Arc 4: What families entail
Road to a hero:
Three chances in another world
Chapter 4. On the road and in the air
Gray soars through the sky atop Dema, looking back at snow-coated Greenvale.
Gray: “Small from up here isn’t it Dema?”
Dema: “SQUAK!”
Gray: “Good Drake.”
Gray {Gordon told me the reason Dema likes me so much is because of my high spiritual affinity, other than not being able to use mana crystals without them blowing up in my face, I seemed to have lucked out!}
Gray: “I used to be deathly afraid of heights! Now it doesn’t even bother me! But I’m still scared of falling…hehe.”
While Gray soars through the sky, Edward and his group are currently being driven by Julius to Athens inside a nice carriage, sitting on soft cushions.
Soku: “Athens is an Island right? So what do we do when we get there?”
Edward: “We cross the great bridge of Athens.”
Rosemary: “I’ve always wanted to cross it!”
Julius: “Sad that such a strong country has fallen to itself.”
Edward: “The smallest country of the eastern continent but one of if not the strongest…or was.”
Rosemary: “They are known for their child soldiers though…In my opinion, they deserve to fall.”
Julius: “Not an uncommon opinion, that’s one of the main reasons that no other country has tried to help stop it.”
Soku: “Honestly they only got so far in the wars because of Orm. The greatest leader in history, and we’re going to meet him.”
Rosemary: “It doesn’t feel real…”
Edward: “Gray helped me think of the plan…When we get there we’re going to try and get to the leaders Leo and Toll. Toll agrees with the old days… the side that wanted to keep the demi-humans as slaves along with the elves and dark elves. And then there’s Leo, he thinks that they should be treated and have the same rights as humans.”
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Soku: “You know what…to hell with ending their war…I say we just help Leo win the war and get control of Athens!”
Rosemary: “Eh…I agree that Leo is right, but we can’t just help them like that. We are a part of the Leviathan army and joining will put us in the spotlight of Walgoinia. Then the Sect might come after us.”
Soku: “Then just don’t tell them…we aren’t famous or anything.”
Edward: “Actually that might be the way to go.!”
Julius: “You’re strong black hair…Souks green hair…Rosemary’s golden hair…and my pink hair make us stand out. It may be hard to keep our secret safe.”
Edward: “We don’t have to be on the front lines…helping from the shadows.”
Julius: “It may work.”
Soku: “You’re the leader you decide.”
Julius: “Then my first decision is…to make Edward leader.”
Edward: “Are…you serious?”
Julius: “Yep, well prepare for a long ride. We’ll ride until I feel tired. Since that will take a while I suggest you sleep as much as you can.”
Gray sees the top of the mountain, above a forest coated in snow.
Gray: “THERE IT IS! THE TOP, FINALLY!
Dema: “Squawk!”
Gray focuses his eyes seeing a smoke trail coming out of a cabin in the forest.
Gray: “Could it be…?”
A wooden two-story cabin near the top of the mountain. Dema lands in front of the cabin, letting Gray off. Gray walks to the front door, then right before he can knock the door opens. Then in front of Gray stands a powerful man. A beautiful man with long, soft silver hair flowing in the wind. His attire is very similar to an accent Japanese warrior. The geta shoes, kimono, and duel katanas.
Gray: “Nice…Kimono… and those are pretty swords…are those katanas?”
Man: “Yes they are…I don’t get many visitors up here, so please boy what is your name?”
Gray gets down on one knee, bowing his head.
Gray: “My name is Connor Gray Kyojin, but please call me Gray!.”
Man: “Well nice to meet you, Gray…now what are you doing up here, that’s a nice winged drake, what is her name?”
Gray: “I was sent here by Gordon Hill. Walgonia has been taken over by the Sect of Anarchy…and I would like you to train me in the spiritual arts. Oh and her name is Dema”
Ryo: “So you know who I am then? Ryo Hollis, but you may call me Ryo. And I would be glad to teach you.”
Ryo: “Gordon told me you were coming…but I wanted to make sure you were the real deal. Would you come inside now? It’s cold out here.”
Gray: “Of course.”
Ryo: “Dema would you please sit in the stable over there?”
Dema walks to the stable as Gray and Ryo enter the cabin, with the door closing behind them.
Ryo: “Sit down at the table with me if you will.”
Gray: “Oh yeah sure.”
Ryo: “Would you please better explain yourself to me? I would like to understand how you got here.”
Gray: “Like my origin? Sure I guess.”
Gray explains how he got to where he is now, his friends, his experience with Musashi, and how his training has progressed.
Gray: “I assume Gordon told you about Walgonia and what I’m doing here then?”
Ryo: “You would assume correctly.”
Gray: “So…how is this training gonna go?”
Ryo: “I would like to train you in the sword art of the katana, while also teaching you about the spirit arts.”
Gray: “But I can already use a sword?”
Ryo: “The katana is loved by spirits. They like how it flows and looks. The metal I made mine absorbs mana better than most swords, so they won’t be overwhelmed with mana. No cracks or breaking, it just seeps into the blade flawlessly. However I know that our time together will be short, so we can skip the katana I guess.”
Gray: "I'm good with that."
Ryo: “Now take all your clothes off except for your underwear and meet me outside.”
Gray: “WAH? You’re serious? It’s cold though…”
Ryo: “Yep, we need to strengthen your body.”
Gray: “Then you do the same… I’ll be embarrassed…”
Ryo: “You’re crazy, it's cold out there.”
Gray: “Really.”
Ryo: “Now let's go punch some rocks!”
Gray: “Bleh.”
END OF : Chapter Four.