Chapter 499: Farewell

Shall we do it now then?

Nn!

Fran and Amanda face each other with a sharp gaze in front of the pedestal. Its been just a few minutes since we met again for a long time, but theyre really going to do a mock battle right now huh

Fran is ready to go and holds up the magic sword made of phantasm pyroxene that she had been using for a while. Amandas whip was a terrifying whip with the scary name of Demons Torment. It was not the Divine Dragons Beard Magic Whip, which was broken in the martial arts tournament. It was her spare whip that was used in the finals.

Name: Demons Torment

ATK: 721

MP: 616

Durability: 720

Mana Conductivity: B-

Skill: Stretch, Pain-stacking, Paralysis

Name: Divine Dragons Beard Magic Whip

ATK: 1030

MP: 1800

Durability: 1000

Mana Conductivity: A

Skill: Stretch, Weight Manipulation

Its weaker than the Divine Dragons Beard Magic Whip, but its still pretty strong. The pain-stacking skill is also a nasty ability.

Let me give my newly acquired whip a test, okay?

Nn, bring it on!

Fufu, then, here I come!

At that moment, the battle began. It may look so sudden for outsiders, but its not for the two of them. Its started when they held their weapons.

Shaa!

Muh!

Haaa!

Nnhh!

While dodging Amandas whip, Fran slashed at her. After a few minutes of this kind of repeated attack and defense, Amanda smiled in admiration.

Youve changed your stance, huh?

Nn!

I see, I see. Youre aware of the use of sword techniques now, huh?

Amanda saw through at her easily. While looking at her, I realized that Amandas stance was naturally woven into her whip technique.

s.h.i.+! Haa!

In between the dancing whip attacks. The whip dives into the ground, it strikes Fran like a spear from the ground and turns into a horizontal attack.

She must have made good use of the Madness Water Lilies whip technique to attack her opponent from below, incorporating vertical attack with its horizontal movements. This not only disrupted Frans evasive timing but also forced her to constantly pay attention to the ground below her.

Other than that, Amandas whip technique was also amazing.

The whip, which was once flicked by the sword, attacked Fran again with an impossible movement and blocked her pursuit. The whip moved and took her by surprise even when Amanda didnt move her arm at all, showing once again the usefulness of martial techniques.

So thats her aim huh

In the end, Fran was pushed aside by the storm of whip attack and her sword was flicked away. Amanda was so strong after all.

Muh

Well, dont lose your spirits yet okay? If we continue to use this approach, youll be able to become quite strong. And it seems that your martial arts skill itself has already surpa.s.sed mine

Nn!

Besides, it would definitely be in Frans best interest to fight without Masters support. And Im not just talking about your attack power and magic control, if you cant consult him in battle, youll have to think for yourself, right?

Understood

Fran looks frustrated, but she nods her head in agreement with Amandas advice. This honesty is what supports Frans growth potential.

Although she never loses her stubborn side, she was surprisingly straightforward when it came to asking for lessons in combat and the like.

Then, shall we go on the next one?

Nn!

Well, theres no way shell be satisfied with just one round huh.

After that, the mock battle between Fran and Amanda continued until the sun began to set.

Uwaah, thats was one of the best mock battles Ive had in a while!

Nn

Fran didnt even win once in the end. Even though she hadnt changed her stance and was mainly using sword techniques, she looked terribly frustrated. Maybe she thought she could win at least once. But without me, the difference in strength was obvious. No, it wasnt a difference in strength, but a difference in experience and skill handling.

Nevertheless, in the second half of the mock battle, she was able to react to Amandas whip, and I think she will be able to compete well with her as her training progresses.

Well, Im going back to Alessa for now. Ill come back here in four days

Understood

Fran-chan. Wont you miss me when Im gone?

Ill be fine

R-really?

Nn

Really, really?

There wouldnt be a problem at all

Really?

Amanda, just go back already!

***

At dinner time.

Fran and Urus.h.i.+ were biting into a huge piece of meat. Fufu, even Fran wont eat curry every day. Well, she had curry for breakfast and lunch today though.

This meat is from a stray fang boar that had wandered it, and I made a whole roast of it

Munch munchThis will be delicious like this

Grff grff! Woof!

Fran holds the manga meat in her hands and chewing on it, while Urus.h.i.+ chews the meat off the bone, and hes happy to bite into the thick bones. They seemed to be more pleased with the chewiness than the taste.

Well then, Id better go to sleep

Nn

Woof

Ive already explained to Fran and Urus.h.i.+ that Fenrir needs to sleep. But they are sad to be told again by him. Unlike Amanda, she doesnt know if shell see him again.

Dont make a face like that. Ill just sleep in Master. Both of you, good luck with your training

Thank you very much

Nn

Fran and Urus.h.i.+ straightened their body and bowed their heads. Its a completely different att.i.tude than the one they have towards Amanda, but I guess they feel shes like their good friend or sister, while hes their favorite teacher even if he only taught them for a while.

What was that, Master and I are the same. As Masters partner, Fran is not a stranger to me either

But youve taught me a lot

Woof

Besides, I need Fran to do her best to help me regain my power

Nn! Just leave it to me!

Fenrir smiled gently at Frans firm words.

Yeah, Ill count on you. See ya

Nn, see ya

Then, Fenrir puts his hand on Fran and Urus.h.i.+s head. As an illusion, he couldnt touch them directly, but they still look happy. After a few moments of watching at Fran and Urus.h.i.+s expressions, he smiled lightly and disappeared without a trace.

I can feel Fenrir falling asleep inside me.

He fell asleep, huh? Well, well meet him again someday

Nn! Ill do my best!

Woof!