NOVEL ONLINE FREE Chapter 1369: Preparing For Some Training
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After taking a cold shower and changing clothes, I returned with my friends, we talked. I explained to them what happened to me, about my changes, my new power, everything.
As we talked and so on, they learned of my new powers and everything else.
They were amazed, although I noticed that most of them frowned a bit, they weren't angered or something, but frustrated.
I suppose they weren't feeling happy with me going so far, while leaving them so far behind.
"This feels so… It's a bit frustrating…" Eldritch muttered.
"Dammit… Catching up with a monster like you is just impossible…" Elfriedden smiled sarcastically.
"W-Well, I'm sure we could be of some help whatsoever… right?" Erika wondered.
"I… I hope so," Elizabeth muttered.
I understood how they felt. At some point in my previous life, I was the one chasing those that had stepped so further ahead of me, it felt frustration.
Powerful Vampire Overlords, Sword Saints, Celestials, Archdemons…
Lucifer.
But now, it has become a bit different…
With these experiences I've gone through, I cannot simply act cocky and mock them.
No, I would never do that to my friends, and even less to the girls I love dearly.
"Don't worry, everyone. Your potential is also incredibly immense. I will elevate you even further with the future trainings to come, and the powers I can give you. They won't be gifts, however. You will have to earn them with your own efforts, and once you prove to me that you're worthy, you'll gain incredible, unprecedented power beyond your wildest imagination."
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They fell into silence, as they gasped, looking at me with surprise. There was hope in their eyes.
"Despite the strength I've gained, the foes we might fight from now on might be even stronger. I can feel it now that I've grown this strong. Lucifer's forces are marching at an even faster pace. He's most likely employing even more of his True Powers," I explained. "And from everything I've learned so far, I don't think he and the demons are our only enemy. But only time will tell."
"Blake… Okay! What do we have to do?!" Chris asked. He was the first to speak. "I'll do anything as long as I can get stronger!"
"Hmph… Hahaha!" Elfriedden laughed. "Did you think I was sad or something?! Eventually I'll catch up with you! Don't think of yourself as a god or something… even though perhaps you might be one now… Ahem! Whatever challenge you have, I shall complete it no matter what."
"I agree with Elfriedden for once," Eldrich smiled confidently. "Bring it on. My potential is just amazing, right? I'm a half-demon after all!"
"Honestly, we're all quite unique, aren't we? We aren't really normal! All of us have impressive and unique powers and abilities!" Erika said. "Although most of them were obtained thanks to Blake… or our bonds."
"Yeah… Or well, the Holy Spirits," Elizabeth smiled, looking at the skies. "As their Saint, I cannot bring disappointment to them."
"You speak words filled with wisdom, Saint Elizabeth," said Alberta. "Though… Honestly, I am still quite simple, aren't I? Hahah…"
"Not at all!" Eric said. "You're very talented, Alberta! And your amazing Spirits, I think they will be the secret for your further evolution… Let's work hard together!"
"E-Eric… Heheh…! Alright! I like this atmosphere!" Alberta nodded, feeling happy that Eric cheered her up so quickly.
"Alright! Looks like things are settled. Let's eat and then, let's train," I said. "We'll continue our campaign tomorrow. So let's squeeze as much as possible. Aurora, how long can the virtual domain's time expand?"
"Without damaging their brains… Perhaps if you share your own Aura with them to enhance their durability, I could say… we can go for half a year," Aurora said. "With the time we got until tomorrow."
"H-Half a year? Wait, what is this?" Asked Chris. "She can expand time or something?"
"Not exactly," I said. "But she can create Time Dilation within a specific domain she can create and manipulate it to create countless challenges. With this, we can train all of you for half a year in just this little time…"
"Half a year of your life… is still quite a lot, I would understand if you wouldn't want that-" Aurora was stopped by everyone.
"We're in!"
Not a single one of them missed the opportunity to say the same words.
"Hahaha… Hahahaha! Well said! I am no friends with weaklings that are satisfied with their current power and don't aim higher!" I smiled. "Even in my previous life, my vampires always strived even further by my side, right?"
They were all there at my side as well, nodding and smiling, confident.
"Of course, master! A w o o o o o !" Fang was hyped.
"If you want me to, I can train these pipsqueaks and make them into good and proper martial artist, gehehehe!" Woo laughed.
"Girls! I'll give you a great training session~!" Smiled Celestina.
"I can help in anything you need, master, everyone," Eriant said with his gentle voice.
"I'm in for anything papa! Let's do it! Full powa!" Saphira said happily.
"Hah! Youth is sure inspiring, is it not, Eleanora?" Laughed Hendrick.
"I suppose so, Hendrick," Eleanora nodded. "These are good kids… Wait, kids? Nah, they've stopped being kids for a while now. I can see it now, they're full-fledged adults."
"How fascinating… I wish I could give but a little taste to their brains… But oh well, they're master's friends! I shall aid them however much I can," Azahuk said, his tentacles twirling around.
"…If master wills it, I shall help," Arkaxks muttered.
"Good! Every single one of you have lived long lives, and have something to teach to them too," I nodded. "Perhaps assigning you as their teachers wouldn't be so bad… Yeah, I can see it now. An incredibly hellish training session… you're going to cry and ask me to stop. Are you sure?! I won't have mercy! No, we won't have mercy."
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