Going to fall apart

Having strength his resolve Vellomao got up from the makeshift bedding. As he told his first step a pounding pain came to his head.

Him gripping his head with pain, clenching his teeth not to make a sound. After a bit of time the headache went away as he stood up and began walking to the door.

Opening the door let out a burst of light rays came into the previous dark room blinding his sight temporarily.

As his eyes adjusted to the light he saw a crowd of 100 people ranging from middle age to babies. One common characteristic between them was that each of them had a powerful body that if they were taken to earth then they would be top world athletes.

Vellomao could feel the looks of them looking at them and knowing that their perception of him had changed. From the previous treatment of kin to a kind of apathy towards his existence.

I knew that this would happen but why does it still hurt so much? I need to train harder and perform excellently during the ceremony.

Taking his first steps outside the crowd turned towards him before looking away as if they were looking at something that was going to be thrown away.

Walking towards the middle of the crowd towards all the other tribe members around his age. There were 2 people that stood out like lions in their pack.

The first one was a young man with curly black hair with strong muscles, this was even more emphasized with his staggering stature. Though the young man was around the same age as Vellomao he was a foot taller than the rest of the kids.

The next person was a young woman who also had well defined muscles and with long curly hair that reached her shoulders. She was carrying a large throwing spear that had a metal tip that was sharpened to perfection.

The young man was Poldi Mendel, the son of the previous chief of the tribe. The woman is Hermione, the daughter of a warrior of the tribe.

While each might not have a high standing in the tribe but they have stood out because of how much potential they showed. Completely unlike Vellomao who is at the precipice of being kicked out of the tribe.

All the children in the center either looked at him with disregard or didn't even bother looking at Vellomao.

The Chief who was at the front did a head count of everyone to make sure that no one was missing and that anyone who had died was now alive.

" Poldi!"

" Here!"

" Hermione!"

" Here!"

" Vellomao!"

" Here!"

" Good it seems everyone who is alive is here and everyone that's dead is still dead!"

" Now, everyone we are only a day's journey until we reach the sacred cliff and blood sea!"

" We will not be stopping for the night and will continue until we reach the sacred cliff, so say right now if everyone is ready to depart!"

Everyone then turned their heads to the thin Vellomao to hear his answer. Seeing everyone he turned red with shame and embarrassment at the blunt showing of how much of a burden he was.

Gritting his teeth he shouted with all his strength to say the words: " We're ready to go!"

I need to get stronger, I need to start cultivating as soon as I can!

Hearing his confirmation the entire tribe then proceeded to march towards their destination.

.....

A few hours of walking the blazing sun was at its highest point radiating with so much heat that Vellomao was covered in sweat. His legs were aching from walking continuously for hours without stopping.

Why is this so hard!? From my memories it wasn't this hard before it's like after I fainted my body grew so much weaker.

Vellomao's assumption was right in that he waa much weaker now compared to before. While he was considered weak, that was only when you're comparing him to his peers, when compared to people younger than him he was stronger. But now he was struggling with things that 5 years olds in the tribe could handle.

Should I ask for a break? The Tribe Chief said that if I couldn't handle it, I should tell him to avoid fainting. No I can't! Even if I have to faint again I can't ask for help or that is basically saying that I'm now useless.

Though Vellomao was struggling with his willpower he was able to overcome the temptations and was able to continue walking for a couple more hours.

He was now completely drenched in sweat as they continued on. His lips were cracking from lack of water in his body and his body shivered with each step he took.

The tribe members that were around Vellomao couldn't stop looking at him and his struggling. There was confusion with a hint of suspicion in their gaze as they were wondering what could be wrong with him that he's struggling so hard.

Luckily he heard the deep voice of an angel that came from the front: "There is a lake 5 minutes away, we will be taking a water break to hydrate and eat before continuing!"

Finally I can rest for a bit. It felt like any second now my body would have collapsed. Vellomao heaved a sigh of relief when he could smell the refreshing air of cool water.

When the tribe arrived at the lake some of the warriors took out their spears and went to hunt, some went to collect water from the lake for purification.

Taking out his water bag, Vellomao began drinking his water with such a great speed it could be called a miracle that he didn't choke.

In the midst of the drinking frenzy the other children of the tribe also sat down and drank some water.

Approaching Vellomao were a group trio, they were the top strongest people in his age group. Poldi, Hermione, and strangely, the son of the current chief, Eliakim.

Just like the other two Eliakim had a strong physique, tall stature though smaller than Poldi, and he always had a sharp glare in his eyes. It was rumored in the tribe that when he was born he had his eyes open when he came out of his mother.

Noticing the trio staying right in front of him he knew that they must have come over for something. A heavy feeling appeared in Vellomao's stomach so much that he even lost his thirst. For a bit before taking another sip as he was still dehydrated.

With Hermione taking the lead with her spear she started talking with a neutral tone: " Hey Vellomao are you feeling alright? You might have caught a sickness when you fainted so you should treat your body right."

So they came over because of how much I was dying when we were marching earlier. Luckily I was born in the Manu Tribe, if I was in another smaller tribe they might have abandoned me already.

While feeling grateful for being born in the tribe he responded while taking a sip of water after each word.

" Yeah I feel alright, I only feel that I get a bit more exhausted quicker than usual."

It might be because I fainted but I should be able to do the rest just fine."

" I'm just going to be a bit sweaty."

Vellomao than gave them his best smile and went over to take another gulp but he realized that his bag was empty.