Sword God in a World of Magic

"Just be more amongst people?" Shang asked.

Teacher Mervin nodded. "As long as you retain some kind of social life, it should be fine."

Shang looked at teacher Loran. "That sounds different from what he said."

Teacher Loran looked to the side.

"What did he say?" teacher Mervin asked.

"He said that he isn't willing to teach someone that doesn't care about their own life, and he also left a cryptic comment. He said that my life is not only my own," Shang answered.

"I do agree with that," teacher Mervin said calmly. "However, that is several steps in the future. It is essentially the end goal."

"Could you elaborate?" Shang asked.

"If you are more amongst people, you will learn to care for more people, and more people will care for you. At that point, you might not want to risk your life as much. If you die, your close ones will suffer as well. In that sense, your life is not only your own."

"However, it is understandable that this is only a hypothetical for you right now. First, you need to get more amongst people. Then, eventually, you won't want to risk your life as much since you don't want your close ones to feel pain."

"You also would want to see them again. If you died, you wouldn't be able to talk to them anymore. If you died, you would never feel love again."

"In short, your survival will take priority over your goal, which isn't counterproductive to achieving your goal. After all, a dead person can't become the most powerful being in existence."

Shang remained silent.

"But in the end, it is all up to you. Maybe you won't feel the desire to be close with others after trying it. Maybe your goal still far outweighs their happiness."

"However, without trying it, you can never be certain."

"So, even if you might be disappointed, at least you will have more clarity about your goals and what you want in life."

"In the end, it's all up to you. It's your decision. I only suggest that you try it, and I won't force you. Even if you decide to ignore everything I said today, our relationship won't change."

"You are one of my students."

"I am one of your teachers."

"And that will remain the same."

Shang only looked to the side as his mind tried to find out what his own thoughts were on that subject.

Should he?

Shouldn't he?

bad on teacher Loran. He only wanted to help you, but he did it in a very clumsy way. I think the best way forward is to pretend that you two have not talked

of silence

said as he looked at teacher Loran. "Let's forget about

snorted and left without saying

Loran for long enough to know that he felt embarrassed.

with getting your beasts to the Academy. The legitimacy of your kills is not in question today, which means you

Shang nodded.

grabbed the

"Teacher Mervin," Shang said.

"Yes?"

you," Shang said. "You gave me

said calmly. "This is

Shang only nodded absentmindedly.

followed behind teacher Mervin. Without teacher Mervin, Shang would have needed to

the Storm Eagle

over them, teacher Mervin took hold of Shang's hand so that he wouldn't be flung into the distance. After all, the two of them were already on the road to Warrior's Paradise, which was essentially a gigantic

journey, the two of them mostly remained silent, but Shang had still

from the first time I saw

do you mean?" teacher Mervin asked

my exam, you laughed and joked a lot," Shang

the guards might be the strictest person one can imagine, but if you

you weren't part of my students, and it wasn't important what

"Now, it is important."

to the

what others think

others?

bit.

me," teacher Mervin explained. "Their thoughts can't impact my life. Even if the entire school believes me to be an old drunkard without any merits, my life won't

if I am not perceived to be someone experienced, the others won't listen

if I want to have the ability to teach

seconds of

all about helping others?"

wouldn't want to help others, I would have become a high-ranking officer somewhere. My job would be

their own power and legacy are the most important. However, if I can positively influence several

the two of them fell into silence

Warrior's Academy while teacher

Hall, and teacher Mervin acted as the clerk since

of 10,000 Contribution

Stage beasts to the academy. After all, it was very difficult to believe that someone at the Soldier Stage managed to

this was all to stop them from playing the system.

the two

to his room and sat on