As Nathaniel slowly stood up he smiled as he felt the new circle in his heart with a relieved sigh he took off his shirt as he fell on the bed
'Still... My body is burning... I guess this is the price of using demonic techniques... But this can heavily accelerate my growth..'
He smiled as he stood up, leaning on a nearby desk so he doesn't fall to the ground he looked at the door
'But this does confirm that theory... That contracts with spirits and demons are tied to the soul and not the heart considering I can still use his unique technique..'
With a huff he put on a new pair of clothes as he left Eden to meet with Eulysess
...
The Guild of Westventer was still as lively as prior, though not as rowdy and chaotic as Ingerton which Nathanial, who preferred peace and quiet appreciated was still bustling with life
In the corner of a guild, sat a cloaked figure her long blonde hair spilling out of her cloak getting attention from ghe various different people, her aura so divine it made the adventurer's wish to kneel for whatever reason..
Yet there was one man who wasn't bothered staring straight at the cloaked figure he confidently stood his ground even drinking tea nonchalantly.
' ' Master, will we begin? ' '
Nathaniel broke the silence as he placed the cup of tea back down on the table, the soft clink as it was placed on the plate was so loud amongst the complex tension in the room
Eulysess would narrow her eyes as she stared at him, their eyes locking in an unspoken challenge and with a smirk Eulysess spoke
' ' Very well. I'll teach you aura. ' '
She rised from her seat reaching her hand out to help Nathaniel get up, he paused for a bit.. Should he accept? Or should he show he can stand on his own..
He shook his head dispelling the thoughts, he knew he needed help to become strong. That was how he became so powerful in his past life, and he knew even with a body full of talent he'd need help here too.
Accepting her offer he smiled as he took her hand grinning ear to ear
' ' I'll be in your care then, Master. ' '
' ' I'll make you a powerful knight. ' '
She said with a tone of confidence like she knew she would never be wrong as she dragged Nathaniel away
' ' Where are we even going? ' '
Nathaniel asked as the two ran through the streets of Westventer, towards the eastern gate of the fortress
With a mischeveous smile she looked at Nathaniel and spoke
' ' The Fotbidden forest, Rustven! ' '
Immeadietly, Nathaniel's face shrunk as fear seeped into his eyes as his demeanor darkened
The Forbidden Forest, Rustven Forest
A forest resting between the Imperial Commonwealth of Albion and the Kingdom of Vusten,
A disputed region for it's plentiful mana concentration perfect for training and the almost unrealistic amount of mana stones scattered
...yet, even if its disputed neither kingdom has attempted to claim it as their own..
Due to the abnormal mana concentration, not only did the forest have an abundance of mana stones, it also brought an abundance of monsters..
Over the past 400 years over 10 expeditions even one joint expedition between the 2 nations all failed, pathetically and spectacularly failed causing the area to be forbidden.
Alas this did not stop adventurers to come to the forest seeking treasures, many.. No. Almost all of them never returned yet the few who did brought otherworldly treasures.. A bow and arrow of a strange shape, it's arrow creating thunder as it strikes.. It was the only treasure found.
' ' Are we serious, Master.. ' '
Nathaniel ask as he stared at the dark, gloomy forest ahead his mask dissapearing flickering out into small embers as the two stepped forward
With a smug smirk Eulysess merely nodded as she stepped in
With a resigned sigh, Nathaniel follow his new master stepping into the dark
The dreadful atmosphere brought unease on Nathaniel, he had experienced this before.. Entering an area he shouldn't like in his past life the overwhelming feeling of when your strength is just not enough to survive
Eulysess stopped in her tracks as she looked at Nathaniel with a smug smirk, her tone filled with confidence as she pointed a finger at him
' ' I'll teach you the ultimate cultivation technique. "Nature's Embrace" ' '
She declared excitedly before continuing
' ' Mana is all around you, in the air you breathe so we elves thought... If mana was all around why should we limit ourselves to internal mana? ' '
She stated, not a question but a statement to get Nathaniel's attention
' ' Breathe. And let the mana flow, mana is like a river, you cannot change it's flow. Only follow it... Let the mana flow freely and use thay excess to strengthen your body as aura, this is what we call Nature's Body ' '
She smiled as she showed Nathaniel what could be done, as a bright green light surrounded Eulysess it changed the once dreadful atmosphere to something.. Bright, an almost hopeful feeling as he saw what could only be described as divine
' ' But of course you're physicaly incapable. So.. ' '
Eulysess paused for a bit before stopping at a clearing staring at a massive mountain in the distance.
' ' First part of training, 5 laps of going up and down that mountain. Also, you have to kill everything in your way. Good luck! ' '
She said as she pushed Nathaniel away forcing him to run
' ' Y- you insane bastard!!! ' '
To be continued