BXBX NOVEL Chapter 99: End Of Holiday
Each day had begun the same, with Kyle rising early and beginning a long cultivation session, he made sure to continue until the sun came out at the very least.
As for the afternoons, it was a mixed affair, with Kyle alternating between visits to the academy library and sparring sessions with Void.
Kyle had spent countless hours learning the history of this world, as well as the various types of mana beasts, special herbs and their features.
He was preparing himself should there be any day that called for him to leave the academy.
He had also had a meet up with his friends on Thursday. They had gathered at one of the more laid-back spots near the academy, catching up over drinks and sharing laughs that reminded him why he valued these friendships.
Kyle had used that as an opportunity to apologize to them, but they laughed it off and didn\'t see it as something serious to warrant an apology.
Kyle had felt good to simply relax among his friends and set aside the responsibilities and expectations—even if only for an evening.
Then there were the nights. With a clear plan in mind, Kyle had returned to the underground arena, aiming to bolster his credits, and he did so with surprising success.
Each night, he continued his win streak while honing his skills through the arena fights.
[Credits: 39,099]
Kyle smiled as he glanced at his comm to confirm that number. That was the result of his success.
It was alot, but Kyle wasn\'t ready to spend them just yet, though. No, he had something bigger in mind. Kyle had decided to wait for the right moment, and bid his time until he could invest in a large stock of mana cores all at once.
The only immediate expense looming was the 5,000 credits he owed Orion. Honestly, it still hurt him. But he could feel it won\'t anymore, as him and Void had devised some devious plans to make his credits count. He\'ll make sure Orion had to work for them, as there was no such thing as free lunch.
However, that plan would have to wait until after his training session with Instructor Dan.
And that brought him to today. The last message from Instructor Dan had come in the day before, cutting his impromptu holiday short with a direct summon:
[Meet at my place tomorrow for training. 9:00 AM sharp. Don\'t be late]
Kyle could practically hear Dan\'s no-nonsense tone in the text, and he couldn\'t even try to protest.
.net
He had hoped his break would last until Monday, when classes resumed, but it seemed fate—or rather, Instructor Dan—had other plans.
He sighed as he remembered the message, feeling a slight pain of reluctance. Still, there was no getting around it; 9:00 AM meant now.
He stepped out of the bathroom, drying his hair with a towel as he glanced at the time.
It was 8:21 AM. He took a deep breath, preparing himself for whatever Dan had in store today. He had began his preparations early, as he knew he couldn\'t afford to be late.
Kyle shuddered as the memory of the last time he was late surfaced. It was a painful reminder that his usual lateness persona had to hide when it dealt with Dan. He had learnt that lesson the hard way, and he would never let it repeat itself.
He threw on his clothes, opting for a more comfortable wear over his academy uniform, since he had no idea what the day could hold.
Casting a final look in the mirror, he straightened his shirt and gave a quick nod of approval.
Satisfied with his appearance, Kyle shot a glance at Void, who was curled up in the corner, eyes closed, but unmistakably awake and cultivating.
"Stay out of trouble, alright?" he said with a half-smile.
Void opened one eye and gave a nod of acknowledgment, then returned to his diligent cultivation without a sound.
Kyle marveled at the dragon\'s dedication and progress; Void had advanced at an astonishing rate, almost as if he were born for combat.
Kyle knew that Void\'s potential was immense, and it was satisfying to watch him grow stronger with each passing day.
Void had increased by leaps and bounds in his fighting skills, thanks to Kyle training and Kyle didn\'t want him be his sparring partner anytime soon.
It was amazing how much talent this young dragon has, being able to grab and apply all his teachings so quickly.
After one last glance around his room, Kyle exited, making his way through the dormitory\'s quiet morning pathways.
The walk to the staff quarters was a bit longer than he preferred, but it gave him time to mentally brace himself.
It didn\'t take long before Kyle arrived at the gates. Due to his frequent visits, the personnels that manned the gate had already recognized him as Dan\'s student already.
But Kyle showed them the invitation just to observe procedures. Kyle approached Dan\'s house the moment he entered.
Upon reaching the door, he took a moment before he rang the doorbell. A few seconds passed, then the door opened, revealing Dan, looking slightly disheveled and as if he\'d just woken up.
"Good Morning," Kyle greeted, trying forcing a cheerful tone.
Dan gave a low grunt in response, scratching the back of his head as he adjusted to the morning light.
"You\'re early," he muttered, but there was a glint of approval in his eyes. "Good."
With that, Dan stepped aside, allowing Kyle to enter. Inside, the house was... A mess!
\'What? How could it be this bad?\' Kyle thought to himself in surprise.
Dan pointed to the living room, which looked even more disorganized than usual. "Today\'s warm-up. Tidy up this place. Then, head to the kitchen, make something edible, and clean the dishes. Got it?"
Kyle almost let out a chuckle but caught himself. He\'d grown used to these sorts of tasks, it had become something of a routine during their evening sessions, though he\'d never done this many chores in one go before as it wasn\'t usually this dirty.
"Yes, sir," Kyle replied, mustering up a wry smile as he looked around the chaos he was about to tackle.
Dan was clearly satisfied with his compliance, and gave a nod before retreating back toward his room.
"Wake me up when you\'re done," he said as his voice trailed off when he disappeared down the hallway. Moments later, Kyle heard the soft click of Dan\'s door, leaving him alone with the mess.
Kyle rolled up his sleeves and set to work, starting with the living room.
\'I\'ll arrange the book first,\' he decided upon getting to the living room, as he looked at the books that littered the floor.
Kyle got to work almost immediately, he began arranging the books one after the other in order, while skillfully cleaning them at the same time.
This continued for some time before his hands brushed over an unusual, dusty book tucked away on the farthest corner of a lower shelf.
The book looked ancient, with a black leather cover nearly worn smooth by time, and strange, jagged marks faintly embossed along its spine.
Intrigued by its unusual appearance, he slid it out carefully, feeling the weight of the leather-bound volume in his hands. A title, barely visible through the dust and wear, read simply "Chaos"
Something about the book drew Kyle in, and as he turned it over, he noticed its cover bore a dark, swirling symbol that seemed to flicker between shadows.
\'Let\'s see what we have here.\'
Upon opening the cover of the book, a familiar chime interrupted him, flashing a series of notifications across his vision.
[You have discovered a tome containing knowledge of a forbidden element: Chaos!!]
[The path of Chaos is unable to be harnessed by anyone in this world due to its requirements, instability and unparalleled power!]
[You have been found to be compatible with the element: Chaos!]
[Would you like to learn this for 0 Skill Points?]
[Yes] or [No]
[System strongly advises to select Yes!!!]