14 Hemdall : Origins

"Huh !! Me and the 'Azaroth Sword Tournament' , Sir I am sorry but I think you've overestimated my ability. I am nowhere near the level to participate in that tournament "

Hearing Samuel's response Hemdall scoffed and replied in a strict voice

"Call me Master from now on, and do you really think I don't know about that?. It's a tournament filled with geniuses from all over the Continent "

Samuel gave a firm nod while responding

"Exactly!, Elite students from different Academies as well heirs of famous swordsmanship family's and talented royalties and Nobles from all around the world take part in that competition"

"I know, and that's why we are going to start our preparation from tomorrow. I have already prepared a Seven year training plan for you He he he he.."

Hemdall replied with a creepy laugh which gave a chill right down to Samuel's spine. Looking at his new disciple's hesitant look Hemdall smiled and said

"Right, Before we began you should know everything about me including my past and my reason for making you enter in the Competition"

Hemdal gave a slight cough and started narrating his story about his tragic past.

"I was Born in an Ordinary Family from a farming background. I was always an active kid who always listened to his par... "

"Master, Get to the point "

"Don't interrupt me you Brat" Hemdall growled before continuing

"Fine I'll make it short. I was an Ordinary Squire of a Knight when I was around 13 year's old, Envoys from Vulcanus Sword Academy gave a sudden visit to our Kingdom for a tour while hoping to pick talented Students while they were at it "

Vulcanus Sword Academy was one of the three major academies in the entire Azaroth Continent

"Can you guess who was selected after holding trials throughout the entire kingdom " Hemdall gave a quick glance to Samuel.

Samuel didn't even had to guess the answer as it was quite evidently written on the smug and proud face his shameless master was making.

"Was it you Master ? " Samuel replied while already being aware of the answer.

Hearing his disciple's response Hemdall couldn't help but answer pridefully

"You're Right, I was the only one selected in the entire Kingdom but instead of any celebration or getting congratulated by other's I got firm opposition's and ridicules from the nobles "

"The forefront of this opposition was none other Mordoch Family and Count Vincent Murdoch "

Hearing that familiar Samuel gave a Surprised look and thought ' Exactly How many people's lives has been destroyed by this person'

"I was too naive back then as I thought if I went there and proved myself then all these scornful gazes towards me would gradually disappear "

"With a firm determination I worked hard, more than anyone else, after entering the academy to prove myself, and finally my hard work paid off "

"At a mere age of 19 I became a ' Nine star Knight ' , At the age of 20 I participated in the 'Azaroth Sword Tournament ', After Competing Among tens of thousands of people from my generation I was ranked 39th in the entire tournament "

Hearing his master's accomplishments there was a sense of respect that rose deep inside Samuel's heart as he thought ' this Master of is kind of conceited and prideful but now he can see where he comes from , he actually has the ability to back it up as coming in the top 100 in the Azaroth Continent means he is one of the forefront genius of his generation but what is a person like him doing here ?, shouldn't a person like him should be the head of the Imperial Knight's, or be granted a high nobility status, What is he doing in this run down place ?'.

Looking at his disciple's Confused look Hemdall could guess what he was thinking about as he continued with his story.

"After the tournament I was offered an instructor's position in the Vulcunus Academy, as well as countless of other offers from Various super powerful nations, and countless marriage proposals from high nobles and royalties but I turned all of them down and returned to serve my kingdom."

While explaining a sad regretful look couldn't help but appear in hemdall's face as he continued

"After entering the Valta Kingdom before I could reach the capital my carriage was suddenly ambushed by unknown assailants "

"I somehow managed to survive the ambush with the help of several defensive Magical Artifacts I gathered during my days at Vulcanus academy but I was heavily injured , who was on the verge of death but I somehow managed to grab the last straw of my life ."

"After months of recuperation I managed to survive thanks to an old Couple living in the borders of the Kingdom. They took me in after finding me fainted in their doorsteps "

"I headed straight to the capital to demand justice as I was able see the face of the leader who led the ambush "

"But After learning about my injury and the fact that I was no longer capable of weilding the sword, no one among the kingdom stood up for me. Forget about standing up they didn't even allow me to take a foot inside the Royal castle, while just a few months ago they were hailing me as an hero and pleading me to come back to the kingdom."

"The Kingdom for which I left all the luxury in this world abandoned me."

While looking at his disiple giving a complete blank look Hemdall asked.

"I think you have probably already guessed the person who ambushed me "

" Count Vincent Murdoch " Samuel replied as he thought it was obvious or else there was no reason for the nation to leave the person who harmed their future pillar of their kingdom.

Hearing Samuel's confident deminer while answering his question Hemdall gave a wry smile and replied

"You're Correct, Luckily at that time Count Vincent was still a ' Nine star Knight' So I somehow managed to escape from his grasp."

Understanding the whole situation Samuel came to a conclusion

"So you want to get revenge on the Count through me "

Looking at his sharp disciple hemdall grinned and replied

"You're a sharp Kid aren't you "

Samuel gave a nod listening to his master's response

"I understand you're situation but I am sorry I think I have to refuse"

Samuel replied while giving a slight bow to make sure he doesn't sound too disrespectful.