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Upon arrival at the backyard, Mr. Cyclone, Eileen, and Little Dragon all changed into long-sleeved winter clothes.

Let's not talk about Little Dragon for now. Mr. Cyclone even questioned its ability to keep warm due to its emphasis on the exposed chest design.

In contrast, Eileen's clothes appeared quite conservative. Although she didn't usually wear overly revealing clothes, she leaned towards a cute style.

This time was no exception. The upper body was just casual attire, while the lower body consisted of a pair of shorts, paired with adorable knee-high black stockings.

Both of their outfits made Mr. Cyclone have the urge to take them back to the room for a battle right away.

But unfortunately, there had been too many battles, and it took a toll on his body.

At this moment, it would be nice to distract himself with work and give his body a rest.

"Master!!"

It seemed that Shia was really happy. When she saw Mr. Cyclone, she couldn't stop smiling.

After a night, Joshua had prepared new clothes for the two children. They no longer wore the tattered clothes from yesterday, but instead put on slightly more glamorous outfits.

"Am I this happy to have you as my master?"

"Yes!"

"Good, are you full? Do you have energy now?"

"Yes, Master!"

Full of enthusiasm, Shia looked forward to Mr. Cyclone teaching her the first lesson as her master.

However...

"Alright, let's see how long you can last, Eileen!"

With a call, Eileen stepped forward beside Mr. Cyclone.

Then, Mr. Cyclone princess-carried Eileen in his arms.

Not understanding the situation, Shia asked.

"What...is this?"

"Don't you get it? It's endurance! Hurry up and carry your little sister, like me~"

"Uh?!"

"Don't uh! Are you learning or not!?"

"I'm learning! I want to learn!!"

Watching Chio nod in agreement, Shia followed Mr. Cyclone's example and picked up Chio.

"Oh, you still have some strength~"

"Of course!"

"Alright, follow me."

While tightly holding onto Eileen, Mr. Cyclone took Shia around the backyard.

After a lap, Shia started sweating.

"Don't push yourself too hard~ If your hand breaks, I won't take responsibility."

"I, I can..."

"Big brother..."

Seeing Shia's trembling hands, Mr. Cyclone gently tossed Eileen upwards, showing that he still had a lot of strength left.

"If your stamina is lacking, you'll have to do more physical training from today."

"But, but I've been doing physical training every day..."

Using every ounce of strength, Shia persisted in carrying Chio.

"Oh, really?"

Because she exerted too much force, Shia's face had turned red.

However, this was also the first time Shia showed unhappiness. She had just been happily learning a moment ago.

"....But, why is it physical training!? Didn't we agree? Teach me to fight with wisdom!?"

"Are you...stupid?"

Interrupting Shia's question, Mr. Cyclone said expressionlessly.

Indeed, at the beginning, Shia clearly stated her reason for becoming Mr. Cyclone's disciple.

It wasn't about fighting with physical strength, but about fighting with wisdom.

"Big brother!!!"

Human stamina was ultimately limited, and Shia had reached her limit. With a loud shout from Chio, Shia knelt down while still holding Chio.

Although she maintained the posture of carrying Chio, her arms had already touched the ground, freeing Shia's hands.

Breathing heavily, Shia said loudly.

"Physical strength is just the difference between adults and children. As long as I train every day, I will get stronger in this aspect too!! But what I want to learn is that strength...the kind that can defeat the Prime Minister and the witch, like my master..."

Unable to speak, Shia lifted her head and looked directly at her master. The words she wanted to say became stuck in her throat.

Although there was a trace of surprise on Eileen's face, and there was a moment of hesitation in Little Dragon's eyes, Mr. Cyclone remained unmoved, still expressionless.

"Did I not say before? What you are doing now... is it physical training?"

"Uh?!"

With a low voice, it felt as if an invisible force was emanating from around Mr. Cyclone.

"I said, this is to test your endurance as a man."

"What... what's the difference?"

"Difference? Look at me, if I were to ask you now..."

"Honey..."

Eileen sensed it, this was something that only Eileen, who was being held, could feel, even Little Dragon was unable to notice.

"I'm just like you now, I have no physical strength left."

Holding someone in the same way, circling around the backyard in the same way.

The person in front of him had always appeared very calm, but at this moment, Shia finally understood.

Watching Mr. Cyclone let go of Eileen and Eileen, worriedly touching Mr. Cyclone's arm, Shia seemed to understand something.

"Do you understand?"

"I... I understand..."

Mr. Cyclone didn't explain clearly, he just turned and left. There was no need to say too much, as long as Shia understood.

In a battle of wits, in any situation, one should never reveal their weaknesses, even if they have exhausted their physical strength, they should still act as if nothing is wrong.

Shia understood this, understood his first shortcoming.

But Mr. Cyclone didn't turn around, he continued walking towards the outside of the mansion.

For Mr. Cyclone, there was no need for an explanation, it was not meaningful to say anything.

Because he was just pretending.