Getting a Tutor

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"Yes!"

Quest 72: category physical strengthening - do 500 pushups a week for 4 weeks; 0/2,000 pushups; points: 60

"Alright, 72 pushups a day! System, can I do more than 500 pushups a week and still get them counted?"

That is correct~ you can finish early if you do!

"Got it!"

Aki decided to do 100 pushups a day. He asked System for a technique that wouldn't make him grow too much muscle as he thought that would be uncomfortable. System provided him a way to minimize the bulk of muscles, and he accepted it gratefully. He finished in a week and 6 days.

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"Haaahh… finally done!" Aki said, collapsing on the long grass.

Ping! Quest 72 completed! 60 points have been provided! Quest 73 available! Would you like to view?

Aki nodded.

Quest 72: category physical strengthening - swing a wooden sword 100 times a day for 20 days; 0/2,000 swings; points: 75

"Haaah, give me a break. I'll do it tomorrow morning!"

The bext morning, Aki swung his sword like the quest said. His father was secretly watching him from the window, a worried look on his face. 'He's working so hard… should I get him a tutor…?' Shiro, Aki's father, pondered for a short while and then came to a decision. Aki will be getting a magic and swordsmanship tutor.

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Aki finally finished the quest and received the 75 points. Then he went and bathed the sweat and dirt off his body. A knock came from the door "Young master, your father has asked for you."

"I'll be right there!" Aki said happily. He walked to his fathers office and entered when he was given permission. "Hello, father… is something wrong? You look worried."

"No nothing is wrong. Son, I've seen you practicing and I wondered how I could help you. I figured I could get you a tutor but I want your opinion on it first." His father said. Aki's father was a busy man, but at the same time he was very observant and caring. He loved his child deeply and wanted to support him as much as possible.

"A tutor? Thanks dad! I really want to be taught professionally, so that'd be a great help!"

"Of course. I was wondering, how have you been? I don't see you often… I've been thinking of spending time with you more."

"I've been great! I'm working hard on my dream! There's so many things to do, and I want to do them all! Also… spending time with you would be amazing." He grinned widely while saying all of this.

His father smiled affectionately and sent him off. Aki skipped along the halls, excited to spend time with his father more and receive a tutor.

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A week later, Aki's father picked from the many options for tutors and prepared a day to interview them all. He wanted Aki to come too since this involves him as well.

Aki sat nervously, shifting in his seat. His father smiled and waited for the servant to announce the first interviewee's arrival. "My lord, baron Hashe Karu has arrived."

"Let them in."

A middle aged man walked in. He had dark brown hair with a few grey strands. His icy blue eyes seemed to scowl, and he had a domineering aura around him.

"Father, I do not like this man." Aki said hesitantly.

"Mhmm… you are dismissed baron." Shiro said curtly.

"What?! But I've only just walked in."

"You are dismissed."

"Yes, marquess…"

A moments later, the next interviewee came in. And the next… and the next…

"Earl Leon's second son, is ready."

"Let him in." Shiro said with exhaustion in his expression.

A young man who looked like he was in his twenties walked in. He had long beach blonde hair. Two navy blue eyes gazed at Aki kindly. His face was round and had distinct features, and his thin brows arched in a friendly manner.

'I like him already! All the other ones looked either mean, tired, or too serious.' Aki thought expectantly.

"Hello marquess. Thank you for letting me come today." The man started.

'Aki seems to like this man. Let's hear him out.' Shiro then said "The pleasure is mine, Leon Isamu."