Chapter 37: The Clipped Wings

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Weeks would pass since the fateful battle against the Abyss as Natlan continues its rebuild. In that time, Lucius would continue to be lauded as a hero to be remembered for ages as he also rides the emotional high of finally accessing Mastered Corruption Mode.

With the chaos of the war and Abyss battle with Mavuika, Lucius has taken a well-deserved downtime from adventuring and exploring to rest up.

But at the moment, Lucius is by himself near the Flower-Feather Clan, training his Pyro powers as well as the elemental reactions around that element.

Along with that, he's also trying to discover the hidden potential of combining certain elements together to improve his arsenal.

Lucius: Huuhh!!

He grunts as he fires a Hydro bubble into the air.

Lucius: Hragh!

As he then shoots a beam of Pyro towards the bubble, causing it to vaporise and create a steam cloud right above him.

Lucius: Hmm...

He hums to himself, looking at the vaporise reaction that occurred.

Lucius: Maybe I can work with that.

He ignites his hands on fire as he watches it dazzle in front of him. He stares for a few more seconds before applying Hydro as the flames are extinguished, releasing a vapour that covers his hands.

Lucius: Just maybe... I could make a smokescreen with this. I just need to create the reaction quickly to give the idea that I'm releasing smoke from my body.

He stretches his arms forwards and concentrates.

Lucius: ("Use both elements at the same time...")

He feels the warmth surrounding his arms increasing.

Lucius: ("The heat of the fire... smash it with the coolness of water.")

He continues standing still, trying to get used to the feeling of using two elements at once.

Lucius: ("Replicate the same feeling from the battle against the Abyss... annnddd... NOW!!!")

*FSSSSSSSHHHHHHHH*

Opening his eyes, vapour is released from his arms at a rapid rate with the amount being enough to give the illusion of smoke as Lucius is covered completely.

Lucius: ("Yes! It worked! Now I've engraved that feeling into my memory! Maybe now I can try using other elements at once!")

But just before he could continue, the sobs of a woman interrupt him as he looks around in the smoke.

Lucius: Oh...

He sweat drops as he swings his right arm outwards, releasing a small wind current that clears the smoke.

Lucius: Where could the crying be coming from?

He wonders before spotting a woman by herself on a wooden bridge leading to the Flower Feather Clan.

Seeing her dangerously close to the edge, he carefully makes his way over, only for a hand to be placed on his shoulder, stopping him.

Chasca: I'd leave her be. The warriors of the Flower-Feather Clan are a proud bunch, who never show their vulnerability in public... Even if they've gone wingless.

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