Running, running, running

Ford was running around a track. He has already completed 8 laps, which is equivalent to 2 miles.

"Pass me a towel, will ya?"

Cecilia was also there with Ford.

Cecilia: "Would it hurt to say please?"

"Yeah, I'm afraid so!"

Cecilia sighed as she picked up a towel from a table and threw it over to Ford.

Ford wiped the sweat off his forehead. After that, he would continue to do pushups and situps.

It has been 2 years since the battle with Enkai Kaito, and Ford has been doing intense training over those two years.

"49... 50! Hey how's that battlefield coming along?"

Cecilia: "It was just repaired, you are able to train again"

The master and Arias built Ford a battlefield so he could practice his divine light power. He got up, and continued through the forest to a large open field.

Then, Ford creates a sword and continues to swing it into thin air repeatedly.

"Hah! Hey, I'm starting to get the hang of this power!"

Ford has finally started to get used to using the light sword, as he continued to swing it repeatedly.

It would make sense, as he had been practicing with the divine light for 2 years, as opposed to using a regular sword.

The power Ford possessed was truly an advanced ability, as he could create any weapon he wanted using only light. Ford has yet to realize the full potential of his power.

Anyway, after training with the divine light, Ford and Cecilia would head back to the Castle, where Arias would be waiting for them.

Arias: "Hey! How was your training?"

"It was great, but seeing you made it even better!"

Arias and Ford's relationship continued as a friendship for now, as Arias nor Ford were mentally mature enough for an official relationship.

As it was sunny out, Ford and Arias decided to go on a walk around the forest.

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Arias: "Hey, Ford, I need to talk to you about... The Devoted Cult.."

"Yeah, I was expecting we would have this conversation at some point.."

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Arias: "So, I never told you this, but Rowan Capital is actually split up in two... With one side being occupied by the Cult, and the other by knights and such.."

"So... What are you saying... Do we have to take a trip to Rowan?"

Arias: "We should... As I don't trust the Devoted Cult at all..."

"I don't blame you.. you never know if that cult is planning something."

Arias: "Yeah..."

"Well, I'll have to get the others on board... But once that's done, we can definitely take a trip to Rowan."

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After the walk, Ford and Arias continued to the Castle, upon entering, Ford would try to get everyone on board with the trip to Rowan.

The first one he would try to convince would be Rosey, as Ford believes she's Capable..

"Heya Rosey!"

Rosey: "What do you want?"

"Uhh... So... I have reason to believe the Devoted Cult may be planning something up in the Capital of Rowan..."

Rosey looked up at Ford, and said-

Rosey: "what do you mean?"

"So you know how the Devoted Cult occupies one side of Rowan Capital? Well, I have reason to believe they may be planning an attack..."

Rosey: "those cultists were sworn by an oath.."

"Well, they might be planning to break that oath."

Rosey sighed, and said-

"Alright, fine. I'll come..."

"Excellent! Thank you!"

Ford would head all around the castle, convincing everyone in the Arias faction to come with them to Rowan.

He had later convinced everyone but Ladis, who he would try to convince now.

Ladis: "oh! Ford."

"Hey buddy! So, would you be open for a trip to Rowan?"

Ladis: "I'm down."

"Really? That was fast..."

Ladis: "Well, it'd be nice to see my home country."

"That's great! We're going to be there on business though."

Ladis: "Alright"

"Cool!" Ford said as he ran back inside to report the good news to Arias.

And with that, A trip to Rowan was going to happen.

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