“You? Who are you?” the man asked as he was staring down at Sol crying with a face full of tears and snot. 

 

“Brother, it’s me Sol! Your brother!” Sol replied.

 

“How preposterous! I am not your brother. Do you think you can just call me brother and let it slide? Let alone by a snotty-nosed brat like you? I should cut out tongue!” the man replied.

 

The man despite his vicious words showed no change to his face, only a stoic look and full of indifference as he looked upon Sol.

 

“Brother, what happened? Why are you like that?” Sol was crying as he asked. 

 

“I really despise that word. Do not call me brother!”

 

The man grabbed the floating sword that was pointed at Sol’s neck as he swung it himself towards Sol.

 

!!!!!!!!!

 

The man again was shocked, he couldn’t even slice off the head of the little boy in front of him.

 

The man tried to swing his sword again in a 3rd attempt to kill the boy.

 

!!!!!!!!!!

 

(What’s this? I couldn’t control my body? Why is not following my thoughts? Even the Qi - Guided Sword  Technique that I tried earlier did not work?) The man thought to himself.

 

“Boy, what’s your name again?” The man asked.

 

“Huhuhu, my name is Sol Azra” Sol replied

 

(Azra? Is he of my kin?) The man was stunned and was now curious.

 

As Sol saw the confusion in his brother’s eyes he then realized and remembered that earlier, he had seen his brother was stabbed in the heart and died later on. 

 

“You, you aren’t my brother, are you? Who are you?” Sol asked

 

The man snapped out of his confusion.

 

“My name is Lee Sun Azra.” the man answered as he threw away his sword to a pile of the remaining corpses on the ground. 

 

“Ugghhh! Ahh!” A shout of pain was heard.

 

“It is rude to eavesdrop on conversations that you are not welcome.” Lee Sun spoke

 

“Huff haaa – you, you died! I saw you die with my own eyes!” Laya answered as she was stabbed through her lower body. 

After seeing those monsters, Laya trembled in fear. As she watched the other members of the caravan get eaten by a swarm of giant mantis earlier, Laya found herself hiding under the pile of dead bodies that were near her.

“Laya!” Sol called out as he rushed towards Laya to tend to her wounds and stop the bleeding.

“Please help us! Laya protected and saved us from those hooded men.” Sol asked for Lee Sun’s help

 

“It is not my responsibility.”

 

 Lee Sun simply answered and tried to walk away. And after taking a few steps …

 

(Why isn’t my body responding again, why can’t I move?!) Lee Sun thought to himself. 

 

“Please help us, I’m begging you!” Sol begged for help

 

(This damned brat, who do you think you are? I am sure that you are not of my kin! The only ones bearing the name Azra is me and … uggghh that damned scum.)

 

Lee Sun turned back and walked towards Sol and Laya. 

 

“And what do I get by helping you?” Lee Sun asked.

 

“Haa– Haaa- uggh I am pretty sure Helios died back there. I also know you were the one controlling those swords that fly around and you now have an indifferent look opposite to Helios. You are not from this world are you huff huff?” Laya spoked

 

“Hmmm it appears to be so. It seems that I have crossed to another world. I do not recognize these garments and even the weapons that you use. I do not recognize this brat yet he claims to be from the Azra Clan and I am pretty sure I am the only Azra left besides … ”  Lee Sun’s sentence was cut.

 

“Nevertheless, from the surprised looks from you seeing those monsters earlier, I believe it’s your first time seeing a swam of Noxius Mantis. It appears they do not exist in this world.” Lee Sun contemplates

 

As Lee Sun spoke, Sol realized that his brother was gone and quickly tried to bargain.

“Mister! Sir! If you help us out we would be happy to accompany you and guide you to our world! I beg of you” Sol exclaimed

 

Sol knows too little of the world but he was in no position to show it since it was their only leverage even though it is a bluff.

 

“You really don’t think I would not call out your bluff child?” Lee Sun spoke.

 

(Then again, it is better than discovering this world by myself. I might end up erasing entire kingdoms. It wouldn’t be a problem but it would be too much work.) Lee Sun pondered for a brief moment and spoke.

 

“Fine child! I will help you out! But you must both become my slaves.” Lee Sun spoke

 

“I accept!”

 

Sol readily agreed. Sol was bound to die three years from now anyway so he did not think much about it. All he really wants for now is for Laya to live and heal. 

 

Laya hesitated but came to her senses. She also doesn’t much have to lose since she is a Deliquio. 

 

“Huuf Haa - I accept!” Laya replied

 

“Then it is agreed.” Lee Sun spoke

 

“Mister! Sir! Please help me carry Laya to the carriage. I already stopped her bleeding but we must reach Qin Corea (Kusuri Group Capital) for her to recover. We are almost there!” Sol pleaded. 

 

“Do not worry child, since you are now both under my wing and my slaves. I wouldn’t let you die a pathetic death. Step aside.”

 

Lee Sun breathed deeply as he tried to absorb the Qi around the surrounding. Nearby trees and flowers started to wilt and dry out as Lee Sun absorbed the life out of them. A great portion of the forest dried out. 

 

Lee Sun then hovers his hand onto Laya’s wound. His hand glowed like a sun as if it was coated with some kind of aura of bright yellow. 

 

Laya and Sol were both astounded again for they have never seen such things before. 

 

Her wounds started recovering and all pain subsided slowly.

 

“Girl, what is your name?” Lee Sun asked. 

 

“La- Laya, Laya Leyfith” Laya answered.

 

With an indifferent look, Lee Sun continued healing her. 

 

(This body is too weak. I’ve already exhausted this body’s internal Qi by just using Whirlwind Dance Sword Art. It was just a simple technique, it even just used trash swords so how could this body’s internal Qi already be at the lowest point. I can’t believe that it even took a portion of the forest for me to absorb enough Qi to heal simple wounds.)  Lee Sun thought.

 

Lee Sun finished healing up Laya’s wounds and then he stood up. 

 

“Laya! How are you feeling?” Sol asked

 

“I’m all good? I’m not sure. Earlier I was feeling intense pain but now all the pain subsided and my wounds are all healed. It’s as if I’m good as new!” Laya answered in disbelief.

 

Lee Sun walked away from Sol and Laya and found a place where he could sit and meditate. 

After a few moments ... 

(As I thought, most of this body's meridians are still blocked. I will need time for me to cultivate and recover my original strength.)