The Awakening of the Unexpected

After Carl's heroic feats in battle, he was summoned to the lord's hall to receive his well-deserved promotion. The hall was filled with nobles and soldiers, all eager to witness the rise of the commoner who had become an awakened warrior.

Confidently, Carl entered the hall, dressed in an unusual attire in this world: a coat he had made himself in his spare time after the battle. The black coat exuded an elegance that people couldn't quite grasp, as they had never seen anything like it. The clothing of the nobles was always extravagant, and the simplicity and elegance of the ensemble the commoner was wearing surprised everyone, including the lord himself. Carl felt the curious and admiring gazes upon him as he walked towards the lord, accompanied by Erika, the lord's youngest daughter, who was also an awakened warrior.

However, as he approached the lord, Carl noticed another figure present. It was Ray, the lord's second daughter, a woman with a serious countenance and piercing brown eyes. Unlike her sister Erika, Ray possessed no notable abilities or awakened powers. She was considered a diplomatic pawn for a future arranged marriage, and her presence in the hall often went unnoticed.

With evident pride on his face, the lord proclaimed Carl's promotion as the leader of an elite unit, commanding five men under his charge. Then, the lord announced a reward for his notable services.

Contrary to everyone's expectations, Carl made an unusual request. He asked the lord for the right to train his men in a different way, implementing proper and challenging physical training. He proposed exercises such as push-ups, weightlifting, and cardiovascular workouts to strengthen their bodies and train their endurance.

Carl's words echoed through the hall, causing a momentary silence. The nobles and soldiers couldn't comprehend why an awakened warrior would opt for conventional physical training. However, intrigued by Carl's audacity and determination, the lord decided to grant his request.

With the promotion ceremony concluded, Carl left the hall and made his way to the training field. Ray, curious and intrigued by Carl's unusual request, approached him in search of answers.

"Carl, may I ask you some questions?" Ray asked, her serious expression revealing genuine interest.

Carl nodded, inviting her to walk alongside him. They moved away from the bustling hall, finding a quieter spot to converse.

Ray, with evident curiosity in her brown eyes, asked, "Carl, as a commoner, how did you become an awakened warrior? Was there something beyond luck that contributed to it?"

Carl hesitated for a moment, contemplating his response. He decided to share with Ray a glimpse of his journey and the discoveries he made about himself.

"Ray, believe it or not, it was truly a matter of luck. However, that luck came accompanied by an insatiable hunger for growth and an unwavering willingness to face challenges," Carl explained, looking into Ray's eyes.

"I was an ordinary youth with no exceptional abilities. But when I found myself presented with the opportunity to become a warrior, I seized it with all my might. I dedicated myself to training and studied theories, constantly seeking to surpass my own limits. It was through that tireless effort that my ability awakened."

Ray absorbed each word, intrigued by Carl's story. She recognized the true determination that overflowed from his eyes.

"Carl, your story is inspiring. You prove that power is not only about special abilities but also about willpower and resilience. I have always been considered an ordinary person, but perhaps there is more to me than I imagined," Ray reflected.

With an encouraging smile, Carl replied, "Ray, power comes from within. Never underestimate your potential, as you too can awaken your true power, even if it manifests in different ways than

awakened abilities."

As the sun set on the horizon, Carl and Ray continued their conversation, sharing stories and aspirations. They formed an unlikely bond, united by the pursuit of personal greatness and the willingness to face challenges. When Carl bid farewell to Ray, it was already late, and he went to sleep.

The next day, at the training field, five men were waiting for Carl at the designated location. Carl already knew who he would choose, and of course, it was those who had shown the most determination from the beginning. When he returned to the training field during the night, he asked someone to inform the five about their new positions as his subordinates.

The five recruits were ready to learn from him. They had completely different physical builds, but that's what Carl wanted: a complete unit. Carl would transform these five men into killing machines.

Carl implemented his unusual method of physical training for his five subordinates. They were challenged beyond their limits, but gradually began to realize the benefits of these rigorous exercises. Their strength slowly increased, their combat skills improved, and a special camaraderie formed among them as they suffered together under Carl's guidance.

Carl was determined to shape his unit into a powerful and disciplined force. He was convinced that excellence in combat was not just about awakened powers but also about discipline, physical conditioning, and teamwork.

Carl's training was something no one in that world had ever seen. As he inspired and pushed his men at every step, the reputation of his unit began to spread. Other soldiers and even nobles watched with admiration the extraordinary results achieved by the commoner who dared to train his men in a unique way.

And so, with Carl leading his elite unit and Ray seeking her own awakening, the destinies of these young individuals began to intertwine on a path filled with challenges and discoveries. They were determined to defy conventions and prove that true greatness lies beyond expectations and innate abilities.

And so, a month passed, with Carl training his men and constantly visiting the library in search of ways to become even stronger. Of course, he didn't stop accumulating refined mana in his core, but with refined mana alone, the most he could do was strengthen his body. He needed to learn how to manipulate mana to use it in conjunction with his sword. In his current state, Carl had the strength of ten men but couldn't cut down a large tree with a single blow because he couldn't infuse mana into his weapon. This was the next step for an awakened warrior, and Carl was studying for it.