chapter 3

She learned magic and swordsmanship under my tutelage instead of the instructors.

It also a test for me and a chance to let me have a follower from my father.

My older sister and adoptive elder sister also have A woman knight who usually by their side but they are the one they got when at age of 12 instead of 5. The one they got at 5 lost the qualifications and being sent at the lowest place possible at our merchant company. Just a guard or cleaning employees.

One of the best treatment in this era . In the other territories , kingdom, Empire or organisation. The best treatment will be instant death, because most of them live a live far worse than death. Mostly because the owners worse than scum.

Anyway , Rizette's abilities growing was a result of her constant training. Even during the times of her birthday and such she'd go to the training field to train every morning. I was always there along with her, sometimes accompanied by my other two servants that followed me like ducklings. My parents knew my intentions, I suppose but my sisters weren't. her improvement was really amazing to watch.

but I'm starting to worry a bit now.

She is always smiling,always laughing. And after all those hardships she survived, she is already much happier than I have seen her at the start .But I still can't raise my abilities much.

Her progress much more like one of my previous life power at her age.

But she's so happy all the time and I know she deserves it. She's beautiful, sweet and cheerful, and I think the only one who would be proud of her is probably me too.

"Why don't you ask someone to teach you something? " I asked her.

"Because I want to learn alone. When I learn from you, you tease me and trick me ."

" But that's how people fight, they won't do a fair one."

" I don't care. I want to do it alone."

After a few hours of practicing, she was finally ready to face me in a real fight.

She was strong and agile enough, she wasn't afraid to hit me hard which made me smile in amusement but her skills were nothing compared to mine.

Now 4 years have passed and we're 10 years old. 1 more years before the promised time of start. I still can't decide if I should do it and with whom shall I did it. Maybe to brothel?

Now at the field I can't afford to lose my focus, so I look at Rizette who will be my sparring partner for these 4 years or 5 years if including the time we just played.

She started to charge towards me with her sword ready to attack, but when she was near enough, she suddenly stopped and held her sword behind her shoulder with both hands while looking at me with sparkling eyes.

" What a strange move. " I commented

, getting closer to her " Do I need to pay attention to it? "

" No, you're doing very well! "

" So what's next? " I asked her

" Well, I guess I should prepare myself properly. "

She then charged forward again but without using any sword or magic. Instead she just used her bare fists.

" You've become much stronger. "

" That's the purpose of this." she replied proudly.

" Is it?" I said with sarcasm " Well,let's see whether you're as skilled as you say you are."

I then rushed at her quickly aiming for her stomach while she avoided my punch.

When she dodged my punch successfully I immediately punched again but missed this time. She grinned and swung her fist at me.

I blocked it with my hand and smirked at her.

" Let's play with something new now. " I told her and attacked with an open hand palm strike

The blow caught her unprepared and she fell to the ground, landing on her butt hard.

" Hey! " She complained and got up rubbing her butt " That's my favorite part! "

" I thought your favourite part is beating people up."

" Of course, you'r right. But I love the feeling of having a victory."

I shook my head in amusement.

" I think you got it too early."

she looked at me confused " How so?"

" To beat people up." I explained

she rolled her eyes " You mean that you think I'm weak."

I chuckled.

" I never said that. "

" Then why are you saying it now?"

" Because you're not weak. "

" I'm not?"

" No. "

" Then why are you saying it now?"

" Because you're not weak. "

" I'm not?"

" No. "

" You think I'm weak?"

"Yes. I think you should take a rest today. You're exhausted. "

" I'm not tired." she said while raising her voice and crossing her arms over her chest.

She looks so cute like that!

And so childish.

I couldn' help but chuckle inwardly

" Okay, okay! I'll go and take a rest, I'm gonna eat something first." She said pouting while turning around to walk away.

She stopped midway and turned her head looking at me.

" Thank you for teaching me. " she said

" It's no problem."

" I thought... "

I couldn't finish what I wanted to tell her because in the corner of my eye I saw someone approaching behind her.

I immediately went behind her.

Before she was able to turn around. I had grabbed the arm of the man who was coming towards her. His head was bent down.

"You! " I shouted and glared at him, he was holding the knife in his left hand against Rizette's neck. She immediately fell back in shock. Fortunately only her skin grazed a bit.

From times to times , an assassination like this happened. Most times when she was alone and someone come out from nowhere and attack her because the one who's after me just died instantly.

I didn't even bother to interrogate about what his employer was and I raised my foot and kicked him hard in his groin causing him to let go of the knife and fall to floor . I use magic to search for his memories but found nothing useful. My mana pool grow much larger but my mana still not. It really weird, Fortunately my superpowers can complement to the cultivation and Magic growth. But still much slower than it should have.The shackles of contract restraint me too much. I Immediately sealed him up and alarming the family. He was caught and put in jail with magic and energy lock.

Meanwhile I checked if Rizette's condition were fine.

" Let me see your wound " I ordered

Rizette immediately opened her blouse and took off her coat exposing her bra and belly to me.

" Did it hurt very much? "

" Not really. It doesn't seem to be bad. "

" Are you sure? "

" Yes... Don't worry too much. "

I nodded.

While the wound of her neck easily healed but it was the most fatal places. I caught both of the hands of the assassin but his legs also have poisoned blades that I avoid but ended up stabbing her side .

I healed her as usual and said nothing else.

Her growth shocked me a bit as 10 years old she have that kind of body, now she's even taller a bit than I was .

After she finished eating dinner, she began to sleep in her bed. She has been busy with learning the fighting moves and other kinds of spells that she learned by herself.

I woke up the next day and was greeted with the sound of snoring from Rizette's bedroom and decided to check up on her condition.

I entered her room cautiously and approached her sleeping form. I looked closely her face, her cheeks were rosy and her long eyelashes were brushing against her cheeks. Her lips were slightly parted and her breathing was shallow and slow. She seemed peaceful, relaxed and calm.

I smiled softly watching her and carefully sat beside her, her cheeks were slightly flushed and her breathing slow. Her forehead slightly sweating and her lips slightly trembling.

She's dreaming.

She dreamed of me.

My heart melted and my gaze softened when I saw her sleeping peacefully.

Even though it seems she doesn't know it, she always dream of me, sometimes she even snuck into my bed even though she rarely did it. Every night, every morning, every afternoon, every evening. And that only makes me happier.

I kissed her forehead and slowly stood up. She stirred a little and then closed her eyes again.

I walked to my closet and took out some clothes and walked back to my room.