Volume 1 Chapter 19 The Great Villain Of The World, Begins Martial Arts Training
"──'Wolf Cavalry', huh? I remember there was talk about His Royal Highness the Crown Prince forming an independent unit."
After I got home, I was talking with my father.
I was curious about the words "this Rouen leads the 'Wolf Cavalry'" that the Crown Prince mentioned.
"Do you know that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has visited the general office several times?"
"Yes. I met him on the day I went to assist the secretary."
"His Royal Highness was looking for people to join his own unit at that place. He was worried about the northern town being threatened by the foreign tribes. So, he asked His Majesty the King to create his own direct unit."
My father crossed his arms and sighed.
"But the foreign tribes――the Jinkyo Tribe――are not easy to deal with. I think it would be better to push them back across the border and eventually make a non-aggression pact."
"Yes. That's what you think, Father."
"However, His Royal Highness says we should invade their territory and wipe them out. He believes that would eliminate the worries in the border area."
"Is that really possible?"
"That's going to be difficult. To destroy them, we have to campaign all the way to the far north. Besides, there are more than just the Jinkyo Tribe in the north. By heading to fight the Jinkyo Tribe, we might provoke them. If, by any chance, the northern tribes unite under the Jinkyo Tribe... Aika Country will create a big enemy."
"That's tough, isn't it?"
"To prevent that, I am strengthening our defenses in the north."
Saying that, my father suddenly seemed to remember something.
"By the way, Tenhou. I heard from Ryougen-kun that you are going to be given an 'important task.'."
"Yes. That was the condition for my apprenticeship."
"Well, I have no objections. Do your best."
My father patted my head.
"Tenhou, you are being recognized by Ryougen-kun. You have also learned 'ki' energy. And now, you will be learning martial arts."
"Thanks to you, Father."
"I haven't done anything. But don't you wish to rise in rank? You have the ability and the desire to improve... Are you really just aiming to be a regular bureaucrat?"
"Well, if possible, I would like to become a local bureaucrat."
"That sounds good. If you achieve something, you can return to the central government."
"No, I won't push myself."
"Is that so?"
"Yes. I just want to quietly watch over the people's lives in the countryside."
"Um, well, that is one way to live. Alright!"
My father nodded.
I'm sorry, Father.
For Kou Tenhou, the capital is dangerous.
I don't know where the death flags are.
If possible, I want to live quietly in the countryside. Also, just in case, I want to create a place where my family can escape to.
I think that's better than getting caught up in a political upheaval in the central area.
While I was talking with my father, I was thinking about such things.
"Well then, let's start training."
The next day.
Master Raikou was waiting at the dormitory.
This is the courtyard of the master's dormitory.
Maybe because it's a building given to me by Ryougen-kun, it's quite spacious.
The courtyard is surrounded by buildings so that our training can't be seen from the outside.
Kaou-shikei and I changed into our training uniforms and stood in front of the master.
"Tenhou. First, I want you to swear to follow my teaching policy."
The master said.
"I'm going to work hard so you can learn martial arts better. So I want you to trust me and follow my teaching policy. Is that okay?"
"Yes, Master."
I bowed to Master Raikou and said,
"I promise. I, Kou Tenhou, will follow Master Raikou's teaching policy."
"Good. Now, Kaou, you do the same."
"Me too? But, I'm already sworn to it..."
"Even so. Now that there are 2 disciples, I've decided to change the way I teach."
"I understand, Master."
Kaou-shikei also bowed to Master Raikou like I did.
"I swear to my father back home. I, Sui Kaou, will follow Master Raikou no matter what the policy is."
"Alright. Then, you two will do 'Beast Body Guidance.'."
Master Raikou said it casually.
Kaou-shikei's eyes went wide.
"Uh, um. Master? What is that...?"
"I said to follow the training policy, right? Kaou."
"But, I don't know what 'Beast Body Guidance' is..."
"Yeah. You should learn it from Tenhou and do it together."
Master Raikou smiled brightly and said,
"From now on, every day, at the start and end of training, you two will do 'Beast Body Guidance.' That's the new policy. At first, I'll guide you, but eventually, I want you both to be able to do it naturally without me saying anything."
"I understand, Master."
I nodded.
Kaou-shikei looked surprised and said,
"Is that okay? 'Beast Body Guidance' is something Tenhou worked hard to master, right?"
"I promised to follow the Master's training policy. Plus, I don't mind if it's with you, Kaou-shikei."
What I want to learn is the escape skill 'Four Divine Steps.'
'Beast Body Guidance' is just a means to that end.
There's no point in keeping it to myself.
"Got it. Then I'll teach you how to use 'ki' energy well."
Kaou-shikei said that while glaring at me.
"I can't just benefit unilaterally. This way, it's equal."
"You don't have to worry so much..."
"Always listen to what Shikei says, Tenhou."
"But..."
"Got it, Tenhou!"
"Y-yes, Shikei!"
Kaou-shikei is a nice person, but stubborn.
Then Master Raikou told us about the training plan.
Kaou-shikei and I need to come to the training ground at the same time every day.
Once we are both there, we will start 'Beast Body Guidance.'
After that, Master Raikou will teach us martial arts.
Then we will do 'Beast Body Guidance' again, and finally, Shikei will teach me how to use 'ki' energy well.
This will be the flow of our day.
"I will continue to teach Kaou swordsmanship. Tenhou, you wanted to learn walking techniques and body techniques, right?"
Master Raikou looked at me and Shikei and said that.
"Since you both are disciples of the same school, I want you to help each other with what you lack. That way, you both can become stronger."
"Yes, Master!!"
"Good response. Now, Tenhou."
"Y-yes."
"Please start 'Beast Body Guidance.' You and Kaou should get along and become like animals."
For some reason, Master Raikou said this with a really nice smile.
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