- Young boy's shouts were heard in a desolate and barren field. Boy was only focused on swinging his sword even with the scorching sunlight beaming down upon him.
- Elsword: ninety eight, ninety nine…..
- Boy finally collapsed after shouting up to hundred then wiped the drops of sweat on his forehead. It's been a week since he managed increase his maximum possible swings but as he was right now, he could only barely get to hundred. Boy grabbed a water bottle that was nearby while massaging his shaking arms.
- Elsword: (This is still not enough…..! I still have long ways to go if I want to be like…..big sis….and father)
- Boy recalled his older sister's light and disciplined movements. Boy's older sister was famous to the point where you couldn't find anyone in the kingdom that didn't know her name. Despite her young age, she finished the El Search Party course in a shortest time ever with her outstanding vigor and skills. She had a bright future as 'Kingdom knights'...
- Elesis: Elsword! Elsword!!! It's time for food!!
- A cheerful voice calling the boy's name was heard from far way. Boy grabbed the sword he had dropped on the ground then got up as turned his head towards where the voice had come from.
- Elsword: Alright, big sis!
- Girl with a same red colored hair as the boy was waving her hand. Boy sighed as walked towards the girl.
- Elesis: What's wrong? Did something bad happen?
- Elsword: Huh? N, no it's nothing...
- Boy smiled awkwardly as he hid his arms behind his back. Girl took a look at her younger brother's shaking arms for a moment, and then opened her mouth while grinning.
- Elesis: Today's lunch is a rare meat that village chief gave us.
- Elsword: What kind of meat is it?
- Elesis: Umm... I forgot...
- Girl scratched her head as if she was taken aback then put her hand on top of the boy's head while smiling brightly.
- Elesis: Well….that's not important right? You should eat a lot. You'll grow faster that way!
- Elsword: Stop that!! I know already.
- Boy escaped the girl's hand then entered the house. He laid his sword on the corner then went to sit at the old looking meal table. There was a whole piece of unrecognizable and slightly burnt meat on top of the table.
- Elsword: (Big sis…. Are you telling me to eat this...?)
- When the boy had barely managed to slice the portion of the meat, the girl also sat directly across from the boy. There were three seats in the meal table but the third seat remained empty.
- Elesis: It might be a bit burnt.
- Elsword: A bit is an understatement.
- Boy replied while munching. It still didn't taste too bad.
- Elsword: I don't think you should cook big sis.
- Elesis: Is that a thing to say to your big sister who worked so hard to prepare this?
- Girl bonked boy's head lightly so it wouldn't hurt then looked straightly at the boy's face while putting a thin slice of meat into her mouth. After their father had left to join the kingdom, only ones left in the house were girl and her younger brother.
- Elesis: Thanks to their father's request, villagers were helping the siblings out with their livelihood. But the vacant space they felt from their father's departure was still too large.
- Elesis: (Maybe I should help him with his sword practice tomorrow...)
- While the girl was deep in thought, sound of someone knocking was heard from outside the door. Girl stopped the boy who was trying to stand up then carefully opened the door.
- Elsword: Big sis, what is it?
- Girl received a small letter from a person outside the door then started reading the letter while not answering the boy's question.
- Elsword: Big sis? What is it about?
- Elesis: ...It's a message from father. It's a request for reinforcements from the Velder army.
- Boy unknowingly dropped the knife he was holding at the girls words. Knife made a loud noise as it rolled on the floor.
- Elesis: I have to go right now, Elsword.
- Girl glanced at the boy's surprised expression for only a moment then started to busily move around the house.
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