Timothy laughed. He glanced at his daughter, who was grinning from ear to hear, hearing Felix panicking.
He said, "Greetings, Felix. As for your questions, I will contact the Beast Tamer Association to inform you about your strange circumstances. Also, as for the media, well, they have already publicly announced your summoning, I was unable to hold them back just in time.
I apologized."
Felix instantly replied, "N-No, Mayor. There's no need to apologize, it's really fine. Also, there were many others who witnessed my sword with their own eyes, it will only be a matter of time before everyone knows about it."
Timothy nodded. "Mhm. You're smart. It's also getting popular in various platforms of social media, too. The other cities came to know about it. If you've noticed, they also have the same circumstances as you, albeit most of them summoned humanoid creatures in the past, but most of them have already disappeared."
Krisha was surprised. She was not aware of what her father had said. She wanted to inquire about her father but he was still busy having conversation with Felix.
The call was on speaker mode, so she heard Felix's voice.
"Humanoid creatures? Were they tamed?"
Timothy nodded. "They were. The humanoid creatures appeared to be from different races and when they were summoned, some were babies, and some were a year or three years old. Hence, they were easily tamed.
Strangely though, it has been happening frequently, to the point that the Federation was proposing to invest a lot on them.
Then, there is another circumstance like you, who summoned an object instead."
Timothy didn't know whether to laugh or cry after discovering the strange recent events occurring in the world lately.
However, one thing he was certain of—the signs were ominous.
Hence, he wanted to invest a lot in Felix and to keep an eye on him.
Felix asked, "But, in this year, did the other cities have the strange events again?"
Timothy shrugged. "Likely, it has not been known yet. However, the Federation is now prepared for them. The only reason why those summoners who summoned humanoid creatures disappeared was because of the endless discrimination they received.
Hence, this is why, I'm also suggesting to the media about how to treat you—spreading awareness to the public."
Felix said in a polite tone, "Thank you very much, Mayor. I deeply appreciate it."
Timothy nodded. He was deeply satisfied with Felix's polite behavior.
He said, "Don't worry, you're worth investing a lot in. After all, knowledge is what makes us progress faster.
Anyway, I have also informed your circumstances to the dojo master of the Azure Cleave Dojo. He's willing to accept you as his disciple. Don't worry about the fees, I'll cover it."
Krisha was shocked. She did not expect her father to have already planned Felix's path to take.
Seeing her father smiling at her, she was speechless.
…
Felix, on the other side of the phone, was as shocked as her.
No, by his widened eyes and mouth that went "O", he was utterly shocked.
He trembled.
Of course, he knew about the Azure Cleave Dojo. It was a dojo founded by a Beast Tamer Lord Shen Kael, also known as the Fourfold Edge.
It was located in the upper inner ring of the chambers city. If he traveled there everyday, it would take two hours or more back and forth.
However, it would be worth it.
Wait, like the Chambers High School, do I have a room in a dorm there?
As though hearing his thoughts, the mayor said, "You should get ready to pack your things. You will be leaving with Krisha tomorrow."
Felix was stunned. I haven't even informed my parents yet.
Thankfully, Krisha's voice echoed on the other end of the phone.
"Father, why so hasty? Surely, his parents aren't aware yet. And girls take more than a day to be ready, you know?"
The mayor's voice echoed. "Well, you only have two months left of preparation before the college entrance examination. Training your body as early as possible is a lot better. Also, there's no way Felix's parents wouldn't agree."
Krisha was silent, and so was Felix. The mayor's reasoning made sense.
The mayor said, "Also, it will be tomorrow that you two will register yourselves in the Beast Tamer Association. There's no rest for you two.
Felix, do you have any questions left?"
Felix was silent for a while and asked, "Will it be possible for the next month to register myself as an adventurer?"
The mayor was silent for a while.
He said, "It's because you want to be financially independent, won't you? I also heard about your circumstances.
Felix, let's be real, it's near impossible for you at the moment, nor even for the next month, to help your family out of the financial difficulties. I don't suggest that you risk your life.
Also, I have not told you yet, but you will receive a stipend—this is to cover the scabbard's cost or whatever you have to buy. It's a hundred thousand credits. However, this covers the cost for two months of your stay in the dojo. So, it's best that you invest them in yourself.
I'm telling you, it's worth it. After all, once your value gets higher, you'll receive a lot of credits to help your family's financial problems.
Since your parents can still handle it, then you don't have to worry about it.
In fact, becoming a financial independent is already more than enough to help them while you are improving yourself to acquire that dream of helping them.
I hope you understand, Felix. There's no need to rush it. Be slow and deliberate."
Slow and deliberate. The mayor's words continued to echo in Felix's mind.
He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and exhaled. He glanced at his mother and was relieved she didn't hear how the conversation went from the voice on the other side of the phone.
However, Sarah already had a slight idea in mind just by hearing Felix talking with the mayor, and felt ashamed as a parent, learning that his son was trying to shoulder their family's responsibilities.
She sighed.
After a while, Felix thanked the mayor again and again and greeted Krisha before ending the call…