System: Parallel World
Chapter 25: The torture of guise training

In less than 2 hours of practice, Riyan had collapsed 3 times. The intensity of the training that Kroni gave me was so hard.

"Wait .. let me catch my breath, I'm exhausted .." said Riyan with a gasp of breath as he lay on the floor. Floors made of metal.

"Of course, go ahead and use the time you need. However, just so you know, that for every minute you spend, I will increase the intensity of the exercise to a higher level!" Kroni said in a cold tone

Compared to his friendly and humble demeanor before practice, the current Crony was like a ferocious beast torturing humans for fun.

The moment Riyan heard such threatening words. He reluctantly forced himself back to his feet and started swinging his sword again.

However, a few moments later.

"Wrong! your elbow should be higher! Your sword position is wrong!" Kroni corrected Riyan whenever he made a mistake, even hitting him with a wooden sword for every mistake.

'Damn it! It was like being whipped with steel chains even though he was clearly using a wooden sword! What kind of training is this?! Even worse, he didn't let me drink stamina potions when I was exhausted! Why would I even agree to do this again?!' riyan's inner self that vented her frustration.

"Aghhh!" Riyan screamed after being hit again.

"Clean your insignificant thoughts and focus on your sword and movements!" Crony screaming.

As soon as Riyan completely exhausted the last energy in his body an hour later, Kroni handed over the potion's stamina and said, "Drink and stand up again."

After drinking the stamina potion in one gulp, Riyan stood up again and continued to train without waiting for his stamina to fully recover.

This made Riyan feel as if he was constantly exhausted——like he was always on the verge of fainting.

'This boy ... He had some incredible mental resilience to endure all this for a long time.' Kroni thought watching Riyan.

'It's been five hours since we started, but he hasn't complained at all. When my teacher used this training method on me for the first time, I gave up within half an hour and continued to complain.' Kroni was a little amazed at Riyan.

After about 5 p.m., Kroni stopped the practice of Riyan and said, "Hey, this is a time of rest. Please eat, but don't eat too much, or you'll just throw it all away when you start practicing again."

"I'm too tired to move, and I'd rather lie here and rest."

"As far as you go, I'll be back in an hour" Kroni said before leaving.

Meanwhile, Riyan closed his eyes and immediately fell asleep.

An hour passed in the blink of an eye. When Kroni returns to the training room, he wakes Riyan up from his sleep, which feels like it only lasts for a few seconds.

Training continued after that.

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Riyan managed to master 10 combos in the middle of the night, Kroni said to him, "It looks like you have talent with swords. I don't think you're gonna learn 10 combos so fast. Because of this, I will add 5 more combos for you!"

Riyan wanted to complain, but he could feel himself changing, so he decided to keep quiet.

At 3 am, when Riyan mastered more combos, Kroni handed over potion stamina.

"Before we begin the next stage of training, I want you to recover completely" Kroni said.

Riyan almost cried after hearing those words that he thought were beautiful. Whoa, full rest.

While Riyan was resting, Kroni said to him, "So, you want to know why Kamila was called as Saintess, right?"

"Yes." Yeah." Riyan nodded.

"That's because he's one of the strongest healers in the country. The affinity of magic for its light element is also very high. Before she became a nurse in the Academy, she was an S-rank adventurer who had accumulated a large amount of reputation and achievements. "

"I don't know why she decided to become a nurse at that academy, but she used to be a famous adventurer before retiring."

"Seriously?" Riyan listened to all the information with a gaping mouth.

"Isn't Kamila's brother still in his 20s? How could he have so many achievements at such a young age? "

"He is a talented man. Some people would even call him a monster. He also started his career as an adventurer at the age of 11."

"Wow .. is unbelievable. It turns out Kamila's sister is that great!?"

A little while later, Kroni took his sword again and said, "Alright. The break is over. Let's start the second stage of your training."

He drew his sword towards Riyan and said, "Although you may have mastered 10 combos, you haven't really perfected them. There is a difference between memorizing it and using it.

And in order for you to truly master it, you must gain experience through actual combat. Therefore, you will fight me for the rest of your time here."

"And if you think it'll be easier than stage one, I have bad news for you."

The crony suddenly emitted a powerful aura from his body, which caused Riyan to freeze in fear.

'What feeling is this? My instincts tell me to run! ' Riyan is tightening nonstop.

"Why are you standing?! The training has begun! Come to me if you don't want to die!".

Kroni suddenly shouted as he dashed towards Riyan.

Riyan subconsciously swung the sword at the Kroni, but it was easily blocked.

"What's with that bad swing now, huh?! Have you forgotten everything you learned today?! Attacking and defending with Formless Sword Dance!"

"Yes!"

Riyan gritted his teeth and tried his best to withstand the pressure of the Crony while also trying to use the Formless Sword Dance, but it was much easier said than done.

Riyan did not make any progress for half an hour, but eventually he got used to the pressure from the Crony.

Although Riyan was not strong enough to make him fight seriously. Kroni admired his perseverance and dedication, something that even many high-ranking adventurers did not have.

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While Riyan is training with Kroni, Kamila travels around the city for her own business.

"Welcome to Potion Haven, Saintess. Are you here for more potions?" The store owner asked Kamila, almost as if she was a subscription there.

"Yes, but give me 10 times more than usual" Kamila said

"10 times? Are you planning to leave town?" ask the shop owner a little

"That kind of thing," Kamila replied a little indifferently.

"I understand, please give me a few minutes to prepare."

While Kamila waited for the store owner to return, she looked around the store to see if there was anything else she needed.

As soon as the store owner returned, Kamila paid for the potion which ended up costing one million Yor.

"Thank you, Saintess. I hope this means you will leave retirement and return to being adventurous" the shop owner said.

"What I am currently doing is much more dangerous than being an adventurer," Kamila suddenly said.

"Huh?" The shop owner looked into his eyes.

"See you later," However, Kamila left without elaborating.

A while later, Kamila entered another building, and this one looked much more luxurious than a potion shop..

"Welcome back to the Mirage auction house, Saintess." A man in a black suit greeted Kamila shortly after she entered the building.

"Is there anything good today?" Kamila asked him in a calm voice.

"This is the list of magic artifacts for today. We have an A-Rank artifact auctioned about an hour ago." The man handed me the leaflet.

After taking a quick glance at the paper, Kamila turned around and walked over without saying another word.

"See you next time, Saintess." The man did not mind his actions at all and even bowed to Kamila.

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The next day, Kamila went to check on Riyan two hours before the end of her training.

'He may not be better than a corpse now ..' Kamila thought as she walked into the practice room.

Upon entering the room, Kamila's eyes widened in surprise when she saw the scene inside.

'He really followed the practice of Crony?!' Kamila was shocked to see Riyan dueling with Kroni. Not wanting to disturb them, Kamila stood at the door and waited for them to finish.

After two hours of relentless fighting, Kroni said, "Alright, we're done with the practice. You can stop now."

However, almost as if he did not hear Kroni, Riyan continued to swing his sword.

"Wake up!" Kroni hit Riyan on his head with a wooden sword until it fell

After falling down, Riyan did not get up again.

"Oh, shit ..." Kroni rushes to check on Riyan's condition.

"Good, he's alive ..." He sighed.

"What's going on here?" Kamila approached them and asked.

Crony looked at him and smiled, "You gave me one monster. And I'm not talking about his strength or talent. He really stuck to the whole exercise. If he can continue to persist in my training, he will easily achieve a high level within a few months."

"So, you think he's gifted with a sword?" ask Kamila.

"Although he doesn't have talent like you, he has good potential."

Kamila could not help but smile after hearing the words of Crony, and he said, "He may not like it now, but he must be a very talented person."

"Huh?" Kroni raised his eyebrows.

"You'll find out soon enough, I plan on making him an adventurer in 2 weeks."

"An adventurer, huh?"

After pondering for a moment, Kroni said, "Hey, Saintess. I know our deal only lasts until today, but I'd like to continue training for the next two weeks if you don't mind. I'm not gonna ask for any payment."

"Your reason?" kamila asked, he was not tempted by the offer of Crony and always be vigilant.

"This boy has taken my interest." Crony smile.

"I won't say anything. Reon can decide for himself once he's conscious."

"All right." Kroni nodded in understanding.