Chapter 12 - Chapter 2: Alliance #3 (2/2)

”Shutra, can you activate your aura? I will help you.”

Caitlin regained herself and said to In-gong. There was a little bit of excitement in her voice.

‘Activate my aura? Is she talking about the Aura system?’

It didn’t end after awakening Aura.

Feeling Aura was just the first step. In fact, this was no different from before Aura was awakened. It was just preparation for developing Aura.

Activating Aura was the second step.

It was often called the step where Internal Strength type Aura was utilized.

There were many applications of the Internal Strength Aura system but the basics were the same. It was to make the circulation of Aura in the body faster and stronger. The use of Internal Strength Aura greatly improved physical abilities. Caitlin’s slender arms were capable of a lot of force thanks to Internal Strength Aura.

The third step was to externally release Aura.

Aura would literally drain out of the body. Once this stage was reached, weapons could be covered with Aura or it could be shot out like energy. It was commonly referred to as an aura blade in games and manga.

Finally, the last step was the embodiment of Aura. The power of the soul would be symbolized through Aura.

This was the ultimate stage of Aura and humans called it the Heavenly Sword.

Anyhow, In-gong was merely at the first step of awakening Aura.

Yet, she wanted him to try and activate it now?

”Hey, that is too hard. How is he supposed to activate Aura when he just got it yesterday? He would have to be a genius to do that.”

Chris shook his head like it was ridiculous but Caitlin was unmovable.

”Just try it once.”

Then she grasped In-gong’s hand lightly. In-gong blinked with surprise at the light touch.

Usually strong warriors had calluses on their hands but Caitlin didn’t have any. In-gong was surprised but he had the perspective of a pre-university student who had just graduated high school, so he was just surprised by the softness.

'It feels good.’

His face turned red. Fortunately, Caitlin was focused on In-gong’s hands instead of his face.

”I’ll start. Just follow me.”

Caitlin took a deep breath and closed her eyes. In-gong thought, ‘Long eyelashes!’ While he was thinking, a blue aura covered him slowly.

It was being guided and In-gong made his aura mimic the movements.

It might have been possible if In-gong really was a genius who awakened Aura after experiencing it. However, In-gong wasn’t such a genius.

After closing his eyes and trying to concentrate, In-gong finally changed his mind and glanced up.

Chris was staring at Caitlin while Caitlin was concentrating with her eyes closed.

‘I’d like to surprise them.’

It wasn’t just that. Right now, Aura was a necessary skill for In-gong. There were no room for slow growth, so he used the skill points.

[Aura Lv2]

In-gong used the system to increase the level of Aura. At that moment, Caitlin opened her eyes. She noticed something about In-gong.

In-gong’s aura was active. He followed Caitlin and started his own lively movements.

Caitlin was startled and her mouth dropped open. It was evident that she wanted to praise him but that wasn’t the end of her surprise.

‘It still isn’t enough to be used in battle. I would be a fool to close my eyes now.’

He used his remaining skill points.

[Aura Lv3]

A pale white light glowed from where Caitlin and In-gong’s hands were joined. Caitlin’s face froze while Chris’ eyes widened from where he was watching on the sidelines.

”G-genius?”

Wasn’t he a person who had just awakened Aura yesterday? Now, he had reached the basics of release?

Of course, In-gong hadn’t completely mastered Internal Strength Aura despite reaching the third step.

The second and third steps were virtually parallel steps. Moreover, In-gong was only at the basics for both stages.

However, even that was abnormal. Despite the racial characteristics of a lycanthrope, a good teacher and abundant talent, even Chris needed a year to reach this stage.

“Amazing.”

Caitlin declared. She stared at In-gong with sparkling eyes and laughed brightly.

“Really amazing!”

‘Kuk, I feel cleansed.’

Her sunny smile stabbed at In-gong’s conscience. In-gong sneaked a peek at Chris. He was so shocked that it was like he lost his soul.

‘Should I feel sorry?’

However, it was a good thing.

In-gong looked back towards Caitlin and a manly smile appeared.

Author's Note: There will be more about Aura later.

Comment 1)

If several people ask a question then I will reply...

Charm is separate from appearance. So, what is it? A person might be attracted to both a person that is handsome and a person that is ordinary but nice. That is a type of charm.

Comment 2)

I will describe it again in the story but...

A number of skill points are required to increase the level of a skill.

In particular, Aura and Telekinesis, which are base skills, require many points.

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