The Young Master Kali Alexanders

Kali was escorted by Vico, her temporary knight, to the training ground located underground. Today is the first day she will meet with the Alexanders' knights

"Young Master, This is the training ground." Vico has a shoulder length dark shade of brown hair and eyes. He moved away to let Kali see the training ground.

The Training ground is at least two times bigger and better equipped than the old mansion's training ground. Despite being underground it is well lit and maintained. The ground is solid ground floor and there are various sections like a shooting range, arena, and many more. It is surrounded by elevated seats meant for viewing .

'What is this? Coliseum?' Kali thought as she wandered her eyes around.

"What are the seats for?" Kali asked, looking at the empty seats.

"There are public events held here. That metal gate from your right is connected to the town's square."

She studied the large metal closed gates placed on the other side. Since there is no one around except Vico and her, she openly admires the place when she hears several sounds echoing. There are numerous knights rushing out from one of the doors.

Those nights immediately knelt down in front of Kali.

"We deeply apologize for our tardiness, Young Master." Some were prim and proper and others looked like they just woken up.

Kali let out an awkward laugh and said "Ah no, it's fine, I am just early. rise."

The man who apologize on behalf of others had dark blue hair and maybe in his 40s. He raised his head and look at Kali who is wearing slightly loose offwhite long sleeves, black training trousers and combat boots while her hair is pulled on a tight ponytail. Kali remind him of Theo who wear the same outfit during training. He stand up and others follow.

"We will be careful next time." He bowed down again.

"It's five in the morning. I was scheduled to meet you at 9. I am sorry for disturbing your rest time." Kali slightly bows his head and they panic.

"YOUNG MASTER!!"

"YOUNG LADY!!

The crowd was divided into two voices. It was understandable, since it's only been two days after Konrad announces to address her as they addressed his sons.

"Oy, its young master." someone whispered and elbowed the other.

"Ahem.Its an honor to meet the young master at this hour. " The blue haired man cleared his throat to hush them and address Kali's apologies.

"I am Yurik Reshowald, captain of the 4th Division and I will be the young masters' weapons' trainor."

Yurik Reshowald, He is the new instructor of Kali and also the Captain of 4th Division Knights.

"Nice to meet you Sir Yurik. Please take care of me."

"It's an honor. Young master, may I ask what brings you to the training ground this early?"

"I always train with Sir That--- my brother around this time."

They looked at Kali with a surprised expression. There are rumors that the youngest child of the Count has returned a long time ago and was hidden at the old mansion but it was never confirmed. Now that they heard that she had training with Theo their curiosity won them over.

"Young Master, Did you perhaps train in the Old Training ground?" One knight blurted out. He was about to be reprimanded by Yurik but she answered faster.

"How did you know?"

Konrad officially announced her return to the mansion shortly after their negotiation but it was never revealed the details of her return. There are lots of speculations and rumors flying around the mansion.

'Wait, She was escorted from the old mansion, maybe that's why.' She nodded internally while the knights got excited in her response.

"Then. . . Is it true that the young master went on a venture last time?"

"2 months ago. Yes."

"Ohhh woooow!!" They got more excited.

"Attention!" Yurik suddenly said in a loud voice. All the knights straight their backs and put their hands behind them. Nobody is laughing or smiling anymore. Even Kali straightens her back at Yuriks command.

"I apologize for the disgrace . . ." Yurik bowed his head lower this time.

". . .No worries Sir Yurik, It is refreshing to have conversation with other people. "

The knights who heard her got their heart swoon over.

"Thank you for your grace."

She looked away because she had nothing to say anymore.

"Young Master if I may." Yurik continued

"Go ahead."

"Since everyone is here, we should start your training today. "

Today's schedule is just to meet with the 4th Division and she came 4hours early and now she is altering their training schedule.

"It's fine. These guys can go back to sleep or eat their breakfast since I messed up their schedule."

"It's okay young master! We are full fledged knights! We can train now!"

"Yes, Yes that's right. Besides, we are not hungry."

"Yes! Yes!"

". . . ."

Five hours later. . . There are only three people left standing in the arena namely Yurik, Kali and Vico. Everyone else is panting on the floor or passed out.

Vico was watching from the sideline while the 4th division train. Yurik and Kali are standing on one side conversing like they had light exercise. They are sweating but they don't look tired at all, even though they finished running 30 laps.

"Sir Yurik, They look like they are dying." She looks at the pale faces of collapsed knights.

"They can die like that." Yurik said in a cold voice which caught Kali's attention because if that happens she is partly responsible for killing them indirectly. They were curious about Theo's method of training and they tagged along with her run laps

"Is that fine?"

"The 4th Division is also called the Manaless Division. We can only rely on our physical abilities if they can't overcome this, they won't stand a chance in the battlefield where mana users have the upper hand."

The 4th division consists of knights who can't produce mana and therefore they rely on pure strength and sword technique. Kali was placed here by Konrad because except for the subspace, she can't manifest any mana abilities.

She knows it well. She too is powerless against mana. She remembered the mana power of Gio all too well. The invisible wall that pushes her off the terrace and the sharp slices for every swing.

"You are an amazing Young Master Kali. You run 30 laps like it's nothing." Yurik looked at the distance they ran around.

"..?"

"Is this something you do everyday?"

"Yes, Brother told me to run 50 laps, 100 push ups and 100 sit ups everyday before starting the weapons training."

Yurik is speechless at the revelation. He never expected that Kali would undergo intense training at the old training ground. Just the fact that she had to run laps 50 times around the huge training ground is exhausting enough. That old training ground has a capacity of training hundreds of soldiers.

"Sir Yurik, I will resume running my laps again. Are you going to run too?"

Yurik widened his eyes and said " Please go without me." He had a premonition that he would drop out before she finished her lap and his pride as a captain won't allow it.

'I'm really getting old.' He sighed.

"Okay then. " She nod goodbye

'I can finally run without waiting for them' She sighed in relief.

She then ran much faster, crushing Yurik's pride without knowing.

****

Around lunch time, she finishes her usual training routine except the weapons training since Yurik excuses himself saying he needs to take care of his ill knights.

'I thought he would let them die. I guess he is worried after all.' She thought.

She was walking in the corridor with Vico when she saw the Head butler passing by.

"Hoston, Have you seen my brother?"

"Master Kali, Master Gio hasn't left his studies since yesterday."

The Count and Theo went to the capital for some business so Gio was left to manage the estate but it seems that he hasn't left his room.

"I see. Please send my lunch in my room. Thank you." Kali, who is oblivious about the pity stare of Hoston, walks happily back to her room.

'Does the young master want to eat with them? She always asks for them.' Hoston thought.

Hoston didn't know, Kali only asked because she was told to eat with them once in a while but since they are all busy she is free to have her lunch on her own.

Kali spent all her remaining time after lunch, reading and learning more of the Julian Language since she doesn't want to embarrass herself again.

The next day, Kali started her own training by ten minutes before five in the morning and Vico escorted her.

As expected, nobody is still on the training ground. She stretches her muscles first and starts running at incredible speed. She is so much faster now of course with the assistance of messenger's anklet. After 10 minutes, Yurik and 10 other knights entered and found Kali. Her tightly tied ponytail swayed in the air as her long sleeves shirt fit to her skin because of the air brushing as she ran vigorously. Knights dropped their mouths while Yurik slightly grinning

"Monster like the rest of her family." He said in a very low voice. Almost all his knights are bedridden due muscle cramps or body ache while seeing Kali run without a problem.

"Let's run too." One of the knights elbowed the others. They didn't wait for Yurik's order and they started running.

Yurik didn't join because he wouldn't have enough energy to teach weapons training if he did. He just sighed away.

"Impressive for someone without mana" Vico appeared at Yurik's side.

"How did she lose her mana control and memories?"

". . ."

"Lady Kaleena manifested mana control like his grace and her brothers but she returned unable to use it."

"She has burn scars all over her right side of the body. Punctured marks in her upper nape and below the ribs. It didn't heal even using multiple Grade A level potions."

Yurik hardened his expression while looking at his old friend asking what the hell is that. The wounds that Grade A level potion is either it was too severe or it was left open for a very long period of time.

"If the Masters didn't acknowledge her I wouldn't even think she is Lady Kaleena." Vico continued to speak.

"She looks different. almost like a different person. . . but it's been a long time since we last saw our young lady."

"Yeah. It's been five years since she disappeared."

Kali finished her 50 laps in under 3hours. Her fatigue accumulated to 20.

She smiled looking at her floating blue screen.

She looked at the staggering knights, which grew in numbers after a while, they looked like either zombies or beaten old men. They did their own lap run since they cannot keep up with her speed. She internally cheered for them and started her push up then sit ups. It was no longer a challenge to her.

Yurik gives Kali half an hour break before starting their weapons training. In that half hour, Yurik said to his knights that enough with the running and rest and watch Kali's weapon training because Yurik's guts tell him that it will be amazing to watch.

She went to venture along with the Elites and the Count. She will not be able to join such a venture if she doesn't possess something amazing.

Yurik was right, the weapons training with Kali is amazingly painful to watch. Kali did not even last a minute during a sword fight with Yurik. She let her sword fly in every direction. She is hiding her weakness with her right arm trembling when she over uses it. That's why she didn't put any strength on it during their duel.

Yurik is dumbfounded. 'Young lady Kaleena has shown early signs of exceptional talent in sword handling. Did she also forget about it?. . . . . ah wait she is training with Young Master Theo all this time.'

"I can't really use a sword." Kali said picking up her wooden sword she sent flying for the 15th time.

"Young Master, may I know what weapon Master Theo taught you to use?"

"Sword." She said almost immediately, making Sir Yurik more stunned.

"Ah. then I was told to stick to what I am familiar with."

"Which is?" He excitedly snapped out of his frustrated mind.

"Spear."