"I would never expect you to do such a thing or have such thoughts after everything you've done in the academy."
Simon's expression remained the same despite hearing the words of Instructor Ormon.
The instructor was right. He has continuously shown that his desire is to be at the top and not at the bottom, and using his talent in the sword would help him tremendously to reach the top.
If Ormon was right, then Simon would be at least two times stronger than he currently was if he was using a sword.
'If I don't answer, he'll get more suspicious.' Simon's eyes flickered with a calculating glint, then his expression became somber as he looked at the sword on the ground.
"Trust me. I've thought about picking up the sword many times. I have even dreamt of it in the past, but I just can't."
"Whenever I attempt to pick a sword, I recall the face of my childhood friend, and I feel a sudden unfathomable weight on my shoulder."
"I've tried in the past, but- but- but... I just can't."
