Parting Ways

Zeph and Elven were waiting outside the shop, to give private space to Sauren and his want to be Master. Elven looked at Zeph and started the conversation,

"So what to do you plan to do next ?"

"Me, just usual traveling, maybe will go to Nation Ulcia, not sure"

"You want to go alone? because I think Sauren will be an idiot if he refuses this opportunity."

"Hmm...I also feel the same way. He should go with Bushin. About alone, I started the journey alone and expect to finish it alone"

"But think about how long will it take you to reach that stage"

He took a deep breath and sat down on the nearby fence of the shop.

"Sauren will learn by leaps and bounds, he will be taught by Bushin to best to his abilities. I do not doubt your talent or hard work. But how much time will it cost you?

The same thing which should be taught by a teacher, you will learn by yourself by making mistakes again and again and correcting them. You will eventually reach a peak but it will not be the same anymore. Your friends will have long crossed that threshold.

I am your senior not in Corps but also as Warrior. I must help youngsters like you as it is my responsibility. So in my opinion, you should think of learning from the master."

Zeph began to think about it seriously, unconsciously rubbing the wooden ring on his finger. He closed his eyes and chuckled,

"And who do you think would take me as a disciple, I am not special, not a prodigy, not an overachiever in cultivation. Moreover, with my weak physique, It is harder for me to learn common fighting techniques.

You are suggesting because you have someone in mind, right?"

"Well that's true, But for the further process you ought to have faith in me," He smiled and winked his eyes mischievously " So like 'Bushin', I am presenting you an offer Zeph, Do you have faith in me?"

Zeph looked at the face of beaming Boss and suddenly had a premonition of himself falling into a trap of some Swindling merchant.

Before he could reply, the door of the shop opened with Sauren and Bushin coming outside. Sauren walked towards Zeph. He stopped in front of him.

Zeph started "So time to say Goodbye, huh?"

"Yeah, I have to go with Bu...Master right now, well you know you could come with us, he can teach both of us together, right?"

Zeph smirked at him,

"No need.

You just go, we will meet again in the future, practice hard otherwise don't cry if You still can't touchy clothes even after learning from the legendary warrior. "He extended his hand to the Sauren.

Sauren gripped his hand and both had a strong handshake.

"You just don't get left behind. I will be waiting for our rematch to see who will be beating who in the future. "

They had spent just a small-time with each other but still managed to open themselves to each other. A friend is the only relationship you have full choice to make, that is the only relation you choose yourself to keep for the rest of your life and fulfilling it with your heart.

A friendship started from the same taste in the restaurant to the fighting with their lives on the line in the battle. It was forged to last long and this bond had still to prove itself on many tests of life.

Sun began to rise in the sky with Elven and Zeph watched the new Master disciple disappear in the distant path.

"So who are we going to meet?"

"Well…..I will tell you on the way. First, we have to prepare for the long journey to undertake ahead. Let's go back to City, shall we?"

The Duo came back to the city and Elven disappeared after telling Zeph to wait in the Mercenary Office. Zeph sat down in the visitor's area and began to focus on meditation as he had nothing better to do.

May was quite surprised to find Zeph alone coming in with the boss, as usually he was roaming with Sauren all time.

She didn't pry into gossip and just gave him private space as he was not looking interested in the conversation.

After about two hours, a warrior came rushing into the hall. He was quite excited as he jumped straight towards May.

"Hey, hey stop.

Relax Luke, what happened?"

Like finally stopped near the table and began breathing deeply to recover his breath.

"A large monster...huff...huff…

Spo..spotted."

"Large Beast where?"

"It was Spotted near Varying roads, a large dragon brown-colored.

I informed all guilds and the City council. They have also informed Boss about it.

" So have Boss responded?"

"No, but all other guilds have sent all senior members to pursue it "

"Pursue...it ran away?"

"Yes, It wandered a bit around the area and then turned back. Several warriors are pursuing it."

Suddenly earring of May vibrated and infrasonic Sound waves transmitted to her ear. She listened to it for while then reported,

"Boss said there is no need to act on it, Beast was caught by warriors. It was scouting beast of some Dragon king 'kwastir' who had ordered his underlings to find some beast. It is the inner conflict of beasts of the deep forest. We do not need to interfere in it."

Zeph memorized the name of Dragon king as it was his first time hearing the name of another beast designated as monarch other than Serpent queen.