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Chapter 8: The Ignition of a Star
I was wrong thinking I was really fast or super strong. Like I mean to a normal person I'm strong and fast, but to my pops i might as well be moving in slow mo.
Right after my pops unlocked my aura he moved to our shed and grabbed an iron saber for me to use. This was a first because he only let me used wooden ones so far.
He gave it to me and he grabbed himself a iron Trident. I thought it was interesting that a Trident was his weapon of choice, but I know his main weapon was a mechashift shotgun/trident hybrid.
He walked a few paces away from me and stood ready. "Come now Iris show me what you got, hold nothing back."
After he said this I got into a stance mixed between my new body's muscle memories, and my old life's sword training I took as a hobby.
I moved forward to try and strike him low but he blocked, and swung back at me. His attack was a lot faster than mine, and smashed the blunt end of his weapon into my head knocking me back.
-750 AL
AL- 22,250/23,000
"Too slow and your over extending. You need to be faster in your strike. You can take advantage of moving around more. You should give me less time to see or think of your attacks." He then holds out a hand to help me up.
I take his hand and sigh as I get pulled up "Alright let's try this again!" I exclaim. I fall back into my stance and think over what my pops told me.
I move forward then move to the side as he swings his trident at me. I try to get closer to try to get a hit in, but he again takes the end of his weapon and slams it into my side.
-500 AL
AL- 21,750/23,000
I groan as I get pushed back from the hit he's not pulling punches. I'm pretty sure if he was using his actually weapon I'd be taking far more damage.
I look at him and he's just staring back waiting for my next move. He has a relaxed stance but I can tell he's still on guard waiting for me to move.
One hour later...
After trying to hit him for a good hour I finally managed to land a hit.
-350 AL
Onyx Asteria
AL- 183,150/183,500
Holy crap he has a ton of aura, but as I think this my pops get in a hit of his own. I was surprised to feel his weapon slam into my stomach.
-1000 AL
AL- 1,250/23,000
I roll on the ground and groan in indignation as I didn't expect that. "Ow"
"Don't let your guard down that easily, though good job landing a hit. Your steadily getting better at this. We should call it for the day don't think you'll want your aura to break, or else you might be too sore tomorrow." He leans down and rubs my back.
I look up at him and huff. "That wasn't nice pops, but ya that's probably a good idea. Mum would be sad I couldn't work with her tomorrow." I groan as I get up with help from him.
"I'm gonna run to town right quick. You should go take a shower, and go relax it's still your birthday." Pops says as he lightly ruffles my hair that's a complete mess now.
I pout at him, and he just chuckles at my expense. I'm completely covered in dirt and snow.
We walk back inside together, and my mum had made us some snacks thinking we'd be hungry after training. She was right I was happy to drink some juice and enjoy a sandwich.
After I finish eating my snack I head up stairs to get some nice clean cloths and take a nice hot shower.
I grab some nice comfortable lazy around the house clothes, and head to the shower. Once I get undressed I realized I can fully appreciate my body. It's nice and tone but not overly buff I'm still a bit squishy. I like myself.
After my shower I go and sit in the living room on the couch. I start scrolling though my scroll for any good info I might need over the coming years.
I know I'm gonna need to train my magic, and push myself to be able to protect those I'll come to care about.
As I begin to relax I get a notification.
*Ping*
Quest: Happy Birthday
Objective 1: get you aura unlocked~
Objective 2: pick your starting weapon ~
Objective 3: Complete your first training match against your pops~
Rewards:
1,000 exp
Weapon skill unlocked
Semblance unlocked
Rep with your parents
Level up x4
Plus 20 to Int & Wis
Plus 20 Stat Points
Skill:
One Handed Weapon (Blade) lvl (1/50)
Semblance Unlocked:
Blink lvl (1/10) -
User can warp a short distance in any direction. User can move objects or people with them at the cost of increased stamina use. (User cannot currently move through walls or floors/ceilings.)
Onyx Asteria (Pop)
Reputation (250/250) (Loved)
Gardenia Asteria (Mum)
Reputation (250/250) (Loved)
Notice
Due to completing effective training by an expert you've gained.
5 to Vit,Str, and Dex
I allot my stat points and take a look at my stats now.
Stats
HP- 12,000
AL- 24,000
MP- 10,000
STR- 120 (240)
VIT- 120
DEX- 175 (350)
INT- 120
WIS- 120
CHR- 105
CRM- 155
LCK- 10
STP- 0
I decided it was best to put those 20 STP in my Dex so I can be faster, and to increase my stamina. After a few more minutes my mum joins me on the couch and cuddles up next to me to watch some tv.
Thanks for the love and support I'll keep pushing this out so long as you all want them!
(Notice next chapter will be a stats page of Onyx and Gardenia and explaining the stats in full will probably be out in a few hours see you then)