Elthesia looked at skeptically, eyeing from head to toe.
What? I questioned, a little uncomfortable at her stare.
And how will you achieve that exactly? Wont you be a little busy? You have studies, training and all. How will you have ti to search and collect for your tails? she asked pointedly.
Ill get there. I will graduate and beco stronger than I am now. Strong enough that this body will not break once it receives my tails. And then I will hunt for my tails and face my foes.
Itll take too long. If you stick to studying in the Imperial Academy to beco strong, itll take too long.
No. Ill train any mont I have.
She suddenly sighed and shook her head. Disbelief? Disappointnt? I wasnt really sure.
What if there is a faster way for you to beco strong? A faster way for you to collect your tails? A faster way for you to beco a Colored Monarch? But in return, youll have to leave the life you currently have?
I was a little confused at my sisters words. I was hoping shed give one hell of so training so I could beco strong. There was no one else in Praiji I could ask to be my teacher on that, only her. A way to beco strong? But I had to leave?
-I cant leave my friends. And what the hell is a Colored Monarch?
First off, whats a Colored Monarch? I asked my sister, confusion pretty much obvious in both my face and voice.
Theyre the strongest in Afasia. Or at least in the mortal realm. But their powers can rival that of the Celestials and even the demons. A bunch of shadow leaders that manipulate the course of history in the background.
I thought that was you. I pointed out.
Pfft. Im not the only one. But with the war against the demons getting closer, they will probably be resurfacing, fight in the frontlines and stake their claims in this world.
I nodded my head in understanding. They sounded pretty cool, it made want to sohow join their ranks.
-Being recognized as a Colored Monarch, I have to be one of the strongest. But-
Cant you just train yourself? I suggested. I an, you know what youre doing. Plus, as you said, I have a life and my friends here. I cant just leave. We promised each other that well be together every step of the way!
I see. she replied with such a look of lancholy. How about a sparring session with , Luna?
-Shes seriously still going to call that? Fine. I do know nas have power and the Celestials might find prematurely.
At this ti of the night? People are asleep you know. They might wake up in panic, thinking theyre getting attacked again.
Not here, dumbass. she scoffed. We both know the two of us going all out will be more than just a re disturbance.
-True.
Why do you suddenly want to have a sparring session with ? I asked, a little curious at the sudden offer.
Its been a long ti since we fought each other in a mock battle. I want to see how much youve improved for the last few months. I want to see the current space between us, between our powers and abilities. she answered, flashing a rather sweet smile.
I knew that smile. It was her I-have-plans-on-ruining-you smile. It sent shivers up my spine and just shook my head to get my disturbed imagination out of my head.
Sure. But where are we having it?
In the Celestine Territory of course. No one would mind and no one would stop us.
Point taken.
Do you want to change or sothing?
I looked at my clothes, it was the sa clothes I wore while wandering around the city that morning. It wasnt an outfit suited for battles, but I liked it because I could move freely in it.
Nah, Im good. Just let get Vyfal. My legs might give up after our mock battle. Im pretty sure I dont want to be carried like a sack of potatoes by you again.
Elthesia only laughed and shook her head.
***
Elthesia and I were in a clearing sowhere in the forest of the Celestine Territory. It was our usual training area; away from the villages therefore we would not be troubling any villagers.
I had my dual swords out and was in a defensive position. My gaze was locked on Elthesia who was standing a few feet away from . On her hand was a mages staff and I could feel magical energy swirl around her.
Elthesia and I had the sa type of power. Well sort of. She had a very large reserve of mana and could manipulate magical energy as she wished, which was why she could cast any type of magic. It was the reason she was called a sorceress rather than a mage.
anwhile, I could manipulate energy itself, the one inside and the one around , bending it to my will, aiding in my battles. There was also the manifestation of that power into Fox Fire, a technique to use energy in its purest form.
Almost everything I knew about how to fight ca from Elthesia, both as Nyxtriel and Luna, so I wasnt sure if I could actually win against her.
-But theres no harm in trying.
No one moved for a few seconds, until I did the first one. I threw a ball of fox fire towards my sister, but she evades it with swift movents. She then lunges at , swinging her staff in my direction. I parried her staff with my swords and attempted to kick her but she stopped my leg and instead threw to the edge of the clearing.
I groaned as I got up from the tree I was thrown at, checking if I did not break a bone or sothing.
But before I could even get my full bearings, I was barraged by elental attacks; fire, lightning, ice, water, etc.
-Shes truly the strongest magic user in the continent!
I was amazed at Elthesias sheer power and skill. There was currently no one could pull off such an attack. It was one of the things that made her stand atop the magic wielders of Afasia.
I did not want to get hit, so I ran around the clearing, dodging the spells and parrying so once one got too close. Dust obscured my vision and I couldnt find where she was. I got down to one knee and used the energy within the earth to track her, kind of like the earth spell Radar, only I was using energy rather than magic.
-Thats strange
I couldnt find her!
All of sudden, I felt sothing above . But it was too late. I couldnt run away. I couldnt even parry the attack. Elthesia ca at with a flaming fist, hitting square in the face. The blow rattled in the head, enough for black spots to swarm my vision.
I crumpled to the ground, on the verge of unconsciousness.
In the state of my consciousness slowly slipping away, I swore I heard her say; Dang it little sister, you have too much things to learn.
And then darkness.
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A/N:
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