Chapter 42: Battle Mode (1/2)

Going up the mountain, their presence was felt by the animals. Soon, many animals, be they felines, canines, or other species, begin to group close to them.

Amon's cold eyes swept over them. From his honey-colored eyes, there was a freezing sensation that made the animals sweat; some growled reluctantly but dared not attack.

The path he was going was the same as before, on the side of the mountain, which would be ideal for Maisa and Julia.

Ariel uses psychic power, and it doesn't matter where she went. In the case of Barbara, who used flames, being close to water was an excellent way to train too.

Suddenly, Maisa remembered the kiss she had given Amon in the hallway at school. She blushed, and her eyes sparkled as she secretly looked at him.

It was already night, so they didn't start training, but they set up tents near the lake.

Before they worried about food, the problem was solved.

”I'll make dinner.” Barbara volunteered, ”I brought supplies for the occasion.”

From a backpack, she pulled out a gas stove that is often used at camp.

With a tank that was not large but big enough to last a few days, Barbara tried it out and smiled when she saw it was working perfectly. Of course, if necessary, she could use her flames, but having to do several things at once would lower the quality of the food.

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After dinner, they soon start training.

Near the lake, Amon begins to meditate.

Around him, a lot of nature's energy surrounded him, and it didn't take long to start flashing.

It felt like all the energy around him was under his control, but actually, his consciousness couldn't control the power that roamed outside, only the power inside him.

The girls wasted no time. Surrounding him, they begin to meditate.

It wasn't as effective as it was for Amon, but it was several times better than being alone. Especially with the energy fluctuating around, it was easier for them to try to fill their genes without having to have direct contact with the proper elements; or like Ariel, with mental power, psychic.

The animals didn't waste any time either; some stayed in the lake, others got as close as possible without upsetting Amon.

Amon's sea of ​​consciousness floated near the rune: [Heart Without Limits]. Gradually, he felt a stronger connection to the rune, as well as felt the genes increase.

<Gene + 1>

2 hours later...

Amon stopped meditating, the rain stopped, as did the lightning that fell on him.

Near the lake, he dove. The girls did the same when wearing bikinis.

Swimming up to Amon's side, Barbara smiled happily, ”Amon, I've succeeded in increasing my gene.”

Amon appraised her, then nodded, ”Good.”

”Hehee~” She stuck out her tongue in a cute way, then let out a nice sounding giggle.

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The next morning they ate breakfast, then began training.

”It's more like this,” Amon said in his cold voice.

Making the same move Ariel showed him, only slightly differently, Ariel realized her mistake.

”Thank you, I understand now.” She smiled.

”Mm.” Amon nodded indifferently.

Ariel continued to evade Amon. In this matter, she was better than the other girls. She was experienced in two types of martial arts: Fujitsu and Kung Fu.

Ariel's movements were agile as a cheetah, flexible as a Pangolin, and powerful as a Gorilla.

At the same time, she kicked; when Amon defended, she pushed her foot to the ground, gave a small jump, and spun in the air flexibly and agilely. Her powerful spin boosted her kick to become more powerful, going towards the chest of Amon.

”Bang!”

Amon defended himself again with his right hand, and, using a little more strength, he swung her foot upward, sending her somersaulting into the air.

Ariel's eyes swiveled and showed emotions of excitement.

”Gehehe~ This is fun~” She laughed as she landed on the ground and continued attacking from various angles.

In just 10 seconds, she managed to attack 20 times, and all 20 times were blocked. After that, Ariel's eyes sparkled even more, and she continued to attack relentlessly.

”My god, Ariel is insane.” Julia said in amazement, ”I've noticed this before, but she seems to be improving at a ridiculous rate.”

”Yes, but I don't want to be left behind; let's keep going,” Barbara said with a very serious expression.

”Okay, it's my turn,” Maisa said as she pushed her sister away. ”I will defeat you today!”

”Well, I do my best, but I won't make it easy.” Barbara didn't dare to be complacent just because she was a little stronger than Maisa was.

Maisa's eyes become more stern, she breathes and inhales, getting in the best condition before starting.