[Next Day]
Ryan is in the classroom, still pissed off at the envelope. He clenched his fist; he felt a tap on his shoulder. His expression softens.
“Ryan? You okay?”
Jaelyn asked, her expression conveying worry.
“Yeah, it’s just that, my father... Well, I learned that my father wants to meet up with me. After all those years.”
Ryan said as he gripped his thighs. He felt a soft feeling. He looks down and sees Jaelyn’s hand atop his. He blushes a bit.
“I’m sorry that I can only walk you home... It’s just that I am just so bus—“
Jaelyn intercepted his words.
“It’s okay… I know your ‘position.’ I’ll still love you no matter what.”
Jaelyn lets out a soft smile. Ryan smiled back.
“Thanks…”
[Few Hours Later]
Ryan is in the meeting room. He walks in front of the room.
“Alright, in a few weeks. I’ll be meeting my father during Christmas break. I don’t think they’ll attack during that time, and since we defended their first wave, they’ll probably strategize for now instead of charging blindly.“
Ryan said.
“Didn’t you say that your father abandoned you?”
Johan asked.
“I mean, well, no offense, but I’m questioning it.”
Johan quickly added.
“Yes… My father did leave me, but my mom gave me an envelope. I’ll be meeting him.”
Ryan answered. Johan nodded his head.
“That’s my announcement. Don’t attack the North just yet. We will wait.”
Ryan added. Ryan left the meeting room.
[Few Weeks Later]
Ryan waved at his mom.
“Bye, mom!”
He yelled out as he headed to the bus station. His first time meeting his father except when he was a baby or toddler. Ryan arrived at the bus station. The bus arrived, and he entered inside, paying his fare.
[Few Hours Later]
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Ryan left the bus. The place was in a rural area; he looked at the crumbled envelope. He walks towards the location.
[2 Hours Later]
Ryan arrived at the location; his eyes widened. It was a Japanese Daimyo house. It was huge, as a matter of fact. He knocked and waited for someone. Somebody opens. He hands them the envelope; the servant’s eyes widen, and he gestures for him to come in. Ryan looked around; it was beautiful. They entered a room. A tall man was sitting. He had long, messy bangs and an imposing figure; he was way taller than anybody he had encountered.
“You’re here. My son.”
The man said as he stood up and sauntered over to Ryan. Ryan looked at him.
“You must have many questions. Ask me away.”
The man said.
“Who are you?”
Ryan asked; his eyes narrowed. The man laughed.
“I just told you. I am your father, Hayashi Shintaro.”
Shintaro puts his hand on Ryan’s shoulder. Ryan moved out of the way.
“Don’t touch me. You bastard.”
Ryan glared at him. Shintaro stood quiet for a few seconds. He bursts out laughing.
“Feisty just like your mother.”
Shintaro snickered.
“Why did you abandon us?”
Ryan asked in a condescending tone.
“Your mother wasn’t the only one I fooled around with.”
Shintaro answered. Ryan clenched his fist.
“You’re a piece of shit! I’m leaving!”
Ryan exclaimed as his veins bulged. Shintaro grabbed Ryan's head and smashed it into the wall.
“You’re not leaving, boy. You’re staying here for the whole break. I have many kids; you’re the only one who has potential. That’s why I contacted you and your mother. Let me nurture you. Let me awaken the beast inside you.”
Shintaro threw Ryan on the floor.
“A little birdie told me that you have a girlfriend now. You also control the West, South, and East of your region. What would happen if something happened to your girlfriend?”
Ryan’s eyes widen; he grits his teeth.
“Don’t touch her! If I see you touch one of her strands. I’ll kill you!”
Ryan yelled. Shintaro smiles.
“That’s my boy. You start tomorrow.”
Shintaro left the room, leaving Ryan on the floor. Ryan rose.
[Next Day]
A servant opened the door. It was 6 AM. Ryan woke up; the servant took him to the training grounds. Shintaro was already up; he was waiting for Ryan.
“Ah. Ryan! You’re here; we’re starting something easy. A thousand pushups.”
Shintaro said. Ryan’s eyes widen.
“A thousand?!”
Ryan exclaimed. He was flabbergasted.
“Remember, you don’t do it. Something might happen to her. You do it; she’ll be safe. I promise.”
Shintaro said with a hint of dangerousness. Ryan grits his teeth and starts doing pushups.
[An Hour Later]
Ryan finished the pushups. He crashed on the floor, his arms barely even moving. He couldn’t move anything as sweat dripped on the floor.
“Good. You took a long but good. Now a thousand sit-ups.”
Shintaro said as the servants brought water.
[Few Hours Later]
Ryan finished all the absurd training.
“Good. I’m curious; attack me.”
Shintaro simply asked. Ryan’s eyes widen. He couldn’t move a muscle, but if he could hit this bastard. He would do it.
“You used Ghost Hits!”
Ryan’s eyes widen as he sees no visible damage. Shintaro’s eyes widen as he sees the attack.
“You have it.”
Shintaro smirked.
“That’s my boy. You have it.”
Ryan was flabbergasted.
“Have what?”
Ryan asked.
“Invincible attacks. It’s a fighting move that uses ‘invincible’ attacks. In reality, it’s fast. There are many fighting moves in the Hayashi family. Invincible attacks are the best ones; you’re born with them. However, you must be trained to achieve it. Who trained you?”
Shintaro explained. His eyes narrowed as he said the last bit.
“A…uhm… a guy named Mr. Ruthford...”
Ryan said; no way in hell his bastard of a father knows who he is.
“Ah! Thomas Ruthford!”
Shintaro said. His lips curl into a small smile.
“He went easy on you, though. I am guessing that your girlfriend is his daughter.”
Ryan’s eyes widen. Mr. Ruthford went easy on him? That training felt like hell. Literal hell.
“Once Thomas finds out. Good luck; you will have to fight him off.”
Shintaro snickered.
“Enough of that. Go rest, eat, and drink. We will begin this easy training for one more day since I feel nice.”
Ryan’s mouth agape. He doesn’t want to find out what’s the hard training.
[2 Weeks Later]