The Knight Goddess 2: Prophecy

Chapter 188: Just another Training

- Long Chap ✏ -
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The ORC gathered in the battlefield located underground in the Gremory’s territory. They are currently doing their training which is part of the routine of the group. The members divided into two groups which are the warrior-types and the magician-types.

Erin, Issei, Kiba, Xenovia, and Irina composed the warrior-types, while the rest belonged to the magician-types.

Le Fay and Kuroka tagged along to help with the training. Surprisingly, Sebastian was also requested to come along after the members learned that he has skills in using magic. Only Ravel stayed behind since she is continuing the selection of the documents of those who will be Erin's partner as a magician.

"So how's Voltaire?"

"Voltaire increased the time he needs to sleep since the battle with Cao Cao. There are times when he doesn’t respond for a whole day. And currently, I’m in a state where I can’t promote to use Traiana and true Queen." replied Erin to Azazel.

“He must have used too much of his power to revive you. It’s a body given from Great-Red’s flesh with Ophis’ power added to it, so you can’t calculate how hard he worked for it. His soul didn’t wear down nor did he lose his power, but his exhaustion must be really bad."

"Voltaire used a lot of his power to resurrect me." Erin spoke in a solemn tone. "He doesn’t have a body, and he is in a state where only his soul remains. Even so, he did all of that for me…… I just can’t thank him enough. If having a sleep will bring Voltaire back to his old self, then I want him to take a rest."

Azazel excused himself to have a talk with Rias' father. Minutes later, Kiba and Issei finished their sparring session and approached Erin.

"Have you reached any results?" Erin asked Issei, referring to sealing the thoughts of his gear's past users.

"I made some progress. I was able to reach the consciousness sphere." Issei deactivated his armor. "But still, I think I would need to try harder to eliminate their negative energies."

Erin hummed in response and her gaze flitted to Kiba who was staring at Gram.

“……Like I thought, finding the right time to use Gram is hard.”

"What aspect is hard to grasp?" Kiba responded to the question with a small sigh.

"The consumption is really bad. Just swinging this drains a lot from my stamina, demonic-power, and other departments. If I use it continuously for one single battle, it will probably trim down my lifespan. It certainly is a master piece fitting to be called the demonic-sword of the Emperor.”

"That bad huh. I didn't have much difficulty when wielding it, due to my innate skill. But I can ascertain the deadly qualities Gram possess just by standing near it." mused Erin.

"With my enhanced body made from dragon flesh, the dragon-slayer trait of Gram is a deadly poison for me. I can definitely feel the killing intent it has towards me."

“I wonder how that bastard Siegfried was able to use it.” Kiba said after hiding away Gram.

“No, I think he also had difficulties when using it." Erin said while thinking. "Siegfried couldn’t use Gram to the fullest because of the dragon trait of his Sacred Gear. Moreover, you need determination to use it, just like how Xenovia uses strong will to wield Durandal."

“How about the other demonic-swords, Erin?" Issei asked

“They all are good demonic-swords. Except, since they are all demonic items, there are risks using them. Each of them either makes the wielder get cursed, or it trims a certain thing down every time you use it. When I think about it..."