Abyssal Chronicles-Chapter 1163: Training or Getting Beaten?

"Learning? Training? Seriously, is any of this actually necessary?"

"Master, you are the ruler of this Trial Space and the master of the Abyssal demons. The peace of this world is built upon your personal strength. You can only act as a neutral third party balancing the two major forces if you are strong enough. Relying solely on the power of your Authority is not true strength. So, learning more is not a bad thing."

"Since you put it that way... fine."

...

Yumo finally agreed to the proposal under Yue's persuasion.

After all, the children's training had not ended yet. As their mother, she just stayed in the forest every day. Eating, bathing, sleeping, reading novels... Yumo felt like she was about to grow moldy. As a Level 9, she still had an incredibly long life ahead. It was time to find something meaningful to do.

Learning various techniques,

And magic and such?

Perhaps it was not a bad choice.

Additionally,

Yumo was quite curious about Yue wanting to be her teacher. She decided to try it herself to see where this Feather Duster got the confidence to teach her.

She was clearly the master, yet this girl often looked down on her.

Hmph,

It was time to re-establish my authority!

Guided by such thoughts, Yumo changed into a black bodysuit and followed Yue to the ice plains near the northern part of the Winter Forest. Then... Yumo awkwardly discovered... she seemed to have greatly underestimated her own Feather Duster...

...

To achieve the training's purpose,

Yumo followed Yue's suggestion and suppressed her power to around half-step Level 9. This was roughly the same level as Yue.

Then,

Training began.

Yumo charged forward without hesitation to properly teach Yue a lesson for looking down on her master. Each attack was full of power and speed. Her fists whistled through the air and her footwork was steady. Her movements were fluid and fierce as she displayed her superb techniques. Yumo's skills were not exactly impressive, but she should have had an absolute advantage compared to Yue. After all, Yue spent all day transformed into a Feather Duster hidden in Yumo's inner space and had even less experience.

However,

Yue appeared completely at ease facing Yumo's fierce offensive. Wisdom sparkled in her star-like eyes as if she could foresee Yumo's every move.

Yue danced across the snow with nimble steps. Her figure was like a drifting shadow as she skillfully dodged Yumo's attacks. She not only excelled in defense with perfectly timed dodges, but her counterattacks were even more unexpected. Finding the right moment, she threw a punch that sent Yumo stumbling back several steps. The impact scattered the snow and shattered the ice cliff behind her!

??!

Huh?

"How??"

Yumo was suddenly a bit dumbfounded.

However, very soon, Yumo became even more dumbfounded.

Because, she discovered that Yue was not a combat novice at all! Instead, she was an absolute expert!

She easily broke through Yumo's moves and counterattacked. Yumo had not landed a single hit on Yue after fifty exchanges even though today's training content was close combat.

Instead, she was the one getting beaten up?

Yumo felt she would probably already be dead if Yue were a powerhouse at the same level and she had not activated her Authority.

This,

This girl?

How is she so good at fighting?!

Yumo was confused for a moment while passively defending. However, she did not seem to have much time to think about this problem. As the master, how could she willingly let Yue bully her? Yumo focused all her thoughts on how to break through Yue's attacks and regain some ground.

Otherwise, would she not lose all face as the master?

However, as it turned out, Yumo's face was probably completely lost...

The next instant, Yumo suddenly raised her hand and swiftly grabbed Yue's wrist. Seeing both of her opponent's hands under control, a trace of joy finally appeared on Yumo's frustrated face.

"Hmph! Got you!"

However,

Yue's mocking voice reached Yumo's ears before she could gloat for even a tenth of a second.

"Please, Master, can you stop staring at my fists? Pay attention to your opponent's overall movements, okay?"

Before she finished speaking, Yue suddenly kicked and landed directly on Yumo's bottom as if to give her an unforgettable impression. This strike clearly used the Feather Duster's special effect.

...

"Ahhh! It hurts, it hurts, it hurts!"

...

Yumo suddenly crashed onto the ice plain amid the shrill screams. On the other side, Yue had no intention of holding back. She pursued without hesitation, pressing Yumo and continuing her assault.

"Foolish Master, remember that enemies won't give you time to catch your breath! Once you take a hit, you must adjust immediately. Don't squat there crying about the pain!"

"Pay attention to defense when attacking. Don't forget to sense your surroundings once you start attacking."

"Master, are you stupid? Don't make a sound when feinting!"

"Don't charge in like a blockhead. Your moves need to be adaptable!"

...

Yue lectured Yumo seriously while beating her. Yumo grew increasingly frustrated and completely lost the confidence she had before training started.

Ugh,

This,

This girl!

Why doesn't she give her master any face! Give me some face and let me counterattack a few times! Ugh...

Yumo grumbled in her heart after suffering yet another redirected counterattack while passively taking hits.

Yumo pouted in frustration as she glanced at the star-eyed girl charging toward her with no intention of showing mercy.

Also, she was not sure if it was her imagination, but most of Yue's attacks?

Seemed to, all be aimed at her butt!

You bratty girl!

Never changing your ways!

Are you training me?

Or using training as an excuse to spank my butt?!

She let her guard down for a moment while complaining internally, and her butt took another hit.

"Ahhhhh!"

...

And so,

Yumo's bottom was slightly swollen after the first day of training...

Yumo's days became fulfilling from that day on... The black-haired girl thought about one thing every day: how to regain her dignity from Yue.

--

One month later,

Mengxi was dressed in royal robes in the grand cathedral of the Church Nation Asumos's capital. She solemnly bestowed blessings upon several new Church Wings.

Mengxi finally let out a long sigh of relief after completing the ceremony and entering backstage under the expectant gazes of thousands.

"Phew."

The silver-haired girl sighed.

The Church Nation was not in good shape after being messed with by Asar and the Alliance saviors. Especially after many high-ranking officials had been purged, numerous tasks had fallen onto Mengxi's shoulders.

It made her quite irritated.

She clearly wanted to stay by Yumo's side, yet she was tied down by all this official business?

Ahh!

So annoying!

Mengxi could not help but complain. While complaining, the silver-haired girl also made up her mind to quickly train new talents and then dump all the work onto them!

...

A white-haired elderly official slowly walked into Mengxi's resting room just as she was complaining.

"Your Majesty..."

The visitor was the new Prime Minister of the Church Nation; Haifi.

Mengxi immediately composed herself after this capable and loyal elder entered the room. She replaced her negative expression with her usual elegant and holy demeanor.

"What is it?"

"Your Majesty, there is an important matter to report."

Haifi spoke respectfully after approaching Mengxi.

"Recently, terrifying energy fluctuations have been continuously coming from the Winter Forest in the north. The citizens are somewhat anxious. May I ask what exactly is happening?"

"You do not need to worry about this. It is just the Goddess educating those Abyssal demons. It is not a sign of an Abyssal demon attack. Rest assured."

"Oh, I see..."

Haifi patted his chest in relief after receiving this answer.

"That is good, that is good..."

According to the divine revelations from Her Majesty and the Goddess, the Goddess wanted to create a world where Abyssal demons and humans could coexist...

Although they had to obey the Goddess's will, people still harbored deep fear toward Abyssal demons due to hundreds of years of history.

Any disturbance in the Winter Forest would make human society uneasy.

Not to mention the terrifying tremors that occasionally came from the northern part of the Winter Forest now.

...

Mengxi was aware of the citizens' unease.

"Tell the believers that the commotion in the northern forest is the Goddess teaching those Abyssal demons. There is nothing to worry about."

"As you wish, Your Majesty."

Haifi did not linger after receiving Mengxi's response. He hurriedly left Mengxi's room to quickly suppress the fear spreading within the Church Nation after bowing and taking his leave.

After the room returned to silence,

Mengxi looked somewhat puzzled as she gazed northward through the window.

"Wifey has been quite rowdy lately. Suddenly taking up training? I thought it would just be a passing fancy, but it has been over a month now."

Although it was good for her to find something meaningful to do instead of lounging around all day...

Making such a big commotion every day and making the citizens anxious has actually given me quite a bit more trouble.

Sigh,

Baka, if you don't give me some compensation, I won't let you off!

Hmph.