“Besides, the academies will be there. Once they scout you for enrollment, it’s all a bed of roses from there. Once you’re enrolled into the academy, they will hold your king and country in interest, thus, protecting you. That’s why many of them had sent forth their best representative,” Bruce explained. Zephyr nodded to the news. In his previous life, he had travelled far and wide, he knew of this aspect well.Only prodigies would be accepted into the academies. Through this, clans and counties could flourish without fear. “What’s the academy behind the Ahi Dynasty, Zephyr?” Bruce asked. Zephyr remained calm, he knew too many to keep track. “The Boundless Academy!” he replied. Bruce flashed a quizzical look, teasing a smile, “Wasn’t your fiance enrolled into the Academy?” Zephyr chuckled, “We… ‘divorced’, a few months back.” Although he did not mind this too much, the fact remains that he was dumped. It still did not sit too well with him. “Oh, I’ve heard of lady Aurora, the heir of
“Weapons?” Zephyr was not too interested in the skills and techniques, however when he heard about the weapons, it had piqued his interest. After he took his leave from Spout, he made his way to the Khan vaults. The vaults were enormous, heavily decorated inside and outside, it was the most important Khan asset. Once he arrived at the weapons vault, Zephyr felt a great disturbance that came his way. In his view, there were a variety of weapons, it ranged from small knives to great staves, there was enough for each person to have one. Each weapon was a sight to behold, shimmering in the light. Their values were untold, no doubt as exquisite as the hosts. Most importantly, each weapon was highly coveted and tested to its peak. “A sword!” Zephyr picked up a sword — a longsword at that. A favorite of his, in fact. As a fighter, not only must he train his body and mind, he would need an accompanying weapon. A good weapon would be able to bolster his powers manifold. Zephyr spun his right
Meteor metal was a highly sought after metal. This item was as its namesake implies, a metal which originated from the stars. A metal which gets forged on impact, on entry. A metal that can only become smelted by the hottest of fires — starfire. This metal is extremely rare. Its price alone was enough to purchase a city. Not even the richest clans could afford a piece. ‘This metal hasn’t been reforged yet, yet it can withstand my energy rushes. If I were to forge a sword from this, it would definitely boost my power!’ Zephyr thought, “If I can find a fine blacksmith, the forgery of this blade will no doubt be legendary!” Zephyr’s defeated bemoans were switched into bouts of ecstatic excitement. For some reason, he even looked forward to the Inter-city Tournament.…Zephyr was very satisfied with his procurement, but the metal was too rare, and no common blacksmith may forge it. Were the metal to be forcefully forged, the weapon’s make would be severely compromised. It would be a grea
“This task force, I henceforth christen, Khan riders. They needn’t be many, but they must have the spirit of battle, the strength of warriors, and the determination of generals!” Zephyr spoke. “The Khan can afford the pills, and share techniques to train them. We also have the weaponry to assist them!” he continued. “Yes, this is a good idea! The Khan needs a force like this!” Spout said as he nodded. He understood Zephyr’s goal, with the task force mobilized, the Khan need not worry about their solidity anymore. “Indeed, I agree with this plan, a task force is useful!” a Khan leader nodded. “With this task force, our intimidation towards others shall be stronger! None would dare oppose us!” another added. “We must show how powerful the Khan riders are!”The Khan leaders were smart men, they instantly acknowledged the wisdom in Zephyr’s plan. Zephyr nodded at their unity. With their agreement to this plan, he could leave Starlight with more ease for the Inter-city Tournament. “However
The woman had come from a small clan. Her name was Yara Straw, her brother, Jen Straw. Jen had the potential, and the wit. “This…” Motte hesitated, although Jen was good, he was not a Khan. “What’s wrong? Is he not fit? He’s your brother too, you know. Why can’t he serve the Khan?” Yara asked. “This is not something I can decide for you, I must ask my superiors,” Motte sighed, and shook his head. “Then… what about this?” Yara said as she poked Motte’s shoulder, before she lay on him, and kissed his ear. “Oh, you!” Motte spoke as he instinctively embraced Yara, and took her to their room.…“My lord, I have gathered a total of 51 men! Please inspect them as you wish!” Motte declared after two days of selections. The Khan leaders had gathered on the ground’s stage, even Spout was present. This was too big of an event to miss! “Not bad!” Zephyr thought as he scanned the candidates, noting how most were at least Strengths of level five. However, Zephyr needed more than skill, he need
“Not bad!” Zephyr nodded, before keeping his powers. The candidates each let out big sighs of relief, panted and gasped for air. The power they had felt was immense, it was as if they were contained in a vacuum. “You all have passed the first test, but I must warn you, this is just the first. If you choose to leave now, I will not stop you. The next test might just kill you!” Zephyr shouted, his smile sent shivers down the candidates’ spines. Jen’s expression changed as well, he had not expected Zephyr to be so strong. He no longer underestimated the young Khan. Similar to the candidates, Motte let out a sigh of relief when he saw that Jen passed the first trial. Were he to fail, Motte would be greatly embarrassed.“After the introduction of balance pills, the clan has improved greatly. However, I must warn you, from now on, you will not be provided any more balance pills, or any pills for that matter!” Zephyr stated. “What?!” Jen’s expression changed, his face wracked with horror. He
The candidates’ spirits were strong, their skills too were nothing to mock at. They required a bigger push. To Zephyr, these men were most likely going to make it. “What? Just some energy?” A voice could be heard as many of them inhaled a breath of cold air. “What are you whining about? It’s just some!” Mason roared, and rapidly decreased the energy he used to protect himself. “Me too!” Leo shouted, and followed suit. ‘These dumb*sses are following Zephyr so blindly, they’re fools, all of them! How could I defend myself so sparingly?’ Jen thought as he glared at the Khan.Zephyr took notice of Jen’s actions, yet said nothing of his disobedience. Using the waterfall’s power to bolster oneself, was a basic training method, moreover it yielded great results. However, Zephyr would not let Jen know of this. If one does not grab the opportunity to better themselves, what good are they? After all, without the right mind, how could they achieve greater levels?After five days of intense tr
“You fools! Do you really think he can help you? If you continue on like this, none of you will ever be strong. I am not stupid, yet here I am, at this punk’s bidding!” Jen said, unflinching from their glares. “Leave,” Zephyr said calmly. He was very disappointed in Jen, had he known it would end up like this, he would not have saved Motte the embarrassment. “‘Leave? How dare you order me!” Jen laughed. Zephyr remained calm, “I wasn’t finished. Although I won’t be providing any pills to you, I will be teaching you augments.”“What? Augments?!” Everyone present widened their eyes, and stared at Zephyr in disbelief. Augmentations were not easily learned, nor taught. It was not a commoner’s practice. Once mastered, the user’s body, strength, and mind would be brought to new heights, it could never before be achieved through pills alone. Even the weakest augments were rare in Starlight, with prices fetching the highest. Yet here, Zephyr stood, saying that he wished to teach them? Unbeliev