Chapter 27: Younger brothers?
After killing those bandits, Teacher Dayron assigned me to kill a couple more of the same gangs. As for the bandits' belongings, the teacher said that I could take it for myself.
I was able to get potions from the bandits' belongings: healing, stamina, mana. I also got, though not the best, but a couple: swords, axes, daggers, spears, etc. I also tested the blood of demons on bandits a couple of times. But I did it when I was 100% sure that Teacher Dayron did not see.
The results of the experiment on bandits were as follows: death from more demon blood, death from shock pain during transformation, death from the transformation itself into a demon, death from a body explosion.
So I can say that the problem with the carrier's weak body has not yet been solved. Yet the blood of the demons of that world is unique. But I need to solve the problem with the body, if I give blood to those who are already strong, it will be of little use to me.
I also tried to give one of the bandits the blood of a gray demon, which I was able to get in Purgatory. The result is death. The bandit just fell and died, and the body slowly began to dissolve, but the bones remained intact.
And just in case, I decided to give my blood to the bandit. The result is the transformation of the whole body into a black puddle of blood.
And as a result, the experiment without additives in the demon's blood failed! Still, the bandits were weak, and if you compare their bodies and strength with the holy knights, it is obvious why the weakest died in the process of transformation.
I also did not forget to eat the souls of all the bandits, my characteristics, although not much, but increased, thanks to the souls.
Although I now have a book on alchemy, but I need time and a suitable place for new experiments. So Teacher Dayron and I returned to the Castle for my further training.
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5 months have passed and my Father returned a week later from negotiations, and reported that an alliance had been formed between the Kingdoms: Vampires, Fallen Angels, Youkai. He also said that he would be even more busy, so Sitri and Gremori would still be engaged in the ceremony.
Soon the Mother was due to give birth. Everything necessary for the birth of more heirs to the throne has already been prepared. Since there's not much I can do for all of this, I decided to take up training and spend time with Greifia and Yui.
Greifia is already 3 years old and she often wants to play with me and spend time together. We play hide-and-seek and catch-up, guessing games, etc. With Greifia, of course, it's fun to spend time, but when I leave, she, like any child, tries to stop me and wants to play more. I had to promise her many times that when I come back I will play with her in the thicket. So I have to play with her more and more every time.
With Yui, it was more or less simple, well, it's with whom to compare. Yui often wants us to go on dates. But she and I can't leave the Castle just like that without security, and she doesn't want to have dates. Of course there was an option with Milim, but she doesn't want to do that either. So Yui and I walk around the Castle and spend time together. Of course, there are few places for dating in the Castle, but there are still enough beautiful places.
As for Milim, we went to different places with her as usual, and every time it ends with a fight with monsters. Of course, it is useful for me to fight monsters, it helps me not to lose shape. I also learn more about each kind of monsters through battles with them.
I'm in Purgatory right now. Since I have five mana stones [ur8] left, and the number of hits in Purgatory is getting smaller. I rarely entered purgatory, and only when I was strong enough to kill more demons than last time.
Now I am among a pile of corpses: blue, red, gray demons. I recently learned how to control the "Destruction Mode". As a result, my maximum is 48 seconds, and I need 1 hour to activate it again. In this mode, all my stats become 10 times bigger. Skills also increase their level for a short time, but this does not happen with all skills, but only related to my racial abilities.
The current state of the demon killing quest is [27/80] gray demons, [126/150] red demons, [304/350] blue demons. Thanks to the power of "destruction mode", I was able to kill more demons than last time. Of course, for the sake of completing the quest and curiosity, I gave freedom of action to this mode. Then I regretted it. When I woke up, I was back among the pile of demon corpses, but my body itself was almost on the verge of death. If it wasn't for the healing potions [ur8], then I would have glued the fins there.
Niva said that all this time and without a break, all I did was kill, kill, kill, tear flesh, burn, eat. In general, he was a killing machine. After all, I found a whole crowd of demons in that mode and just jumped into its center and started killing everyone. And here's the result - I'm lying half-dead among this pile of corpses.
Of course, thanks to all this, I have shortened the duration of the quest, but if next time I am so unlucky to wake up, then I will die faster. So I decided only as a last resort to give free rein to this mode of destruction. Although the regime is dangerous for enemies and allies, but in the decision between life and death, what is needed.
So I decided to go back to training with Teacher Dayron.
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After a couple of days of recovery from Purgatory, I'm currently sparring with Teacher Dayron. At the same time, Yui is watching the duel between the student and the teacher.
It must be hard for Yui to learn magic alone. I can't provide her with a teacher. After all, with Yui's talent, few people can find the right method of development for her, and even if there is, it is difficult to trust such. After all, the Teacher has influence on the student. But even if the teacher can't influence Yui, he will still be close to the Royal Family. It will be necessary to solve this problem for Yui in the future, because such a talent cannot be lost. By the way, her status is like this now:
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{Status.}
[First and Last Name - Yui Diablo]
[Level - 49 ]
[Mage Class]
[Age - 283 ]
[Gender - female ]
[Race is a true vampire. ]
[Racial abilities - Vampire eyes, high regeneration, high physical strength, blood element, high magic power.]
[Abilities - Wind magic[ur7], Lightning magic[ur7], Pentagram magic[ur5], Seal magic[ur5], Illusion magic[ur5], Space magic[ur3].]
[Skills - mana control[ur8], blood control[ur3], wind control[ur6], lightning control[ur7], pentagram control[ur4], illusion control[ur3], space control[ur2], wind arrows[ur7], wind bows[ur5], wind cover[ur5], wind acceleration[ur3], wind vortex[ur6], wind fury[ur4], wind vacuum[ur6], wind tornado[ur7], clean air[ur4], air funnel[ur5], storm barrier[ur6], lightning arrows[ur7], lightning spear[ur6], lightning cover[ur6], lightning claws[ur5], thunder cat[ur4], lightning strike[ur6], lightning wall[ur5], lightning shield[ur4], lightning needles[ur2], heavenly thunder dragon[ur1], cerberus chain pentagram[ur3], barrier pentagram[ur5], snake chain pentagram[ur5], portal pentagram[ur3], teleportation[ur3], communication spells[ur3], push spells[ur3], dimension locking spells[ur3], mana ray spells"[ur5], space warp spells[ur2]. spells of "Weyr Chains" [ur4]. ]
{Features}
[Strength - 213 ]
[Dexterity - 191 ]
[Endurance - 7861/7861]
[Protection - 176 ]
[Mana - 37322/37322 ]
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-*Ding*-
My sword abruptly defended itself from Teacher Dayron's blow on my neck. I thought too much during the fight, as always, I need to stop this habit.
- Don't get distracted, my wayward student. If you weaken your defense too much, I can't guarantee that I won't kill you by accident. Teacher Dayron said in an emotionless voice.
- I'm sorry, Teacher Dayron, but it's hard for me to get rid of this habit. I said with a smile. But from my words, Teacher Dayron intensified the onslaught on the sword that is blocked by my sword, to my neck.
-*Creak*- the sound of metal on metal
-*Clang*-
- If you can't get rid of this stupid habit in the usual ways, then you will have to, as I said during our first meeting. Through the pain! Teacher Dayron said, and then he abruptly disappeared and...
-*In the past*-
-*Shh*-
When Teacher Dayron disappeared from my field of vision. I started looking and felt it behind my back using echolocation[ur4], but due to the difference in speed, the next thing I felt was pain on my back. And fell to the floor.
- Meliodas! Yui shouted. And I shouted back:
- Yui, don't get involved, ... Agrh... this fight is not over yet! I shouted to Yui, with pain on my back. I started to rise slowly, holding my sword in my hands.
-*Cap*-
-*Drip*- the sound of a drop of blood falling.
-*Cap*-
-*Cap*-
- Haaa...* Inhale*... And you don't think, Haaaa... Why are you overreacting, Teacher? I asked breathlessly, still with the same smile. Since the teacher is already used to my high regeneration, he knows how to inflict a wound from which I will feel pain much longer.
- I'm still surprised by your determination to fight and not just let yourself be defeated. Every time, you get up and keep training. Meliodas, tell me, why do you want to become stronger? Teacher Dayron asked, still in the same emotionless tone and without any changes on his face.
I smiled even wider at his question and said:
- To begin with, answer, Teacher. Why do we need power? I asked the teacher.
From my question, the teacher under the bandage raised his eyebrow a little and said:
- Strength is needed to stand above others and do what you want, as long as you have strength, you can achieve great success or great achievements. The teacher replied in an emotionless tone, although there is a bit of irritation in his tone. Probably because of the stupidity of the question.
- You're right, I don't know why I need strength. I can answer now that I need it to protect my loved ones. - I answered the teacher's question.
-* Inhale * Remember my words, you are my wayward disciple, never set your goals just to achieve strength. Otherwise, there is a chance that all that remains is only strength. Never forget and do not reject the helping hand of those who are next to you. Continue. - Said the teacher and ...
-*In the past*-
-*Whistle*-
The teacher disappeared from my field of vision again. I didn't waste any time again and quickly activated the combination: "five senses" and "echolocation", and began to wait for his appearance. Since the teacher is not a fool, I did not waste a lot of mana for the sake of a large radius of vision.
The next thing I felt was movement from 3 sides. The teacher did this trick a couple of times to deceive my feelings. He's just moving too fast for my senses to detect the starting point. Because of this, the teacher makes me raise my instincts. He wants me to often not rely on my skills, namely on other ways to understand when death is near you.
I did something that was much more reasonable than just standing. I raise my right hand above my head, then cover it with mana, and then quickly lower it to the ground and....
-*Bam*-
-*Crackling*-
-*Crackling*-
-*Crackling*-
-*Explosion*-
Because of the huge impact force of my blow, the earth gives huge cracks, and then huge chunks of earth rise into the air. And from such a sharp and no bigger earthquake, Teacher Dayron lost his balance for a while, and now I see him. Without wasting any time, I make quick jerks and jump on huge flying stones, and then I swing my sword to attack Teacher Dayron.
The teacher quickly regains his balance and sees me running towards him, and for this he is already preparing to take a blow from my sword. I smiled slyly, and then when my sword was already a centimeter away from the teacher's sword, I lower the hilt of the sword, and then clench my fists. And I abruptly bend my back straight to the blind spot of the teacher's protection.
When the teacher did not feel the force from the sword that he was blocking, he abruptly begins to change the direction of the sword towards me. Expecting this, I quickly make a dash right at his defenseless zone near his stomach, aiming directly at his ribs. When my fist almost hit him, I heard the teacher's voice:
- Not bad. You surprised me, my wayward student, but that's not enough yet. The teacher said next to my ear, and then...
-*Explosion*-
I was abruptly thrown away from the teacher right 100 meters away from him. When I regained my mental clarity and balance, I quickly got back on my feet, but then...
-*Whistle*-
-*In the past*-
A teacher appeared right in front of me, then he touched his sheathed sword, and then he disappeared from my field of vision again.
-*In the past*-
I remember his habit of hitting me in the back every time to show how weak I am. I quickly use up my entire mana reserve and cover my back with mana for protection.
-*Ding*-
I heard and felt the metal hit something hard. Then I heard the teacher's voice:
- Well done. - Said the teacher's voice behind me.
And I answered him:
- Shall we continue? I asked with a smile. Although I smile at him, I doubt that he sees, but it has become a habit for me.
- I hope you'll surprise me with something else. - The teacher said and we continued.
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After a long sparring session with the teacher, I still lost. Right now, my head is resting on Yui's lap, and I'm recovering mana with stamina. Although the fight was difficult for me, but for the teacher it seemed like a normal warm-up. I still need to speed up my progress.
While I was thinking, I didn't notice how the teacher came up to me and said:
- Well done, my unlucky student. You pleasantly surprised me and finally acquired a useful habit and ability. Teacher Dayron said. I try to turn my head to him and looking at him, I almost understood what he was talking about, but decided to clarify:
- Can you clarify, Teacher? I asked with a tone of curiosity.
- You were able to discover the ability of "mana explosion" in yourself, and you also acquired the habit of protecting your back. Although not immediately, but acquired. Teacher Dayron said.
"So it was a mana explosion?" - I asked the teacher, but Yui answered me:
- Yes, Meliodas, what you did was the "mana explosion" ability, with it you can release all your mana to freedom and use it as a powerful explosive power. "Explosion of mana" not everyone can open, because this ability requires you to have good control and intimacy with mana. Yui said, stroking my hair with a smile on her face.
- Does it mean that mana has become a very close part of me? Is that what you mean? I asked Yui.
- Yes, but it doesn't happen for everyone. Due to the fact that mana flows well through your body and does not reject you in some parts of it. An explosion of mana can only be carried out if mana completely submits to you and does not reject. Yui replied.
- And if she rejected me? I asked. I was very curious about this, of course I read a little about this ability, but when a pretty girl tells you this, and especially at this time you are lying on her lap, it is very pleasant.
- Then, at the moment of release, at best, a part of your body will explode, and at worst, you will completely explode. Yui said in a serious tone. So that's how mana can react. Perhaps the soul also reacts to something like this, then we need to study this phenomenon, and so this is a good addition to my combat power.
"Yui is right, that weak explosion was a mana explosion. This ability is rare for warriors. But if this ability appears in warriors, it is very useful in battle. I advise you to make this ability much stronger in your free time than this time. If the changes are not 3-4 times more, then our battles will be much more painful for you. Teacher Dayron said. Then he started to leave, but before that he added, "In this fight, you were able to make me fight seriously for a short time. I hope that soon you will be able to surpass me. - The teacher said goodbye.
I turned my head to Yui and asked:
"Yui, what did he do when I almost hit him with my fist?" I asked Yui.
"He just released all his mana and merged it with his aura. That's how the explosion came out, which threw you away from it. This method is very complex and requires a lot of mana from you. You can say he has spent 50-60% of his mana now. Yui replied. And I was thinking about her answer.
If the aura can be used as a catalyst for mana, then there are other uses for it. It will be necessary to conduct an experiment with the aura. Although the technique that he was able to throw me away required almost all of his mana, not very effective in a normal fight. But at the most extreme moment, to throw the opponent away from yourself, this technique is just right.
It is also necessary to take into account the last words of the teacher. If I could make such a master be serious, then I have become even closer to the power that I need. But I still need to remember his advice, even though I caught the meaning, but it's worth remembering.
- Meliodas. - Yui said my name, but I get distracted from my thoughts and look at Yui.
"What is it, Yui?" I asked in a questioning tone.
- Meliodas, tell me the truth, why do you need strength? Yui asked me.
- I can't answer this question completely honestly, but half of the reason is to protect those who are dear to me. And don't doubt, Yui, I won't forget about you. I said, putting my hand on her cheek and stroking her.
- Thank you, Meliodas. Yui said with a smile, and then she slowly removes my hand from her cheek.
We looked at each other with a smile until we left the Training Hall.
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After that, a couple more days passed and the days of childbirth have already begun. My father was late, but he showed up. When all the guests were gathered, many discussed politics, trade, the alliance between the Kingdoms, etc.
At the same time, I was next to Yui and we were having fun together and waiting for when we would be called to meet my new brothers/sisters? But my premonition told me that this was not good.
And after 2 hours, a maid came up to Yui and me and said:
"Young master, Meliodas Diablo, your mother calls you to her room. She asked me to tell you that the birth is over. The maid said.
- I see. Yui, let's take a look at the new family members? I said with a kind smile.
- Yes, I also want to look at the future members of your family. Yui said.
"No, Yui, to our family members, you are also part of this family. You don't have to worry about the fact that not everyone recognizes this, know that you are a "Diablo" and this is a fact. - I said in a serious tone.
- All right, Brother Meliodas~. Yui said with love in her voice.
- That's better, and now let's go. I said with a smile, walking to my Mother's room.
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When we got to the Mother's room, we immediately knocked. Of course, I can go in like that, but now I came without my Father, so I can't bother my Mother after giving birth like this.
-*Knock-Knock*-
-*Knock-Knock*-
-*Creak*-
After a couple of seconds, the maid opened the door and let us in.
When we entered, Yui and I saw a picture of a Father holding one child in his arms, and a mother lying on the bed and hugging the second child. When we get close enough, my father turns to me and says:
- Meliodas, meet your younger brothers. - Said the Father. And I showed a face of surprise from such news. The mother , without losing time , probably decided to say:
- Hihih, don't be so surprised Meliodas, just be happy that you now have younger brothers ~. - Said the Mother giggling.
- I am glad to see them! And what are their names? I said in a questioning tone. My mother decided to answer me with a smile on her face:
- We named the first one "Zeldris", which means "dark moon" due to the fact that the color of his hair is dark as night. The youngest was named "Vali", which means "unbridled". - My mother told me in a cheerful tone. And I tried to hide my surprise from such news.
"Can I see them?" I asked my parents.
- Of course, but you be careful, they just started to fall asleep. - Said the Father handing me my younger brother.
When I looked. I see black hair and eyes almost dark in color, and there was a little brown color. I realized that I was holding Zeldris, the younger brother of the original Meliodas. It looks like Zeldris is now my little brother too. Poor Zeldris, he's the youngest everywhere. Although he also has a younger brother.
- He is very calm, it looks like he will have a strong character in the future. - I said what I think about Zeldris.
Then I returned Zeldris to his Father and went to his Mother. I decided not to take the youngest brother from my Mother, but just to see his appearance.
When I looked. I see ashen and slightly silver hair. I also see blue eyes that go well with his hair. Now I'm pretty sure that this is "Vali Lucifer" from the anime "Demons of High School DXD".
- He has very beautiful hair, just like Greifia's younger sister. But I feel that there will be a lot of problems from him in the future. - I said my conclusion about my younger brother. If he has an original character like that Vali, then I will have a big headache.
- Hihihi, Meliodas, do not immediately make such hasty conclusions, they are still small. I hope in the future you, Meliodas, as an older brother, will help them become strong and will protect your brothers and sister. My Mother said, giggling.
"... Yeah, I'll... try, Mom. I said a little haltingly, imagining what these two brothers could do. Well, at least Zeldrdis will be much calmer, I hope.
"Yui, do you want to hold your brothers too?" Yui's Mom asked.
- Uhm... Yes, I wouldn't mind it. Yui said in a shy voice.
I decided to check their status just in case.
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{Status.}
[First and Last Name - Zeldris Diablo]
[Class - No]
[Level - 1]
[Age - 6 months]
[Gender - Male]
[Race - Supreme Demon 6%]
[Racial Abilities - Dark Matter (not available), Hellfire (not available), High Physical Strength (not available), High Regeneration (not available), Demonic Aura (not available), Demonic Transformation (not available), Berserk (not available).]
[Abilities - no]
[Skills - no ]
{Features}
[Strength - 1 ]
[Dexterity - 1 ]
[Endurance - 10/10]
[Protection - 1 ]
[Mana - 100/100(not available)]
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{Status.}
[First and Last Name - Vali Diablo]
[Class - No]
[Level - 1]
[Age - 6 months]
[Gender - Male]
[Race - Demo-Lucifer 5% ]
[Racial Abilities - Demonic Aura(not available), Partial Demonic Transformation(not available), Demonic Element(not available), Holy Element(not available), High Physical Strength (not available), High Magical Power(not available), High Regeneration(not available), High Endurance(not available available).]
[Abilities - no]
[Skills - no ]
{Features}
[Strength - 1 ]
[Dexterity - 1 ]
[Endurance - 10/10]
[Protection - 1 ]
[Mana - 800/800(not available)]
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- (Niva, how do they both have such rare pedigrees?) I asked Niva in my head.
[They got them because of one of your hidden desires. Jin told me this personally, so you can be sure that it's true. They also went through bloodline mergers. But apparently Zeldris passed without consequences. Vali got access to two opposite elements at once.] - Said Niva
- (I really wanted to have brothers, but I didn't specify which ones. Well, you can say it will be fun to fight with Vali. After all, with such potential, Vali will be a good sparring partner in the future. ) - I said in my thoughts.
I was also surprised by the "demonic element". Of course, I have heard about this element, but in this world it is difficult to awaken the "demonic element" from demons and it is present in very small quantities. It turns out that two bloodlines were able to awaken the hidden potential of demons from this world.
[*Sigh*How hard it is with you, Master.] - Said Niva in an irritated voice. I did the wisest thing and ignored her complaints.
And my family is getting weirder and weirder. Although I remember that Greifia didn't have any changes in race. How difficult it is with all this. It will be necessary to conduct an experiment on merging bloodlines in the future.
Then I started helping my Mother calm down her younger brothers and put them to bed.
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