The Absolute Twin Magician

Zoe Schaligen's

"Zayn Endarker's. Looks like you've managed to get through those exercises smoothly, I'm quite amazed at you."

A young man who seemed a little older than me clapped his hands slowly, as if giving a small appreciation for my efforts all along.

"So, you're training me today, Reign of Scythe Zoe Schaligen?"

"As you might expect, it's true."

This is my fifth training day. And today accompanied by Zoe, I will practice using the great scythe as a weapon. Unlike other weapons, the scythe is rarely used in warfare. That's because of its large size and hefty weight. Sickets were suitable for duels, but were less effective in warfare.

Even so, it seemed that Zoe was used to using this weapon even on the battlefield. Of course, with professional skills and mastery.

"Remember, the main focus in the use of the sickle is both the palms and both feet. This scythe has a large size, and also heavy. But if you can manage the horses and breathe well, you can ignore these two flaws and use the devastating power of this weapon." Obviously Zoe. He explained it while twirling his scythe, a show of ability like him.

"There are several techniques in the use of sickles. Slash, pull, rip, and hold. Basically, you need to master these four techniques in order to use them in real combat." Evidently.

"You can use the pointed part at the tip of the scythe to stab and slash the opponent. To attract an opponent, you can use the curved shape of the sickle and the size of the long handle. The sharpest part is usually on each side of the scythe. Take advantage of it to rip and attack the opponent. As for defense, you can utilize a large and powerful scythe core to resist and fend off enemy attacks."

"When using the sickle, focus on adjusting the movement of my finger. And don't forget to always set the balance between your sickle weight and your body. Any minute you lose your balance, that's when you'll lose your life expectancy. Because be careful."

Zoe kept giving advice to me during the training sessions. He taught me pretty well, although there are some things I can't understand.

The first day of training went pretty well. It's the first time I've used a sickle, so I think it's been pretty good for a beginner who's only been studying it for a few hours. Even though I was only able to use interesting and ripping techniques, I was quite proud of that. Using the scythe as a defense tool was quite difficult considering the weight of the scythe itself. And also it seems I am not able to adjust the physical strength of my body automatically like the previous exercises. I don't know what this is because it's beyond my ability or my strange ability also has limits. Importantly, I was happy to be able to master that technique with just my physical strength alone.

While waiting for the afternoon, I rested for a while on the field where we were training earlier. From this afternoon I continued to practice twirling and swinging my scythe by myself. Zoe seems pretty busy with her work. It doesn't matter to me, after all, this kind of thing just takes a little practice and habituation. I can practice alone as long as I understand the basic techniques.

"It seems you're quite excited huh Zayn...."

From behind, Zoe walked up to me who was still sitting on the grass. He came up to me with two cups of coffee. As a teacher, he was quite attentive as well.

"Yes that's it. Lately the training I've been doing is very easy. This time I had a hard time learning something. Moreover, this technique of yours is somewhat foreign here." My answer.

"Hahaha not really. Besides me, there are still some people who are more skilled than me. Even though it's in the Bluelagoon branch I'm the best at using it."

"There's more? At the headquarters huh?" My toot.

"Yes. There's a pair of brothers who've mastered the use of this weapon even since they were kids.No, they're not even adults at all."

"What do you mean?"

"As I said earlier, they're not adults at all. In the true sense."

I thought for a moment. Guess what was behind his words.

"Eh? In the true sense? That means they're really immature? You mean they're still kids?!"

"It's true." Zoe replied with a laugh. "Although they are still children, their abilities cannot be underestimated. They even reportedly made the teacher who taught them to raise their hands and stop teaching. He said he had nothing left to teach them."

Eeh, that's right. Children are able to use weapons this big and heavy? Not to mention he said they were better than Zoe and even her own teacher?

"Additionally they were twins. Two twin girls."

Girls?! Just right! I feel quite calm that they are men because the power capacity of men is much greater. But he said those two guys are twin girls?! That was totally unthinkable to me.

"Well, it looks like they're really terrible huh...."

"If you don't piss them off, they won't be that dangerous." Answer Zoe.

"That's not what I meant. Are the ReVoid people especially these Reigns like that?"

"Yes, at least, each has its own skills."

"What about magic? Can anyone use magic there?" My toot.

That old man has such a nickname? I'm appalled.

"...and also vice chairman of the central ReVoid, Hallen Nachetanya, Reign of Fire. He was a use of fire magic with an extremely powerful attack ability. He also has the nickname Knight Phoenix...."

I don't know who it is, but if it's nicknamed the Phoenix Knight, it's certain that he's not just anyone, right? And from her name, it seems like she is a woman.

"Well, even so the Magic Assosiation is definitely more powerful than our weaker group...."

"I don't think that's Zoe."

Zoe who was trying to demean ReVoid herself was silent and then looked at me. I can't deny the assertion that we're so much better than them at magic. But saying myself as a weak person is very much hated by me. Especially if they are our most valuable allies.

"What do you mean Zayn?"

"You might think that you are weaker than us in magic. I can't refuse because it's true. But even so I don't like it when you say that you're a weak group. I hate people who insult themselves...." I said at length.

"Everyone has their own advantages. All these advantages are in line with all the things they stand for. We are strong in magic not because we are talented. We are strong because we always feel that there are people stronger than us, and we feel we must reach or exceed that level as soon as possible. So do you guys ReVoid....

"You may not be good at magic, but you're good at weapons and equipment. Your knowledge in managing and creating weapons and other great items is a plus for you. You can cover your shortcomings in terms of magic with your thinking and fighting skills. With all that stuff, you shouldn't consider yourself or even your group weak.

"In spite of that, you also must not assume that you are stronger than everything. For pride will only bring you into ruin.

"The world has a lot we don't know. Therefore we must open our eyes wide to be able to understand everything. Don't be haughty, and don't be too low. Let's just say that you're the one in the middle. Look up to motivate yourself, and look down to remind you that you've been at that level before....

I spoke at length after hearing Zoe's words earlier. For some reason, her words made me a little emotional and then said those words spontaneously.

Moments later, I realized that Zoe was taking my words seriously.

"A-ah, sorry. I seem a little too much ya."

"Not really. Those were good words, Zayn. I can't believe you're so good at talking wisely either."

"Eh? Did ya? Those words came out of my mouth. Well, I sometimes do things like that too so I don't seem to have the right to say things like that."

"Hahaha that's okay, right? Everyone has mistakes." Zoe replied with a little laugh.

After saying that, Zoe then smiled satisfied with a bright face. It was as if the mind that was weighing on him disappeared instantly.

"I'm happy to tell you this Zayn. I didn't think you could be a good talkative." Zoe. "Before I thought those Magic Knights were all magic maniacs. After witnessing it firsthand, it seems like my assessment of you guys has changed quite a bit."

"A judgment? What are we like in your eyes?"

"Actually you guys are quite popular in our kingdom. But yes, of course, there are some groups that think you're such a ruthless group of killers."

"Well, I'm used to it...."

"And so did I. I also thought you guys were like that before, so I could trust you less." Zoe. "But now, I really believe in you guys. Therefore from now on please help him as an ally."

I was a little surprised by this statement can only smile thinly.

"Only as an ally? I don't take it." My speech. Zoe then looked at me in surprise, watching me extend a hand to her. "Then how about as a friend?"

Hearing my reply, Zoe smiled and welcomed my hand.

"Well, Zayn's happy."

"Good."

Yeah, this is the first time I've asked someone to be friends. I think I've made a little bit of progress on myself. But that doesn't mean I'm asking her to be friends just for something like this.

If by making friends I can become stronger, then I will make more friends.