Arius's True Identity (*Gray's Perspective*)
Translated by GXYRU
Edited by GXYRU
When we returned to the inn room, Serena and I began our strategy meeting. Darius suggested staying overnight, but as an adventurer, noble mansions don’t suit my taste. I feel more at ease with a hard bed in a cheap inn and dusty sheets.
“Five years old and level 25. On top of that, his stats are so high that it’s hard to believe what this kid is capable of. It’s an understatement to call him a genius.”
I know about Arius’s abilities because I used “Appraisal.”
Since Darius and Lea left the party, Serena and I have been adventuring together. So being versatile is essential, and both of us can use a variety of magic and skills. Of course, we have our strengths and weaknesses.
“He intentionally behaved like a child, but mentally, he doesn’t seem like a typical five-year-old. Maybe he’s a reincarnator… well, it’s not an impossible story.”
Reincarnators exist in this world. Occasionally, you come across people who possess unknown knowledge or special abilities that can only be attributed to being a reincarnator.
“Even if he is a reincarnator, he’s no different from Darius and Lea’s child. But more importantly… I think Arius is someone worth training. He definitely has talent, but reaching level 25 at the age of five requires a considerable amount of training.”
It’s not like Darius and Lea trained him strictly. Arius must have trained himself.
“He’s talented and hardworking. I like kids like that. It seems he still has a lot to learn in terms of skills and experience, but that’s what makes him worth training.”
Having a strong competitive spirit is a plus for becoming stronger. Arius knew that I was superior, yet he challenged me seriously. I used to think it was foolish to indulge in the whims of Darius and Lea, but now both Serena and I are fully on board.
“Well, it means to train him without treating him like a mere five-year-old. If we pamper him too much, there’s a chance he’ll become arrogant and if we’re too overprotective, we’ll rob him of opportunities for experience. Age doesn’t matter; we have to train him rigorously.”
“That’s true. Gray, you have a surprisingly soft spot for kids, so be careful not to spoil him.”
“Yeah, I know. But while we’re serving as Arius’s private tutors, it means we’ll have to take a break from being adventurers ourselves.”
I don’t intend to be a part-time private tutor. If we take on this responsibility, we have to take it seriously.
“Oh, that’s not a problem at all. While one of us is teaching Arius, the other can go solo into the dungeon. We can easily use teleportation magic, so it’s manageable.”
“I see, that makes sense. It means our skills won’t get rusty either.”
“Yes, when we take Arius into actual combat, it would be better for both of us to go together. But there’s no issue when we’re teaching him regularly.”
Now, we need to get Darius and Lea’s approval regarding our serious intentions of training Arius. Well, since they asked us to be his private tutors, they should already understand what that entails.
Without delay, we went back to Darius’s house and talked to them without Arius present.
“…So, we’re planning to train Arius thoroughly without treating him like a child. Is that okay with you?”
“Oh, of course. Treating him like a child won’t benefit him. We understand that Arius is not just an ordinary child, not because we’re his parents but because we truly see it.”
Lea nodded in agreement with Darius’s words. I see, so they also realize the possibility that Arius might be a reincarnator. Well, they wouldn’t fail to notice since he’s their own child.
“Hey, training Arius means making him into an adventurer, right? There are many professions that require strength besides being an adventurer, but in any case, you’re leading him towards the path of battle, right?”
Serena asked with a serious expression.
“That’s something he’ll decide for himself. Well, it seems Arius wants to become an adventurer.”
“Yes, if that’s what Arius wants, there’s no reason to oppose it.”
“Well then, to be more straightforward. Can we assume that Arius is willing to accept the idea of taking someone’s life? Both of you should already understand this, but if he chooses the path of battle, he can’t avoid killing.”
“Ah, yes. That… part is where as parents, we tend to become lenient. Gray, Serena, would you teach Arius everything necessary for him to survive?”
Both of them deeply bowed their heads. It seems they have long since made up their minds. In that case, we have no reason to hesitate.
“Understood. We won’t hold back treating him like a child at all. We’ll train Arius thoroughly.”
With that decision made, let’s start right away.
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Gray Stadt, 28 years old
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Serena Ostalika, 26 years old
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