(Part 5)

Sitting beside Ryan and Cassiel Alan stirred his stew resuming their previous conversation, "Then what's there to hesitate about. Ask me, I'll tell you everything."

The middle schoolers eyed each other curious. "Let me start, Isa hun. He is a third year high schoolers and an All-rounder. He excels in pace balling and counters them as well from the batting side. His play style is mostly confusing and dominant unlike Zachariah who turns his intimidating mode on to scare the opponents. Instead he is baller in his third year who excels in delivering very fast paced balls, breaking even the world record." Alan explained. 

"So he really is a world recorder hun…?" Adam muttered awed.

"Yup he is, no doubts on that. Going next we have Aigou who is the 2nd youngest and the most prominent batsman amongst all the highschoolers. He can counter all spins and pace balls and not to mention his acting on the pitch which is awful… no more like superb. Just looking at him is hella tiring even as a partner. Unlike him though, Elias is much more conserved being a batsman he counters spins too and also serves as the team's wicket keeper in many games. Amongst all the high schoolers, his plans are the best. He is the mastermind of the entire highschoolers." Alan continued.

"Those two even achieved the double ability right?" Ezekiel asked.

"Yeah, and senior Isa and Zachariah too?" Azazel inquired

"Yeah, Elias's and Aigou's ability is known as 'Roaring'. Since, Elias understands Aigou the most. They were the first ones to conquer Roaring out of all. Whereas, Zach's and Isa's is known as 'Dominance'. Though they were the least favorable pairings to do so. Even I was surprised when that happened." Alan replied awed himself.

"Sigh~ how did they do it? Just practicing it right now feels so hard." Feng murmured.

"Exactly, it's like conquering something insurmountable." Poseidon added.

Alan smiled, "Then learn from them when you head back."

Kenzo scoffed.

"Though it might feel weird but they will surely help you." Alan assured.

"But, I heard you conquered them as well both in batting and balling, right?" Xavier asked.

Alan nodded, "Yup, batting with Kazuna in which I acquired 'Syncro' and Balling with Rauf in which I acquired 'Unseal'."

"So how did you do it?" Ryan interrogated.

Alan shook his head, "I don't know. It was just that I was enjoying a lot in both scenarios. As if with that ability I was unstoppable. As of how I unlocked it, even I don't know. It just happened in a blink of a second. Who knows, if it was desire, hard word or belief?" Alan replied.

The boys thinking hard wondered as Cassiel filled his journal writing continuously.

"Feeling of joy and becoming peerless…" Kenzo whispered thinking hard.

"Then, what about the other highschoolers?" Adam continued to ask, "Tell about Rauf, Evan and the purple one as well."

"Easy, easy, I'll tell you about everyone. Every tip to improve yourself and every achievement of the highschoolers. Don't worry… this whole night is yours." Alan assured.

The thirteen of them listening carefully jotted down points one after another. Clearing their thoughts and ambiguities, they stepped one step forward within their training. 

(Day 12)

Alan climbing over the top, looked at the middle schoolers who practiced. Yawning lightly he headed to Nidou. "Looks like… I really talked too much last night. But, despite all that… they still look so headstrong. Nope, they have become twice more headstrong than usual." he thought proud.

"So, you left him?" Nidou asked.

Alan nodded, "Yeah, I left Seraph and Gabriel at the river. I was wondering to stay there and keep an eye on them however, they urged me to do my tasks. So I came back instead."

"Feng, Catch!!" Cassiel called as Feng jumped upside down catching many balls in a split minute. "Yes! I did it!!" Feng exclaimed happily. 

Adam too hitting huge sixes wiped his sweat, "Don't fret it Ryan! They will be twice fold powerful next time!" Ryan tossing the ball up and down smirked, "As if I'll let you have your way."

"Ezekiel try not to change without me knowing. It's hard to take runs that way." Heber said as Ezekiel clicked his tongue, "I'll try…"

Xavier rest your shoulders a little bit, don't strain yourself." Helios pointed. Xavier agreed.

Azazel and Poseidon balling one after another, clapped their hands together. "Good job, little one." Poseidon praised. "Haha! You too!" Azazel grinned.

Alan tying his hairs up in a bun, headed towards them. "Come on, now who is my baller?" he asked waving his bat.

Azazel lifting his arm up uttered, "Me! Me! Me!"

"Alright, Come on!" Alan called.

Another hardworking day passing by, the middle schoolers headed back. From another path Seraph and Gabriel joined them.

"Sera! Sera!" Adam embraced him.

Seraph who looked exhausted patted his head, his eyes heavy. "Are you alright?" Helios supported him. 

Cassiel too grabbed him anxiously. Seraph resting his head on Cassiel's shoulder winced, "My arms… hurt."

Adam worried asked, "What's wrong Sera?"

"He's tired. Let's let him rest once we head back." Gabriel informed. "Swimming for four hours alongside Planks and kettle bell snatches are no joke. And, since he isn't used to it. It is indeed hard work." he massaged his arms too.

"I'll apply ointment on both of you. Let's head back first." Cassiel glanced at Seraph concerned. Exhaling lightly he ruffled his hairs.

Kenzo supporting Gabriel and Seraph alongside Feng, Poseidon, Xavier and the rest headed back.

(Day 13)

"Stamina = 4.5 out of 5, Speed = 4 out of 5, Technique = 3 out of 5, Strenght = 4 out of 5 and Mental strength = 2 out of 5." Nidou announced the results to Azazel, "Work on controlling your emotions a little bit and think about new techniques to tackle the opponents." Azazel nodded.

"Next! Poseidon get ready." Nidou called turning the pages of his file. Poseidon warming up headed over. "Best of luck, vice-captain!" Ezekiel cheered. Poseidon smiled.

"Now that I think about it, my body feels a lot lighter and prone to hard work now. I don't even feel pain now." Heber sensed a change in him.

"Indeed, all this practice has developed our instincts far greater than of a normal person." Xavier added.

Helios hitting the ball far claimed a six. Suddenly, Adam called, "Hey! Look everyone! I found a dodge ball. Let's play dodge ball until the others are giving their tests. How does that sound?"

Kenzo contented grinned, "All right! Pass me the ball and team up!"

Xavier smiled, "I'm in."

"Me too. Cricket aside. I am carving for school games." Cassiel remembered.

Ryan trying to spin the ball on his finger passed it to Feng who tossed it over to Helios and back to Ryan again. Kenzo teaming them up called out the names. Half of them making a circle around and half inside started playing. 

A little further to where they all were, Alan sat on the rock before the river bank. Seraph and Gabriel swam inside right and left.

"Tired?" Alan asked passing them each a water bottle.

"It's really hard." Seraph pushed his hairs back, coming to the river bank wiping his face. Grabbing the bottle, he drank taking deep breaths.

"It is hard indeed, but this will surely strengthen your arms and legs overall." Alan told.

"I know. That's the reason I am working so hard." Seraph replied handing him the bottle again.

Gabriel coming out of the water wiped his hairs. Putting his shirt on, he draped his jacket on his shoulders.  "If you are that much free then help me." he turned to Alan.

"Help you? How so?" Alan stood up.

"Push my back when I stretch. Seraph's working that's why." Gabriel asked sitting down and stretching over to his toes.

Alan pushing his back helped.

"What are the others doing?" Gabriel inquired.

"Old man is taking their development assessment. Once they are done, it will be your turn next." Alan replied.

"And what about you?" Gabriel glanced at him from the corner of his eye.

"Me~?" Alan grinned mischievously, "Hmph~ he won't even dare test me." 

Seraph chuckling shook his head. Water dripping all over, he came out of the river grabbing his shirt. Sitting beside the two of them he instantly ruffled Alan's hairs, "Yeah, how could he? You are just so cool. Aren't you?"

Alan blinked his eyes soon laughing, "Haha! You're right. I am just too cool."

"Yeah, yeah cool at copycatting people…" Gabriel remarked sarcastic.

Alan clearing his throat looked away while Seraph laughed. "I look cool even in that way though…" he complained upset.