The Beginning After the End - Volume 1: Early Years by Turtleme

Author:Turtleme
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Published: 2020-10-10T04:00:00+00:00

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Q & A

I JUST STARED AT HIM, dumbfounded.

What is the old bat saying?

“What? You can’t be serious, right?” I managed to blurt out.

He just tilted his head in response, and said, “Why not?”

“For one thing, I’m a human. Are humans even allowed to stay in this kingdom? Also, I need to make sure my family is okay and tell them I’m still alive,” I argued.

At this, the old man went silent, and he pondered a bit before speaking again.

“Living here isn’t a problem as long as you’re under my protection. I’ve chosen to enjoy my old age instead of being burdened with the duties of the crown, but I still wield considerable power. As for your parents… is it an absolute necessity for you to see them in person?”

It was my turn to ponder.

“I… I guess seeing them in person isn’t strictly a necessity. Although I miss them, the most important thing is finding out how they’re doing, and letting them know that I’m okay,” I answered.

“Then come with me tomorrow morning. I think I have the solution to that. Once that’s taken care of, we can start your training right away.”

I stared up at the senior in front of me, dubious of his intentions. “I don’t understand why you want me as your disciple. And you seem to be in an awful rush. Why can’t I go back home and spend a bit of time with my parents, then return here to train with you?”

“I want you to be my disciple because I see your potential. Listen. An uncountable number of people have asked me to take them on as my disciple—rich and poor, young and old. But do you know how many I’ve taken on so far? None! These new generation brats bore me. These wealthy noble parents think they’re qualified to ask me to be their kid’s mentor just because they thought the brat was special.”

I just furrowed my brows, not knowing where Virion was going with this.

“But you’re different. I know you have exceptional talent in mana manipulation, and only the gods know how, but you possess better technique than even I do—but those aren’t the reasons I decided to teach you. Arthur, I need to ask you: How are you a beast tamer?” All amusement had vanished from his sharp features, and he fixed me with a deathly gaze.

“Beast tamer? What are you talking about?” I was genuinely confused.

After a moment of silence, the elder said, “It’s getting late. Tessia, it’s time you went in to bed.” Then he turned to me and said, “Let’s go back inside and talk.”

It didn’t seem our conversation was going to end anytime soon.

He led me to a living room with a roaring fireplace. Sitting down on one of the couches, he said, “Let’s start from the beginning. I assume you know that mana beasts possess mana cores, just like humans, elves, and dwarves, right?”

I nodded at this.

“Right. And just like mana beasts, the mana cores of humans, elves, and dwarves possess qualities distinct to their own race,” Virion continued.

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