It was already evening when Liam returo his new home. He was in a good mood after meeting the homeless.

  Although the feelings of the ‘old’ Liam didirely transte, he still sidered the small unity good people judging from his memories.

  Liam was indeed determio help them. After all he was fident to earn a lot of money from the game.

  Not ied in fame or fortune, Liam khat he would earn more than he could ever spend.

  Two months…

  This was the time when the currency exge opened in his past life, multiplying the importance of Fate of aboul.

  With its unpreted pyer base, it soon became like a sed world, allowing many smart people to make a fortune. Naturally, Liam was among them.

  By the time he achieved his fifth championship the young man had eveaken his billionaire parents.

  Liam felt fident about his future as he ehe doctor’s apartment. He immediately spotted Serena helping Merida i, bringing a smile to his face.

  “Ah! Brother you’re back!”

  Serena called out excitedly, dropping the vegetables in her hand and running over to hug Liam.

  The young man hankfully at Merida as he noticed the , white clothes Serena was wearing. Those were the same Merida gave the workers in her ic.

  “Hey, Serena!”

  The young girl buried her head in Liam’s chest. But as her hands hugged her brother, she felt a strange sensation.

  Peeking past Liam’s body, Serena found the small bear her brother was hiding behind his back.

  “Sergeant!”

  Sere out a joyous shout as Liam handed her the stuffed animal.

  “You’re the best, brother!

  Did you go bae? Oh maybe it’s not home anymore…

  But did you see the others? How are they doing?”

  Liam patted Serena’s head gently.

  “They are doing fine. Everyone asked about you, missing my cute sister.”

  “Oh. I also miss them. Should we visit them?”

  “Let’s first get settled here. I promised the others to help them after earning some money.”

  At this moment Merida’s skeptical voice came:

  “You got a job?”

  “I’m about to.”

  The doctor fell silent. Liam noticed her eyes wandering to his bandaged hand, awkwardly hiding it behind his back.

  “We will talk about this ter. Let’s eat first.”

  Liam and Serena obediently sat down. The trio enjoyed a sumptuous meal. Laughter sounded in the apartment.

  After eating their fill, Sereuro her room while Liam stayed under Merida’s urging.

  The resolute woman sat him down in the living room, undoing the bandage on his hand.

  Three wounds were revealed, blood dried around Liam’s hand.

  Liam tried to e up with an expnation, but the experienced doctnized a hunter’s injuries without fail.

  Merida scolded Liam for a long time while treating his hand. The doctor only stopped when Liam promised to never hunt again.

  Liam also khat Merida was worried about him and his sister. But fortunately, he already earned enough mooday and had o go out into the wilderness again.

  At the same time, Liam felt touched about Merida’s care. He certainly wouldn’t fet her iure.

  Liam spent the rest of the day browsing the i befoing to bed.

  This time, he slept on his own mattress.

  The m Liam woke up early. He threw his clothes bought yesterday on the floor as he thankfully took the white w clothes Merida prepared for him as well.

  Serena was still sleeping when Liam left. He made a quick breakfast, leaving the bread out for the two women befoing out.

  Finally, Liam felt fident about his looks again. He wore white clothes and had bck hair. It was a bit too long for his taste and his face was still pale, but at least Liam didn’t o be ashamed as he left the house towards the upper city.

  Liam stepped on the brought walkway running along the elevated streets.

  He squinted as the sun shoo his face, hanging in the blue sky. No snow covered the roads.

  Liam remembered the pce he found oer yesterday, beginning his walk.

  Liam ehe view of this modern city. The asn’t too crowded as the city was still in the process of being poputed.

  Large walls with many gss parts prevented people from leaving the walkway randomly.

  Liam ehe view as he walked, soon reag another district with lower roofs and some more natural decoration.

  He arrived before a gate leading to an open area framed by a white stone wall. A few smaller buildings could be seen, their old style not quite fitting in with the city’s high-rises.

  The few letters above the gate were paled by the sun, f a name.

  ‘Winding Dragon Martial Dojo’.

  Liam nodded as this was the pce he had sought out. But as he looked around, he was surprised as the few people ing and going didn’t look like martial masters.

  But Liam could only shrug his shoulders as he entered. A smooth stone floor felt good below his feet, some pnts a touch of color in this city dominated by steel.

  Liam approached the rgest buildiering through wide open doors he found a ter not far away.

  “Wele to Winding Dragon Martial Dojo. What I do for you?”

  “Hi. I came tister.”

  “Sure. Here, this is our tract. Just make sure to pay on time.”

  Liam was somewhat surprised as he looked at the white paper handed out to him.

  So easy?

  But as he studied the tract, he realized something.

  “Sorry. There must be a misuanding. I didn’t e for a training room.”

  “What? Are you sure?”, questiohe receptionist, her voice heavy with doubt.

  “Well, if possible, I do need one, but I also came to learn martial arts.”

  The receptionist looked at Liam silently. Obviously, she took a sed to process this information.

  “W… wait a sed, I o get the master.”

  Liam was fused as he watched the receptionist leave and soourn with an old man. He was barefooted, wearing a red training uniform, his long white hair bound behind his back.

  The man’s eyes immediately fell on Liam, squinting.

  “Sarah told me you want to learn martial arts?”

  “Yes, Sir. Please teach me!”

  Liam didn’t dare to be disrespectful. He could feel a faint aura emitted by the old man.

  “Why?”

  “Well, to defend myself.”

  The man’s eyes were sharp, gng at the wound on Liam’s hand.

  “Are you a hunter?”

  “Not anymore.”

  “Hmm.”

  Suddenly the old man moved. A fist rushed through the air.

  Liam felt his chest tighten as his eyes opened wildly. He tried to dodge backwards, but he couldn’t get rid of the fist. Fortunately, it stopped right in front of his face.

  “Not bad. You have a bit of foundation. e with me.”

  Liam gulped as he looked at the old man’s back.

  “Thank you for teag me.”

  “Mhm.”

  The two meo a different building where Liam was told to ge his clothes before entering a spaartial arts gym.

  A young man and woman were versing in low voices as they turowards the door.

  They stared in surprise at Liam following the old man.

  “A udent?!”

  “Really? Who would’ve…”

  The old man interrupted his students gossip with a scoff. He turowards Liam.

  “Let’s introduce ourselves.

  My name is Aldwyn Baker. For you it’s either master or Master Baker.

  I am a master in the Winding Dragon Art. These two are your senior brother and senior sister.”

  “Wele, junior brother. I’m Silva. I have been training with Master Baker for four years.”

  “Hey. I’m Felix. I came here three years ago! Silva is my sister.”

  “o meet you. I’m Liam.”

  The three youngsters each other. Felix was more outgoing, with a bright smile on his face. Meanwhile Silva seemed somewhat reserved, speaking in a mellow voice.

  But both siblings gave Liam a friendly feeling as they weled him.

  “Good. Since we are done, let’s focus. Liam, stand here.

  Eyes up front. Stabilize your mind.

  Since we have a udent, I will teach the foundations today. It will also be beneficial for the both of you.

  The foundation in the most important in martial arts! Never fet this!

  No 10-star starlight master could grow up with a shaky foundation.

  ht. Liam! Do you know the ranks of martial artists?”

  “Only vaguely, from my parents, sir.”

  “Well, let Silva and Felix teach you ter. Now I will teach you something we call in pose in out school of martial arts.”

  The in pose was focused on keeping the core of your body stable. Its name already showed that it was the in of all moves, allowing you to mobilize all energy in your body.

  Liam didn’t pin as Master Baker stantly corrected him, letting him train until his muscles hurt and his body felt tired.

  When evening came, he was finally done. His body ached reminding him of the time he trained for the sprint championship as he dragged it bae.