Cole's mother finally let out a long sigh of relief, tears streaming down her face. Dear, our son has found a good teacher. Please, watch over him…
Matthew helped Cole to his feet and looked at him with a serious expression. "Now that you've called me your teacher, you must be prepared to endure hardship."
Cole nodded earnestly, determination clear in his eyes. "I can handle any hardship."
At that, Matthew turned to Cole's mother and said, "It's getting late. Tomorrow morning, have Cole come find me at the Martial League. Just tell the gatekeeper you're looking for Matthew Larson."
As Matthew began walking away, Cole shouted after him, "Sir, take care!"
A small smile tugged at Matthew's lips. This boy… he's got potential. While Cole might not have much worldly knowledge, his perseverance and devotion to his mother were traits that most people lacked. Now, with those two traits, he could easily develop everything else, especially under Matthew's personal guidance. But even just by following Matthew around, Cole's eyes would be opened to a broader world.
…
Even Shawn Warde hadn't expected to experience so many wild, adrenaline-filled events before joining Matthew—like the fierce battle against Iris at the foot of Basha's Sacred Mount or the chase through the high seas near Dornia. Any one of those exploits could make a name for someone.
Matthew found the familiar car outside the residential area but noticed Shawn wasn't inside. So, he reached for his phone to call but suddenly heard Shawn's voice from a distance.
"Boss, over here!"
Matthew glanced at the other men lying on the ground and said casually, "Your bones should realign themselves in about thirty minutes. It'll hurt a little, but you'll be fine. When you leave, don't forget to take your young sir back with you and remember my name."
With that, Matthew and Shawn walked off, leaving the group sprawled on the ground, creating quite the spectacle for anyone passing by.
Half an hour later, the men started to feel sensations returning to their numbed limbs. Soon after, the sound of bones popping back into place echoed through the air, followed by their agonized screams. Though the pain didn't last long, sweat beaded on their foreheads from the intense discomfort.
They glanced at their unconscious, foul-smelling young sir, exchanging bewildered looks, unsure of what to do next.
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