Chapter 39
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Chapter 39
Though there had been a nebulous plan to stay in Carran for two months, that plan changed. For cultivators early in their growth two months was a rather long time, if they had the talent. Anton noticed that Catarinas parents and Timothys father didnt seem to be on track to complete the first star in the same time period as himself. However, they had other responsibilities to attend to besides madly cultivating to block out the world. Anton also understood that people had different aptitudes. Perhaps they could learn to be better at something, but the starting point of everyone was different. He had found that cultivation suited him quite well from his first experiences with it.
It was after one month that the group returned to the Orders lands. Cultivating didnt only require dense natural energy to absorb, but for breakthroughs and the like it was quite necessary. Nobody was on the verge of the next level, but their various experiences were helping with rapid growth and that the largest necessity was merely energy. Anton found that guiding others was useful for himself, as well. It made him think about why he did things a certain way, and if it was actually correct or just a habit hed formed. He was pleased that many times it was the former, but not always. That let him fix problem with his own cultivation, and he took notes in Path to Ninety-Nine Stars.
Anton found himself unable to rest for a single moment. Most of the past year hed been active, but now he found himself especially motivated. He had more family. It wasnt that he had forgotten the others who still lived- he kept every name in memory- but instead discovering Catarinas connection to him imbued him with a sense of hope and vigor. It reminded him his task wasnt just to grow stronger, but to do so for a reason. Of course, he knew that. Knowing something and feeling it were not as closely tied as people liked to think. He had already considered the task impossible, such that he almost forgot saving villagers of Dungannon or what remained of his family was actually something that could truly happen.
It would have been nice to say that the connection to new family had a direct connection to refining his marrow, but it didnt. That was just his body, and he cultivated furiously to refine it. Perhaps every bit of natural energy he absorbed was just a bit more pure or perhaps it just felt that way. Regardless, he spent several weeks cultivating and seeking information from the Order.
The Orders policy on information exchange was quite simple. Disciples in good standing were able to obtain information the Order had without charge, though some sensitive information required a request. If the information wasnt available, it was possible to pay to have it obtained. After all, that would require someone to go on a mission and could not be done without charge.
There were always exceptions but the information Anton sought wasnt secret, and if he needed a reason to request it he could easily provide it. Vincent would also tell him anything he needed, but some of that information would come from the same place. For example, Vincent had never seen the leader of the bandits. In Vincents own words. If I had seen him and known who he was, he would be dead.
But just because Vincent hadnt seen him didnt mean nobody had. Nobody was perfect, including cultivators. Survivors of villages that had been attacked by the bandits could identify some of the bandits. With descriptions and other information, scouts in Ofrurg had learned more. The best candidate for the leader of the bandits was a man named Maximillian Van Hassel. Likewise, it was presumed that the formation master was Nirmal Slusser- though information about his actual ability with formations wasnt readily available. The information the Order possessed wasnt completely certain, but they had been involved with the sale of slaves at various key times. Anton looked over all the information the Order had obtained on them. Their current locations were unknown, but he wouldnt be able to fight them at his current strength regardless. Still, there was more he could accomplish before that point, if he went about it the right way.
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Grand Elder Vandale looked at the note in front of him, taking a moment to read it. Oh. I see. There is some new information. Apparently, he has just achieved the eighth star half an hour ago.
Vincent muttered to himself, That man sure has a sense of timing
Regardless, Vandale coughed slightly, his voice slightly weak. It is clear his rate of advancement is top tier. Few can match him. But one might wonder if he was not a century old when he began to cultivate, what might that mean? He looked over the rest of the council, letting them think for a moment. But about why I called you here. Merely informing you of his existence would be sufficient but we may have to do something. He is almost certainly going to head to Ofrurg soon. Though it is not completely lawless, it is not safe either. When one specifically is looking for trouble it could lead to disaster. So what do we do? I doubt any of us here would have the audacity to tell him not to risk his life for those he cares about. Yet if we hold him back, perhaps his cultivation will expire. Even those who are young and healthy do not cultivate well when restrained. I have hopes for his future, but I dont know if he will have one. So what do we do?
Bohdana shook her head. I think we should do nothing. I will admit hes an enticing disciple, but if he cannot judge danger for himself his future will go nowhere. Restraining his actions would almost certainly negate whatever future he has. But assisting him may do so just as much. I would also prefer not to show too much favoritism to any new disciples- and he is new, still. Then there is the potential of war, if we settle the matter for him. We already considered that specific course of action.
Kunibert once again spoke up, Could we not at least send a discreet guardian? Or assist him with a team? I am already unsettled at how long those bandits have lived with minimal reprisals from our side.
Grand Elder McAlister took her turn next. I agree with Bohdana, though it may seem heartless at first. We should not interfere. Of course, if he recruits others to go with him on his own that is also allowed. And though we might think of those who advance quickly as young and rash, he is at least experienced with the world.
Grand Elder Vandale sighed, Justice will be done, one way or another. I sincerely hope he is the vessel that will bring it. While I am also concerned for his well being in addition to fast advancement, his actual performance so far has been exemplary. His mastery of Spirit Arrows is beyond what we would expect at Body Tempering. But, though I would like to say I have full confidence in him a single person is merely that. I suggest we provide a simple guardian in the middle of Spirit Building. That should not interfere with his development too much, or cause untoward amounts of trouble with Ofrurg.
Vincent watched and waited as the Grand Elders discussed. He had no idea what the final result would be. He also had his own ideas on what should be done, though the only thing Vincent could be sure about was that whatever happened with Anton would surprise him. Hopefully, those surprises would continue to be good.
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Chapter 39
Though there had been a nebulous plan to stay in Carran for two months, that plan changed. For cultivators early in their growth two months was a rather long time, if they had the talent. Anton noticed that Catarinas parents and Timothys father didnt seem to be on track to complete the first star in the same time period as himself. However, they had other responsibilities to attend to besides madly cultivating to block out the world. Anton also understood that people had different aptitudes. Perhaps they could learn to be better at something, but the starting point of everyone was different. He had found that cultivation suited him quite well from his first experiences with it.
It was after one month that the group returned to the Orders lands. Cultivating didnt only require dense natural energy to absorb, but for breakthroughs and the like it was quite necessary. Nobody was on the verge of the next level, but their various experiences were helping with rapid growth and that the largest necessity was merely energy. Anton found that guiding others was useful for himself, as well. It made him think about why he did things a certain way, and if it was actually correct or just a habit hed formed. He was pleased that many times it was the former, but not always. That let him fix problem with his own cultivation, and he took notes in Path to Ninety-Nine Stars.
Anton found himself unable to rest for a single moment. Most of the past year hed been active, but now he found himself especially motivated. He had more family. It wasnt that he had forgotten the others who still lived- he kept every name in memory- but instead discovering Catarinas connection to him imbued him with a sense of hope and vigor. It reminded him his task wasnt just to grow stronger, but to do so for a reason. Of course, he knew that. Knowing something and feeling it were not as closely tied as people liked to think. He had already considered the task impossible, such that he almost forgot saving villagers of Dungannon or what remained of his family was actually something that could truly happen.
It would have been nice to say that the connection to new family had a direct connection to refining his marrow, but it didnt. That was just his body, and he cultivated furiously to refine it. Perhaps every bit of natural energy he absorbed was just a bit more pure or perhaps it just felt that way. Regardless, he spent several weeks cultivating and seeking information from the Order.
The Orders policy on information exchange was quite simple. Disciples in good standing were able to obtain information the Order had without charge, though some sensitive information required a request. If the information wasnt available, it was possible to pay to have it obtained. After all, that would require someone to go on a mission and could not be done without charge.
There were always exceptions but the information Anton sought wasnt secret, and if he needed a reason to request it he could easily provide it. Vincent would also tell him anything he needed, but some of that information would come from the same place. For example, Vincent had never seen the leader of the bandits. In Vincents own words. If I had seen him and known who he was, he would be dead.
But just because Vincent hadnt seen him didnt mean nobody had. Nobody was perfect, including cultivators. Survivors of villages that had been attacked by the bandits could identify some of the bandits. With descriptions and other information, scouts in Ofrurg had learned more. The best candidate for the leader of the bandits was a man named Maximillian Van Hassel. Likewise, it was presumed that the formation master was Nirmal Slusser- though information about his actual ability with formations wasnt readily available. The information the Order possessed wasnt completely certain, but they had been involved with the sale of slaves at various key times. Anton looked over all the information the Order had obtained on them. Their current locations were unknown, but he wouldnt be able to fight them at his current strength regardless. Still, there was more he could accomplish before that point, if he went about it the right way.
-----
Grand Elder Vandale looked at the note in front of him, taking a moment to read it. Oh. I see. There is some new information. Apparently, he has just achieved the eighth star half an hour ago.
Vincent muttered to himself, That man sure has a sense of timing
Regardless, Vandale coughed slightly, his voice slightly weak. It is clear his rate of advancement is top tier. Few can match him. But one might wonder if he was not a century old when he began to cultivate, what might that mean? He looked over the rest of the council, letting them think for a moment. But about why I called you here. Merely informing you of his existence would be sufficient but we may have to do something. He is almost certainly going to head to Ofrurg soon. Though it is not completely lawless, it is not safe either. When one specifically is looking for trouble it could lead to disaster. So what do we do? I doubt any of us here would have the audacity to tell him not to risk his life for those he cares about. Yet if we hold him back, perhaps his cultivation will expire. Even those who are young and healthy do not cultivate well when restrained. I have hopes for his future, but I dont know if he will have one. So what do we do?
Bohdana shook her head. I think we should do nothing. I will admit hes an enticing disciple, but if he cannot judge danger for himself his future will go nowhere. Restraining his actions would almost certainly negate whatever future he has. But assisting him may do so just as much. I would also prefer not to show too much favoritism to any new disciples- and he is new, still. Then there is the potential of war, if we settle the matter for him. We already considered that specific course of action.
Kunibert once again spoke up, Could we not at least send a discreet guardian? Or assist him with a team? I am already unsettled at how long those bandits have lived with minimal reprisals from our side.
Grand Elder McAlister took her turn next. I agree with Bohdana, though it may seem heartless at first. We should not interfere. Of course, if he recruits others to go with him on his own that is also allowed. And though we might think of those who advance quickly as young and rash, he is at least experienced with the world.
Grand Elder Vandale sighed, Justice will be done, one way or another. I sincerely hope he is the vessel that will bring it. While I am also concerned for his well being in addition to fast advancement, his actual performance so far has been exemplary. His mastery of Spirit Arrows is beyond what we would expect at Body Tempering. But, though I would like to say I have full confidence in him a single person is merely that. I suggest we provide a simple guardian in the middle of Spirit Building. That should not interfere with his development too much, or cause untoward amounts of trouble with Ofrurg.
Vincent watched and waited as the Grand Elders discussed. He had no idea what the final result would be. He also had his own ideas on what should be done, though the only thing Vincent could be sure about was that whatever happened with Anton would surprise him. Hopefully, those surprises would continue to be good.
Chapter 39Though there had been a nebulous plan to stay in Carran for two months, that plan changed. For cultivators early in their growth two months was a rather long time, if they had the talent. Anton noticed that Catarinas parents and Timothys father didnt seem to be on track to complete the first star in the same time period as himself. However, they had other responsibilities to attend to besides madly cultivating to block out the world. Anton also understood that people had different aptitudes. Perhaps they could learn to be better at something, but the starting point of everyone was different. He had found that cultivation suited him quite well from his first experiences with it. It was after one month that the group returned to the Orders lands. Cultivating didnt only require dense natural energy to absorb, but for breakthroughs and the like it was quite necessary. Nobody was on the verge of the next level, but their various experiences were helping with rapid growth and that the largest necessity was merely energy. Anton found that guiding others was useful for himself, as well. It made him think about why he did things a certain way, and if it was actually correct or just a habit hed formed. He was pleased that many times it was the former, but not always. That let him fix problem with his own cultivation, and he took notes in Path to Ninety-Nine Stars.Anton found himself unable to rest for a single moment. Most of the past year hed been active, but now he found himself especially motivated. He had more family. It wasnt that he had forgotten the others who still lived- he kept every name in memory- but instead discovering Catarinas connection to him imbued him with a sense of hope and vigor. It reminded him his task wasnt just to grow stronger, but to do so for a reason. Of course, he knew that. Knowing something and feeling it were not as closely tied as people liked to think. He had already considered the task impossible, such that he almost forgot saving villagers of Dungannon or what remained of his family was actually something that could truly happen.It would have been nice to say that the connection to new family had a direct connection to refining his marrow, but it didnt. That was just his body, and he cultivated furiously to refine it. Perhaps every bit of natural energy he absorbed was just a bit more pure or perhaps it just felt that way. Regardless, he spent several weeks cultivating and seeking information from the Order.The Orders policy on information exchange was quite simple. Disciples in good standing were able to obtain information the Order had without charge, though some sensitive information required a request. If the information wasnt available, it was possible to pay to have it obtained. After all, that would require someone to go on a mission and could not be done without charge. There were always exceptions but the information Anton sought wasnt secret, and if he needed a reason to request it he could easily provide it. Vincent would also tell him anything he needed, but some of that information would come from the same place. For example, Vincent had never seen the leader of the bandits. In Vincents own words. If I had seen him and known who he was, he would be dead.But just because Vincent hadnt seen him didnt mean nobody had. Nobody was perfect, including cultivators. Survivors of villages that had been attacked by the bandits could identify some of the bandits. With descriptions and other information, scouts in Ofrurg had learned more. The best candidate for the leader of the bandits was a man named Maximillian Van Hassel. Likewise, it was presumed that the formation master was Nirmal Slusser- though information about his actual ability with formations wasnt readily available. The information the Order possessed wasnt completely certain, but they had been involved with the sale of slaves at various key times. Anton looked over all the information the Order had obtained on them. Their current locations were unknown, but he wouldnt be able to fight them at his current strength regardless. Still, there was more he could accomplish before that point, if he went about it the right way.-----Grand Elder Vandale looked at the note in front of him, taking a moment to read it. Oh. I see. There is some new information. Apparently, he has just achieved the eighth star half an hour ago.Vincent muttered to himself, That man sure has a sense of timingRegardless, Vandale coughed slightly, his voice slightly weak. It is clear his rate of advancement is top tier. Few can match him. But one might wonder if he was not a century old when he began to cultivate, what might that mean? He looked over the rest of the council, letting them think for a moment. But about why I called you here. Merely informing you of his existence would be sufficient but we may have to do something. He is almost certainly going to head to Ofrurg soon. Though it is not completely lawless, it is not safe either. When one specifically is looking for trouble it could lead to disaster. So what do we do? I doubt any of us here would have the audacity to tell him not to risk his life for those he cares about. Yet if we hold him back, perhaps his cultivation will expire. Even those who are young and healthy do not cultivate well when restrained. I have hopes for his future, but I dont know if he will have one. So what do we do?Bohdana shook her head. I think we should do nothing. I will admit hes an enticing disciple, but if he cannot judge danger for himself his future will go nowhere. Restraining his actions would almost certainly negate whatever future he has. But assisting him may do so just as much. I would also prefer not to show too much favoritism to any new disciples- and he is new, still. Then there is the potential of war, if we settle the matter for him. We already considered that specific course of action.Kunibert once again spoke up, Could we not at least send a discreet guardian? Or assist him with a team? I am already unsettled at how long those bandits have lived with minimal reprisals from our side.Grand Elder McAlister took her turn next. I agree with Bohdana, though it may seem heartless at first. We should not interfere. Of course, if he recruits others to go with him on his own that is also allowed. And though we might think of those who advance quickly as young and rash, he is at least experienced with the world.Grand Elder Vandale sighed, Justice will be done, one way or another. I sincerely hope he is the vessel that will bring it. While I am also concerned for his well being in addition to fast advancement, his actual performance so far has been exemplary. His mastery of Spirit Arrows is beyond what we would expect at Body Tempering. But, though I would like to say I have full confidence in him a single person is merely that. I suggest we provide a simple guardian in the middle of Spirit Building. That should not interfere with his development too much, or cause untoward amounts of trouble with Ofrurg.Vincent watched and waited as the Grand Elders discussed. He had no idea what the final result would be. He also had his own ideas on what should be done, though the only thing Vincent could be sure about was that whatever happened with Anton would surprise him. Hopefully, those surprises would continue to be good.
