A warrior from the Amazoness nation, the nation of [Telskyura]. Her level: Lv. 6!
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The Country of Blood and Fighting or the Amazoness' Holy Land [Telskyura] is commanded by the war goddess Kali.
This is a Familia-based nation; outside of Orario, including the magic nation Altena, its strength is absolutely among the few that can be compared.
Because of the nation's special way of life and rules, the Amazoness who come out of this country alive are all without exception strong.
In plain terms, [Telskyura] is a world power whose strength and prestige are nearly on par with the great Altena.
Inside this country there is a brutal law of the jungle, practicing a rule that the victor lives and the loser dies, a rule that sounds like a fairy tale.
Under the supervision of the chief deity Kali, from the day of their birth, every child of the nation bears the mark of the [Kali Familia]'s blessing.
Because of that blessing, even children of one or two years old possess extraordinary power.
Therefore, before these young children can even form memories, they are required to fight one-on-one in stone arenas.
No rules, no winners or losers, only life or death. If you show mercy because of feelings, then you will be the one to die in the end.
Thus, whether Tione or Tiona, in their childhood memories there were nothing but endless "rituals" held day and night, slaughtering monsters, fighting humans, fighting their kin, fighting friends, and even severing ties.
It is worth mentioning that in such a cruel environment as the Country of Blood and Fighting, the two sisters Tione and Tiona had already reached the level of Lv.2 by the age of five; at that time, the goddess Kali had already confirmed them as heirs to be captains.
In her plan, the two sisters Tione and Tiona were to be paired with the two sisters Bache and Argana.
Ultimately, the one who killed the other three and achieved final victory would be the one she desired, would gain victory, and glory.
Unfortunately, although her calculations sounded flawless, Tione and Tiona left the Country of Blood and Fighting, Telskyura, causing her plan to fail.
This time, aside from being invited by a certain Familia deity to come to Orario, another purpose was to learn the news of the twins' advancement to Lv.6.
That is how the [Kali Familia] came to appear in the harbor town of Melen.
Inside the sea-eroded cave, to rescue Lefiya who was being used as a hostage, Tiona and her former Familia member, Bache, engaged in a long-awaited "ritual"!
"Bache, I really don't want to fight you. Why must we fight to the death? Wouldn't it be fine if we peacefully coexisted like before?"
"?" Seeing Tiona, who showed no fighting spirit even after being kicked and knocked to the ground, Bache's worldview, cultivated by the Telskyura's ingrained ideology, was stunned.
"Why? Of course because of the ritual. We are Lv.6; to advance further, we must slaughter each other, right? Why were we trained to form attachments from childhood? To personally kill those closest to us with deep feelings, only then can we break through ourselves. Honestly, you are no longer a warrior. I regret letting you read so many books."
Saying that, Bache raised her right fist and looked at Tiona with a half-smile.
"[Velgus]"
"!" Tiona's pupils shrank sharply, and her face sank.
"You're serious."
"Huh? What are you even saying, Tiona? Do you think we came to Orario for anything else?"
"Of course… to kill you sisters, to let us complete our ascension and become Lv.7!"
"[Velgus, !]"
As Bache chanted the name of her spell, the area in front of her suddenly became covered by a massive layer of black-purple dead membrane.
This magically beautiful-looking spell shook Tiona's spirit; as her former Familia member, she was all too familiar with this magic.
Watching that gorgeously named membrane slowly flow and writhe over a very sticky surface, even from a distance it sent chills down one's spine.
[Velgus] , Bache used the only magic she possessed on her right hand, an enchant-type magic.
Its attribute was , "potent poison."
With this terrifying magic, she had once used it to slaughter countless of her kin in the Country of Blood and Fighting.
[Velgus] possessed poison fangs that could ignore defense; in close combat, no one could escape her magic.
Its powerful corrosiveness and lethal toxin, upon entering the body, would rapidly weaken the enemy's combat ability, eventually leaving them to die in agonizing wails.
If one were to describe it , "poison to death" is a fitting metaphor.
The other, Bache's sister Argana, would be the "snake."
Bache's "magic" was precisely the strongest weapon befitting her title as the "King of Poison," and also the most formidable shield she could create.
"I'm coming for you, Tiona. If you keep being so passive and lazy… you will die by my hand!"
As she finished speaking, the fist wrapped in a black-purple membrane was clenched tightly by Bache; then, with a step on her toes and a grim smile, she lunged toward Tiona.
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On the other side, two silhouettes moved forward one after the other under the moonlight, arriving at the cargo dock where foreign ships were moored.
Those two figures were none other than the Amazoness twins' elder sister Tione, and… another Amazoness warrior.
They advanced in silence, each remaining quiet.
Tione followed the familiar woman who had once taught her combat, Argana, until they stopped at a berth in the harbor and finally saw the target they were looking for: a ship belonging to Telskyura.
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The sailing ship drifted on the Lake, and from afar the lights of the Melen seaside town could be seen.
On the deck, Tione and Argana stood on opposite sides, taking up the starting posture of the inherited [Telskyura Martial Arts].
"Heh, when I first heard that you and Tione had also upgraded to Lv.6, I was really surprised. I never expected the follower who used to be behind me to stand at the same height as me."
Argana wore a waist-length braided pigtail, like the tail of a venomous scorpion.
Her typical Amazon-style clothing fluttered in the sea breeze, revealing a bold style.
But knowing the other's background, Tione had no other thoughts; at this moment she focused all her attention on her opponent.
From the beginning she knew the other was strong, very strong!
Almost all of the skills of her and Tiona were taught by Bache and Argana; familiar with their roots, even after years she could not forget the miserable punishments she once received.
"Come, let's fight, Tione. Let me become the strongest warrior of the Amazoness' Holy Land!"
"Pah, still the same. When will you get your head straight, Argana."
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T/N: Second bonus chap for crossing 700 power stones; next two bonus chapter at 750 power stones~