Kaito and Lars approach the training field, a sprawling open space with targets, wooden dummies, and an assortment of low-level monsters—ranging from slimes to goblins, scattered lazily around.
Kaito's MonologueThis is it. The moment I try to teach Lars something that doesn't involve brute strength or flexing. I'm probably going to regret this, aren't I?
He glances over at Lars, who's practically vibrating with excitement.
Kaito (to himself, sarcastic)"I've heard of 'teaching by example,' but this is more like 'teaching by sheer panic.'"
Kaito takes a deep breath, trying to mentally prepare himself for what's about to go down.
Lars spots a group of slimes in the distance. His eyes immediately widen, and a wide grin spreads across his face.
Lars (pumped up)"Yes! Slimes! Time to show them what a real hero can do!"
He cracks his knuckles and starts charging toward the slimes, completely ignoring Kaito's concerned expression.
Kaito (frustrated, trying to explain)"Lars, no! Slimes are weak—don't just destroy them! The point is to practice control and strategy. Focus!"
Lars (shouting back)"Control? Strategy? I'm just gonna smash them into next week!"
Kaito can already feel his patience draining as Lars continues his charge.
Kaito (deadpan)"Control, Lars. Not 'smash every squishy thing in sight until it can't move.'"
Lars completely ignores him, still barreling ahead, ready to unleash his mighty fist upon the innocent slimes.
Kaito, at the end of his rope, tries a new tactic. He shoots Lars a look, sarcasm dripping from every word.
Kaito (grinning wickedly)"Maybe try throwing them in the air or something. You know, juggle them. That would be a great display of 'strategy.'"
Lars, ever the enthusiast, pauses for a split second and then, without missing a beat, charges at the nearest slime. He scoops it up, throws it into the air, and then immediately does the same to the next one. And the next.
Kaito (eyes widening in disbelief)"Wait, no, no—he's actually good at this!"
Lars, now enthusiastically juggling slimes, has completely embraced this new "strategy." He's grinning ear-to-ear as the squishy creatures go airborne, bouncing around in every direction.
Kaito (facepalming)"I've accidentally turned Lars into the world's first slime juggler. I'm so proud. Should I get him a circus hat?"
Kaito watches in horror as Lars starts tossing the slimes higher, his grin widening with each successful throw.
Lars is in the zone now. His eyes are glued to the airborne slimes, and the field has transformed into an impromptu circus. He's tossing slimes into the air like he's auditioning for a talent show.
Lars (laughing, more and more excited)"Look, Kaito! I'm doing it! I'm really doing it!"
The slimes, of course, aren't quite as happy about this new routine. As they reach their peak height, they explode in a messy, squishy burst, but Lars is oblivious. He just tosses more, higher, faster.
Kaito (frustrated, waving his hands)"Lars, stop! They're going to—"
Before Kaito can finish, the slimes explode in mid-air, splattering all over the training field, creating a gooey mess.
Kaito (facepalming, muttering)"This is going about as well as a fire drill in a fireworks factory."
Lars doesn't seem to notice the chaos unfolding around him, too busy with his new "hobby."
Lars (cheerfully)"This is amazing! I could totally do this forever!"
Kaito glares at him, defeated.
Kaito (sighing, to himself)"Great. I've got a slime-juggling hero on my hands, and I'm definitely not getting paid enough for this."
Lars continues his slime juggling routine with the same excitement, oblivious to the consequences of his actions. As he tosses another slime into the air, its gooey body splits in two—then another. The slimes start multiplying rapidly, filling the air like bubbles in a soda bottle shaken just a bit too hard.
Kaito (panicking, shouting)"Lars, stop! You're making more of them! They're going to fill the entire field!"
Lars (grinning confidently)"I've got this! I'm unstoppable!"
Kaito stares, mouth agape, as Lars enthusiastically tosses another slime into the air. Each one splits into two, then four, then eight.
Kaito's Inner Monologue (desperately trying to keep calm)"I just wanted him to hit them with a stick, not turn this into an episode of 'Slime Circus.'"
The situation quickly spirals out of control. The training field is flooded with slimes. They bounce off each other, exploding in gooey splatters, adding to the growing chaos. Lars, still smiling like a maniac, continues to toss the slimes with unrelenting enthusiasm.
Kaito (desperate, shouting over the slime explosions)"Lars! Stop the juggling! We're going to be buried in slimes at this rate!"
But Lars is too caught up in his newfound talent. He's oblivious to the mess he's making, a walking disaster in action.
Kaito (frustrated)"You know, I thought today would be about slaying a few monsters. Turns out it's about creating an army of squishy, unstoppable goo."
Kaito's frustration reaches its peak. He looks around for something—anything—to regain control. His eyes land on a wooden training stick. Grabbing it, he begins swiping at the slimes in a frenzied, almost angry pattern. The slimes, surprisingly, explode into splatters with each strike, clearing out the field bit by bit.
Kaito's Monologue (gritting his teeth as he knocks out slimes)"I'm trying to teach him how to control things, not turn him into a walking disaster. I'm seriously considering signing up for a different tutorial course. Maybe one where I'm a normal person with no emotional trauma."
The field is finally quiet. The slime explosions have stopped, and the once vibrant training ground now looks like the aftermath of a goo-filled apocalypse. Slime remnants are everywhere, like a bad party nobody bothered to clean up.
Lars stands in the middle of the field, grinning from ear to ear, completely unaware of the destruction around him.
Lars (breathing heavily, pumped up)"See? I told you I could handle it. That was awesome!"
Kaito (deadpan, hands on hips)"Yeah, totally. Just next time, don't 'handle it' by turning the field into a slime-filled war zone. Maybe don't juggle your enemies, okay?"
As Lars continues to celebrate his victory, pumping his fist in the air, Kaito looks at the mess they've made. His gaze drifts over the goo-covered ground as he lets out a long sigh. He may be stuck with Lars for the foreseeable future, but at least he's starting to get a clearer picture of his new life.
Kaito's Final Thought (sighing deeply)"One thing's for sure—if I ever get the option to teach anyone else, it's going to be nothing but a proper manual, clear instructions, and maybe some bubble wrap for my sanity."
Kaito looks at Lars, who's still joyfully admiring the "slime destruction" as if it were a job well done.
Kaito (sarcastic)"Great job, Lars. Just... great job."