Old Battlefield

As Ajax arrived at the training ground, he saw his step-sister Baillie doing something with a set of boxes filled with red-colored bottles. Curious, he walked over to her and asked, "What is it, sister?"

Baillie, who had been waiting for Ajax, turned to him and hugged him tightly, her face nuzzling into his shoulder as she took in his scent like a dog. "Ajax, you came at the right time. We will start your training as usual," she said, her eyes lingering on him with an intensity that made him feel like she wanted to pull him into a bed if he gave her permission.

Ajax was now experiencing the sensation of her two heavenly mounds pressing against his body. It had been a long time since he had felt such intimacy, and he never expected his spring season to come so fast. But before he could let himself enjoy the moment, he needed to control himself and asked, "Okay, sister, but what are these? What is their use?"

Baillie took a bottle from one of the boxes and held it up. "This is a medium-quality elixir," she explained.

"What are these elixirs for, sister?" Ajax inquired.

Baillie leaned close to his ear, a smile playing on her lips. "Oh yeah, I didn't tell you. Today, you will experience real swordplay. You will be learning something new."

A current ran through Ajax's body at the way his sister was behaving with him. "Yes, but why do we need elixirs for sword training?" he thought, his mind racing.

Baillie hugged him even more tightly and continued in a sexy voice, "You will know when we use the elixirs."

Ajax's face reddened like a tomato, and his whole body heated up every time his sister spoke to him. Struggling to control himself, he asked, "So, when are we going to start the training, sister?"

Baillie, noticing his excitement, said, "It looks like you are eager to learn. We won't be training here. We'll be going to a different place."

Ajax, his thoughts swirling, nodded to Baillie. "Okay."

Baillie put all the elixir boxes into a dimensional storage ring and then took his hand, leading him to a teleportation circle. "Where are we going, sister?" Ajax asked.

Baillie smiled and replied, "We are going to an old battlefield."

"An old battlefield? Why don't we train here?" Ajax questioned.

"We could train here, but it's not the best place. Also, your academy entrance exam is starting soon. There are only three months left before the exam," Baillie explained.

"Is there something special about the battlefield?" Ajax asked.

Baillie nodded. "Yes, that battlefield was the site of a battle between two major gods. When they clashed, the place became a mess. Because of that, time flows more slowly there. With your entrance exam coming up, you need to master these techniques quickly."

Understanding his sister's reasoning, Ajax said, "I see."

Baillie took his hand and led him into the teleportation circle, which transported them to the old battlefield. As Ajax stepped out, he saw the sky torn apart with space rifts scattered everywhere. It looked like monsters could come out of those rifts at any moment.

"Are those space rifts caused by the gods?" Ajax asked.

"Yes, these space rifts were caused by their battle," Baillie confirmed.

"What happened to the people living on this planet? Were they all destroyed?" Ajax asked.

"This planet was once inhabited by a great civilization. They developed rapidly, and we thought some of them might become gods. But their fate had different plans. The survivors were divided among the gods and taken away. But let's not dwell on that now. Pull your sword," Baillie instructed.

As she spoke, Baillie pulled a sword from her dimensional ring. It was a straight sword with no color, looking quite ordinary to Ajax.

Ajax drew his own red sword from the left side of his belt. Baillie explained, "The sword technique you are going to learn is called Northern Blade. It's a technique that can be developed by your learner ability. It's hard to learn and practice, but it's worth it. Do you want to learn this, or would you prefer a different technique?"

Ceil, who had been silent the whole time, spoke to Ajax, "You have to learn this."

Ajax retorted, "Ceil, don't order me around. If I want to learn it, it's my decision."

Ceil responded calmly, "Okay, I'm not ordering you. I'm just suggesting what's best for you."

Ajax sighed, "Okay, I agree."

Baillie, noticing Ajax deep in thought, asked, "Do you not want to learn this? Do you want me to change the technique?"

"No, sister. I will learn this. I was just thinking about something," Ajax replied.

Baillie smiled. "First, you need to know the different stages of sword technique improvement. There are eight levels: Sword Master, Grandmaster, Semi-Saint, Saint, King, Emperor, Divine, and God level. Each level not only enhances your sword skills but also strengthens your sword mind."

"What is a sword mind?" Ajax interjected.

Baillie explained, "A sword mind is the will of your sword. It reflects your understanding of the sword. Your sword mind will look exactly like your sword."

Ajax asked, "So if I make my sword mind strong, can it fight for me?"

"Yes, it will protect you from anyone who tries to invade your soul. It can cut their soul into pieces, even if they are stubborn old gods. Having a sword mind is like having a protective layer for your soul domain," Baillie said.

"Do all types of sword techniques have this sword domain?" Ajax asked.

Baillie nodded. "Yes, every sword technique has its own domain. The domain changes from person to person. A bloodthirsty person will have a lethal and dangerous sword domain, while a peaceful person's sword mind might not be as strong."

"So, sister, what are the other sword techniques?" Ajax asked, eager to learn