Owyne Strikes Once Again

The world was benighted. There was not one bit of sunlight for it was early in the morning. It was also extremely cold. It wouldn't be long until sunrise again for the moon substituted in after the sun took its withdrawal, and received howling praises. No one dared to be up around this time for most were dead asleep, the only ones up were the monsters and the patrol knights fending the monster from coming inside the town. One of the few townspeople awake was no other than Xavier, he slept in early last night which caused him to be up so early. Not to mention, most of his worries were swept away the moment he met the principal, he was quite pleased with such an encounter. After all, he'll soon be attending such a prestigious school. He also forgot to tell the old man his rank as they were both lost in the conversation. He only wanted out of the annoying troublesome spoilt nobles who used their status to control those around them for no good. As Xavier got angry just thinking of it, he fell back to sleep.

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Xavier flew up from his bed, the sun was up which indicated it was still morning. Unlike before, it was lively. People could be heard and now even the birds chirped. The sun was now brighter than ever illuminating every bit of darkness from around corners. And the sky was now shown, there was even a rainbow. As the wind passed by, one would feel chilly of course it was no match for the coldness at night and early mornings. And obviously enough, the moon wasn't present. Xavier got up from his bed and it seems like no one was home except the baby. Vivian was out once again, recently she has been out frequently maybe she was looking for a job? And Feran already went out, it was around this time he left to work every morning.

Xavier looked at Xandyr," Looks like it's just you and me, Xandyr." Xavier pushed his head in the crib and kissed the sleeping Xandyr on the cheek.

All this time when his mana core has been healing, Xavier spent his time training in the ways of the sword and strengthening his body. He wouldn't have to wait too long to be able to use mana again. Of course, he wondered how rusty he would be. His magic rank was only rank abnormal.

Of course, since he couldn't leave the house because of the baby, he carried the baby with him outside. Xavier took Xandyr out of the crib gently without waking him up, he then left the front door to take a stroll around the town. As people looked at Xandyr, they all said one thing," What a cute baby."

They were true about that for sure. Even Xaver knew that fact.

" Have you heard? Lord Loy's son is training in the way of the sword." As much as a quiet town it was, they couldn't just let the news spread by.

" I heard he awakened recently."

" Ahh? So early? That's to be expected of Lord Loy's son."

It was the voice of two women passing by.

" Why do news about this Loy guy and his son pass so quickly and no one ever talks about the true gems, dad and myself?" Xavier felt a bit jealous." Probably because they're nobles. People can't take dad for how much of a strong holy knight he is just because he isn't a noble even though he was stronger than Lord Loy or whatever. Sure, they are some people who greet him and me with respect but there's little to no one who does that anymore. Never mind, I should probably stop talking since Xandyr's still sleeping.

Xavier couldn't help but get that out of his chest. In fact, he wanted everyone passing by to hear what he said so he said it loud and clearly. And as soon as they heard it, they went quiet almost as if they weren't ever there. Lord Loy and Owyne were names Xavier heard almost every day. What about Wayne? wasn't he the first son? that's what Xavier thought.

As Xavier was walking with Xandyr in his hands, someone ran by bumping into him.

" Hey come on, I'm holding a baby here!" Xavier quarreled.

The boy bowed," I'm so sorry!" He then ran off in a hurry once again.

" This is why I hate children around my age."

Because of the boy bumping into them, Xandyr began to cry. And being the big brother he was, Xavier's eyes watered whenever he saw his adorable baby brother cry. Xavier then started shaking Xandyr while singing a lullaby his mother in his previous life sang to him when he was a kid. He also sang the same lullaby to Andrew. Of course, as Alex, his voice was almost like an angel's when he sang but Xavier sounded like a goblin. Normally, handsome people would have good voices, Xavier wasn't even handsome in his previous life but he was now and couldn't sing for his life. But for some reason Xandyr liked it, it wasn't long until he went silent.

As Xavier roamed the streets, he coincidentally ended up coming to someone he hated. He saw Owyne. Unlike last time, Owyne had aged to the point where he made Xavier, who was the sage age look like a baby. Owyne was a bit taller than Xavier and he looked different. For starters, he didn't have long hair anymore for it was now short blonde hair, and it didn't cover one of his eyes. His eyes looked much more fiercer and sharp almost that of a beast's. And his strawberry color lips looked darker. He also wore a fancy long black jacket that nearly reached the floor. He also held a broadsword. He gave off a completely different aura, almost as if he was a different person.

' Puberty hit this guy like a truck.'

" I challenge you, master! You worked for my father, right? So you must be strong." Owyne said to someone.

Owyne was talking to a bald man. He had huge biceps, broad shoulders, and a big body that didn't suit his head. He wore a black sweater with a chain around his neck. He had thick eyebrows and a big nose bridge. His head was similar to that of a tombstone. He was Owyne's master.

" I couldn't possibly..." The man was cut short.

" Shut up and fight me already. I thought you swore your loyalty to my father!" Owyne quarreled.

" Right sire!" The man clearly didn't want to fight his master's son.

' This guy's cocky as heck!' Xavier watched them.

He then picked his sword up and they stood on equal grounds. As the man looked at Owyne, he could feel something piercing his body. It was Owyne's sudden bloodlust. Owyne's eyes looked completely focused and his eyebrows furrowed. Just feeling his bloodlust shook the man a little.

" Such bloodlust." He was startled.

" Can I use mana for something?" Owyne asked.

" Whatever you wish sir!" The man replied.

Owyne then channeled mana and absorbed more from the environment. It was physical enhancement magic. His strength wasn't that of man's level so he tried to make it a bit fairer. As he was finished, he zoomed in and closed the gap between them. He then stroked his blade. The man blocked and push him back. Owyne then dashed, the moment the man noticed this and slashed, he dodged the incoming attack then tried to seize the opportunity to take his win by striking the man's abdomen. The man dodged the attack and slashed once again. They kept clashing swords over and over.

" Damn it! This is pointless!" Owyne complained.

He then took a stance with his sword pointing forward and his knees bent.

" No way! That's Lord Loy's stance!" The man immediately noticed who Owyne was mimicking.

The man then ran up to Owyne trying to attack him. And the moment he did, Owyne thrust his sword multiple times in that instance. The thrust was followed up by another. He pierced the man multiple times. It was almost as if he was wielding a spear.

The man then broke through the attacks and followed up his own. The moment he was about to cut Owyne down and defeat him, he saw a future where Owyne would be upset with his loss to the point where he wanted to get rid of him. The man slowed down his attack mid-air making it unnoticeable for Owyne to notice he wanted to lose on purpose. And the moment his attack slowed down, Owyne then thrust his sword into the man's abdomen. The man fell to the floor bleeding blood from his mouth and his wound.

" It's my win!" Owyne cheered.

Xavier noticed what the man did and he knew that the man could win that battle.' Well, I'll give him this at least, that Owyne guy sure has good swordsmanship but he wouldn't win in terms of a real battle with that bald guy.' Xavier rushed to the bald guy.

" Are you okay mister?" Xavier asked.

As the man looked up, he saw the difference between Xavier and Owyne. Unlike Owyne, Xavier looked more kind and gentle. And he felt much more strength in Xavier than Owyne. Xavier helped the man up and stretched his hand to give him a handkerchief.

" This is a woman's handkerchief." The man looked at the pink handkerchief.

Xavier scratched his head," Ahh yeah. It belongs to my mother.

The man looked at Xandyr." Then this baby is your little brother?"

Xavier shook his head as a way of saying yes.

Owyne then interrupted," You! It's you again! You dare have to nerve to show up here and start a conversation in my face? Fight me!"

" No thanks, I could tell no matter how many times I beat you you wouldn't want to back down and make me stay here the whole day." Xavier shook his head as he walked away.

Owyne then pointed his broadsword at the back of his neck. Xavier was triggered not because he was being threatened but because Owyne caused his lovable, valuable, and adorable one and only little brother to cry.

' I'll beat you to a bloody pulp!' Xavier thought as one could see his veins bulging of his neck.