
" let me introduce you again. My name is Leon.It's nice to meet you "
My body is a little shivering. I don't know why this guy's aura feels so creepy. I can't stand up straight. What a terrible aura.
" You..who are you?" I tried to hold on to stand up.
" You don't need to know. For sure I'm the one who will give you so much power" he said.
" Great power.it must have a heavy effect, right?"
" Heheheh, of course" he said. " How? Are you interested?"
" Of course not stupid!" My yelling.
The creature laughed out loud. The sound of laughter really made me uncomfortable. It was a very evil sounding laughter.
" I see.no problem. I just need the perfect momentum to make you give up" he said "until that time comes, you better take good care of this body, Zayn Endarker"
" You don't have to rule me. This is my body, I will definitely take care of it!"
" Heheheh, you're right..." Her speech.
Slowly his body began to fade. What was originally shaped like a human now began to decompose like smoke.
" Then I'll see you, monster"
" You're the monster!!"
" No, we're the real monsters"
I woke up soon. I can't believe it was morning. Kayn left me alone in the room. I sat down, thinking about what I saw just now.
" Is that just a dream?" Mumbles. " No. It doesn't feel like a dream at all..."
That horrible sensation was not a dream at all. It's real, even now I still feel it. But what exactly is that creature? A demon or something? Then why is it in my body? This mystery really bothers me.
Well, as long as there's no problem I don't have to think about it too much. I wake up and wash my face. My stomach is hungry. I think I'm late for breakfast. Judging from the atmosphere of this fairly quiet headquarters, it seems that others have returned to their routines. I didn't see Elie and Liana either. Kayn and Marry's sister aren't there either. There's only Tony sleeping on the couch and Fiera who just woke up.
" What time is it now?" Fiera asked still with a sleepy face.
" At 9 a.m..." Tony who was lying on the sofa immediately replied. " You guys just woke up Zayn, Fiera?"
" Yes, that's how it is" I replied.
" Huee..still at 9 o'clock yes"
" Yet? It's bad luck I know Fiera?"
" No, it's still early." Fiera replied "is it Tony?"
" Yup is right"
" When did you guys agree to this?" I said "where else?"
" Sister Marry and Kayn rehearsal.sister Chezie and Miss Stephanie still train Elizabeth and Liliana.Satrox's brother and sister Guts seem to have a mission.. Hughes was helping Gale's brother in the test room.Oliver's uncle in his office." said Tony "you know where the rest are.."
" The rest?"
I'm thinking. Of all Tony mentioned, the unnamed ones are...
" Ah.he's yes"
" Yes, as usual"
The rest is Zero. When it comes to Zero, it's definitely the surveillance room. He almost never got out of there. He's a real professional self-cageant.
I sat in front of the dining table. It just so happens that there are a few pieces of bread still available on the table. I ate those bread too. Fiera also did the same considering she had just woken up. As a result, the remaining 10 pieces of bread we sweep up without waste. Although most Fiera eat it. I only ate 4 pieces. I can't stop thinking, Why is this kid's appetite so terrible?
" Zayn, are you training again today?" Ask Fiera.
" Well, I don't know either." I replied "actually I want to improve my new magic. But yesterday Uncle Oliver told me to practice alone..."
" No, no need. I'm just practicing myself"
" Z-zayn, listen to Fiera talk"
" I know what you're thinking. You want to keep me practicing, right?"
" Yes, that's it" Fiera replied." B-but I won't bother you, really"
" I'm not sure it's~"
That lying Tony made Fiera panic a little. Fiera without me realising put on a clear expression.
" I won't be affected by your face that you know"
" Please, let Fiera come"
" No"
" Please.."
Seeing Fiera plead like that was quite upsetting to me, and also a bit of pity. If I refuse him he's unemployed there's no job. I don't want my little friends to be lazy like Tony or to be self-imprisoners like Zero. Huh, so there is no other choice but to accept it.
" Well, you can come" I replied. Instantly Fiera's face looks radiant "but remember, don't interrupt my practice"
" Just relax, Fiera won't bother you"
" I'm surprised you're willing to accept it after knowing what Fiera looks like, Zayn.." said Tony "well, you're the one who knows the most about Fiera, I can't comment at all. Even so it's not like you used to be.."
" What do you mean Tony?"
" Well, I just wanted to say that you changed a lot." said Tony "well have a good time. Don't let your training go awry because of Fiera huh"
" The F-Fiera won't mess up!"
" Huh, I'll see you Tony"
A lot of people have been saying similar things lately. About me that has changed so much. Is my change bad? Or was my former self so bad that others were surprised to see my change? Well it is..
I'm out with Fiera. Tired of practicing inside I intend to train outside today. Not on the hill where I used to train, but this time near the river on the other side of this forest.
This area I visit quite often because the water is very clear and cold. The area around it is also great for training. This is a great place to practice.
" Fiera, because you're coming along I want to try something" I said. " We're going to do a sparring exercise"
" Train the match?"
" Yes, all this time I've been practicing theory alone. So I guess it would be great if I tested my new magic in a real fight"
" Hmmm...so Zayn wants Fiera to be Zayn's training partner?"
" It's true"
" Alright, Fiera wants to" he replied smiling. Just this time I felt that Fiera also had this sweet smile "if Zayn becomes stronger then Fiera will also do it with pleasure"
" Yes.it's up to you"
Our training begins. This time Fiera and I are going to practice. I need to try the Absorb ability first before actually using it in real combat. That's why I asked Fiera to help me. It doesn't seem like there's any harm in bringing Fiera along.
This exercise went as expected. The Fiera laser bullet is perfect for making it a test run. And as a result, I was able to figure out the ability of this Absorb magic. It's hard enough to turn it into Manna, but I can master it with the blink of an eye. Looks like it's the effect of the ability Kayn was talking about.
Absorb formed a magic wave in my hand, resisting Fiera's laser attack. The restrained laser slowly melted, then converted into Manna and went straight into my body. This magic still uses Manna, even if it's just a little. It means I can't use it if my Manna is completely depleted. It really only comes in handy at critical times.
Our training continued until noon. This exercise actually produces very useful information. This way I'm ready to use it in real combat. Looks like I need to thank Fiera later.
Enough practice until here, now it's time to focus on the mission that we will run tomorrow morning. Yes, early tomorrow morning the four of us will be heading back to the town of Bluelagoon. Finally, our first mission against vampires began.