
Kevin who just woke up from his sleep was surprised by the condition of his arm that returned to normal. He also saw that the cast that Rafa had previously used did not exist.
"S-actually what happened? Why is it like this? My hands.. Returning.. What's going on?"
Rafa did not answer Kevin's words. Although his friend asked him many times, he remained silent about the incident last night.
Elsewhere, people mourn Teddy's death. While everyone was gone from the grave, Katly and her sister were still there.
Ash, Katly's older sister, has refused an autopsy and wants to bury her father. He knew that the man who killed his father was not a man, but a demon. Because he could feel a hint of demonic aura emanating from his father's corpse. Ordinary humans would not be able to fight demons and demons did not have human fingerprints. Autopsy is just a futile act.
"Sister..," Katly hugged Ash tightly. Tears kept pouring down her cheeks. He didn't expect that his father would leave him like this. He never thought that his father would be gone forever.
Ash hugged her back and touched her head. He knew Katly must have been devastated. But not just his brother, he was too. He could only grit his teeth to endure his overflowing feelings. There was sadness, but also anger in his heart.
"I won't forgive him. I'm gonna kill the devil who did this to you, "inner Ash.
***
A week later after all that happened, Ash came to visit Rafa's house. He knocked on the door many times until the door opened.
"Sister Ash..?" Rafa is confused by Ash's arrival. Even he knows his house, "How does Ash know this house?"
"Can we talk inside?" ask Ash without saying anything.
Although he did not understand, Rafa nodded slowly and allowed the young man to go inside.
"I'll make some tea" Rafa walked off to the kitchen. His house has been repaired. Damaged walls, doors and floors. He also replaced the table in the living room with a new one. The atmosphere in this house is different. Either because of the repair or also because the population is reduced.
After a while, Rafa finally returned with tea. He sat down with Ash. The young man looked so serious, "I'm sorry for what happened. I didn't expect that uncle would leave that day.
I'm actually very sad about his passing. Especially back then, he replaced me to pick up my brother here. I feel guilty" said Rafa with his head bowed.
"You don't have to think about it. It's not your fault that father died that day. Maybe his destiny is like this" Ash tries to stay calm when talking about his father. He is still in mourning, but there is something he has to say to Rafa.
"Forgot that. I'll get straight to the point. Do you want to be a hunter? I really want you to join him. Since father is no more, then I will continue what he wants and can't get."
Rafa was silent for a moment hearing Ash's statement. It turned out that Ash had bothered to meet him, "I had asked uncle for help to teach me how to fight. But I don't want to be a hunter like he offered. Even so, my uncle agreed.
Previously, we planned to start it after one week. But it turns out that uncle died that day. My wish is still the same."
"In that case, let me take the place of father. I'll do it. Although I'm not as strong as him, but I can help you. But why would you learn to fight? What's your excuse?"
"I want to be able to protect myself and those closest to me. I don't want anything that happened before to happen again."
Looking at Rafa's gaze, Ash was convinced that he wasn't lying. But there was another reason that the young man had not revealed, "Alright, I'll help you."
Rafa asked hesitantly, "But Ash is a doctor. Can you do that?"
Ash smiled, "I can do it because I am also a student of father. Just don't tell Katly about the father who was a hunter or me who trained with her. I know he's your classmate.
Rafa nodded. He paused for a moment to gather courage, "Does Ash know anything about this demon-named creature?"
Ash is surprised Rafa knows the name 'devil'. His father should have told Rafa nothing about the devil. Even his father couldn't possibly say the word 'devil' in front of Rafa. "How do you know that name?"
"Seeing her reaction, she must have known something about the devil," Rafa's inner.
***
"Are you going to keep going like this?! Still too weak! Stronger!"
During the week Need practiced with Leon. Unlike before who only practiced with endurance running and lifting heavy objects, Need now uses a direct way of fighting. He did not use all of his strength because Leon's abilities are not the same now, but he was serious about fighting with him.
"Again! Keep attacking again! Still weak! Stronger!"
Need continued to make a loud noise while resisting Leon's attack. The form of the child was still human and had never turned into a demon since in this world.
Leon regulated his breathing while continuously attacking. The wooden sword Need had made now collided with the young man's wooden sword. They were the same as using wooden swords as there was no pair of real swords.
Every day they fought continuously even until nightfall. Time to rest while sleeping and eating. Leon really seriously wants to grow.
Every day there is a progression from Leon. His movements are faster and stronger. Need himself was surprised by the development. But knowing Leon is his idol is no surprise.
"That's enough."
Leon stopped the attack he was about to do and regulated his irregular breathing. Sweat on his forehead he wipe with the sleeves of clothes.
"Your movement is now faster and stronger. But you still can't catch your breath very well. If you can't manage that, you'll get tired quickly. Then when you have a chance to strike me fatally, do it. I'll stop him, don't hesitate like that.
You have to increase your sensitivity by being around, analyzing the opponent's movements well. Do not move after seeing the opponent's movement, but move for a moment before the opponent makes his move. Do you understand?" need said with a serious face.
Leon nodded in understanding.
"Because there are still many mistakes, you will be punished. Come here." Come here."
Without hesitation Leon immediately walked up to Need. Whatever punishment is given, he will accept it. Even if he had to be hit or slashed though, he would not dodge.
Unlike what he thought, Need immediately pinched both of his cheeks with a delighted expression. Not only did he pinch it once, he kept pulling it, "Hehehe... When else can I do this to her? If his memory had returned, he would have killed me if he had done something like this to her, "inner Need.
Leon flat expression. Shortly after, he lifted his leg and kicked Need until the young man's body hit the tree hard, "Don't touch me carelessly."
"Why did you do that?! That's the penalty" complained Need.
"And now you've done it. The kick was a light thing as a small warning not to touch me carelessly," said Leon as he turned around.
"Whether or not King Leon's memory is lost, he's still cruel to me like this" Need cried inwardly. Though he had helped her now, but this kind of treatment 'was what he received.