Chapter 210 Uncle Rex!?

Chapter 210 Uncle Rex!?

Great Freya Academy, fifteen days after returning from Oaklum.

Rio's training Room.

More than half a month went by since Zach's death under Alverto's hands, but until now Rio still felt just how big the gap between their strength was.

Rio stared at his sword and clenched his palm around it tightly, although his face looked as expressionless as always, his eyes seemed to be filled with complicated emotions.

'Alverto was not even using one percent of his powers when toying with us... he barely used any technique other than his time manipulation skill..' (Rio)

'Even if several S-rankers swarmed together to attack him... I doubt they will be able to defeat him so easily...' (Rio)

'I need to get stronger...' (Rio)

Just when Rio staring at his sword and contemplating in his mind, suddenly a hand appeared in his vision, before he could have reacted, the other party flicked their finger and hit Rio's forehead.

The flick of that finger wasn't strong and it didn't do any damage to Rio, but it caused Rio to step back in surprise.

"Thinking too much about what has already happened and can't be changed, will not help you progress.... It will stall your progress if you stress over it too much..." (Ashtel)

Out of nowhere, Ashtel Rex, the strongest SS ranker of the human race appeared in Rio's private training room.

His bright Red hair waved like a lion's man and his bright red pupils shined like gems that contained huge amounts of wisdom in them.

Even the space seemed to be bending around him just because of his presence. Although Ashtel was suppressing his aura, his presence alone was so strong that he gave people an unreal feel.

He seemed like a genuine divine being who seemed to be unscathed by this mortal world.

A proud and calm expression remained on his face all the time and he seemed like the type of person who could remain calm and collected in any possible situation.

"Hmm, you don't seem that surprised after seeing me here..." (Ashtel)

Ashtel asked in a doubtful tone when he saw that Rio's face remained expressionless even after his sudden appearance.

"I am very surprised actually..." (Rio)

Rio's tone was emotionless and his face was also expressionless, he didn't look surprised from outside at all, but he was indeed surprised in his mind.

Seeing Rio's expressionless face, Ashtel thought to himself.

'Hmm, it seems what Link said was indeed true, this kid doesn't show emotions at all... is it because of his rough childhood experience? It shouldn't have been this severe though right...' (Ashtel)

'Does he have some kind of genetic disorder... ahem, no that's not it either... it's quite strange... forget it...' (Ashtel)

Ashtel Knew that things like genetic disorders could be easily healed by S-rank healers in just a few seconds.

Rio had been treated by S-rank healers after the SSA test, he could have been already treated properly if it was a genetic disorder.

'Perhaps, it's just that his personality is like that?...' (Ashtel)

Ashtel stopped thinking about this matter further and said in a calm tone.

"Tomorrow is the day we will leave for the meeting, I had asked Principal Raji to send a notification to you all, and everyone else received it..." (Ashtel)

"But you were the only one who had switched off all of your contact devices..." (Ashtel)

Rio just shook his head at Ashtel's words.

"I was doing some final training before going to the meeting... I haven't even gone out of this training room since the day we came back from Oaklum..." (Rio)

While talking to Ashtel, Rio used his sword intent to cover his body and cool down himself with its 'frost effect'.

Ashtel looked calm from the outside but he was very surprised when he noticed what Rio was doing.

'Seriously!? This little kiddo is using the legendary sword technique, 'sword intent' like an air conditioner!?" (Ashtel)

"At that time I didn't know that he had a son, if I had known I would have introduced you to Link much earlier..." (Ashtel)

Ashtel wanted to provide Link with the best childhood in those days.

If he had known about Rio's existence, he could have introduced Rio and Link to each other, and this way Link could have grown up with a good friend since childhood.

(Later, Riya played the role of a good childhood friend for Link...)

"Well, forget it, what happened in the past doesn't matter much..." (Ashtel)

"Your father was a close friend of mine so, let's say he was like a younger brother to me, so technically I am your 'Uncle', aren't I?" (Ashtel)

Rio was so bewildered by Ashtel's words that he had no words to refute him.

Just when he was about to say something, Ashtel stretched out his hand and placed his big hand on Rio's head.

"Yosh, I see you have grown up well! You must have worked hard! Good! I bet your father would be so proud of you!" (Ashtel)

Rio usually doesn't like someone other than Lia touching him, but surprisingly Ashtel's hand that seemed to represent a certain 'acknowledgment' made Rio feel comfortable.

Ashtel smiled a little and patted Rio's head like a 'father' who was praising his son's achievements.

"Also, don't stress yourself over your failure to save your friend, you must take that feeling of powerlessness that you felt that day as fuel..." (Ashtel)

"Use that fuel to strengthen yourself and continue to become stronger! You have what it takes to reach the heights of this world!" (Ashtel)

Ashtel took his hand back and smiled at Rio.

"Just keep in mind, that there are always people who are ready to support you, don't get lost in the darkness of loneliness, you have a bright path ahead..." (Ashtel)

After saying that, Ashtel disappeared into nothingness, just like how he had appeared out of nowhere.

Rio slowly raised his hand and touched his head which was patted by Ashtel with 'acknowledgement'.

Rio closed his eyes to calm his mind down.

'h-he messed up my hair...' (Rio)

Despite thinking that, Rio was feeling quite happy at the moment.

In his two lives and after years of efforts, this was the first time Rio was acknowledged by someone like this.

Rio finally got over Zach's death after being supported by Ashtel's acknowledgment.

That day Rio's mentality changed a lot.

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Author's Notes.

Yo! It's your beloved author here! To think that Ashtel who seemed like an arrogant person, would turn out to be such a considerate person, that was truly heart-warming...

Question of the day.

Do you think Ashtel deserves the 'Best Father award'?

1. Yes (Bro went crazy to hunt down Fade for Link's sake.)

2. Yeah (He provided Link with money, love, a childhood sweetheart, and the path to strength, without him, Link would have died by the wrath of the heavens on his birth...)

3. Other (Tell me in the comments.)

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