The Cultivators

"Alas, what a foolish child I have"David looking at the window let out a long sigh while holding a piece of paper. This is the letter Dylan left for his father.

Dear Father

By the time you read this I'm already in the Border town of the Divine prefecture, Sorry for not telling you in advance but I already made up my mind, I will join the Army and prove to those who mocked us that even without being awakened as a mage I will achieved something on my own and don't worry about me I'm already a adult and you teach me some martial arts right? So it will be a piece of cake to fast the recruitment test.

I will repay all your sacrifices for me.

Please tell this to Emily too.

Thank you! And Take Care Father.

P.S: Those entire antiques cultivation books I already memorize it, so if you run low on money you can sold them out.

'It seems the small child that requires my protection have grown up a little.'

"Take care son and I'm always proud of you"

Even if he doesn't want Dylan to leave, he also know how much that child wants' to gain power and recognition not for himself but for this family.

***

Border Town of Divine Prefecture

Because it is in the boundary of Divine Prefecture and Jura Forest it has the highest and sturdiest wall and defence and so it's also known as the Fortress. It is also the place where the Army recruits and trains soldiers.

"Should I go home?" Just as the town gates were up ahead, Dylan started to hesitate but then he remembered all the sacrifices his father made for him.

"No, I can't go back like this!" 'Don't worry Father, I will succeed'

"At last I'm already here" It's been almost a day since Dylan started his travel to the border town before dawn he reached his destination.

"I only have thirty silvers with me right now, I need to plan how to spend it"

When the dungeons and magic started to appear, silver, gold and many other precious materials became common and gold and silver became the normal currency.

And what became precious materials now, is the monster core and magic crystals that both contain magic essense that helps Mages to improve their capability and tiers but all of them are located near or inside a dungeon.

***

"Miss, one room please"

"Good evening Sir, Welcome to Big Bear Inn, for how many days are you staying?"

Tomorrow will be the recruitment day for the soldiers so it's necessary to stay a night in the town's Inn. In this way those who are aiming to pass the test can also conserve their energy.

"For one day only"

"That will be ten silvers, do you want to include the food? That will only cost thirteen silvers"

" No, it's alright" 'Damn!only one day and I'm already broke.

Fortunately enough, he arrived a day before the recruitment because if not, his silvers will not last long, he even brought with him some bread so that his expenses will be lessen.

"You're room is on the second floor, number 15 , just look for the tag at the door and once again welcome to Big Bear Inn"

The receptionist is just too courteous and lively but he doesn't plan on sleeping just yet. He even pick this Inn even though there are others that are more cheap.

The Big Bear Inn is located at the center of the Border town, it is a well known establishment that gathers some important people, but the most important thing is when you are here gathering information is easy and that is Dylan's goal.

***

"Bernard, have you heard? It seems like the recruitment exam this time is quite different than the previous ones"

"Yes, and according to some news it is said that it will be General Juada who will conduct the Final exam"

"I heard about it! This time it will be much harder to pass"

In the Inn corner while drinking some water beside the table, Dylan saw a group of young people entered the Inn. It seems like they are just like him, someone who will try their luck to be soldier.

"One more glass of water please"

"Sir… I feel embarrassed saying this but that's already your tenth class"

The girl pouring the glass can't help to notice this particular costumer, he never orders anything but always asking for water.

"Yes, what about it?"

Sorry Miss, I can't feel embarrassed just like you, I'm broke you know'

"It's nothing, sorry"

After some time the number of costumers inside the Inn became fewer and fewer it seems like they were already resting.

"I should rest too"

***

"Grandpa, can you tell me about cultivators"

"Of course Little Dylan, what do you want to know?"

"Are cultivators really strong? I heard from some other kids that cultivators are trash"

"No Dylan, don't believe them! Cultivators are those people who can feel the energy of the Earth and gather them to do various things"

"Are they as strong as mages?"

"Hmmmm… just like how mages rank themselves according to tiers they reach, cultivators do the same and cultivators can even achieved and gain power similar to Gods, so tell me? Which do you think is stronger?"

"and let me tell you something, the first generation of our Chen Family reach the apex of cultivation and ascended to a higher realm"

This is something his Grandpa is not sure about but this is what his elders and ancestors say and teach to them when they were young, he believed that he should also say this to his grandson so that he will admire and not look down on cultivators.

"Cultivators are very strong, I wish I awakened not as a mage but as a cultivator Grandpa"

"Do you want do be stronger Little Dylan?"

"No Grandpa! I want to be the strongest."

Ever since he was a small child Dylan admire cultivators and became interested in their family to cultivation manuals and techniques.

"Yes Yes, I truly hope so"

While telling him various things about cultivators the looked in his Grandfathers eyes are full of longing and also sorrow.

"Dylan, promise me this, That if one day even if I'm not around anymore, if you gain the ability to feel the energy of the world be sure to work hard and regain the glory of our Family once again"

"Okay, Grandpa, I promise"