Zegion POV
'..It's been one day since we stopped training, and I'm only just watching the entire city.
This is a complete waste of time, I must get stronger for both me and Rimuru-Sama's sake.
I'll just ask Iudex to train more...'
I got up and headed towards the Labyrinth where Iudex usually stays training by himself even long after his students have left.
I heard some rumbling noises from the training ground and went to see it, and I found Lord Veldora and Iudex training together.
"Oh, it's you Zegion, I'm guessing you're in the same boat as Veldora, insistent on training?"
"Yes."
"Then go right ahead and take a seat, today is a good day for us all, as Veldora has been promoted in this training ground from Target Practice to Sparring Partner."
"Kuahaha! I'm glad to finally be able to use my single-handedly developed Veldora Style Killing Arts!"
'Finally, Lord Veldora can be put against me and I can train even more, no more wasting time.'
I saw them both stopping the fight for a second, I wondered what was wrong.
Lord Veldora seemed to begin shaking in fear, staring into Iudex's eyes.
"Before you do that.."
"Is it time..? Kuahaha, so be it!"
"Let's affirm you are ready to become an owner of a combat technique line, Veldora, straighten up!"
Lord Veldora straightened up a second after.
"I hereby announce the duel to the death between me and you to begin! Zegion, observe closely, every move!
"I will do so, Iudex."
Is this... excitement? This rush, no, it's anticipation.
Immediately after they both took their stances the fight began, the room was barely holding together, their fists exchanging made a sound that could deafen ears..
I saw Rimuru-Sama enter and soon after he did he began to hold onto the door from the shockwaves being released, I went to help him.
"Zegion! What's going on?!!" He asked me concerned.
"Lord Veldora's application to ownership of a lineage of combat techniques."
Rimuru-Sama seemed satisfied with the answer.
"I see... that's why they're fighting so ferociously?
It's good this labyrinth exists."
"Yes, it is a blessing for people like me."
'To get stronger and serve Rimuru-Sama, that is why I must train harder than anyone else.'
"Train well Zegion, you're already an extremely powerful opponent, I don't imagine Iudex and Veldora would it take easy on you, you're a very fast learner as I've heard."
"I am thankful for your praise, Rimuru-Sama, I do not think Iudex and Lord Veldora will hold back, and that is why I want, to learn is to face hardship."
"Wise words, execute them well, now, let's watch, shall we?"
Me and Rimuru-Sama both sat to the side, to say the battle was intriguing would be an understatement.
"Veldora! Your movements have refined, even if it slight! Good!" Iudex was shouting this out of excitement.
"Kuahahaha! Your compliments hold quite the weight!" As Lord Veldora said this he landed a punch to Iudex's chest, but it was immediately blocked, Iudex's arms turned red as his stance changed in practically no time, he grunted before I saw him breathe deeply.
"But still, your skills are quite weak!"
"Kuah- Wait what? Weak?"
"Yes, very much so, your control over how you spread your aura is still weak and unrefined!"
"I see! I must train even harder!"
"That is the spirit!"
Such a mentality is why Lord Veldora is a great fighter, training to your heart's content in this arena is the correct thing to do when you're a warrior of a high caliber.
"Look at them go, you really want to train don't you, Zegion?"
"Yes, I do, Rimuru-Sama.
It is a waste to let this body I've been granted go to waste."
"..." Then I heard Rimuru-Sama mutter something along the lines "Please don't end up like a mix of Diablo and Veldora...", Although I didn't understand what that entailed, the fight got fiercer.
"Observe!
Veldora Style Killing Arts:
HADOUKEN!
HADOUKEN!
HADOUKEN!
HADOUKEN!
HADOUKEN!
HADOUKEN!"
Lord Veldora used a move that is confusing, the name was at least, Hadouken Hadouken Hadouken Hadouken Hadouken Hadouken? What a waste of time to name such a long skill, but the energy it generated was great.
Rimuru-Sama looked confused.
"Where the hell did he learn that?!?!
Since when does he read man-"
"Veldora Style Killing Arts:
ULTRA BIG BALL RASENSHURIKEN!"
Two massive balls of energy that had wind element swirling in blade-like design were thrown at Iudex, who looked confused.
Iudex turned to guard and activated his "Decastrike" aspect.
He immediately snuffed out the two swirling balls of energy that were thrown at him with a massive punch barrage, each punch slowing the ball down, his hands were turning into charcoal at this point.
"As I said, no control whatsoever!" But as he said that Lord Veldora was about to release an ability, it seems he had caught Iudex in a tough spot.
"Veldora Style Killing Arts:
Serious Series -
SERIOUS PUN-"
Nevermind, Lord Veldora stopped and turned to me and Rimuru-Sama giving us a look that entailed a 'He's right behind me isn't he' feeling.
We both nodded.
"God-Fist!
Iudex Style: Skull Split!"
Iudex immediately delivered a heavy chop to the center of Lord Veldora's head, it took 2 seconds before Lord Veldora was hit with a barrage of 9 other God-Fist empowered attacks.
Lord Veldora was sent crashing into the ground as he was immobilized for about 15 seconds.
"Iudex.. I'm looking forward to training with you.." I got up and helped Lord Veldora up, Rimuru-Sama was smiling with a big grin, it was indeed a satisfactory result.
"Veldora, I declare you the creator and rightful owner of the Veldora Style - Killing Arts."
As Iudex said that the Voice of the World suddenly spoke up.
[Confirmed, individual Veldora has been granted full access and control over Veldora Style - Killing Arts, enabling him to use it to perfection, this was granted through the blessing of the Ultimate Skill "Divine God of Martial Arts Zhen Wu" which individual Iudex holds.]
Lord Veldora was full of joy and hugged Iudex.
"Wait, you can do that? You can grant anyone a Martial Arts blessing?"
"I didn't know I could do that actually, I was just speaking formally, but it seems that Veldora just met the conditions and I guess I saw him worthy and so my skill acted on that thought?"
"That's quite the skill, but I don't think the conditions are that easy to meet then."
"It seems to require the affected individual to have a certain threshold of skill and power and needs my absolute approval of said individual, which I did just have.
Veldora, just make sure to tone down the naming length.. I doubt you need to name 6 Hadoukens, on an actual battle do naming only when you really feel like you can, why am I saying don't at all? Because I know you won't listen if I told you not to."
"Kuahahaha! Thank you Iudex! You are truly are the King of Combat!"
"Zegion, come."
I approached Iudex.
3rd POV
"I shall turn you into the finest piece of carving there ever was, is and will be.
And you should hold these words to heart, I do not care if you like titles or not, from here on out, you are "The Heir to Martial Arts"!
And do not think this title is just a name, you'll have to train even harder, are you ready?!"
"Yes, Iudex, I am."
[Confirmed, individual Zegion has been granted the blessing "Martial Arts Heritage", total intelligence and learning speed of person has been raised, any martial art is perfected in a window of a week, and is applicable at maximum potential.]
"Now, let's begin!" Iudex told the other two to leave the room as this is becoming a private meeting.
"First Lesson: Iudex Style Abilities!
These abilities are absolutely crucial to learning and creating a new Style, which you will do sooner or later, as they use basic movement and tweaks them slightly, causing a massive difference in power.
They are:
God of Martial Arts Style: Dislodge - Disarming an opponent and knocking them down with a single move that generally includes a dash at high speed and then hitting a position in an inch perfect manner that would cause the enemy's weapon to drop and the enemy themself to fall.
Iudex Style: Denied - A move used to block an attack using your arms crossed in an X shape that would cause the enemies' weapon to get stuck between both arms, what happens after is dependent on the situation, it is crucial to note that foot position is a very important factor in how effective the block is.
Iudex Style: Energy Exhaust - I'm not really sure if you can use this as it absolutely requires enough speed to launch thousands of punches in the matter for a few seconds, and it needs a good amplification if you don't have good strength, "Energy Exhaust" is used as a final measure to stop an attack by using full-powered punches to slow the attack down to a halt, it is extremely stress-inducing on the body and if used wrong can cause you to fall unconscious.
Iudex Style: One Punch Too Many - It's a special style that can only be used if: A) You have repetition abilities or B) You can end the person in front of you with a single massive punch delivered at extreme speeds, it's an overkill technique that really serves no purpose but to mutilate bodies.
Iudex Style: No Limit - It's an attack used to charge your momentum to maximum before unleashing either a kick or a punch depending on what you see fit, you use this attack only if your speed is equal or superior, since the enemy can stop your momentum if they're faster.
God of Martial Arts Style: Heaven Brought Down - An attack that uses the maximum enhancement effects, which for me are:
1- God-Fist
2- Flow
3- Decastrike
4- Battlewill: Aura Slash
5- Charged Momentum
6- Best Stance in the given situation
7- Optional and only REALLY needed if it's an absolute life or death situation, which I guess this skill is used mostly for those situations, any Rage/Berserk skill that increases the user's raw power.
The style involves jumping high into the sky, increasing your aura to the maximum, and landing like a meteor, hence the name "Heaven Brought Down", if used at full power this attack can destroy an entire country, and effect the ones near with massive earthquakes, and with the use of Decastrike you're basically guaranteed wiping out an entire civilization."
"That is a lot."
'Really.. all that and all he says is "That is a lot", but no matter.'
"I will teach you as I see fit, Zegion, let's get you learning!"