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"Shut up," Narukami remarked as he let Ryu free by overwhelming the nail with his lightning. It turned to ashes at a visible rate.
If not for the fact Narukami controlled it, probably Ryu would've been nothing but ashes.
Ryu dropped to the ground and he lost all of his strength almost immediately but the itchiness on his stomach let him forget that.
"So itchy!" Ryu got up from his position and was about to scratch his stomach as strong as possible but then, Narukami grabbed his wrist.
"Stop, you going to kill yourself."
"But it's torturous! I feel like I'm about to go crazy!" Ryu tried his best and struggled his wrist out of Narukami's tight grip but as if it was as sturdy as a mountain, he could not budge it.
"Calm down, I know a thing or two to fix your problem." Narukami crouched as he put his hand on Ryu's stomach.
Hearing that, Ryu was joyous. He had seen many things that Narukami could do and everything he did was beyond one's imagination.
He trusted Narukami even more. If Narukami told him to jump off the cliff, he wouldn't hesitate!
So, enduring the itchiness which intensified without warning. Ryu gritted his teeth as he held his breath. He wanted to divert his attention to this.
Before that, however, he laid back as his face facing the ceiling.
Diana looked at the group and observed them. Maybe working together with them wasn't a bad idea, she probably thought as she approached them.
Entering the cell, she gazed at Ryu and lifted her head. There was an upside-down cross on the wall.
She was surprised that this young man got different treatment from the others. She retracted her gaze to Ryu and wondered what made him different?
She wanted to ask but it seemed the time was not right. Remembering the existence of spiritual transmission, she made contact with Asahi and asked, "what's his deal?"
The question came out of nowhere so Asahi was confused as he let out a puzzled interjection.
"He was hung up on the upside-down cross. Why is that?" She elaborated
Asahi pondered for a short while. He had some guesses but some of which revealed Ryu's powers.
It was something one shouldn't reveal to a stranger to Diana.
He reorganized his thoughts as he coming up with an answer and replied, "he had a power that members of Fallen Nightless find troublesome, hence the different treatment.
"Of course, this is my speculation so you don't have to take it as an answer."
Even if Diana wanted to, she couldn't. She barely knew these new allies she had made. So she took Asahi's speculation as an answer.
It seems they did not trust me truly yet, Diana said to herself and expected this already.
What kind of people trusted others so easily? The answer was obvious, only fools.
"Your name is Diana, right? Asahi told me all about you. You're a Cryo Sorcerer, can you help me freeze the door of the entrance?" Narukami said as he retracted his hand from Ryu.
Feeling the warmth sensation on his stomach had disappeared, along with the itchiness.
Just as Diana was about to open her mouth, wanting to utter a sound. Ryu continued his breathing as he lifted his upper body and looked at his stomach.
"Is it done?"
"Guess," Narukami said.
Ryu's eyes lit up in amazement as he stared at Narukami, "you really can do anything, huh?!"
"I can't do anything, I just do what I'm supposed to do. That aside, Diana, can you do it?"
"Yeah, I can but how else should we get out of here?" Diana asked.
Narukami got up and walked out of the cell. The others were confused as they looked at each other and followed him.
He pointed his finger at the end of the hallway, "That's where our way out is. I detect it earlier, there's a hidden passageway to a strange room.
"I couldn't detect anything in that room. It is blocked by something."
"Since when did you use spiritual senses?" Ryu was shocked. They were shackled and using spiritual senses was one of the things the shackle didn't allow them to do.
"I did so while I removed the itchiness on your stomach."
"I see. By the way, how did you do it? The guy who put the ointment said arrogantly that no one in this world could remove its effect."
"It's nothing important. We should act fast. Asahi, we're in the prison now. Don't you want to search for your lover?" Narukami asked.
"Lover? It's not like that! She's a friend that has grown up with me since we were children!" Asahi rebuked.
Not waiting anyone to say anything, Asahi added, "thanks for reminding me, Narukami-san. I will go looking for her, so this is the part where we separate?"
Narukami nodded as he also found that separating was more efficient albeit a bit more dangerous.
"Tell me if you found her or if anything happens. I'll help you."
Asahi was pleased with this. With such a strong person backing him up, he had nothing to worry about!
Originally, he was worried that he could save his cru— childhood friend. He infiltrated one of the most dangerous cult organization's HQ!
Regardless, he was more confident in saving her.
"See you later, Narukami-san!" Asahi said as he hurried his steps to the exit. It was yet to be frozen and once Asahi walked through it, it disappeared from everyone's view.
"Do it." Narukami's voice was calm.
Almost immediately, ice extended on the ground to the doors. It was covered in a thick layer of ice.
"Unless they melt it with the flame on the same strength as Level 9 Pyro. I doubt they could go through it," said Diana, with confidence.
"So cool!" Ryu's eyes were sparkling as this was the first time he saw someone use Cryo this strong.
Even in the branch, there were a few people that he could think of but not this strong. It was not because Cryo was rare but because it was more complex and damaged one's body.
The stronger their element was, their body would slowly become cold and no different than a corpse.
Slowly, if not being taken care of. That coldness will affect the organs, the latter might end up in failure. So not many people were willing to take such risks.
"Your strength is more powerful than your Level. What kind of training did you receive?" Narukami asked and he didn't expect much for an answer.
"I coincidentally met someone and he introduced me to this world. I am greatly indebted to him as he saved me from being devoured by an Anomaly." She smiled.
"I see. That someone must be a great teacher."
"He is a great person. Once I successfully seek my vengeance. I'll meet him again and thank him. There are many things that I must do to repay his kindness."
Narukami didn't say anything as he fell into deep thought. Whoever Diana's teacher was, he had to be a powerful Sorcerer to raise a disciple such as Diana.
How Diana's power was strong despite her low Level was because of her strong foundation.
The more firm it was, the powerful one could unleash their element. Narukami was for one who had the firmest and solid foundation in the branch.
Probably the grandmaster branch was pale in comparison.
Although Narukami didn't have the time to teach Ryu how to firm his foundation, Ryu's foundation already had since he absorbed power from an external source instead of internal.
Usually, this would shake the foundation and make future progress harder but the power Ryu absorbed was different.
Ryu had a firm foundation in the beginning so he didn't have to worry about it being shaken. The only problem was the more one advanced in Level. If one did not take action to stable their foundation.
The foundation, even though it was firm in the first place, would be shaken.
I need to teach Ryu how to do it, Narukami made another mental note.
"Let's go," said Narukami as he walked to the end of the tunnel.
Seeing someone manage to escape. Other prisoners began wailing and begging for help.
Most of them were innocent yet they got locked because of ridiculous reasons. Ryu wanted to help, so was Diana but Narukami kept walking as if nothing happened.
"Don't bother to save them. If we save them, they only burden us. We could do so next time," said Narukami nonchalantly after analyzing the situation.
Diana and Ryu understood almost immediately. They did go here to fight and didn't want anything to be a burden.
However, seeing the pitiful state of these prisoners weakened their hearts and the deepest desire to help them surged out of their hearts like waves.
Of course, they keep it to themselves.
"Shinra, do you think the secret passageway leads to the energy source?" Ryu asked and Diana was intrigued.
"Fifty-fifty. It could be a shelter, a treasure room, or maybe a hidden torture chamber."
"That's not fifty-fifty anymore…"
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"Shut up," Narukami remarked as he let Ryu free by overwhelming the nail with his lightning. It turned to ashes at a visible rate.
If not for the fact Narukami controlled it, probably Ryu would've been nothing but ashes.
Ryu dropped to the ground and he lost all of his strength almost immediately but the itchiness on his stomach let him forget that.
"So itchy!" Ryu got up from his position and was about to scratch his stomach as strong as possible but then, Narukami grabbed his wrist.
"Stop, you going to kill yourself."
"But it's torturous! I feel like I'm about to go crazy!" Ryu tried his best and struggled his wrist out of Narukami's tight grip but as if it was as sturdy as a mountain, he could not budge it.
"Calm down, I know a thing or two to fix your problem." Narukami crouched as he put his hand on Ryu's stomach.
Hearing that, Ryu was joyous. He had seen many things that Narukami could do and everything he did was beyond one's imagination.
He trusted Narukami even more. If Narukami told him to jump off the cliff, he wouldn't hesitate!
So, enduring the itchiness which intensified without warning. Ryu gritted his teeth as he held his breath. He wanted to divert his attention to this.
Before that, however, he laid back as his face facing the ceiling.
Diana looked at the group and observed them. Maybe working together with them wasn't a bad idea, she probably thought as she approached them.
Entering the cell, she gazed at Ryu and lifted her head. There was an upside-down cross on the wall.
She was surprised that this young man got different treatment from the others. She retracted her gaze to Ryu and wondered what made him different?
She wanted to ask but it seemed the time was not right. Remembering the existence of spiritual transmission, she made contact with Asahi and asked, "what's his deal?"
The question came out of nowhere so Asahi was confused as he let out a puzzled interjection.
"He was hung up on the upside-down cross. Why is that?" She elaborated
Asahi pondered for a short while. He had some guesses but some of which revealed Ryu's powers.
It was something one shouldn't reveal to a stranger to Diana.
He reorganized his thoughts as he coming up with an answer and replied, "he had a power that members of Fallen Nightless find troublesome, hence the different treatment.
"Of course, this is my speculation so you don't have to take it as an answer."
Even if Diana wanted to, she couldn't. She barely knew these new allies she had made. So she took Asahi's speculation as an answer.
It seems they did not trust me truly yet, Diana said to herself and expected this already.
What kind of people trusted others so easily? The answer was obvious, only fools.
"Your name is Diana, right? Asahi told me all about you. You're a Cryo Sorcerer, can you help me freeze the door of the entrance?" Narukami said as he retracted his hand from Ryu.
Feeling the warmth sensation on his stomach had disappeared, along with the itchiness.
Just as Diana was about to open her mouth, wanting to utter a sound. Ryu continued his breathing as he lifted his upper body and looked at his stomach.
"Is it done?"
"Guess," Narukami said.
Ryu's eyes lit up in amazement as he stared at Narukami, "you really can do anything, huh?!"
"I can't do anything, I just do what I'm supposed to do. That aside, Diana, can you do it?"
"Yeah, I can but how else should we get out of here?" Diana asked.
Narukami got up and walked out of the cell. The others were confused as they looked at each other and followed him.
He pointed his finger at the end of the hallway, "That's where our way out is. I detect it earlier, there's a hidden passageway to a strange room.
"I couldn't detect anything in that room. It is blocked by something."
"Since when did you use spiritual senses?" Ryu was shocked. They were shackled and using spiritual senses was one of the things the shackle didn't allow them to do.
"I did so while I removed the itchiness on your stomach."
"I see. By the way, how did you do it? The guy who put the ointment said arrogantly that no one in this world could remove its effect."
"It's nothing important. We should act fast. Asahi, we're in the prison now. Don't you want to search for your lover?" Narukami asked.
"Lover? It's not like that! She's a friend that has grown up with me since we were children!" Asahi rebuked.
Not waiting anyone to say anything, Asahi added, "thanks for reminding me, Narukami-san. I will go looking for her, so this is the part where we separate?"
Narukami nodded as he also found that separating was more efficient albeit a bit more dangerous.
"Tell me if you found her or if anything happens. I'll help you."
Asahi was pleased with this. With such a strong person backing him up, he had nothing to worry about!
Originally, he was worried that he could save his cru— childhood friend. He infiltrated one of the most dangerous cult organization's HQ!
Regardless, he was more confident in saving her.
"See you later, Narukami-san!" Asahi said as he hurried his steps to the exit. It was yet to be frozen and once Asahi walked through it, it disappeared from everyone's view.
"Do it." Narukami's voice was calm.
Almost immediately, ice extended on the ground to the doors. It was covered in a thick layer of ice.
"Unless they melt it with the flame on the same strength as Level 9 Pyro. I doubt they could go through it," said Diana, with confidence.
"So cool!" Ryu's eyes were sparkling as this was the first time he saw someone use Cryo this strong.
Even in the branch, there were a few people that he could think of but not this strong. It was not because Cryo was rare but because it was more complex and damaged one's body.
The stronger their element was, their body would slowly become cold and no different than a corpse.
Slowly, if not being taken care of. That coldness will affect the organs, the latter might end up in failure. So not many people were willing to take such risks.
"Your strength is more powerful than your Level. What kind of training did you receive?" Narukami asked and he didn't expect much for an answer.
"I coincidentally met someone and he introduced me to this world. I am greatly indebted to him as he saved me from being devoured by an Anomaly." She smiled.
"I see. That someone must be a great teacher."
"He is a great person. Once I successfully seek my vengeance. I'll meet him again and thank him. There are many things that I must do to repay his kindness."
Narukami didn't say anything as he fell into deep thought. Whoever Diana's teacher was, he had to be a powerful Sorcerer to raise a disciple such as Diana.
How Diana's power was strong despite her low Level was because of her strong foundation.
The more firm it was, the powerful one could unleash their element. Narukami was for one who had the firmest and solid foundation in the branch.
Probably the grandmaster branch was pale in comparison.
Although Narukami didn't have the time to teach Ryu how to firm his foundation, Ryu's foundation already had since he absorbed power from an external source instead of internal.
Usually, this would shake the foundation and make future progress harder but the power Ryu absorbed was different.
Ryu had a firm foundation in the beginning so he didn't have to worry about it being shaken. The only problem was the more one advanced in Level. If one did not take action to stable their foundation.
The foundation, even though it was firm in the first place, would be shaken.
I need to teach Ryu how to do it, Narukami made another mental note.
"Let's go," said Narukami as he walked to the end of the tunnel.
Seeing someone manage to escape. Other prisoners began wailing and begging for help.
Most of them were innocent yet they got locked because of ridiculous reasons. Ryu wanted to help, so was Diana but Narukami kept walking as if nothing happened.
"Don't bother to save them. If we save them, they only burden us. We could do so next time," said Narukami nonchalantly after analyzing the situation.
Diana and Ryu understood almost immediately. They did go here to fight and didn't want anything to be a burden.
However, seeing the pitiful state of these prisoners weakened their hearts and the deepest desire to help them surged out of their hearts like waves.
Of course, they keep it to themselves.
"Shinra, do you think the secret passageway leads to the energy source?" Ryu asked and Diana was intrigued.
"Fifty-fifty. It could be a shelter, a treasure room, or maybe a hidden torture chamber."
"That's not fifty-fifty anymore…"
"Shut up," Narukami remarked as he let Ryu free by overwhelming the nail with his lightning. It turned to ashes at a visible rate.If not for the fact Narukami controlled it, probably Ryu would've been nothing but ashes.Ryu dropped to the ground and he lost all of his strength almost immediately but the itchiness on his stomach let him forget that."So itchy!" Ryu got up from his position and was about to scratch his stomach as strong as possible but then, Narukami grabbed his wrist."Stop, you going to kill yourself.""But it's torturous! I feel like I'm about to go crazy!" Ryu tried his best and struggled his wrist out of Narukami's tight grip but as if it was as sturdy as a mountain, he could not budge it."Calm down, I know a thing or two to fix your problem." Narukami crouched as he put his hand on Ryu's stomach.Hearing that, Ryu was joyous. He had seen many things that Narukami could do and everything he did was beyond one's imagination.He trusted Narukami even more. If Narukami told him to jump off the cliff, he wouldn't hesitate!So, enduring the itchiness which intensified without warning. Ryu gritted his teeth as he held his breath. He wanted to divert his attention to this.Before that, however, he laid back as his face facing the ceiling.Diana looked at the group and observed them. Maybe working together with them wasn't a bad idea, she probably thought as she approached them.Entering the cell, she gazed at Ryu and lifted her head. There was an upside-down cross on the wall.She was surprised that this young man got different treatment from the others. She retracted her gaze to Ryu and wondered what made him different?She wanted to ask but it seemed the time was not right. Remembering the existence of spiritual transmission, she made contact with Asahi and asked, "what's his deal?"The question came out of nowhere so Asahi was confused as he let out a puzzled interjection."He was hung up on the upside-down cross. Why is that?" She elaboratedAsahi pondered for a short while. He had some guesses but some of which revealed Ryu's powers.It was something one shouldn't reveal to a stranger to Diana.He reorganized his thoughts as he coming up with an answer and replied, "he had a power that members of Fallen Nightless find troublesome, hence the different treatment."Of course, this is my speculation so you don't have to take it as an answer."Even if Diana wanted to, she couldn't. She barely knew these new allies she had made. So she took Asahi's speculation as an answer.It seems they did not trust me truly yet, Diana said to herself and expected this already.What kind of people trusted others so easily? The answer was obvious, only fools."Your name is Diana, right? Asahi told me all about you. You're a Cryo Sorcerer, can you help me freeze the door of the entrance?" Narukami said as he retracted his hand from Ryu.Feeling the warmth sensation on his stomach had disappeared, along with the itchiness.Just as Diana was about to open her mouth, wanting to utter a sound. Ryu continued his breathing as he lifted his upper body and looked at his stomach."Is it done?""Guess," Narukami said.Ryu's eyes lit up in amazement as he stared at Narukami, "you really can do anything, huh?!""I can't do anything, I just do what I'm supposed to do. That aside, Diana, can you do it?""Yeah, I can but how else should we get out of here?" Diana asked.Narukami got up and walked out of the cell. The others were confused as they looked at each other and followed him.He pointed his finger at the end of the hallway, "That's where our way out is. I detect it earlier, there's a hidden passageway to a strange room."I couldn't detect anything in that room. It is blocked by something.""Since when did you use spiritual senses?" Ryu was shocked. They were shackled and using spiritual senses was one of the things the shackle didn't allow them to do."I did so while I removed the itchiness on your stomach.""I see. By the way, how did you do it? The guy who put the ointment said arrogantly that no one in this world could remove its effect.""It's nothing important. We should act fast. Asahi, we're in the prison now. Don't you want to search for your lover?" Narukami asked."Lover? It's not like that! She's a friend that has grown up with me since we were children!" Asahi rebuked.Not waiting anyone to say anything, Asahi added, "thanks for reminding me, Narukami-san. I will go looking for her, so this is the part where we separate?"Narukami nodded as he also found that separating was more efficient albeit a bit more dangerous."Tell me if you found her or if anything happens. I'll help you."Asahi was pleased with this. With such a strong person backing him up, he had nothing to worry about!Originally, he was worried that he could save his cru childhood friend. He infiltrated one of the most dangerous cult organization's HQ!Regardless, he was more confident in saving her."See you later, Narukami-san!" Asahi said as he hurried his steps to the exit. It was yet to be frozen and once Asahi walked through it, it disappeared from everyone's view."Do it." Narukami's voice was calm.Almost immediately, ice extended on the ground to the doors. It was covered in a thick layer of ice."Unless they melt it with the flame on the same strength as Level 9 Pyro. I doubt they could go through it," said Diana, with confidence."So cool!" Ryu's eyes were sparkling as this was the first time he saw someone use Cryo this strong.Even in the branch, there were a few people that he could think of but not this strong. It was not because Cryo was rare but because it was more complex and damaged one's body.The stronger their element was, their body would slowly become cold and no different than a corpse.Slowly, if not being taken care of. That coldness will affect the organs, the latter might end up in failure. So not many people were willing to take such risks."Your strength is more powerful than your Level. What kind of training did you receive?" Narukami asked and he didn't expect much for an answer."I coincidentally met someone and he introduced me to this world. I am greatly indebted to him as he saved me from being devoured by an Anomaly." She smiled."I see. That someone must be a great teacher.""He is a great person. Once I successfully seek my vengeance. I'll meet him again and thank him. There are many things that I must do to repay his kindness."Narukami didn't say anything as he fell into deep thought. Whoever Diana's teacher was, he had to be a powerful Sorcerer to raise a disciple such as Diana.How Diana's power was strong despite her low Level was because of her strong foundation.The more firm it was, the powerful one could unleash their element. Narukami was for one who had the firmest and solid foundation in the branch.Probably the grandmaster branch was pale in comparison.Although Narukami didn't have the time to teach Ryu how to firm his foundation, Ryu's foundation already had since he absorbed power from an external source instead of internal.Usually, this would shake the foundation and make future progress harder but the power Ryu absorbed was different.Ryu had a firm foundation in the beginning so he didn't have to worry about it being shaken. The only problem was the more one advanced in Level. If one did not take action to stable their foundation.The foundation, even though it was firm in the first place, would be shaken.I need to teach Ryu how to do it, Narukami made another mental note."Let's go," said Narukami as he walked to the end of the tunnel.Seeing someone manage to escape. Other prisoners began wailing and begging for help.Most of them were innocent yet they got locked because of ridiculous reasons. Ryu wanted to help, so was Diana but Narukami kept walking as if nothing happened."Don't bother to save them. If we save them, they only burden us. We could do so next time," said Narukami nonchalantly after analyzing the situation.Diana and Ryu understood almost immediately. They did go here to fight and didn't want anything to be a burden.However, seeing the pitiful state of these prisoners weakened their hearts and the deepest desire to help them surged out of their hearts like waves.Of course, they keep it to themselves."Shinra, do you think the secret passageway leads to the energy source?" Ryu asked and Diana was intrigued."Fifty-fifty. It could be a shelter, a treasure room, or maybe a hidden torture chamber.""That's not fifty-fifty anymore"
