Sword God in a World of Magic

Soran left the room to report to his Master, which was probably the dean, Shang assumed.

Viera went back to whatever she was doing, and Mervin pulled Shang along with him.

Mervin led Shang to the gates of the academy, and they quickly left it.

By now, Shang could see a busy city, a far cry from the dead city he had seen at night.

Shang could hear the constant hitting of hammers, the roaring fires in bakeries and forges, and many people loudly trading with each other on the streets.

Even more, nearly every person on the streets wore armor and weapons, showing that they were warriors.

Mervin and Shang then left the city without saying anything. When the guards saw Mervin, they simply shot him a greeting and let him pass.

Then, the two of them ran down the long street, which was filled with many different carts. The carts were all filled with different wares.

"You should listen to Soran," Mervin said suddenly.

Shang didn't answer.

Ever since Soran had said that Shang hadn't smiled even once, Shang had fallen into thought.

He still remembered his time on Earth. Back then, he had been a very extroverted and outgoing person. He had enjoyed smiling and being amongst others.

Shang had also smiled quite a bit when he had been in this world. His interactions with the villagers of Coldew Village had felt natural. Shang had smiled politely, and he had laughed with them a little bit.

When had all of this stopped?

When had he stopped smiling?

It wasn't hard to find the moment.

It was when Shang had killed the beggars and when he had decided to kill off his old persona.

He didn't remember his old name anymore, and he also didn't care. He no longer was this person.

Shang truly the person he

Shang said. "It's

out of equilibrium by Soran's words, it means there is still hope

the people around you but also for you. It makes

feel is dangerous or apathetic. By being as you are now, you will find it harder to get the resources you need

you enjoy the company of. Sure, you can probably also buy these supplies, but you would need to pay

on cooperation. We humans are not lonesome

have plenty of time

truly as cold and apathetic as you appear, Soran's words

in the end, it's up to you. You can listen to my words or simply treat them as the ramblings

silently listened to Mervin's words, and he

noticed that Mervin was truly someone that cared about others. He tried to act like a grumpy old man, but he actually wanted to

so much to Shang

Shang wasn't

Should he thank him?

a discussion

smile and tell him that he will

end,

these potential reactions felt like they

continued

furrowed brows that Shang didn't react, and he

given Mervin an answer, but Mervin saw Shang's answer

run. After all, Mervin was an experienced teacher, and the better their relationship,

obviously knew that, and Mervin knew that Shang knew

even make an attempt

one had to pay attention that one didn't understand Mervin incorrectly. Mervin wasn't someone that liked it when people tried

Shang's

Shang to

had to thank Mervin for

That was it.

about doing that? It was simply a mere

Shang didn't

make his life so much easier, but he didn't