Yep, they all looked at me with some fear, I guess they don ’t want to use magic?

Why? It is the power that everyone has!

”Why that look? ” I asked.

”I don ’t know, perhaps they don ’t want to practice and slack off, ” said the grandma.

”Well, kids you ’re all going to work hard. I don ’t want you to stay weak forever. Especially because the outside world is harsh. Very harsh… So, I want you to live as much as you can for your family members that could not accompany you today. You have to make them proud, and to survive in this world together… For this reason… Please, help me by letting me help you grow stronger, ” I said.

The kids seemed to be doubting it for some time, especially the younglings…

”O-Okay! I will… I will train! ” said Flayr, the first one to speak, she was somewhat of sunshine in the group.

Noirenn ’s lips trembled a bit, as she glanced at the floor a bit… but Benladann petted her head and gave her a reassuring smile.

”M-Me… Me too… ” she said timidly.

The other kids glanced at each other, like the ones that seemed the eldest nodded.

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”Me too… ”

”I want to… grow stronger to avenge my father… ”

The other kids gave in and decided to cooperate too at the end, it seemed that the eldest of the group held some authority over the other kids, as if they were the group leaders or something…