Can a battle crazed hero be the savior of humanity?

The request

Gin

A few weeks had passed since I almost lost my life at the hands of Orion. I had sustained enough injuries to kill me, but they didn’t. All thanks to the family doctor who was a skilled healing mage.

The wounds to my exterior might have healed and rehabilitation was going fine so far, but the wounds to my pride were wounds that no doctor could possibly heal.

I had been holed up in my room for so long, with the exemption of my trips to the training room for rehab. The only person I talked to during the time period was mother, and that was simply because she wouldn’t mind her business and let me be.

I avoided contact with anyone from school, including Isaak.

Unfortunately, my leave of absence had come to an end, Mother managed to convince me to return to school. I couldn’t refuse her whenever she asked for anything.

After spending minutes that felt like hours in front of a mirror, I was off to school. My new resolve was getting strong enough to pay Orion back the favor.

In just a few weeks, it was like I had been forgotten by the entire school, maybe the entire world even, such disrespect.

As I walked down the halls, there were no murmurs, no whispers, nobody even looked at me. They all went about their businesses like I wasn’t in existence. Me, a Sofiaso, was being ignored. Even if no one in my family would say it, I knew I didn’t deserve to bear the name.

“Hey, buddy! Finally decided to show up huh?” My thoughts of self hatred were interrupted by Isaak, who through a hand over my shoulder.

“What do you want?” I asked, I made sure my voice sounded as emotionless as possible.

“How dare you ask me that? Is that anyway to talk to a friend you ghosted for almost a month? I was worried about you, man. I thought you might have died but at the same time, I knew you’re too stubborn to die like that” Isaak expressed.

Disappearing for weeks and not even letting him visit me was probably wrong. It was but I had the pressing need to be alone at the time.

“Leave me alone” I responded, walking ahead of him.

As I walked past the arena, I suddenly had a chill run up my spine. It must have been from the trauma.

I wanted to leave that place as fast as I could but I wasn’t ready to go to class yet. Not after everything that had happened.

Something caught my eye, someone. In an instant, I got a bright idea.

Carolynn Jonas’s father was the head researcher in magic research and weapons development.

Without wasting anytime, I ditched the class I was going to attend and made my way towards the weapons workshop building. It was located in the campus just opposite ours. Before long, I had gotten there. The surroundings were crowded, but not as crowded as the main campus. The only people who worked in the workshop were the staff, researchers, and the upperclassmen who chose to be interns.

There was a senior at the entrance, I knew he was a senior because his blazer was brown, instead of the black my grade wears.

“You, take me to doctor Jonas” I commanded.

The boy turned, I could tell that he was using his eyes to examine me from head to feet.

“Who are you? Get lost” he responded sternly.

“You will not disrespect me! Do you know who I am?!” I am Gin Sof-“ I took a pause. Who was I really? Did I have any right to walk around acting like I was some kind of big shot? A person like Orion handed my *ss to me.

“I have no time to bicker with you. Take me to Mr. Jonas now!” I said.

“Or else? What are you going to do?” He asked. I didn’t get the impression that he was mocking me. I just got the feeling that he didn’t care.

“I might have to make you take me to him” I responded, banging my fist against my palm.

“Damn brat, you seem to have no manners” he held me by the collar.

“Boys boys boys, what’s the commotion about?” A man said Lazily. He had sleepy green coloured eyes, blond hair and he reeked of cigarettes. Marcus Jonas, I hadn’t seen him in so long but I recognized him.

“Sir, this kid says he’s here to see you. I was trying to explain that-“

“Gin Sofiaso, it seems you’re back from the point of death. We sure thought you were a goner that time” He interrupted the boy, scanning me with his eyes.

“We? You were there?” I asked.

“You see, only Nathaniel was aware of your little duel from the get go. It was a bit suspicious that he left the staff meeting halfway.I got a tip from a student and I decided to check in, that’s when I saw what was going on. Too bad I got here too late” He explained. His eyes saddened.

“I see. Can I talk to you sir? I’m here in regards to something else” I said.

He looked at his wrist watch, then he looked back up at me.

“I’m a very busy man, be quick with it” he said.

“I- I want to get stronger. You probably know about my predicament already. I’m sure your daughter told you” I said.

“What do you want? Does it look like I manufacture magic here?” He takes a deep sigh.

“Sir! I want you to build magic weapons for me! You have to do this for me!” I yelled as loud as I could. I wanted to sound very sincere in my request.

“Son, I think you should give up, you’re hurting yourself at this point” Jonas said, staring me straight in the eyes.

“But- why?” I asked. It felt like all my confidence was about to be stripped away, but I couldn’t let my resolve be shaken.

“You not only lack magical skills or affinities, your mana level is awfully low for a human being. You’d never be able to power any magic weapons” He said. It looked like the words were heavy even coming out of his mouth.

“Does it really matter?! I’ll find another way. I mean, someone else can power my weapon right? Right?” I asked. I was desperate. My pride was non existent at that point.

Jonas looked at me again for a while, then he had a hearty laugh and pat me on the shoulder.

“You’re an interesting character, let’s make a bargain. Tell me, what do I get in return?” He questioned.

I couldn’t think of anything no matter how hard I tried. Marcus Jonas was one of the most important men in Fritia, even if he wasn’t very wealthy.

He wasn’t a chosen, neither was his wife. He managed to get his family into the inner walls by his intelligence, it’s been rumored that intelligence might be his magic skill after all.

“What can I possibly bargain with a man like this?” I pondered.

“Anything! I’ll give you anything you want” I said, my resolve unshaken.

“Amazing! That’s what I like to here. Now, will you join the workshop?” He said with sparkling eyes.

“Of cour- wait, what?” I questioned. He was asking me to join the workshop department?! What would happen to my dream of wanting to be the strongest mage from my family?

“Sir, are you sure about this? I mean, he’s a good for nothing delinquent” the annoying senior blurted.

“I’ll kill you!” I snapped at him.

“Try, just try it. I dare you!” He yelled.

“Boys, quiet down!” the soft spoken Mr. Jonas yelled at us. We had pushed him to the edge.

“Sorry sir” we said in unison.

Jonas stroked his hair as if trying to regain composure.

“So, what’s it going to be, son?” He asked.

He proposed that I help in weapons development, I knew nothing about it, nor did I have any interest. I just wanted weapons.

“If this is the price I have to pay-“ I thought.

“Mr. Jonas, I’ll join the workshop department!” I responded.

He tapped my shoulders multiple times while laughing heartily.

“Sir, are you sure? This boy, he’ll cause troubles for us in the workshop!” The annoying senior yelled.

I had a comeback for him, but I was interrupted by Mr. Jonas who was staring at me with murderous intent.

“Causing trouble? You won’t do that right? Sofiaso?” He asked in a cold, intimidating tone.

“N- No Sir, I swear” As much as I hate to admit it, I was terrified by the aura I felt. I finally understood why Carolynn was the way she was.

“Good good, glad we could have an understanding” he said, his intimidating aura returning to a meek smile.

A sudden development, me becoming a weapon’s developer.