For the next 9 hours they were beaten black and blue. At some point in time Miyako joined in fighting Scáthach. While Chiron coached them while watching in the background.
It was safe to say they didn't even manage to scratch her. She was like an immovable fortress filled with bramble and sharp spears. They understood why she reigned over the Land of Shadows.
The Witch of Dun Scaith was a terrifying opponent indeed.
After the gruelling training all four of them lay sprawled on the ground. Battered an beaten. The finally understood the gap between abilities. The three finally glimpsed on what it means to be a being beyond the wall they were trying to scale.
However a fire was lit inside of the three. A desire to beat her. It was a small wisp of flame. But a desire to get stronger nonetheless.
Scáthach was smiling from ear to ear. "With this your first day of training is complete. Do me proud and keep up this pace. Improve and scale the wall." She said as she turned her back towards them.
"Perhaps one day we meet in person... And you may finally grant my wish." She muttered silently.
Lancer gripped his spear tightly as he stared at his teacher's back. With a sigh he stood up. He then stared at the three of them and smiled.
"I expected to be the one training you lot, but this is fine too I guess. A piece of advice from one disciple to another. Do us proud. If we ever meet, don't disappoint me." He said as he turned his back towards them and waved them goodbye as he disappeared into motes of light.
Scáthach chuckled, "What a cocky brat. He appeared and got his ass beat, and yet he has the nerve to act all cool. You truly grew up, huh? You little punk." She said as she stared at the spot where Lancer disappeared with a rueful smile.
She then stared at the three of them, "I'll expect punctuality. No one should be late or there will be punishment." She smiled at them as she turned to motes of light and vanished from her spot.
Chiron was left rooted on the spot as the two left. He scratched his cheeks, "Oh my, those two are just shy." He said as he knelt towards the three of them. He raised his hands and a green light was emitted from his palms he hovered it above them as their injuries healed at a visible rate.
"Grow strong all of you. I have high expectations." He said as he stood up and stared at a distance. "Perhaps in a perfect world young warriors such as yourselves wouldn't need to fight. But I digress. Do us proud." He said as he smiled at them as he turned into motes of light and vanished.
[Daily Quest Complete]
[Received 10 rejuvination potions.]
[Challenge Complete for Shiina Miyako.]
[Mana Furnace - Dragon Core recieved.]
Miyako was instantly enveloped in flames as she roared. Blue veins appeared all over her body. She could feel a burning sensation envelop her entire being as she squirmed in pain. She held her chest as she spasmed. After a while the pain disappeared and she sat up.
[Basics of Chiron's Fighting Style Learned.]
[Complete Shiina-Ryu Archery Mastered.]
Miyako inhaled a deep breath as she drew her heilig bogen. She pulled the light string as an especially large arrow appeared on her hand. She let loose the arrow as it created a small explosion in the distance.
With a satisfied nod she sat back down and rested.
Kazuko on the other hand lay down on the ground staring at the sky with a big smile.
[Challenge Complete for Kawakami Kazuko]
[Mana Furnace - Dragon Core recieved.]
Just like Miyako, Kazuko was assaulted with great pain all over her body. After a while the pain has disappeared. She stood up and mimicked Scáthach's stance and dashed forwards and spun her spear around her. It was fast, frighteningly so. Her cheerful atmosphere has been drowned out by a sharp aura that could cut anything that approached.
[Basics of Scáthach's Fighting style Learned.]
[Complete Kawakami Naginata Arts Mastered.]
Kazuko closed her eyes and beamed a smile as the sharp aura disappeared. The three stood up side by side and bowed towards the three people that taught them.
[You've finally begun the path of a Martial Artist. I'm expecting a lot from all of you.]
A.R. said as they were enveloped in a bright light.
The three returned back to reality as the stopped time has once more began to move. They looked around and saw droves of students still leaving the school. They stared at one another and giggled.
"That was fruitful. Thank you, Yamato. For fulfilling your promise... and for believing in my dream." Kazuko said as she smiled sweetly.
Yamato rubbed her head, "Think nothing of it, Kazuko."
Miyako immediately grabbed his free hand with a pout and put it on top of her head, "Reward me too, Yamatoooo." She said as she rubbed her cheeks with his palms.
Yamato smiled wryly, "Geez, what am I gonna do with you."
The three chatted happily, meanwhile above the student council window a woman was peeking through the curtains.
"So they finally made a move. I don't have a leg-up in this race. However, I won't lose." She said with a determined smile.
She was a very pale-skinned girl with waist-length black hair and black eyes. She was a tall and slender woman. Her beauty was like the moonlight. She also wears a unique Kawakami uniform, instead of the common blue patterns on her uniform, it is black instead, her vest and ribbon are all black, and lastly her skirt has dark and black patterns instead of blue and white.
She was Mogami Aki, the defacto Student Council President of Kawakami Academy.
She slowly closed the curtains as she opened her phone. She dialed a number and said, "Hello! Yoshitsune-chan! It seems Miyako beat us in the race? When are you guys transferring here?"
Slowly the gears of change has affected this worldline greatly. What awaits ahead? Who knows, but our young protagonist Naoe Yamato, is in for a wild ride.