The air was frigid inside Carmilia’s residence, the cold biting at every inch of exposed skin. Yet, in the heart of the icebound courtyard, Lila stood with her arms raised, her breath coming in shallow, focused bursts. The harsh cold no longer affected her as it once did; she had been training under Carmilia, the Ice Queen, for weeks now.
Every day had been a grueling battle to master the Ice Jade technique—a complex skill that required flawless control over one’s mana flow and the ability to infuse it with the essence of ice.
For weeks, she had failed, over and over, as Carmilia watched from the sidelines, her sharp gaze never wavering, her words often as cold as the frost that coated the courtyard. But today, something felt different. The flow of mana inside Lila was smoother, clearer, as if the ice itself was guiding her.
Carmilia, standing in the corner with her arms crossed, observed Lila closely. Her face remained expressionless, but there was a hint of expectation in her eyes. She had pushed Lila to her limits, forced her to confront her weaknesses, but Carmilia knew this was the moment that would define Lila’s progress.
"Focus," Carmilia said, her voice like a cold breeze cutting through the silence. "Feel the ice in your veins. Become one with it."
Lila closed her eyes, shutting out the biting wind, the cold stone beneath her feet, and even the distant sound of the frozen lake. All that mattered was the flow of her mana, the rhythm of her breath, and the image of the Ice Jade—the crystallization of her power. She could see it now, clearer than ever before. The shimmering, translucent jade forming within her, its surface cold yet radiant.
With one final breath, she willed the Ice Jade into existence.
A sudden surge of power flowed through her, and the courtyard around her seemed to still. In her palm, a small, glowing shard of ice began to form. It was pure, gleaming with a soft blue light that pulsed in rhythm with her heartbeat. The shard expanded, swirling into a perfect jade-like crystal, hovering just above her outstretched hand.
She had done it.
The Ice Jade hovered there for a moment, its cold light illuminating her face, before she clenched her fist, absorbing its energy back into her body. The courtyard returned to its natural, icy state, but the air around Lila felt different—colder, but in a controlled, refined way.
Carmilia approached, her icy demeanor unwavering. She stood before Lila, her piercing blue eyes inspecting the faint traces of the Ice Jade still present in the air. After a long pause, she nodded, her approval subtle but clear.
"You’ve done it," Carmilia said, her tone softer than usual, though still sharp. "The Ice Jade is yours to command now. But don’t think this is the end. This is just the beginning."
Lila, still catching her breath, nodded. Despite her exhaustion, a sense of accomplishment filled her chest. She had finally overcome the obstacle that had held her back for so long.
"Thank you, Master," Lila said, bowing her head slightly in respect. "I couldn’t have done it without your guidance."
Carmilia waved her hand dismissively. "Spare me the gratitude. You succeeded because of your own strength. But now it’s time for the real training."
Lila looked up, surprised. "The real training?"
Carmilia turned on her heel, gesturing for Lila to follow. "Yes. Now that you’ve mastered the Ice Jade, it’s time to mold you into a true wielder of ice. Your combat ability needs sharpening, your reflexes need honing, and above all, you need to understand the deeper connection between ice and power."
She led Lila out of the courtyard, the frost on the ground crunching beneath their feet. The temperature seemed to drop even lower as they ventured deeper into Carmilia’s residence, eventually arriving at a vast, frozen arena, its walls lined with jagged icicles. In the center of the arena, a series of complex ice formations stood, some resembling beasts, others towering, crystalline structures.
"This," Carmilia said, gesturing to the arena, "is where you’ll learn to truly master your element. You’re no longer just a student—you’re ready to be molded into a weapon."
Lila’s breath hitched, but she steeled herself, her resolve firm. She had come this far, endured so much, and she wasn’t about to falter now. For Kaelen, for herself, and for her future, she would become stronger.
Carmilia turned to face her, the intensity in her gaze palpable. "Your journey starts now, Lila. Show me that your will is as unbreakable as the ice you command."
With those words, Lila stepped into the arena, knowing that the path ahead would be even more difficult than before. But this time, she was ready. She had the Ice Jade within her, and she would wield it with all the strength she had.
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Kaelen sat cross-legged in the quiet room, his eyes closed in deep concentration. The dim light of the candles flickered gently against the stone walls, casting faint shadows that danced with the stillness of the air.
The sound of the gentle waves outside, crashing against the hull of the Star Trailer, was a distant hum—just enough to remind him of where they were, yet distant enough to not break his focus.
He had his mind connected to the Book of Honor, a system within him that only he could access—a repository of knowledge, memories, and abilities from the past wielders of the Blade of Eternity. It had become a ritual for Kaelen, sitting in silence, meditating on the immense power that had been passed down to him. But today felt different. Today, he was searching for something new, something more.
As the pages of the Book of Honor turned in his mind, Kaelen’s breath slowed. The entries of ancient sword techniques and powerful combat arts flowed past his consciousness, each one with its own story, its own user, its own legacy.
Kaelen felt a sense of awe every time he opened this part of his system—it was as if he could hear the voices of the past warriors, their spirits guiding him toward the next step on his path.
Suddenly, his mind’s eye stopped at a page that glowed brighter than the others. The title at the top of the page was bold, etched in radiant silver: Sword Constellation.
**Sword Constellation (10,000 Mana points)
**Description: The Sword Constellation is a celestial sword technique that draws upon the power of the stars. When activated, each swing of the blade leaves behind a radiant trail of light, forming a constellation in midair. These constellations unleash powerful, precision strikes on enemies, mimicking the vast and interconnected energy of the night sky.
The technique is known for its speed, precision, and the overwhelming force of its final strike, which descends like a meteor.
The technique was created by a legendary swordsman known only as the Mysterious Sword, a warrior who lived centuries ago and was said to have unlocked the secrets of the cosmos itself. The Mysterious Sword was a reclusive figure, shrouded in myths, known for appearing in battles with no allegiance, fighting with otherworldly skill.
He was believed to have traveled across realms, studying the flow of energy in the stars, and ultimately developed the Sword Constellation as his signature move, allowing him to conquer foes with the power of the universe. His disappearance remains a mystery, but his legacy endures through this technique, passed down to only the most worthy wielders of the Blade of Eternity.**
The moment he focused on it, a wave of energy rushed through his body. Images flashed before his eyes—stars twinkling in the night sky, each one connected by thin, glowing lines, forming a constellation that danced with the rhythm of a blade.
It was a sword technique unlike any other—a move that could call upon the power of the stars themselves, each slash forming a bright streak of light in the sky, creating an intricate, deadly pattern. It was a skill that seemed to belong to the heavens, wielded by a warrior who could transcend the limits of mortal combat.
Kaelen’s heart pounded as he saw the cost—10,000 Mana Points. The price was steep, almost everything he had built up in his journey thus far. But something about this skill called out to him, resonating with his very core.
This was the technique he had been waiting for.
Without hesitation, Kaelen focused his mind on the skill, feeling the pull of energy from deep within his mana pool. The moment he committed, he felt a sharp surge of power rush through him, as if his body was being torn apart and rebuilt at the same time. Every muscle tensed, every fiber of his being strained, as the system consumed all 10,000 of his Mana Points in a single sweep.
The room around him seemed to fade for a moment, and in its place, the night sky opened up above him. Stars glistened, thousands of them, forming constellations that seemed to swirl in unison with his own energy. He could feel their power, their ancient wisdom, coursing through him.
The blade of eternity, which lay across his lap, began to glow faintly, responding to the new technique now etched into Kaelen’s soul.
The Sword Constellation had been unlocked.
Kaelen’s breathing was heavy as the surge of mana settled back into him. He opened his eyes slowly, feeling the weight of the new power. His body felt exhausted, but his spirit was electrified. He knew this technique would change the way he fought, allowing him to unleash something far greater than anything he had wielded before.
As he sat in the stillness, Kaelen clenched his fist, feeling the connection to the stars themselves—knowing that when the time came, he could bring them down upon his enemies with a single swing.
A small, confident smile crept onto his face. The journey ahead was still long, but with Sword Constellation, Kaelen was ready for whatever battles lay in wait.
In the back of his mind, he thought of the challenges that still awaited him, especially the battle convention in Aetheris. His heart swelled with determination. He would grow even stronger, not just for himself, but for his friends—Morris, Guinevere, Sofia, and Ethan.
And for Lila. Always for her.
With that thought, Kaelen stood up, his body still humming with the residual energy from unlocking the technique. He knew he needed to rest, but excitement bubbled within him at the possibilities the Sword Constellation would open.
Tomorrow, he would begin mastering it.