Chapter 111: Chapter 110: Redefining 2
Hlofgar had been in the room for quite a long time but decided not to disturb Rein from the sleep he seemed to be enjoying, but Rein, however, was a bad sleeper, it was impossible for him to not move his kegs during sleep, at first it took Hlofgar by surprise but after Riana explained to him what had happened he was able to relate well with it since he had seen it happen once.
"Reform heart and muscle Vitra technique..." Hlofgar smiled, "of course why did I not think of that"
"Think of what?" Rein got and tried to put up the act of a cripple.
"Hmm...Boy, do you want me to teach you something new?"
"Really?!, I don’t mind!" His mood got gloomy,
"What is it?"
"But I can’t walk"
’My foot! You were sleeping and moving all your legs like a chicken and now you tryna fool me...is what’d like to say but I figured I’ll just play along.’
"Do not worry, we have walked on your footwork and the basics, when you get healed completely you can continue that, right now I want to teach you breathing and aura."
"Really?! You will teach me aura?!!"
"Yes I will"
"Well let’s go to the garden" Hlofgar put Reinard in his wheelchair and drove him to the garden.
The scenery was beautiful and calm, the solemn singing of small birds, the splashing of water by ducks which was not consistent and the blow of the wind. Hlofgar walked towards the small brine leaving Rein behind.
"Should I perhaps retire and come here too?" He closed his eyes as he enjoyed the breeze.
Reinard kept watching him for a few minutes, he was about to talk then Hlofgar started.
"Aura is an extension of your spirit..." He turned back and fronted Rein, "...Aura is a mirror of you, it reflects your willpower"
"You must stop seeing it has a weapon..."
"Master, to be honest, I don’t think I need that right now since I can use aura, I just need a way to keep training it and I want to know more about breathing techniques."
Hlofgar sough, "You think that chippdey kippdey red thing that comes out of your sword is what you call aura?"
’...what the... Chippdey...?’
"Then what is it, master?"
"Brat that is dirtiness that comes off a sword when you don’t clean it, now shut up and listen to me"
Rein gulped.
Hlofgar continued, "Like I was saying, an aura is a mirror of yourself, you do not just think of the aura as a means of fighting, the aura is the very essence of your existence and until you reach that point of realization, you cannit fully utilize aura to its full potential."
Hlofgar paused and continued,
"Aura takes different shape all according to the user’s soul, which is why I said aura is a mirror of you. Even if your aura manifest and enters the second stage you will not still do much compared to someone who has realized that aura is his essence. In realizing that aura reflects your willpower, the only thing that will make your aura powerful is a strong will, hence questions like what do you want to do? how far do you want to go? Who do you want to protect?...why do you think aura grows faster on battlefields? because those moments are always moment of redefining those goals you hard, defending your believes, obstacles towards achieving dreams only make you stronger with everyone you overcome, that is what aura is, but what about if you can answer those questions now, redefine those purpose now, create a strong will now, one that cannot be defeated. That would unleash your true aura and give way to more growth. Hence, Rein, I would be giving you time, answer that question, I will be back in two days, aura and breathing are interrelated so unless you complete the task, we won’t be able to move forward."
Hlofgar touched Rein’s shoulders and left. Rein continued to stare at the beautiful scenery ahead of him, it was a good environment to think about what Hlofgar had just said.
Rein for the first time seemed to be reflecting deeply on all his actions.
Back on earth, Rein had a purpose, he hated the gangster life he was born into after his father died, he saw how hopeless it was and aimed to live a comfy life, to have a good-paying job, wear tuxedos, drive nice cars, have a luxurious duplex and live well, he wanted nothing to do with a warring life, but he failed to accept the fact that he had been rid of that dream when the world flipped and he found himself here but instead tried to pursue the dream in this world again, he thought to himself in a world where killing is free, pursuing dreams like getting rich was useless, how could he had been so foolish, neglecting the fact that he was the hindrance to his growth, there was no way he would live long enough if all he wanted was riches and comfortable life, the reality that dawned on him was hard to accept but he had been selfish throughout his stay in the real world.
But the fact remained that Rein had no idea what to call dreams now if he was not going to get rich, then should he just continue to live as the Duke’s son? grow stronger? Rein had no idea what to do.
Just then Jon walked into the garden.
"I had checked your compartment, the green hair girl said you were out with the vice-principal... I guess he’s gone" Jon looked around, then looked at Rein who was looking downwards.
There was silence for a long while then it was broken by Rein.
"I don’t think I deserve to be served, Jon"
"...?"
"I have only used you guys for my selfish purpose, I had no desire for strength, I just wanted to be comfortable, and you guys were strong enough to shield me, you guys were the perfect tool to survive the academy till I started to become rich, I didn’t think much of it, I don’t think I deserved this party" Rein began to sob.
"...how did it come to this.." Jon slowly went on his knees.
"...in that case, I’m sorry too, I used you... I used you to escape my insecurities, to justify my fate, I used you to hide my cowardice... I am very sorry Rein" Jon bowed his head.
"Me too..."
Both of them looked towards where the voice came from which was Jon’s back, red-haired Zolin came out from the shadows, the black assassin apparel he wore dispelled to reveal a yellow causal, round neck shirt tucked into his white captain-uniform trouser.
"...hanging around you for fun, thinking it was a joke... But that was before Rein, I have come to love you as a friend and a master and I would choose over my brother"
Rein and Jon were surprised to hear that.
"Zolin isn’t that going too far?" Rein cautioned,
"No, it was my decision..." He looked at Jon, "... After thinking about it, I was able to see; my place is with you, look at how much I have grown and I will continue to grow stronger, to protect your back.
Jon smiled, "Same here... Give me a chance to atone for my sins my serving you, comfortably leave the task to me and I will build you a sturdy foundation that will never break..."
Rein’s heart was filled with so much joy, that he unknowing stood up and knelt in front of them too, he hugged both of them tightly and his face was brightened, it showed how grateful he was to have real friends, friends that don’t sell off his secrets to his arch-enemy just like back on earth.
Zolin and Jon looked at each other with the surprise of what they just saw, Jon smiled as usual
’Like I said leave it to Rein to surprise ...’
Seeing Jon’s smile Zolin smiled too like he could tell what Jon was thinking.
"Guys..." Rein stopped hugging and his expression got serious.
"I don’t know what lies ahead of us but I will tell you something today, I would not, we would not settle for anything less...If the academy ends Redmoon would stop being a party and start being a guild, we will write our names on the surface of this world, with no discrimination towards race and the weak, we will pour our resources into becoming the best, and I say again we would never settle for less"
Jon smiled "Of course! I’m in, all the way"
Jon snd Reinard looked at Zolin who smirked, "don’t look at me like that, I do not particularly like their family, I’m in all the way!"
The three of them bumped their fist together, Jon then talked
"Rein, when did you start walking"
That was the moment Rein realised he has busted his undercover, he screamed in agony for being such a bad actor while Jon and Zolin laughed at him.
