"HAHAHAHAHA! I got you son!
Wait until you go home next time and I will show you how to unlock your magic power.
Until then, you just have to be patient and train diligently." said Arthur as he managed to surprise Timothy.
Timothy could only grumble, making Arthur even happier with his jokes. They then asked about each other's conditions and spent another ten minutes talking about mundane stuff. After Timothy turns off the call, he sighs in relieve. He has a way to get stronger, even if he must stay behind his friend a little bit.
*****
days after that are moving fast and constant, filled with training and tiredness.
Timothy once again has to do weight lifting, with weight being heavier than before. Timothy gets to increase his total weight almost every week until there is no more weight to add to the metal pole he used.
Timothy becomes some kind of weight monster as people begin to take distance from him every time he comes to train. Timothy's crazy training method almost gives him a nickname, if there are no other crazy people who get inspired by Timothy and become crazy themself.
Timothy is also doing the running exercise again, and every day he gets faster and runs longer. What started as three rounds around the complex soon became four rounds, then five rounds. Timothy's stamina and speed became so monstrous that even after ten rounds around the complex, he could still continue his activity with no sign of fatigue.
People always wonder how Timothy managed to reach that level of stamina, but Timothy can only say that he is basically above others in terms of level. Timothy is one of the few Weapon User level people in the Warrior Trainee program, which means his basic body power is way above others to begin with.
At the battle training, Timothy still gets beaten up black and blue every day. The only difference now is that Timothy's balance and recovery has grown a lot that no matter the damage he take, he will always stand back up and ready to fight some more. Timothy's battle spirit quickly turns his mentor into afraid of him and he has to switch mentor with someone even more crueler to deal with him.
Timothy rarely stops his training now, and one of the reasons he stops his training is when his friends return from their mission, to welcome them home and celebrate their success. They are one of the last trainees to return and have successfully completed their mission. The other time Timothy stops his training is when his friend graduated from being a trainee and becomes an official Fifth Class Warrior. Timothy is happy for his friends, but he cannot lie to himself that he is envious of their progress.
He wished to go on a mission and grow strong together with his friends, challenging the world and gaining power to rise in rank and become the strongest warrior ever. But as it is, it looks like Timothy is gonna stay one step below his friends forever. always chasing them and looking up to them without ever reaching their level.
Timothy drowned more in sadness and insecurity when he found out that he had to join up with the new trainee. He cannot immediately accept another mission as the time for that is still in another six month, an extra six months from his punishment time. So Timothy must be patient and keep on training while enduring a bit of ridicule from the new kids who think that they are better than Timothy.
Some even tried to straight up bully him, especially those who come from a noble family. Timothy must remind them that he, despite being left behind by his peers, is still much stronger than some Fifth Class Warrior.
One of those so - called bullies challenged Timothy after three months of training. At this time, Timothy is already moving away from the common training area and joining up with the Fifth Class Warrior in their training room, becoming the only trainee to ever train there unrestrained.
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The bully went to the Fifth Class Warrior training room, knowing full well about the hierarchy of the warriors and the repercusions of breaking it. The result is the stupid bully gets thrashed quite badly by Timothy, and then by the other Fifth Class Warrior later.
The most remarkable trainee that ever challenged Timothy is one named Victor Flantern, a commoner born trainee with great talent. He didn't underestimate Timothy at all but still challenged him, saying that he wanted to compare notes and trade knowledge in combat.
They meet on the duel field and summon their Soul Weapon. Victor Flantern Soul Weapon is an iron lantern that is attached to a short iron stick, acting like a flail weapon. In their fight, Victor, with a lower level in body and weapon, managed to push Timothy quite a bit with his skills and unorthodox technique. He created a combination of attack and defense that was so perfectly tuned it hindered Timothy's attack almost every time.
Timothy managed to win by having a higher level of power and using all the tricks on his levee. He forced Victor to fight head on where closer distance would hinder the usage of his Soul Weapon. Timothy also pushed Victor to have a competition of strength and durability. In the end, Victor decides to give up and thank Timothy for the duel, while Timothy once again learns humility, knowing that someone on a lower level could be in so much trouble.
*****
at the end of the six month training for the new trainee.
Timothy is once again being called to the Committee Hall. This time he is going there alone, and he is going in as the last person for the day. When Timothy once again sits on the lone seat in front of committee member,ss they all sigh in tiredness, as if Timothy is the last and heaviest burden they have to carry until today.
"welcome back, Timothy.
We have once again, decided to give you a mission.
We hope that this time you can finish the mission without any issue." said one of them.
"yes, sir. I hope there is no difference." Timothy replied shortly.
"hash.. okay then.
Here is your mission, Timothy.
We are sending you, alone, to hunt for a magic beast.
The information and location of the magic beast is on this sheet of paper. You can do your research by yourself and take the necessary supplies. You will leave in three days." said another member as she gave Timothy a piece of paper.
Timothy accepted the paper and began to read it.
Mission : Hunt Darkness Magic Beast
Location : Forest of Patience
Details : a new Magic Beast is found at the edge of Forest of Patience. The magic beast is in the shape of a lizard with dark magic seeping out of its scale.
Time Limit : 2 weeks
Reward : any parts that can be taken
Timothy has to deal with a dark beast and a lizard one at that. Dark magic is known for its cruelty and corrosive effects, while lizard beasts have tough scales and powerful attack. Based on this combination, Timothy expected that he would have to fight a poisonous lizard.
"you have your mission.
The mission duration is two weeks before the main power goes there and finishes it. As said on the mission paper, you can take anything you want as a reward, but we suggest you only take one or two parts and give the rest to Warrior Faction. We have better use for it compared to you." said the Committee member.
Timothy stood up and said his thank you before leaving the Committee Hall, almost running. The time has finally arrived. He will finish his mission in record time and become Fifth Class. Timothy quickly went to the Information Building to ask about any books or notes regarding Magic Beast and Elementals.
Timothy is directed to a little library where all the records of previous missions are being kept. Using the available computer, Timothy started to search for the lizard magic beast and darkness elemental. As he expected, a Lizard Type Magic Beast mostly have hard scales and powerful attack. They are also quite slow expected for certain kinds of lizard, like Komodo Dragon Magic Beast.
Most of the time, Lizard Type Magic Beast danger only comes from their physical prowess. Only on several rare occasions can a Lizard Type Magic Beast be found with more trick on its sleeve. Some with poisonous fang or claws, some have poisonous organs in their body that produce poison on the scales.
Meanwhile, the darkness elemental is a little bit more tricky. It has quite a lot of effects regarding where it is used and how it is used. It can be a corrosive weapon, a veil to hide, or a hypnotic effect that oppresses the mind, heart and soul. Unfortunately, there is no such thing as elemental disadvantages, which means the only way to defeat darkness magic is by overpowering it.
with all the information he can collect and learn, Timothy is ready to hunt the beast. He took on ration for a few days and some tools. Timothy also didn't forget to take standard issued armor for hunting the Magic Beast, that despite not really helping, could still save his life.
with everything ready, Timothy goes to his prepared vehicle and begins his few hour trip to the Forest of Patience to hunt the Darkness Magic Beast.