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?

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

seconds of

fine," Shang said as he looked at teacher Loran. "Let's forget

only snorted and

that he

over, let me help you with getting your beasts to the Academy. The legitimacy of your kills is not in question today, which means you can earn Contribution Points with

Shang nodded.

grabbed the

"Teacher Mervin," Shang said.

"Yes?"

you," Shang said. "You gave me a lot to

said calmly. "This is why I am a

Shang only nodded absentmindedly.

Shang stood up and followed behind teacher Mervin. Without teacher Mervin, Shang would have needed to roll the Crag

the Storm Eagle

teacher Mervin took hold of Shang's hand so that he wouldn't be flung into the distance. After all, the

them mostly remained silent, but Shang had still asked

are you so different from the first time I

do you mean?" teacher Mervin asked

exam, you laughed and joked a

teacher Mervin answered. "During their shift, a commander of the guards might be the strictest person one can imagine, but if you meet the same commander in a bar later, you would see them laughing

students, and it wasn't important what you thought

"Now, it is important."

looked to

others think of you?" Shang

others? Yes," teacher Mervin

a bit. "Could you elaborate?"

care what strangers think of me," teacher Mervin explained. "Their thoughts can't impact my life. Even if

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

to have the ability to teach and help

of silence

all about helping others?" Shang

I am a teacher," teacher Mervin said. "If I wouldn't want to help others, I would have become a high-ranking officer somewhere. My job would be less stressful, and I wouldn't have to be present every

if I can positively influence several people's lives, isn't that a sort

of them fell into

options as he traveled to the Warrior's Academy while teacher Mervin gave Shang the space to

as the clerk since the other clerks were still in the Farm Line due to the Day

of 10,000 Contribution

had been an issue for Shang to deliver his killed General Stage beasts to the academy. After all, it was very difficult

was all to stop them from playing the system. The Academy rewarded growth and

the two of

to his room and sat