1 Teacher Chiron, I must leave this school!
Age of Gods, Greece.
Arcadia, Mount Pelion townlet.
Morning, inside a wooden cabin that is made using tree logs.
The Centaur Sage, Chiron is sitting in front of the window with his eyes closed and his hand is holding a golden harp, through which he is playing a beautiful melody.
Through the window, birds can be seen playing on tall trees under the gentle light of the morning sun.
'Thump Thump'
However, just then, a knock came from the door.
Chiron paused his music and softly said.
"Come in."
And after saying this, Chiron opened his eyes and looked towards the teenager who pushed the door to enter.
No, he is not even a teenager yet, he is just a ten-year-old blond little boy.
Although his appearance is slightly immature, there is a hint of heroism in his eyes and this is also why Chiron accepted him as a student.
"Teacher Chiron, excuse me for disturbing you."
Immediately after entering, the young boy came forward to give Chiron a teacher-student salute.
"Um... have you thought through in nights time?"
Chiron slightly nodded and asked with a hint of anticipation.
In Chiron's heart, he is believing in this young boy, he believes that this young boy will not let him down; because upon seeing him for the first time, Chiron knew that after growing up, this young boy will certainly become a great hero with an indomitable spirit!
"Yes, Teacher Chiron." The blonde young boy nodded, then took a deep breath and spoke firmly to Chiron: "Please Teacher Chiron, permit me to... leave this school!"
"..."
The smile on Chiron's face slowly disappeared and it is obvious that this reply did not satisfy him!
Chiron cannot help but put a hand on his forehead and while rubbing lightly, asked: "Jason, if I have not remembered incorrectly, it's only been a week since you arrived here... moreover while acknowledging me as your teacher, you have said to me with great determination, that regardless of how laborious it might get, you will certainly insist... I haven't remembered it incorrectly, right?"
"No, but that time was at that time, the present is now."
Chiron became speechless, staring at the teenager in the front who is frankly looking back but has completely changed his mind in less than a week; therefore, he couldn't help but say: "Then, can I listen to your reasons?"
Chiron can sense, the reason behind Jason's choice of dropping out doesn't seem to be because of the fear of enduring hardships, rather possibly due to... a more profound reason!
"... because my name is Jason."
After a brief silence, Jason replied to him.
"Huh?" Chiron couldn't help but direct a puzzled look at Jason.
"Because... now my name is Jason!"
[T/N: For those not familiar with mythology, according to the records his name was changed to Jason when he joined Arcadia.]
Right, the reason why this young boy wants to leave school is so simple! But regarding a transmigrator, such a reason is way more than enough!
Yes indeed, this young boy is a transmigrator, once upon a time an ordinary university student on the blue planet, because of an accident got transmigrated and reached this Greece Age of Gods.
And just when he got transmigrated here, it happened to be the time when Jason's uncle has just usurped the throne and exiled Jason along with his parents.
However, at that time, Jason has not called Jason. Therefore, when the transmigrated young man learned about the barbaric time he is in, after some thought, he decided to come here and joined this school under the legendary teacher Chiron.
The goal was to acquire some martial arts skills under the guidance of Teacher Chiron so that he can have some strength for self-preservation in this dangerous world.
After all, in this era, when legal restraints are almost close to none, desire for a peaceful life but without possessing a corresponding strength, is nothing more than a fool's dream!
So, one week ago, after successfully getting the legendary Chiron as his teacher, just when the young boy was wild with joy, that day, he also got a brand-new new name, Jason...
'Jason?... wait, wait, wait a minute, Jason?!'
Do you mean to that Jason, the one who has provoked the Witch of Betrayal, Medea?
Jason?
Do you mean the same Jason who seems to be a great hero, but is actually just a toy of the Gods?
Jason?
The very same Jason who supposedly lived a glorious life and eventually became a great hero and popular in future generations, but in fact, had a difficult life and eventually didn't even get a natural death?
On that day, Jason felt like a bolt of thunder has hit him in the head on a sunny day!
Whenever he thinks of his future, he could only use the word miserable to describe it; thinking about the constant disorder and unrest in the future after leaving the mountain upon graduation, Jason naturally thought of the easiest way of avoiding this life.
That is to leaves school!
Must withdraw from this schooling!
Such a life, he doesn't even want to attempt!
Although some people might choose to live brilliantly in a short life, as a good citizen from 21 st century, Jason displays an aversion to such a life!
He just wants to live in peace and happiness!
"Therefore Teacher Chiron, I must leave this school and hope that Teacher Chiron can authorize it!"
Chiron speechlessly looked at Jason looking back with eyes filled with determination.
Chiron naturally felt the firm resolve of Jason; therefore, for a moment, he felt that there are a lot of things to say, but when the words reached his mouth, he didn't know how to say it; finally, he could only suppress all that to one word, and said: "No!"
"Why?!"
"Jason, you are a good seedling." The Chiron patiently attempted to reason with Jason and continued: "I can see extraordinary potential in you!"
"I assure you, upon graduating from your studies, you will certainly become a great hero with indomitable spirit, and at that time you will also be favored by the Gods, and your name will be passed down through the ages, and... by the way, at that time, you will also be favored by many women!"
Seeing the serious face of Chiron while persuaded him, Jason can only earnestly think of hiding the wild twitching of his eyelids.
Becoming a great hero with indomitable spirit, receiving the favor of gods, and is popular with girls... my goodness, Teacher Chiron, you...
This is blatantly cursing me to the face!
Great hero with indomitable spirit? Name passed down through the ages?... Sorry, do not have any interest at all!
Is there an incense stick that can live every day joyfully? Is there an unrefined resin that can remain safe for ages?... Quite obviously, no!
I'm sorry, I believe becoming hikikomori is a little more suitable for me than living a vigorous and imposing life!
"Teacher Chiron, what you said probably is very reasonable."
Hearing this, Chiron has just let out a breath and spoke in his heart with a smile that he is indeed a child, who could not resist the temptation of becoming a great hero and charm of the opposite sex...
"But, I still want to drop out!"
The smile on Chiron's face once again became stiff and after looking at Jason for some time, helplessly said: "Ok, teacher has heard your request."
After saying this, Chiron pointed at the door and continued: "You go out first, let teacher think about it..."
"Yes, Teacher Chiron, excuse me then."
After saying this, Jason turned around but upon arriving at the gate, he stopped, then again turned around to look at Chiron and said: "Teacher, you may continue to consider this issue but I know Teacher Chiron, you are righteous and will certainly authorize my withdrawal from school!"
Chiron didn't reply, but Jason can clearly see, the heavy lines on Chiron's forehead have increased, and he seemed a little angry.
Therefore, Jason naturally didn't dare to stay any longer and hurriedly slipped out.
After leaving the wooden cabin, feeling the bright morning sun, Jason's sighed while shaking his head: 'Evidently, Teacher Chiron isn't planning on authorizing my withdrawal from school... well, it is the Teacher Chiron after all.'
'Although barely a week has passed since I have acknowledged him as my teacher, by the character of Teacher Chiron, since I have become his student, he will definitely do his best to teach me; and naturally, it is impossible to let me inexplicably leave this school.'
'But if I do not drop out, I will become a hero, what should I do?... '
'Yes!'
After a little thinking, Jason's eyes lit up: 'As long as I don't become a hero, isn't it easy?!'
'As the saying goes, it is a teacher's job to teach and it is a student's job to learn!'
'So long as I do not attend classes, do not practice, and live a lazy life without paying attention to anything other than eating, isn't it the same?!'
'Right, indeed, this is it!'
'Although I will feel somewhat sorry for Teacher Chiron's efforts... forgive me Teacher Chiron, I, Jason, will absolutely not become a hero!'
