Chapter 2 Learning.

Avoiding his Father's family for a whole day was easy to arrange.

Paul pressed the button on his desk.

-You called?

Alice entered his room a moment later.

-Yes, I want you to tell everyone that I will be studying the whole day and don't wish to be interrupted.

Also, I will be eating my meals today in my room, so please arrange for that.

He said, trying to keep his voice as normal as possible which was hard for him since he knew she would die in two years and there was no way to warn her right now since she wouldn't believe him if he told her the truth. 

-Is there anything else?

Alice asked once he finished.

-No that will be all, thank you.

Paul ended the short conversation and Alice left to inform everyone about his plans.

It wasn't strange for him to study as he did that a lot and no one would suspect that he just wanted to avoid a bunch of assholes.

Once he was alone he opened up his laptop and started to search for the information that he would need as he already had a plan in mind that would allow him to leave this shitty family and possibly make them think that he died.

In the past he was a dual cultivator, meaning that he could cultivate both Mana and Qi and he was an archmage to boot so he could use all kinds of magic.

If that wasn't good enough he also had a rear physique called an energy purifying physique.

It allowed him to absorb any kind of energy and convert it to Mana or Qi as he wished but more than that, he could purify any form of energy making it more potent.

His father's family used it for this purpose as he was able to purify their Qi and Mana making them stronger.

This time they were on their own and once he was strong enough he would come for them.

Right now however he needed knowledge more than anything as his plan required him to live in the wilderness for a while.

Paul didn't bother learning how to start a fire or filter water as he would be able to use magic soon enough to do those things.

Instead, he watched survival videos that showed how to build a shelter or make a trap.

He also learned some crafting methods as he would need them since once he was sent to the new world he would need to create his items.

The only thing he would be allowed to bring with him were clothes that he had on him or if he didn't have any then he would just receive some that were barely usable.

He was also interested in making some weapons that he would need to defend himself.

In his previous life, he read all sorts of books on martial arts, bestiaries, valuable herbs, and anything that might prove useful but his knowledge was mostly theoretical since he never had a chance to use it and gain experience.

Paul lost track of time and jumped startled when the door opened.

-Why are you so jumpy?

Alice asked with a bit of humor.

-Are you watching porn instead of studying?

She was joking as she knew that he would never do that and leave his door open.

-I was just too focused on the video I was watching.

He said when she entered with a tray full of food.

Only then did he realize that it was lunchtime already.

-Is it that interesting?

The maid asked intrigued by his words.

-I'm watching some survival and bushcraft videos.

Paul said, pausing the video and starting to devour the food.

He wasn't a big fan of Chinese food but shortly he would have to provide his meals so he could eat to his heart's content while it was possible.

-Why are you watching this sort of thing? You told me that you were studying.

Alice asked with a bit of suspicion in her voice.

-This is studying, We have an assignment from school to write a presentation on early technologies and how our ancestors lived.

Paul lied, knowing too well that Alice hated school and it was an easy way to make her lose interest in his research.

-I don't know what is so interesting in learning.

Alice said with a sigh.

-Especially this kind of stuff that is useless in modern-day.

If you want to start a fire then use a lighter or matches, if you want water then just go buy some.

Paul almost choked on his food hearing her rumbling.

She would learn soon enough that the things she just mentioned were unavailable to her anymore.

On the other hand things like magic and cultivation would become the new norm very soon.

-Not everyone is like you and hates school.

He said while laughing.

She scowled at him as he had hit the jackpot.

This kind of teasing was normal for them so she wasn't offended but she didn't want to let him have the last laugh.

-Watch it, remember that I'm the one who will bring you supper and if you are not careful I might add something to it.

She said with a mischievous smile on her face.

Paul shut up immediately as he was in no hurry to see if she would do it.

-That's better.

Alice said smiling charmingly while she took the tray of empty plates and left the room soon after.

Paul released a sigh of relief. He knew that he could tease Alice but there were things that he should not say or do if he valued his life.

-This woman is too scary sometimes.

He said to himself when he was sure that she was far enough so that she wouldn't hear him.

 After the meal he resumed watching videos and learning the knowledge that he would need to survive the next few days.

Again he lost track of time and before he knew it it was already time for supper which was delivered again by Alice.

This time he remembered to order the food from the kitchen and since this was his last meal on earth, he decided that he would have french fries and a roasted chicken with cola.

Alice wasn't too pleased by his choices since she cared for him and according to her such junk food should never be consumed but considering that today he had eaten everything that he was served instead of just taking a bite or two before skipping a meal.

She decided to let this slide and not bicker with him about it.

After the meal, Alice left wishing him good night.

Paul also wished her a good night.

-See you in a couple of months. He added in his thoughts as he was sure that they would not meet her sooner than that.

When they meet again he would make sure that she doesn't meet her end at the hands of his step-brothers.

He promised himself that he would do everything in his power to save her.

Paul finished watching the last video and prepared the clothes that he would wear before he was transported as his casual clothes would not make it for long if he stayed in the wilderness.

When everything was ready he took his last shower and then just waited for the event to start.

At 11:00 PM on the dot his body started to glow and he smiled knowing what was going to happen next.