Couldn't Believe...

Chapter 116

In CelestiaLand...

"It's good to be back"

I wonder how many days has it been. For me, it was less than a day, but here I'm sure the timing was different. Probably two days?"

"... I wonder what will be Blackie's reaction when she sees me. I'm sure she's angry right now. I should go search for her-"
"Eluma?"
*turns*
"You're finally back?!"
"Oh, hey Aster- wait, what do you mean 'finally'?"
"Dude, what took you so long?!"
"Eum... I've been away for half a day though?"
"What are you talking about?! It has been three weeks!"
"... What?"

Three weeks...?

"Yes! We were worried sick about you!"
"I, I didn't know! I thought there wasn't a lot of difference between the two timings!"
"Yeah well, it's good to see you"
*nod* "Same here. How have you all been?"
"We're all good... well, most of us"
"What do you mean?"
"Well, Blackie's been overworking herself, and she's barely sleeping-"
"Where is she?"
"In the training ground-"
*woosh*
"... What the heck? He left me!"

...

In the training ground...

"Where is she- oh, there she is! Blackie-"
"Again!"
*BAM*
"Once more"
*BAM*
"That's good. You improved a lot"
"Thanks"
"Wanna take a break?"
"No. Let's continue"
"Little Lioness, you should stop for a little while. I can see that you're tired"
"I can't. I've wasted so much time before"

I'm done playing around.

"Maybe, but you haven't stopped working for the past three weeks"
"And I won't stop until I'm ready to use my fourth transformation"
*sigh* "Okay, let's continue"
*nod*
"Alright. We previously worked on your magic using the first transformation. Now, I want to see how good you are with the actual Sword of Hexes"
"... Eh? You sure?"
"Yes, why? Is there any issue with that?"
"... No"
"Alright then, bring out your sword"
"... Are you sure?"
"Bring. It. Out. Now"
"..." *glow* *sword appears*
"Good"
"What now?"
*glow* *sword appears* "Let's do a small fight. However, you have to focus, as I won't go easy. So do not get distracted, got it?"
"No, wait-"
"Three, two, one, let's start!" *attacks*
"!" *blocks* *clang*
*backs off* *slash*
*slash*
*clang clang*

Not bad. But I'm the only one attacking. This won't do.

*stops*
"?"
*woosh*
"!"
"I'm here~"
*turns*
*woosh*
"!"
"Turn around"
*turns*

He's too fast! I can't catch up!

"Focus" *attacks from the back*
"!" *turns* *blocks*

She has to work on her reflexes more.

*grit* "That's it"
"?"
*swords glows*
"?!"
*SLASH*
*backs off* "Wow! Calm down-!"
*glow* *attacks*
*gasp* *blocks* "Little Lioness, you're going too far"
*SLASH*
*dodges* *backs off* "HEY! ARE YOU EVEN LISTENING? I SAID-!" *gasp*
*huff huff* *glare*
"..."

That's not her. Definitely not her. The power of the sword is controlling her. I'm not worried about myself, though. I'm worried about her. The magic is completely taking over her, and I'm afraid she won't handle it for too long and might get hurt. I have to stop this.

*attacks*
*moves* *glow* "BLACK AKARI. STOP THIS IMMEDIATELY!"
*gasp* *stops*
*woosh*
*BAM* "AGH!"
*the sword disappears*
*calms down* *gets back to normal*
*huff huff*

That was close.

*cough cough*
*approaches* "Little Lioness, are you okay?"
"Yeah, I guess. What happened?"
"... Why didn't you tell me?"
"... About?"
"That you actually can't use the sword without Hexy, or else you will lose control and its power will take over you?"
"... I didn't want to disappoint you"
"Disappoint me? You never did though"
"!"
*pats her head* "Little Lioness, next time, I want you to be honest with me. Alright?"
*nod*
"We'll work on this issue from now on, deal?"
"Yes"
"For now, go take a break. It must've exhausted you"
"... Thanks"
*chuckle* *extends his hand*
*takes* *gets up*
"Let's go-" *glance* *surprised*
"What is it?" *turns* *gasp*
"... Hello!"
"Eluma? You're back?!"
*approaches* "Hehe yes"
"Where have you been?! It's been three weeks!"
"I know. And I'm sorry. I'll explain everything later-" *glance* *gasp*
*glare*