We survived...somehow. My cheeks were sunken and skin got several shades pale but I survived. My right arm that was fractured has healed up.
We fought several small beasts in the past few days. Howlers, canined bears, seeth lion cubs, all of them but I didn't kill any. Adron was stern about not letting me kill them just because their bodies were worth a fortune.
But above all these, I had my first meal after a fortnight.
I was infuriated by Adron's stubbornness when he didn't allow me to eat anything but the glider's meat. But in the end, it made catching my first glider all the more thrilling.
Right now, I don't have the control over my thoughts to an utmost degree, since the thought of eating the glider's juicy flesh always popped in my mind while I tried to approach it without any murderous intent, but I have controlled my mind just enough that allowed me to catch the glider before it reacted.
Even Argen dashed away, frightened, seeing the smirk on my face as I finally managed to catch one of these vexing squirrels.
Having the first meal after so long, it felt even better than the feast I had the night before I left home even though the meat was half raw and half charred.
It was just now, when I was relishing myself with the glider's wing, that I realized Adron felt hunger too.
I was getting a restless feeling from him since a few days but it suddenly relieved as I filled myself up with three gliders, eaten to the bones. I was shocked. All this time, I thought he didn't know the slightest about things I go through but I guess my body has made even him vulnerable to such things.
"So? Eating isn't all that bad huh?"
[Yeah right kid! Not bad at-] He replied impulsively only to stay silent for next few moments. I could feel his embarrassment that soon turned to pure rage. [Don't act snarky with me brat!]
So I wasn't the only one in pain?!
Now that I think about it, it's Adron who gives me strength to pull through things. I can't bear his contempt leaking onto me when he see me exhausted so I end up doing things till my body gives out. Although his contempt remains the same nonetheless.
One of my goals is to make his jaw slacken in surprise someday.
[Hey Kid. Today's our last day in the forest. Better make it memorable.] He sent as soon as I got done with my meal.
"I know right!"
We will go back to the village tomorrow before leaving again for the city. I'll also sell the pelts of the gliders I caught today, they are very expensive but I don't mind even if the price I get is a bit less. This forest isn't much explored since Durlan is a small and poor dominion so probably that's why it hasn't made to the eyes of merchants yet. People don't know the rare gliders are flourishing here.
I am really happy today for some reason, maybe more than I ever was. Getting my price after this hellish training has really lifted my confidence up. But then again, it's Adron I am acting confident in front of, for catching a mere 'annoying squirrel' in his words.
After saying that I sat cross legged on the ground.
[Hey, I will start today.]
"Wh-What?"
[Yeah, yeah. Don't worry it'll be fine.] He replied calmly.
"You really sur-"
[I have told you several times brat! Never make me repeat myself.] He rebuked.
I have no choice since he was ready to use "other means" if I don't listen.
I imagined my figure standing away from me. This was the usual regime but something was odd this time. He wasn't there.
"Boo" I heard a voice from behind.
"Not scary"
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