Fantasy System

Chapter 84: Breakthrough

Ed summoned Suika while he was walking. It was time for her to know what happened. As soon as Suika took a look at her location, she understood that something had happened. Ed was at his kingdom, and there were no signs of Eri and the other children who he had promised to bring along.

"Suika, Eri and the children passed away. There was a monster invasion in the capital, and I couldn't get to them in time" It hurt Ed to tell Suika. Especially after he saw her reaction. She didn't move, speak, or react in any way. She stayed on Ed's shoulder as he walked.

After a while, Ed reached the graveyard and entered a room that was near it. This graveyard was exclusive to Ed's family members. Those who died of old age, mainly non-cultivators, or those that died in battle. Ed got special permission from his father after telling him about Eri and the others.

Inside the room, Ed brought out the bodies. Suika jumped down from his shoulder. Ed didn't know what to do but wait and see. Suika started healing their bodies. Their wounds closed up, giving them a much better appearance. Ed knew that it would be draining Suika to heal all the bodies, so he helped her by giving her QI.

After she was done, Suika transformed into her human form and stood on the side, waiting for Ed to finish. Ed brought some white sheets with him, in which he put the bodies in. There were no coffins, so this was the best way could send them away. He buried the children in the family graveyard. While the two elderly ladies were buried in the country's graveyard. Suika and Ed were silent during the ceremony.

Ed went back to the castle and suddenly remembered something. 'Becky said my dad has a surprise for me, I should go and check it out' Ed went to Arthur's room again. He let Suika go and play with Bella. Bella and Elizabeth should know how to cheer her up.

Ed went through the usual procedure to enter Arthur's office. "Father, Becky mentioned that you have a surprise for me. What's that about?"

"Surprise? I don't know anything about that." Arthur seemed as surprised as Ed when he heard him.

'Eh? Then why would she tell me that' Ed was now confused.

"Oh, maybe she was talking about me. I forgot to tell you, but I broke through to Immortal Establishment." Arthur had a big smile when he told Ed. He looked as if he was really proud.

"Oh! Congratulations!" Ed was naturally happy for Arthur. He was also glad that such a thing happened. 'I thought Becky meant Arthur found me a fiance. Could it be, she did it on purpose?' Ed remembered the weird smile on Becky's face when she told him this.

"Would you like to spar with me again, Ed?" Arthur proposed again. Ed accepted. He wanted to see how much he improved. He also wanted to speak about Arthur about something related to fighting.

Both of them made their way to the training area. But it wasn't the one they used before. Arthur had a special training area he used when sparring with Leonard since they might destroy the normal one. This training area was in the basement of the castle. It was Ed's first time seeing it. It was much larger than the training halls used by the classes back in the academy.

Ed summoned Gobuta and Goburou. Raikou also came out of his shadow. Ed wasn't going to fight his father, who was now at Immortal Establishment alone. This sparring was also a way for both of them to know how much Ed had improved.

Arthur was stunned looking at the new monsters. Both of them were as strong as Ed and were releasing a threatening aura. "You're getting stronger" Arthur was happy seeing the monsters. But, his breath stopped for a second when they withdrew their weapons. Although their weapons were only Epic quality, they were made by Ed who was a master blacksmith. Making them much better than other weapons of the same quality.

Both parties took their stance and started fighting. Arthur suppressed his power to Earth Establishment level 6, only two levels higher than Raikou who was now level 4.

Ed made the first move and rushed ahead with his Ren in full activation. His speed was astonishing, surprising even Arthur. Both of them clashed swords for a couple of times, sending shockwaves around the room. Ed's companions were providing him with support, while he handled the main fight. Ed's abilities were greatly enhanced with his Ren, making him able to fight equally with Arthur who was suppressing his power.

However, it was only thanks to his monsters' support. Arthur noticed that they Ed was still not fighting seriously, so he increased his power to Earth Establishment level 10. Ed felt the increase in power and activated his Sharingan, Rysui Seikken, and En. This was the only way he could react to Arthur's movement speed. He was also using Ren in this state.

Ed and his companions were basically helpless even when using their full power. Only Raikou could handle Arthur somehow in his powered-up state. Arthur was only using a normal saber, but his abilities made him capable of handling it in a miraculous way. Ed was forced to use all three of his swords to be able to handle Arthur's swordplay.

Ed also used Shunpo while increasing its speed with his Spectral Shadow Steps. In this way, his speed was actually equal to Arthur's. This was an achievement no one in King Establishment could achieve, other than Ed. Raikou also used his lightning clad, while Gobuta and Goburou used Ken, maximizing their aura amount in their feet. All four of them were able to keep up and put some pressure on Arthur in this state. But, it wasn't long until they were fatigues due to using so much of their energy.

"You've greatly improved again, Ed" Arthur very proud. Although the academy was interrupted, Ed's improvement was worth it. "But what is that power you used? It feels very familiar." Arthur was referring to Nen.

"I wanted to talk to you about that, father."

Author's Thoughts

Shigun

Hello everyone! Enjoy the chapter.