Zero to Hero (Prequel/prototype)

Chapter 62. Speed

"You know Rena. I have been thinking. Could it be possible that girls don't just want me because they like me? There was that succubus lady who only slept with me because she thought she could brainwash me and you just want me to provide you with a comfy life right?" Ken asked as the pair laid in bed on Ken's last day in Ostrium.

"You are so smart on some stuff yet so dumb at the same time! Of course everyone is out for themselves. You think your wolf girl started hanging out with you because she thinks you are cute or something? She was looking for someone to protect her because she is shy. The vampire one is obviously just using you as a blood bank.

I could go on and on but my point is that none of the girls got interested in you because you are some prince charming or whatever else. You are attracted to their looks because you are a typical guy, they find you bearable with something that could benefit them and that's that. Sure, maybe over time, their priority might change and they might begin to fall in love with you but you should definitely change your mindset." Rena replied as the pair slowly got up and ready to start Ken's final day of lesson.

"Just bearable? Sheesh, you are one harsh foxy. Can't a girl love me for who I am? like my charming smile or personality?" Ken asked in a pleading tone.

"I am just telling you the truth Ken. You are too naive. Everyone's out here with their own agenda and you should really think why someone is behaving the way they are before you just commit.

I am a princess no matter how small our kingdom is and I won't ever marry some guy who's going to make me work and live in a shack no matter how handsome or great his personality is. This is real life Ken. Not some fantasy where girls are all in love with you because they are pure of heart and fall for you because you are a nice person or some crazy handsome guy.

Sure, I am only able to bag you because you are just a dumb boy who sees nothing but the pretty face but not everyone will be honest and upfront with you with their intentions." Rena answered as the pair headed for the dining hall to meet up with Fernard.

"Well, I at least know all of my girls love me without any doubt! I don't care why they decided to be with me but I am sure every one of them plus you is in love with me." Ken proclaimed confidently.

"Whatever you believe that will make you happy, Ken. All I will say is that I believe the best relationships are the ones where both parties benefit equally so just make sure you don't end up dead and I ended up letting you sleep with me for an entire month and end up with nothing." Rena replied as the pair greeted Fernard as the trio ate their breakfast.

"Hey Fernard. Can you ask someone to book a nice restaurant for us tonight? I want to invite your father and whoever else you all want to have a nice dinner for treating me so well for an entire month." Ken asked as they headed towards the training facility with a large group of students.

"I sure will! Your attendance has been great too! My father is extremely happy that he gets to train and teach someone as talented as you are and sparring with you is helping me grow as well." Fernard answered happily as the pair had grown to become very good friends over the month long daily training sessions.

"You are too humble, Fernard. You are at holy level! I am not even near divine yet. I know you are trying to be nice but I am nowhere near the level to be able to compete against you." Ken replied, knowing the limit of his abilities compared to the grizzly beastman.

"That is simply not true. I am pure physical, when you combine your elemental magic for those combo hits, you know your offense power is almost on par with the likes of me who's specialized in only the physical side." Fernard replied.

"When you two are done stroking each other's ego, it looks like Nolan will be here for the last session." Rena added, getting tired of the pair complementing each other while ignoring her.