She's just filled with burn wounds and small cut wounds all over her arms and legs as well. She's also wet, which is ultimately somewhat distracting.
We've been at it for at least two hours now, and during that time I decided to completely switch tactics and decided to lower the temperature which is now around -110°c and with her being all wet and sweaty making her even more cold, she going to drop soon.
"Shit" I cursed out loud as I held up Bonnie and Clyde to block one of her strike but this time she attacked with the black swords.
"Huh?"
I immediately cast my water dragon spell along with a lightning spell, shocking her and I was able to gain some distance
"That other swords of yours, it isn't made to cut" I commented as I look at the two guns in my hands that are currently heavier than before.
She just smirked.
'I can't let her hit me again, it's time to end it. ' I thought as I quickly flew up and use barrage making her block.
I immediately use that chance to summon enough water around for her and since she was too tired as hypothermia was setting in and was unable to move away fast enough and I was freeze her inplace.
And with Bonnie firmly aimed at her head I manage to scrape a win.
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"I do not want to be up against you in a fight to the death. " she commented shivering a little as I melt off the ice and remove the waters from her clothes to prevent further increase in hypothermia.
"There were a few times you have the chance to instantly killed me, if you weren't holding back. " she continued.
"And you hardly use those unique flames of yours, as well as the black sword" I commented as I pointed toward the sword.
"It would have ended too soon if I were to immobilize you"
"So, the red one burns and the black one increases the weight of those that it struck.
She nodded "These two are special, they are made from a special metal and the horns of my ancestors, and it is how they got their abilities" she informed me.
"Shōdo sakusen" she said holding the red sword "Sekai no omomi" she continued as she hold up the black sword.
'Scorching earth and weight of the world' Badass name I thought.
"So, did I impress you enough" I asked with a smirk.
She looked at me and nodded her head with a small smile on her face.
"Indeed you have,I will join you Astaroth-san" she said holding out her hand.
"Thank you" was all I said as I shook her hand
"But remember the deal" she remind me.
'Don't worry I will, you are way too good to pass up on' I thought as I nodded in agreement.
"Which piece will you use on me?" she asked curiously.
"I was considering the rook piece, considering just how fast you are, you'll be able to fully utilize the increase in strength without the weakness that most rooks have, which is the lack of speed. "
"That's perfect, I'm completely fine with it" she answered. "Then all I have to do is get stronger while I await your return" she continued.
"No, come with me, I'm currently staying in the Nurarihyon clan mansion for training, I'm sure they wouldn't mind, right old man?"
"Huh? what do mea--"
"Sure why not, we need to get both of you healed up anyway" said Nurarihyon as he appeared right behind me. "I'm surprised you were able to sense that I was there.
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"I'm quite surprised myself, I guess the adrenaline haven't passed" I commented. Plus, this isn't home, where I can let my guard down completely.
"Are you sure?" Nakiri-san asked the old man.
"Yea I'm sure, you could join in on his training as well, I can tell how close you are to unlocking Touki" he commented.
She seems to ponder for a moment and she answers in agreement and we went our way to the mansion.
I just got myself not only a future peerage member but a training partner as well.
Nice.
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The first member is now semi-acquired. They will now be training in attaining Touki together.
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The fight scenes sucks, I just hope I get better at it.
Touki and Senjutsu
Grunting and heavy panting filled the room.
"C-Can't believe you could last that long" Ayame commented lying on the ground sweating and breathing hard.
"I-I co-could say the same thing to you" I huffed out.
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It's been exactly three months since our training at the mansion began.
We've been pushing our bodies to the absolutely limit each and everyday, then we'll énjutsu at night before bed and continue breaking our bodies with exercise and training the next day.
It was a vicious but effective cycle.
The good news is the harder we work the closer we get to Unlocking and utilizing Touki.
Touki is basically fighting spirit and life energy. So the more we work the more we get closer to it.
Each extra step we take, each extra weight we carry, slowly but surely brings us closer to our goal.
I could try learning Senjutsu first and if I succeed, Touki is practically a guarentee, but according to Nurarihyon and Magari, I should start with it which will make learning Senjutsu a bit easier, and with the rate we're going, two or three weeks later we'll be fully able to unlock and learn how to wield it.
Since most of if not all the training I did back at home were all concerning demonic powers, I decided to completely devote myself to physical training at least while I'm here, except for learning how to control the weather enough to make it rain which requires demonic energy and Nurarihyon doesn't seem to mind.
He is absolutely ruthless when it comes to training, he hold absolutely nothing back. Which I am grateful for but at the same time makes me what to punch him hard in the face.