The Seven Monster Spirit

Chapter 05 - The Gold Imperial Knight Leader

It had been 3 days since the goblins attacked the Gorgus House. Hazel is now helping Gorgus with the rest of the population to fix his house, and Neron is continuing his practice every morning but the last few days there are people who pay attention to his practice, he is Gobu. According to Hazel Gobu is a child who is always excited but a little careless. And after Neron saved him every morning he always came here to see Neron training, Not that Neron ignored him but that Neron or Hazel had invited Gobu to play on the home page and Gobu just said "i want to stay here" so Neron or Hazel did not force him, and after Gobu had sat for a long time outside the fence he must have left immediately and it made Hazel confused by the boy's behavior.

On this morning, Neron continued to do the exercises in the yard. He had already learned the sword technique Hazel had given him and now he wanted to try to do something new, namely the source of power from this world which was Mana And Aura.

Aura is energy in the body that is useful to strengthen the body and can flow it to the objects we want. While Mana is energy that is around us, and our bodies have a core to be able to absorb it so that we can change the shape of mana into a magic.

Because yesterday he tried but failed today Neron wants to do it again. What Neron wanted to do was control mana as he could already drain the aura so now he wanted to use mana.

According to Hazel using mana is the same as using aura, only if we use aura, we use energy in the body to drain it or strengthen our body. While Mana, we collect it from outside the body and form it, then we release it into another form.

Neron already understood what Hazel was saying but he still couldn't sense any mana.

"Neron's mealtime"

From inside the house, Hazel calls Neron. While Neron was training outside Hazel's house preparing breakfast inside, Hazel called Neron. Hearing that Neron stopped his training and went into the house.

"hm ..... You're covered in sweat before you eat, you have to take a shower first"

Neron who came home to eat had to delay his breakfast because after he kissed his own body he felt like vomiting, so he went to take a bath first.

Hazel, who was sitting at the table, waited for Neron to eat, but after a few minutes, Neron did not come out, so he ate first.

A few minutes later a knock was heard from the door and Neron had also finished his bath.

"You eat first?"

"You've been too long, have you heard that? looks like there's a guest. How about letting him in?"

"But I haven't worn a shirt yet"

Hazel knows it's because Neron only wears a towel that covers his waist, but Hazel feels lazy if she has to open the door while eating.

"wear your clothes first after that open the door"

"Good"

Neron said it as if he had to.

Neron quickly changed clothes and immediately opened the door, behind the door is a man about the same age as Hazel with brownish yellow hair and brown eyes that make her look like an Eagle staring at her prey, his body was very contained and made the man look big.

Beside the man was a girl of the same age as Neron, she had silky yellow hair that was smooth as light and her eyes were green like jewels her skin was white like milk and she could be said to be a beautiful daughter.

"Is Hazel home?"

The man seems to have come to meet Hazel, but before Neron can answer Hazel comes.

"oh.I've been waiting for you, Gerald. Let's go in"

the four of them then went in and sat down at the table.

"Let's eat first"

"But we've eaten"

"Don't be shy I've prepared this for you"

"so that's why you cook a lot of food. Why didn't you tell me I could help you"

"Here you go, you're a little girl"

"Did you petrify Hazel a lot, Neron ?"

"Yes, I always wanted to help her but sometimes she wouldn't let me"

"You have to grow up first" Gerald joked a little. Because he's been here at the genie's funeral so Gerald has met Neron.

"But before that, who are you? I've never seen you in this village"

"It looks like Hazel hasn't told you yet. My name is Gerald Zayxavier. I am Hazel's friend and I am the leader of the Gold Imperial Knight. And she's my daughter her name is Ceithrine Zayxavier".

"fufufu now you must be surprised"

the girl who had been silent was now talking

"So it's just fitting that you have a strong Aura"

"You're a brash you should be surprised"

"you're right, I'm surprised but you may not see it"

Neron answered casually. The daughter was upset that she thought that Neron was insulting her father.

"Have it and Ceith the girl shouldn't talk like that"

Gerald tried to calm Ceithrine down but Ceithrine threw her face away

"She's gotten bigger since the last time I saw her, Gerald"

"Neron is also so now he's practicing swordsmanship"

"really? that's good, it's definitely useful in the future"

"3 days ago Gorgus' house was attacked by goblins and I brought Neron do you know what he's doing?"

"what's that?"

hazel's story makes Gerald curious.

"He managed to kill 3 goblins and save Gorgus' son who was guarded by Hobgoblins".

"That's great he'll definitely become a great swordsman in the future"

Ceithrine felt jealous of Neron because Gerald praised him.

"Wouldn't that be too much, if Neron is indeed so great I challenge him to a duel"

Neron who was watching them continued to eat his food.

"How are you afraid?"

Ceithrine said it in a provocative tone and Neron thought for a while before making a decision.

"Well, I want to test myself in addition to fighting Hazel maybe I can try it with you".

Neron, Hazel, Ceithrine and Gerald the four of them then went to the courtyard.

Neron and Ceithrine were ready to be placed with wooden swords in hand.

"you're just fighting using sword techniques don't use strong attacks and Neron don't use Aura"

Hazel who was the referee told him the rules.

"So Neron can already use Aura, it's great Ceith is still learning how to control it"

"Dad!!!"

Ceithrine felt ashamed as if she did not want to be told that.

"All right, now start"

The first person to attack was Ceithrine, he ran and directly attacked from the front, Neron managed to stop all the attacks easily. Realizing there was no gap Ceithrine leapt back to keep her distance.

"Didn't you want to attack me again?" neron's question sounded like it was mocking in Ceithrine's ear. Then the girl ran to attack again but Neron disappeared and then appeared behind Ceithrine, Neron then slashed with his wooden sword but Ceithrine quickly brushed him off but because the attack was too strong it caused Ceithrine to bounce but he was still able to stand up.

'he did slash lightly but why it felt so heavy' that's what Ceithrine thought.

"Accuse me enough" Hazel stopped the duel.

"Looks like your practice wasn't enough Ceith"

"Yes I know, But just look at me I'll also be a great swordsman like you Dad"

Ceithrine said it was in a crying state she felt annoyed that she had been satisfied with her current sword technique but from today on she was determined to continue becoming stronger.

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During the day, Ceithrine was sleeping in Neron's room and Neron was sitting next to Ceithrine reading a book because there was no room left so Ceithrine was left to sleep in Neron's room.

Hazel and Gerald were in the kitchen not to eat but to talk about important things.

"So is there any particular reason you came here?"

Hazel started the conversation while sipping tea in front of her.

"The Gate problem is getting serious. There are many that appear around the capital so we Imperial Knights will be very busy to take care of the Monsters that come out and also I might have to investigate them in the Dezaritto continent. So I want to ask for help?"

"Do you want to invite me to investigate that Gate as well?"

"Not that, I want you to take care of Ceith, because all Imperial Knights are busy only you can trust"

"I don't mind but what about Ceithrine does she want to stay here?"

"He should, otherwise it would just be a problem for me. So I'll be right away"

Gerald stood up and was about to leave

"Don't you want to say goodbye to him first?"

"No, if I say goodbye to him he won't let me go so I put him under your watch"

leaving those words Gerald left without looking back.