Chapter 29 The hymn of mankind is the hymn of courage
This is another acute problem that we have to face.
Cedric fell silent for the second time.
When he didn't speak, Li En continued to say that he was an instructor after all, and he was getting better and better at talking.
"The Scarlet Riding God is very strong, very strong. It once forced Emperor Drakels into a desperate situation. If I were the only one, I would never be able to defeat it. Your Highness is its initiator and got its power. Why?
It will end like that."
"Because my power is not strong enough to control the Crimson Devil."
Cedric gritted his teeth and tried to look firmer, but everyone could see his wavering.
"Then how strong do you have to be to control the Crimson Demon King? In other words, can a human body really compete with the Riding God?"
"..."
Cedric was speechless when asked by Rean for the third time.
But this time he finally learned to be smart and no longer passively answered, but took the initiative to ask.
"What does Mr. Li En think it is? And how to overcome the loss of control of ghost power?"
"This is here." Rean pointed to his heart, "It is the heart, the strong will, and the strong heart. Your Excellency, the 'Swordsmith of Light' once said something that I still remember in my heart - 'Strength' and 'Sword'
It is just an extension of one's own body, and what wields it is the soul and will of one's own body. In the end, these will determine everything."
"Heart...will..." Cedric also pressed his hand on his heart.
"Yes, there is nothing wrong with pursuing power, but if you don't have the will to control it, the result will be like you and me. Not only can it not be used to protect others, but it will hurt yourself and hurt important people. Your Highness, if you want
To become a truly strong person, you must remember what I said and never forget—it is never strength that is unshakable, but will."
Cedric made this mistake before he came back. It was a fatal mistake. He simply pursued powerful power, ignored his will, and ultimately went astray.
When it comes to experience, it is more painful than suffering. Rean will definitely not have it easier than Cedric.
Just talking about the battle in Huangmo City, Rean's psychological shadow is definitely no worse than Cedric's. He even had the thought of "ah, it doesn't matter anymore, just do whatever you want" and gave up on himself.
But in the end, he cheered up with the encouragement of his companions, and continued to struggle in the torrent of the times, working hard, and contributing in his own way.
I want to become an instructor because I feel that I can pass on everything I have learned to those who come after me, so that they can avoid detours.
Crowe's death made Rean pay more attention to the connections between people while growing up, becoming more sensitive, stronger, and gentler.
This is true strength, and it is also the key opportunity for him to become a sword master.
"The true strong man...the unshakable will...I remember it."
After all, Cedric has not reached the final stage of madness, and he can still listen to the advice of others.
"It's just that I don't know how to have an unshakable will. This kind of thing is not something that I can't shake...it won't be shaken."
"Being able to think of this means that His Highness has already begun to embark on this path."
Rean finally showed a little smile.
"In my opinion, true strength has two key points: clear understanding and the courage to face it.
First of all, you need to know why you want to be strong and why you want to gain strength. It is not simply about saying I want strength. Only by understanding all of this can you have a clear goal, a clear direction and the motivation to fight for it.
In this way, even if you encounter setbacks, difficulties, or temptations from the outside world, you can still distinguish what is important and remain unmoved in the end.
For example, His Highness wants to get a perfect score in the next exam. Why should he get a perfect score? Because if he doesn’t get a perfect score, His Highness Alfin will laugh at His Highness.”
Hearing this, Cedric couldn't help laughing: "It sounds like something Alfin would do."
"But it's not that easy to get a perfect score. It requires enough effort and a lot of time. Your Highness is a member of the royal family. He is the center of attention no matter where he is. He will have many more contacts and invitations than ordinary people. This also requires a lot of effort.
Time.
There is only so much time, and it is not enough to do everything, so you have to make choices.
If you don’t have a clear understanding, you might become soft-hearted when someone invites you and just go with it, wasting the time you originally spent studying.
On the other hand, if there is, it would be easy to handle. What is more important, the invitation, or not being laughed at by His Highness Alfin, whichever is more important, go for that."
"It makes sense, but what about the courage to face it?" Cedric asked again.
"This is what I'm going to say next."
Although the example is childish, Li En has really thought about it all and it is not just a whim.
"People face many choices in their lives, and different choices will lead to different results. His Highness chose to socialize and gave up studying. Needless to say, the result was that he was laughed at by His Highness Alfin. His Highness gave up socializing and chose to study, which may also have negative consequences.
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Will the person who invited His Highness think that His Highness looks down on him, so he refuses the invitation? Will the people around him think that His Highness is too arrogant? This statement may be an exaggeration, but His Highness is the Crown Prince, and every move he makes attracts attention.
, it is easy to be over-interpreted."
Rean understands this very well. After talking to Alfin for a while at the dinner, he was immediately interpreted as being a candidate for the prince's consort. How can this be justified?
"These negative impacts are what people who make choices have to consider and face. In addition, what should I do if the exam does not perform well? What if something unexpected happens?
It is very difficult to think everything through and cover everything, but at least I have to understand what I am doing and have the courage to bear the consequences. No matter whether the result is good or bad, it is my own choice. I must face it and face it.
If it achieves this, it is not far away from a strong heart."
"Even if... we have to face something as terrifying as the Crimson Devil or the power of ghosts?" Cedric's voice was low.
"That's right. Things have happened to us. We can either stop moving forward because of fear, or we must have the courage to face it and accept it. The former will not change anything and will only allow history to repeat itself. The latter
It means growth - maybe it is biased to say this, but it is indeed easier for people to grow and become stronger in adversity."
"Calm down, be clear-headed, recognize fear, face fear, overcome fear - is this what Mr. Rean wants to express?" Cedric concluded...
"Yes." Rean nodded, "Your Highness knows that the subject I teach is history. After a thorough understanding of human history, it is not difficult to find that this is not only my personal example, but also the source of the strength of countless great pioneers - the hymn of mankind is
A hymn of courage, the greatness of mankind is the greatness of courage."