Supreme Magus novel Chapter 2284

"M rank soldiers aren't born. They are forged every day in boot camps like this one. If you want to be like them, stop finding excuses for what you lack and work hard to overcome your limits.

"Stop chasing someone else's dream and find your own. If you really want to achieve greatness, discover your talents and use them to climb to the top of your own mountain instead of wasting time on a path that doesn't belong to you.

"I had to die to learn this lesson. Be better than me or join me, I don't care which.

There's plenty of room for new members in the Demon legion." Trion turned around giving Lith a nod as a thank you before disappearing back into his shadow.

"Well, that covers pretty much everything." Morok was the only one who hadn't been moved by the speech. "Unless you want us to kick some ass to teach these newbies a lesson, I'd say we are done here."

Tepper glared at Morok for one second before taking a deep breath to relax.

'I'd kick myself in the butt for calling Eari here. Berion warned me. Sergeant Earthman warned me. Heck, even Eari himself warned me.' He thought.

"Some ass-kicking would be perfect, cadet 2978." Tepper actually said. "Today you maggots will have the honor to have a Drill Captain along with your Sergeants."

The troops widened their eyes a bit which was the army equivalent of a desperate groan.

"Do whatever you want as long as they sustain no crippling injury. It's too early for a pleasant vacation in the infirmary." The Sergeant turned around, giving Lith the salute. "Thanks for keeping our brothers and sister alive and giving them one more chance to fight the good fight."

Then, he lowered his gaze, giving Lith's shadow the salute.

"Thanks for your service, Sergeant Verhen. If one of those idiots survives their first mission, it will be thanks to your speech. With your permission, I'm going to steal it."

Lith's eyes turned white as he returned the salute and spoke with Trion's voice.

"By all means, Sergeant Tepper. Feel free to paint me as idiotic as you need. My reputation is a small price to pay if it allows the kids to learn from my mistakes. Turn me into a cautionary tale if you have to."

"As a man, you have indeed been an idiot. In death, however, you have transcended into a hero and a legend. That's how intend to paint you, Sergeant."

The white light disappeared from Lith's eyes as Trion went back to his slumber in the Void Sigil. Lith nodded at Tepper as a thank you before bidding Berion, Vipli, and Morok goodbye.

"Let's go, Dad. You better drive. Mom seems to feel unwell." Lith gave Elina a brief hug and plenty of handkerchiefs.

She was seconds away from bursting into tears and was holding herself together only because she was surrounded by a bunch of strangers.

"Sure thing. I'm taking the lead, Baron Wyalon. Please, follow me." Raaz said.

"There's no rush, Lord Verhen. Lady Verhen." The Baron gave them both a deep bow knowing there was no place for him in the pain they were experiencing.

It took a while to reach their destination because Raaz kept driving in circles until Elina ran out of tears and managed to regain her cool.