Terrible Student

"What are you doing, Artoria?"

"EEEEK"

She jumped back, with enough force that it broke the bed I was so comfortably sleeping on in two.

"PERVERT"

What? Aren't you the one who came into my room?

I raised an eyebrow at this, seeing her fully dressed but still trying to cover herself up, something that I could make no sense out of.

"What the hell are you screaming for?"

I was growing a little irritated, so I just crushed a dagger that she threw at my face with my hand.

BAAM…

I turned my head to the sound and found Uncle Sumiro charging in, but stopped as soon as he opened the door, giving me a smug file.

"DAAADDDDD"

Artoria jumped into her father's arms, whose eyes were still focused on me.

A vein popped on my forehead.

"What?"

"Nothing"

Both of us stare at each other, momentarily forgetting about the sobbing girl that we didn't seem to care much about at the moment.

In the next few moments, the rest of the bunch gathered at the door, each having a different reaction to the situation they perceived.

Uncle Claude and Grandfather had a raised eyebrow, same with my father while Grandmother gasped while putting her palm before her mouth.

Uncle Sumiro then turned to his daughter.

"Artoria, what were you doing in his room?"

"Eh?"

She seemed surprised and stopped her sobbing, looking at me and Uncle alternatively again and again before scanning the room as well.

"This isn't my Room?"

"Of course it isn't, dumbass", her eye twitched, "What were you doing in my bed anyway?"

"Umm… I thought this was my room soooo…"

"But your room is 4 room left to this one, it even has a special carving on it"

Uncle Sumiro chimed in, and hearing that, I crossed my arms and looked at her, waiting for an answer.

"This room felt familiar so I thought this was in my room"

"Yeah yeah whatever, Pervert"

"I AM NOT A PERVERT"

"Explain this then"

"…"

Actually, I knew what this was. I had reconstructed her dantian with my very own Yi, so of course a place where I am would feel more comfortable since it would feel like a part of her as well, not that I was going to tell her that. 

"Good, now consider your training for today doubled"

"WE ARE GOING TO START TODAY?"

"Yes"

"But…"

"Yes"

She clenched her fists, as I smirked inwardly at her despair. I looked at her small figure, which seemed to have stopped aging when she fell into hibernation and an idea came to mind.

"And I am not a pervert, especially if the said person is a child"

I smirked, as her face grew red as she fumed in anger.

"YOU…"

She jumped at me, clearly angry from being called a child. Bringing her legs back, she twisted her frame and kicked me.

"Ooh"

Why is Dad 'oohing' me? Wait, Uncle Sumiro too? Grandfather and Uncle Claude too? Why are they looking at my feet?

Eh?

I looked down, only to see her foot touching my groin.

Wait…Did she, did she just kick me in the no-no square.

If it wasn't for the fact that she was a 1st Realm Cultivator and I was already past the 'Body Strengthening' Realm, I would have found myself in severe pain, but since I was much higher than her, I didn't even feel it. 

"OWWWW"

Artoria jumped, holding her leg in one hand.

"Humph, what a weak kid"

"YOU DAMN…"

She tried to kick me again, but stopped. Actually, I wanted her to kick me again, mainly since I was somewhat enjoying seeing her in pain. 

"Alright, that's enough", Uncle Sumiro said while holding in his laughter, "The Sun's up, we should get ready"

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"Don't rush, feel it around you first"

I look at the meditating figure of my cousin before me, sitting alongside with the rest of my family besides me, except Dad and Grandfather.

Those 2 wanted to talk something private so we left the them in the dinner hall, where I was completely focused on ridiculing my cousin. My Dad was giving a weird sheepish smile, but knowing how stupid he can be sometimes, I ignored him. 

That also brought me to a genuine question. If they are royalty, how come they have so much free time on their hands, especially Uncle Claude who was the Crown Prince. Meh, who cares.

"Ugh…"

"Don't try to absorb it, just feel it"

Artoria was a young girl, much like a child, keeping her heart and character purer than most, which crucially boosted her cultivation. However, there was a problem. 

Artoria's dantian was formed of my Yi and so I could feel it's changes and from it, I quickly understood that she was not used to that dantian. But if she does, her cultivation speed will be faster than ever since I have a natural affinity for it due to my Background.

The others watched, though they could not feel nor see the Yi around her, which looked to me like water mixed with a rainbow of colors flowing around her.

"When I say 'NOW', absorb all the Yi circling around you at once"

She nodded. I waited for a bit, waiting for the flow of Yi to perfectly align itself so as to reduce the damage to her dantian to the minimum.

Wait, wait…wait…

"NOW"

As my words escaped my lips, the miasma of Yi around her started to rapidly circle inwards, rushing into her body. She quavered as the rapid intake of Yi likely kept her in a world of pain.

This process continued for several seconds before the Yi suddenly burst out again, leaving a gust of wind in its wake.

The dust slowly cleared as Artoria came into view.

Huh?

Confused seeing the scene, the silhouette of the previously loli Artoria now seemed a bit… bigger?

I brush the dust away, revealing a beautiful teenage girl with blonde hair, which I knew was Artoria from her Yi signature. (Image here)

"Artoria"

"Huh?"

"Look at yourself"

She did as I instructed; and found herself gawking at her grown up figure but also screamed in embarrassment at the tattered clothes that should not be worn by someone of her size.

I quickly conjured up a wall from the Dao of Darkness, prompting Ma to get a new dress and quickly putting it on my cousin.

After doing that, we decided it was best to take a break and then continue the training, which distressed Artoria who whined, clearly not wanting to train.

…

"Call up your status"

"What's that?"

I was really ticked off at this. What the hell was she doing for 10 YEARS if she didn't even figure that out.

"You know, the big golden screen that shows your name and cultivation"

"Huh, Mine is blue though"

"Yes, that one"

"Ooh, you mean the Power Board"

"Y-yes the power board"

My eyes twitched as I told her to continue. I was literally pissed off, maybe because Noir was a bit too easy to teach.

{Appraisal}

A System popped up in front of me. It was not that of Artoria's status which was a blue translucent template but an analysis one that I just used on her which appeared in a glimmering golden light. 

[Appraisal Result:

 Name: Artoria Nasca

 Age: 19

 Race: Human(Mortal)

 Title: ---

 Cultivation: Mortal Province: 2nd Realm (Body Strengthening); 1st stage

 Battle Strength: Mortal Province: 2nd Realm (Body Strengthening); 1st stage

 Threat Posed: Low(Negligible)]

"WOW"

What the!?

I almost jump at the sudden shriek, patience only growing thinner and thinner.

"I am already in the 2nd Realm, am I a genius? Ha, soon I'll leave that brat behind"

A tick mark popped up on my forehead and I slapped the back of her hard enough to make her stumble forward.

"Noisy"

"Ha? Are you jealous because I broke through that fast?"

"I was stronger than you when I was four, and that too in the 1st Realm"

Having enough of her smugness, I decided to drop the bomb on her. After all, what I said was actually true since I was slightly stronger due to my 'Moon Breathing' technique that she doesn't possess along with 'Tsukuyomi'.

Even if she did have a head start, I believe that we started in similar time periods. So, I don't think that she would be in the 'Dao Manifestation' Realm, let along the 'Core Formation' Realm even if she actually succeeded in become a 1st stage cultivator.

"Do you really think I would believe that nonsense?"

"Ask my Dad later if you want then"

I retorted. After my battle with Aunt Lumine, she had told me that Dad was indeed watching the fight, though he disappeared just a few seconds before I broke my bones, with reasons unknown.

"Humph, I will"

Her haughty personality was really getting on my nerves. 

"You don't seem to need my help then. Such a pity, and here I thought that you would the gift I had for you"

"WHAT!?"

Her personality did a complete 180, as she began to practically 'beg' me to teach her, calling me 'Teacher' and 'Master'? Though I felt her expression and her calling me 'Master' together a little 'Sus'.

Then, I began testing her in the art of swordsmanship, which was even terrible than Dad… Wait, then that should still be okay in terms of this world.

Though after the training, or rather the one-sided beating with Artoria on the receiving end. Then for some reason, the three who were before just quietly sitting on the sidelines wanted to spar with me for some reason. 

However, I told them that we should take that outside tomorrow, since the damage would be bigger and we would get a bigger space, to which they heeded.

"Where's my gift?"

An enthusiastic Artoria chimed in. She was clearly eager to get my gift; too bad I wasn't going to give her that just yet.

"Not now, I will give it to you tomorrow"

"Aww"

"Just go, don't bother me"

I pushed her ahead, as she pouted before running off, leaving me to my own thoughts since the other 3 had already gone on ahead.

It wasn't like I didn't want to give her the gift, which was a cheaper imitation of 'Azura', so she doesn't die due to excessive intake of Yi. Which also meant that I had to calibrate it according to her, since I doubt she can do it herself. She was talented no doubt, but compared to me who had the knowledge and experience along with so many other things, it could only pale in comparison.

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I lay on the replaced bed, which felt slightly different than the last, but still good enough to have a luxurious sleep.

I had not checked my stats after gaining the Dragon's soul and naming them, so I decided to check it now.

{Status}

[Status: -

 Name: Michikatsu Archos

 Age: 14

 Race: Human (Mortal)

 Title: Sword God, Conqueror of the Dead, Lord of Death… 

 Dao: Space, Time, Reincarnation, Void, Darkness 

 Cultivation: Mortal Province: 5th Realm (Core Formation); 2nd stage

 Battle Strength: Mortal Province: 7th Realm (Enlightenment); 1st stage

 Abilities: Dragon Transformation, Blaze manipulation… 

 Technique: Moon Breathing, Renewal Taekwondo, Moon Light Sword Style, Sun Breathing…

 Soul-Bound Items: 'Tsukuyomi', 'Azura', 'Tawus'

 Legion: Ant Shadow Beasts (2), Kaisel (Shadow Dragon Lord)]

I smirked at my new abilities. Now that I had the Dragon's soul, experimenting on it got me many of its abilities and one with which I could transform into one as well, though my draconic size will be a bit smaller because of my insufficient strength. The ants did give me telepathy but nothing which didn't have a better version from the dragon.

CREAK…

"What do you think you are doing?"

"Eek"

The said person jumped in surprise, being caught at their sloppy attempt of coming into my room.

"Umm…I…"

"Just spit it out Artoria"

"Can I umm… sleep with you today?"

I blinked, not once, not twice, but repeatedly before only a single sound left my mouth.

"Hah?"

"Umm…"

"Can you just speak up?"

Why the hell is she acting so meek? Just get on with it already. Don't try to fool me with that shy, innocent act, I know how you really are.

"I just felt more comfortable here so I want to sleep near you"

What the hell?

Sure, it would be comfortable near me due to her dantian but is she really that used to luxury. Oh right, she's a Princess.

"Alright, just don't disturb me"

I tuck myself to sleep, facing the other side and giving her some space. Feeling her on the bed, I slowly drifted into sleep, not knowing the consequences that I would know tomorrow of what I just did.

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A/N: Hey guys, this is important, so Do you want Artoria as a love interest? When commenting, do remember that this is not a Harem story so one will be the max.

Also, The rating of the story is not showing so can you give please your reviews on it. Please do so because that is incomparably better motivation than powerstones for me and I don't think I will continue this story if there aren't much actual readers.

Anyways see you in the next chapter, 

IMMORTAL-KUN OUT