Chapter 83: 54 – The Next Level

[Ding-dong!]

Hmm? Is it Morpheus?

When Amara got up from the desk and went to the entry room, she saw that her prediction was wrong. She darted over and pulled the angel into a tight hug as she squealed in delight. “Fluffles! I thought you weren’t coming back for a while!”

Ezme replied in a tired voice. “I realized that we need to address some things about your training. It’s better not to wait.”

Amara pulled away and scowled as she took in the exhausted angel’s appearance. That bitch. Ezme just left recently and she’s already worn out! Alarice is clearly overworking her!

“Are you alright?” Amara asked with concern. 

“I’m fine.” Ezme replied with a tired smile. “Come on, let’s discuss your future training.”

Amara thought bitterly as she followed the angel. Ezme has to learn how to say no to Alarice once in a while. This can’t be good for her. 

But I guess right now might not be a good time.

They entered the training room before Ezme turned and asked. “You’ve been training against monsters from Ramay thus far, right?”

Amara nodded. “Yeah.”

Ezme nodded in understanding and thought for a moment. “Other than the dark troll I saw last time, what monsters did you train against?” 

Amara cocked her head as she remembered her sparring partners. Although she had sparred with several, her favourites had been Grumpy, as well as a large snake and the giant lizard called a basilisk. Although Grumpy was both fast and strong, he wasn’t the fastest and lacked precision in his attacks. The snake she fought was both precise and quick in its attacks, which gave little to no warning before it lunged, which would let Amara train her reflexes more. 

After she was finished telling about the monsters she sparred with, Ezme’s lips curved up into a sarcastic smile. “What, you didn’t train against any of the spiders I introduced to you?”

Amara shuddered. “Don’t remind me.”

“They were cute, weren’t they? Always wanting to give you a big hug, just like children do. Hesitant at first when seeing a stranger, but once they’ve made up their mind-” (Ezme)

“Don’t draw parallels between them and children!” Amara retorted. “It’s not even funny!”

“I think it’s funny?” Ezme tilted her head with an amused smile.

“Well, I don’t.” (Amara)

“Hmm. Well, alright.” Ezme smiled and contemplated for a moment before she looked at her. “By the way, did you all get them all from the same place? That forest to the south of the capital city?” 

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“Pretty much.” Amara cocked her head. “Why?”

“Just wondering.” Ezme shrugged. “Anyway, you won’t be fighting monsters anymore.”

Amara raised an eyebrow. “I won’t?”

“Nope.” Ezme said with a smile. “After all, you’re not improving that much from them anymore. Don’t you think that training against them has been a bit too easy lately?”

Amara cocked her head before she nodded. Can’t argue with that.

“Alright then. What should I do next?” Amara asked.

Ezme smiled sadistically. “That would ruin the surprise?”

Oh boy...

Amara sighed as she made up her mind to follow along. “Alright.”

Ezme smiled brightly. “Great! Get ready!”

As she mentally prepared herself, Ezme brought in Amara’s opponent. It fell down on the floor, and slowly pushed itself up to stand. 

Is that...a human?!

The young man wore what appeared to be armor made of leather that left his arms bare. He was covered with dried blood, as well as soot and whatever the grime was that stuck to his skin or armor. Amara had never seen a human in such a filthy state. 

Why did Ezme bring a hum-

As she saw the man’s hands, she realized she had been wrong. His nails protruded from his fingers as if they were claws, seeming thicker and sharper. Amara had first mistaken them as part of the grime that clung to his arms. 

When he looked up and noticed Amara, his eyes lit up with contempt.

Demon.

[Ding!]