The next day in the early morning, Rize and Judas were taking a morning jog on a trail that their grandfather used to run when he was alive. They were wearing white shirts and black gym shorts with red running shoes.
"I hear that gramps used to run this every morning which is about a ten-mile run," said Rize.
"You know I am starting to think Gramps was a bit insane," said Judas.
"An he used to finish before breakfast," said Rize.
"You're joking, right?" questioned Judas who was almost out of breath.
They would later return to the cabin which was almost lunchtime. Judas was out of breath as he was tired of the run, while Rize was fine.
"That was a good run," said Rize.
"Man, if only I had demon power in me," said Judas.
They see Anna and Yumi were up and made breakfast for them which got cold.
"Man, you need to get in shape," said Yumi, who looked disappointed at Judas.
"Shut up," said Judas.
Rize started to eat the cold breakfast which was eggs and orange juice. Which Judas ate too after a little rest.
"So, there is no point in sparing each other," said Judas.
"Huh? Why?" asked Rize.
"Simple, I believe you can outfight anyone in this tournament. You might not be the smartest in the classroom, but you have better battle smarts than most," said Judas.
"I guess you have a point," said Rize.
"The only one you have a problem with is John. He is a once-in-a-lifetime talent and he comes from a family of master swordsmen," said Judas.
"It would be a challenge against him, figured as much," said Rize.
"That's why I called in an old friend to help us out," said Judas.
After a bit, they would hear a knock on the door. They go and see a creature would. This was a demi-human man who was a dragon man. He had platinum-like scales which covered his whole body. He had blue dragon-like eyes and had two horns. He was at least seven feet tall. He wore robe-like clothes. This man was Azure Bahamut, and he was the adoptive father of Lord Patrick.
"Well, it has been awhile great gramps," said Judas.
"Yes, it has been ages since I saw you two," said Azure.
"So, you here visiting us?" asked Rize.
"Yes, I also came to see you as last I was told you were dead, but here you are alive and a demon now," said Azure.
"Yeah, it has been a busy three years," said Rize.
"So, you are training for the Celestial Tree. I hope it goes well for you," said Azure.
"Thanks, we were wondering if you could pass down your wisdom to us," said Rize.
"I don't think you need wisdom, I feel you will do alright. You have your grandfather's spirit. So, you will be alright. Just stick to your training," said Azure.
"I guess you would say that," said Judas.
"But I have to say, you do have a sharp reassembles to your grandfather now I look at you, Rize," said Azure.
"I look like gramps?" asked Rize.
"No, your other grandfather, Robert Alistair," said Azure.
"Dad's dad. We do not know much about him. What I heard from Dad, he got really upset over Terra's death," said Judas.
"Yes, we were all saddened after that and he disappeared," said Azure.
"What was he like?" asked Rize.
"He was a brave warrior and was very loyal to Lord Patrick when they went on a journey. His biggest feat was when he defeated the great Joesph Ripply, who would be your friend's grandfather," said Azure.
"What? I thought Joesph was undefeated?" questioned Judas.
"Robert is the only man who defeated him, the only other man that can do that is Lord Patrick himself," said Azure. "He had this undying spirit and he never gave up."
"I never knew about this," said Judas.
"To them, it was a friendly duel, I bet the news people would eat it up," said Azure.
"So, what about Terra?" asked Judas.
"She was a kind-hearted person who left us too early. She only wanted to protect the ones she cared about," said Azure. "We in Lord Patrick's party were all like family and we all were sad of her loss. After Robert's disappearance. Lord Patrick left for a little while, but when he returned he came with that purple-haired woman."
"You mean Miss Nightingale? Yeah, she doesn't look it, but she is old," said Judas.
"Yes, but she a strange one. It was like she was not human when I first met her. That was when she, Lord Patrick, and Joesph Ripply formed the Demon Hunter Organization and here we are. Lord Patrick passed on and only two of the founding members are still alive," said Azure.
"Thanks for the history lesson," said Rize.
"Of course, even though we are not related through blood or species. I care for all of you like my children. I was banished from my homeland and when I found a young Lord Patrick alone. It gave me life again and that's what I am thankful for and try to help any way I can," said Azure.