Tianzhu (Narration):
After fighting with Master, we went down to the city near Master Pass. We had dinner there and slept in a hotel. The next morning—
Scene: Tianzhu and Rundie are standing outside a hotel.
Tianzhu:
Master, why are we standing here?
Rundie:
Originally, I planned to take you to the Monster Folk, but now I'm thinking we should go to the palace of Kalos City first.
Tianzhu:
Kalos City? If I'm not mistaken, that's the palace of the Aryavarth Kingdom, right?
Rundie:
Oh, so you know. Yeah, we're going there—or you can say we're going to meet their eldest daughter.
Tianzhu:
Ahh… -_-
Girl trouble…?
Rundie:
Hmph! It's none of your business, so shut up and follow me.
Tianzhu:
Got it, Master…
Scene: Tianzhu and Rundie are flying through the sky.
Tianzhu:
Master, I don't know if I should ask this or not, but how did your love story start? Did you get married? And how many kids do you have? Looking at your age, I think you should have at least 2–3.
Rundie:
Huh?! How old do you think I am?
Tianzhu:
I think… 30?
Rundie:
40. I'm 40 years old. Principal Nandu is 100 years old.
Tianzhu:
Wow! Really?!
Rundie:
Yes.
Tianzhu:
So tell me your love story.
Rundie:
Nothing special. We studied in the same academy. She was very popular because she was a princess, and I was a nobody. But I was the best student in the academy because of my hard work and power. One day, she proposed to me herself.
Tianzhu:
Wow! Really?!!
Rundie:
Of course! I said yes. But her father, the King of Aryavarth, didn't agree. So I made myself even stronger, and that's why today I am the most powerful magician of humanity.
Tianzhu:
So the king accepted you or not?
Rundie:
Why wouldn't he? A powerful ranked magician is above a king.
Tianzhu:
Wait? Are you above the king?
Rundie:
Yes. Me and the other two Grand Master ranked magicians are above kings. Even Master rank magicians are above kings.
Tianzhu:
Wow! But I'm still just Normal Rank Level 1…
Rundie:
Don't worry. You'll soon surpass Master Rank and reach Grand Master—maybe even higher.
Tianzhu:
Yes!
Tianzhu (thinking):
Above Grand Master… the level I'll create myself—Nova!
Rundie:
And one free piece of advice—never make your lover angry.
Tianzhu:
Master! I don't have any lover!
Rundie:
Oh! I thought nowadays every young boy has a girlfriend. If you don't have one, then you're not normal?
Tianzhu:
Hmph!!
Tianzhu (Narration):
After some friendly talk, we finally reached the main entrance of the Kalos City Palace.
Scene: Tianzhu and Rundie are flying above the palace.
Tianzhu:
So this is the house of the King of Aryavarth…
Rundie:
Let's go.
Scene: They land on the ground.
Guard:
H-hey! Who are you—!!
Ah! I'm sorry, Grand Master Rundie! I didn't recognize you!
Rundie:
It's fine.
Guard (using vocal magic):
Grand Master Rundie is entering the palace!!
Scene: Rundie and Tianzhu enter the King's Hall. The King is sitting on his throne, with ministers and other nobles standing.
King:
I greet Grand Master Rundie!
Rundie:
Hahaha! Father-in-law, how many times do I have to tell you? You don't need to greet me. I'm your son-in-law.
King:
I still haven't said yes.
Rundie:
!
Tianzhu (thinking):
Liar…
Rundie:
Anyway, where is Kelly?
King:
She's coming. There she is.
Scene: Kelly, the eldest princess, enters.
Kelly:
You came again… Why did you come?
Rundie:
Don't be like that. I'm your lover, you know.
Tianzhu (thinking):
Master's face… what good luck…
Kelly:
Yeah, okay. So why did you come?
Rundie:
Oh right. I won't be able to come home for a long time. I'm going to the Monster Folk cave and will stay there for some time.
King:
Rundie, why are you going there?! You know that place is dangerous!
Rundie:
Grand Master title is fine, but I'm going there to train my student.
Kelly:
…You're taking this kid there to train?! Are you out of your mind?! That place is a war field! Dragons, demons, and elves roam there, and there are dangerous monsters in the Monster Folk cave! How can you train a child there?!
Rundie:
C-chill, chill! This kid is very powerful. I think he can become the next Grand Master.
King:
This kid?
Rundie:
Yes! He stayed in Flame Hall for a long time, fought me, and survived almost 2 hours against me. He might have even won if he hadn't made a small mistake.
Kelly:
H-he stayed 2 hours against you in Flame Hall?!!
Rundie:
Yup. He's very interesting.
Kelly:
What is your name?
Tianzhu:
Tianzhu. Tianzhu Kachi.
Kelly:
Tianzhu… Is it true?
Tianzhu:
Yes. My master has no reason to lie.
Kelly:
That's true. But listen, Tianzhu—
As your master's wife, I know him well. That's why I'm telling you: don't do everything your master tells you.
Rundie:
Huh? I just want to make him stronger.
Kelly:
He's just a child, you know?!
Rundie:
Yeah, but a monster child. You didn't see our fight.
Tianzhu:
Don't worry, Princess Kelly. Everything will be fine.
Kelly:
Tsk! Do whatever you want.
Rundie:
Don't be mad.
King:
So when are you going to the Monster Folk?
Rundie:
Now.
King:
Good. There is a person named Jay. Can you give this letter to him?
Rundie:
What if he's already dead?
King:
He is an Excellent Rank Level 3 Commander.
Rundie:
Oh…
Tianzhu (thinking):
When is my training going to start?
Rundie:
Okay, we're leaving. See you later.
Scene: Tianzhu and Rundie leave the palace and start flying.
The war field is shown—full of dead bodies and skeletons. A Dragonkin army is marching.
Pars (Commander of the Battalion):
What is the news?
Spy:
Commander, the human army has left the human border. I think they're heading toward the North Bridge.
Pars:
North Bridge? But why?
Spy:
I don't know. Maybe they're guarding a group of humans, or maybe they have some other plan.
Pars:
Hmm… Or maybe humans and elves are planning something together.
Spy:
Maybe. Half of the North Bridge is under elf control, so they might be planning a sudden attack on us.
Pars:
Alright! We're moving to North Bridge! Everyone, move out!
Scene: Four days later, Rundie and Tianzhu arrive at the war field while flying.