Ty's focus narrowed to his hand, tightly grasping the sword as its form began to tremble and shift. The black flas enveloping the blade converged into the center slot, forming a swirling black fla that seed to churn endlessly at the core of the weapon.
"Wow, so it does seem this sword was ant for , or at least soone who can wield fire," Ty mused, marveling at the transformation and the unique connection he seed to have with the blade.
Curious about its history and testing, Ty asked, "How far did you test this blade again, Mr. Lieutenant?"
The Lieutenant unsheathed a katana-like blade, its dark leather hilt complenting the seamless steel color of its blade. "I tried all the main elent users to hold it, and none were able to ignite that core like you did," he explained, indicating that Ty's interaction with the sword was unique among those who had attempted to wield it.
"Let's go ahead and test it out. Take a stance, will you?" the Lieutenant suggested, eager to see the sword's capabilities in action.
He settled into Gedan-no-kamae, a stance emphasizing readiness and potential for swift retaliation. Lowering his center of gravity, he positioned the sword down at an angle, pointing toward the ground but with his eyes locked on the Lieutenant, a silent challenge and a testant to his readiness.
"Let know if you have seen this form," Ty stated, his voice steady, as he pushed forward into the stance, embodying the full spirit of Gedan-no-kamae.
Ty pondered silently, realizing that even though Erebos had stripped him of the ability to wield his red flas, the mories and years of relentless training remained deeply embedded within him.
As the Lieutenant shifted his weight off his heel and drew his sword, slicing towards Ty at a breathtaking pace, Ty observed the movent in what seed like slow motion. He slid back an inch on the sandy floor, taking a shallow breath, and swung his sword upward in an attempt to parry the attack. Their blades t and slipped past one another in a fluid motion.
Finding his own parry diverted into the air, and the Lieutenant's blade now aiming for his neck, Ty panicked internally. "Shit, what do I do?" he questioned himself. Driven by desperation, he ignited his entire body in an explosion of black flas, compelling the Lieutenant to leap back, narrowly deflecting sprays of the black fire with his sword.
"Quick reaction speed. You use your black fires as well as the history books say fla users ever could," the Lieutenant observed, acknowledging Ty's adept use of his unique power
Ty offered his thanks, reflecting on his experiences. "I've had a lot of close encounters that have allowed to start perceiving threats a bit early and act on them. Though, that ti, sothing inside of just scread out, and that's the explosion of black flas you saw."
The Lieutenant, acknowledging the practicality and uniqueness of Ty's response, advised, "Still, many of the contestants this year will likely be aiming to eliminate you first. Having the ability to surprise and effectively counterattack can't be overlooked. Learn how you triggered that response and start planning with it in mind."
Intrigued, Ty inquired about the specific chanics behind his action. "I suppose, how did you even do that?"
"Oh, you an the Phase Dilation?" the Lieutenant clarified, ready to delve into the details. "You see, my ability is pretty simple, but anything I co into contact with, if I ti it perfectly, I can bend ti and space around that pinpoint for a fraction of a second to phase through it. In my early life, it didn't do much for , and I relied on my other two skills to win fights."
Ty, curious about the Lieutenant's ntion of other capabilities, asked, "What do you an by skills?"
The Lieutenant paused, considering how best to explain the complexities they faced. "I guess it's important for you to understand what you're facing," he began, his hand automatically moving to rub the top of his head as he delved into explanation.
"So, most people are granted one skill at birth. This skill usually isn't discovered until they reach the age of 5-7, when they're able to walk, talk, and undergo testing. This first skill enhances a particular aspect of the individual, whether it be perception, strength, or anything else you can imagine.
I've even encountered individuals who can discern different molecules in water, able to tell if it's been poisoned."
He continued, revealing more about the unique aspects of their world. "Then, as soone reaches the age of 12-14, they undergo a mont of transformation. They have a vision in their dreams, an encounter with the Titan Goddess, which awakens an elental ability within them.
Sotis, this new ability doesn't synergize well with the skill they were born with, leading most to rely predominantly on one or the other."
Ty was about to inquire about the Lieutenant's first skill when the Lieutenant preempted him with further insights. "And those who master both of their abilities might have a rare chance of encountering the Titan Goddess once more. Currently, there's a prodigy in the kingdom nad Rusuf Goldire, who is the youngest to ever attain a third skill at the re age of 15."
Reflecting on his own journey, the Lieutenant added, "Even I, considered a prodigy, took until my early 20s to master both of mine."
Ty, slightly overwheld by the concept, remarked, "I see, that's pretty cool. I guess all I have to work with right now are these black flas."
The Lieutenant, however, offered a different perspective. "That's not entirely true. If you truly are from the Demon Clan, or at least linked family-wise, you will likely unlock your passive at so point, if you haven't already done so. Let ask, have you ever been able to sense sothing without being able to see it?"
This question stirred sothing in Ty, his eyes widening as a realization dawned upon him. "Y-yeah, actually, now that you ntion it, I have always got a scent or sll as the wind around changed."
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