ONLINE: Blades of Eternity

The next day, Kaelen stood alone on the open deck of the Star Trailer, feeling the cool ocean breeze brush against his skin. The vastness of the sea stretched out before him, while the sky above was bright and clear. This was the perfect place to start mastering the Sword Constellation technique. The power he had unlocked the previous night still hummed faintly in his core, waiting to be unleashed.

Taking a deep breath, Kaelen steadied his mind. The day ahead was one of focus and discipline. He gripped the Blade of Eternity tightly, preparing to channel the power of the stars into his swings.

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"Kaelen!" a familiar voice called out, breaking his concentration.

He turned to see Guinevere approaching, her fiery red hair tied back, and wearing simple yet elegant casual clothes that flowed with each step she took. The softness of her outfit was a contrast to her usual mage robes, making her look more relaxed, but her presence was still commanding.

"Morning," she greeted with a small smirk. "I see you’re starting your training early."

Kaelen nodded, trying to keep his mind focused on the task at hand. "Yeah, I need to get a handle on this new technique. It’s... a bit intense."

Guinevere crossed her arms, leaning slightly as she eyed him. "Well, don’t blow up the ship while you’re at it. Last thing we need is you tearing this place apart."

Kaelen chuckled, rubbing the back of his neck. "I’ll try not to. But, uh, maybe you should stand back a bit. Just in case."

Guinevere rolled her eyes. "I’ll be fine. Just don’t embarrass yourself."

With that, Kaelen took a few steps away, positioning himself in the center of the deck. He inhaled deeply, feeling the stars align within him, as if each breath connected him to something vast and cosmic. The technique had felt so powerful when he first unlocked it. Now was the time to see what it could do.

He raised his sword high, preparing to execute the Sword Constellation for the first time in real combat practice.

In a swift motion, Kaelen brought his sword down, and for a moment, everything seemed perfect. Stars twinkled in his vision, and glowing lines began to form in the air around him, tracing the outline of a constellation. But then, something went wrong. The energy he had summoned began spiraling uncontrollably, the constellation warping into jagged streaks of light, sparking erratically.

"Uh... Kaelen!" Guinevere called out in alarm.

Before Kaelen could regain control, the constellation lines lashed out wildly in all directions. One of the rogue streaks of star energy ripped through the air toward Guinevere, and in an instant, her clothes were shredded by the violent burst, leaving her standing there in nothing but her rosy-red underwear.

The fabric of the underwear was modest but form-fitting, with delicate lace trimming the edges which compliments her bursts from both sides, a stark contrast to her usual fiery and powerful demeanor.

Kaelen froze in horror, his eyes wide with disbelief. "Oh no, Guinevere, I—"

But before he could finish his sentence, a barrage of fiery explosions burst from Guinevere’s hands, fireballs slamming into him as she yelled furiously. "You idiot! Look what you’ve done!"

Kaelen was sent sprawling backward, smoke rising from his singed clothes as the barrage of fireballs ceased. Guinevere’s face was flushed beet red, her fiery temper matching the embarrassment in her eyes. She quickly covered herself with her arms, glaring at Kaelen with absolute fury.

"I told you to be careful!" she shouted, her voice shaking with equal parts rage and humiliation.

Before Kaelen could even try to apologize, Guinevere turned on her heel and fled the scene, her face still a deep shade of red, her hair whipping behind her as she disappeared below deck.

Kaelen lay there, staring up at the sky, groaning softly. "Well... that could’ve gone way worse."

Splash!!

Kaelen groaned again as he tried to push himself up from the deck, still feeling the sting of Guinevere’s fireballs on his skin. Just as he steadied himself, a sudden wave of water surged up from the ocean below, crashing onto the deck and soaking him to the bone. He blinked in shock, wiping the water from his eyes to see Sofia standing at the edge of the ship, a triumphant grin on her face.

"Surprised you with that one, didn’t I?" she said, giggling as she controlled the water like an extension of her own body, making the waves dance playfully around her. "That was for what you did to Guinevere!"

"Come on, Sofia! I didn’t mean to!" Kaelen protested, shivering slightly as the cold water clung to him. "It was an accident!"

"An accident? You turned her into a fashion disaster!" Sofia laughed, flicking her wrist to send another small splash of water his way, making him flinch. "You’ve got to be more careful! Or maybe I should just keep this water ready for when you mess up again!"

While Sofia’s playful banter was meant to lighten the mood, Kaelen couldn’t help but notice two boys on the ship watching him with expressions of envy. Eldric and Ethan stood nearby, their eyes wide, a mix of admiration and jealousy evident on their faces.

"Kaelen, man, you just destroyed Guinevere’s clothes and got away with it. How do you do it?" Eldric said, shaking his head in disbelief. "I’d give anything to have a girl like that react to me like she did to you!"

"Seriously," Ethan added, leaning on the railing with a smirk. "You’re like a magnet for trouble—and girls! Just make sure you don’t turn them all into water balloons next!"

Kaelen felt his face heat up with embarrassment as he glanced at the two, their joking only amplifying his mortification. "Yeah, well, I’d prefer to keep my limbs intact, thank you very much."

As the laughter and teasing continued around him, Kaelen couldn’t help but chuckle along, the tension in the air easing just a little. "Alright, alright, I’ll work on my technique. But can we just agree not to bring the waterworks back into this?"

Sofia laughed, summoning a small orb of water to hover over her hand. "No promises! You might need a splash of reality check every now and then!"

With that, Kaelen returned his focus to his training, shaking off the embarrassment as the laughter of his friends echoed around him, a reminder that even in the chaos, camaraderie thrived.

But while the teasing and laughter continued on the main deck, Morris could be seen in a secluded corner of the ship. The gentle rocking of the Star Trailer calmed him as he closed his eyes and centered himself. Standing tall with his feet firmly planted on the wooden deck, he focused on his breathing, shutting out the noise around him.

After a few moments of meditation, Morris suddenly sprang open his eyes, a spark of determination igniting within him. He gripped his scepter tightly, feeling its familiar weight in his hand. Drawing upon the mana flowing through him, he began to concentrate. The air around him crackled with energy as he summoned the essence of the five elements—earth, water, fire, air, and spirit.

In an exhilarating display of magic, a multicolored ball of shimmering mana began to form above his scepter, each hue representing a different element. Rich greens swirled with vibrant reds, cool blues danced alongside bright yellows, while a soft white light pulsed in the center, embodying the spirit that connected them all.

Morris watched in awe as the ball of mana expanded, growing larger and more brilliant with each passing moment. The thrill of successfully manifesting the elemental energy filled him with excitement and confidence. "Yes! This is it!" he exclaimed to himself, unable to contain his joy.

The surge of power coursing through him was invigorating, and he could feel the potential radiating from the orb. For the first time, he felt truly in tune with the elements, as if they were dancing to his command. He knew this wasn’t just a display of power—it was a stepping stone toward mastering his abilities.

With a broad grin on his face, he turned to head out toward the others, eager to share his newfound accomplishment. But just as he took a step, the vibrant ball of mana flickered, and Morris’s concentration wavered. Panic flashed in his eyes as the orb began to destabilize.

"No, no, no! Stay together!" he muttered frantically, attempting to regain control. The swirling colors started to swirl chaotically, threatening to explode into a wild burst of elemental energy.

Morris clenched his teeth, focusing all his will into stabilizing the mana. "Calm down! Focus!" he shouted, channeling every bit of his training and intuition into the chaotic energy.

Just then, the noise from the main deck came rushing back to him—Kaelen’s laughter, Sofia’s teasing, and the vibrant camaraderie of his friends. That reminder of unity fueled his determination. Drawing upon the bond he shared with them, he managed to rein in the wild energies swirling in the orb.

With a final surge of concentration, Morris successfully condensed the multicolored ball back into a stable, glowing sphere. He held it above his scepter triumphantly, a gleam of satisfaction in his eyes. "I did it! I actually did it!" he shouted, unable to contain his excitement any longer.

As he rushed out to join Kaelen and the others, the vibrant orb pulsed gently in his hand, a symbol of his growth and potential, ready to share his triumph with his friends.