Ch-12 < Celebration >

The late-night family reunion carried on, with Siegfried becoming increasingly animated. He couldn't contain himself, doting on both of his daughters as if he had been waiting for this moment his entire life. His fatherly instincts were on overdrive, and he kept inserting himself between Kevin, Bianca, and Kiana every chance he got.

"Papa don't do that ," Bianca laughed, swatting her father's hand away when he tried to nudge Kevin out of the circle. "Papa, don't annoy us!" Kiana puffed out her cheeks in mock anger.

Siegfried clutched his chest dramatically, feigning a heart attack. "My baby girls… You're forgetting your papa already? You're not even 20 yet!" He wailed.

Bianca leaned back. "We can marry at 16 in Japan, you know," she quipped, shooting Kiana a knowing look.

Siegfried gasped, grabbing a nearby pillow and holding it to his chest like it was his last lifeline. "No, no, no!" he exclaimed in a panic. "You can't marry until you're at least 30! At least 30!" he insisted, his eyes wide with terror.

Both sisters nodded in agreement. "We think 16 is just fine," Bianca said, her voice firm.

Siegfried let out a dramatic groan and slumped back into his chair, clearly defeated. "My poor heart… betrayed by my own daughters," he muttered to himself, pretending to weep.

After hours of talking and sharing stories, Siegfried finally fell asleep, his head drooping forward as he snored softly. Kevin looked at the girls, who were were sleeping peacefully on sofa. He also lay on softly on bed after it.

The next morning, the Kaslana crew decided to head into town. Siegfried, determined to celebrate the reunion of his family properly, ordered an absurd amount of cakes and desserts. The café staff watched in shock as tray after tray of sweets was brought to their table.

"You sure you can finish all this?" the waitress asked, her eyes wide.

Kevin grinned confidently, rubbing her hands together. "Oh, don't worry!.We have big appetites!"

And sure enough, every last bite was devoured by Kiana, Bianca, Siegfried, and Kevin. They left the café staff stunned by their impressive eating capacity.

**Six Months Later**

Kevin had been training both Kiana and Bianca intensively. In those six months, their growth was remarkable.

Kiana, though still not fully awakened as a Herrscher, had learned to utilize the Authority of the Void to some extent.

Meanwhile, Bianca had mastered all of the Thunder techniques Kevin had combined with Fu Hua's martial styles, creating an exceptionally deadly fighting style.

One day, as they trained in a secluded forest clearing, Kevin demonstrated a new sword technique, channeling energy through his blade. "This is the *Sword Qi Manifestation** technique," he explained.

"It allows you to focus your internal energy and you can release it through your sword. Watch closely."

He slashed through the air, a burst of energy flying from his sword and slicing through a tree a hundred meters away. The girls watched in awe as the tree slowly fell, split cleanly down the middle.

"Wow," Kiana murmured, eyes wide. "I wanna do that!"

Bianca nodded, her expression was filled with awe "How do we start?"

Kevin smiled. "First, you need to concentrate. Feel your energy flowing through your body and visualize it extending into your sword.

Start with small bursts—try to feel the connection between your energy and the blade."

Bianca closed her eyes and focused, while Kiana glanced at her sword with a frown. She swung it a few times, trying to mimic Kevin's movement, but nothing happened.

Kevin encouraged. "Focus on your energy." Kevin put his hands on them and tried to open their pores which allows their body to released the flow of internal energy.

Bianca easily got how to control it but Kiana struggle with it. She took some time but soon learned the feeling.

Next day in their training , Kiana grumbled, "I'm trying, Kevin-nii, but it's hard!" She kept swinging, and her movements were powerful but lacked the finesse Bianca displayed.

Kevin sighed, rubbing his temples. "She really learns by muscle memory…" he muttered under his breath as he watched Kiana. "Alright, let's try something different," he said aloud. "Kiana, watch me closely, and then just copy what I do."

She nodded eagerly, her face lighting up. Kevin performed a series of quick strikes, each one glowing with a faint aura of energy. Kiana watched intently, then started to mimic the movements.

"Good! Now focus on the flow of energy in your body," Kevin guided. "Feel it moving from your core to your arms, and into the sword."

After several tries, Kiana's sword glowed faintly. "Yes! Like that!" Kevin encouraged. "You're getting there!"

In another month

Bianca was already practicing the Thunder Palm Strike, a dangerous move that could split muscles from bones.

She had also managed to master the Thunder Artillery Strike, a powerful technique that released a beam of lightning. She practiced relentlessly.

"She really is determined when it comes training". Kevin thought as he watched her practicing.

One day, Bianca unleashed the Thunder Artillery Strike, creating a massive beam of lightning that destroyed everything in a 400-meter radius.

Siegfried, who was watching from a distance, stared in disbelief. "What… what if she used that on me?" he stammered, looking at Kevin in shock.

Kevin just shrugged nonchalantly. "Then don't make her angry, and you'll be fine," he replied, grinning.

Siegfried gulped. He'd been comvincing both girls about not marrying Kevin, but now he wasn't so sure he wanted to risk it. "Maybe… maybe I should be a little nicer…" he muttered to himself, backing away slowly.

Bianca, noticing her father's retreat, grinned wickedly. "Oh, Papa, where are you going?" she called out, her hands crackling with electricity. "I thought you wanted to see more of my new skills?"

Siegfried's eyes widened in panic. "No, no, that's okay! I think I've seen enough for today!" he shouted, turning to run.

"Don't worry, I'll be gentle!" Bianca teased, raising her hands as if preparing another attack.

"Bianca, no electrocuting your father," Kevin warned playfully. "At least not today."

Kiana laughed, watching the chase. "Papa is so scared!" she giggled. "Maybe it's good for him!"

Kevin continued to teach both girls different techniques.

Bianca had progressed rapidly, mastering even advanced moves like the Dragon Thunder Artillery, which unleashed a dragon-shaped lightning bolt. In full potential it can release 9 but Bianca can unleash only two.

Kiana, however, was more hands-on, learning through trial and error.

Kevin watched her struggle with the more complex techniques. "She's definitely a hands-on learner," he thought with a wry smile as he saw Kiana trying for the hundredth time to master the **Lightning Blade**.

"Kebin-nii!" Kiana called out, her face scrunched in concentration. "I think I'm getting it!"

Kevin walked over and gave her a gentle smile. "That's it, Kiana. Just keep trying. You're doing great," he said encouragingly.

Kiana grinned. "Thanks, Kebin-nii!" She took a deep breath and continued practicing, determination shining in her eyes.

As the months passed, Kevin grew more impressed with both girls' progress. They were becoming stronger every day, both in body and spirit.