Chapitre 116: Chapter 116 - Metal Vessel: Forneus
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---The next day---
In the Forest,
In a place full of trees, several animals could be seen roaming, insects were also present while birds were chirping in the sky, and a big tent could be seen being installed in the middle of the forest near a pond while a man was cooking something outside.
Shortly after that, a young girl suddenly got out of the tent while rubbing something on her eyes with her hair still messed up implying that she had just woken up.
"Great timing, Yamraiha. It's time for breakfast." Lev greeted while looking at the still innocent face of Yamraiha who was now drooling over his food after smelling something great in the air.
On the other hand, Yamraiha felt surprised as she looked at the food on the table and immediately felt extreme hunger after seeing it sparkling like stars. She then looked at Lev as if saying that she already wanted to start eating.
"Go ahead." Lev said while finishing the barbecue and placing it on the table before also taking a seat to eat. While eating, he couldn't help but look at the little Yamraiha who was like Shio in God Eater seeing how much she loved the food. He then just smiled before also eating quietly waiting for her to be done and talking to her afterwards.
It took several minutes before the two finished the food present on the table as Lev could now be found already looking at the scenery of the place while Yamraiha was rubbing her stomach like some drunkard man with a big belly.
"This may sound strange, but have you already killed a person?" Lev suddenly blurted out wondering if she already did such a thing. This might be a strange thing to ask but he wanted to know as killing was already part of him in order to grow and Yamraiha following him must get used to it.
Meanwhile, Yamraiha looked at Lev as she heard what he asked which made her body suddenly stiffen upon remembering something in the past.
"Y-Yes." Yamraiha took much time before answering while remembering the first time she killed a person after living in solitude due to her talent as a magician from which, she then started shaking a bit after saying that.
"Hmmm." Lev didn't have much reaction while looking at Yamraiha as he really didn't know all about her past. He could only think inside him that the world really was cruel seeing such a girl already experienced killing someone despite being so young.
"By the way, do you have something to ask?" Lev then changed the topic seeing that it became awkward all of a sudden.
Hearing this, Yamraiha then pondered about it as she started to calm down while formulating some questions to ask Lev with regard to magic.
"I have been meaning to ask. How could you cast magic without having any Magoi in your body?" Yamraiha asked as this was really bugging her after remembering how he made her float yesterday despite not having Magoi which is very abnormal as she knew that all living beings have Magoi on their body.
"Well maybe because I'm more talented than you in magic." Lev jokingly said to lively up the mood seeing her still not in shape on what they just talked about earlier. He then just took out a cola and gave it to her.
"Hmmp." Yamraiha scoffed seeing Lev was teasing her with his jokes, but she was really dying to know how he did that.
"That was a joke. Well, to answer that question, that is because I used another energy instead of what you call Magoi." Lev then truthfully said while looking at Yamraiha after getting her composure. It's also not because he didn't have Magoi but because he still hasn't killed anything in this world that his Magoi Power still hasn't progressed.
"What is it? " Yamraiha immediately asked again as Lev's reply only increased her curiosity towards him. She then just looked intently at him thinking that it was now time for her knowledge to broaden.
"We had a long journey so you could observe me on the process while I will also answer some of your questions." Lev answered with a smile and stopped talking such things seeing Yamraiha probably wouldn't stop pestering him.
Hearing Lev, Yamraiha was furious for a while seeing him refusing to answer her questions but thinking about what he said, she then could only follow him and know more about his secrets and powers.
Right after that, the two just started talking casually while asking questions about their hometowns and such before the two continued their journey as Lev already had a place in mind where to go.
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---One month later---
Unexplored Region of Extreme North,
In a place filled with Ice and snow, two people could be seen walking ahead with very thick clothes to cover up themselves from the extreme cold. These two people were none other than Lev and Yamraiha after arriving at the place Lev wanted to visit first.
"Do you know this place, Yamraiha?" Lev suddenly asked while remembering their journey on the way here, for example, seeing beautiful sceneries and several monsters on the way which is quite thrilling and exciting. Also, during this month, he has finally grasped and adjusted to his current restricted body after being restricted once again.
"No, this is my first time coming to this place. So, this is Imuchakk. What a cold place." Yamraiha replied while looking at the place with amazement as this was her first time feeling such a cold place as she could only read about them in the book back at the Academy.
"Just follow me closely then." Lev said while holding her head heading toward a certain location on the place even though this was also his first time visiting.
After walking for a while, Lev and Yamraiha could already find some civilization after seeing several mysterious-shaped houses with some giant people walking around as the latter then started to swarm and talk to them seeing other outsiders again while some were intently observing them.
Not long after that, a group of people then came. Seeing that they were arms with weapons, it was safe to call them the warriors of this place. With that, one of the warriors said while looking at Lev and Yamraiha. He said, "Visitor from afar, can we have some of your time as our chief wanted to talk to you."
Meanwhile, Lev looked at them before smiling at the thought that his work here must be quite easy. Yamraiha, on the other hand, was still surprised to see such giant humans which made her feel more curious about them.
With that, Lev and Yamraiha were guided by the person who stopped them before arriving at a seemingly large house or some sort of palace while men were guarding outside showing that this place was important.
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Inside the palace,
Upon entering, the place couldn't be described as a simple house anymore as it was more like a small and ordinary palace inside.
On the other hand, Lev and Yamraiha could now be seen looking toward the giant man with long hair and a long beard, tied in a braid sitting on a gigantic throne with a huge sword-like weapon on the back. He has a scar that crosses his entire face, and his left eye has a different shape from the right.
"It's nice to see you Chief Rametoto, Chief of Imuchakk." Lev greeted and Yamraiha also did the same seeing that this must be the most proper way to address a person like him.
"I'm still not used to seeing outsiders coming into our home. Tell me, what's your purpose of coming here?" Chief Rametoto replied and asked them directly as he knew that they didn't just visit this place for sightseeing. He didn't even bother where he knew his name despite seeing each other for the first time.
"Well, I only have one purpose of coming to this place." Lev answered without feeling any ounce of fear about what was about to happen. He knew how absurd his plan was but he kind of felt a little excited to know the difference between their abilities after being restricted again.
"Hoh. What is it, boy?" Chief Rametoto amusingly replied after seeing and meeting such an interesting and bold young man. He could tell by looking at Lev's eyes that even until now, he was still filled with confidence and excitement.
"Metal Vessel: Forneus." Lev seriously said while looking towards the sword on the back of the throne while getting excited to have his very first Metal Vessel upon coming to this world.
Hearing Lev's purpose of coming to this place, Chief Rametoto's interested face then became serious thinking how he knew such a thing since he still had gotten it not too long ago.
"I respect your braveness, boy. But I think you should leave, or I might lose my patience and do something I would regret." Chief Rametoto replied seriously before looking at Lev giving him a cold stare.
"Sad to say but I won't leave this place without having it. So, if you'll excuse me." Lev replied before he summoned his Infinities and transformed them into daggers while smiling towards Chief Rametoto.
Meanwhile, Yamraiha, on his side, was very nervous at the moment as she didn't know what was happening and could only hold her staff tightly while observing what would happen next.
"So, you want to force your way in the beginning." Chief Rametoto said as he picked up his weapon while smiling as he also wanted to fight. Though he didn't know where Lev took such courage and confidence, all he wanted now was to give him some lessons and teach him some right manners to speak to an older person.
"Yamraiha, watch carefully." Lev said before he threw one Dagger Infinity to Chief Rametoto's face while throwing the other one below him. He felt like it was now time to evaluate himself since he might be stronger than coming in the God Eater for the first time due to his new bloodline.
On the other hand, Chief Rametoto caught the dagger flying towards him which he suddenly felt weak and instinctively dropped it down just to see Lev was already below him and could no longer react on time as he was kicked and flew back destroying the palace.
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Outside the palace,
The sudden commotion brought the attention of all people living in the village while the guards already started running and surrounded the area since they knew that an outsider just come into their home, but they were shocked to see that it was actually their chief who had just flown back.
"D-Don't." Chief Rametoto groaned saying that they weren't a match for Lev after feeling the pain coming from his single kick which made him shocked thinking how could a young and small man have such power.
"Who are you??!" Chief Rametoto asked and shouted after seeing Lev get outside while holding the dagger in his hand wanting to know about his name since it had been a long time since he had met a powerful man.
"I'll keep it a secret for now." Lev replied not wanting to tell his name. He then walked slowly towards Chief Rametoto waiting for him to use the ability of Forneus as he was also curious about it as it wasn't clearly stated in the anime or in the manga.
Chief Rametoto holds his sword while looking at Lev seriously. After that kick, he could tell that the person in front of him was more powerful than he looked. However, that wasn't what he was worried about but the weapon on his hands. With that, he could only hold his sword tightly thinking if he could use it now but he didn't have a choice but to try it as he gripped his sword. After that, a red mist started to come out while his arms also started to turn red forming something like a piece of armor on it.
[Djinn Weapon Equip: Forneus has been learned.]
"Hmmm. Such a shame that you still did not learn to fully equip it." Lev said while looking that the only thing that changed was his arms as it was now covered with something like armor, but he still did not react as he still didn't know its power. He was just quite disappointed knowing that it wouldn't be enough to force him to unleash all his power.
Lev knew from himself that he might probably be one of the most powerful people of this world right now despite not having his true strength and just relying on what he had but still, he wanted to discover new things and make things more interesting.
Moments later, Chief Rametoto then started swinging his sword which now became a long and stylized spiked bludgeon while feeling surprised by the sudden changes on his arms as this was the first time he succeeded. He then looked at Lev while smiling before he was the one who rushed this time wanting to test its power.
Lev looked at Chief Rametoto as he also dashed forward while blocking his weapon with his Infinity but that was something he regretted as he felt like he was being hit by a train. No matter how sturdy and strong his body was right now, he still flew back a few meters before getting to stand his ground.
"Good." Lev said with excitement thinking that he was wrong after all. Chief Rametoto was already strong from the start and now added by the power of a Metal Vessel, his strength must have increased a lot. He then just thought that things really just started to get interesting.
Following this, Lev could be found rushing toward Chief Rametoto again and again by using the Flying Thunder God Technique all the while the latter was getting fun of what was happening as he kept on swinging his weapon.
Not before long, Lev and Chief Rametoto's weapons collide with each other seeing them stare at each other with a smile. However, it was then a red mist appeared and came out from the latter's sword. Lev looked at the mist before feeling that his arms suddenly got a little itchy upon contact which he then took some distance to check on what it was.
"Hahahaha. So, this is a Metal Vessel. Good. So good." Chief Rametoto laughed looking at his Metal Vessel. It was the first time he felt so excited and powerful and so he looked at Lev with anticipation wanting to make this fight longer and much funnier.
"So, it's poison." Lev muttered after seeing that the power of Forneus was actually poison. He was surprised as he thought that it might be a Djinn specialized in strength magic but thinking upon the appearance of Chief Rametoto in Djinn Equip in the manga, it might be possible since as far as he remembered he really has some similarities to a scorpion.
After knowing Forneus's power, Lev instead of worrying was actually smiling while laughing inside him. He then looked at Chief Rametoto again before taking the initiative to attack this time as play time was already over.
"It's futile. Forneus's ability was poison, everyone that made contact with the mist would get burned and poisoned." Chief Rametoto said before also rushing full of confidence upon the power of his Metal Vessel. He felt like as long he had it, no one could touch him without getting poisoned in return.
With that, the two weapons then collided and the same mist appeared once again but this time Chief Rametoto's face full of confidence suddenly started to change after seeing Lev smiling as if the poison was nothing to him.
"Sadly, you met me, a person who was immune to poison." Lev said before he backed off and threw his daggers one more time which Chief Rametoto blocked off but he still fell on the same trick as he was already in his stomach with his right hand completely clad in black with five misty blue-like tails on the back of his waist.
Chief Rametoto looked with surprise upon seeing Lev's sudden transformation. He tried to block it but it was already too late as he saw Lev get a clean punch on his stomach and following that, as if there was an explosion, he flew to the nearby snow mountain like a rocket.
Lev immediately looked to where he flew while thinking that he used a little bit of force this time but he was not worried as he knew that they had some extraordinary endurance due to the power of the Metal Vessel added by the trait of their race.
The battle left the people with their mouths open seeing such a young and small man fight their chief and manage to make him crash into the mountain. Lev, however, looked at them before seeing them suddenly step back a little which he could only smile wryly before heading towards the mountain to get his trophy.
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At the foot of the mountain,
Not before long, Lev could be found looking towards the sword in his hand with great interest while looking at the eight-pointed star symbol on it. Shortly after that, he then put it in his inventory as he looked at the unconscious Chief Rametoto on the ground before picking him up and carrying him back to the village.
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At the village,
Yamraiha could be seen holding her staff nervously looking towards the guards who surrounded her after Lev left the village. She was hesitating whether to fight them or not seeing that they were pointing their weapon at her.
Not long after, all the people even the guards and Yamraiha suddenly felt as if the presence of death was coming toward them which they couldn't help but stand still not wanting to move an inch as they felt that they would die if they did so.
Lev, who just arrived with such a deathly aura, looked at them, especially at the guards with seriousness on his face seeing them surrounding Yamraiha with their weapons pointing at her. The aura that he was giving off was actually the presence of his Job Shadow Monarch together with the intimidation aura that accumulated throughout the years.
Seeing that the guards were about to fall down from the deathly atmosphere, Lev then retracted his aura and put down the unconscious Chief Rametoto on the ground before moving towards Yamraiha.
"It's my bad that I left you behind." Lev said with a smile while caressing Yamraiha's head like a kid.
"Hmmp. I could deal with them even if you're not around." Yamraiha replied childishly upon hearing Lev's words as it sounded like a father protecting his child.
"Hahaha. I know. I know. You're a genius magician after all." Lev laughed seeing Yamraiha as if she wasn't bothered with the situation.
"Hmmp." Yamraiha acted like a spoiled child, but she was actually happy inside seeing Lev come back safely.
"Well then." Lev said as he looked towards the people in the village seeing them getting afraid and nervous upon seeing his gaze.
"Your chief was just unconscious. Tell him when he woke up that Forneus is in good hands." Lev said before he summoned a magic carpet and flew in the sky together with Yamraiha on his side as they immediately left the place.
Upon seeing Lev and Yamraiha leaving, the guards and people immediately rushed towards Chief Rametoto looking upon his situation. They couldn't help but sigh in relief knowing that he was really just unconscious just like what the young man just said.
État de l’alimentation hebdomadaire
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