Chapter 30: VOLUME 3 : CHAPTER 9 : IS EVERYTHING STILL FINE

CHAPTER 9 : IS EVERYTHING STILL FINE

 

Caroline Ascalon, my mother was reincarnated into this world about 215 years ago by the goddess of fighting spirit - Nafanya. She was a daughter of a human father and her mother was a high elf. Though she would be one of those called half-elf, but she was too similar to the humans, that only another pure elf would be able to figure out her true race.

But since mother was born as a holder of the title of True Hero she was respected and loved everywhere she went. She also ended up with the extra-longevity of a high elf. Hence she can still live a long happy life with father who is the true demon lord of the Royal Demon Family, which too has extra-longevity lifespan period.

For now, I and mother were now in what you would call some sort of a training ground. It was nothing special. This floor of dungeon was actually turned into a beautiful and luxurious estate. After all it is the residence of the ex-true demon lord and ex-true hero. This place had almost everything to offer that one would need in his lifetime.

Farms to grow vegetables, hot-springs, forests, a typical sky, and a grand mansion. Magic makes every miracle possible. That’s what I had always liked about it.

But in this training ground, which was a huge clear open area, surrounded by a dense forest, with overgrown top trees and covered with mountains on all the sides. Actually these were precautions and obstacles to take the blow of an attack that misfired or gets chipped away.

But here mother was going to start my combat training from today. She was blessed by the goddess of fighting spirit and so can wield any weapon {except for the principium weapons} and knows to wield not only sword but has the talent and experience to master all forms of weapons and combat techniques that exists in this world. And in this very place she promised to teach me all about fighting and combat prowess.

“Alicia, I have seen you fighting before. And so I have decided.”

“…Have you seen it…” I got worried because in the little time I had spent here I had already forgotten about it. About how I used to kill those monsters, bathed all in their blood without any hesitation and that smile which appears from time to time… even I don’t know why. And then suddenly all the corpses vanish and the blood stains from my clothes gets foreshadows in its white. I don’t know anyone who would like to see such kind of violence, while I had grown accustomed to; I also knew that I had started liking to put up such shows for myself – regarding them as some form of entertainment. My only thoughts were since they are monsters and eat people it’s better to not have them around. Problem is does this rules apply to everyone.

Even me, if no one wants me around then should I die, then why did I survive for so long in my previous world. Wasn’t it just better for me to die alongside my….

“Alicia, I want to say that you are too reckless while you are fighting. You charge straight in only relying on your strength and only watch what is in front of you and in return get hurt by your enemy’s attack. Even with your healing spell, I know you feel pain. So from today on I as your teacher forbid you from taking damage.”

‘What? But if she had observed me this carefully, then instead of mentioning my gruesome act, why is she asking me to take care of myself.’ I thought. That’s when I realized that, in my mother’s eyes the one who needs to be the safest is me. She would never like it if I get hurt, unless I can’t avoid it. So it’s fine if I kill all the monsters around as long as they are a threat. All I need to keep in my mind is never get hurt myself.

“Yes, mother I will keep that in mind.”

“Good.”

“Umu….”

‘If she keeps up with that smiling face I won’t be able to focus.’ Caroline thoughts and feelings till date haven’t changed but intensified on the contrary.

“So are we going to directly start with sword training.” I just wanted to know how my training will proceed.

“No, we are going to do something even superb. I am going to teach you all forms of fighting techniques and to wield every weapon in this world. From today on we will start with your physical training to fix your posture while fighting, improve your endurance, stamina and movement flexibility. Then I will be teaching you to master wielding all the weapon except the sword for now.”

“So I will be learning archery, martial arts, spear, pole, dagger and every weapon except swordsmanship. Huh, but I eagerly wanted to use my two swords effectively. Just like father and you can do.”

“I see. So, to first check your standards, why don’t we have a dual between ourselves. This practice match will include only three attacks for each person and you are allowed to use your full strength.”

“Wait… full strength! Isn’t that too dangerous.”

“Are you worried that you will hurt me?”

“No, I know mother is stronger than me. But I don’t want to fight you.”

“If you are that reserved about it, then why don’t we consider it as a teacher-pupil match. Then wouldn’t that be fine.”

“Yes, that makes totally sense. I am up for it.”

‘That went much easier than thought. But I know, from inside she had been itching to try her strength against me. Such is the influence of the blood of her clan, once you get a taste of it.’ these thoughts made Caroline concerned and excited at the same time.

“At the count of three we will be starting.”

“Okay.”

I took my place at least 50 meter far from where mother stood. As two blue and red sheaths came into existence near my waist, I unsheathed the White & Black swords at the same time. It had been almost an entire week since I held them in my hand, but now they even feel lighter than before. Maybe resting did help me, after all.

I have the permission to use my full strength, so that mother can gauge my abilities and use a proper teaching method. So I will give it my all.

Mother is also a dual wielder, so she is a perfect fit to teach me. I saw her brandishing her two silver swords in a very flashy stance, one which I would too like to do someday.

But for now, I have to fight her. Her swords both have different lengths and thickness. The biggest problem is their abilities, which is difficult for anyone to handle. And if you are not experienced then it can give you a run for your life. The thick longer blades block your attack, while the bit shorter one attacks at just the double the strength of the strike she blocked.

It is much similar to my own blades, where one blade absorbs while the other blade returns it. Though I can amplify the return by adding my magic, but doubling it in an instant is no joke. And even then there is her own monstrous strength of a hero hidden underneath it.

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A perfect counter-attack for a novice like me, who depends on brute force and speed, but no special skill or style to speak of. And that’s what I am here to learn.

One. Two. Three…

SWOSHHHHH.

I moved even faster than the air, thinking that it was best for me to somehow land a strike first; if she is unable to block it then I win. As I was moving I felt a sudden tingling feeling in my body but I payed no mind to it. For now I need to keep an eye on the movements of her blades.

CLANG.

Ripples in air went flying off as she blocked my attack, where I couldn’t even follow the movement of her sword.

In the next second, before the atmosphere could return to normal and the first clash sound could die out, another show of magnificent sparks brightly lit the blue sky.

Screecchhh.

After my black sword was stopped, mother instantly launched her other blade at me.

“I got you.”

But even so I had expected that much, and was already prepared for it.

Using my white sword, I parried it away.

Or so I thought, but by twist of turn or the twist of her wrist, the swords instead of being interlocked went sliding past each other.

Both of my hands were now far separate away from my body, in midair.

I should have been taking the advantage of my short body with respect to my mother’s tall figure. But the tables were completely turned. She pushed back her right hand and then thrusting it forward with a huge force, with the hilt of the sword pierced through my stomach.

It would have been a life threatening hit, if mother had used the tip of the sword. But even with the hilt, I was thrown several meters away, leaving a dust of trail in my trajectory. It was hurting a lot. A single held back attack and I still lost, even though I was at my full speed. Just that vast was the difference in our experience.

“Alicia, are you alright.”

“I am fine.” My self-regeneration had already healed the internal injuries I had suffered from the hit. 

I rose up from my fallen position and dusting my clothes saw mother lost in her thoughts.

‘She really has no fear of death. When she dashed towards me mid-air using flying magic, just to check I let out a strong killing intent. And yet she did not even flinch. It’s as if she no know fear. At the same time I cannot feel any blood-lust from her. Its as if she becomes emotionless during fighting. A person on the battlefield with such a temperament can never be defeated in reality. Even her physical strength is incomparable to any human and monster. Had it not been the ability of my sword, I would be crushed into the earth. It’s unfair to have such slender small cute body and yet having possession of this terrifying strength. Training her is going to be so much fun.’ Caroline thought with an exhilarated expression on her face.

Seeing me back in form she started explaining.

So you have seen this is what is going to happen when you fight an advanced fighter. Your every match will end in failure.”

“So what do I do mother.” At this point of time I could only rely on mother’s teaching.

“You can count on me. By having a command of all the weapons you can understand the fighting spirit and techniques the person is using. This way both your intuition and ability to see through the eyes of your opponent. Then you can make your ultimate form of sword technique and train in it.”

“I see. I totally understand.” Well I get the gist of it. By knowing all the things I would face in the battle already and preparing counter-measures my chances of winning sky-rockets. But the end line explanation of mother sounds super-cool at the same time.

“I am sure you will better understand when you will start doing it. Training is going to be extra tough, so do your best to keep up with me.”

“Umu.” I cannot wait anymore to begin. These were my thoughts.

“Give your all and learn everything you can.” I can’t wait to teach her everything, and when she gets tired I will give her a lap pillow and caress her long silky hairs how much I want. These were my mother’s thoughts.

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