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.

truly the person he wanted to

Shang said. "It's a lot to think

been thrown out

for you. It makes it far easier to interact with the world, and you will find your way forward

get the resources you need

enjoy the company of. Sure, you can probably also buy these

cooperation. We humans are not lonesome beings. One of

time to change. The only thing standing in your way

change. After all, if you were truly as cold and apathetic

you. You can listen to my words

words, and he was honestly

noticed that Mervin was truly someone that cared about others. He tried to act like a grumpy old

obviously didn't like talking too much, but he had said so much to Shang in such a short time, which showed that he definitely cared

moment, Shang wasn't certain what

Should he thank him?

a discussion

he will

end, Shang

of these potential reactions felt like they

them only continued jogging in silence down

Shang didn't react, and he

an answer, but Mervin saw Shang's

Shang in the long run. After all, Mervin was an experienced

and Mervin knew

make an attempt at pleasing

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

Shang's inability to

easy for Shang to make

only had to thank

That was it.

hard about doing that? It was simply a

Shang didn't say

formality could make his life so much easier,