Sharone gathered the girls in a secluded room, her expression grave.
"We need to talk."
Koniko, Lin, Sasha, and Adriana exchanged curious glances before sitting down at the table.
"What's up, Sharone?" Sasha asked. Sharone sighed.
" I need your help." She said.
" O.....k....?" Koniko crossed her legs on the table.
" I'm sure you're already aware of the state of things right now. Decorum the rebels from the Goblin nation,Gwaltch have been acting up lately. They were involved in recent events,at least to some extent. Then there are the cult that call themselves the Apostles Of Doom who are so secretive even Sol with his established network of informants knows nothing about them and it's speculated that they've been active for generations now. That in itself should be alarming and of course the unstable state of the kingdom. When we first came here the nobles were so at odds with each other investigations prove that some of them are planning and plotting to remove the royal family and take over power. The Cabolt case was able to uproot a few of them. But the schemers didn't disappear,they just went underground. The rumors of an Adonis Empire possibly invading , the increasing number of Maajin attacks, a whole lot."
" Then there are personal matters . I may not have told you this but my full name Grimrae Al Vlad and I am a royal of the Necrolionic Federation on the south of the continent."
Adriana who didn't know this covered her mouth in surprise. Koniko and Lin had figured it out and Sasha didn't seem to care that much.
"My mother wants..." Sharone broke if unable to finish.
" You don't have to force yourself to tell us if...." Lin said but Sharone stopped her.
" It's ok. My mother has plans ,plans I couldn't ignore any more so I ran away while her men hunted me. I was saved by Kojo and we've been together to this day. I know your in the same boat.personally... my people, the vampires, are after me. Lin and Koniko, your countries are in conflict due to your departure."
Koniko frowned and Lin had a sad look on her face.
Sharone continued, "None of that matters. What matters is how we deal with these problems. Simply put we lack resources. We're lucky that Sol's network provides valuable intel but will that be enough?"
" I'd say we need to be proactive in order to counter the threat immediately it pops up." Sasha said.
" Or plan ahead and come up with counter measures. At least for now until we can get a permanent solution to deal with such threats before they even happen." Adriana thought out loud.
"Exactly. But to support Kojo, we must become stronger. Countermeasures would be meaningless if we were powerless to act upon them. " Koniko added. Lin whacked her.
" Hey what was that for?" She asked tearfully.
" That's not a very elegant way to sit. I've told you to be more ladylike." Lin said sternly.
" Ok" Koniko said putting her legs down while running her head.
"I've assessed your abilities," Sharone began." I know that Lin and Koniko are the calamities in the Elite,rank 5 and 6"
Their eyes widened.
"I knew it!" Sasha said standing up and banging her hands on the table.
"Both of you fit the descriptions perfectly. Alright now," she drew out her sword.
" Fight me!"
Adriana whacked her.
" We're ladies not barbarians. You should learn how to act in a more modest way." She lectured.
" Sorry." Sasha said tearfully, rubbing her head.
" I know that because I'm third most dangerous." Sharone continued.
Sasha was about to jump up but a stern look from Adriana kept her in place.
" The elite rankings don't matter. We're basically the same with each of use going up or down the list depending on how our achievements impacted the world. And to be honest it's flawed because there are some truly powerful beings with abilities that far exceed the constraints of this world.
I have assed your abilities.Koniko, you wield flame magic, with potential for inferno-level spells. Lin, your gravity and wind magic can manipulate spatial awareness. Sasha, your spatial magic allows teleportation and dimensional manipulation. Adriana, your water magic can heal and purify."Sharone's gaze turned serious.
"We may face Transcendent beings or foes who have acquired Supreme Enchantment . Growth is crucial."
With a wave of her hand, the room vanished, replaced by an endless mist.
" Thi place uses the same principle of space severence as used in barrier techniques. I've created an Isolated Space, courtesy of my blood magic," Sharone explained. "Here, we can train. We can synchronize or attacks as well as learn from each other to grow stronger. Since this is a place that's seperate from the rest of reality it can be a secret meetiyplace where we devise startegies and measures all to attain out goal.Kojo mustn't know," Sharone added
"Operating in shadows is key. All eyes will be on him; he needs a covert unit."
Sharone dispelled the mist, the room reappearing.
" I hope you're all in agreement?"
They nodded in agreement.
" Well this is cool so long as I get the chance to fight you then I'm good to go." Sasha said excitedly.
" Let's begin right now. I'm sure Koniko would like to settle the score." Sasha said staring at Koniko who was also fired up. Lin came to stand in between them.
" No,let's start tomorrow. We can e a few hours a day for this. And besides you must be tired from that match with Koniko." She pointed out.
" I guess you're right." Sasha said sulking.
" How about we go take a bath together. That'll make you feel better and heal your sore muscles." Adriana suggested.
" I think that a good idea." Sharone agreed.
Eden, who had been listening in from outside the door stepped away and walked toward the training ground. He saw Reynolds practicing his swings,he was covered in sweat but still continued in spite of his fatigue.
" Mater personally assigned a training regimen for you but your so out of form it's going to end up destroy your foundation. Guess I have my work cut out for me." Eden said with a sigh.
Reynolds stopped and turned to look at Eden with an eyebrow raised.
" What are you talking about?"
" Well you are the first out of the bunch to awaken an Supreme Enchantment so I guess it can't be helped."
" Oh you're that new butler Kojo got." Rey said finally recognizing Eden.
" My name is Eden,and master Kojo asked me to help you improve your skills." He introduced himself with a bow
" Sorry but I don't need your help." Rey said walking past him. Rey had been in a coma during the entire time Kojo had returned with Eden. A lot of things happened so everyone completely forgot to tell him that Eden was no ordinary person but was the moderator of the tower. Eden knew this and smiled mischievously. Before Rey could realize what was happening he was lying on his back. He tried to get up but stopped when he realized Eden was point a blade mere millimeters from his left eye.
" See what I mean? If you were in top form you should at least been able to react but you seem to be capable on your own. I am just a simple butler after all." Eden said turning to walk away.
" Wait. I'm sorry for what I said earlier please teach me." He pleaded. Eden smiled.
" How about a game"
" A game?" Rey repeated . Eden then turned to face him.
" Yes,a game. If you manage to impress me I might reconsider."
" And if I lose?" Rey asked. Eden smiled sinisterly.
" Don't lose."