Ex-Machina in Dimensional Travel

"Or should we continue our journey?"

Takson spoke very excitedly and even listed the training items himself.

Over the years, Takson has successfully challenged and cleared the [Virtual Battle Field] once. He fought his way through and killed the final boss set by Xuel at that time - "Blood Knight Dracor".

At first, Takson failed at the hands of Dracole no less than a hundred times, and each time he had to start from the beginning and each time, the monster would become stronger, not to mention how torturous it was.

Fortunately, it was not until the 364th time that he finally succeeded in killing Dracor and cleared the simple mode of the [Virtual Battlefield].

Yes, you read that right, it is "Easy Mode".

Xuer's database still contains the expression on his face when he learned that he had only passed the "Easy Mode" and would have to continue to challenge the "Normal Mode" later, and there would be "Difficult" and "Hell" difficulties later.

That look was so wonderful that Xiuer couldn't help but take a picture...

The topic returns to the present.

"..."

But Xiuer didn't answer, just looked at him quietly.

However, Takson has become completely accustomed to his teacher's tone. There are generally two reasons why the teacher does not respond:

One, I’m too lazy to say.

Second, it is under consideration.

The criterion for judgment is to see whether the other person's eyes are shining.

For example, now, Xiuer's eyes are emitting a faint light, and several streams of data are flowing through his eyes.

"【Answer】There's really no rush for training right now." He stood up and looked down at Takson who was squatting in front of him.

"Let's go."

"Oh."

He didn't ask where the destination was, as Tucson had always done over the years.

......

A few days later——

It was already evening.

This time, Shul did not let Taksen rest, but took him to the outside of a cave.

Tucson followed behind, a puzzled look on his face.

"Teacher, what's in here?"

He looked at the dark cave entrance and didn't understand why his teacher came here.

But Xiuer didn't answer him, but asked another question on his own.

"Tuckson."

"Ok?"

"Have you heard the story of the [Brave]?"

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Chapter 19: The Growing Heart

According to legend, in the distant past, in the mythological era when the goddess had not yet left, there was a "holy sword" sent down by the goddess herself.

The holy sword is a gift from the goddess to all living beings.

However, this sword can only be drawn by a brave man, and no one else can move it at all.

When the world faces a catastrophe of destruction, the brave man who pulls out this "holy sword" will become the savior.

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"Oh—this is the first time I've heard of this legend."

After listening to Shul's story, Tuckson thought about it and said simply:

I haven't heard of it.

"Yeah."

"[Correction] So now you've heard it."

"That seems to be true. So this legend is related to your destination, teacher?"

As if he had guessed something, Takson looked at the cave in front of him again.

It was very dark inside, and it was evening, so it was even darker and I couldn't see what was going on inside the cave.

"Could it be that the 'holy sword' you mentioned is inside this?"

"【affim】."

"So it wasn't just a story?!"

Tucson's voice suddenly rose, feeling incredible.

When he learned that there was indeed a legendary "holy sword" in this cave, Takson became excited instantly.

My goodness, how did the teacher know that the holy sword was here?

Wait, since it is the holy sword bestowed by the goddess, then it seems nothing wrong for the teacher who is the goddess' angel to know about it.

Seeing the admiration in his apprentice's eyes deepened again, Xiuer, who was unaware of the situation, felt confused.

But I didn't pay much attention to it and just continued to explain.

"[Proof] I accidentally detected an unknown peculiar reaction, so I came here. After getting close enough, I was able to discover its true identity."

"[Speculation] The Holy Sword is currently located within this cave."

In fact, Takson didn't understand the various nouns that the teacher said.

But after all, he had been with Xiuer for seven years, so he could replace these words with meanings that he could understand.

"What are we waiting for? Let's go in and take a look."

As he said that, he wanted to pull Xiuer in quickly.

The latter did not stop him and let the other party pull him. In order not to make the other party tired, he was kind enough to float close to the ground.

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"[Question] Takson, do you want to obtain this "Holy Sword"? "

"Hey teacher, what are you talking about?"

On the way forward, Takson walked in front of Shul. Since there was only one road in the cave, there was no need for Shul to navigate ahead.

The ball of light summoned by "Illumination Magic" now stayed between the two of them, illuminating the surrounding stone walls and the path ahead.

In response to Xiuer's question, Takson turned his head and looked at his teacher.

"I'm a serious man. How can I stay calm when it comes to things like [Brave], [Holy Sword], and [Saving the World]? It's pretty cool, okay?"

The glowing look in his eyes showed that everything he said came from the heart.

That's it. This child's personality in recent years has completely changed to that of his age group.

How strange, could it be that this happens because I'm around the person I trust the most?

When he had doubts, Xiuer did not hold them back and asked on the spot.

"[Suspicious] You weren't like this before."

"Hey, what does it look like?"

"[Answer] You only wanted to train, fight, and become stronger. You had no interest in anything else. Because of the hatred in your heart and your determination for revenge, you were just an "Avenger"..."

Xuul's golden eyes met Takson's purple eyes.

"【Additional】Completely different from who you are now."

Not to mention, the children’s dreams.

In Xuer's opinion, Taksen at that time had only revenge in his heart and wanted to kill all the demons for his deceased relatives and friends.

To do this, he was willing to exercise even at the cost of hurting his body, but this was stopped by Xiuer.

He originally thought that this child would be controlled by this emotion in his future life.

This was another reason why he didn't want to bring the other person along at that time.

Although he also knew that people grow up and their childhood thoughts will change as they grow up.

But according to the results that Shul inferred using the data in his own database, no matter how you look at it, "change" will not be so fast.

Judging from the child's experience, it will take at least until he is in his twenties before there are signs of improvement.

Takson looked at Xuer's golden eyes that were looking at him. Although they were still as cold, he also felt the doubt contained in them.

Then he suddenly laughed.

"Teacher, you are not a 'human'."

what?

......

No, how can you, a traitor, curse people?

The sudden words "not human" left Xiuer stunned.

"Humans actually have the shortest lifespan compared to demons, elves, and dwarves."

I know this, but why are you suddenly saying this?

"Teacher, you must be someone who has lived for countless years. Naturally, you cannot understand the emotions of us short-lived people."

No, no, no, for the time being, I was still a pure human being, so I still understand this kind of thing.

He silently complained about every word his apprentice said in his heart, but on the surface, Xiuer still had that calm expression.

"It's like this. Back then, I was very immature. All I wanted was to become stronger, avenge my parents and friends, and kill all the demons..."

Not knowing what he recalled, Takson actually began to lament about life.

Even though you are immature, you are only fifteen years old now. What you just said sounds like a man in his forties lamenting about life.

No, what's going on?

I just asked a question, why are you like this?

"I have never lost my resolve to annihilate the demons, nor have I forgotten the blood debts I owed."

As he spoke, Tuckson stopped and turned to face Xiuer who was following behind him.

"At first, I was indeed anxious, but later, under your guidance, I also understood that momentary anxiety has no effect. You will not gain anything by rushing to achieve success, and it may even be counterproductive."

"Back then, I was a complete fool, considering "becoming stronger" and "revenge" as my only goals."

"It is also thanks to you that you did not abandon me back then and have always taught me how to fight and train that I have been able to make rapid progress."

Hahaha...back then I really wanted to abandon you.

"And, if you hadn't rescued me back then, I might have been gone that year..." At this point, Takson pursed his lips, as if recalling something sad.

“It can be said that without you, there would be no me today.”

Noticing that the topic was taking a strange turn, Xiuer didn't know what to say for a moment, so he could only maintain a poker face.

However, based on his apprentice's confession, he got the answer to his previous doubt.

What? This child's mentality is totally not what a fifteen-year-old child should have.

"I understand."

Not caring why the topic turned to gratitude, Xuer just nodded as a response, very calm and indifferent.

Takson had long been accustomed to his teacher's personality, and no matter what, he could not move his teacher.