1 A. Burning Desire

Monsters live in areas that cannot be reached by ordinary humans, but there are a select few who have great power and are able to fight monsters, they are magicians. In a peaceful and quiet village, a young man who is still very young, aged 14 years is being desperately trained by a middle-aged man.

The young man named Ariya Pino, a man who had the talent that would surprise the Ils Continent, he lived with a middle-aged man who was training him. Despite his enormous mana, Pino didn't know it yet, he was only physically trained by a middle-aged man named Ariya Balam, his own father.

Trained thoroughly without any time to rest, he was physically beaten up. Balam, who used to live on the battlefield, became a tough soldier and was good at wielding a sword. He has been through vicious wars against humans or against monsters

Even though in the Ils Continent magicians were greatly exalted, warriors like Balam also received great attention. His power which is also supported by magic becomes something unique, Balam's own magic core is a sword like the weapon he often uses, so his ability also comes from magic, it's just different from most magic users.

Pino had not yet formed a magic core, even though he had enormous mana. Forming a magic core is not an easy matter, many have tried it but failed and were forced to disappear from the world itself. Knowing this, Balam trained Pino very hard, sometimes he would yell and get angry just because of Pino's negligence.

"Father ... this is really hard, I can't do it continuously. How much longer, I have to train like this? It's been so many years, you trained me with this kind of military training, am I not yet qualified to practice magic? How long do you want to forbid me to do it? "Pino had so many questions, he has been training since he was 8 years old with training like a warrior, he feels that he is worthy of practicing magic.

Balam didn't want to say it, but he knew very well what Pino was feeling. It wasn't that he didn't allow Pino to practice magic, but he didn't want Pino to experience the same thing as his mother. Balam could only slow down Pino in practicing magic by teaching him the swordsmanship he had.

After all, blood is thicker than water. He, who has the same great talent as his mother, can no longer be restrained by Balam. Like it or not, Balam also allowed Pino to practice magic, but he had to pass the final test, namely fighting him and avoiding one of his attacks, if Pino was able to do it, Balam had no right to forbid him again.

"Fine, if you can withstand my attack. I will allow you to practice magic, you have been training under the guidance of a great warrior for 6 years, you should be able to show a greater development than our fight a while ago, this is your 4th challenge. You already understand about your father's strength, right. Show me your progress, son !! " said Balam, he pulled out his sword, then pointed it right at Pino's face. Even though Pino was still young, he was already quite tall and had almost matched his height.

"Of course, Father. I must be much better than before. Get ready, I will give my best," said Pino, he took the sword he had just put on a rock. His face was very serious, as soon as he grasped the sword, he gave off an aura that was different from before.

"Good ... Steady gaze. You've grown, son, you can give off a warrior aura at a young age, your talent is quite good. Now, show me how far you've come, son. I'll give you a real punch," Balam replied, he was a little surprised when he saw Pino give off a warrior aura, which wasn't easy to do.

They are in a forest, precisely on the outskirts of the Ashmoss Forest. The forest, which is quite dangerous because it is the residence of several dangerous monsters, was chosen by Balam as a place to live because he wanted to keep magic away from Pino. He didn't want to go through the same thing as before, and he didn't want Pino to suffer the same fate as his friends and crush.

Located not far from a simple house, in the front yard of the house there are several stones that were taken and arranged by Pino. Balam and Pino came face to face and brandished their weapons, the breeze was quite strong against the two of them, the shady trees made the atmosphere more alive. Balam didn't move his body, he just stayed still and stared at Pino, but the aura coming from his body put pressure on Pino.

It was not an ordinary aura, but an aura that had been tempered through life and death experiences, hundreds of battles Balam had gone through until he was able to obtain a powerful aura like this. Pino made up his mind, he had faced Balam many times and during that time he could feel how strong Balam was. Remembering his first fight, Pino felt that he had developed, in the first fight alone, he couldn't move his body and collapsed instantly, he remembered very well that the fight occurred four years ago.

During that time, Pino trained very hard, he hid his feelings of wanting to practice magic and chose to strengthen his body as Balam asked, but that feeling didn't disappear at all and got stronger as time went on. "Father ... you know, I won't be able to beat you, I've always wanted to learn magic, but you've always forbidden me and kept me away from magic. Now, I will show you the results of my hard work so far following your directions, Father. For the sake of practicing magic. I'll do it all, sorry I have to beat you, Dad. "

Pino shot out like an arrow, he swung his sword and attacked Balam fiercely. Pino did five consecutive movements, but he never made Balam move from his position. Pino felt helpless, he had done his best in those five attacks, but he couldn't move Balam's legs, Pino kept trying, he attacked even more and more vigorously.

After exchanging attacks for 20 times, Pino was getting exhausted, he couldn't bear the aura coming out from Balam for too long, moreover he had to withstand the backlash and be aware of Balam's sudden movements. Pino was pushed away and flung away after he endured a strong swing from Balam. Pino bent his knees and looked at Balam angrily, he did not know how long he would have to hold back his will.

"You are growing but not very fast, son. However, everything is enough, I understand how much you desire. I will give you permission to practice magic, but you have to pass a test before studying ... you have to awaken your magic core first. , Father will take you to that place, "said Balam who turned around holding back tears, he could not see Pino who was helpless, seeing his determination so strong, Balam was forced to allow it.