Chapter 1103 - All our strength (1/2)

When Quinn and the others finally arrived back on the Cursed ship, all of them shared a sense of returning to somewhere they belonged. It was a bit strange to call a ship that constantly moved through space and could therefore be anywhere at any time 'home', but they all felt this way.

They knew that here none of them would be judged for what they had done in the past, they didn't have to watch what they had to say, and could mostly do as they wished. Everyone knew that with the situation with the Dalki there was a lot to be done, but it didn't hurt to take a breather or two for a second.​​

The people around the base greeted Quinn as usual, respectful, with many congratulating him on saving the Graylash family and acquiring the Demon tier crystal. The atmosphere was still light, so it seemed that Sam had yet to inform what most of the Cursed group were. He was sure that once the truth was out, the treatment wouldn't be exactly the same.

He asked around whether Leo and Erin had come back, but it appeared that they were still dealing with their own troubles.

”Hey Quinn, can you show me what Alex created for you?” Nate requested as he approached the Cursed faction leader. ”Ever since I've heard the news that you guys managed to defeat a Demon tier beast I've been waiting for you to come back and show your new toy!”

Whenever Quinn was walking around the base, he would put all of his beast gear away, only equipping it when needed. It was the same for all those with the shadow ability.

”Believe me, I would love to, but it's not ready yet. Alex is still busy making it.” Quinn answered, not bothering to tell Nate about the new gauntlets he had.

”This sucks.” Nate complained out loud. ”I get why you want me to train the people here, but I've already taught them as much as I could about hand to hand combat. Initially, it was quite enjoyable watching them learn it quickly and improve themselves, but to carry on and improve even more just takes time. They need experience, and fighting against each other can only get them so far.”

”What I'm trying to say is, Quinn, I'm bored,” Nate openly complained.

Quinn felt bad, Nate was one of the strongest people in his team, but he had felt that the Demon tier beast would have been too dangerous to take everyone. In many ways, he thought where they were going to go next was also a place only for those who had already proven themselves capable

There was also the issue that they needed to leave behind a strong crew on the Cursed ship, just in case they got attacked. At the same time if he would avoid taking new people with him, then they would really stagnate and would be unable to fight the Dalki when they arrived in full force.

At the moment, there were only small battles, but everyone could feel that there would be a full scale war soon. Both sides were just testing the grounds figuring out each other's strength.

”Maybe there is something I can show you before I leave this time.” Quinn suggested. ”I'm sure it won't bore you anytime soon and once you get the hang of it perhaps you could show it to the others as well.”

Quinn then pressed his hand on the other's c.h.e.s.t. In the past Quinn had been afraid of doing this, due to him accidentally turning others. The easiest way to show people Qi, was by making their bodies feel it moving around.

Vampires seemed not to have this Qi force on their own, yet those that had been turned did, so someone like Nate should be able to learn it. Nate closed his eyes to concentrate on the feeling, and Quinn started to swirl around the energy in his body.

”Try to follow along with me, focus on the energy and try to push and move it yourself.” Quinn instructed.

It didn't take long to feel it. He wasn't very bright, but when it came to fighting instincts, something like Qi was perfect for him, and he could feel it almost instantly.

Then, Quinn's hands were no longer touching his body.

”What was that?” Nate asked.

”I think you already got a feeling on how to use it yourself. Perhaps your years of studying martial arts have already allowed you to experience it, you just didn't know the name for it. That was Qi. Leo was the one to teach me. Just remember this feeling and practice it. Also, try to come up with a way of teaching others without doing what I just did.”

”Otherwise, there is the risk that you might accidentally turn them.” Quinn said.