The training (3)

As Kito lay down on his bed, his thoughts turned to the lessons and challenges he had faced. He understood that in order to progress and become stronger, he would have to persevere and overcome these difficulties.

The next morning, Kito and Lysar woke up once again with sore muscles, but this time, they were ready to face them. They headed to the training hall, where Myria awaited them with an even more intense program than the day before.

"Kito, focus on controlling the energy of darkness and its materialization," said Myria, her cold gaze fixed on him. "Lysar, you need to work on using your fangs to improve your accuracy."

They began their training without hesitation, attacking the new techniques with fierce determination. Despite the obstacles and challenges, they knew they couldn't afford to give up or succumb to frustration.

Myria, for her part, watched them with increasing interest. She was impressed by their perseverance and commitment, and wondered how they would evolve over time. She felt responsible for guiding and training them properly, knowing that their destiny could be greatly influenced by the lessons she taught them.

Over the days, Kito and Lysar continued to train relentlessly, their skills improving slowly but surely. The progress they made motivated them to do even more, driven by the desire to master the magic of darkness and become formidable warriors.

As the days went by, the training diversified. Myria taught them about the theoretical possibilities of dark energy, which could be used both for casting offensive and defensive spells.

Myria, seeing their determination and passion for learning, began to show less coldness and distance. She shared more and more anecdotes about her own training, her past experiences, and the mistakes she had made. Myria also showed them advanced techniques to demonstrate the potential of this magic and to further spark their interest in it.

Kito and Lysar also enjoyed these more personal moments with their mentor. They discovered that behind Myria's apparent coldness lay a devoted, loyal, and passionate woman. They began to see Myria not only as their teacher but also as a friend and ally. This coldness must have come from a traumatic event.

One day, as Kito practiced his control over dark energy, a notification window appeared in front of him:

"Congratulations, you have mastered the skill 'Darkness Materialization.' You can now materialize dark magic at will. The shape and accuracy will affect your mana consumption."

Kito's face lit up with a wide smile. "I did it!" he exclaimed, proud of his accomplishment. This newly acquired skill opened a world of possibilities for him.

However, this made him think about another point. He had never thought that he could create his own spells within the system. This solution was slower but offered many new possibilities! And this notification appeared when Kito had finally managed to achieve a correct stage of materialization. After a quick test of using his skill, he discovered another advantage of his system. Once the skill had reached a certain level of mastery, the skill would unlock in his system, and from that moment on, it became instantly very easy to use. It was faster, but he didn't need as much concentration, and it seemed to be at the maximum of its capabilities.

This was a very good point! He could finally move on!

That evening, over a simple meal, Kito and Myria chatted while Lysar was still outside training to fly.

They exchanged pleasantries, then with a teasing tone, Kito turned to Myria and asked, "How do you feel, Myria? Not too tired after today's training?"

Myria shrugged slightly, but there was a hint of melancholy in her gaze. "I'm fine, thank you for your concern, Kito. I've grown accustomed to intense training."

Kito, intrigued by Myria's distant demeanor, wanted to learn more about her. He hesitated but ultimately couldn't help but ask a burning question: "Myria, why did you become a dark mage?"

Myria, at first hesitant, eventually opened up. She recounted her difficult childhood, spent hiding and fighting against the prejudices of villagers who feared and despised her magic. She was often alone, rejected, and misunderstood because of her powers, and many times she was struck.

Kito, his eyes shining with empathy, was surprised to hear this.

Myria, touched by their support, allowed herself to share more details about her life. She told them about her travels around the world to study dark magic and how she had finally managed to be accepted and respected as a dark mage.

Kito understood that it was simply due to her great strength that she had managed to assert herself since few people could stand up to her, but that she had to hide her power from most. Only the former members of her guild and the strongest warriors were aware.

"It's really unfair," Kito declared angrily on behalf of Myria. "They only tolerate your magic because you are powerful and protect them from threats, but otherwise, they forbid you from using it or doing so in front of villagers. They only reap the benefits without considering your feelings. They should treat you with the respect you deserve, regardless of the nature of your powers."

Kito's words deeply touched Myria, who felt tears welling up in her eyes. For the first time, she felt understood and supported. She thanked Kito and hugged him, a mixture of sadness and gratitude on her face.

Kito, surprised by this gesture, allowed himself to be embraced. Due to his small child-size, his head was dangerously close to Myria's chest, just as his hands were placed low on her back, close to her buttocks. Despite his embarrassing proximity to Myria's body, he focused on the present moment. He was happy to have been able to get closer to Myria and break down the barrier that separated them.

Before pulling away, Myria said, "If I teach you this magic, it's not only because you, like me, possess it. It's so that one day, you can use this magic freely, like me, but also because unlike me, you won't have to suffer and hide. You can use other forms of magic. Hide this magic as much as possible; it will save you in the most perilous situations."

That night, Kito's dreams were pleasant, involuntarily thinking about Myria's hug and body, but also about the new skill he had finally unlocked.