Chapter 28: Grand Return (part 1)
The atmosphere between me and Barachiel is rather awkward, we descended from
"Okay, just be careful out there."
Says grandpa Gram, both of us made way to the training grounds in which she prepared when I was hunting rats.
[Rai, today I'll teach you how to use 'Heaven's Thunder' without summoning the clouds to reduce the casting time]
I nodded now this is gonna be essential, I watched her every move, Barachiel raised her hand and released 'Heaven's Thunder' on her palm towards a tree which immediately turned it into dust.
[Now, if you want to do this then listen carefully, you are judgment, you are in which instills fear into the evildoers, you are heaven's wrath]
I scratched my head, and looked at her before saying anything, I imagined myself doing that and failing dozens of times.
"So basically you're telling to become 'Heaven's Bolt' itself."
[Yes, now try it]
I went next to her and pointed my palm towards a tree, I focused on the words she said and repeated them in my head.
[You have gained deeper knowledge on the skill 'Heaven's Bolt' and became 'Heaven's Thunder']
[The skill 'Heaven's Thunder' lvls up from 1->3 ]
[The skill 'Heaven's Thunder' lvl 3 has activated]
Well, I guess I'm talented, though nothing shot from my hand, instead my whole body felt like it was burning, as I was surrounded by 'Heaven's Thunder' itself I could feel it tearing my muscles. But my skills kept regenerating it and 'Atlas Stamina' activated and it's still not enough.
Barachiel was stunned to see what was happening, in front of her.
***
Grandpa Gram was a dwarf, a veteran of the old war, now he lives in peace in the village the rats were cleared and everyone seemed brighter than before, he sat down on a chair watching the view, he sipped on his tea.
*BANG*
He spilled a little, but he didn't bother with the noise as he kept on drinking.
"AHHHHH!!!!!"
"That's it! They've been at it for 30 minutes!" He shouted as his teacup was broken on the ground he went there, with a serious face, but when he reached them, things are less to be expected. 'Was that Rai in front of me?' his skin keeps peeling off, but his regeneration proves to be a challenge against that power, blood was all over the floor and Barachiel just sat on a log and watched in horror.
"Angel, what has happened here?"
[Sir. Gram he insisted on training it even though the first time he tried and failed]
"I know youngins are hot-blooded, but he'll turn to ash if he keeps on going like this-!"
[I know! But listen to him!]
I was in pain so much pain. All I could remember was when my skill 'Foresight' turned into 'Recollection' that makes me remember memories that are yet to be, the feeling of loss was too much for me to handle, and the fact Zei and the others are getting stronger and stronger the more time I spend here!
"I won't become a burden!"
Granpa Gram was surprised when he heard me shout that, 'looks like the mental pain that he had suffered was far greater than the physical pain that he insists on going on with this torture' he thought.
[The skill 'Greater Rejuvenation' has leveled up from 2->4]
[The skill 'Atlas Stamina' has leveled up from 1->3]
[The skill 'Heaven's Thunder' has leveled up from 3->5]
There's a thing in this world, your stats could increase without leveling up, but the problem was that it took too long, and leveling up is a much faster way to increase your stats, that was until now.
[Your vitality has increased]
[Your magic power has increased]
[Your strength has increased]
[Your agility has increased]
I kept the skills going, I need to become stronger to beat that traitorous bastard Sandalpon. Two hours have passed. as my skill levels increased the power also increased thus making it harder, as my stats became stronger my skills get amplified. 'It hurts, it hurts, it hurts' that's all I could think. As my skills deactivated I lay on the cold floor unmoving and unconscious.
[The skill 'Recollection' lvl 1 has activated]
***
A lich stood in our way, I could see a familiar face Yoon Yong-Il, the woman was wearing now an unzipped jacket rather than a sweater, inside it was a black T-shirt, her jeans were covered with leather. She was fighting by my side against an endless hoard of death knights.
In her arms was an injured Cho Myeong-Suk, we were struggling so much.
***
[The skill 'Recollection' lvl 1 has ended]
I woke up from an extreme headache the first thing I need to check was my stats.
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Name: Rai Akamine
Age: 18
Level: 59
Supporting god(s): ??? '- - -', Barachiel 'Chieftain of the Guardian Angels'
Trait: Judge of Light and Darkness
Stats: (Str): 420 (Agi): 385 (Vit): 749 (Int): 657 (Magic Power): 920
Skills: Martial arts mastery sword form (lvl 16) calm mind (lvl 18) Greater Rejuvenation (lvl 9) hyper decision making (lvl 17) Atlas Stamina (lvl 8) Heavenly King's Martial Arts (lvl 2)
Trait skills: mastery of light and dark magic (lvl 7) mastery of light magic (lvl 10) max) mastery of dark magic (lvl 8) Foresight (lvl 10 max) eyes of heaven (lvl 10) Judgment of Light and Darkness (lvl 7) inventory (lvl 7) Universal Translator (lvl 6) Heaven's Thunder (lvl 10) Guardian (lvl 2)
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I sighed and wondered how many days has passed since I fainted, I walked outside my room and freshen up, I went downstairs and got to see Barachiel waiting for me at the table.
[Rai! don't ever do something like that again!]
She hugged me tightly almost crushing me, I patted her back and said.
"I'm sorry Barachiel, I'll never do that again."
Barachiel looked up at me her face was close, I could feel rush up to my cheeks as I noticed her cuteness and beauty up close, she then said.
[Well, it's a skill you have I won't ban you from using it, but don't do that training method again!]
"I got it, I got it, for how long was I asleep anyways?"
[Just for a day, come on let's go and eat]
Barachiel lets go of me then we ate, after eating I quickly made my way to Uriel's training ground, I saw her together with another angel, a handsome man in heavy armor, his golden hair tho not too short fluttered through the air, they turned at me when they noticed my presence, his eyes were a pristine amethyst.
[Oh, isn't that Rai!]
"Hi... who are you?"
I could sense a strange familiarity with him, and I could already tell he's a nice person. that angel quickly approached me and started checking my muscles. after that, he then gave me a thumbs up.
[You pass! you're well built and is worthy of my little sister]
"Worthy of who now?"
Uriel bonked the head of the angel, who knelt and groaned, she sighed and said.
[He's Michael my elder brother, or you might know him as 'General of Heaven']
"Wait, this is Yuki's supporter?"
Michael who was still rubbing the bump on his head, when he heard that question shot up and said proudly.
[Yes, I'm]
He said that while doing some poses, I quickly turned to Uriel.
"Then what is he doing here?"
Michael also answered that it looks like he's a chill dude, but he has a lot of energy, he's like a
[What can I do when my cute little sister asked for me, so I should respond right!]
"Ah, a siscon."
Michael flinched when heard that and he cleared his throat, Uriel then explained.
[I asked for him to examine you, you'll be fighting against him, and if you win, you can be with Barachiel more]
Wait, what is there a misunderstanding here that don't quite get.
"Sure."
I stood by the side and Michael on the opposite end, I saw him grabbing a wooden sword, and he pointed it at me, I couldn't feel any killing intent but I'm sure I'll die if I get hit by it.
[Don't worry I'll only use 10% of my power]
I used all of my skills at once except for 'Heaven's Thunder', getting ready to fight against him.
[Keep your eyes open!]
Once Uriel shouted that my vision darkened for a second as the wooden sword crushed my chest in an instant flying towards the nearest pillar crashing through it, he truly deserves the title of 'Heavenly General', tho I won't die because I'm a soul, I could still vanish making me truly dead and no more ways of revival.
I stood up slowly as Michael tried charging again, but then my aura changed its color, from gold to an ocean blue.
[You have reached a new stage of 'Heavenly King's Martial Arts' lvl 2->4]
['Heavenly King's Martial Arts' Ocean Carver!]
[The skill 'Heaven's Thunder' lvl 10 has activated]
Lightning began emerging from my body, it didn't hurt as much as before because it started synchronizing with my skill 'Heavenly King's Martial Arts' the dragon's color became blue and covered my sword starting emitting lightning as well.
"I... Will not lose!"
[That's the spirit here I come!]
Our wooden swords clashed, as a huge shock wave pushed the two of us back, he charged at me again, but this time I could see his wooden sword, I could see him moving and not just a blur.
I swing and swing my sword, even if my speed got amplified and 'Hyper Decision Making' is active I couldn't see an opening to his defense, thus making one is the only option.
[Smoke Bomb!], and [Mirage]
There were suddenly seven of me, and smoke covered the entire field, sometimes flashes of light could be seen through the smoke.
[Don't underestimate me!!]
He shouted then his wings flapped and the smoke was cleared, I was perfectly fine while Michael's body could be seen scorched and fighting spirit fueled his eyes.
[I won't hold back on this one!]
Bright light emerged from his wooden sword, and it soon enveloped the entire field gaining the attention of the
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"So will I!"
Mana and Qi surrounded me in a flashy fashion, as lightning scarred the ground, the blue dragon emerged on my wooden blade, and it roared ferociously towards Michael.
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We both charged at the same time, Uriel watched the fight with worry for both of us, she wants to interfere but also wanted to see who'll emerge as the victor.
*BOOOM*
A large explosion enveloped the whole training field, Uriel used her flames to block it, the dust settled, and I was the one on the ground unconscious and knocked out.
While Michael panted his wooden sword turned into dust, and his breastplate decimated, he looked at Rai's body while thinking 'He pushed me to go beyond 30% I must be growing weaker during these peaceful times I must train more!' with that, a mortal managed to reignite Michael's fighting spirit.
[Elder Brother Michael are you okay?]
Uriel saw that Michael was not wearing a smile anymore but a serious face instead, one could push Michael that far though, she didn't know that Rai was able to get that strong within 4 days, truthfully speaking she was proud of Rai.
Michael smirked and broke into laughter while looking at Uriel.
[This boy has won!]
[What do you mean Elder Brother?]
Uriel then pieced together what he meant, Rai has pushed him to use more of his power, when Michael had just said he'll only use 10% meaning if he were to continue using that much then he'll be the one on the ground instead.
The sky darkened as thunder rumbled, Barachiel came down like lightning and went to Rai healing him.
[Elder sister Uriel, and Elder brother Michael why did you two do this to my
Cold air swept through the training ground, Uriel can beat her if she wants to fight but the problem is it looks like she was there to kill instead. But Michael laughed instead.
[Younger sister Barachiel, don't worry he's still alive, and also I give my permission on both of you to have a relationship]
With that, the sky cleared, and Barachiel's face is that of deep red like that of a cherry.