Chapter 31 - Special Ability and Lacks

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"Haaaahhhhh!!!!"

I took a stance and then with my right fist hit the barrier shield as hard as I could!

And then....

*crack

I saw in the barrier appear cracks that spread after I hit it. But it just cracked and didn't break.

Mephisto-sama who also saw the crack in the barrier, seemed to be holding his chin as if assessing.

"Hmm.... Good. Enough, Rey."

Hearing Mephisto-sama say enough, I deactivated the Infinite Blaze Armor. Then, the purple-black Flame Armor that enveloped my entire body slowly faded away and after that the purple-black fire ouroboros returned inside my body.

Meanwhile, Mephisto-sama removed the cracked barrier and then spoke.

"I think you've reached the peak of High-class, Rey."

"Peak High-class? So Ultimate-class is just a little away?"

"Aye.... But, it is also at this point that most people are stuck and can't break through the walls to climb to Ultimate-class.... To break through that wall, sometimes it's really hard or sometimes just requires a little push or trigger.... Maybe by gaining new powers, some external help, or even just an inner enlightenment. It varies depending on each person."

Hearing that statement, I frowned slightly.

But Mephisto-sama just laughed.

"Mahahaha.... You don't have to worry, Rey. I'm sure you won't have any trouble breaking through that barrier because you have [Snake] from Ophis."

Ah, right. I have the [Snake] given by the Dragon God Ophis. Even though now it's already fused with the Two Flames.

Governor Azazel once explained to me that [Snake] is extremely great and pure energy. And thanks to received that, I who was originally only a hybrid and my energy capacity was only Low-class, immediately increased rapidly and was equal to High-class. And until now, my energy capacity was enormous and still growing.

"Even so, there's nothing wrong too if you want to find additional push. Maybe by gaining new power.... Ah! That's right! I almost forgot about this!"

In the middle of his explanation, Mephisto-sama seemed like he had remembered something.

"What's wrong, Mephisto-sama?"

I as well as the others were confused and were wondering what he remembered.

Then, Mephisto-sama seemed to be looking at me more seriously.

"Rey, it is likely that the Rofocale Clan Special Ability in you will wake up soon if you truly inherit it."

"Special Ability?"

I tilted my head and wondered.

Mephisto-sama nodded slightly.

"Yes. Some Devil Clans possess certain abilities that only the descendants of their clans can possess."

"Oh, I see...."

I quite understand and can imagine what he means.

"Then, what is Rofocale's Special Ability?"

Hearing my question, Mephisto-sama seemed to take a deep breath and then answered.

"The Rofocale Clan's Special Ability is <<Hidden>>."

"<<Hidden>>?"

"Aye.... It is thanks to that ability that the Rofocale Clan used to act as 'Lucifer's Shadow'. Thanks to that too, not many people know about them and why the Rofocale is also called the 'Hidden Devil Family' .... And thanks to that ability too, your mother was also unable to be found by us for hundreds of years she's been missing.... Even though Euclid Lucifuge was somehow able to find your mother. "

Mephisto-sama seemed to frown a little when talking about 'that person'.

I also frowned at dislike, hearing 'that person' being mentioned.

But I put that aside and became more curious about the Rofocale Clan's Special Power.

"What kind of power is that actually?"

Hearing my question, Mephisto-sama took a deep breath.

Then, he started explaining with a serious look.

"<<Hidden>> is the ability to disguise and erase traces. Or precisely are immaterial things such as aura, presence, memory, etc....

It is true that this ability doesn't really have offensive capabilities, but it is very suitable for dark and secret works like reconnaissance, espionage, infiltration, assassination, etc.... That's why, I hope you don't abuse it if you truly inherit that power."

I nodded seriously as I understood that power was quite a concern.

"I understand."

After that, Mephisto-sama let out a long sigh.

Meanwhile, I frowned in wonder and confusion.

If <<Hidden>> ability was truly like that, and because of that my mother couldn't be found by Mephisto-sama or the other Devils, how could 'that person' find me and my mother?

Even though I only found out now about the <<Hidden>> ability, I'm pretty sure Mother used that ability to hide our traces. Then how did 'that person' know? Has my mother ever let her guard down and left a trail that 'that person' finally found? Or is there another reason?

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After we finished lunch, Mephisto-sama left.

Meanwhile, I resumed my training with Scathach-sama near the great lake.

And while doing some rigorous sparring, I talked to her.

"Scathach-sama, what do you think I am lacking right now? .... Hahh!"

While asking, I thrust my black spear into Scathach-sama's stomach.

But, she was able to thinly dodge it and answered.

".... Indeed there are few things still lacking from you.... And I think there are two main things."

While saying that, Scathach-sama swung her red spear from the side to slash at me.

I rushed to react and counterattacked.

"Water! .... Namely?"

I had Kulshedra-san use the Water attribute to parry and then directed it to sweep towards Scathach-sama.

Since we are connected by Spirit Contract, we can use some kind of telepathy to communicate. So we don't have to bother speaking verbally to understand each other.

".... Physical and Speed."

While breaking the swipe of water with her red spear, Scathach-sama answered me.

And hearing that answer, I was a little confused and wondering.

"I can understand if about Speed.... But why is my Physical lacking? Isn't it since the beginning of training until now it's been almost two years I've also strengthened my physique? .... Lightning! Haahh!!"

I asked while leaping and swinging my black spear from top to bottom enveloped by the Lightning attribute.

But Scathach-sama was able to parry it and sent me back a little in the air.

".... That's right. But I only focus on training to strengthen your physique in the first six months of training. And it is only so that you have a foundation."

Then, she counterattacked by moving in a circular motion and then thrust her red spear into my left shoulder.

".... And after that until now, I have focused more on training you in spear techniques even though your physique is also slightly tempered. So, I assume your basic physique can still be strengthened."

My left shoulder was pierced by her red spear.

"Guhh!!!"

It hurt quite a bit, but luckily I was wearing the Infinite Blaze Armor, so it healed in an instant.

".... So the point is, in terms of Technique, you are good enough. Physique can still be improved. And if you have a strong physique, then Speed ​​can be developed.... But for sure, I mostly only focus on training you about technique. And moreover, in three months I will start to focus on teaching you Rune Magic."

"I see...."

After my left shoulder recovered, I attacked again.

This time, I jumped forward while moving to thrust my black spear into the ground.

"Quake!"

I did it to make Scathach-sama's footing shake with shocks.

And then, I immediately drew out my black spear and flew in a stabbing stance towards Scathach-sama.

"Wind!"

I used the Wind attribute to envelop myself and my spear to add force.

However, Scathach-sama remains strong and doesn't want to lose either. She enveloped hee red spear with energy and thrust it out.

*clank

The two spears collided.

And I was slightly blown away by the force of the impact that occurred.

"Gahh!!!"

But Scathach-sama remains calm and firmly on her feet.

".... You're still very young, Rey. You have plenty of time to strengthen your physique later."

Then, while I was catching my breath, we heard Kulshedra-san, who was previously silent, speak.

"Hmm.... Speaking of that, physical indeed can be tempered by training and fighting. But besides that, how about trying to use your Summoning ability to summon an item that might give you new power as well as strengthening your basic physique?"

I had told Kulshedra-san about my Serene Summoning abilities previously. So it wouldn't be strange for her to suggest something like that.

But, hearing Kulshedra-san's words, I frowned slightly and wondered.

"Hmm.... Are items like that exist?"

"I don't know. There might be.... Well, that's just a suggestion.... And even if you use such an item, in the end you still have to train too. As the saying goes; 'An unpolished gem is no different from ordinary rock'."

"Hmm.... Maybe I'll try later."

After that, we continued our sparring practice.

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Meanwhile, on the surface of the water at a point in a great lake, two girls were seen riding a large water serpent.

Then, the girl sitting at the front suddenly seemed like she had heard something.

"Hm!? I heard a fighting sound!"

And after stopping for a moment to listen more carefully, she pointed to a direction.

"Over there! Let's go!"

Then, the girl ordered the large water serpent they were riding towards the direction she intended.

"Hah~...."

Meanwhile, the other girl sitting at the back could only sigh.

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