20 Kane's First Disciple

Chapter 21: Kane's First Disciple

"…. So, to reach that level and surpass even more. Why don't you become my disciple, Arturo Kei?"

I was surprised when I heard this. The Kane I knew never had a disciple, not even a student, and he never was interested in one. But after hearing this right from him, it kinda shocked me.

But the disciple of Kane, eh?

"I would love to be your disciple and learn many things from you, Sir Kane," I replied.

"Good to hear that answer, and you can just start calling me Kane from now onwards."

"But calling you just Kane in front of others might be too much."

"Indeed, then just call me Kane whenever it's just us. Okay?"

I nodded.

He sat down on the floor and also asked me to sit beside him. So, I sat beside him.

"Si – Umm... Kane, please call me Art. That's what everyone calls me."

"I see then. Art, tell me something about yourself." He spoke.

"I am a magic user, and currently, my mana core is in Mid-Yellow Stage. Also, an A-Class Adventurer and I are from Occident City."

Kane looked at me, and with a big sigh, he said, "And you are just 14 or 15 something, right?"

"Art, why do you want to become strong? I mean, as of now, you are powerful enough at this age. If you learn under me for the next six months, you will get stronger. And by continuing your training and all, you might end up surpassing that old man and become the strongest."

"Why do I want to become strong?" with a pause, I continued speaking, "That's because I want to save my loved ones, I don't want their smile to disappear, and so for that, I will become strong. No, I will become the strongest human living. I also want to save others so they also don't lose their precious ones."

Kane started laughing all of a sudden.

"That's quite an interesting thing you said there. But you are right, we don't know what will come and what will happen in the future. I might die, or you might die, or the whole kingdom of ours might perish. We don't know anything. That's why the way you think is not wrong. It's definitely not wrong, so you can say that proudly. The only thing is never walk on the wrong path knowingly."

He said that putting his hand over my head.

"Alright, then you might be tired today, so why don't you go back into your room and rest well. Then tomorrow morning, after getting your stuff in here, meet me. And then we will start. Okay?"

I nodded and replied, "Well, then I will see you tomorrow."

~ The Next Day ~

The next day after waking up, I brought all of my stuff here as I will be spending the next six months here. After moving my stuff, I had my breakfast and currently, I am looking for Kane.

As I was looking for Kane, I found Captain Aron and decided to ask him.

"Captain Aron," I called out his name, waving at him. He stopped there, and I walked up to him. "Arturo, right?"

I nodded.

"How can I help you?"

"Actually, I am looking for Commander Kane, but couldn't him yet. So, if you could help me out."

"Sorry, Arturo, But I too have no idea where he is."

"I see." So even he doesn't know.

"By the way, is it true that you are now his disciple?"

"Yes."

"I see. And here I thought he was joking when he told me yesterday night. Since he doesn't take any disciple or student under him. So, after what he said yesterday, it was something I never ever thought of. After all, it's something many people wish for, but you have that chance now. So, learn everything from him in the time you got, and I wish you luck."

"Yes, Sir, that's obviously the plan."

"Good, well then see you later."

And so, I continued looking for Kane.

Let's quietly think for a minute. Yesterday all Kane said to me was to meet him. He didn't mention at what time and all. So, it's better to go to yesterday's basement and wait for him.

Deciding that, I got down the basement and waited there for Kane.

After thirty minutes, he arrived. "Hey Art, sorry for being late."

"Good morning, Kane. And it's fine since no time was mentioned."

"Yeah, I should have at least mentioned the time. Well then," he walked towards me, "Let us start."

Once again, Kane will be teaching me, but this time as his disciple.

"So, Art, how much you know about Ki and Aura?" He questioned me.

"Ki is used to enhance your body movement, speed, strength, and all. As for Aura, it's the same as mana-manipulation but only for Ki."

"Yes, you're correct, and that's what you have been using. But that's just the basic, and what you said for Aura is right, but there's one more reason why using Aura is important when using Ki. In short, Aura is like a base for what you are going to learn, and the thing you are going to learn is the advanced use of Ki."

Advance use of Ki? Really?

"Let me tell you what all things you will be learning under me. First and the foremost thing; Martial arts, then body build up along with stamina, and you will also learn Way of Ki."

"Way of Ki like what you used yesterday?"

"You are right, but not that only. I used 'Way of Ki, First Form' yesterday, a martial arts form. I have a total of five forms, and each of them is stronger than its previous form. But that's not the thing. What I will be teaching is the Way of Ki."

I couldn't really think of anything that could go with 'Way of Ki.'

"Will you believe me if I say that I could use Ki like the way one uses magic?"

"You mean using a magic spell-like "Fire blast" and all?"

"Not really, but kind of."

"That means you can use spells in Ki?" I asked him out of curiosity, even though it was a dumb question.

"No, Not really spells like the one we use in magic. It's totally different. When Aura, which is used to express Ki into the outside world, mixes with original Ki inside your body, you can use "Way of Ki."

"Similar to using your original mana and turning it into magic spells, right?" I asked.

"Yes. And I use "Way of Ki" in my fighting forms. But that's what I know till now. I am not sure if you will believe me, but that's not the limit of using Ki. I always feel that the knowledge I have is limited somehow. Well, leaving that aside, and now let's concentrate on how we can improve and what all we can do currently."

I nodded.

"You will be training with others as well as with me but at separate times. The only difference is that I will be teaching you "Way of Ki" and even a few things about my fighting forms. But… I won't teach you anything about "Way of Ki" for now since you won't be able to, and that's because your current body won't handle it."

"Is it because of stamina?"

"Not entirely because of stamina. In short, in your current state, you can last about less than 15 minutes while fighting when using martial arts along with your Ki, and you should also know that by know."

I see, so that's the reason I couldn't pull Kane in the last moment. No wonder. "I agree. So how can I improve?"

"It's simple. You will be sparring with me till you reach your limit for more than one month. By doing so, you will increase your time limit. Once you do that, I will be able to teach you "Way of Ki." Saying that, he looked at the clock.

"Art, we got time, so why don't we start right now?"

"Yes, would love to."

We both took our stance. "Don't stop using your Ki," Kane said.

Following him, I used my Ki and fought him. The fight only lasted for seven minutes. My body became kinda numb, so I was lying on the ground.

"That's all for today. And be sure to attend the first day without forgetting."

I showed him a thumbs up. And so, he left.

I summarized each and everything Kane told me. My heart started beating rapidly out of excitement. Surely, I cannot wait for all things to be packed for me in these six months.

After resting there for minutes, I went back to my room. I guess I will also be sharing my room with someone. I hope he is a decent guy and not an idiot.

When I reached the room, he wasn't there yet. I changed my clothes and walked towards where my next six months would be utilized.

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Authors Note

This chapter is most recently edited, so you might find other chapters (till 25) different than this one. But soon I will edit those chapters as well.

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