The primordial demons, each representing the essence of the techniques Sasaki had transferred, loomed behind the hobgoblins.
Goro's demon exuded raw strength and ferocity, perfectly mirroring the Demonic Iron Fist. Shiro's demon was calm and poised, embodying the deadly precision of the Demonic Moon Sword.
Kuro's demon shimmered with deceptive illusions, encapsulating the strategic brilliance of the Demonic Mirage.
The cave seemed to resonate with their auras, a symphony of power and ancient wisdom. The hobgoblins stood still, absorbing the techniques and the immense energy that came with them.
Sasaki watched, a sense of awe and pride filling him. He knew that his sons were now armed with the ancient power.
As the dark auras settled and the primordial demons faded back into the shadows, the bonfire flickered back to life, casting a warm glow over the cave.
The hobgoblins opened their eyes, now glowing with the knowledge and power of their new techniques.
As soon as Sasaki transferred the knowledge to his sons, a new quest popped up in front of his eyes.
[New Main Quest 2: Reach 3rd Chaos Circle]
[Objective: Learn the Chaos and Heart technique and reach up to two chaos circles in your mana heart.]
[Reward: Shadow Teleportation Technique]
[Additional Reward: ???]
[Penalty: None]
[Deadline: 2 months]
[Quest automatically accepted]
Sasaki read the quest details carefully. The objective was clear: he needed to learn the Chaos and Heart technique and form two chaos circles in his mana heart. This was crucial not only for regaining his lost strength but also for surpassing his previous power level. The reward, Shadow Teleportation Technique, promised to be a valuable asset in his arsenal.
Sasaki knew this quest was designed to accelerate his growth and restore his capabilities, which were diminished due to the system switch. He understood the importance of mastering the Chaos and Heart technique, not only for his sake but also to protect and guide his sons effectively.
It had been one month since Sasaki and his adoptive sons had shut themselves in the cave, dedicating their time to training and survival.
Unaware of the events unfolding outside, Sasaki understood the importance of staying hidden until they were stronger.
The responsibility of training his sons weighed heavily on him; he couldn't afford to take risks as he once did when he was alone. His own half-immortality was not enough to protect his sons, who are still vulnerable.
Gathering his sons, Sasaki addressed them with a firm, commanding tone. "It's time for you to train your demonic techniques with all your might. For the next two months, I will not tolerate any slacking off or mistakes. Train like there is no tomorrow."
The lair had multiple spaces, including grand-sized rooms suitable for intense training. Each brother bowed to Sasaki, showing respect and seeking permission to begin their two-month seclusion training. Sasaki felt a surge of pride as he saw the determination burning in their eyes.
Goro, Kuro, and Shiro each moved into separate rooms, ready to master their respective demonic techniques.
Sasaki went to the weapon room and gathered everything he could find to help his three sons train. He selected weapons suitable for each of them and placed the respective training instruments in each of their rooms.
Goro room was filled with various weights and obstacles. Goro focused on the Demonic Iron Fist technique, which required brute strength and endurance. Each day, he practiced striking stone pillars, his fists glowing with chaotic energy.
The room echoed with the sound of his relentless punches, and the walls bore the marks of his growing power. Despite his tendency to rely on brawn over brains, Goro pushed himself to understand the technique's nuances.
Kuro room was designed for mental and physical challenges. The Demonic Mirage technique demanded sharp intellect and agility.
Kuro spent hours meditating, honing his mind to control illusions. He practiced creating and dispelling mirages, testing his abilities by navigating through a maze of shadows and phantoms he conjured.
His curiosity drove him to explore every aspect of the technique, asking questions to himself and researching more of his ancient technique for deeper understanding.
Shiro room was serene, with a focus on precision and calmness. The Demonic Moon Sword technique required a tranquil mind and exceptional swordsmanship.
Shiro spent his days in silent practice, his movements fluid and precise. The room was lined with targets and training dummies, each one falling to Shiro's blade with deadly accuracy.
Despite his silent nature, Shiro's dedication was evident in every practiced strike, his calm demeanor masking the fierce power within him.
They repeated their training every day. In the morning, they meditated to build chaotic energy in their mana hearts.
In the evening, they practiced their skills. Their demonic technique was like a book with many skills. It was not just one skill, but many skills in one technique.
This book of knowledge in their minds taught them many things. Even though two months was not enough to learn every skill, they tried hard. They pushed themselves until their bones ached, trying to master as much as they could within the two-month deadline their father gave them.
Each demonic technique - Demonic Iron Fist, Demonic Moon Sword, and Demonic Mirage - required a certain level of chaos circle to unleash its full power.
Every skill needed a specific level of chaos circle in their mana hearts. Goro, Kuro, and Shiro were not Sasaki's real bloodline, but with the help of The One System, Sasaki became a low-level Demon God.
His bloodline transformed from Parasitic blood to Demonic blood. Sasaki, with The One System's help, unlocked the hidden dormant bloodline that demons had forgotten.
This bloodline did not cultivate mana but chaos energy. Now, Sasaki and his three adoptive sons nurtured the same Demonic bloodline technique, which required forming chaos circles in their mana hearts.
The key difference was that a Demon God could go beyond and break the limits of regular demons. Just as humans and gods could use mana, but gods were superior in harnessing it, the same applied to demons with chaos energy. A Demon God's potential far surpassed that of ordinary demons.