The Hero's Hymn

Chapter 11

Midoriya recognizes the streets, Khrome is leading him to Inori's store. That district is famous for being full of diversities, from the cheap and funny stores, to the fancy and elegant ones. Curious why she's directed there, he asks it shyly. The woman explains with a happy voice that the prefecture is all run by Ryuhis, and she adds that all those stores are opened only in summer because the owners work in the island during winter; also, during the cold season, they've tons of rituals and traditions to follow.

As yesterday, Khrome enters in Inori's establishment, goes direct to the beach and stands in front of the green boy.

<<Speaking of forms, the Gluttony one is the strongest between the other eight.>> the priestess already starts the lesson, the time is precious, <<I know what you're thinking, Wrath and Envy should be the strongest ones, but it's not right. Can you guess why?>>

<<Mh... Comparing it with the other forms, Gluttony is the only one that gives an enormous strength to the owner, but it's not made to be often used since the price is an incredible pain.>> the student starts to murmur his thoughts and Khrome waits a bit to stop him, maybe he finds the solution if he does like that.

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<<Close enough.>> the Ryuhi decides to explain better what that is, <<The Gluttony form is made by internal flames which arise in the form of symbols; the real fire comes out only when the beast is called out. The more the symbols shine, the more is the strength released, but as you said, that amount of power must be payed somehow. If the body is not able to support that force, muscles pull, and bones break in no time, doing heavy damages on your organism. The pros are the infinite possibilities you've with such ability; use it to move with reflexes and power that nobody has; you can run faster than anyone, be the strongest without rivals. Also, this form is influenced by the shape of the beast, in your case, you've the strength of a dragon, which make you the strongest mate in (Y/N)'s group.>>

<<I see... If (Y/N)-chan can combine her beasts with each other, I can combine mine with my quirk or someone else's beast?>> Izuku prints those words in his mind, when he goes back at home he'll write everything down, <<It's just a plan, but Seatiel has a monstrous strength, to overcome it, I can combine Astraroth with my quirk and obtain a new force. Is it possible?>>

<<It is, but Izu-chan, do you wanna break your body so badly?>> comments the lady in a worried face, <<I saw your quirk and damn, that's truly a stupid amount of power, it equals the Gluttony form... If you fuse them, you've to control two Astraroth, your body will never be able to hold such powerful strength.>>

<<For me it's enough to know that it's possible.>> replies the student determinate, <<I'll find a way to handle it in a second time.>>

<<Good grief, please before that learn how to control your quirk.>> with that phrase, the chief becomes serious again, <<Since we don't have Hakkai with us, let's start with something easy. First, call the beast and keep it with you; Astraroth must know what's happening outside.>>

"Let's do it. Astraroth-san, please answer to my call." Midoriya closes his eyes to focus, when in the darkness, he sees a little orange light, that slowly becomes bigger, brighter and then...

How can I help you... Midoriya Izuku?

"Um... Khrome-san is helping me to learn how to communicate with you and use your power, can you please stay with me for a bit more? She asked me to keep the call, and... I don't know how to do it yet, so..."