7 Training Day(s) 2/2
It feels like a few hours have passed when I finally finished casting [Ball] of each element. Even the two advanced elements. While they were hard to cast at first, I breezed through them after doing it a multiple times.
[Waterball] - Douses targets with water. 'I can use it when I'm thirsty.'
[Earthball] - A ball of earth, similar to spell [Earth Bullet], the ball version can be used as non-lethal...to a degree. While the bullet ver. is lethal...it is a bullet after all.
[Windball] - Weird one. Transparent ball of wind. Uses force of wind to knock people away. The weird part is when I tried to see if I can suffocate people with it....don't ask why.
I tried to do it with water element but the water fell due to gravity. Maybe if I imagine a whirlpool....
I asked my father to volunteer as payback. He readily agreed once I told him about the possibility of choking people with a basic spell. He was intrigued by the prospect of killing his opponents with a beginners' spell.
I launched a tweaked version of [Windball], let's call it [Air choke], towards my father's face. The spell's appearance is the same but the effects are different. It lasts longer and rather than push, it prevents air flow inside the transparent orb.
My father received the orb to the face like a man...or a Devil. Once the orb latched onto his head. Not a second later, he started flailing his arms and released his demonic power for an instant, cancelling my spell.
We both stood still, staring at each other while he's wheezing for air.
We started laughing maniacally. We are now capable of using Force choke.
[Iceball] - Solid ball of ice. Once the target is hit, it freezes it.
[Lightningball] - A ball of lightning, purple in colour. Stuns targets. Putting more power into it fries them. For some reason, makes me wanna shout 'Unlimited power'.
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I sat for a bit to restore demonic power. It feels great absorbing from the surroundings, I feel revitalized.
"Haaah" I sighed while thinking 'Those spells will do for now. But I need to increase my elemental arsenal for when the time comes, facing stronger and craftier opponents.'
With a grin, Master said in a mocking tone of voice "You are rather too fond of Balls, are you not?".
"S-shut up, it's easier to remember." I defensively responded.
"Good work on the elemental spells. I will now demonstrate [Demonic Bullet] and [Blade Barrage]. They are both pure in demonic power. Therefore, easier to master. The two spells can be especially lethal to non-Devils. Devils can still be injured using them but since they are beings of demonic power, the damage is reduced. Do not rely of them when facing a Devil with higher demonic power."
Once again he performed masterfully.
The two spells are pitch black in colour with dark blood red glow. Very intimidating.
Performing the spells was easier than I thought.
[Demonic Bullet] is self-explanatory. More power I use, the stronger and greater in number.
[Blade Barrage] - The same as [Demonic Bullet] but blades.
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After that, Master continued showing me examples of spells and I had to cast them.
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[Teleport] - The hardest one. He told me to teleport to where I can see, just to get used to the spell.
The feeling is basically grabbing not one of the 'imagined' part, but two. Did I mention that it uses A LOT of power?
When I got used to short teleportation. He told me to teleport to the dining area.
Closing my eyes, I tried remembering the dining area.
Feeling as if I grabbed a 'part' in that area, I cast [Teleport].
I found myself standing on the table. I received a headache since this spell is highly advanced and I'm still new.
After taking a rest on the couch in the dining area, I cast [Teleport] back to training arena.
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[Illusion] - Surprisingly hard.
I cast the spell so that a cat would appear. It appeared but it was not moving, just standing lifeless. I have to put more imagination to it. How it walks. How it purrs. How its tail moves.
Like the other spells it took time but once I got the hang of it, It was a smooth sail.
Now I can cast illusory humans to distract, lure and among many things....I smell money.
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[Look Manipulation] - Easy. Just had to imagine it.
I got whacked on the head for changing my look to that of my father with the exception of the nose being 5 times longer.
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[Defensive Barrier] - Again, easy.
At first, he made me cast barriers to be placed around in a fixed position, then to be able to move those already placed barriers. After that, to cast a barrier that can follow me like a floating shield, I can also cast a floating barrier on targets I want to protect.
When I became able to cast [Barrier] (Name change for simplicity)
I had it turn so that it would be facing upwards. I stepped on it and continued casting and hopping until I was sky-high.
Using [Barrier] as flying nimbus is also fun.
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[Audio-Visual Comm] - It's basically imagining a screen and connect to the person I want.
I get a vibrating feeling when I cast it and vice versa, like a phone. I changed the comm's colour to black though since the default is fucking bright green. pretty cool.
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[Binding] - Postponed until I get a familiar.
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[Summoning] - It can be used to summon familiars or items.
To summon familiars, they need to be binded first and then cast the spell.
As for summoning items, I simply need to mark them with my clan crest, fill the crest with my demonic power and summon the items.
Perhaps I can mark them with any kind of symbol and fill said symbol with demonic power. Am I planning to assassinate someone?
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[Mind Read] -
My father cast [Teleport] and suddenly a Human man appeared out of the magic circle.
"You can place the clan crest on someone if you want to forcibly teleport them around. This one is a lab rat of mine" He said with a devilish grin.
"Oooh, that's really useful." I applauded in admiration.
"Now cast [Mind Read] on him. Careful not to spend too much time and to be influenced by his memories." He warned.
I nodded and steeled myself. I cast [Mind Read].
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I am suddenly on the floor. Feeling like I was punched in the face and with a headache like I had my skull drop-kicked.
"Ouch!" I touched my face reflexively.
"I told you not to spend too much time, you fool!" My father scolded.
'Seems like he punched me hard enough to knock me down. The headache is from using [Mind Read] too long. It is my first time.'
As I laid on the ground I remembered what I've seen from using [Mind Read] on the Human.
Loneliness. Agony. Despair. All of those at the same time and for a long ass time.
My father put him through hell, literally.
'Well, not like he matters to me. I'll be doing way worse than what he has been through to others. Like father like son.'
Getting my shit together. I get up and practice [Mind Read] on the miserable bastard until I ace it.
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[Mind Control] -
"Use [Mind Control] on him" Master said.
Looking at the lab rat, he is drooling.
'Wasn't I in the same position?' I thought.
Imagining to control this fool. I grab the 'imagine' part and fuel it with power.
I successfully cast [Mind Control].
I weirdly look at my magic circle, thinking 'That was underwhelming. Expected some resistance from both the spell and victim.'
"If you are wondering how you managed to cast the spell effortlessly. That is because you have grown to be proficient when it comes to using demonic power in the past week. And because the the test subject has lost spirit."
Hearing what he said I look at him like he lost his marbles. "Wait wait. What the hell do you mean past week? We're still day one."
He sighs and says "No, you fool. You have been casting spells for days and only taking rest for hours. It seems that you are still not used to being a Devil. We Devils only require sleep when we expended our power beyond the usual. The same reason why you slept when you arrived."
"Th-then I can't sleep? Ever?" I asked with choked voice. I don't know why I'm scared but the thought of never sleeping sounds....nightmarish.
"Again, No. You can choose to sleep whenever you want."
When he said that I felt relief. 'I love sleeping just as much as anyone. Still, not sleeping for a long time can come in handy.'
"Do not just stand there. Finish practicing the spell"
Remembering the meat bag in front of me. I order "Uh-huh....gouge out your right eyeball."
Without questioning me. Meat bag, while on the ground, gouges out his own right eyeball.
"Holy-"
And before I finish my sentence I feel a headache.
"Shit, that hurt." I grab my head out of pain
"Well, gouging your own eyeball does hurt." I hear the senile say.
"I'm not talking about him" I reply, rubbing my head.
I then continue cancelling and casting [Mind Control] until I order the man to break his own neck since he is no longer useful.
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[Self-Destruct] - Hopefully won't have to use it....on myself that is.
"So, this spell...can I use [Mind Control] on a Devil and order them to cast it?" I ask with a smile.
"Hahaha, like a true Devil. Your thinking is quite perverse!" He cackles madly. Happy that his son is quite the underhanded fellow.
"Well, I do my best. Hahaha!" I say and join his mad cackle session.
After the session, he says "You can. Only if your demonic power is much greater than your target. That is how you can use [Mind Control]"
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[Clothes Manipulation] - He forced me to make hundreds of the same black shorts I'm wearing just so that I wouldn't bother him.
'On the bright side, I have the power to create whatever clothes I desire....ehehehe~' I rubbed my hands gleefully, imagining all sorts of outfits I'll be dressing my slaves.
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"One week and a half, according to your 'Human' standard" He says with a smile.
"One week and a half just to be able to cast basic spells? isn't that bad?" I tilt my head questioningly.
*FWOSH*
I barely dodged the incoming attack.
"Hehe. Too slow, old man" I mock his failed attempt at ambush.
"Hoho. Growing arrogant, are we? I will admit that you have talent in demonic power and as agile as a high-class Devil. However; strength-wise, you are feeble. One strike from a middle-class, same as you, will leave you broken."
When I heard him say that. "So your evaluation is that I am good at demonic power and have the agility of a high-class but my strength is shit?" I questioned calmly.
"Kukuku. It is as you put it, yes. And before you ask about your strength. You simply have no talent and are born with a weak body due to the ingredients used to make the vessel." He concluded, sounding serious.
I simply nodded.
"Not bothered?" He asks.
"Not really, I prefer demonic power over strength." I answer with a smile
"Fufufu. I see."
