The Return of the Eternal Hero
Meaning of Name Leonhart - Chapter 8

Leonhart Castle - 6 March 537

"Haaahs... Haaa... Haaaahh"

Alaric gasped for breath after training for 5 hours, he had been training from this morning until now noon was approaching afternoon

All the Exercises he did to at least restore each of his full strength, he himself felt very uncomfortable for not being able to use his full strength

Already dozens of Dummy he destroyed and dozens of swords also he made broken and damaged, he was also almost out of mana because he not only trained his physique but also his magic

It was fortunate that this entire castle was protected by magic that made this castle difficult to destroy because that training room remained in a fine state without any damage

'In my best condition it used to feel tired like this just feels like a warm-up but now this kind of tiredness really makes me tired'

Leonhart has experienced many fights and some of them are long-term fights or intense intense battles that are exhausting

Compared to the battles he went through this exercise was nothing for him who used to be but now he who woke up in Alaric's body felt a sense of tremendous fatigue after the exercise he lived

'Being weak is really torturous but wanting how else this is the limit of my current ability'

The development of Alaric Body can actually be said to be quite good considering the period of time since Leonhart who began to be in this body is only a few days

With those few days alone Leonhart was able to make Alaric's body able to use magic well and could even perform sword techniques even if having to use heavy sword techniques would burden his body

Even so Leonhart was very dissatisfied because indeed he was really tormented by this weak body, although compared to ordinary people this body is quite good but for Leonhart this is very bad

He does not like being weak because it reminds him of his bad times, he wants to get stronger until he can feel comfortable with the body

"Master"

After hearing the sound of the door opening, a soldier called Alaric immediately, once he saw him Alaric could immediately realize that the soldier had trouble taking a breath

'It looks like there's something important'

Because he was in a hurry and he must have run to get to the training room before, Alaric found out because Alaric heard the sound of his quick footsteps before he got here

If the soldier was in a hurry to such an extent then there was definitely something important that he had to convey immediately

"What's wrong?"

"Master, Miss Reina is awake"

......................

"Please take care of Alaric, Reina"

Javier's last words to Reina were constantly spinning in his head, he could not forget even the slightest memory of it constantly repeating itself in his mind

He clearly remembered everything in that moment starting from the expression of Javier who looked sad his body that began to cool and the specks of rain that soaked them

"I've failed!, I failed to protect the man who saved my life"

A deep sense of regret surfaced in his heart, he continuously blamed himself for the death of his Master

He wanted to cry but his tears could not come out because his tears had run out before the death of Javier

With a body that could not move he lay on his bedroom mattress and he tried to cover his eyes by using his left wrist

"I should have died in my place"

"What's wrong with surviving Reina?"

Reina was surprised because the voice was Alaric's voice and when she opened her eyes she saw Alaric standing beside her

He felt that he was alone in his room so he felt surprised and confused when he saw Alaric beside him

"Mr-Young? How did you get here?"

Reina still calls Alaric the young master because at this time for Reina who just woke up from her critical state, her Master is still Javier even though he knows that Javier has been killed

"I knocked and went in but you didn't seem to notice"

Alaric came in when Reina covered her eyes with her wrist so much that she did not seem to see the figure of Alaric coming in

In addition, Reina was also being consumed by her own mind because she was not aware of the existence of Alaric who entered her room

Alaric picked up a chair near the bed and pulled it up and sat down on it, pointing at Reina's bed

"It is true that the duty of the Soldier is to protect his Master and their highest level of devotion is to die for his Master but is it not only ideology, if your Master is killed and you are still alive what is wrong? Didn't you do your best to save her? There's something in this world you can't control"

Alaric's words were deep enough but it seemed that it was not enough to touch Reina's feelings that were still shrouded in guilt

Seen from how his expression was still very sad because it seemed like Alaric had to need a little extra to help him get back up

"If you survive then go on with your life, if you instead become desperate for survival then the sacrifice of those who die will mean nothing—"

Alaric's words immediately pierced into Reina's feelings now making her mind not only fulfilled by guilt but also the feeling of wanting to fulfill her Master's final command

"—Keep surviving and continue their struggle, They are indeed dead but their hopes and struggles have been passed down to us who are still alive.... Live as a form of thanks to them"

Alaric here does not mention his father specifically because it is for him who is actually Leonhart, he does not view Javier as his father

Therefore he did not consider Javier as a special existence so he called with their words that lead to all Leonhart fighters who were killed in the war

"While I still feel sorry for not being able to protect Mr. Javier, Mr. Javier is my life saver... There I am stronger I can certainly defeat those who attack me and instantly save Mr. Javier"

Reina herself could be said to be quite strong considering she had the title of "Sword Saint" but still his ability is not the best because it is when he has to fight many enemies with wounded circumstances he can hardly do anything

And when he realized he saw his Master killed before his own eyes, it was very painful for him

"Time will not turn back because of that you have to step forward and continue my father's struggle and realize his hopes and desires so you can feel more relieved—"

What Alaric says is right and good, one must step forward to appreciate those who have fallen

But of course the words will not make Reina feel satisfied, even though the words touched Reina's heart and when he did he will realize it but for now it is not what he needs

"—And if you still feel angry then just avenge you, kill those who have done it"

Reina was surprised that it was something very bold for Alaric to say, it was not something good and true but it was something that Reina needed now

He needed something that could make him feel satisfied for a while, he needed something to cover up the wounds in his heart and of course revenge was the answer

Even if Reina chooses not to take revenge and live her life in a better direction by continuing Javier's hopes and desires there will continue to be a hole in her heart that will not be filled

And it was anger that was constantly stored in his heart because Anger could not be eliminated, Anger is part of feelings and feelings cannot be eliminated because one can only save and suppress his feelings instead of killing his feelings

"Come with me and let's avenge the deaths of those who have fallen"

Alaric reached out his hand and without a doubt Reina grabbed and clasped Alaric's hand

"Okay Sir!"