Chapter – 133 (Ais Magic Control Training I)
(*A/N: Here goes 4/4 chapter of this week. Please Enjoy.)
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*A/N: For every 100 power stones extra chapters will be released on the last day of each month. Extra chapters that will release on 30th September = 2.
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Since he had already contacted Freya, Hephaestus, and Hestia today, Primis decided to concentrate on Ais now. Her control over her magic is garbage. Because of that she used up her magic faster during both "Enhanced Mode" and "Arielle". That's also one of the reasons why she only used her "Arielle" to take out those rats in his new mansion "Raven Sight" at the last second. Otherwise, it would have been over a long time ago.
Before that he decided to send a voice transmission to Ryuu and others in "Hostess of Fertility" informing them to not wait for him. Next, he placed his attention towards Ais.
Primis: It's time to start your magic control training Ais.
Ais's expressions became serious as she nodded.
Primis: Come here.
Ais walked towards him and he hugged her waist. Before she could understand why Primis was hugging her. They started to rise in the air. Ais got startled witnessing this. Ophis and Sheng Ming also rose. Since this is the first for Ais seeing Primis and others flying she got stunned. But it was short-lived since she had already started to get used to how Primis did impossible things.
FWOOSH!!!
Then all four penetrated through the air at extreme speed and left the Orario behind. Ais at first closed her eyes when wind touched her face then she opened her eyes again. Once some reach Level 4, their speed already breaks the sound barrier. At that time, you also experienced the same thing. Considering, Ais was Level 5 Agility-based Adventurer she also had experienced this before. That's why she got used it soon enough. Ais looked down at everything like a curious lady. This was the first time she was so high in sky, so she wanted to see how everything looked from here.
Ais: Wow.
Primis chuckled lightly hearing this. Even Sheng Ming chuckled while following behind.
Primis: Don't worry once you will complete your magic control training or will reach the last part, that time you will also be able to fly in the sky on your own.
Ais: Really??
Primis: Yes. The Magic control training is divided into 5-parts. The fifth part is about flying in the air. But to reach that you first need to complete the first four-parts, Ok.
Ais nodded and looked down again to enjoy the scenery some more. The only light there was, was Moonlight which made it even more beautiful.
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After flying for five minutes, they arrived at a forest. If Primis had used his full speed that they would have reached here in less than a minute. But seeing Ais enjoying herself he decided to delay it a little. They soon reach the depth part of the forest where a lake was located. Once reaching their destination they descended.
Ais looked around the forest. All animals already went to sleep by now. And the forest was very silent.
Primis: Ais.
Ais: Yes, my Lord.
Primis: From tomorrow onwards, I will be training Lili and Haruhime in the morning. Hence, Your training will be at night. Do you understand?
Ais: Yes.
Primis: Good. Now follow me.
Primis then walk towards one of the trees.
Primis: The first part of magic control is "Tree climbing Practice".
Ais: Tree climbing Practice?
Primis then stretched one of his legs and stepped on the bark of the tree. Then he raised his other foot. In the next moment, his body miraculously formed a ninety-degree right angle with the stem of the tree. He walked up like this step by step as if the gravity did not affect him.
Ais who was looking at Primis became dumbfounded. It's true that sometimes while fighting in dungeon, she and her 'old' Familia members had climbed many trees, walls, steeps and so on. Still at time they used them as a footing to climb faster. Never had they walked like the whole ninety-degree like Primis was doing.
After Primis walked steadily up to a height of more than ten meters, he stopped and stood on a branch. Then as if his feet slipped, his body suddenly fell backward. Ais got startled and subconsciously moved to catch him. Though in the next moment, Sheng Ming placed her hand on her shoulder and stopped her.
Sheng Ming: Little Sister, don't worry. Look carefully.
Ais stopped and looked at Primis who did not fall but was hanging upside down on the branch of tree, with the branch still attached to the soles of his feet.
Primis: Once you will complete this part of training you can stand on any kind of solid matter. Like wall, tree, cliffs and many more.
Ais nodded with surprised expression. Primis then let go of his control and fell. Just when he was about to touch the ground his body turn upside down and he landed on his feet.
Primis: The concept behind this part of training is that you need to use a fix amount of magic at the bottom of your foot. Then use it to climb without using your hands. In case you will use too little magic, you will lose your footing and will fall off. On the other hand, if you will use too much magic then the tree will be pushed away and will break. Understand?
Ais nodded.
Primis: Now. Your task is to reach the top of the tree. But you need to walk to the top not run okay.
Ais: Ok.
Primis: You only have time to complete it by the morning. On the occasion you failed to complete it in the giving time, then I will delay the next part of training for a month or two.
Ais's expressions turned grave as she clenched her fist. Since she wanted to become strong fast, delaying is something she wanted to avoid at all cost.
Primis: Pick up a tree and start.
Ais then walked towards one of tree to start her practice. While Ais started her training, Primis moved to another side of the Lake. He waved his hand and in the next moment, branches of the trees seemed to come to life. They started crawling, entangled, and hung down from the trees. After a while, a swing-like seat was made.
Primis didn't gave it much thought and sat down on it. Ophis float towards him and sat on his lap naturally. As for Sheng Ming, she remained rooted on her spot like a fool.
'Sheng Ming: H-Husband, know how to use Life Magic. Since when. And his control over it is slightly higher than me.'
Primis: Do you want to stand there the entire night, Sheng Ming?
Sheng Ming: H-Huh. No.
Then she walked to him and sat on his left. Primis gaze was at Ais who was trying to step on tree only for the tree to break or she fell. Although, when she her back was about to touch the ground, she will use her wind magic to stop herself.
[By the way, why did you tell her to complete it by the morning. I am sure she will be able to complete this training in an hour or two.]
'Primis: No. She will barely be able to complete it by the morning.'
[Huh? What do you mean?]
'Primis: This might not mean much for others. However, for Ais, no. For every Adventurer in the Danmachi world, this is training is extremely difficult.'
[How so?]
'Primis: In other worlds, to increase their strength people use things like Magic, Qi, Ki, Aura and so on. Even if it makes them stronger but if you take it away from them then they will just be somewhat stronger than normal humans. Not too overpowered. Hence, if they let their guard down then even a kid with a knife can kill them. But in this world because of God's blessings your own body become stronger.'
[I get it. If Adventurers of this world let their guard down completely then even if a professional came, they won't even be able to penetrate their skin. That's why only an Adventurer or Monsters can kill another Adventurer. Well, there can be exception like if a normal humans get their hands on a magic sword of some sort.]
'Primis: Yes. For example, Goku from Dragon Ball Super world. When Freeza attacked earth in her Golden Form, Goku was Super Saiyan Blue. Yet, the moment he let his guard down, a simple laser shot out Freeza lackey severely injured him. This shows that it's their Ki which made them stronger. Their body is not up to that level.'
[I see. Then why did you said that Ais will barely be able to complete it by the morning.]
'Primis: Because not only she needs to control the amount of magic on her feet but also, she needs to control her physical strength.'
[Physical Strength? So, that's how is it. Unlike other worlds, Adventurers in this world have strong body and strength. Even if she will be able to understand the amount of magic she needs to use in her feet, the mere force from her leg is enough to break the tree.]
'Primis: Right. On top of that, I specially told her to 'walk' to the top of tree not 'run'. Agility increases the speed of users, means it also increase the movement speed of their legs. That's why if they get a slight footing they can sprint to the top of any steep or slopes.'
[So, that's not the climbing. They are just using their Agility.]
'Primis: Yes. Hence, she can't even use her Agility here.'
[She needs to control her magic. She needs to control her physical strength. And she can't even her speed. No wonder this magic control training will be extremely difficult for her. On top of that, you gave her the deadline till the morning. It put additional mental pressure on her. Now even I feel like sympathizing her.]
BOOM!!!
[Great. Another tree falls. That was the tenth one.]
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Ais was looking at fallen tree with disbelief expression.
'Ais: Where I am going wrong. Just now I barely used my magic. Nevertheless, this tree still broke when I just put my foot on it. Are all trees this weak?'
Ais then squatted down and investigate where she stepped on the tree. There's her footprint on it. Ais frowned witnessing this.
'Ais: Should I use "Arielle"? Not only did it increase by speed and power but also makes me lighter.'
After deciding this, Ais stood up.
'Ais: Arielle.'
WAIL!!!!!!
WHIZ!!!!!!
WOO!!!
A hurricane covered Ais as if protecting her. The she looked at another tree.
'Ais: Ok. Here I go.'
Ais reached the tree in an instant. She hurriedly placed her foot on it, realizing that tree didn't break, and her foot was still attached to it, Ais overjoyed. Next, she put her second foot with jubilant expression. However, suddenly...
'Ais: Huh?'
THUD!!
She fell with her back on the ground. Ais looked at sky with dazed expression. She didn't understand what just happened.
'Ais: Why did my "Arielle" disappeared all of a sudden?'
She then got up again.
'Ais: Arielle.'
WAIL!!!!!!
WHIZ!!!!!!
WO---
The wind gathered around her before dispersing. Ais got confused and tried again. But no matter how much she tried, she always failed. Now, she can't even use her wind magic.
'Ais: Just what is going on?'
{Primis: Ais.}
{Ais: My Lord, I can't use my--}
{Primis: You are not allowed to use your wind magic. You must do it with just magic.}
{Ais: Huh? Does this mean Lord is the reason I can't use my wind magic?}
[Primis: Yes. I have taken the control of wind magic from you. Hence, you can't use your wind magic. Now continue where you left off to.}
{Ais: *sigh* Yes, My Lord.}