Chapter 13: The First Floor of the Ascension Tower (4)
Chapter 13: The First Floor of the Ascension Tower (4)
Aug 27, 2022
Nemesis felt as if he had hit an iron wall, even though he had hit the boy in front of him full on, but as if nothing had happened, he landed another punch in the pit of Nemesis's stomach, who was hit full on and bent forward, spitting out the saliva in his mouth, but not even having time to recover, a knee hit him on the chin, knocking him backwards.
"So good at talking but as soon as you switch to punches you would lose even to a newborn baby."
As he barely heard the boys taunting him his ears were ringing and he felt his senses slowly leave him.
^I warned you...^.
"Run boys, the guards are coming!!!"
His eyes began to grow heavy and the last thing he saw was a person in armour and the old man talking as they stared at him, though he couldn't hear what they were saying, soon after he lost consciousness.
[Secondary Mission: 'Lord in Danger' Failed].
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He slowly regained his senses and began to remember what had happened. He burst into tears.
He did not cry out of pain or shame at being defeated, but because he felt completely weak and useless. When he was on Earth he had trained with his father and was quite proud of his physical fitness, but ever since he had awakened on this planet his confidence had evaporated.
Skills, magic, super-strong beings and systems, he couldn't keep up with everything. Nemesis felt really weak and useless.
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When he had calmed down, he wiped away the tears in his eyes and looked around and found himself in a hospital-like room. Besides him there were many other people lying in cots, although Nemesis was the healthiest one.
"Have you finally calmed down?"
The gentleman he had been trying to protect was in front of his bed.
"...Yes..."
Although he had wanted to apologise to him for not being of help or apologise for the shameful scene he had just witnessed, the words choked in his throat, all he managed to say was a very stifled yes.
"Thank you for helping an old man like me, even if you were unable to protect me. Just before you fainted the guards had arrived and we brought you here to the hospital so you could recover."
"Thank you..."
"No thanks to you... I now feel that I don't have long to live.... I'm glad to see that there are still good people in this world..."
"..."
"May I ask your name?"
"Nemesis..."
"Nemesis my name is Emeneo may I take advantage of you again and ask if you would like to be my pupil? I know I'm not the best of teachers you can find on this floor, in fact I'm probably one of the oldest and most useless... But would you do me this favour?..."
[Master and Apprentice]
[A proposal came to you to become a pupil of Aemeneus.
Master: Emeneo
Apprentice: Nemesis
Terms of the Pact:
-Emeneus will spend the rest of his life teaching Nemesis what he knows.]
"I also remind you, however, that if you choose me as your master, you cannot take any other masters on the First Floor of the Tower..."
"I see..."
Although this proposal had less downsides compared to the ones he had received from Thanatos, he didn't know in the actual how much he could gain from becoming the lord's pupil, it had helped him because he couldn't accept what was happening to him.
"I'm sorry ma...."
^Accept^
Just as he was about to reject the proposal the soul within his mark told him to accept.
"Why should I?..."
^I don't think any master wants you as a pupil, weak as you are. Also don't judge the book by its cover, this old man is not as weak as he looks.^.
"..."
Emeneo remained silent as he waited for Nemesis' reply, despite expecting a classic rejection.
"...Alright."
[Pact between Master and Pupil tightened!]
[Congratulations! You have become the first Pupil of Emeneo!]
[Congratulations you have completed the first mission: Master and Pupil Relationship!]
[Rewards:
-Access to the Second Floor
-For becoming the first Pupil of someone who has lived for more than a thousand years, you have received the Title: Special Pupil].
[Title: Special Pupil
Title reserved only for pupils who have been the first pupil of a master with at least one thousand years.
-Affinity with one's master +100
-Speed of learning from master +200%.
-The master could also teach skills or knowledge that he would never tell anyone].
Emeneo took Nemesis' hands and shook them tightly.
"G-thank you very much..."
Soon many tears began to furrow his face, causing his eyes to turn red and swollen.
"H-Hey!!! Don't cry!!!"
She tried to calm him down, but he continued to cry non-stop, only to blow his nose on Nemesis' shirt.
"Hey hey hey, now you're going too far!!! At least don't wipe yourself on my shirt! I don't even have a change of clothes!!!"
"I'm so happy!!! Sob Sob..."
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"So this would be your house?..."
"Yes. My sweet sweet home!"
A dwelling in a small clearing outside the walls stood before Nemesis, while the proud Aemeneus puffed out his chest, being that his little home was a boast for him.
"Come on! Let us enter!"
The interior of the house was simple, but nothing was missing.
"This will be your room!!! Do you like it?"
Opening a door showed him the inside of the largest room in the whole house. Inside there was a very large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a bedside table and a window with an excellent view of the forest.
"I always wanted to have a pupil.... So I always promised myself that if I ever had one.... I would treat him very well."
A beautiful smile appeared on Emeneo's face.
"Now come on, let's go to the most important room in the house, my forge!"
"Forge?"
"Yes, I am a blacksmith. I will teach you everything I know about forging weapons and how to use them! Aren't you glad?"
"..."
Nemesis did not expect his master to teach him how to forge, but rather hoped to learn some strong skills that would allow him to defend himself from danger, but that was not the case.
"I... hoped to learn some skill to protect myself..."
"All in good time my young and little pupil! All in good time!"
Entering the room he noticed a large forge burning and next to it all the tools needed to shape metals. On the left side all the equipment was badly eroded, while on the right side it was practically new.
"So you're really going to teach me how to forge weapons?"
"It's called forging novice, and yes. That's what I've been doing all my life, I'd know how to teach you little else..."
Nemesis set out to discover his past, using only the little information he had obtained from the 'Father' of his orphanage. Following the trail he arrived at a Tower higher than the sky where he will face magical and dangerous adventures.
Mythological creatures and gods watch the Tower, enjoying the spectacle it offers, while others prefer to live inside it, influencing plans and even people.
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