With the departure of Eve and Vulcan, Eliza wasted no time and began her training with Heine. Heine had already carefully tailored specific tasks to help Eliza unlock the full potential of her siphon magic. However, Heine, still preferring to remain concealed, orchestrated Eliza's training from his room. He entrusted Sun with the responsibility to serve as Eliza's instructor, guiding her through mastering siphon magic. Heine assigned Eliza her task for training, she promptly made her way to the courtyard, accompanied by Sun, to begin her training regimen.
Eliza's task was straightforward yet crucial. She needed to master the three fundamental attacks she already knew with siphon magic. She delved deep into the intricacies of each technique: Blackhole, Expel, and Energy Fission. Meticulously refining her understanding and execution of these attacks. Eliza sought to unlock the full potential of her abilities and harness the raw power of siphon magic.
The first attack, known as Blackhole, lived up to its name. With a focused concentration of energy, Eliza conjured a swirling vortex from the palm of her hand, its dark depths devouring any nearby sources of energy. As tendrils of darkness extended from her outstretched fingers, she was still amazed at the raw power at her command. With today's practice session, she quickly refined her control over the blackhole, mastering the art of manipulation and directing its appetite towards her intended targets with pinpoint accuracy.
Sun, recognizing the potential within Eliza, offered her guidance on the versatile use of the Blackhole spell. He explained that she had the ability to channel the energy absorbed into the blackhole and convert it into either pure white magic or elemental energy. However, he cautioned that such advanced techniques required further training and mastery. For the time being, they would focus on mastering the basics before delving into more advanced applications.
Eliza's next spell, Expel, lived up to its name by allowing her to expel any absorbed energy attacks captured by the black hole, and redirecting them back towards her foes. Sun engaged in rigorous training with Eliza, launching great balls of fire towards her. Eliza used black hole to absorb the incoming attacks, harnessing their energy. With practiced finesse, she then redirected the absorbed attacks back towards Sun, unleashing fiery retaliation. Through each repetition of the exercise, Eliza honed her reflexes and timing, mastering the execution of the Expel technique. She grew more adept at anticipating attacks and transforming potential threats into opportunities for counterattack.
As the training session progressed, her confidence soared, her movements growing more fluid and instinctive as she embraced the full potential of her abilities in combat.
Eliza's last spell was Energy Fission. With this spell, she possessed the ability to manipulate energy sources, causing them to undergo explosive fission upon her command. Whether it was energy attacks hurled towards her or even the ambient mana in the air, Eliza could channel her siphon magic to trigger a chain reaction, resulting in powerful detonations.
Eliza engaged in intense practice sessions with Sun, as he once again conjured fiery projectiles aimed towards her. With focus and determination, she channeled her siphon magic with precision and finesse. As the fireballs hurtled towards her, Eliza's concentration intensified, her senses heighten to the subtle changes of energy in the air. Concentrating deeply, she triggered the explosive fission of each fireball, transforming them into bursts of light and heat. In a display of her potential, Eliza even managed to detonate a fireball while it was still in Sun's hand. As the training session progressed, Eliza's abilities were honed, her mastery of siphon magic marking her as a formidable force to be reckoned with.
Under Heine's orders, Eliza's training regimen expanded to include the mastery of two new spells: Absorb and Energy Vacuum. Absorb, though seemingly straightforward, allowed Eliza the ability to siphon mana from her foes in the heat of battle. With each successful absorption, she would grow stronger, harnessing the very essence of her adversaries to fuel her own powers.
Practicing Absorb proved to be a straightforward task for Eliza. She would deliberately deplete her own mana reserves, pushing herself to the brink of exhaustion. She would then use Absorb, drawing in the mana from Sun with precision and efficiency. As she absorbed his energy, she could feel her own reserves replenishing. This part of her training progressed swiftly, with Eliza demonstrating a natural skill for the technique. Her mastery over Absorb came quickly, as she honed her control and refined her ability to manipulate the flow of mana. As she continued to practice, Eliza felt more confident in her abilities.
Energy Vacuum, on the other hand was more of a passive effect. Everything within a six-foot radius of her presence, from mana in air, animals, and other humans their mana would slowly be drained. It would flow into Eliza's own reserves, this passive draining effect offered Eliza a constant source of mana, ensuring that she remained fueled and ready for battle at all times.
However, Energy Vacuum also carried its own set of potential disadvantages. Unlike Absorb, which allowed Eliza to selectively drain mana from specific targets, Energy Vacuum operated indiscriminately, drawing in mana from all sources within its radius without distinction between friend and foe. This lack of discernment meant that Eliza's allies were not immune to its effects, risking the unintentional depletion of their mana reserves in her vicinity. This inherent risk posed a challenge for Eliza, as she had to remain mindful of the potential consequences of Energy Vacuum. In the heat of battle, the indiscriminate nature of Energy Vacuum could inadvertently drain the mana of her allies, leaving them vulnerable and weakened at a critical moment.
To mitigate the risk, Sun ordered Eliza to practice controlling Energy Vacuum. While there wasn't much in the way of traditional practice for a passive effect like Energy Vacuum, Sun emphasized the importance of honing her control and awareness.
Eliza followed Sun's instructions, consciously depleting her own mana reserves to activate Energy Vacuum. Focused, she began to move through the garden, each step accompanied by the subtle pull of mana from her surroundings. As she walked, she could feel the mana in the air and the mana in the plants being drawn towards her, flowing into her own reserves with each passing moment.
In addition to drawing mana from the ambient surroundings, Eliza also practiced the activation and deactivation of Energy Vacuum. With each repetition, the process became more fluid, until it was as effortless as flicking a light switch. Once she had demonstrated control of Energy Vacuum, Eliza returned to Sun.
Eliza continued to train diligently with Sun, focusing not only on honing her Siphon magic but also on developing her physical capabilities. Being a half-human and half-ocelot beastkin, Eliza possessed strengths and abilities beyond those of a typical human. One of her most strong attributes was her exceptional speed, a trait inherited from her ocelot lineage.
Under Sun's guidance, Eliza engaged in physical training designed to enhance her agility, flexibility, and overall physical prowess. She practiced dynamic movements and agility drills. Eliza's movements became more fluid and her reflexes sharper, honing the natural agility of her feline heritage.
As the sun began its descent and the moon ascended into the night sky, Sun concluded their first training session. Acknowledging Eliza's natural talent and dedication, he offered words of praise before instructing her to return to Heine. With a sense of accomplishment and anticipation for the days ahead, Eliza bid farewell to sun and made her way back to Heine.
Eliza approached the door, and sat down right besides it before knocking on it, signaling her presence.
"Eliza, I was observing your training from here, and I must say your talent is quite remarkable. Even the others agree with me," Heine's voice resonated from behind the locked door.
"H-Huh, the other members of the White Trial?" Eliza asked, a delicate blush on her cheeks.
"Indeed, but remember, Eliza, you're my student." Heine replied with a playful grin audible in his voice from the other side of the door.
"W-well, I'm very honored they've taken notice as well," Eliza replied with a shy smile, feeling a sense of pride and confidence at the acknowledgment of her efforts by the members of the White Trial.
"More importantly, we will continue with more training tomorrow, Eliza," Heine stated firmly. "You may eat and rest wherever you see fit."
"Also, I've been meaning to ask, but where is Moon, Heine? I haven't seen him at all since coming here," Eliza asked.
"That's Lord Heine for you, foolish junior. But, to answer your question, Eliza, rest assured, you'll have the opportunity to meet Moon once you progress to more advanced stages of your training." Heine replied.
"Well, I look forward to meeting him," Eliza smiled.
"That's the spirit, Eliza," Heine replied with a nod. "Rest well tonight, and we'll resume your training bright and early tomorrow morning."
"Goodnight, Heine, talk with you tomorrow!" Eliza bowed out of respect despite the door being closed and began to walk away.
Her footsteps echoed softly against the floor of the hallway. She looked forward to tomorrow's training, wondering what new spells or techniques she might learn. Above all, she longed for the day when she could finally reunite with Eve and Vulcan.
Eliza let out a sigh as she made her way to the dining room, the events of the day on her mind. She sat down to enjoy a light dinner, savoring each bite as she reflected on the day's training. With a sense of anticipation for tomorrow's challenges, she finished her meal and went to her room, resting for the day tomorrow.