“---, as such, any breathing technique can only give you a glimpse as to how and where to move, since the breathing process is, and it will become innate to you and you alone, for an absolute standard is not possible, since all men and women will have slight differences in the constitution of their bodies. So, from any text on any breathing techniques you will always get an approximation and a picture of how to proceed. That is why at the Immortal stage, you will have to read many texts from past cultivators to learn, and verify your own situation. In the end, you will have to adapt and perfect it, as you will continue to train your mind, dantian and body. This growth and perfection of your breathing will continue until you will be stopped by either a bodily injury, a blockage from your dantian, or a mental devil.”
[---when does this end? I have become a prisoner here. Senior Wan is evil---, truly wicked, even more than you!]
It was already the fourth day since Levis had fled from old Wan and ventured into the city, only to have been brought back by Adrian, and by Square who had followed him around the place. But since then, he had been forced to listen to old Wan's lessons day after day, as the old man seemed capable of talking nonstop for a lifetime, would out fearing of becoming tired or having a sore throat, from his torrent of words which collapsed over Levis, time and time again.
Currently, he was in the middle of another of old Wan’s lessons, as he was forced to listen to the incessant words of the old man, who was smiling amicably at him. But even he himself knew, that hidden behind his fake smile, stood a wave of slow smouldering fiery anger, as after he had returned four days ago, he had been seated down and forced to listen to old Wan's justifications and explanation as to why he should not walk alone in the city, a long-winded and an almost torturous conversation, which had made Levis understand that the old man before him, was more terrifying when he was talking, as there was no stopping him from talking all day long just to torture someone. But at this moment, the half smile on his face was almost telling him to dare escape again, which put a cold shiver on his back.
“So---, as a last notion I have to ad for your knowledge, is the difference in strength between cultivators. This may sound strange at first, but not every single individual will be able to cultivate equally, as the power relative from dantian to dantian can differ greatly. For example, the difference between two rank 9 cultivators can be equal, or unfairly unequal, as one might possess up to two or even up to five times more energy to spend than the former. However these cases are very few, as the will and focus needed for such a strong foundation are all out of the ordinary, and this can only be achieved by you and you alone. Although---,"
"Tap!"
At this point, the old Wan raised the index finger of his left hand and then tapped the table, while also pausing his words to let the attention of the three falls on him before continuing.
"Although----, many will relinquish this strong foundation for an early advance. Why? That is because of time, and a longer life span. Because, one can argue due to the many problems in one cultivating as it is, why lose time on a strong foundation if you can barely advance? So---, to say which decision is the best, it is difficult to say even for me. On one side, a powerful foundation will require more resources and more time plus a strong mental fortitude. On the other hand, if all you want is a longer life span, you can go with averageness and hurry to your next ascension as fast as possible, but this will come at the cost of power, as those who seek a solid foundation are doing it for one sole thing, power, power and more power. Any question?”
“Hmm—.” - [Urger is this true?]
“Sir Wan, how hard is it to make a strong foundation?”
But as Levis, Zuger, and Square were seated at the same table at the entrance hall and were asked by old Wan if there was any need for clarifications at the end of his speech, to request something of him was non-other than Square, who was the only one ready with the many inquiries for most of the time, a great contrast to Levis, who stood silent and listened, or to Zuger who seemed uninterested as he was staying in his almost mastered position of cupping his chin with his left hand. But if one were to look at Zuger for a long time, something would stand out, as with one of his open eye, he was moving his gaze like an eagle, between the old man and the boy, which could tell a whole nother story about his state of attention and reasoning, if he were to be listening or not to the old man's words.
“Hmm—? What I can say---, is that it is not easy at all. What I mean is that growing your dantian to a stronger form and quantity of energy, is a very long and time-consuming process, as the mind must be constantly trained and strengthened, and then there will be the work of refining the body to keep up with the strong dantian. Then, will come additional time for you to understand your own power, so that you can fight off the tribulation of your ascension, which will be even stronger than what would be for an ordinary cultivator. After all, a stronger dantian will have a far more scary lightning tribulation than any other normal cultivator. Moreover, aiming for a fortification of two, three, four or five will all become a greater and greater challenge, the higher your aim is, the harder it will be to fortify your dantian. And if you will make your dantian grow for the next state, you will just break through the ranks and come face to face with the ascension while having a normal dantian. So in the end, many problems and difficulties can arise in this circumstance.”
“Hmm—!?”
At his many remarks, about the many issues which could emerge from the process of fortifying the dantian, old Wan observed Square fall into silence, as he appeared to ponder over his words at this very moment, while on the other side, Zuger was still unchanged, or it was all facade which he was putting on, but as for Levis, he was in a half daze look, as he was looking aimlessly into the air.
“However---, I have to add, that one can commence the fortification of one's dantian, once one has arrived at the Immortal stage as well. After all, during the nine ranks, one's will and mind will be put under too much stress, since the life span and time are still within the limit of a normal human. So, in short, unless one possesses a godly aptitude in cultivation, or can put in an immeasurable effort with a tremendous amount of resources, it is for the best to first ascend to the Immortal stage, to increase your life span, prolonged it beyond that of a normal human, and then fortify your dantian.”
“So that's how it is—.”
“Though, you do need to think so hard, as you still have time to think over it until you will reach the Immortal stage. However, this can become a very significant decision in your life, so think very carefully about it.”
[Urger!? Is senior Wan right about this difference in dantian?]
[He is. But this is not something which I see all that well, since for me, all the little boys and girls seem like nothing more than equally strong little ants. Just remember it, so to use it properly when you need to adjust your fake dantian.]
[Alright, but—.]
[What?]
“Senior Wan!”
“What is it, young Levis?”
“How is senior’s dantian? How strong is it when compared to a normal cultivator?”
“Hmm---, now I too, am a little intrigued. How strong are yo—, is sir Wan.”
But as Levis placed his question out, Zuger ended his face resting time and shifted his gaze to face old Wan in honesty, as this was a far more intriguing argument than just speaking about hypotheticals with no real example or real practice.
In contrast though, old Wan revealed a wry smile, as he began to scratch his chin while appearing a tad bit in a small dilemma of its own.
[Mmm—. None of these three is simple, and I do not think they will settle for average, so—.] - “Well---, you three must have realized that I currently am at the Immortal stage, right?”
“Yes.”
“That was obvious. The things you were able to do in the fight ten days ago were not something a merely ranked cultivator can perform—, so?!”
“That is true. But the current reality is that now I am at the peak of the 9th rank of the Immortal stage. If I am to take—, not this will complicate my explanation. If you were to take me back from when I first reached the 9th rank at this stage—, I was–, mmm-, approximately seven times stronger than an average cultivator at the 9th rank.”
“Se-seven!”
“Old man, you were talking about two, three and five, but you were seven times stronger than the nobodies at your time, so what is this shit about two and three?”
At his mention, Square who was expecting a more moderate answer had his eyes bulged a tad bit in surprise, but in contrast, Zuger appeared to be infuriated, as from his perspective, the old man appeared to be looking down on him, while not putting them at his tier.
[Hmm—, senior Wan is strong. But wait! Is a dantian who had been fortified seven times strong?]
[From his words, that seems natural, But I will not know for certain unless I am to take a look at the cultivators of the world, and then compare all of them. But be careful of his words—.]
“Moreover---, when was that? When did you reach rank 9 till now? Are you still just seven times stronger than a simple nobody?”
[See, boy Zuger had been attentive.]
[So how strong is he now—, no. That can not be, since senior Wan is—.]
“Young Zuger, this is not comfortable to say, but I have reached my limit a long time ago, and I am unable to reach the following stage to the Immortal King, so my fortified dantian can be said to have receded quite a bit.”
“T-that—.” - [Shit!]
But Zuger's attentiveness made him see the problem in old Wan’s words, as he questioned the old man, only to receive a rather lacklustre and depressive answer, which made Zuger fall silent on his seat while thinking of the prospect of being stopped at his point while putting himself in old Wan's shoes.
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[He really is at his end. Which is why I need to save him. I am going to help him break through, and make him reach the Immortal King—, someday.]
[Some day---. But before that, made sure to be more powerful than he is, otherwise, it will be problematic, when we kidna---, help him.]
"Yes, I know that. However?]
[Say it?]
[Still---, why can I not ask senior Wan about the alchemy stuff?]
[No, not now! It is too early, as they are already aware of your strange mental power, so take it easy when revealing your capabilities. When the time is right, you will tell them. For the moment, wait and let them believe that you are using those elixirs to break through to rank 2 and just that.]
[Alright.]
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“Now---, where were we again? Yes, your fortification. As I have already said, this will be up to you for as to how to move, although, as I recommend earlier, you should wait till the Immortal stage to begin, since you will all have problems if you start from this point, for you have nighter access to many resources or other alchemic supplements, so wait for until you have reached the Immortal stage, then you can begin to—. Mmm? A moment please.”
“Hmm? What is--, it?”
But all of a sudden, in the middle of his speech, old Wan moved his hand to his waist and pulled a red stone plate, which he positioned to his forehead while letting the focus of his eyes blur, as though he was taking a moment to daydream.
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[Old master?]
[Old Wan.]
[Yes, what is it that this old me can do?]
[Nothing important, but a simple matter had just arisen—,]
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“---------.”
“------.”
“---.”
“Sigh!”
[Mmmm—, Urger what is that?]
As old Wan became silent, with the red plate on his forehead, he let out a sigh as he became even more prominent in his daydreaming.
But in the meantime, Zuger appeared to have lost all interest. As with his cupped chin in his left hand, he returned to his usual catnapping, however on the opposite side, Square was considering something, as he appeared to ponder over and over, while his hands did not stop moving.
But regardless of any action of the two near him, Levis was the only one to look at the red plate in old Wan's hand as he was very intrigued by it.
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[A communication plate.]
[A what?]
[Hmm—, do you remember the fluctuations of energy that you felt a few days ago?]
[The pulsations of energy, when they are about to attack?]
[Yes, that.]
[What about it?]
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[Well---, this little thingy, is doing something similar, however, this is done in a more focused and specific manner, specialized for long distances. And from what I can see, it just makes the mental words of the white-haired boy, into pulsations to be sent to a specific spot, which means there must be a pair of these so that they can communicate between themselves. But be careful as it is not similar to the fluctuations that you have felt before, as these ones are smaller and more reserved, which is why you can not sense them unless your mental sense is to cover the whole room and be extremely acute to them. Do you understand it?]
[Not really ---. But I think--, I got the part that he is talking-, with someone!?]
[Yes, he is talking with someone right now.]
[Talking?! Mmm---, these things are impressive, if I were to get one I could probably talk back with the villagers, and see how they are doing now.]
[You could, if you would be able to afford such expenditure, but given your wealth.]
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"Ahem, ahem—, sorry for this delay, as the call is of great importance so I had to take it no matter what. Now---, where were we again—!?"
As old Wan was lowering his hand with which he was holding the red plate, he began to excuse himself. But as he was doing so, he was distracted again, as he turned his head towards the door of the habitation.
"Sigh—, he is right on the timing to the point---, I always forget about our time lost when I begin to talk. Anyway, good evening, little Rowen.”
But just as old Wan was distracted and deviated from continuing the lesson they were supposed to be in, as he was looking at the entrance door, a small crack was opened, and in no time the whole door was wide open, to reveal an exhausted Rowen, which had become the norm in the last six days.
"Evening, old Wan, Levis, Square.”
"Good evening."
"Evening, brother Rowen.”
“Little Rowen? Has something good happened?”
Although as the haggard Rowen entered the residence, old Wan was able to pick out of him, a small but faint happy air, which was not easy to sense, unless one would have known him for a very long time.
“A good occurrence has indeed happened.”
“Oh! What would that be?”
“Ha--, aha---, well. As you already know, this is the last of the seven days. But today we finally manage to hit mister Gill, and it was for two times in a row. Although—,”
“Hoo, that is an indication to celebrate—, but how did that happen? As from what you have described to me, he must be a quasi-Immortal, who has failed once in his ascension.”
“Truth be told—, it was more akin to one and a half hits. The half hit was done by Adrian with a thrust, which mister Gill had absorbed immediately and accomplished nothing. However, the real hit was done by Hubert.”
“Hoooo—, that is quite the achievement, given that he is at rank 4 at the moment. How has he done it?”
“Well to be honest, by broking the rules, because he abandoned his two short swords and one of the shields. And with the last piece, the shield, he directly slammed against mister Gill's side. Although because of that, he received a beating from mister Gill and a rebuke from the supervisor Quil.”
“Hmph, so in the end, you have been outdone by those two? And what stupid rule, is that of always adhering to your weapons in combat?”
“I—. It had taken all the power I possessed alongside the two other rank 6, just to hold mister Gill occupied so that Adrian and Hubert could move freely. Although, I do regret the fact that I was not able to hit him even once when he had beaten me all week long.”
“Haa, haa, aha! At least you know your place.”
“You—!”
“Now, now, young Zuger, watch your words. And Rowen, do not let his words get at you, now move and clean yourself, as we need to talk after we eat. In the meantime, I will prepare dinner for all of us.”
“Hmm?! Alright—.”
With heavy steps in the shared happiness of this day, Rowen, moved to his room to change and clean himself, while not letting Zuger's sharp words get at him, as that fellow had a sharp tongue when uninhibited and uninhibited of any shackles.
But as Rowen moved to cleanse and change himself, old Wan took to the kitchen, so as to prepare the feast for all who were living here.
“---!”
"Tsk!"
“Hmm?”
"You are searching for a beating if you continue to provoke brother Rowen." - [Still, what does senior Wan want to talk about—.]
However, as Rowen and old Wan left the entrance hall, leaving Levis, Zuger and Square at the table, Zuger click his tongue, while Levis gave him a warning.
“---!!”
“---!!!”
"Hmm???" - [This—, do not tell me—.]
But just at the same time, the handle of the entrance door moved, as someone from outside genuinely wanted to enter inside, but was having some difficulties in opening the door.
“---!!!!”
“---!!!!!”
“It is his woman again!?”
“Most likely.”
Though, as the handle of the door was forced even more, Zuger and Square looked at the location where the commotion was coming, while making a fast assumption and remark, as though they already knew who could be behind the door.
“Young Levis—! Can you open for me?!”
“Sigh—. Alright!” - [Time to endure---, endure!!!]
Regardless, as the commotion reached old Wan who was in the kitchen, his voice came to be heard not a moment later, as he requested out of Levis to open the door, despite the fact that Levis did not want to unlock the door at all, as he already knew what was to be awaiting him, were he to do so. But inevitably he had to open it eighter way.
“Little Levis! Found you!!!”
“Ar-ghhh—, si-sh-ter Lui-shee, can yo-ou let m-e go—! Haaaaa—, my cheeks! brother Rowen is changing and taking a bath right now, so you will have to wait.” - [Ahhhhhh—!!! The humiliation, this is a humiliation of the highest degree!]
“Really! Then I must see him for myself—, ahhhhhh!”
But not a moment later, just after Levis opened the door, two hands came to squish his mouth cheeks, as a young woman's beautiful face came face to face with him while smiling widely at him.
Although, the sight of said face held a frightening might which made Levis plunge into a deep hole built out of embarrassment, as before her, he was akin to an infant being cuddled, as all aspects of the great man he was were being destroyed one by one, by the sole action of the woman before him.
"You what are doing? Let me go you old coo—, sir Baron! Stop bullying me, just because I am not strong!”
"Sigh——! If young Levis has said to wait, you must wait. Moreover---, if your behaviour is to become public, what am I supposed to say to your father and grandfather?”
But alongside Luise, sir Baron was three steps behind as he stopped the young woman to do something which would be too embarrassing given her status, and of the fact that everyone was here.
“Young Miss, there are still many eyes and ears around, please enter inside without making an awkward commotion!”
"Alright, alright---, I will go see Rowen, so enter."
"Young miss---!
“Good evening, sister Luise, sir Baron, lady July, lady Miriam.”
However, behind sir Baron, Luise’s protector July and her silent handmaid Miriam were following them as though in a small procession, as they entered the habitation.
“To you as well, young one. Caretaker Wan, this friend is here!”
"Levis."
“Young master Levis.”
Returning the greeting, the man and the two other young women entered the entrance hall of the residence, which immediately became agglomerated all of the sudden.
“Aha-, ha-, ha—, sorry for my delay in greeting you all. But I welcome you all, once again into our small dwelling.”
“Greeting to you as well, caretake—.”
“Grampa Wan! Rowen is in the shower, right? Then I will go and help him.”
“Agha, ah, aha—! I am sorry, little Luise, but young master Rowen needs some time alone to ponder over his small achievement. So please wait for a moment.”
“Small achievement?”
“Yes, you must remember that the young master and his friends were fighting a quasi-Immortal, these past few days.”
“And?”
“From his words, they had been able to hit him two times, after six days of fighting.”
“Hooo—, this is indeed—, a small achievement. So, how did little Rowen do it?”
“More reasons for which I need to see him—, let me—, go—! Grampa Wan.”
“You stay here and wait, you wilful little girl.”
"Young miss. Please sit down, and wait, as young master Rowen will arrive shortly.”
"Young miss, please take this seat."
"Noooo! Let go of meee! You traitors, and jailors, how dare you to stop my path towards love!"
But as all of them entered, the situation was becoming rather strange, as old Wan who came to greet them began to speak with sir Baron who was also sealing Luise in place, then afterwards she was taken by her protector and then by the handmaid to sit down on one of the seats at the table, so as to wait.
“Now please wait a bit for the young master to return, as we will all eat together, which will make him happy since you are all here.”
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“------.”
“---.”
"I can do it by myself." - [Ahhhhh---, this is torture by embarrassment and shame.]
"No!"
Time passed, and not before too long, Rowen returned, but upon his arrival, he was forced to sit down while also being fed by Luise, who was taking care of him as though he was incapable of doing it for himself.
Sister I am alright, please focus on brother Rowen! - [Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh----! Bullied and humiliated at the same time. Why am I being reduced to a baby.]
However, Rowen was not the only one to be aggrieved. As of right now, Levis who was eyeing sir Baron because of the other head seat at the table, opposite from Rowen, had been stolen by him, while it was supposed to be his. But what had truly made him indignant, was the smile on the man’s face, which seemed to be looking down on him, for some unknown reason. But all of this was not enough, because to torment him as well, was Luise, who had placed him next to her, and was feeding him as well.
[Pfff---, no. This is not what being bullied looks like, you are just cuddled and cared for, as the baby that you are. Pfff—.]
[I am a man, not a baby, this is ruining my whole persona of the great man. Luise is killing me faster than any great disaster.]
“Sigh—. Luise, please stop for a moment. Old Wan, what was it that you wanted to tell me?”
“Oh—, nothing much, nothing much. It is just that we are required to leave the city by tomorrow. We will be set forth for Ten Tree city, as your presence has been requested by someone “important”.”
“Eh—?!”
At old Wan’s words, Rowen who was expecting something of a lighter argument was momentarily shocked and unable to speak, as he had no idea why he needed to leave the city so abruptly.
“Grandpa Wan! Do we leave back to the capital?”
“No, little Luise, this is a request from the old master, towards the young master.”
"From father?!”
“Father-in-law!?”
At the mention of his father, Rowen was quite startled as this was the first time, in the several years from his departure from home, that an actual order had come from him. As since he had started his academic studies four years ago, he had barely any contact with the man.
But Rowen was not the only one to be startled, as Luise was quite shocked as she knew that her father-in-law was a rather strange person, who had problems talking with Rowen, and was rarely making him do anything.
[Is it about to happen soon, or something else has come up? Does Adam know something?]
Yet as Rowen's father was mentioned, sir Baron who was enjoying his meal, had his eyebrow furrowed so slightly, that one might not even be aware, as his mind was trying to make sense of this sudden move, because if Rowen was to leave, Luise will naturally follow him as well, which prompted his imagination to think of the strange air he had received from this city. As even when he had met with the Philidors, he had picked a strange tense air to their behaviour, even as he was not so proficient in reading people's moods or feelings.
“Indeed, this has come from the old master. Moreover, little Luise, your father has sent a message as well, saying that you have to follow the young master and return to the capital as soon as possible.”
“That is most obvious, if Rowens is to leave this city I will stal---, pursue him."
“Good, good.” - [Well, in truth, what the old master has stated, was that the eastern province King wanted you to stay away from the young master, and board on a different ship.] - “Now, young master, what we will we do with them?”
But at the end of his words, old Wan turned to look at Rowen with a deep look, as it was time to make a fast decision, about the people he had in his care.
“Hmm---, alright! There is no time to lose. So I will see the head Captain and the second captain immediately.”
“Then let us go see them!!!”
“Luise, you stay here, or return to miss Adel's estate and prepare your luggage.”
“I am already ready to leave at any time!”
“Then please stay here. I will go first to inform the head Captain. And old Wan, please call Adrian as well.”
“As you wish, young master."
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“------.”
“---.”
“And they left.”
“They did—. Here! Open.”
“Ahh—!” - [Humiliation, this will become a dark spot in my life and a dark moment in my past!]
But, as Rowen and old Wan left the habitation, Levis was left alone with all of Luise’s attention, as she continued to feed him, causing him to be dejected and despondent, as the rest of the people seated at the table were looking with strange eyes at this situation.
[What past do you have, kid? Thirteen years is nothing. And this is but a mere moment in your life.]
“Aham! Aham! Little Luise, should we go as well? Little Rowen has been gone for quite some time, and we need to talk with miss Adel about the abrupt change in our staying.”
“Mmmm—.”
“This is not the time to stay here, as little Rowen needs to take care of his business, so we should do ours as well, instead of staying and lingering around.”
“Young miss—, I concur with sir Baron's advice, as we need to inform miss Adel as soon as possible."
“Mmmm—, has father not reached for you?”
“No. This was a surprise to me as well. But young miss, if your father has contacted you via the young master’s father, this sudden change and his call is suspicious.”
“I can see that as well, but why has he not reached for me?”
“That—, is of no great importance at the moment.” - [Even Elias must have relented to the fact, that you will not abide by his words, and just follow little Rowen around like a dumb love-struck little girl, so what would be the point if you do not answer him as it is.]
“Mmm—, alright. Let us return to the Philidor estate. Little Levis! I will leave for the moment, but I will return later, so tell Rowen I said so, alright?”
“Yes, yes, I will do, I will do! Please have a safe trip, sister Luise.” - [Hurry up, hurry up!]
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“So---------, you want to—, must leave?”
In the meantime, that Levis was left alone with Luise, Rowen had arrived at the workplace of the Head Captain and his vice head captain, as not before he himself had begun to explain his situation and request, old Wan had arrived in toe with Adrian, as right now the two of them stood behind Rowen, as he was facing the man who seemed a tad bit overworked.
“Yes.”
“And------, you intend to let those two, in the supervision of this man—, what was his name again? A-adr-adrian Millard?
“Yes, sir.”
“Hmmm—.” - [Now, now—, what do I do? Since this is supposed to be a call from the east general I can not impede him, nor have I any intentions to do so, but—. Those two are already becoming a small headache. Let me see---, what--, you think-!? What the hell is up with that evil grin? You sadistic snake woman, help me a little bit would you? Have you not warmth in that heart of yours.]
While Rowen was giving his monotone "Yes, sir." answer to the head Captain, who looked rather lethargic at the moment, made a pondering pose with his left hand, as he began to scratch his chin, while giving a fast glance at Adrian and then at Rowen, before moving to his vice, the young woman in all blue fitting outfit to his left.
But right as his gaze moved and fell on her, the look she gave him, plus the half smile and a small but short nod, seemed to be an encouragement or acceptance of what was going on at the moment.
However, from the man’s position, the smile with the nod looked incredibly wicked and crocked, as though she was waiting to see this situation fall onto him.
“Sigh---. Very well, since your departure it is not of an overly critical consequence, you are free to go. Although, the matter of the two bandits is another issue altogether. Right now, I am undecided between imprisoning them or allowing it. But if you can vouch for this man, I will allow it—, however, if you are to not return in three weeks from tomorrow, I will imprison them, and if they are to escape, I will release an order to capture or to kill. Am I understood?”
“Yes, sir. I will inform them of this matter as well, so sir can rest assured of their behaviour.”
[I truly hope so.] - Then you may leave.” - [Alright this is done, as well, time to think and prepare for my escape.]
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"Cub Levis! Boar will not forget you----, agrrrr, so stay assured----, agrrrr."
"Do not worry boar. I will not forget you as well. One day I will see you again."
It was already morning, as Levis and the boar were staying face to face with one another saying their fare well, while not too far away from them, the larger group of his friends and acquaintances stood as well.
But the strange sight of the boar putting his small, yet giant hoove over Levis's little shoulder was a rather peculiar sight to look at, as they appeared akin to two good friends saying their goodbyes, as their lives were taking different turns at this juncture.
"Too bad I could not play with you this week, otherwise we would have travelled the city."
"Worry not---, agrrrr, next time cub Levis sees boar. Boar grand and sumptuous human."
"Hoooo---, you must be close to transforming?"
"Agrrrr---, yes. Till next time, cub Levis."
"You said your goodbyes?"
"Yes. Brother Rowen."
But as Levis was done with his short interaction with Dabo, Rowen came to find him, as the large group was starting to move near the large boat without any sails.
As right now, they were near the Muddy Green river, from where the flying ship that Rowen and the rest were supposed to board and travel towards Ten Tree city. But to embark was not only their group, as there were dozens and dozens of other passengers of all ages moving inside the now floating sailless ship.
"Mmm? Miss Adel."
"Brother Rowen, great man Levis, till we met again, oh you great man!"
"My good farewell to you as well, Miss Adel."
"Aha---, ha--, aha-. The disposition of the great man---.The disposition of the great man. Aha-, ha--, aha---! Till we met again, great man Levis."
But as Rowen was about to communicate with Levis, the young woman Adel, came as she took her time to exchange some pleasantries of good by, while making fun of him, with the first words he had articulated in their first meeting.
"Little Levis! Till you will come again to me again, stay far away from any danger, and walk only on the premises of the guard complex, never away from them and never alone, be careful to eat, the cold is almost here so you need to cloth your self well, do not spend to much time awake, and go to sleep, be careful when you cultivate and---,"
"Yes, yes, yes, sister Luise, do not worry, it will all be well, since there is truly nothing which can occur to me." - [Ahhh---, she is even more terrifying than aunty village chief.]
"You have to promise and abide by my words."
"Yes, yes. I will do." - [Kind of, maybe.]
"Sigh---, Levis."
"Brother Rowen, you can finally talk, as it seems there is no one anymore."
Although, as miss Adel took her departure and Rowen was about to open his mouth, Luise brought her intermittence as well, with the torrent of her guidance pushed towards Levis, who was frightened and was hoping she would leave as soon as possible, because in his eyes, she was becoming an even bigger and alarming aunty village chief. But as she was done lecturing and chitchatting, Rowen was finally free to talk with him.
"Ahhh---, Adrian. You know what to do. But anyway do your best and even more. As for you---, please behave, and cause no problems while I am gone."
While finally having the time to talk, Rowen looked at Levis for a moment just to turn his head towards Adrian who stood behind Levis at this moment. Because internally he had a premonition that no words could make the brat before him to behave or to stay put.
"Hmm---! What problems? Who other than me is more prudent and well-behaved?" - [They are really looking strangely at me. Do they have something in their eyes?]
[They do. They have you in their sight.]
[What is that supposed to mean?]
But even at Levis's words of self-praise, the look on Rowen's face was almost as though he was constipated or he was suffering from intense abdominal pain, however, he was not alone, as even old Wan who stood near him had a similar look albeit less prominent than his.
"Do not worry brother Rowen, senior Wan. I will just wait with Adrian for your return, so go safely."
"Sighhhh---, I am---, we will be away for one or two weeks at best, so be obedient and compliant."
"Yes, yes, I will be---, I will be--, I will be-. Now, till we met again Boar, sir Baron, sister Luise, lady July, lady Miriam, miss Adel, lady Nicole." - [Huuu---, there are a lot of names to remember.]
As they were embarking on the ship, Levis said his farewell, while waving his right hand at them. But as their group and the others had moved inside the massive ship, a slow but somewhat powerful wind blew on Levis, as the ship took to the sky slowly. But as it rose, the ship was almost too silent, as apart from the wind and the water that was dropping off the ship, only a strange constant noise was humming in his ear as the ship took a faster and faster pace while it flew north from their location.
"Levis! Let us return, and see how Hubert is doing with those two."
Currently, the sun was rising up slowly on the horizon to the east, as though it was suffering from the drowsiness, of an early wakening. But as the sun was moving unhurriedly, Rowen and the rest had already left the river port, via the massive flying ship, on which at least a few hundred people had boarded together.
Yet, as the ones on the ground and watching the ship leaving, Adrian and Levis, were next in turn to leave and return to the guard branch, as they had left Hubert alone with the two former slave bandits, Zuger and Square.
"Hm, yes---, let us go." - [Time to begin?]
[Yes. It is time, you have to begin your seclusion.]
"Then let us begin this!"
"Ah?! Begin what?"