Staring at Yato in disbelief, the realization of the vast difference in our abilities hit like a ton of bricks. It was both awe-inspiring and frustrating.
"You're a natural? Seriously?" I exclaid, a mix of disbelief and envy evident in my tone.
Yato chuckled, "Yes, it's a rare trait. So individuals are naturally attuned to certain magical abilities, and for , mana manipulation ca naturally. But don't let that discourage you, Lucas. Your progress is remarkable for soone learning it consciously."
Despite his encouraging words, a lingering frustration gnawed at .
The world is cruel, how can he be so overpowered? I an from my perspective he is a cheat item that shouldn't have existed in the world.
But he did!
Also, I shouldn't be talking about cheat items after all I also have cheat items that in the world no one should have.
What cheat team I'm talking about? Well, Luminor crystal shard, with that shard I got my limiter removed and that is the reason for how fast I can learn the fundantals of Mana Coating.
After all, Yato already said that learning just fundantals takes almost months.
So in that sense, I should not talk about Yato's existence because in the upcoming years, I will be stronger than him but with Yato's help, that process has been fastening.
Everything is perfect but there is still one problem remains, the problem is that Joantha hasn't contacted since I told him I want the information about those 3 people.
'I wonder what taking him this long to get that information.'
-Clank!
-Clank!
Anyway, I threw away two glass bottles of Mana potion and stamina recovery potion after drinking them.
As I discarded the empty glass bottles, the frustration with Yato's overwhelming abilities lingered. However, a mont of introspection reminded of the advantages I possessed—my own set of "cheat items."
The Luminor crystal shard, a potent artefact that had removed my limiter, played a pivotal role in accelerating my learning process. Despite Yato's natural affinity for mana manipulation, my progress was propelled by this otherworldly aid.
Taking a deep breath, I acknowledged the peculiar balance of strengths and circumstances that shaped my journey. The world, with its twists and turns, often revealed unexpected facets of power.
As the clinking sound of discarded bottles echoed in the snowy adow, I couldn't shake the lingering concern about Joantha's prolonged silence. The promised information about those three individuals remained elusive.
'I hope he's alright. Maybe there are complications in obtaining the information,' I speculated, attempting to ease the unease that tugged at the edges of my thoughts.
"By the way, are you feeling hungry?" Yato said breaking my chain of thoughts.
"...Uh, I guess?" I responded, slightly puzzled.
What's with the sudden question?
"Good. Then let's go on a hunt," he declared.
"Okay? Sure." I said still in puzzlent, I thought he would going to train until I was dead door but I guess he had so humanity inside him too.
***
I take back what I said about 'Humanity' I did of Yato he didn't have one beat of Humanity inside him.
"You know, master, when you ntioned going on a hunt, I thought we were going to hunt a fox or sothing," I remarked.
Yato chuckled. "Where's the fun in that, my dear disciple?"
I raised an eyebrow. "So, the epito of fun for you is hunting down an entire pack of Frostclaw Bears?
As of now, we had ascended to the peak of the snow-covered mountain that we were on earlier.
As soon as we arrived, from our vantage point, we spotted a cluster of caves nestled in the mountainside in the distance and a pack of white polar bears living there.
Only these polar bears were unlike any I saw on National Geographic in my past life.
They towered twice the size of the polar bears back on my Earth.
Yes, they were mana beasts, and they were known as Frostclaw Bears.
Any monster or beast reaching the [D-] rank, possessed the ability to wield a few Ice magic spells.
And I'm sure they must be at [C-] rank.
Currently, we were hidden within the cover of the nearby woods, out of their sight and undetected by their senses.
From a rough estimation, I counted their numbers to be around thirty.
"No, my dear disciple, the epito of fun for is watching my dear disciple tackle the task of hunting down the entire pack of Frostclaw Bears alone."
...Huh? Wait! Hold on, hold on, hold on! Is he seriously expecting to hunt them alone?! What?!
"...No! Wait a minute, absolutely not!"
"If you think you're in trouble or you're about to die, just shout for help," with that said, Yato grabbed the back of my neck.
"No! Master, I will die! Please don't do this–!" As I was in the middle of begging him to let go, Yato tightened his grip on my neck.
With a surge of strength, he pulled backwards before lifting off the ground and forcefully throwing forward into the air.
As I soared through the air, my protests echoed in the snowy expanse. Yato's nonchalant deanour and his insistence on this audacious solo hunt left grappling with the impending danger.
"Master, this is insane!" I shouted, my voice barely audible over the rushing wind.
Yato's distant voice carried back, "Show what you've learned, Lucas! Adapt to the situation!"
In midair, I frantically assessed the pack of Frostclaw Bears below. Thirty pairs of cold, calculating eyes fixated on as I hurtled toward the impending challenge.
Summoning the mana coating, I enveloped my body in a protective layer, preparing for the inevitable impact. The mont my feet touched the ground, the bears responded with a collective growl, the frigid air thick with tension.
Without hesitation, I evaded the charging bears, my agility heightened by the mana coating.
Quickly jumping back I continue to evade the attacks of Frost's claw bear.
Their number is too high for to take them head-on.
'Damnit.' gritting my teeth I duck my head as the claw of a bear cos near my neck.
-Thud!
A giant tree was torn apart into shades as a claw hit the tree, if that attack had hit then I would have been a goner.
"Astral Dash!"
Knowing that there was no way for to save myself from them I activated my movent art.
With a swift activation of Astral Dash, I blurred through the snowy landscape, evading the relentless assault of the Frostclaw Bears. The speed granted by the movent art allowed to manoeuvre through their ranks, creating disarray among the massive creatures.
Coming stop, I hide behind a giant bolder and try to catch my breath.
Because of Mana Coating, I'm not freezing to death but I know that soon enough I will freeze to death if can't change my situation.
'There is only one way for to kill them all without getting near them.'
-Swoosh!
Thinking so I took out my Nightshadow bow from the smart bracelet and was ready myself for round two.
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