While Raizen was busy getting beat into the dirt. A meeting was taking place in the darkness of outer space.
POV Yamaal
“I greet Lord Raeyon”
“What stage is the Tutorial in?”
“It is currently in stage 4.”
“So, I made it in time. Good.”
I watched as Lord Raeyon, surveyed the expanse that was outer space before eyes settled in a particular location where nothing seemed to be.
Of course, I knew what or better yet, who he was looking for, and I knew what would be coming next. Shit. I pray to the Meic Lands that a war doesn’t start due to this meeting.
“Infernal. A moment please.”
Ah its started. A Domain Realm Cultivator had no reason to be respectful to a Second Stage Immortal, but dammit, this is a special case, Lord Raeyon.
There wasn’t any noise or any movement at all for a few minutes before the area Lord Raeyon was staring at began rippling slightly, then the Infernal Elder appeared before us.
“What do you want.”
It was more of a statement than a question, and she didn’t do anything to hide the flames dancing around in her eyes. If someone else at her strength were to speak to Lord Raeyon like that back home, they would have long since been ripped to shreds by the finest Meitals.
“I will keep it succinct. My kind would like to sponsor the young Infernal participating in the Tutorial.”
I watched as the flames in her eyes grew in intensity after Lord Raeyon spoke.
“You mean, you want to use him.”
“No. I said sponsor.”
Is it getting hotter…?
“Describe your sponsorship.”
“A spear and labor.”
“He will decide for himself.”
After she said that, she immediately vanished, as if she was never there.
“Tch, I can’t find her anymore...
“Let’s go we have work to do.”
I simply nodded and allowed Lord Raeyon’s power to envelop me, and we quickly teleported.
~ ~ ~
Though while Raeyon and Yamaal teleported to who knows where, a particular Infernal had just arrived on a small ship. Though small in this case meant the size of a large yacht. Of course, the second she got on the ship she activated numerous formations meant to hide the vessel from prying eyes.
POV Zal
““We greet Elder Zal.””
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“Mhm. The Tutorial has a few weeks left. Make sure you’re prepared. It is imperative you both make a good first impression.”
“Elder Zal…may I ask a question?”
“Speak.”
“…What if he rejects us?”
“Then that is the will of the Eternal Flame. It is not to be questioned. Control what you can, be diligent in your servitude, and maybe one day his favor will smile upon you.”
“I understand Elder Zal, thank you.”
“Good, both of you return to your quarters. Do not forget to read up on the Meitalc people. There is a chance you all will be rubbing shoulders soon enough.”
I watched as the boys entrusted to my care gave me a swift salute before retiring to their chambers.
They were good seedlings.
If this new Patriarch had a decent head on his shoulders he wouldn’t waste time accepting them in his retinue. Though at that point it would be up to them to earn his favor. He of course is unlikely to know what it means to be the head of a new Infernal Lineage but once I impart the necessary knowledge, he like all the others before him will need to grow his power and his future clan.
Hopefully, Frian and Lirian will take this opportunity with vigor and discipline, as their immediate futures depended on it. Their parents paid a price to give them this opportunity that many other young Infernals their age was dying to have, so it would be a shame if it failed.
Sigh Even though I said it would be the will of the Eternal Flame if he were to reject them, It’s the duty of Seniors to educate their Juniors, and I will be sure to do so if says something foolish.
Hmph.
Pov Frian
“Ahh Liri I’m nervous!”
“We’re both nervous dammit.”
“What would father say if we returned with the news of failure?”
“Ahh stop thinking about it Fri!”
“I can’t help it! We came all this way for this chance! We would have to compete with thousands of others in the Clan’s Trials for a similar opportunity back home, but here its just the two of us!”
“It means we can’t slack off in the slightest Fri! Ah let’s go to the training room! We need to be able to fight alongside him properly and bring death his enemies without fail!”
“Elder Zal said we needed to study you dimwit! We can train later.”
~ ~ ~
While Frian and Lirian were stressing about their future, Raizen had just finished his training with the Outpost Leader…
POV Raizen
As I laid on my back staring up at the sky above me, my body was still bleeding from places I can’t even feel at the moment.
The Outpost Leader didn’t let up for even a moment. This was likely worse than how I looked after cultivating which was saying a lot.
Though despite all of that, I felt this was likely the most fruitful training session we’ve had. Despite my victories against these Goblins, I wasn’t so naïve to think I was some gifted spear master now or anything, so I knew I was lacking in many ways. This type of training will be wonders for me to help fix that.
The last thing the Outpost Leader said to me before vanishing was that I should visit his office, once I’ve rested. So, I’ll heal up, head over there, then have another big talk with the others, and go from there.
Sigh no rest for the weary.
Anyway. It didn’t take long to heal enough to the point I was able to walk without wincing too much and made my way over to my house to wash up, before heading to the Outpost Leader’s office.
Though what he said confused me a bit.
“I want you to try cultivating to the 6th Cycle.”
“What? Didn’t you say doing that could be fatal? Shouldn’t I wait for some time before even attempting it?”
“I cannot force you, but your healing has improved to a rate that I didn’t expect. There is a chance it is possible for you to push through to at least the 7th or even the 8th Cycle in one go. Though I do not recommend going that far this soon. At the moment I would just like for you to attempt to cultivate to the 6th Cycle and describe what you feel.”
Well no harm in trying I guess.
"Alright give me a moment."
I sat down, and began the cultivating process as usual. Closing my eyes, meditating on the ambient Qi in the air before attempting to pull a single wisp inside my body. It was then I felt another barrier. It was weak though...Shouldn't it be stronger than the barrier to the 5th Cycle?
Why was it so weak...?
"Well, there's a barrier but it's not as strong as the previous one for some reason. It feels as if I can break through it, but I'm not sure If I want to."
"I see...I'm not 100% certain as to the reason why the barrier is weaker than the previous one, but I'm sure it has to do with the fact your an Infernal. I do not know how your body behaves, nor do I want to find out at the moment, but it appears you can advance a bit quicker than expected for now. Though I do agree patience should be exercised here."
Just more things to ask the Elder I guess. I told the Outpost Leader I had to go and when I decided to advance I'll let him know.
For now, I want to go finish this talk everyone.