Chapter 82: Mission (2/2)

”Anyway, this is Prince George and this is the place that the wolves were last seen.” She then tapped the projection twice and the map was zoomed. ”Kai will be our vanguard and scout for this mission while Ayaka and I will be the main attacker. As for Tasha, you'll support us with your bow. Any objections?”

All of them shook their heads.

”Still, I think it's better to introduce ourselves and the things we can do first. This way, we can make a detailed plan and improve our teamwork. I'll start first. I'm Michelle Graham, you can call me Michelle. My element is darkness or shadow…”

She continued to introduce everything about her, including her magic. After that, Kai and Tasha followed suit while Ayaka was the last. They then tried to come up with a few patterns of combinations.

”Good. I assume you three are new to this, so we'll go tomorrow. You can use today to inform your parents about this.” But before she ended the meeting, she dragged Tasha to the bedroom and said. ”Tasha, we need to keep Kai's secret as a Zodiac from Ayaka for the time being. I plan to make her stronger first before accepting her.”

”I see. Although I'm reluctant to let her join, I'll let Kai be the one to decide.” Tasha sighed.

”Fufu… Kai is charming and that's good. But I still feel that we need to restrict the number a little bit. Let's wait and see first.”

”Fine.”

They then went back to the meeting room.

”Anyway, tell your parents about the mission first. We'll go tomorrow,” Michelle said.

Kai and Tasha nodded before going back together. As for Ayaka, she suddenly called Michelle, who wanted to go back.

”Wait…”

”Hmm? Do you need anything from me?” She looked at Ayaka with a poker face.

”I…” Ayaka hesitated before bowing her head. ”Please… please teach me how to get stronger.”

She looked at Ayaka and sighed. ”I can't teach you how to get stronger as the answer lies within yourself. For me, I think of his flaws and train myself so I can cover that flaw with my ability. Before I know it, I can proudly stand beside him like this.

”Now, I am asking you, why do you seek power? If you have attained the power to fulfill your goal, can you have another motivation to get stronger? I'll say it again, the answer lies within yourself. I might not be able to help you with this, but I do have a hint for you. You need to increase your control. You might not realize it, but you managed to burn my shadow doll with your Fire Wings. Anyway, that's it. Take the key with you since neither three of us need a key to enter this room.”

She then left the room, leaving Ayaka alone in the room.

After getting the answer from Michelle, she didn't immediately go back to her house. Instead, she just stayed there. After two hours, her eyes slowly changed. Her eyes were filled with determination again.

She then took a deep breath, took the key, and left the room.

…

Before she knew it, Ayaka was kneeling in front of her father. ”Father, please teach me how to improve my control.”

Kudo Yoshihiro was taken aback by her request. Not long before this, they were still talking about the academy and the group. Although he slightly furrowed his eyebrows when she talked about the mission, he was not really worried after hearing who the members of her group were. However, Ayaka suddenly dropped to the floor and begged him to teach her. He was confused.

”Teach you how to improve your control? You're strong enough right now and you might even beat most of your peers. Why do you want to get stronger?”

”Because I'm not strong enough, I didn't know grandfather died. Because I wasn't powerful enough, I became a burden on the journey to this place. If I don't get stronger now, when will I? If I don't catch up, sooner or later, I'll be left behind.”

Her father was shocked by her determination. He looked at Ayaka and sighed. ”If you want to improve your control, you might want to ask Becca. If Becca can't teach you anything, then come to me. Just make sure you don't ask your mother, she's awful at this. Ah, don't tell her about this, all right?”

Ayaka clenched her fists as she rose from the floor and bowed to her father again before leaving. She couldn't lose to the two S-rank magicians as well as Kai's loved one.

Kudo Yoshihiro only sighed upon seeing her like this. He was worried, but he also felt proud and happy. He looked at the ceiling and muttered. ”Father, Ayaka has a dream right now and might surpass you in the future. We'll be fine after this, and just wait… we will definitely avenge you in the future.”