Chapter 10:Training
The news of Grey taking the test quickly spread over the entire city. Grey was pretty famous in the city, due to not being an Elementalist. They really didn't expect Grey would still be hopeful in awakening his element.
It's already been so long, yet he still thinks he can awaken it, some were pessimistic about it and felt Grey just wanted to make a fool of himself. Others felt there might be a good chance he might awaken.
They all couldn't wait for the next test to happen, what would happen that day was unknown. But what they knew was that there is certainly going to be a scene that day, and they were all looking forward to it.
People hate being bored, so when they knew something was going to happen, they can't help but be excited. They don't care if it's the misfortune of others, so long as it doesn't affect them, they're good with it.
Nothing major has happened in the city since the time Jonas rose to fame and Grey fell during the test 3 years ago. Although Grey retaking the test wasn't anything major, at least it will give them something to talk about for some time, regardless of the outcome.
Grey started his hard training once again, only this time, all his focus was placed on trying to comprehend the Lightning element. Before he started, he knew it would be hard. Well currently, he is cursing the man for not telling him how hard it was.This creation is firmly rooted in the depths of Nøv€lß¡n★
They looked at her and felt she was just as rash as her child. Some even left angrily thinking she didn't want to hear what they wanted to say. Martha didn't try to stop them, she knew they had her best interest at heart, but they will definitely understand when the time came.
She saw how hard Grey was trying to comprehend the element, so he could increase his talent. Regardless of everything, she was really happy seeing how hardworking Grey was.
At dinner, Grey told her how difficult it was for him to comprehend the element.
"You don't expect to be successful right off the bat, do you. Everything takes time and perseverance, no one wakes up an overnight success. You might be talented but lazy, someone who has an average talent will surely surpass you if he is hardworking. Strive to be the best you can, never compare yourself with others. Behind every successful individual, there are countless days of pure hard work. Remember this, people don't care about the battle, only the result" Martha advised him gently.
She knew what Grey needs now is time, with time, he can achieve it all. So she wants to ensure he doesn't rush when doing things lest he makes a mistake.
Grey looked at his mother for a long time and her words resounded in his head continuously. Sometimes, he feels his mother is too wise for someone her age. He never says this out though, he knew just how fierce she was. There was this one time she froze his father because they were having an argument.
(Martha is a water Elementalist, so she also has the ability to freeze things)
She had never told him her grade or what grade her talent is, but he knew it was definitely not lower than Purple, it might even be higher. But he is definitely scared of her, well, scared really isn't the right word. He prefers using the term 'respect'.
Grey never tries to upset her, because, she just freezes his legs to the ground and according to her, 'trains' him to her heart's content. That way, there is no way for him to run.