Dreamweaver; Successor Of The Nightmare King

Episode 17: Ciella's Determination

EPISODE 17:EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES PART II: CIELLA'S DETERMINATION

"So how do we go about our training?" Keiran asked.

"With regards to experience and ability, it would be best if less experienced Dream Knights like Ariel, Saito and Keiran, spar with more experienced Dream Knights like Mitsuki and I. That would be the best way to make the most out of our training sessions and your abilities, Saito, Keiran and Ariel should rise significantly within a relatively short period. For Mitsuki and I to make the most of our training though, we'll probably have to spar against each other" Concordia said.

Ciella and Arlene sat in a corner. While Arlene trained herself by analyzing various packets of info streaming into Christopher, her sigil, Concordia and Mitsuki prepared to battle Saito, Keiran and Ariel.

"I've heard that you three Saito, Keiran and Ariel specialize more in the utilization of elemental attacks than in the actual use of sigils" Arlene said without shifting her gaze from Christopher.

"Yes, in a sense, like Mitsuki, our sigils are most effective under special conditions so we mostly resort to elemental attacks which can be utilized in battles under varying conditions" Saito explained.

"You never told me that" Concordia said.

"There's a reason the Dream Knights ensure we stick together as a permanent team in battle you know?" Saito said.

"Let's begin already" Mitsuki was beginning to get impatient.

"But before that, we must be sure to minimize damage to this place. Keiran, can you shield the walls, ceilings and floors with a field of wind to minimize damage?" Saito asked.

Keiran obeyed.

In the next instant, a strong wind began to circulate around the areas in the library close to the ground, walls and ceiling.

"Keiran can use terrain alteration techniques?" Concordia asked as she and Mitsuki struggled to maintain their footing.

"Of course. Our Dad ensured we mastered terrain alteration techniques since its one of the predominant techniques Zanfar and his allies utilize. Even if we are not allowed to use them for harm, understanding them is the first step to countering them" Keiran explained.

"Ariel, you stay back for support" Keiran said as he generated an intense field of elements to shield Ariel.

"Impressive, Ariel isn't a combat type but a support type. It appears in their usual formation, they utilize Keiran's abilities to shield Ariel. Though support types do not play much of a role on the actual battlefield, they are a key component in determining the outcome of a battle. Losing a support type on the battlefield could immediately transform an advantageous situation into a disadvantageous one. Losing a healer for instance on the battlefield could cause the wounds of comrades to worsen and degenerate. Ariel specializes in eliminating curses and nefarious things of the sort. She's basically responsible for the overall health, especially mental and spiritual health of her allies" Concordia analyzed Saito, Keiran and Ariel's formation.

"Keiran, you know about Mitsuki's abilities right?" Saito asked Keiran telepathically via the family's Pyrostellis Luminares.

"Of course, I didn't assume the wind field would be enough to stop her" Keiran said seriously.

"Indeed. Just like you..." Saito said as her eyes assumed a serious gaze.

"...Mitsuki also specializes in the utilization of terrain alteration techniques and field type attacks of the sort. At the very least though, we won't need to worry about her ability to manipulate the waves of time surrounding us" Saito said seriously.