31 Chapter 31: Training
I recently taught Serena how to use wind, since she already had a good grasp of fire, she learnt it without difficulties. I taught her the same way I taught Ariel and she got the hang of it just as fast.
I guess that proves that concept magic doesn't require an elemental apt.i.tude. Meaning anyone and everyone can use all the elements with practice. However, practising is the hard part. Forming a flame or a wind blade is easy.
However, making something like a flamethrower and a wind cannon like Ventus tormentum is next level. Concept magic requires a lot of concentration and dedication. Even now, Ariel and Serena and Practising creating a new fire spell.
I've tried making a flamethrower with ignis but it was unexpectedly hard. It failed after the first few tries, now it at least looks like one but it's weaker and slower. It's kind of saddening how that's as far as I got after 4 days of practice.
Ariel and Serena are also showing difficulty in forming their fire spells themselves. The reason it's hard is because when you're creating a spell, you need to have not only the correct image but have an objective.
For example, Learning 'Ventus Tormentum' Wasn't that hard since we knew what we wanted. We wanted a Strong Pressure of Air to release and shoot out like a cannon, It was simple and took only 2 days of practice to get it right.
As for, a flamethrower. We need to have the temperature of the fire in mind. The force and rotation of the flames.
I'm close to getting a grasp over the temperature of the flame, the force and rotation. I think I'll be able to do it today.
"Alright, time to go and test it," I said
"What are you testing?" Asked Serena
"I think I have an idea of the rotation and force on the spell I'm trying to create," I replied
"How about you don't try to create anything, while I and Ariel try to get stronger." She said
"Can't do that, I'm afraid," I said
I am afraid though, these girls suddenly got motivated when I told them they could order me to do whatever they wanted. I don't know what I'm afraid of but somethings telling me not to lose. I'm taking my training very seriously.
"Hmm, boring." She muttered as I left
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"Alright... Imagine... A spiral... A tornado which pushes everything away... Focus on the rotation... And apply it to Ignis..." I said as I stood on the open field facing the ocean.
The size of the blue flame in my hand began to increase and it began to rotate above my hand
"Good... Compress it... Slow and steady..."
I began to compress the big rotating flame which resulted in the force and energy being acc.u.mulated inside
"Good... This is the first time, I'm trying it this method... If my theory is correct, it should burst out after being continuously pressured and compressed. The force of the burst will be high and it should look like a flamethrower... Now... Release!" I said as Released and directed the pressure forwards.
The instant I released the pressure. The giant Flame whose size had been compressed burst out in a rotating manner from my hand in high speeds. It looked exactly like a flamethrower.
The flamethrower which was released from my hand continued to pour out of my hand constantly sucking out my magic power and went cras.h.i.+ng into the water of the ocean.
Steam began to form as the water started to evaporate. The overall power and heat behind this attack were frightening.
"Cancel!" I shouted out
The flamethrower which was coming out of my hand had stopped. I looked over at the water, and some of it had evaporated and turned to steam, but it wasn't noticeable.
"Let's not use this against them..." I muttered as I sat down to catch my breath
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I'm glad the Flamethrower was a success, I had been imagining the flame rotating and gus.h.i.+ng out of my arm, but I hadn't tried compressing it before so it would burst out with more power.
The problem that it was too strong. Its power and temperature were way higher than ignis.
"I'll name it 'flamma proiciens' I guess that just leaves..."
Now that the flamethrower was a success, I could focus on the other things I was practising. The first was gravitational magic.
"Since I was able to create an anti-gravity cloak around me. Theoretically, I should be able to create a field where gravity is stronger... Or
The second was practising flying
"I need to be able to fluently manipulate the wind and balance myself while I stop being affected by gravity. Practising this has been so hard I haven't been able to enjoy it much."
The third was practising water magic...
"I didn't want to do this, but it's just in case. Water will always beat fire. Glacies works as water too once it evaporates but it's still slightly less effective."
And last but not least, the strict training regime I've been doing, every day since I've started this 7-day training. Every training needs a bodybuilding training routine
"For me it's... 100 Push-ups, 100 Sit-ups, 100 Squats, 100 Crunches and then a 10 Kilometer run."
This training was recommended to me back in my previous world. I don't know much about muscle training since I barely did any strengthening exercises in my previous life. But I'm sure these exercises will target most of the muscles in my body.
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The day has finally come. After all that training, i... Physically I don't feel any different, I made sure to do all the bodybuilding training without magic and I'll continue to do it every day. It was hard, but I want to look ripped and strong, so it's going to be worth it...
I read books on getting ripped before, so I knew which types of crunches targetted my obliques, abs and core. So I'm sure my training is going well.
"John, remember what you promised?" Serena asked
"Yes, yes. If I lose I'll do anything you say." I replied
"Good." She said
After the fourth day, I had stopped paying attention to their training. They looked like they were doing fine and I thought it would be unfair to see what sort of tricks they might have up their sleeve so I didn't check.
Although, I'm kind of regretting it now. But it should be fine... No, it will be fine. After all that practice, I can't lose.
"Then, like before, let's start once the coin reaches the ground." Said Ariel as she flipped the coin into the air
"Good luck," I said
"Thanks." They replied
Watching the coin slowly rolling in the air, I didn't feel nervous at all. Instead, I felt excited, being able to see the efforts of our training. I wasn't worried about losing, I just wanted for us as a whole team to have gotten stronger.
The instant the coin touched the ground, Ariel cast Ventus. I managed to evade it by jumping to the side but it was faster than usual.
"Ignis" Said Serena
A flame, smaller than her usual fireball was formed and aimed at me. It was fast but thanks to my training I was able to evade it using 'Velox'
"!? What was that?" Asked Serena
"Nothing much, I just used wind pressure to boost me out of the way," I said
"Not bad, but we're not finished yet. Ventus Tormentum!" Said, Ariel
The air pressure began to gather in front of her without releasing like it usually would.
"Ignis." Said Serena as point her hands in the direction of Serena's wind cannon
Serena's red flame was formed where all of Ariel's wind cannon's air pressure was being gathered, causing them to merge.
Oioioi, wait a moment... Isn't that just like my flamethrower but stronger?! c.r.a.p I gotta get out-
"Ignis Tormentum!" They simultaneously Shouted
The Fire cannon which they had formed, was way stronger than my flame thrower, not only that but it was faster. She had also fully charged it up so if I hadn't seen it coming, there was no way I'd make it in time.
That is if I hadn't seen it coming.
"Furtim, Levite, Velox" I muttered right before they released the spell
"Did we get him?" asked Serena
"H-Hey Serena... Are you sure that wasn't too much? Can john really survive that?" Ariel asked
"Of course he can, we're going to need a lot more than that to beat him." Said, Serena
"Are you trying to kill me!?" I Shouted at them while I was in the air
"H-Huh? John, you're i-in the air?! Did you die!?! Is this your spirit!?!" Asked Ariel with a frightened expression
"What? No, It's a flying spell." I said
"Oh, I see..." Replied Ariel with a relieved expression
"More importantly... When were you able to fly!?" Asked Serena
"That's the least important thing right now! Are you guys trying to kill me with that attack!?" I shouted
"Huh?! How could that possibly kill you?" Serena shouted back
"Don't 'Huh?!' me! What sort of person can survive that attack!?" I shouted as I pointed at the burnt wall which was behind me
"Oh please, you could've used an Ice s.h.i.+eld or water s.h.i.+eld to block it. IF you don't want us to use these attacks, don't block them with the opposite element." She said
"Fine. I'll only use glacies to attack. I won't use it for defence."
"Okay, now come down from there." Said, Serena
"Huh? What are you talking about? Glacies." I said
I cast Glacies and around me, 6 Ice spikes were formed.
"Bigger," I muttered and the size of each Spike increase
"John, t-time out! Don't you think it's not fair!? You can fly and dodge our attacks and attack us.." Said, Serena
"Serena, it's fine. John's glacies are fast, but from where he's at, we can easily dodge them." Said, Ariel
"Ah, that's right. Gravitas."
The instant I said the word 'Gravitas' Both Ariel and Serena Fell to their knees
"W-What's going on? It feels like there's weight on top of me..." Said, Serena
"Ah, that's just gravity. It's a spell I've been practising. I created a field around you two where everything weight 10x more, I could increase the weight but the higher I do, the more magic it takes." I said
Gravitas, a spell I spent the last 3 days trying to perfect. By creating a field where the attraction of ma.s.s towards the earth's core is higher than usual, I can increase the pressure of gravity within that field. In other words, I can make everything heavier.
"That's unfair!" Serena said
"This is the end," I said as I descended back to the ground
I walked up to them and tapped them on the shoulder
"Do you surrender?" I asked
"No..." They replied as they struggled to get up
I let out a sigh and said "Fine, I surrender. It's my loss." before deactivating Gravitas
"What are you talking about... We lost fair and square..." Ariel muttered
"Fair? I used a flying spell against you and taught you an element which is the opposite and weak against my strongest element. The fact that you two didn't give up is already good enough. Your teamwork was also amazing." I said
"Then, it means it's our win?" Asked Ariel
"Yeah," I replied
"Hear that Ariel... That means he's going to do any one thing we ask..." Said Serena With an evil smile
"Huh?" I unintentionally let out
"You didn't forget, did you? Remember what you said? If we win, you'll do any one thing we ask" Said Serena
"You did say that john." Added Ariel
"Ah... I forgot..." I said
"Either way, you're not planning on going back on your promise now, are you?" Asked Serena With the same creepy smile on her face
"O-Of course not... I promised after all... Besides you, two worked hard so you deserved it. So what are your orders?" I asked
"Well... What we want is..."