Spears are cool
[Ceobe POV]
Ever since I chanted my first magic spell, I continued learning magic for a month and a half.
Rudeus obliged to keep teaching me more magic and even taught me how to cast magic without incantation. Although it is a quite difficult, I manage to pull it off after several attempts.
He taught me the four classes of beginner attack magic, melded magic and even howling magic that he learned from sir Gyes in some point.
Not only that, he also taught a little bit of healing and detoxification magic as well, just in case if I get injured or poisoned.
To be honest, I had a fun time learning with Rudeus that we begin to chat more often.
He told me stories of his hometown and how much he worries about his family.
Curiously, I asked him the reason why and he told me that a beam of light teleported them to the Demon Continent, which is quite shocking.
He expresses to me how much they suffered in that continent and the hardship they went through in their journey back to their hometown.
Hearing the lament in his voice when he said all of these, made me feel bad for him and wondered if there is something I can do to help them.
"Don't worry, Rudeus. I know you can go home safely"
"Thanks, Ceobe. That much is appreciated"
I tried to cheer him up, which works at the very least.
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Right now, I am practicing my intermediate earth magic with Rudeus, when I noticed that he is doing something on his hand.
I took a peek on his activity and it seems that he is sculpting something.
"Hey, Rudeus. What are you doing?" I asked while pointing on what he is doing.
"Oh, this? It is just a side project that I am working on"
He then showed me the thing he was holding and realized that it was a miniature stone figure of the spearman named Ruijerd. The details of the figure were well done and refined.
"This is an impressive work. What are you going to do with this?" I asked while giving back the figure.
"Well, I am finding a way to boost Ruijerd's reputation and help him break his curse"
"A curse? What do you mean?"
Rudeus then proceed to tell me about the story of Ruijerd and that he belongs to race of demons called the Superd, which were cursed by the Demon God Laplace.
I was baffled by that information that I asked him to tell me more about the story, which he complied to do so.
He said that long time ago, the Demon God gave curse spears to the Superd. When they used those spears, they went berserk and killed many enemies.... and even allies.
In the end, they manage to regain their sanity back. However, the other demon race chased them out and treated them as outcast.
"That sounds horrible"
"Yeah, which is why I want to help Ruijerd in restoring his race's reputation as much as I could"
Hearing him saying it with determination, inspires me to help him as well.
But how? Hmmm....
I then stared at the stone figure once more and noticed the spear it is holding. I pondered that if I use a spear like him, will that help boost the reputation?
Perhaps, I wonder....
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Later that day, I decided to make a spear. I am not sure why but I am compelled to do it.
I told Rudeus about my plan and he was confused by my decision.
"Why do you want a spear?"
"I don't know. I just thought it was cool"
"Hmm...."
Rudeus is skeptical by answer and doesn't know if he can trust my thought process. But he just shrugs it off and complied to help me with the spear.
First, I search for a decent-sized stick in the wood pile. I wanted it to be sturdy and just the right size.
Once I found the perfect stick, I used the knife that I still keep to smoothen it out and turn it into a straight pole.
Then Rudeus helped me in making the spearhead using earth magic. I gave him the template of my choosing, which I drew on a parchment. I also requested him to make it slightly heavy for personal reason.
Finally, when the pole and the spearhead were done, I combine them together with ropes and then...
[A really heavy spear acquired]
"Tada! It's finished!" I proudly yell while holding the newly created spear.
Rudeus couldn't help to smiled wryly at my enthusiasm.
"So, what will do with that spear, Ceobe?"
Hearing Rudeus's question, I ponder on what to answer.
But then, I saw a tall spearman enter the cottage, which is the perfect opportunity.
"I want Ruijerd to train me how to use a spear" I said while pointing at the spearman.
When he heard his name, Ruijerd looks at me in confusion. Then he turns his attention to Rudeus and asked.
"Rudeus, what is this all about?"
"Well, Ceobe thinks spears are cool. So, she made one and wanted you to train her"
After Rudeus persuaded Ruijerd, he ponders for a bit before nodding and turns away.
"Come with me" the spearman said while walking towards the entrance.
I followed him while carrying the spear I made.
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Me and Ruijerd walk for a while until we stop on a secluded spot of the village.
"Before we begin, can I ask you something?" Ruijerd asked as he faces me.
"Yes, what is it, sir Ruijerd?"
"Why did you choose to use a spear? Why not use a sword like Eris?"
Hearing that question, I ponder to myself and think of an answer to say.
"Well, if you ask me, I think spears are cool"
"Please elaborate..."
"I think it is an effective weapon. It has better leverage and has more reach. You can pierce, slash and thrust at enemies. And best of all, you can use it as a projectile when necessary"
I listed all of the reason why spears are cool and Ruijerd nodded in understanding.
He then grips his spear and assume battle stance. Seeing that, I readied my spear as well.
"Alright, let's begin"
"Yes!"