And, to finish off my first set of trainings, it was time to train my body with Miyabi.
We were in a training room somewhere in Ginsei Academy. I have no idea why a school needs a place that honestly seems better equipped than most training gyms, but it's here.
I'll chalk this one for it being Devil King Academy and move on. Oh, and also, we had once again reserved the place, like Lizel-senpai had done for the school gym the day before.
Miyabi and I have been exercising for I think about an hour. She's no instructor, but Miyabi has been helping me with my exercises. From what she told me, she's been training for a good while at least.
Right now, Miyabi and I were running on treadmills. It was no intense exercise, but it was starting to get to me.
"Ha, ha, ha."
"Come on, Yuuto. Let's 'paan' do our best!"
I was about ready to give up, but Miyabi still seemed to have a lot of energy left. She kept running with a light skip between each step.
I almost tripped and fell. It was because I was so tired. Definitely not because I was hypnotized by Miyabi's swinging breasts.
A-anyway, to avoid further accidents. I decided to stop for now and rest a bit. Miyabi kept going.
"Eeh? Yuuto's done already? I'm still going to 'zoom' run a lot more."
She was not lying. Miyabi kept going for a good ten minutes or so while I rested. But even while I sat down, I was troubled where to look.
Miyabi was wearing stretchy spats and a sports bra. I suppose it must be the most comfortable thing for her, but I feel like it might be a size too small. It really looked like it was about to burst from her butt and breasts.
Not only was the area being covered small, I'm not even sure it's doing that job correctly. I mean, I'm pretty sure I can make the tips of Miyabi's breasts.
"Haaaah, I'm beat. I'm gonna rest for a bit. If Yuuto's already rested, do you mind giving me a massage?"
"Sure."
I was already pretty well rested, so giving Miyabi a massage should be no problem.
At least, that's what I thought at first. I was soon proven wrong.
"Aaahnn~"
"D-don't make weird noises, Miyabi."
"But Yuuto's feel so good I just can't help it."
"P-please don't say something that could be easily misunderstood."
I continued massaging Miyabi's shoulders and back. She kept moaning at first, but after a while her voice wouldn't obey her anymore.
Guess the effects of the massage are finally kicking in. Miyabi can't just play around anymore.
"Yuuto's surprisingly good at this. Did Yuuto ever do it before?"
"Not that I remember. Maybe with mom or dad when I was a child, but I can't recall anything."
"Mmmh. It feels so good and 'fuaa' relaxing that it's hard to believe it's Yuuto's first time."
I wasn't sure if Miyabi was trying to make innuendos or something, but I'll just pretend she's speaking perfectly normally. Maybe she'll give up with time.
After about a minute or so, I thought it would be enough. But Miyabi had other plans.
"Already over? I think there are a few other places Yuuto could still massage though."
"Like where?"
"My breasts, for example. These are heavy, you know."
This girl! Is she just trying to tease me? Come to think of it…
"By the way, Miyabi, your clothes…"
"Ooh, yeah, I figured Yuuto would like them. They're not my usual training gear, but I'll wear these for Yuuto."
Really, so she's just been trying to tease me since the start.
… Maybe I'll play into her plan a bit. Get some revenge.
"Alright then. I've started giving Miyabi a massage, so I'll finish it properly."
"Eh?"
I got in position behind Miyabi. Then I grabbed her breasts. I may have flinched a little, but I was determined to get back at this girl.
"W-wait, Yuuto. Nn."
Just like I'd been doing with her shoulders and back not too long ago, I massaged Miyabi's breasts to the best of my ability. Thankfully, because of what I'd done with Lizel-senpai yesterday, I could pretend to be perfectly calm.
Now that I remembered yesterday, Miyabi's breasts feel really different from Lizel-senpai's. Yeah, what they were wearing was different, but even discounting that…
It's like Lizel-senpai's was a dough I could carefully mold into whatever shape I wanted. Miyabi's was like a water balloon, I could play with it as much as I wanted and it would always return to its normal form.
"Aaaahnn! Yuuto~"
"L-let's move on to the next part."
Breasts seemed like a double edged sword, so I'll change places for now. I decided I'd massage Miyabi's waist next.
She really had been training for a long time, otherwise her stomach muscles wouldn't be so well defined. Maybe it's not the most feminine characteristic of her, but I thought this only increased Miyabi's beauty.
"Hahahaha! It tickles!"
Seems like I found a weak spot. I let out some resentment in tickling her for a good minute or so.
But I wasn't done just yet, so I decided to move on.
"Then, the last place… should be here."
"W-wait. Yuuto? What are you planning?"
I got Miyabi on an all-fours position. Obviously, her ass was sticking out towards me, that's where I'd end my massage.
I thought it would just be like with the breasts, but I was sorely mistaken. It felt so different, like a pillow. I have to admit I considered resting on Miyabi's ass for a second.
But I rested that temptation. I'll just keep provoking Miyabi under the guise of a massage.
"Mmmh! Yuuto, it's getting really bad!"
I noticed a stain forming on Miyabi's spats. I stopped massaging for a second. Unconsciously, I reached my finger for the wet spot and tried to poke it.
"! Nooo!"
And I was soon met with a kick from Miyabi. I took it a little too far, so I deserved it.
But it still hurts like hell.
"S-sorry, but Yuuto's at fault here."
"It's fine, I'll take the blame."
Miyabi helped me wipe out the small bleeding from my nose. After that, she excused herself, saying she needed to change.
When she came back, her outfit was different. I mean, it was still spats and a sports bra, but not nearly as erotic from before. It looks… normal.
"Is this your normal training gear?"
"Ah, yeah. Yuuto likes the other one better, right?"
"Not really. If Miyabi wants to wear it, I'll get used to it. But I don't want you forcing yourself to wear stuff you don't want to for me. Just put on whatever makes you more comfortable."
"So Yuuto's going to tell me now that you didn't enjoy looking at my butt and breasts?"
"… I'll admit to that much. But still, I meant what I said before."
Miyabi gazed at me for a little before nodding with a "un, un" sound. I guess Miyabi won't be needlessly provoking me from now on.
"Anyway, let's get on with the actual training, Yuuto."
"Right."
She had explained to me before that this first part wouldn't be directly related to the martial arts she would teach me. But, even if my main method of attack was magic, that didn't mean I could slack off on training my body.
A healthier body meant better magic and magic circuits. Ignoring that would be shooting myself on the foot.
Miyabi had also said she wanted me to get a six-pack so she could feel it, and Lizel-senpai and Reina promptly agreed with her. I had never exercised more than on PE and stuff, but I have to admit it felt nice, so maybe I should work it into my routine or something.
In any case, the actual training would start from now.
"Yuuto pay attention 'jii' from over there. I'll make a demonstration first."
I could feel Miyabi activating some magic. Wait… it didn't feel like it was just one.
Before I noticed it, Miyabi disappeared. She showed up again, having struck the punching bag to the ceiling. That thing was filled with sand though!
"Something like this."
"Wow, impressive."
I clapped for Miyabi and she gave me a curtsy bow. She even pitched an imaginary skirt.
"Like Yuuto saw, you just have to go 'vrrm' then 'katching' and then finish it with a 'boom'."
"… What?"
"Was Yuuto not paying attention? I said 'vrrm' 'katching' and 'boom'."
Was I supposed to get something from those sound effects?
Wait, don't tell me… Miyabi can't explain things? Is this some clichéd manga?!
If experience from all the manga I've read tells me anything, it's useless to ask her to explain more. So let's try figuring it out on my own.
Miyabi definitely used more than one magic just now. If I guessed from the number of sound effects, it was 3 different kinds of magic. And given the general feel of the mana flow…
"Correct me if I'm wrong, but Miyabi used 3 types of magic. One seemed focused on your legs, another inside your body, and the last one was… on the skin?"
"So Yuuto did get it. Yup, I used Stride, Maximize and Armored. All at once, it's a pretty standard but powerful combo."
So those were spells' names. Time to ask the Arcana.
[Basic Magics Stride, Maximize and Armored acquired.]
I see. Those aren't any complicated formulas, but the way Miyabi used them all together is what made them powerful. So it's not just about using the 3 of them, but using them at the same time.
By the way, the difference between Armored and Barricade was that Barricade protected things outside the caster's body. Armored strengthened the casters muscles, bones and not just the skin like I'd guessed.
"All done with the Arcana? Then, now Yuuto tries to use all 3 at once."
I stood where Miyabi had been previously and tried activating Stride, Maximize and Armored, but couldn't. It wasn't lack of mana, I just couldn't handle 3 at once.
After a few failed attempts. I gave up and took a little breather.
"Yeah, everyone has trouble the first time trying to use magic in parallel. It might be a little harder for Yuuto, but humans can definitely do it as well!"
Miyabi was encouraging me. I really appreciated that.
Like she mentioned, this would probably be a harder challenge because I was human. Devils have complex magic circuits, so they can use just some parts for some magic, allowing them to use multiple magic if they use their entire circuits.
But humans don't have that luxury, our circuits are so simple we're always using 100% of them, regardless of how simple the magic is. But if Miyabi told me it was possible, I'd believe her.
"Alright, one more try."
"Yup, that's the spirit, Yuuto."
I still failed a lot, but, around my 10th attempt, something was different. I was able to get it to work for a second.
"Ooh, Yuuto almost got it that time."
"I tried imagining as if my circuits were like a devil's. You think that helped?"
"Maybe? The mind has a strong effect in magic, so it's not impossible."
Well, if it helped, who cared if I was wrong? I'd pretend my magic circuits were the best in the entire world in that case.
The next attempt worked perfectly. I was able to get all 3 magics active at once.
"Wow, that's… it took me a long time to learn to do that, you know. I'm losing face here."
"Ahaha, sorry. But it's strange, I feel like I have to run around as much as possible."
"That's because Stride isn't supposed to be activated if you're gonna stay put. Next is practicing control. Yuuto, try and 'bam' hit the punching bag."
Miyabi pointed to one of the punching bags. I honestly felt like I couldn't stay put another second, so I went for it.
But it was harder to control than I imagined. I ended up stumbling my way towards Miyabi.
"Waaah."
"Huh?"
I crashed into her. I was going too fast, so I lost control. Luckily, it seemed like the air-bags deployed in time.
Wait, I'm not in a car, and those aren't air-bags.
"Geez, Yuuto's such a perv, touching me again."
"I-I didn't mean it."
"It's not convincing if you don't stop 'gyu, gyu' groping me."
I'll take note of that for future reference. Take my hands off before apologizing.
Miyabi helped me up and told me to try again a few more times. I no longer had any problems using those 3 magics at once, but I was still struggling to control them.
The walls weren't as soft or pleasing to crash into as Miyabi. We eventually decided to call it a day before I got some permanent brain damage.
"Sorry, I couldn't properly learn what Miyabi was trying to teach me. I swear I'll make up for the lost time next lesson."
"What do you mean lost time? Even after what senpai told me yesterday, I expected it would take Yuuto at least a few weeks to properly use those magics together, but you just went and did it on the first day."
Oh, so we were still on schedule? That was good to hear. I still had a long road ahead, so I couldn't really afford any delays.
Miyabi helped me to the Palace. She left me in front of the bathing room door.
"Go ahead, Yuuto. I'll wait for senpai and Reina to report on your training today."
I accepted Miyabi's kindness and took a bath first. I still wasn't used to how big and luxurious this place was, so I was planning to only take a quick bath.
But I ended up staying for longer than I originally planned. The reason for that was…
"Miyabi, how was Yuuto today?"
"Ooh, senpai. Yuuto's really amazing, you know. He can already use magic in parallel. We might have to rework the training program."
"Yes, I also think that. But let's not put the cart in front of the horses."
I could hear Lizel-senpai and Miyabi talking just outside. I didn't know that was possible until now. I kept the shower running, just on the off chance they didn't want me listening in.
I have to admit it felt good to hear them praise my progress, even if I feel like I haven't done much. Maybe it's something hard to notice for yourself.
"Senpais, Reina's finished her rounds desu!"
Reina arrived. I don't know what she was talking about, but maybe I'll figure out if I listen a bit more.
"Heya, Reina, welcome back."
"So, did you find anything?"
"Nothing that seems dangerous desu! But Reina marked a few places that caught her attention."
"Mmh, good work."
What are they talking about? I couldn't see anything because I was still in the shower, but I had a guess based on what I could hear.
It almost seems like someone is preparing to attack me… and the girls were trying to protect me?
Wait, could that be the reason why I've been finding the girls in my room every morning? They've been protecting me while I slept without a care in the world?
Damn it, Yuuto, what were you getting so happy for? Thinking you were speeding through the process of getting stronger while you need these girls to keep watch over you while you sleep.
I'm really pathetic, aren't I? But I'll make it right! I'll head out and tell Lizel-senpai and the others they don't have to worry about-
"Senpai, shouldn't we tell Yuuto about this? Isn't it best if he can protect himself if it comes to it?"
"No, Miyabi. Telling Yuuto would only get him more on edge. He's already doing his best to get stronger as fast as he can, there's no reason for us to add more weight on his shoulder."
"Reina also thinks so, desu. As Yuuto-san's Cards, it's our job to make things easier on Yuuto-san, even if only by a little bit."
"As long as everyone agrees, I'm also fine with it. I have to admit my nights with Yuuto have been the best since a long time."
"Desu, Reina agrees."
"You two do know you're supposed to keep guard, right?"
After hearing that… I decided to retract my previous statement.
Yeah, I'd like to tell the girls I can take care of myself and ease their worries, but can I really? Even fighting a normal devil would be difficult for the current me.
So what I should do isn't butt into them trying to protect me, but rather I should just make even more of an effort to get stronger quickly. That's the best way to deal with this.
Alright, with that settled… I spent a few more minutes in there. It would be suspicious if I came out as soon as they finished that topic. For all intents and purposes, I heard nothing.
After that, I finally finished that unexpected long shower. I dried myself and then put on my clothes. When I came out, I pretended to be surprised at seeing Reina and Lizel-senpai.
"Oh, Lizel-senpai, Reina, you two arrived while I was showering?"
"We've been discussing a few things. Yuuto's progress has been remarkable."
"Ahaha, thanks."
Wow, even if I'm hearing it for the second time, it still feels good to be praised.
"Miyabi, Reina, let's also clean ourselves so we can go home."
"Yees~ and Yuuto, no 'jii' spying, okay?"
"Y-Yuuto-san wouldn't do that… b-but if Yuuto-san wanted to…"
"I won't do it. Just relax and take your bath."
While the girls washed themselves, I waited for them to finish so we could all leave together. I kept thinking of how lucky I was to have them, mostly as a way to avoid listening in to their conversation.
It might be worth it to look into better sound isolation.
