Chapter 18: Increasing Strength...
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In the blink of an eye, fifteen days had passed. Kranos had been training alone throughout this period, and his progress had been remarkable. He could now perform the fifth-stage sword techniques with ease and could barely execute the sixth stage as well.
His control over the Knight's Breathing Technique had also improved—he could now hold each pose for about an hour. This was the result of Kranos's intense and focused training. He barely spared time for anything else other than eating
If it weren't for the medicinal baths Mother keeps preparing for me, I doubt I would have progressed this quickly, he thought.
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"It's finally time to receive an elemental cultivation technique from my parents," Kranos muttered with a faint smile as he rose from bed. Unlike his usual habit of staying up all night, he had rested properly the night before. He wanted to be in perfect condition before beginning his cultivation for the day.
Without waiting to be called for breakfast, Kranos rushed out of his room. As expected, his mother was in the kitchen, preparing breakfast, while his father sat in the parlor, studying a scroll that was as thick as a book.
Seeing Kranos coming out, they were surprised for a moment before quickly nodding in acknowledgment; Kranos greeted them respectfully as well. After which he proceeded to help his mother in the kitchen while also setting the dining for breakfast.
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