Volume 1: Shadow Rising Interlude: The Teacher in Memories

"Keep your hands flat, boy. Renault frowned and corrected Shore's sword-gripping posture, "With a sword in such a posture, are you going to cut yourself, stupid!"

At that time, Shore had not yet gotten rid of immaturity, after all, he was only a 19-year-old young man now, nothing more than three years of basic training, and he was a little ghost who didn't even have actual combat experience.

Kane, who was standing on the side, couldn't help but laugh, but Renault's eyes were full of sternness, and he didn't think it was funny at all.

"Funny, isn't it?" Renault asked sharply as he walked up to Kane, "Isn't it very interesting to answer me and laugh at your own people!"

"No, Mr. Renault, it's not interesting at all. Kane hurriedly replied in a loud voice.

"Then why are you laughing, did I say you could laugh?"

"No, Mr. Renault. A cold sweat broke out on the top of Kane's head, "I'm sorry teacher, I was wrong. ”

"Is it okay to just admit your mistakes?" Renault's tone gradually flattened, "If you make a mistake, you have to accept the punishment, immediately carry the weight of the five kilometers off-road, if you can't finish it, you don't have to come back." ”

Kane grimaced, picking up the backpack and equipment that had been placed aside, although he was reluctant, but he didn't dare to disobey his teacher's orders.

"Okay, now we can continue. Renault said as he pulled out Miya behind him, "I'm going to teach you how to fight in the real fight in the next class." ”

"Teacher. Shore asked, "Why do we have to use a melee weapon like a sword, isn't it safer to use a ranged weapon like a firearm?"

"What, are you actually questioning?" said Renault with a smile, "It's okay, if there is a problem, I will help you solve it, this is my duty as a teacher." ”

Renault pulled out a pistol from his waist and reached out to hand it to Shore: "Firearms are not omnipotent, you are using this gun to fire at me now, understand?"

"But. Shore seemed a little hesitant, he didn't want to accidentally hurt his mentor. "If you're not careful, you're likely to get hurt, teacher. ”

"Hahaha......" Renault let out a hearty laugh, "You don't have to worry about this matter, since I dare you shoot at me, I naturally have a way to deal with it, come on!"

Shore nodded, raised the pistol in his hand, and "bang" a bullet shot out of the chamber and whistled towards Renault.

Renault gripped the hilt of Miya's sword, and the Divine Word instantly covered the entire blade. He swung his sword like a gust of wind, the blade of which sliced into two identical parts with a bullet flying at the speed of sound, and the stray bullet that split struck the stump and stone behind Renault.

"That's amazing!" Shore was shocked by the scene in front of him, he had never seen anyone with such insight, even a bullet flying at the speed of sound could be so keenly observed.

"Guns may be good for the most conservative defense, but you also have to understand that the trajectory of a bullet can be changed, but the sword in your hand will always be yours. ”

"I see, teacher. Shore nodded, "But your words are so powerful, I can't even attach them." ”

"Do you want to learn to attach, little ghost. Renault smiled and said, "Then you have to pass my exam before I consider whether to teach you." ”

"It's a deal, teacher. Xiao Erwu raised the sword in his hand, "I will definitely pass the test, take a good look." ”

Time was passing imperceptibly, and soon it was approaching dusk.

Shore's strength finally reached its limit, and he collapsed on his back, panting. "Teacher, you're too strict, aren't you?" his chest was rising and falling, "I didn't even leave a flaw after playing for so long, how did I pass the exam?" ”

"If there is a flaw, then it is not called an exam. Renault also thrust Maia into the ground and sat cross-legged on the ground. "Your kung fu is not at home yet, and I'm afraid you will have to continue the exam tomorrow. ”

"I have a headache when you talk about exams, teacher. Shore grumbled, "Speaking of which, why hasn't Kane's guy come back yet, can't he be exhausted halfway through?"

"It's okay, I've filled up the arranger to wait for him at the finish line, although I am very strict with you, but you are my students after all, and I will not put my students in danger. ”

"Then again, Teacher. Shore looked up at the sky that was gradually dying red, "Can someone like me really become a witcher?"

"Why did you ask this question all of a sudden?" Renault noticed something unusual, "Everyone who fights for justice is qualified to be a witcher, don't you think you have such qualifications?"

"I was born very low. "Born in a slum, with no serious education, living like garbage every day." Once upon a time, I had forgotten what I was living for. ”

"But you've found the answer now, haven't you?"

"Yes, teacher. Shore sat up, his eyes burning like a flame. "My friend died, dying to save me, and his death made me realize that it was meaningful to be alive, and that's why I'm here. ”

"That man was brave. Renault looked at Shore's face and said, "He was willing to sacrifice his life for his friend, and his will was so tenacious that people couldn't help but praise him." ”

"Yes. Shore laughed, "Being a fool will only protect us, and he won't even want his life for us, what a fool to love and hate!"

"If only you could understand. Renault got up and put Mia back in the scabbard behind his back, "It's not too early, let's go back to headquarters." ”

"Wait a minute, teacher. Shore got up and said, "I'd like to ask you one more question." ”

"If you have any questions, just ask them now. Renault paused, "Whatever I can answer, I'll do my best to tell you." ”

"Can we humans really overcome fate?" Shore asked aloud, "I know, maybe it's ridiculous to ask, but I still want to know that humans like us, with the strongest faith and will, we can overcome everything, right?"

Renault looked back with a surprised expression and carefully looked up and down the young man standing in front of him. He thought to himself that there was an incredible charm in this young man, and his eyes were as hot as those of a battle-hardened warrior, and I had never seen a student like him.

"Let me answer your question with my thoughts. This time Renault felt his heart beating so fast, "We humans are weak and pathetic. But we have always upheld a strong will and faith, which is why human beings have survived to this day, because we are human beings, and human beings will move forward for our dreams and future. ”

"I see, teacher. Shore seemed very satisfied with this answer, "I will continue to move forward, for the sake of my friend's death, and for the sake of making everyone in the world smile, I will continue to move forward to my future." ”

There will be no mistake, this young man is simply the strong man I have been pursuing for so many years, Renault meditated as he looked at Shore in front of him. He could feel his heart beating violently with excitement, powerful and pure, there was no doubt that Shore was the one who could replace him, and after all these years he had finally found it.

"Dispel your confusion. Renault's tone was so flat, "I believe you can pursue your future, but there are more important things to do now, you know?"

"More important things?" Shore thought as he touched the back of his head, "but there was no announcement, and the training was over, so what else was important?"

Renaud stretched out his hand and flicked it on Shore's head, making him grin in pain: "The more important thing is, of course, to go back to rest and sleep, after saying so many big truths, training for so long, why are you still so stupid?"

Shore touched his forehead that was hurt by the bullet and said, "The pain is dead, teacher, can't you start a little lighter, and besides, when did sleeping become such an important thing?"

"Let's go back. Renault looked around the training ground, which was gradually engulfed in darkness, and said, "Of course, sleeping is an important thing, and if you don't sleep for days, you will die suddenly." ”

Shore pursed his lips, picked up the training sword that had fallen to the ground, and walked in the direction of the headquarters. "Aren't you going back?" he asked, "if you want to rest, you should also rest, teacher." ”

Renault waved his hand at him: "I still have some things to deal with, you go back first, I will go back soon." ”

"Then I'll go first, teacher. Shore playfully said, "Don't exhaust yourself, or you'll have to change examiners for tomorrow's exam." ”

Watching Shore's back fade away, Renault's mood couldn't be calmed down for a long time. This time he pulled out Miya from behind him, and he could clearly feel the chirp it was emitting.

"Do you think so?" he said, looking at the sword, "you long for him to be your master, for the power of his soul attracts you, and it makes me a little jealous." ”

"But, your wish will come true eventually. Renaud brushed the blade with his hand, "He will inherit everything from me, whether it is you who am now my sword, or what I have taught him, he will inherit it perfectly." ”

A cool night breeze blew, making Renault also feel physical and inner comfort, and this feeling of relief made him feel refreshed all over. It's been years, and he hasn't felt so relaxed for years, like he's ten years younger.

"Go ahead, my student. Renault said to the back of Shore, who had long been invisible, "With my will, with the will of humanity, towards the future of hope!"