25 The Ethereal meets my friends (1/2)

Gerard's POV:

As per usual Eri and I went to Edge's house to train. It was supposed to be the same as usual. Edge, Sarah, Eri, and I training together then having fun outside. But when we reached the mansion Eri and I were stunned speechless.

Standing beside Edge was, as usual, his little sister Sarah but it was not only her. Somebody else was standing beside him. It was a beautiful girl; wearing a white blouse that showed a bit of her chest, and a short red skirt. She was also wearing a black dress over her blouse which only covered her arms and a bit of her back, and most noticeable of all were her black hair and ruby red eyes.

The girl looked at us, just one look and I knew she was strong overwhelmingly so. She wasn't releasing killing intent as Edge did at that one time. Simply her presence was enough to instill fear. Who was she? I looked at Eri she too was showing the same surprised face as me. My thoughts were disrupted by Edge calling me like usual.

”Hey Gerard, Eri you're finally here.”

”Friends of yours?... I see they too seem like talented kids, but still not on your level.” The maiden in black looked at us appraising our worth. I closed in on Edge and whispered.

”Hey Edge who is that beautiful girl. Don't tell me she is your fiancée?” Edge looked at me dumbfounded.

”No, no she is nothing like that. Fine, then it looks like I need to explain the situation properly.” Edge then started to explain to both me and Eri what had happened how he fought monsters and met the Ethereal called Tsukiyomi. Learning more about here, Eri and I introduced ourselves to her and after our introductions.

”So she's an Ethereal, my dad told me stories about them. One of the strongest races, at one point there were seen as Gods. Though they are few in numbers compared to other races, one of them is said to be as strong as a whole army. Yet even with that power, they are not invincible as they have one fatal weakness and that is their mana can never regenerate. So they need a host or contractor to use their full strength. So you're telling me you made a contract with an Ethereal. How ridiculous can you get Edge?”

I sighed my amazing friend looked at me confused and asked.

”Huh, why are you calling me ridiculous? Also, you know so much about Ethereals.” This guy sometimes I'm not sure if he's smart or stupid, If his sensitive or dense.

”Well, all I know are from the stories my dad told me. Also based on my dad's stories, it is very rare for a human to see an Ethereal. It is also very rare that an Ethereal makes a contract with a human. I don't know the reasons but in a sense, that would make you ridiculously amazing.” Edge then looked at the Ethereal called Tsukiyomi.

”Hey, Tsukiyomi what's he talking about?” The Ethereal called Tsukiyomi looked at Edge with a very mischievous smile.

”Kukuku, indeed it is rare for Ethereals such as myself to make a contract with a human. We usually only do so if there is no other choice. Seeing as humans have very little mana capacity compared to other races such as Demons and Elves, but you are special Edge. Be happy for you have such a great amount of mana. Not only humans your mana capacity is greater than most races it's truly a sight to behold.”

Edge looked at Tsukiyomi bewildered by the expression of intoxication on her eyes.

”Is my mana truly that great?”

”Of course it is! If it wasn't, I wouldn't make the contract much less give you my first kiss.” Upon hearing that one line I was surprised but what surprised me more was I felt a large amount of killing intent beside me.

It was Eri she was releasing massive amounts of killing intent and all her focus was on Tsukiyomi. [Lightning step], Eri drew her sword and was by Tsukiyomi's side. Eri then used [Flashing wind] multiple sword slashes were made in an instant. Yet all of them were avoided and it seems like Tsukiyomi didn't even move from her spot.