Death… And Me

Chapter 363 - Itʼs Up To You Now

At some point, Calina and Luina finally gave up and focused on their tasks. As Rean mentioned, Roan continued to give Luina a few pieces of advice here and there. Sometimes he would fight Luina to show her points he deemed to be important. Of course, he wasnʼt the only one. Rean also fought with her a few times. After all, he wasnʼt much weaker when compared to Roan.

Roan also included Malaka and Calina in these training sessions. He was going to do it anyway, so he might as well put everyone to work. However, it was the fight between Calina and Luina that was the most intense. Unfortunately for Luina, Calina was still a princess of the Empire with top cultivation techniques and skills. Because of that, she was beaten up quite badly.

ʼJust who is this Illia? I have close to no chance against her. If it was a real life and death battle, I would only be able to flee. Only sneak attacks have some effect on her. But even that doesnʼt make that much of a difference.ʼ

Calina smiled with a confident expression as she said.

”Hahaha! Is that all you have? Werenʼt you so confident before? Youʼre a disappointment!”

It was then that Reanʼs voice began to echo in Luinaʼs mind.

ʼThree steps to the right. Then charge straight forward.ʼ

Luina was taken aback for a second but immediately complied with those words.

ʼAs soon as you appear in front of Illia, donʼt attack. She definitely has something ready for you there. Use your speed to force her to show her card. After that, use your speed again to dodge and attack her.ʼ

Luinaʼs three steps were perfect. She passed through Calinaʼs attacks and appeared in front of her in a flash. Calina was surprised but did not panic. The moment Luina was about to land a hit, she activated her hidden skill. Roan had taught her very well. As a cultivator who didnʼt use weapons, her bodyʼs vulnerability was her greatest problem. She always had something ready for anyone who got close.

ʼWater Prison!ʼ

In an instant, an enormous sphere of water appeared right where Luina was. Since she was charging directly at Calina, she would definitely fall into it. However, Luina showed a faint smile as she used her Wind Specter Steps. The straight attack only landed on an afterimage as she moved in another direction.

ʼWhat?!ʼ

Calina was shocked that her trap didnʼt work. Still, she didnʼt give up. The time for Luinaʼs dodge was enough for her to open distance again. But it was at this moment that a dagger came from the skies, aiming right at her blind spot.

Calinaʼs Spiritual Sense finally noticed the dagger when it got close, quickly dodging as fast as possible. Still, it hit the side of her body, leaving a deep gash. Of course, Luina didnʼt really aim at a vital point like the head or the heart. This wasnʼt a battle to the death, but just ʼtraining.ʼ

”Oh! You donʼt seem that confident anymore, either. Little girl, this woman is much more experienced than you.”

Roan glanced at Rean, who pretended to not notice it and looked away.

ʼWhatʼs the point of training if you tell her what to do? She needs to learn by herself.ʼ

Rean shrugged his shoulders as he replied.

ʼTelling her the right thing to do will also help her with her training. This wasnʼt a fair training session to start with since Calina got your personal training lessons for a long time. Iʼm just balancing the stakes.ʼ

Roan narrowed his eyes but didnʼt say anything. Itʼs not like Luina would stay for long anyway. As long as she remembered everything he told her, she would eventually improve with time.

ʼBy the way, is the guy still following us?ʼ

Rean nodded.

ʼYep. Not only him, but there is an extra presence as well.ʼ

As mentioned before, Reanʼs Fourth Form of the Life Style can also detect any level of Spiritual Sense. Obviously, he noticed Galios coming for their group a long time ago.

ʼThereʼs no doubt. One is Luinaʼs protector, while the other oneʼs probably Tiria or Juvian.ʼ

Although they left on their own, the Sect knew that the Umbral Sect was still after them. Obviously, they wouldnʼt let the twins walk alone if they werenʼt sure no one followed them. This time, it was Juvian who was following the twins from afar with his Spiritual Sense together with Galios.

Galios also observed it from afar and couldnʼt help but be impressed.

ʼThe twinsʼ training methods are truly incredible. Luina can go all out without worrying about injuries. Rean can simply heal everything that isnʼt fatal while Roan is giving her instructions. I wish our Sect had someone like them.ʼ

Galios then looked in another direction and smiled.

ʼSeems like Dalamu also understands it very well. Someone had been following the twins for a long time already but didnʼt do anything. Well, thatʼs good too.ʼ

Calina and Luinaʼs battle continued for a long time. Every now and then, Rean stepped in to heal the two girlsʼ injuries so that they could continue. Of course, he, Roan, and Malaka also participated after those two were done. And just like that, they continued on their way back while skills flew everywhere. The only one who didnʼt do anything was Kentucky. The Minokawa just kept flying above as if nothing was happening on the ground at all.

Finally, dusk approached as light dimmed.

Roan then looked at everyone before saying.

”This is enough for today. We can continue tomorrow.”

Malaka and Reanʼs eyes met each other for a second as they reached a mutual understanding.

”Thatʼs good. Thereʼs a river close by. Letʼs go there and wash our bodies before we prepare something to eat, shall we?”

Roan, Calina, and Luina didnʼt find anything strange with those words, so they simply nodded.

”Thatʼs good. I have blood marks and dirt everywhere. I need to wash it off.”

As soon as they arrived at the river, Rean then sent Malaka a Spiritual Sense Message.

ʼItʼs up to you now.ʼ

Malaka nodded.

ʼLeave it to me.ʼ