Training (1)

-1st person-

2500 years later,

Right now, I am training nonstop till I become a constellation. Although it's a bit late and a bit strange, I've read a large number of books in the library, and Eris and I have both decided to make me train till I become a constellation. So that I can quickly get used to my strength and also so I can completely focus on reading without needing sleep! Since I could use [Continuous Regeneration] once I become a constellation.

I was sitting in the field of flowers in a cross-legged position. Staring at an unbloomed flower and sticking my hand out to test out a certain power I loved.

[Detonation]

The flower exploded largely and only ashes were left in its previous place. It used the void energy mainly but it could be substituted. However, the power of the explosion would lessen.

Back to training.

I'd already got the approval of Qi so that sped things up by a lot. And I was in the process of gaining the favour of Aura.

I closed my eyes, focusing on a single energy. It was green and gave the aura of strength. I spoke, in my head of course.

"Join me."

I wasn't really asking Them to join me, it was more like an 'approve of me please'. Like an interview. The interesting thing is, only I remember these meetings. When I gained the approval of the Void and I tried asking about this, they didn't know what I was talking about.

And why should I do that?

I don't know, you tell me.

"Because I need your approval to become stronger, obviously" The last bit was muttered, just so It wouldn't hear.

The voice was gruff and deep. It gave the kind of feeling of speaking to someone who'd been fighting all their life. Yelling in all their fights to the death.

Hmm. Well, tell me why should I join you. You need me to become stronger but it doesn't affect me. Make me like you. Or force me into your submission.

I walked up to Aura, holding my hand out. The energies, Mana and Void enveloped my hand and projected onto Aura. The green energy shook as if fighting the 2. However, it wasn't long till chains wrapped around it and the shaking subsided.

You defeated me, quite easily at that. Tell me, how did you gain the approval of the Void? The Void is the most stubborn of all of us. Excluding the Cosmos.

"They just joined me when I asked, but all I had to do was talk with the Void" I mean, the Void would probably like me if their Master liked me.

Ah, well then. I guess I shall join you. You defeated me and I think I will like you.

"Well, I look forward to your cooperation!" I smiled as my vision turned white and returned to the garden.

Well, that was easy.

---

I slowly got used to Aura as I spoke and used it. Now was the time to try and get Qi.

I sat down in the same spot as I closed my eyes, feeling the energy of Qi, and felt the familiar feeling of being sucked away somewhere.

I opened my eyes, seeing a murky dark blue.

I have seen your journey, child.

"So, will you join me?" The voice sounded like an old man, one with wisdom that has seen thousands of years. A scholar with no end to what he knows. A historian who has lived through years and knows the consequences of his actions.

Well, there is no need to hurry, child. Is there? Let us speak for now.

"But, we could do that when we get out..."

Well, that and this are different. Here, we are our true selves mixed with our masters, although we don't get any more power. There, we are no different from children who have just seen the world.

"So that's the difference..."

Yes, and I'm afraid I shan't reveal more than this. Or I will have to face the punishment.

"Okay..."

And so we spoke. I could feel myself aging just talking to him.

"So, will you join me now?"

Yes.

The murky energy flowed into me as my vision turned white and I found myself in the garden again.

And the same process was repeated.

---

I sat down again, closing my eyes and seeing black.

My eyes opened again to the familiar place with only one difference. The vivid white energy exuded an aura of oppression and power, however, it was also slightly tame. 

So... You're that human.

I never knew the 'almighty Nous' knew who I was. 

I rolled my eyes as I held my hand out, my palm facing upwards.

"Join me, Nous"

What an arrogant human. You wish for my power, so you should kneel down to me. Beg for my power and become a servant to my words. Live for me, destroy for me, and create for me. 

"Whoa..." I unconsciously let out an exclamation.

Yes, revel in my power and glory!

"You're as cocky as Eris said you were!" Somehow, a vein popped on the energy's forehead. It was an intentional provocation, to see the reaction.

You... How do you know that woman?

"Eris is not that woman," I muttered as Ray would have. Defiantly and somewhat irritated.

Ah. You must be one of those devout followers of Hers.

"Think what you want but don't be mean to my- to Eris." I crossed my arms and stared straight at him.

Yeah, Yeah. Before, I was going to be merciful and I was going to give you my power if you bowed down and begged. But now you made me angry, so subdue me if you wish for me power.

I kind of expected this. So I held my right arm out with my palm facing down, 4 different energies enveloped my hand and projected towards the Cosmos.

He shook for a while before it subsided and chains wrapped around him. Tightly.

Well, I refuse to believe you managed to subdue me that easily. However, why do you have 4 different energies? That must've been why. But anyway, I am not one to go against my word. You may have my power, but next time when you see the glory of my power, you will grovel at my feet for forgiveness.

My vision turned white as I saw my familiar garden.

And I repeated the process of getting used to the cosmos.

---

Now was the time to use them together.

[Converge: Energy: Void, Mana, Aura, Qi, Cosmos]

[Arrow of All and Nothing]

An arrow so majestic appeared in my vision, it was a collection of blue, black, white, and green. No, it wasn't just those colours, was it? It looked scary yet awe-inducing, and I felt that if someone were to die against it, they wouldn't even try to run. However, it wasn't because it was too strong or anything, it was because it was dominating, pressing, comforting, and scary all at the same time. The power exuded by it was by no means small and, in fact, it was too powerful. I hastily cancelled the arrow as I felt my previously drained power return to me.

Although gaining the approval of the energies would significantly reduce their energy drain, I still almost fainted from using this arrow. I should leave it as a backup until I'm more powerful. Even If I'll stay here till I'm 'more powerful', what's to stop someone trying to kill me if they find their way here and Eris can't help?