"You did it, Mariel." Deric said, outwardly admiring his daughter's abilities.
"I really couldn't imagine that I finally saw owner of the second-generation Dragon Slayer Sword." Gazius said.
"You're truly amazing! Sis." Segal said and praised his sister.
"I felt so overwhelmed that I could see something like this." Sikis said with joy.
"Not that much. It's just that the Fire Dragon God accepted me in good faith, and I fought to the utmost of my ability." Mariel said with an embarrassed expression.
Suddenly, something that no one could have expected happened as the Dragon Slayer Sword bounced out of Mariel's right hand and slammed into the face with the side of the sword.
*The sound of a sword striking across her face resounded loudly. *
"*Scream*...It hurts!" Mariel stood holding her face in both hands in pain.
The sword floated above Mariel's body like it was alive, with a loud sound shouted from it.
"Don't be cocky! I've just conceded to you in battle, that's all. You could only be equal to me and acted like you're the winner. I could have defeated you from the beginning." The Dragon Slayer Sword sounded out through its dragon-headed head; its ruby-red eyes glowing red shine.
"You really talked a lot, Lord Magmatrion. I just a little flattering to myself but at least I have skills." Mariel said, her face clearly showing red marks in the shape of a sword.
"Your skill was still very poor, Lol." Magmatrion said intimidatingly.
"Or are you going to try again?" Mariel was so angry that her face was bloodshot, she challenged Magmatrion one more round.
"Come on, kid!" Magmatrion accepted the challenge.
*The sound of people arguing*
In front of 3 people, there was a young girl arguing with a sword to the death until they were covered in dust. There couldn't see who has an advantage or disadvantage.
*Tired*
Mariel gasped out of exhaustion as her body had wounds all over her body. As for the sword itself, it was tiring as well.
"Today is considered a tie. Fighting with you makes my life feel more alive. Lol. See you, Kid!" Magmatrion said from the sword before falling silent and it slowly sunk into the ground in front of everyone.
"Just you wait, I must find a way to control you, Lord Magmatrion!" Mariel growled with vengeance before using healing magic to heal her wounds until they were completely healed.
"May I test the power of that Dragon Slayer Sword?" Segal said, preparing to hold a shield and a sword in both hands. The others laughed at the inconsistency between Mariel and Magmatrion.
"Alright, brother." Mariel answered as she picked up her sword and prepared to fight again.
Wink* The sword suddenly reacted again in Mariel's hand.
"Another prey, Lol." Magmatrion's words echoed in Mariel's ears.
"No, please stop! I just want to duel with my brother, and I don't want to take it seriously." Mariel immediately replied in that moment of thought but there was no answer from Magmatrion.
Mariel boosted her Qi to the maximum and prepared to attack the Segal who was ready to defend with the Shield Swordsman's ultimate defense.
"Iron Protection!" Segal said as he boosted his defense power towards his sword and shield to the utmost level until there was a white aura around him.
"Here I come!" Mariel said, leaping overhead in front of the Segal who was defending below. Then she slammed the power of the Dragon Slayer Sword with full force, but...
Wink*
"The Sword Conquers and Destroys Armor!" A shout echoed in Mariel's head as the sword slammed into Segal's shield and sword in a second.
"Wait!" Mariel said, but it was too late.
Clunk!
The sword and shield that Segal was so proud of were instantly shattered into pieces, crushing both of his hands.
Segal was shocked and stood motionless, unsure of how to feel at first.
"Insane...even a shield with such high defensive power..." Segal said in despondency.
"I'm so sorry!" Mariel said and bowed apologetically with deep regret.
In the end, Mariel receives the dragon slayer sword for free as from Victor's wish: If a 2nd generation owner is found, that person may take this sword immediately and don't charge any price at all. Instead, her father had to spend a large sum of money to buy a new, better sword and shield for Segal.
"1000 gold is paid. You will have about 5000 gold to buy several sets of school uniforms, textbooks, and other school supplies. The rest will be left as a saving for you when you go to school because there is no need to pay for a new sword, but it was paid off for damaging Segal sword and shield. So, you got 4000 gold left." Deric said.
"It's okay, Dad. she didn't mean to." Segal tried to defend his sister. Mariel just stood behind him in tears, looking sad.
"Lol, it's fun." Magmatrion's voice resounded in her head again.
"Next time, I will repay you generously. Lord Magmatrion!" Mariel immediately said with anger.
They all said their goodbyes to Gazius. The shop owner and the shop owner's son, Sikis, once again then they came out of the sword shop together. Mariel's Dragon Slayer Sword was placed in a box with a cloth rolled up around and covering it because they would be the target of other people's attention. After that, they went to meet Claudia who had finished buying supplies and then returned to the car to pack up all their items before going back into the city again.
Deric and Segal volunteered to buy all of Mariel's first year textbooks, stationery, and a new shoulder bag. Claudia and Mariel went to a clothing store to make school uniforms and bought more outfits.
"Welcome!" the owner of a clothing store who is a taller women greeted.
"Hello, I would like to buy school uniforms which related to Terios High School of Magic for my daughter." Claudia said.
"Congratulations! Your daughter is talented." the shop owner praised, making the mother and daughter a little embarrassed.
Two employees at the store were brought in to measure Mariel's body and finished making 7 uniforms in a short period of time. The school uniform of this school is black, and a black short-sleeved shirt with the school crest prominently on the left pocket. The school's crest is in the shape of a large T with a beautiful golden frame in the shape of phoenix wings which Indicated the oldest reputation for over 100 years, the skirt is short, slightly above the knee. It is black with a white pattern on the edge of the skirt. After paying, they look at other clothes to wear while she lives in the Women's dormitory or go on field trips to various places.
"I need seven pairs of women's black lining pants, Mom." Mariel said, selecting different outfits next to Claudia.
"Yes, my dear. Do you want any other clothes?" Claudia asked for more information.
"I want exercise clothes for women. I prefer all-black outfits like this, Mom." Marielle said, showing Claudia to another corner of her workout clothes.
"You seem to really like to exercise. Do you need the clothes to wear on date with a man?" Claudia asked.
"No, I'm not interested in men." Mariel said with a neutral expression.
"Ready to be single for the rest of your life? My dear." Claudia said.
"No one would be able to accept a woman who wants to be a swordsman and loves adventure like me, Mom." Mariel replied.
"Maybe not, Lol." Claudia said fondly.
(I swear by this life that I will absolutely not have any boyfriend. If possible, I'd be happy to have women around me to talk to and love adventures with.) (Chai thinking)
"At least having a private outfit would be good, my dear. In case you go out with a group of friends." Claudia suggested.
"Then let's try on a few different outfits, Mom." Mariel accepted this suggestion.
Marielle tries on many outfits in the dressing room. Claudia helped to select some clothes meticulously. In the end, there was a long-sleeved white shirt for women with dark jeans for women. When she wore it all, she was earnest, which suits Mariel's personality very well.
"My daughter looked like a really cool girl. If I were young again, I would have fallen in love with you." Claudia was very pleased with her daughter's look.
"Mom, I'm embarrassed." Mariel blushed.
They bought all the school uniforms, various clothes and then joined Deric and Segal at a restaurant. After they finished eating, they were getting ready to go home but when passing through a general bookstore, Mariel wanted to stop by the shop and looked to see if she could get the new magic book she needed.
Everyone was looking at books in another corner. Mariel looked at a small book which involves moving personal weapons into the body, then they can call it out and use it to be ready for battle immediately without having to carry it with them all the time.
"This book is interesting." Mariel said, taking the small book and paying for it.
After everyone returned home, Segal helps Deric clean up the barn some more. Claudia prepares dinner.
Mariel was sitting at her study table reading this book along with slowly casting magic as the book recommends step by step.
The dragon slayer sword had been removed from the cloth and box and slowly rising above her own head, as if commanded.
"What are you going to do?" Magmatrion asked curiously in Mariel's ears.
"Just watch!" said Mariel.
Wink* A white light shone brightly in Mariel's room non-stop.
The results are satisfactory. Mariel stared at the large mirror next to her and looked at her own face reflected in the mirror. Then she stroked her hair and thought about something in her head.
Later that evening, Mariel wanted to show everyone something, so they all went out into the courtyard at the side of the house.
Marielle stood in the middle of the courtyard alone. The others were standing around the big tree, out of range, as Mariel had said.
"I bought a book and want to use this skill." Mariel said, closing her both eyes and then clasping both hands together in the middle of her chest. Then, red sparks appeared around both of Mariel's arms, circulating around her body.
"Oh, I knew this kind of skill, very clever." Deric said with a smile.
"This skill is used by many people but most of us don't use this magic." Claudia said.
There was a loud noise from around Mariel and then an incredible thing happened in front of everyone.
The Dragon Slayer Sword appeared on both of Mariel's arms, which were clasped together. The vague image gradually became clearer until it was an entire sword in front of her.
Mariel opened her eyes with a smile and lowered her clasped hands at the same time. Then, with her right hand, she picked up the Dragon Slayer Sword that radiated power throughout the area and raised it up into the sky until a red light appeared, soaring up quickly. This shocked Deric, Claudia, and Segal to the point where they applauded in unison.
"Well done. In addition to the Coordinated mind technique that Mariel has mastered with Segal, there is also the skill of combining one with the sword. You want to summon the sword whenever you want." Deric admired it.
"My sister always likes to have something new in advanced." Segal said.
"Lol." Mariel laughed with a little embarrassment.
"But the power of the Dragon Slayer Sword is amazing. If Mariel has more Qi in the future, how much more power will she be able to use?' Claudia said.
"We'll have to wait and see." Deric said.
They talked and ate dinner together before Segal asked to leave because he had to prepare for training the next day.
In the evening, Deric, Claudia, and Mariel were watching television together. Mariel seemed to be thinking about something for a long time and then asked her father and mother.
"Dad! Mom! if it possibly for me to change the color of my hair and eyes?" Mariel asked.
"Why?" They both asked at the same time with curious.
"Well...I want to have mom's gray hair color and blue contrasting with the ends of the hair color, and I want to have blue eyes like my dad too." Mariel said.
Claudia and Deric sat and thought for a moment. Finally, they looked at each other and nodded in response.
"Yes, you can. If you change like that, you will be just like your mother when she was a young girl. She is so cute." Deric said flatteringly.
"Please, don't' say that." Claudia said with embarrassment, lightly smacking Deric's thigh.
So, everyone agreed. Claudia sat in front of Mariel, who closed her eyes and then she started casting a spell which is a basic thing that can be learned in general.
"May the color of Mariel's hair turn gray with a hint of blue, and her eyes turn blue as well." Claudia said, releasing gray and blue light from both hands.
The two colors of light gradually changed Mariel's hair from blue to grey. It's gray with a hint of blue on the hair ends. When she opened her eyes, she found that both of Mariel's eyes were completely blue.
"My daughter...really looks like me." Claudia thought of herself when she was young after she saw Mariel's hair change to gray with blue color.
"It's like seeing Claudia again when she was teenager. Let me give you a hug." Deric couldn't hold back. He rushed to hug his daughter and rubbed his face on her cheek with love and affection.
"Dad...it tickles." Mariel said when she saw her father hugging her tightly.
"You over do it, dear." Claudia teased with a smile.
That night, Mariel looked at herself in the large mirror and felt very satisfied that she had changed into a new person.
"Looking at you, it's interesting. Change your hairstyle and eyes to a new color. You look better." Magmatrion said from the Dragon Slayer Sword that was on the student's desk with a shoulder bag that holds textbooks. Including a large bag that holds clothes, school equipment and various daily necessities have been prepared for the first day of school.
"How do I look in the past?" Mariel asked.
"Well...Crybaby, Lol." Magmatrion teased back.
"Am I not good enough for you now? Lord Magmatrion." Mariel said with a sad expression.
"Don't be such a snowflake, but I like you, Lol." Magmatrion said with a laugh.
"Thank you for accepting me." Mariel said sincerely.
"You still have a lot to prove it but don't worry. I'm with you now and there is nothing to fear. We are together." Magmatrion reminded.
"I accept all of Lord Magmatrion's teachings." Mariel said, bowing before turning off the lights and climbing into bed. Then she fell into a deep sleep from exhaustion. As for the Magmatrion, it looked at Mariel who was sleeping on the bed with concern in his eyes.
"Let's fight together. 2nd Generation Dragon Slayer Swordsman Mariel De Stella!"