Life: 2.2 The Training begins : Part 2

Lesson 3: Close combat sparing

This time my opponent was Koneko and we were in the middle of the forest around the mansion.

"Ughh"

I was pushed back and my body was hit on the tree.

'Her strength is no joke. I bet she still is holding back most of her strength'

Next, she straight punched my chest with her right hand. I deflected it with my left hand and got hold of her right arm, then with my right arm, I blocked her other arm which came to hit me on the face. I had to learn a little back to hold her other arm and I threw her.

Hey, she is so light.

After I threw her towards the tree, she stabilized her small body in the air and landed perfectly on the tree and then taking the tree as the footing she dashed towards me I tried to block her strike by crossing my arms the strike was blocked but I felt a numb sensation in my arms.

Koneko-chan starts to swirl her arm around then pointed her fist at me.

"...Now then, we'll have another round."

Looks like I will be beaten up quite well this time.

Lesson 4: Body Strengthening

This time the one who is training me is Buchou.

I am currently climbing a very steep mountain with a big rock tied to my back and Buchou sitting on it.

"Hey, Ise! Keep going!"

"Um"

After climbing dozens of time up and down the mountain, she said

"Okay, we are done with this"

I nodded and took the water bottle which was offered by her.

"What's next?"

"Next is muscle training. We will go with pushups."

She then puts a rock on my back while I am doing push-ups

SIT

After a while, she sits on it and says,

"Now then, three-hundred reps of push-ups. Let's start"

"Yep"

After Three-hundred push-ups it was almost evening she said,

"That's enough for today. Now shall we go and get fresh"

We went back to the mansion and after I took the shower I wore a black track-pant and a white T-shirt I had a towel around my neck and had a little wet messy hair. After I went to the living room, only Kiba was there reading a book. He smiled towards me which, I returned with a smile. After a while I went to the kitchen I saw Akeno and Asia there just about to begin the cooking.

"Let me help"

"Ara ara"

"Ah! Ise-san"

Were they not expecting me. I went towards the pots and utensils and began to cook but this time I used magic to generate heat.

We were having a Boar which Buchou hunted. And with it some grilled fish which she caught, also we had some herbs which Kiba collected on the way and we had lots of onions and potatoes.

So what to make I can make 'Fishhead onion soup' and 'Grilled fish' for starter and since we have boar and potatoes I can simply cook 'roasted wild boar' or 'Sweet and sour boar ribs' let's make both with potatoes I can cook it using the Boars flavor or can use it in soup or simply use it in rice no that would be too plain, I could make 'French fries' and use them in rice. It's decided then.

On the dinner table.

"It's good"

Said Koneko-chan.

"It's delicious Ise-kun"

Said Kiba

"We have more so feel free to have seconds"

Said Akeno.

"Let's take a bath after the meal. It's an outdoor bath so it's wonderful."

Said Buchou with a face having a naughty expression.

"Wait! There is an outdoor bath here?"

"Of course! This is made by Gremory after all it would at least have an outdoor bath"

"Damn and here I was in the shower hoping for a good bath"

"Then how about you bath with us I don't mind!"

"Huh!?"

I was dumbstruck for that moment.

"How about you Akeno?"

"I don't mind if it's Ise-kun. Ufufu. I might want to wash a gentleman's back."

Akeno gives her approval with a smile! I want her to wash my back!

Absurd! It's okay then!? It's okay!?

How unguarded can the girls from this club get!?

"How about you, Asia? You should be all right if it's your beloved Ise, right?"

Asia got red and became quiet after Buchou's question, but she eventually makes a small nod with her head.

Damn what's going on, not that I am against it but still…..

"Lastly Koneko? How about it?"

"...No."

She rejects me!? N-No, my sensation paralyzed for a moment, but this is a natural response from an ordinary girl!

"Then, it's a no. Too bad, Ise."

Buchou chuckles with a naughty expression.

What... I feel as though they raised my hopes, then dropped me to the depths of the abyss.

"...If you peek, then I will hold a grudge against you forever."

"What do you think of me? A pervert?"

"Don't worry Ise-kun we will enjoy the bath later together. I will wash your back okay."

"Shut it pretty boy I am not into boys. Damn it! Raising hopes and then dropping down to the depths of the abyss"

I said as I dropped down my shoulders.

To which everybody just laughed.

I just want to protect this smile on everybody's faces no matter what.

That night after everyone went to their room I was in the room with Kiba.

"I am heading out for a bit"

"Where are you going?"

"Night walk!? I guess!? Don't wait for me. You carry on your activities"

"Okay. Don't wander off too far Ise-kun"

"Yep. Good night then."

I left the Gremory mansion. I had my tracksuit on.

I went towards the cliff where I was training with Rias.

I tied my right hand behind my back and started to climb the mountain. After I climbed it I then descended it. The same process went on until my fingers ached. Next is pull-ups. I tied a big rock to my back for it. After I did my regular exercises I rested a bit. I have been out for around two and a half hours now. I then decided to take a stroll around.

It's sure cold today.

It's been very long since we had such a time huh Ddraig.

[True. It's been too long since you have visited any countryside area. When was last time? With your grandfather?]

'Long times huh!'

I was on my way to the top of a mountain where there was a clear view of the sky. As I reached the peak I was greeted by shallow and cool moonlight.

I looked up into the sky and there was it. The moon surrounded by stars.

"Beautiful"

Beautiful was the only word that escaped from my mouth.

'You know Ddraig in my past life I was desperate to see this scene yet was never able to. The moon hanging in the vast sky while stars moving freely into space. Free huh…!'

[... Some things are better to be forgotten, partner. They may make your heart shatter again and again just after you patch it up …...]

That's the only thing I am unable to do Ddraig. I have tried it a lot, far many times.

I took a cigarette and lit it

SMOKE

After the cigarette was finished I went back to the mansion and decided to sleep.