ALL NOVEL Resolve of a hero!
"Look at those...I can feel the chills even though they are so far away."
Currently standing on the highest tower of Eden Academy stood two figures consisting of an olive-haired young maiden and a handsome youth as they saw the scene taking place in an open ground.
The youth, named Kyouki, had his eyes constantly fixed on the two warriors who were clashing blades with such fineness and accuracy, that made him immensely in the spar without a blink, daring to interrupt.
Even Sicily was wonderstruck after seeing Saya and Austin crossing blades at such a violent pace yet having a defensive stance not to let harm each other.
She preferred heavy weapons more, but she couldn't deny how beautiful it seemed to see the such fine art of swordsmanship.
Early in the morning, Sicily and Kyouki decided to have combat training. Since Lilia wasn't proficient in physical work, she was asked to cultivate her magical capacity just like she had been doing past weeks.
Since that time, Kyouki has witnessed how inferior he is if compared to the challenges yet to be proposed; he has been diligently training in secret.
Even though they were left with only three, the Hero's party took risks and ventured High-Rank Lairs to grow strong so they don't die worthlessly in front of future threats.
"How long would it take me to reach that level...."
Kyouki muttered under his breath as his eyes followed only Austin's movement.
From what he had heard from Venessa and seen these past few days, Kyouki could confidently say Saya was way out of his league. She's on a level he could only dream about if he practiced swordsmanship for more than five or maybe more years.
But what bothered him was Austin.
It was widely known that Austin was an Elemental Mage through and through. And generally, Mages don't move the way Austin was.
Was it the training he went through that Kyouki neglected? Is he a natural-born warrior who is destined to surpass everyone? What he lacked that Austin mastered?
Kyouki indeed had such thoughts and doubts, but there weren't obstacles that would be stopping him now from walking on the path of being the strongest.
If before he wanted to grow to fight evil, an add-on of surpassing Austin became the second last step of it.
The last step to accomplish all his hard work would undoubtedly be the demon king for whom Kyouki was born to fight and slaughter.
Knowing apparently what was going through her beloved's mind, Sicily held his hand before leaning her head on his shoulder.
"Let's do our best together, Kyo-kun. It might be a rocky path, but I promise to always stay with you."
(A/N: - Flag?)
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[3 days later]
It's been three days since Austin returned to Eden's Academy and reunited with his two beloveds, albeit a little peculiarly.
These days apart from teaching, Luna and Austin have been together all the time like they were glued to each other. Apparently, it was Luna who didn't want to let go of him since she knew 'the time' was nearing.
Saya after realizing what her big brother had planned and how she could be with him, Saya left the Saintess to have her Onii-sama all she wanted for now.
The class has taken a trail with Austin, Luna, and Saya's exceptional teaching. Just some more days and they would at least reach a level where a group could face Terror Class demon.
What they require are perseverance and rigorous training, and for that, regular professors would be enough for the students—concluding that the three didn't need to play instructors for more than a little longer.
In the evening, Austin, after having a peaceful chat with Saya and Luna on tea, went to meet the headmaster to talk about the labyrinth.
Just as he was about to knock on the highest door of the academy, a familiar voice approached from his back before Austin turned toward the source.
"Oh my~ Pleased to meet you again, Professor."
Tiara greeted Austin just like she did on the first day. Even though they have been in contact through class, Tiara's etiquette never faltered.
Austin also greeted the princess with a slight bow.
"Likewise, your highness. And please refrain from calling me professor in person."
Tiara giggled upon seeing how Austin gets troubled being called in such a manner but who would like to miss such an adorable reaction?
"That won't do, professor. Teaching for once, being a teacher for life. I have learned various valuable things from you, so no one could stop me from admiring you as my mentor."
Witnessing the tease in the cheeky princess' voice, Austin resigned in pursuing before he asked something more relevant to their situation.
"Were you going to meet the headmaster, your Highness?"
"Yes, I was, but if it's something confidential you want to talk with him about, I will come back later."
Erasing her mischievousness, Tiara spoke serenely as she didn't want to interrupt where she wasn't supposed to. Of course, she would know the content of what he would be talking about inside, but Tiara has to keep a good face in front of her beloved.
Austin thought for a second, but soon, he came to a decision and spoke in a certain tone.
"No...on the contrary, I would like you to hear what I am going to say."
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A/N: - Pace is good?
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