It's been one month since the Gulves charged into Eric's colony.

The matter had cooled down and even Sintan seemed to have forgotten about it. 

Meanwhile, Zenith was progressing every day. 

He's got a better hang of how to use a sword, he trains to be fit by running laps, he's getting stronger every day.

But he was not able to attain complete control over the ring. 

He trains daily at midnight but he fails every day. After his 1st night of training, he hasn't been able to activate the ring. 

But that doesn't mean that he has given up. 

He's still trying. 

Zenith could never ever have a normal life, if he had not been living with Sintan he would have been a slave and now that he is living with Sintan he has to train up to the edge daily.

He breaks a sweat daily, he wishes to quit daily, he pushes his limits daily because he's simply brainwashed by Sintan that he has to train, he has to become strong. 

It's not that Zenith isn't willing to do all this, but instead of all this, he could be living like a normal 5-year-old, playing games, having fun if it was not because of Erics. 

But as we all know, complaining is not an option so let's proceed.

Sintan charged fire magic as an attack towards Zenith. 

"Calling out your attack is quite a show-off you know? But if it's a trend then lemme try it.

Zenith struck his sword and nullified Sintan's attack making his way towards Sintan.

"It's pretty boring when you have only one attack to call out"

He started running towards Sintan.

"You are not getting close to me brat

hundreds of arrows were charged towards Zenith. 

"Huh same old technique just like you 

Geezer"

He struck his sword and clashed every arrow thrown at him. 

But meanwhile, he was also moving forward. 

And took Sintan head-on. Sintan was ready with his Mana sword and 

" You always try to come head-on, don't you?"

"I won't stop doing that until I overpower you"

"You are about 1000 years younger for that brat"

"We will see about that"

And as always, the match ended with Sintan overpowering Zenith.

"I will get you, next time grandpa"

"No harm in trying but you --"

"Lord Sintan sorry for the interruption but you have visitors"

Said a human servant

"Visitors? Who is it?"

"It's lord Walter.

And two kids along with him, are waiting for you in the hall."

"Zenith! Stay in your room. Don't come out"

He ordered. 

(Remainder- Walter an Eric elder. He was the one who ordered an officer to kill Zenith while he was a baby.)

He rushed towards the hall and saw Walter, a 10year old boy and 6year old girl sitting on a sofa. 

"Walter, how may I help you?"

"You have a pretty showy castle." 

Said Walter, having a look around. 

"Thank you, Walter, but what reminds you of me." 

"Ahhh, actually some construction sort of work is going on in my castle. And due to the disturbance it's a real pain living over there, so I decided to stay at my lovely neighbor's castle, which means yours." 

He stood up and started getting closer to Sintan. 

"Plus I wanted to meet you for a long time"

He came closer and whispered in Sintan's ears 

"And also your small little friend."

"I see"

Said Sintan.

"I tried to go to Elder Woodwill's castle but he wasn't there. And the only elder with whom I am truly comfortable is you, my friend."

Said Walter.

"Alright, MY FRIEND, you can stay at my castle, moreover how can I say no to an elder, just like me? It would be rude to that, make yourself at home. "

He said that without any expressions like a dry statement. 

"Slaves, show lord Walter and the kids  their rooms"

Said Sintan. 

"Oh no no Sintan what's the rush… I have heard there's a small boy in your castle. Maybe the kids can gel up.

Oh, and by the way, there's a kid at the door peeping in the hall. Is he the one?"

It was Zenith, he was peeping out of curiosity.  And he got caught. 

"Zenith, come in." 

Said Sintan. 

Zenith entered the room. 

"Sorry grandpa---- "

"No need" 

Said Sintan

"So you are Zenith… you don't know I have been waiting to meet you." 

Walter bent and pulled Zenith's cheeks. 

Zenith was not that comfortable with it and he frowned.

"Zenith, meet my grandson 

Logan.

He's 10

and 

An Eric royal 

Nafia, her parents, and grandpa aren't alive so she's an orphan. But I take care of her."

Nafia tightened her fist hearing what Walter said. It made her uneasy. 

She stood up and moved her hand up for a handshake. 

She had a strong look on her face. 

Not at all nervous, she seemed strong and confident. 

Zenith also moved his hand up.

" Myself Zenith, nice to meet you" 

and he smiled 

"Hmm"

And this was Nafia's response. 

"Logan, why don't you greet Zenith now?"

Asked Walter. 

"What for grandpa? He's a human, I don't know why  is he even here? I am out of here, 

HEY SLAVE! guide me to my room." 

Said Logan.

He left pissed off

"I am sorry for that Zenith. I hope you all will get along.

We will take a leave now

Goodbye Zenith"

Said, Walter

He pulled Zenith's cheeks again. 

And Zenith frowned. 

Before leaving Walter approached Sintan and said

"Sintan I need a favor"

"Anything"

"I want you to train Logan and Nafia."

"I understand about Logan, it's his correct age, but why Nafia? She's too young" 

"So is Zenith. "

"How----"

"Yeah yeah, I know! I have heard you train him daily. So please do the same for Logan and Nafia, okay? Thank you. "

And he left 

Sintan deep breathed and said 

"We are in trouble"

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