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"Isn't this too much for a nine year old kid. " A voice that was trembling from exhaustion was heard.
"Hah! You are supposed to be begging for more laps young master. " A refined voice replied.
"damnation. " The first voice was growing weak. "Young master you need to work on your words. Stop saying foul words. As punishment run ten more laps and add fifty push-ups. " Sebastian the butler said.
"NOOO! "
The first voice belonged to Izana Raiden, third son of Viscount Jake Raiden. It has been nine years since he learnt about his skills and stats and he has been grinding skills
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Name: Izana Raiden
Title: —
Divinity(hidden): Blessing of the Sage
Rank: —
Species: Human
Class: Sage baby
Skills: [Spark of Divinity], [Magic Perception], [Basic Swordmanship], [Throw], [Basic Archery], [Fast Calculation], [Hand-to-Hand Combat],
Special Skills: [Sage System], [Sage Arts], [Black Lightning (locked)]
Resistances: [Sleep resistance], [Magic Resistance], [Paralysis Resistance], [Shock resistance]
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This is how my Stats are now. Great right. I have been grinding nine years straight so yeah this is expected.
After finishing my punishment I headed towards the training grounds. Here is where they teach us the basics of combat. Basically it is were father allows his family and workers to have battles. I remembered when I came here the second time to challenge someone and got dropped.
After hours of training and sparring I was finally free. Free to grind skills that is....
2 hours later
I collapse and rest tiredly on the tree which i had been climbing. I climbed to the top ten times before gaining the skill climbing.
Che... Sage doesn't even sound proud even though it say it is. Try climbing up a tall tree when you're nine and see where that takes you. I feel Sage have been getting annoying lately with it's snarky remarks and unneeded sarcasm.
I got [Basic Swordmanship] after enduring the harsh punishment they call sword training. I was sloppy with the sword because that was the first time I held a sword... a weapon at all. But I later became better with it.
I got [Throw] by... throwing projectiles at objects, at first my aim was off but later it started getting accurate. I got [Basic Archery] from shooting targets father set up for me. I am not gonna go into details about what happened because it was too embarrassing. Sage gifted me fast calculation skill as my one year birthday present after that Sage never gave a present again but I learnt something new, Sage can create skills. Hand-to-hand combat was the final skill I was taught father before I became nine.
Back to the present now. My elder brother Will is having his trial ceremony today and don't think he senior me with a year he is just a late bloomer. Everybody has a chance to go through their first trial ceremony when they reach the age of 10-15. Will is 13 now for example but hasn't had he's first trial so he is a late bloomer.
As I walked towards the main hall I enjoyed watching nature.
"Can I come in? " I asked and got an immediate reply so I entered and discovered the whole family in there. I guess it's like a ritual of some sorts. As I entered whispers were heard everywhere from my siblings to my stepmom to even servants they were talking about me in hushed tones filled with disdain. Jokes on them because.
Isn't Sage the best in the world. She's always there for me when nobody is I'm so proud.
Now that everyone has arrived let us begin. Take the crystal Will. " Father silenced everyone with two sentences. He moved his gaze to Will who he gave the trial crystal and gestured to him to use it.
'Speaking of trials, Sage if you may. '
'Ouch that was harsh Sage but true. I am weak Haa... ' I sighed after being reminded of how weak and and insignificant I am in this world. I clenched my fists as I vowed that I will get strong. Strong enough not to be looked down upon.
'Sage how long does a trial usually take? '
Nice guess I'll be leaving soon to continue grinding skills. Concentrating on the ceremony it seems that Will here is scared hahahaha. Why is he scared anyway its not like he is in danger anyway it's just a trial.
Gulp.
Ugh I-i understand now no more joking again. Sage answered me in such a nonchalant way as if death is something to take for granted. I understand Will's fears now he can take all the time he needs to prepare himself.
But after a few minutes he was ready and activated the crystal. After being activated it glowed brightly then a blank expression appeared on Will's face after a few seconds his usual expression appeared back again and he was smiling.
"I did It! "
"Young Lord I knew you will do it. "
"Congratulations elder brother. "
"Nice one little brat. Hahahaha. "
"That's my son for you. "
"Congrats Senior brother Will. " I said once it was My turn because I was proud of him.
"Father I have the yellow Lightning element, medium grade. " Will puffed out his chest a bit arrogantly if you ask me.
"Mmm.... Okay. Try better next time I'm proud. " Father said. 'Oi aren't you supposed to be jubilating father, show some joy for your son I mean he survived his trial show happiness. ' I retorted in my mind.
"Father those words mean the world to me" William said with tears rolling down his cheeks.
'Which tyoe of family is this! ' I retorted again.