Chapter 77 - Chapter 12: Legend #3 (1/2)
Chapter 77 - Chapter 12: Legend #3
”Ama-zing!”
Caitlin’s golden eyes shone like lanterns. They were like bright rays of moonlight floating between dark blue hair.
After returning to the tent and explaining roughly, Chris couldn’t help cursing. Instead of Caitlin’s pure admiration, he shook his head.
”I can’t believe it. You managed to combine the aura management method you learnt from the sword duke with Divine Beast Authority? You did it unconsciously?”
There was nothing to say. Chris had grown up hearing he was a genius, but he had never imagined doing something like this.
”I thought that you really had a crazy talent when you learnt Aura but...”
When he thought about it, the process of learning Aura itself was extraordinary. Moreover, In-gong had only learnt it a few months ago and only taken a short time to catch up to Caitlin in a spar. So, the word ‘genius’ was lacking.
Felicia laughed triumphantly at Chris’ expression that was close to a mental collapse. She folded her arms and spoke like she was showing off.
“The sword duke was also very surprised. He said that In-gong’s talent may be comparable to Zephyr orabeoni’s.”
“Wah, really?”
Caitlin’s eyes widened with surprise. She had never held a conversation with 2nd Prince Zephyr, but she knew how great 2nd Prince was.
Felicia nodded vigorously at Caitlin’s answer.
“Really. Wasn’t I there? It was the first time I’d seen the sword duke look so surprised.”
In fact, she had only encountered the sword duke a few times, but it was still the first time she saw him surprised.
Caitlin was filled with admiration again as Felicia raised her chin. Chris, who had been watching quietly, opened his mouth again,
”Why is Noonim saying this? Shutra is the great one, not Noonim.”
Felicia didn’t get upset about the sharp criticism. She simply laughed at Chris and turned toward In-gong.
”Anyway, I was also surprised. And it is amazing.”
When Chris first met Shutra at the Red Lightning tribe, he had no other feelings. He had simply thought of Shutra as a half-sibling that Caitlin wanted to get along with.
However, that wasn’t the case. He was someone with much more value.
He was a jewel buried in the mud. Deciding to teach Shutra Divine Beast Authority was the best investment he had made in his life.
In-gong was a prince who didn’t belong to any of the three factions in the Demon King’s Palace.
Instead of hiding it, Chris announced his request clearly.
”Shutra, can you teach Caitlin and I Divine Sura Authority?”
A little more research was need but if Chris was right, Divine Sura Authority was definitely a development of Divine Beast Authority. It wouldn’t cause any trouble if they learnt it.
Chris’ eyes gleamed with hot ambition.
However, it was a request that couldn’t be accepted. It was unfortunate that the SS rank Divine Sura Authority couldn’t be passed onto the two people.
In-gong frowned with confusion as he said,
”I'm sorry, maybe because I didn’t do it consciously... I think it isn’t possible right now.”
His words were the truth. In-gong had yet to grasp Divine Sura Authority completely. He didn’t know how to teach the circuit that his aura travelled around. However, it wasn’t just that.
‘It needs to reach at least level five before I can teach it.’
Divine Sura Authority was currently level three. The points and proficiency needed for it to level up were enormous because the skill was SS ranked. Right now, it was impossible to raise it to level five.
Caitlin’s shoulders slumped sadly at In-gong’s answer. Chris stared straight into In-gong’s eyes and sighed.
“It doesn’t seem like a lie but for the creator to not be able to pass it on... it is ridiculous.”
At the end, he laughed and knocked against In-gong’s shoulder.
‘He is suspicious.’
Unlike Caitlin, Chris didn’t believe In-gong’s words. However, that was normal. If In-gong was in Chris’ position, he would show a similar behaviour.
'So, Caitlin is better.’
In-gong glanced toward Caitlin, who formed fists and declared.
“It is really amazing. I have to work even harder. I don’t want to fall behind.”
He could feel her sincerity and enthusiasm.
In-gong was also impressed that Caitlin wasn’t jealous of In-gong. Even though his aura had improved over two months, rather than feeling jealous, she looked towards improvement.
It wasn’t easy. This might be an innate aspect of Caitlin.
‘She is shining.’
It was serious and not a joke. Felicia thought the same.
”I can’t believe that I am even siblings with Caitlin.”
As she spoke, she stretched out both hands and grabbed Caitlin. Chris just sneered like it was nonsense,
”Is Noonim my sibling?”
Felicia ignored him and kept patting Caitlin’s head. In the end, Chris burst out laughing.
“Anyway... you are strong. Really. Don’t I have to worry, now?”
Chris still had far more pure aura. It was almost double In-gong’s. Yet In-gong had caught up to Caitlin after only two months. The nature of aura meant it wasn’t difficult to reach a certain level of accomplishments, but if Chris was careless, In-gong could catch up to him in an instant.
In-gong raised both hands and waved them.
“I still have a long way to go. I need to learn more about Divine Beast Authority.”
There were too many techniques that he hadn’t learnt yet. The whole reason why he confessed honestly was for the purpose of getting help from Caitlin and Chris.
Chris nodded slowly.
”I like that desire to improve. I may not be as good as the sword duke, but I will teach you.”
”I know.”
It was a warm sight between brothers. Felicia gazed at the both of them, then Caitlin opened her mouth,
”That reminds me, why are both of you here?”
”Well, there must be some reasons. Noonim and Shutra, what is going on? Don’t you have to return to the Demon King’s Palace after finishing your mission at Thunderdoom Fortress?”
Chris asked question after question. Felicia’s eyes narrowed and she shrugged as she replied,
”The sword duke introduced us to a friend of his.”
Felicia exchanged glances with In-gong and he explained briefly to Chris and Caitlin about Amita.
”Hmm, I didn’t know there was such a craftsman in the area. They are definitely someone I want to meet once.”
Unlike Caitlin whose eyes flashed, Chris was pretty calm.
'Indeed, regardless of the name, they are the sword duke’s friend. Just think of them as an excellent craftsman.’
Moreover, the nature of the lycanthropes meant they didn’t really wear any armour. It was obvious that Chris would be less excited than In-gong.
However, Caitlin was courteous. She asked In-gong with curious eyes,
”Are you making black dragon leather?”
”If possible, I will ask them to make something for Noona.”
The materials were overflowing. The question was whether Amita would take an additional order.
“But I can’t promise anything.”
”Thank you for the thought.”
Caitlin laughed brightly again. Just looking at her face was enough to make In-gong feel refreshed. Felicia sat with In-gong to her left and Caitlin to her right, then asked Chris,
”Now, it is your turn. Why are the both of you here?”
Chris had deflected this question twice, so she was suspicious about the reason.
Caitlin looked at Chris with an embarrassed face and he sighed. Instead of lying, he answered honestly,
”I can tell Shutra, but it’s a little harder to tell Noonim.”
Felicia’s face stiffened momentarily, but she nodded. She could understand even if she was upset.
”Okay, then should I go out?”
Felicia’s question made Chris sigh again. He leaned back and spoke in a small voice,
”I can tell Noonim as long as you promise not to leak it anywhere.”