20 The Beach Boys Woes (2/2)

These experts would stretch space-time so their enemy attacks would never reach them, no matter how long their attacks flew towards them. At the same time, they'd warp space so their attacks would always reach their opponents instantly. It was an actual nightmare trying to catch these bastards because they were nigh-impossible to follow as they erratically phased in out of existence like madmen.

The only way to fight these assholes was to immediately lock down the surrounding space before they started their madness; that, or become sufficiently skilled at spatial techniques like them.

As a result, conquerors who specialized in spatial techniques were always in high demand. They were perfect assassins, thieves, rogues, and most importantly -- spies and observers for the four empires.

Not that I care about getting a cushy job or anything, I just wanna be able to run away to the beach when the time is right...

The only other major change in Reed's life was the fact that he now had a disproportionately large amount of free time to spare, unlike his peers who were busily trained to death by Violett. Most of the time he was lounging around the beach as he slept on his favorite hammock.

Because Reed had been tasked with increasing his comprehension, he spent most of his time relaxing as he meditated by the sea. Since this part of his training was all internal, he decided that he would make himself comfortable and enjoy life for once.

After all, enlightenment couldn't be rushed; he would simply have to wait and reflect on his trials and errors.

There weren't any cute girls to chase here, but it didn't matter to him. The peacefulness he found was worth more than that in his eyes.

Astor and the group would often come and visit him after they finished their training, berating him for his lazy attitude and lack of will.

Of course, they were completely mistaken. They thought that Reed was wasting away his time instead of training diligently. A troubling misunderstanding indeed.

He sighed, but in the end, chose to keep silent. It wasn't as if he could tell them the truth even if they were his dear friends.

If they knew the truth...what would happen? Reed did not dare think too hard about the hypothetical situation out of the fear of the dark thoughts that it brought up.

Alas, some secrets were too precious to be shared.

”You really will waste away if you keep this up, Reed. It'd be a genuine shame to see you rot away in that hammock,” said Astrid. She was slightly concerned about how lazy Reed had become over the past two weeks.

”She's right, Reed. You're starting to get a bad reputation among the rest of the class, you know. They're calling you the 'beach bum' of the island. It's not really cool have lazy you've been as of late,” said Horatio as he shook his head in disappointment.

Everyone seemed to have friendly words of criticism as they battered Reed with their sharp tongues. At first, Reed kept an open heart and told himself he'd tolerate their insults out of understanding...or so he planned.

Eventually, their words finally got through to Reed's poor soul and a hateful flame had been lit. He decided that he would no longer allow this nonsense to continue anymore. These bullies needed to be taught a lesson.

He lifted a single finger and pointed it at the sea as he began concentrating. The temperature around the beach dropped as a stifling pressure sprung up around Reed.

Everyone was rendered speechless as they felt the suffocating presence of the highly concentrated Anima that gathered around Reed. It felt they had awoken some ancient horror from its slumber.

The pressure continued to mount and a disturbing creaking sound was heard as if something was breaking under the pressure of Reed's will...

Once Reed heard the creaking sound of the space-time that was about to break, he released his attack.

A beam of brilliant light instantaneously flew out his finger and disappeared into the boundless sea in the span of a single breath.

Suddenly, an enormous flash of radiance blinded everyone on the beach. It felt like the sun had descended upon the earth as they felt an infernal heat swallow them up.

For the briefest of moments, they thought they'd been sent to the deepest layer of hell as the scorching heat and light oppressed them.

When they finally opened their eyes, what they saw shocked them beyond words. The sea had been evenly split and even artificial seabed had been exposed as an enormous plume of steam rose over the island.

”.....”

”.....”

”.....”

That should be enough to shut them up for a while, I think. Hopefully, they'll think twice about badmouthing me now.

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Reed lazily picked up his coconut drink and stared at the beach.

”So, what'd ya think? I think I can improve on it a bit more, but it should be good enough for fights.”

What do we think? What? Hello, Mom?

Improve on it more!? Good enough for fights!?

Who the hell are you trying to kill!!?