That day passed quickly, with both friends and foes planning the downfall of Michael Williams. Without notice it is now five in the evening.
Unknown to him, Michael Williams was busy trying to get to the summit before twilight. He is less than one mile walk from the summit.
Since this morning he only took three stops. His face red from exhaustion,his clothes sticky because of sweat but his eyes remained focused. Each step he took now showed his determination and pure will to make it.
On the summit,Cecilia and Jackson Reed are looking at Michael.Cecilia has a disappointed look on her face, while Jackson Reed has a satisfied smile on him.
"Why are you smiling grandpa Jack, he won't make it before sunset?" Cecilia asked angrily. She is still furious about her mother's order to go back home.
"My dear grandchild, this young man is really something. I gave him holy water to drink but he didn't flinch even once.
I'm even surprised that he made it this far, Lucien Greaves your fiancee didn't cover even a half of his millage till now. " Jackson Reed said with anticipation.
"What!! You mean he is still walking despite being poisoned. What about the baggage on his back how much does it weigh?" Cecilia asked with a shocked voice.
"One hundred and fifty pounds " Jackson Reed said seriously. Shocking Cecilia even more. Somehow, the introvert she thought of as a failed experiment is turning to something else.
"Can you imagine, this young man really is something else. He is scary now, each step he makes is precise without wasting energy." Jackson Reed said with an amazed tone.
"His back is straight like a spear and he didn't drop the baggage when resting. hahahaha!!!!! No matter what you do in the future, my disciple will be by your side. So be careful girl." Jackson Reed said lightly before disappearing.
Cecilia took a final look at Michael who is about five hundred yards away. Her face showing a complex expression before disappearing.
One and half hours later Michael reached the summit, his whole body almost collapsing because of exhaustion. But he stood straight, his eyes scanning the whole summit for anything useful. He turned to a certain spot and smiled.
"Finally I'm here*heavy breathing* heh!,heh! heh!.now it's time to go back home heh!,heh!,heh!." Michael said to himself.
Turning back Michael Williams begun his journey to go back home. The baggage on his back and a smile on his face, Michael walked home.
A while later Jackson Reed reappeared on the summit, looking at the departing Michael with a smile."what do you think Yuki,did he see you or not?"Jackson Reed asked seriously.
A lady wearing a blue kimono dress appeared next to Jackson Reed. Respectively she replied "At first I thought he was looking randomly, but when I changed my position he still looked at me with a smile."
"Is that so, meaning he still can use his abilities after being poisoned.Hahahaha!!!" Jackson Reed laughed heartily." Have you done the preparation I asked earlier?" Jackson Reed asked Yuki.
Yuki only replied with a nod of her head."Good, for the next five and a half months you will teach him everything about control. I will then take him to that place in one year time. Get ready!!" Jackson Reed disappeared right after finishing giving instructions.
" Yes master as you wish,it will be done with no mistake!!" Yuki said loudly. Turning towards the direction that Michael was she sighed heavily.
" For the last two centuries, master didn't take any disciple. He hasn't been so serious about anyone not even his own flesh. I hope you don't disappoint him boy." Yuki disappeared right after that.
Seven hours later, Michael reached the bottom of mountain. Entering the compound he goes straight to the bathroom and removed his clothes except his inner shorts.
Pouring cold water at midnight calmed his thirst for blood. His whole body was on fire, but he didn't give in to his cravings and thirst.
Going down to ground floor Michael went into the kitchen area and made a simple late night snack. Unknown memories unfold bit by bit as he cooks.
Ignoring whole of it Michael ate his fill before going to bed. That night he didn't have nightmares as he was dead tired, he fell asleep by the time his head hit the pillow.
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The next day Michael woke up a half past ten in the morning. Michael took a bath fast and descended to the ground floor. Jackson Reed and an Asian lady wearing a red kimono were waiting for him.
As soon as Michael entered the room, Jackson Reed smiled and introduced the lady. "Michael my boy, let me introduce you to your new instructor.This is Yuki Kendo my fourth disciple." Jackson Reed said smiling.
"And she is also the a nine tailed fox queen. She will teach you everything you need for the next one hundred and sixty- six days." He also added to it, leaving Michael speechless.
"Hallo, Ms Yuki Kendo nice to meet you. My name is Michael Williams I'll be in your care then." Michael stood up straight before offering a handshake to Yuki.
" Hello Michael Williams, nice to meet you too. I'm Yuki Kendo or Yuki in short , I'm looking forward to training you." Yuki said smiling. Her eyes glow pink as enchanting fragrance leaked out from her body.
Michael then lost his focus for a moment, suddenly killing intent exploded from Michael's body. His eyes turn hostile in a minute, looking at Yuki with disgust he retracts his hand.
"Miss Yuki Kendo,I really don't like people trying to control me. This is the only time I will be saying this. I hope you understand!!" Michael snapped.
Although he didn't like Yuki's small stunt, Michael didn't dare disrespect Jackson Reed. So he talked to Yuki directly without shifting any blame.
"Yuki never do that again if not you will go back to 'that' place for ten years straight. Is it clear?" Jackson Reed said with an irritated voice.
Yuki shuddered hearing the mentioning of 'that' place. So she readily agree to the words of Jackson Reed.
"Well Michael my boy, forget about the silly stunt she just pulled. I have already arranged everything for you to get basic training from her. Dispite her antiques, Yuki Kendo is a power house to be reckoned with."
" Immediately after your goodbyes, she will take you to the place where you will train. So in an hour or so,she will be here to take you away. So you have an hour to get ready, you don't have to carry anything with you so have fun."Jackson Reed planned meticulously.
Yuki then disappeared leaving a pink fog behind, Jackson Reed also retreated leaving behind Michael and Cecilia.
After a brief moment Michael said slowly "Cecilia I'm sorry, I promised to always stay with you but I have to go." Cecilia protested immediately"But Michael, I'm okay with you being a normal person without power."
"Cecilia listen,He was right when he said I'm just an ant Infront of a real powerhouse." Michael tried convincing Cecilia." Is power really important than our relationship Michael?" Cecilia sobbed.
"Cecilia the world out there is no joke, you have Lucien Greaves searching for you.So I'm going to get stronger fast, you can stay with your grandfather Jackson for the time being. Then I will introduce you to my family as my wife when I get back.i promise okay " Michael finally won the argument, hugging Cecilia tightly he vows in silence to get stronger.
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About fifty minutes later, Jackson Reed and Yuki Kendo return to the mansion. Michael wearing a all black outfit (,black trousers, black shirt and black coat coupled with a red tie and black shoes) Is waiting patiently at the doorsteps.
Looking at the solitary figure of Michael, Jackson Reed sighed softly "it's seems she doesn't agree to your proposal of leaving?"
" Not really, she just can't say goodbye. So she locked herself up in her room. But if you look at her window she is there watching right now." Michael said while pointing at the left side of the second floor window.
"Hahaha silly lass in deed, now it's time to leave Michael. You don't have to worry about Cecilia, I will take care of her. So focus on your training." Jackson Reed said smiling. To which Michael nodded his head seriously.
"It's time to leave Michael,any last words before leaving" Yuki asked seriously on her hand a crimson red teleportation scroll.
Michael just raised his head and looked at the second floor window. A smile appears on his face and he finally says" wait for me" then whoosh they were gone.
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Somewhere near the border between black sea and the uncharted territory of demons, a red light eliminate and two people appear. Infront of the two is a a huge eighteen levels pagoda.