Introduction

The journey was slow and uneventful.

Except for some small troubles with some wild animals everything was pretty much smooth.

The ferocious beasts were easily handled by the trio.

He also got to know that the girl's name was Sophia.

She was the young miss of one of the four houses of Cleric City the city they were travelling to. The old men were her escorts.

Right at this moment he was sitting in front of a lake with the old man Miles.

He finally realised this chance and asked with a voice filled with curiosity and longing.

"Sir Miles are you a warrior? "

The old man Miles saw the immense curiosity in his eyes and thought it was a good opportunity to show off in front of the country bumpkin.

He really didn't want to bring this luggage around if not for the young miss he would have kicked him a long time.

This opportunity to show the kid his place in this world was very great for him.

He cleared his throat and started speaking ,"Yes, all three of us are warriors. Our Young Miss is one of the three geniuses in Cleric City."

He wanted to really know about the level they were at but he really didn't know anything related to warrior.

In a cautious yet respectful tone he asked , "Sir, can you tell me more about warriors? "

Realising that he was really talking to a country bumpkin he decided to start from the basics.

He was really bored and this could be considered a pass time. He wanted to see the various emotions displayed by this boy.

In the tone of a caring elder he started the introduction.

"In this world everyone is born with Spirit energy. The spirit energy is omnipresent and when it is accessed by someone then they are called Spirit warriors.

They use this spirit energy to temper their bodies and gain strength beyond normal humans.

There are many stages. The first stage is Body Foundation. Here the person tempers his body. It is divided into further sub divisions.

The next stage is Spirit Formation, here the spirit aspect of the person is developed. People at this level are considered masters. They are one in thousands of warriors."

His elaboration allowed him to deeply understand the levels of power. He inquired if there are any more levels.

"Yes there are but even I am not qualified to meet those kind of people they are at the absolute top. So don't raise your hopes high."

He finally asked a question that was bugging him. The most important one.

"Can I also become a warrior?"

Miles saw the intense stare the boy was giving him. He knew that he had to give an answer.

He really didn't want to dampen his spirit and finally decided he should be truthful.

"Yes anyone could become a warrior if he has two factors. Age and Potential. The more a person is older the lower his or her chances of tapping into spirit power. The most optimal age is from 8 to 16 years. There is no hard and fast rule.

Another factor is potential.

If a person has a potential for spirit power then only can they become warriors.

Therefore most of the normal people don't have this opportunity even if they have methods to awaken spirit energy.

Potential is many times passed from one generation to another. So if you come from a family of warriors you have a greater chance of becoming a warrior.

He gave the boy a look of pity and continued

,"So most people are never able to become spirit warriors."

Xavier was exasperated. He knew that his chances are slim as he came from a normal household and his age was also not at the top rung.

He took a deep breath and calmed himself down to continue listening to the old man.

The old man was satisfied to see this reaction from the boy. He was not totally lost as it seemed.

"For becoming a spirit warrior one must have a spirit warrior technique. When one practices this he is able to draw the spirit energy and become a spirit warrior without this technique it's nearly impossible to become a warrior."

Xavier questioned "Where could I get this technique?"

"You really want to become a warrior. To get this technique you need to join one of the four houses in the city or the army."

The army or one of the four houses.

Thinking of the four houses he looked towards the carriage. Maybe she could give him one.

The old man seeing the look knew what Xavier was thinking.

He said in a cold voice with emphasis, " I know you are naïve but didn't think this much. Do you really think that you could be given the technique by the young miss and even if she could what qualifications do have to ask of it.

The favour we owed you would end with us escorting you to the city. From then you are on your own.

The miss doesn't show it but your willingness to help was the only reason you are here.

Young miss could easily defeat the wolf without your interference so know your limit young man. Don't get yours hopes too high."

After saying this the old man walked away leaving Xavier alone.

Xavier was stunned, he really was naïve. He thought that he really is acquaintances with these people.

But it was just a moment of sympathy that has led him near them or else he really was nothing in their eyes.

He looked towards the calm lake where the moon was reflected and for the first time ripples started appearing in his young and naïve heart.