บท 317: Training
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Edward showed everybody the second room, which contained numerous beds that looked like MRI machines.
"This room is a Virtual Reality Training Room. I combine Captain Dorothy's Dream Magic with Illusion magic to create a Virtual Reality. With this machine, each of you gets to experience countless life and make different choices.
"Well, not really. I have organized different scenarios for each of you based on your Willpower, Spiritual Strength, Goals, Ambitions, desires, family ties, etc. And based on the choices you made in these scenarios, your real Grimoire should change and create different spells.
"Additionally, you can fight with other people in this Dream World without worrying about the consequences. Even if you die, you can start over and try again as many times as necessary to defeat your opponent or grow during the battle."
"Does that include the angels?" asked Acier, who thought this was a great way to train before the battle.
"Yes, but the knowledge I have about them is limited, so I could only estimate their strength and fighting abilities. However, I know quite a lot about the devils in the underworld. I have perfectly recreated most of their strengths and abilities–including the highest rank devils."
"Can I fight you in this Dream World?" asked Mereoleona.
"Yes. There is a final scenario where I went mad, and all of you must stop me. So, prepare to face despair."
Gulp!
Many people swallowed their saliva. They were all present when the Wizard King reversed time on the entire Clover Kingdom. As he described it, fighting such a monster was indeed an act of despair.
"Charmy, where are you?" said Edward as he turned around to face the crowd. Then, a small individual jumped over everyone's head before landing on Edward's arm.
"Here," she said as she handed him a cupcake.
"Thank you," said Edward as he ate. Once he was done, he said: "Whether the success rate of this mission can increase will depend on whether you can develop food magic to purify mana. So, now, the lives of all your friends are counting on you."
"You can count on me," said Charmy while stuffing a big piece of meat in her mouth. Edward was satisfied with the little girl's motivation; she was his favorite character in Black Clover, and after coming to this world, he treated her like his daughter.
So, in this training session, he was extra-detailed; he wanted to ensure she could understand and control her Dwarf bloodline and use her second magic besides cotton magic: food magic.
Nodding his head, Edward then looked at the corner.
"What about you, Nacht? Are you in?"
A young man with long black hair and blue eyes suddenly appeared from the shadow in the corner of the room. Many people immediately became on guard for the new arrival.
"It is wrong to use the lives of so many people for your selfish gain."
"Spare the sermon for someone who cares. If you don't want to participate, leave."
Nacht looked at Edward but did not say anything more. He did not like this man because of his absolute power.
To him, even absolute power used for good is innately wrong and evil, and he despises all evil.
"I see you you're as gloomy as usual, Nacht," said Yami with a smile. However, Nacht walked to the Black Bulls' side and did not say anything else.
"Captain Yami, who is this?"
"It's our Vice-Captain."
"We have a Vice-Captain?" asked Luck.
"Never heard of it too," responded Vanessa.
"Well, he's a little grumpy and asocial, so he never shows up but watches from the shadow," commented Yami.
"Since you're participating, you will be the first to infiltrate Elysium and gather information. I will give you a set of magical artifacts to help you better hide.
"Plus, you're in charge of teaching Asta how to use the power of his devil and explaining the Devil Binding Ceremony to him."
Nacht just nodded his head in acknowledgment. The only reason he decided to participate was to reduce the casualties of these people–especially his squad member.
"The minimum requirement for this training is that you can use Mana Zone, Mana Method, True Magic, Ultimate Magic, and Liquid Mana at a basic level. If not, you will be eliminated from this mission, and all the power you previously received will be taken away."
Many people looked at him as if he was crazy. Although the threshold for some of these techniques—like Mana Zone–has been greatly reduced over the years because of the systemic practice method created by the Wizard King, this did not mean anyone could master them.
Not to mention the more challenging techniques like Mana Liquid or those from the Heart Kingdom that they have no information about.
"Don't worry; this is not as impossible as you think. These devices also contained Time Magic so that you can get a decade of training in one year."
The worried magic knights felt relieved when they knew they had more time. Then, they became excited and nervous, thinking about the consequences of not meeting the requirement, so they motivated themselves.
"The Black Bull's Captain likes to use the motto: Break your limit. I think this is the perfect motivation for all of you.
"Now, Mereoleona, Fuegeleon, Leon, Magma, Noelle, Acier, Vengeance, Charlotte, Yuno, Asta, Lichita, and Yami: all you stay while the rest can begin their training."
All the other Captains and magic knights scattered to them their own things. Some went straight to the Enhanced Machine, while some more clover ones went to the Virtual Reality first to temper their Willpower before using it.
"Yuno, let' s begin with you first." A small portal appeared in front of Edward before taking out a Grimoire.
"Do you know of your identity?"
Yuno had a confusing look on his face, so Edward explained:
"You're full name is Yuno Grinberryall, the prince of the Spade Kingdom and its true heir."
The remaining people looked at him in surprise, and many people finally understood why Yuno–as a peasant–had such a large mana pool. Asta had his mouth wide open, while Lichita was only slightly surprised.
Meanwhile, Yuno did not know how to react to this news, but his Spirit, Sylph, was happy that her man was an actual prince, just like she had always imagined.
"You can learn about your real-life experience in the Virtual World. The reason I'm bringing this up is because of your bloodline and unique experience, you are probably the only person in this world who can use two Grimoires. So, be mindful of that during your training."
Yuno nodded before taking the second Grimoire handed to him.
"Yami, I'm going to your homeland to track someone who will give me more information on Elysium. Do you want to go together?"
Yami paused, even stopping his smoking process. "Maybe later, but not now."
"It's fine, but you can't avoid your past forever; sooner or later, you must confront it. What about you two? Do you want to go see Zuriel with me in the Land of the Sun?"
Lichita immediately shook her head. "There is no need. Since he left, there is nothing between us from now on."
After seeing his mother's decision, Asta decided to support her even though he wanted to meet his father.
"Fuegeleon, summon your Salamander."
Edward then created a portal. A few minutes later, a large fire draconic creature appeared in the room. Edward closed his eyes for a few minutes before opening them.
"I have created a method for a Spirit to temporarily create contracts or bond with many individuals. So, Mereoleona, Leon, and Magma, you will sign a contract with Salamander to increase your strength.
"Magna, the Salamander, is very arrogant, so he did not want to sign a contract with you because of your small amount of magic power. So, I negotiated a deal for you: beat him in a duel of Will, and he will sign the contract with you."
Magna clenched his fist after hearing this, but he was now determined to show this beast what he was made of.
"Noelle, you will sign a contract with a Water Spirit named Undine. Vengeance and Charlotte will sign with a nature spirit called Dryad. Remember, these spirits were kind enough to lend us their power, so treat them with the utmost respect."
Edward then opened a portal to the Heart Kingdom to send Noelle and Acier before sending Vengeance and Charlotte to Elysia Village. Finally, he dismissed the others before going to do his own thing.
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Next Chapter Title:
บท 318: Magic Parliament
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Edward looked at nine different mirror clones in front of him.
"Number 1, you're in charge of studying Zagred's Word Soul Magic and the Reincarnation Spell he used.
"Number 2, you're in charge of studying the Karma Empowerment of Positive and Negative Mana. You're also in charge of studying Forbidden Spells; you can also work with Number 1.
"Number 3, you're responsible for Anti-Magic.
"Number 4 has to help Morgana continue to recreate the Arcane Rune System.
"Number 5, you can begin to prep Megicula to become potion ingredient.
"Number 6, you're in charge of keeping a tab on the training session and teaching Sally.
"Number 7, you're in charge of [Project World Stealing]. Morgana will lend you half of her calculating powers. And once she finishes her work, she will help you. Your project might be extremely dangerous, so be extremely careful."
"Don't worry. I am you, after all, how can I not be cautious?" replied Number 7, to which Edward nodded before continuing:
"Number 8, you're responsible for fixing the World Gate. On my way to the Land of the Sun, I will try to find some resources that can help with the process. However, if it is not enough, prepare to travel the multiverse to find the things we need.
"Number 9, you're in charge of Wizard King duty and watching over the Spade Kingdom."
"Why does it have to be me again?" asked Number 9. "Wizard King duty is so boring."
"You can help with any of these projects if you have time," replied Edward.
"We don't want your help," said the others in succession.
"Come on, guys. You should understand how terrible it is to deal with these papers all day."
The others ignored him before going to do their task.
"Don't mind them; they're just joking."
"I know," said Number 9 before walking away.
Tap! Tap!
"Come in," said Edward, who was preparing to leave.
"Sir Edward, the Magic Parliament Chairman, Sir Damnatio, is waiting for you outside," said Edward's assistant, Marx. Edward frowned at this news before indicating to let him in. Soon afterward, a man with dark hair and a long green robe entered the office.
"Damnatio, what can I do for you?" asked Edward while reading a book.
"I'm here for a few things," replied the green robe noble with a somewhat indifferent tone.
"Despite how you fixed everything, the citizens still remember the destruction that occurred at the hands of the magic knights. So, I insist on my previous judgment that someone should take the blame to ensure the good image of the magic knights.
"The devil host is a perfect scape-goat. We can tell the people he controlled the magic knights to make them act this way."
"Didn't the newspaper already release the news about Zagred?"
"This is not enough; it would be best if the people believed a traitor was responsible for this incident. It is a better excuse as for the reason the magic knights could not respond on time."
"My answer is still no."
"Among the people whose body the elves took over were many prominent noble families; their reputation has to be saved."
"Do these people care about their reputation?" asked Edward back.
'Of course, they don't care. You have brainwashed them to ignore their nobility status, to treat commoners and peasants alike,' thought Damnatio as he clenched his hand.
"They may not care, but their families do."
"That's their problem, not mine."
Damnatio had the urge to use his Scale Magic to judge this man. However, thinking how it was useless, he controlled the impulse.
"The second reason I'm here is Zora Ideale, the Captain of the Punishment Hall, has arrested too many nobles in the past week."
"What were their crimes?" asked Edward as he flipped the book's page in his hand.
"You know this is not the point."
"They took the opportunity to kill, pillage, and other horrible things when the kingdom faced catastrophe. They deserve to be executed for their crimes."
"We are the backbones of this kingdom; do not forget this."
"You used to be, but not anymore."
"So, that's how you're going to behave? Using your overwhelming strength to act like a tyrant."
"For over 500 years, you nobles used your overwhelming force to do what you pleased. So, why can't I do the same?"
"I would like to remind you," said Damnatio, steeling his resolve. "You're the Wizard King; your duty involves jurisdiction over this kingdom's military power; nothing more. But yet, you have involved yourself in our economy, politics, social life, and everything in between.
"You went as far as banning the king from leaving his castle. Your actions are above your authority."
Bam!
Edward closed the book in his hand, generating a sound that made Damnatio's heart skip a beat. Edward slowly placed the book on the desk before walking in front of Damnation.
He ignored the fear in the latter's eyes as he fixed the wrinkles on his collar. Then, with a very composed tone, he said:
"I could have ousted you, the nobles of the Magic Parliament, and even the king. And I would not need to use force to do so. With my prestige amount the citizens, I could have led a coup to overthrow this entire kingdom, and it would have been extremely easy.
"So, I want you to remember. Your status as nobility, your wealth, social, economic, and political standings; I can take all these things away with a snap of my finger."
He then gently taps Damnatio's face.
"So, remember this. Better yet, remind the other nobles of this fact. Because, so far, I have been playing nice. As long as you stay out of my way, all of you can live in your fantasy bubble where you think you still matter while enjoying the generational wealth that you have plundered from the corpses of this kingdom's citizens.
"Is that understood?... Well, I'll take your silence as a sign of acknowledgment. Now, do you have anything else you want to talk about?"
Damnatio shook his head despite wanting to discuss this problematic mission with Elysium. So, he walked out of the office blankly, eyes full of confusion and fear.
"Do you think this was too much, Sir?" asked Marx.
"Marx, what did I tell you about eavesdropping?"
"I was not eavesdropping; the walls of this office are simply too thin. Back to the topic, is it really wise to offend the Magic Parliament?"
"The only reason the Magic Parliament still exist is because of my previous curse and because my workload would increase after eliminating them."
The Magic Parliament is a collective of nobles and royals who act as the Clover Kingdom's legislature and judiciary. However, when Edward created the Punishment Squad and gave them so much power, he took most of the parliament's judiciary powers.
Regrettably, he could not take their other power because of the curse. And now that he was free, he no longer cared enough to continue playing political games with them.
"Has everything settled before my departure?"
"Yes, but are you sure nothing will happen again to the kingdom in your absence?"
"Well, according to the future I saw, the Spade Kingdom should not attack us."
"Should?"
"Yes, should." with his present self, he could only see a few minutes in the future with absolute certainty. However, beyond that, he has to see different timelines and possibilities. And so far, he can only see ten different timelines.
His ability was nothing compared to Doctor Strange, who could see fourteen million six hundred and five. However, he can see the future on his own, while Strange has to rely on the Time Stone, so he is still better.
"Don't worry. One of my Mirror Clones has at least 60% of my power, which is more than enough for most situations. And if something did happen, I could just open a portal and instantly return.
"Plus, you should have more faith in the Captains and their squads–especially once they finished my training."
Marx nodded in relief before reporting a few more things before leaving. Then, Edward also left, using an Invisible Spell on himself before flying eastward toward the sea; he did not want anyone else to know of his departure to prevent possible trouble.
Once he arrived at the sea, he tried opening a portal to the Land of the Sun since he saw where the continent was located when he retrieved the World Gate.
However, he discovered a strong spatial disturbance that kept affecting the portal. So, he decided to fly there inside. Anyway, he wanted to check out some of the islands he saw on the map.
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