there are mages in the fortress, they were only a few. Besides, they are focused on dealing with the demon beasts from the Stygian Forest and don't have the time to teach aspiring mages."
Intrigued, Jin asked while taking a bite of the bread he dipped in mushroom soup, "Then what would those who awakened their talent for mana go?"
He remembered seeing a couple children who had mana circulating in their energy circuits back in the Awakening Ceremony.
"It would be best for them to go to the capital. However, most of them really don't have the financial capacity to do so. So most of them were sent to third-rate magic academies in the nearby counties." Leo explained.
"Dad! Are we going to train again after we eat?" It was Tanya who asked this time with an excited smile on her face.
Leo smiled at his daughter, "Dad would love to but I have something to do this afternoon. It's also a bad thing to overwork your body since you're still young."
Then he looked at Jin and said, "Son, you and your sister should sleep first if I'm not home by 9 in the evening."
Jin had a worried expression as he asked, "Why, dad? Is it that time again?"
Tanya also had a worried look on her face.
Leo smiled as he felt warm by his children's gazes. "Yes, the Demon Beast Wave is nearing again so there will be a meeting in the Adventurer's Guild.
* * *
The family finished eating a few minutes later. Jin and Tanya washed the dishes after bidding farewell to their father who went out shortly after their meal.
"What are you going to do this afternoon, brother?" Tanya asked while wiping the dishes.
"I'm just going to read some books." Jin answered before turning to his sister and asking back, "How about you?"
"I'm going to play outside!" Tanya smiled happily.
After a short pause, she asked with a hesitant expression, "Do you want to come, brother?"
"Thank you, sister. But I'm still exhausted." Jin replied as he smiled at his little sister.
"Mhm, okay" Tanya bit her lips.
Her brother had always been like this, always exercising and reading books. Now that they were able to train with their father properly, it just added to his daily routine.
She wanted her brother to have fun too. However, her brother always seemed as if he didn't have time for her.
It made her sad, and since she knew about her brother's circumstances, she worried a lot more.
"We're finally done!" Jin said as he stretched.
Tanya silently stole a glance at her brother, 'I wonder what I can do for my brother…'
"I'll be going now!" Tanya said loudly as she quickly ran towards the door.
"Sister!"
Just as she was about to leave, her brother's shout halted her steps.
"I'll be in your care tomorrow, okay? Introduce me to some of your friends too. They'll be attending the Training Center too, right?" Jin's voice could be heard from the kitchen.
"Mhm! Okay, brother!" Tanya responded happily as she left.
"Silly girl…" Jin chuckled as he remembered the look on his sister's face.
The day went on with Jin studying the Book of the Sun, diligently trying to uncover the techniques from the rituals recorded in it.
* * *
The next day…
"Wake up! Tanya! Let's have breakfast before we leave!" Leo's loud voice sounded in the room as he shook his daughter gently, waking her up for their first day at the Training Center.
"Dad, just five more minutes please~" Tanya groggily responded while covering her face with a pillow.
Sigh~
Leo sighed helplessly. He looked to the side to see Jin who was already dressed up reading a book before looking again at his daughter who was still in bed.
'They're twins, right? Just how could they be so different…' Leo sighed in defeat once again.