Strength and Rivalry 1.113

"You have good instincts" people always said and Viggo believed it, because he felt in his heart that anguish when something was wrong and that calm when he was right. No, it wasn't the calm, it was a feeling of satisfaction mixed with the certainty that he was right, even if he didn't know why it was. Once the moment passed, the feeling went away, but in Viggo's mind it became clearer and clearer that he should trust his instincts. However, when he came to Orario he began to follow the teachings of others and to seek a level of skill that only caused him restlessness in his heart.

-I stopped listening to my instincts and began to pay attention to those who thought others- murmured Viggo still sitting on the concrete floor of the dome. Only his father accompanied him in that moment of contemplation -I wanted to do things the same as others did and little by little, I abandoned my way of doing things-

-In that case, how would the Viggo who listens to his instinct do it?- Kain asked as he carried his glass with Estus to his lips. He takes a sip and wait to see what happened. It had taken Viggo more than half an hour to say those words.

-I would throw punches while feeling with my body the change of mana in my bones and muscles. Then I would calibrate little by little the amount of energy, the tension in my muscles and once I understood the amount of energy that is needed to perform the action, I would know for sure how to improve my touki-

Kain drank the Estus and asked -Why don't you do it now?-

Viggo frowned, put aside his glass with Estus and walked two meters away. Kain sat back and watched him take his boxing posture. Then Viggo threw a punch that cut through the air. He then retracted his fist to the starting position and threw two more punches interspersing between left and right. And finally, he adds the touki that manifested itself as a red aura as it looked straight ahead, as if there was an opponent much taller than him. The touki first manifested itself explosively as if it wanted to escape from the body, but little by little it was coupled to the body as if it were a thin layer of red energy. Viggo threw a punch that generated a stream of air. He seemed totally focused on what he was doing, not caring about where he was and totally gone in his thoughts. Viggo shook his head at every punch he gave and muttered things like it wasn't what he wanted to do.

From a distance, Kain watched him for half an hour. This was already a great achievement, because the aura remained constant and calm as if it were a pond of calm water. Viggo gasped as if he had run a big race, but his face looked fresh and relaxed, as if in complete control. Kain smiled at seeing him in that state of enlightenment that only warriors who are the instinctive type can reach. Kain himself has never been able to reach that level of enlightenment, after all, he is the type who analyses, experiments, and understands things. On the one hand, there is the superiority of being able to master all the skills that he poses, on the other hand, there is the weakness of never being able to reach that state of enlightenment.

Kain let out a sigh, left a bottle of Estus for Viggo, and got up. Viggo at no time noticed his movement, it was as if nothing around him mattered. Very dangerous, very dangerous, Kain thought. Because, if someone attacked him in that state of concentration, Viggo would attack to kill without feeling anything for the other person. It would only be Karma.

Kain came out of the dome and Viggo continued to throw punches one after another. He never noticed his departure. Once out, Kain felt the pleasant night breeze and saw Odysseus leaning on the dome wall.

-How did you do it?- asked Odysseus in a serious tone.

-Experience- Kain replied with a smile -luck, the precise words, who knows? As a teacher I could only think about helping my disciples improve and look for better ways to teach. If something doesn't work in one, I must look for another approach. As you say, continuing to strive in an area where you are already tired is counterproductive. So, it's best to look from another angle. Don't worry Odysseus, next time you'll do better, I'm sure-

Odysseus looked down and smiled -even at this age, you still give us encouragement to improve. I've already given up-

-Well- Kain said with a look full of appreciation -I have not lost my faith in you, I know that tomorrow you will be better. Remember, a small peasant came to Orario and became a great adventurer whose name is on everyone's lips. Everyone admires you; everyone respects you. If any young adventurer comes to Orario, it is because he wants to be like you or one of your brothers-

Odysseus pressed his lips and nodded silently. Kain patted him and walked ahead -sends someone to watch over Viggo. It is danger in that state of enlightenment. If someone attacks him, he could kill them without feeling any remorse-

Odysseus walked after Kain and said -in that case you should stay and look at him-

-Why?- Kain asked, stopping, and looking at him with a smile on his lips -Viggo is your disciple, you must take care of him- after saying that Kain turned around and advanced along the cobblestone road leading to the Hera family mansion while Odysseus stared at him silently.

-Ok, how do we do this?- Odysseus asked, folded his arms, and looked at the ground as he thought. The next moment he came up with an idea, a crazy one worthy of his brother Jason, but an idea that could speed up Viggo's improvement process. Odysseus walked back to the dome, opened the door, walked in, and closed it.

At about 3 a.m., Kain was sleeping with Hera in her fourth-floor bedroom when a loud bang was heard. Kain and Hera got up at the same time, put on robes and walked to the large windows overlooking the terrace. Once they got out on the terrace, they leaned on the metal railing and looked towards where the rumblings are heard.

Kain smiled excitedly as Hera watched from this distance as the large training dome for her elite adventurers collapsed.

-What's wrong Kain?- Hera asked in a state of worry.

-Odysseus is crazier than Jason, Hera- Kain said without losing his smile -he has awakened a monster. Hurry up, go and tell your adventurers to get away from the dome. I will go for Jason and Achilles and tell them to come to the aid of Odysseus-

Hera was going to turn around to run and warn her adventurers, but once she reasoned what hear, she felt it didn't make any sense. She turned to look at Kain, but he jumped from the fourth-floor terrace and fell into the front yard. She looked once again at the dome that was falling apart and heard the loud impacts of something powerful colliding with something that could barely withstand the impact. Another part of the wall was pierced by something, and the debris fell into concrete mounds.

The next day, Viggo woke up in an unknown bed. By the type of conservative furnishing, luxury and very thrown in the noble style, he deduced that it must be a guest room in the mansion of the Hera family. His father, Kain, was sitting in a chair next to the bed, like when he was a child. He and his siblings were scared at night, so their father took care of them while reading a book sitting in a chair.

-Good morning, father- Viggo said, letting out a big yawn as he sat down. He stretched out his arms and then looked at his father with a sleepy face.

-Good morning, boy- Kain replied with a small smile -how do you feel?-

-Tired, sore, but fine- Viggo replied with a small smile.

-I'm glad, you got dressed so we can go home- Kain replied -your mother must be waiting for you. Yesterday you fell asleep and couldn't go back. You must help me, or your mother will kill me for failing to keep my promise to take you away-

Viggo let out a funny chuckle and nodded. Viggo got up, looked for his clothes that were at the foot of the bed and put them on. Kain stared at him and noticed that despite everything, he didn't have any injuries. Very different from Jason, Odysseus and Achilles, who needed to take a glass of Estus and be healed by his magic. The three of them were fine, but now they were sleeping from the tiredness of the previous night.

-Viggo, did something special happen in your training?- Kain asked

-Mmm- Viggo said as if remembering himself as he fastened his belt with the lion's head in the center -nothing special. Well, fight the undead and big beasts, but if you compare it to the creatures in the dungeon, it's nothing special, why do you ask?-

-For nothing, boy- Kain replied, thinking that he would ask Xiao what had happened. Viggo was still his son, but something incredible had happened to his body. Yesterday at ten o'clock in the evening, he only had the mana of a level 4, but after the scandal in the early morning, his mana became that of a level 6. On the other hand, if he wanted Ottar and Viggo to have a good fight, he would have to resume his teachings with Ottar. Kain scratched his chin as he looked at nothingness, imagining what he would teach Ottar to make the fight entertaining.

-What plots, father?- Viggo asked frowning.

Kain looked up and looked into his eyes, smiled shamelessly, and said -nothing boy, I'm just thinking about how to help you-

Viggo didn't believe him for half a word of what he said. Surely, he plots something, he thought.

Once they left the room, they walked through the hallways of the first floor to the spacious reception of the mansion. In a chair located on the left wall, Hera was sitting waiting. Once she saw Kain and Viggo, she stood up and walked to see them.

-How is Viggo?- Hera asked

-Okay, just a little tired- Kain replied with a smile.

-Just a little tired?-

-Yes, that's what he said, right boy?- Kain asked, turning his face to the side to look at Viggo.

-Yes, auntie, I'm fine- Viggo replied -I feel tired, but that's it-

Hera frowned thinking about the great destruction this boy caused. She shook her head and thought about the compensation Kain would give her. However, even so, she was pained by the great loss of money. That training dome for his best adventurers, had too many details and luxuries, but now it was just a pile of rubble. Hera let out a sigh and looked at the father and son -take care of yourselves along the way and have a good day-

Kain came to Hera and gave her a tender kiss on the lips, which relieved the mood a little. Anyone would be sad if overnight they lose five hundred million valuables.