NOVEL NEXT Chapter 1925: Plans
Chapter 1925: Plans
"Drake, you came from Earth right? I've heard from other souls from that world that they talk about a country called Japan where its mythology greatly aligns with Zipangu," the Fox Venerable said. "It seems you recognize that word, do you know what they are?"
"Barely anything much..." I muttered. "But I think they're like Spirits or Monsters? Or something similar to Yokai? That are employed by Sorcerers. I think they could use them in various ways, defensively, offensively, to create barriers or formations. Maybe seal other demons and monsters."
"Yes, similar to that," nodded the Fox venerable. "You nailed it. Shikigami have as many functions and powers as the sorcerer that uses them has imagination. Although each form of use for them comes with different specific materials you need... Usually. But yours seem special, I think you could try using them right away without having to make paper dolls or something."
"Paper Dolls?" Yuki wondered. "Well, whatever, that's nice to hear! So how do I use them? If they can be of some use then I'm in for learning and stuff."
"Okay, I guess I could teach you the basics," said the Venerable. "However, there's not much time... I'll probably have to inject some information and knowledge directly into your brain. That would probably help you comprehend them better."
"W-What? Into my brain? That's a thing?" Yuki cried.
"It should be possible as long as our dear psychic over here lends me his power," said the Fox Venerable.
Huh? Wait, does she mean me?
"So you want me to help her..." I said.
"Not you, the Spirit you made," she suddenly said. "The Psychic Spirit you've been hiding from me! I want to see that entity! I am amused you even managed to create such an entity. I'm honestly shocked. I tried many times to make something similar before, but nothing worked."
"O-Oh..." I muttered, nodding. "Astra, come out."
FLASH!
Astra appeared, quickly flying towards the Fox Venerable.
"Good! With her it should be possible to get it done... And wow! You're more majestic up close! What a beauty! This is my first time seeing a full-fledged Psychic Spirit..." she said, glancing at Astra's appearance and her power. "How did you even create this? It has so much psychic power and from different sources!"
"Ah, well, she was made by combining the Psychic Power of all my family, yeah we awakened that in a Trial," I explained to her. "And it was... well, to do something important. Ultimately it ended with our son being trapped in the Esper Dimension and we had to pull him back, I used a System-given item to create her out of the combined psychic aura of my family, mine, and also a crystalized fragment of a monster we fought, a being called the Esper God and- I shouldn't be telling you more than that."
"I-I see that trial is the one from the System? To think the System can create so many things... It's so unfair!" the Fox Venerable started biting her tails angrily. "Well, surely, you'll share some of it with me right? I'll be very weak, and I'll need to grow stronger once I revive! Although I might be solid right now, I am more like a Spirit or a Ghost."
"Hmmm..." I was thinking about it as I saw her approach me seductively, trying to get on my good side by acting cute. "I'll think about it, but I cannot promise you anything. You're still a Venerable, nothing says you won't betray me once you regain all your power and try to destroy me because I am too strong or too much of a threat."
"Hah! You truly believe I would do that? do you not trust me after all this time? Seriously... Men like you are truly the worst, Drake..." she sighed, waving her hair, although I noticed she was quite sad her face moved away from me. "I won't forgive you for saying that!"
"H-Hey calm down, I didn't mean it in a bad way- I mean maybe I did but that's not the point," I said. "I'm just being cautious."
"Of course you are..." she groaned, gritting her teeth.
"He's sure quite the handful isn't he?" Yuki nodded.
"Yeah, right?" nodded the fox woman. "He needs some correction."
"... What are you two even murmuring about?" I sighed. "Come no Yuki, let's go eat first. You can train later."
"A-Ah, right... the dessert picnic!" Yuki nodded. "Sorry venerable, I have to go, I'll come back in like an hour maybe."
"Huh, so you're even making me wait, a venerable such as myself! I would probably be really bothered and angry, if it wasn't because you're the reincarnation of a piece of the soul of Amaterasu-sama, and therefore I shall forgive you for now," the fox woman sighed. "But don't you dare- Hey! Let me finish my words at the very least, you unmannered children!" She complained angrily as we just left her behind, finally sitting down next to my family, they had already placed all the desserts over the picnic blanket.
"Papa's back!" Benladra said. "Here, eat the orange before it goes bad!"
"Oh! Right, right! Sorry for being late, ended talking a bit too much honestly..." I sighed.
"It's fine, we could mostly feel it from a mile away," said Benladann. "So Yuki, you've grown stronger now?"
"Y-Yeah, a lot I think...." Yuki muttered. "I got a Spirit Core now and stuff, it's kind of powerful. But I need training to use this new power properly, and I don't have the time... so we're doing some experimental stuff, and the fox woman is going to insert knowledge into my head so I can learn how to use this power easily and more quickly."
"O-Oh, well that's a lot..." Benladann said.
"I guess that's a good thing," Andromeda nodded. "Have some orange as well."
"T-Thanks..." Yuki gulped saliva as she saw the huge piece of juicy orange.
We quickly grabbed it, as if it were more like a piece of watermelon and took a huge bite off it.
The juices practically erupted out of the orange slice with that single bite. The orange was much sweeter than I imagined, combined with the citric and refreshing taste, it was a perfect combination.