The days of training and staying in the Astrea mansion came to an end when I decided that it was time for us to go, and possibly make a name of ourselves.
Fighting Witch Cultists that attacked random cities and settlements is not a big deal for me or any of my members, since they're strong enough now. Even Colette, formerly the weakest, can fully control her Beasting bracelet by staying conscious during its activation.
Omega really has a knack for knowing how her own meteors work, I suppose.
Following the 'Quake', Reinhard and I never had a duel again, for safety measures, of course. He taught me how to properly swing a sword and use more fluid movements, which I grasped rather quickly. Maybe it's because of the Deceit Witch Factor, but I can't tell for sure. I also worked out a few more moves with my Swords of Power, before today came.
It was time to leave Hakchuri.
Of course, it wasn't a willing decision, by any means. It's only because that we needed to move on and we cannot stay here for too long, or else we'll end up being viewed as an official supporter of the Felt Camp, which we're not (yet?).
For the better good, as they say.
I sighed as I sat on top of the Astrea Mansion's pinnacle point, viewing the sunset as the rays flashed into my eyes. Zeam, Inen, and Ryokyo's sheathes glowed as they absorbed mana from the atmosphere.
I always wondered... why can I not see my predecessor?
Alchemis had said that she sealed herself within the Witch Factor that she created, but he never specified why she did it, or if there was any way to unlock it. To be honest, finding her was only a matter of time, in my opinion.
I touched my black pendant, and told Echidna to gather the battalion at the main gate, since we were leaving. As I jumped down into the yard, Felt was waiting for me at the gate as she blocked my path.
"Nii-chan, you're leaving already?"
"Well, we do have to go to take care of some business, Felt, but I'll see you again soon enough, you know?"
"Why do you have to leave? Why can't you just stay here and help me grow stronger?"
"You are doing quite well on your own, are you not? You know what, let's make a bet, if you can touch me in a minute, I'll stay here one more week. If you can't, then let's make another bet. Deal?"
"You think I would give up a chance like this?" Felt said happily as she disappeared from my sight, and suddenly appeared behind me, faster than ever. It was only using Ul Akra did I jump away from her by chance, or else I would've lost right then and there.
"You're really using your Divine Protection well, Felt! I'm pretty sure your speed can be comparable to Elsa's now..."
"Where are you looking?" Felt said as she attempted another swipe, but I dodged it again before she ran around me in a circle.
"You know, doing that isn't going to help, imouto-chan." I said as I went over to the circle and flicked a finger on her forehead, and she immediately leapt away and glared at me.
"30 seconds left."
Her next attempt involved a lot of erratic movements, which caught me off guard in some sense before I managed to get a light grasp on her focus. I split myself into clones and mixed up my real body within them. Felt went around trying to get me, but I watched outside the fight as I smiled when the timer clicked.
"You're definitely stronger now, Felt, but you need to learn a little tactic, should you not?" I smirked as I dodged another blow, and the time's up.
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