Chapter 237 - The Ark Of True Aetherial Bow

Mavislin wasn't giving Ysabeau any rest as she followed the flying victim, assaulting Ysabeau with more attacks. The two battled it once more, still using their hands. They were essentially doing some deforestation but the Old Chapel didn't mind.

Only Bryan was left to watch, still trying to figure out the opening. However, the two were much too fast for the normal eyes to track. Soon, the first to pull out a weapon was Ysabeau as she drew out her Aetherial Bow.

"Behold, this is the True Aetherial Bow. What Raiyen used that day was merely a replication. So don't think you stand a chance at this," explained Ysabeau, brandishing the bow.

"I am well aware of that thing. And the wielder as well," replied Mavislin, with her sly smile.

While Raiyen used the bow by borrowing from the upper skies during the fight against Tiamat, this bow was different. Borrowing does not mean owning it. This bow was the original copy. The real one. It had always belonged to Ysabeau since she was the one who made it.

The power difference between the two is game-changing since one is merely a copy. The spells that Raiyen used against Tiamat were miniature compared to the true capability of the real one. Instead of opening portals to use power from the Upper Skies, the actual bow can generate the power from that realm.

That meant it could conjure up even the strongest of tempests and hurricanes without using much effort. And though opening portals doesn't sound taxing, it was a hefty load on Raiyen during the fight.

Meanwhile, if Ysabeau were to use any attacks that belonged to the Upper Skies, it doesn't take a toll on her. For instance, Dosura Star: Gleaming Pulverise, doesn't require too much of Ysabeau's Elemental Energy.

But if she uses one of her own spells, like Archery of the Frosted Heavens, she uses more power than the default spells of the Aetherial Bow. It is true when Raiyen said the Upper Skies were a realm that is beyond the understanding of beings.

There were dwellers in the Upper Skies. That place houses those who had fallen but wielded the Lost Elements. Then there are messengers. As a form of stability, the Upper Skies' dwellers are never to mingle with the other worlds or realms. And vice versa, unless granted permission by the messengers.

These messengers, otherwise known as the Gemstones of the Skies, were like guardians of the Upper Skies. They determine who could go through or who gets kicked out. They defend the area since their massive form can wipe out battalions with ease.

And to even reach them, one has to go through countless others. Only one planet births these creatures, Belfura, home of the Bahamuts. The only Lost Element capable of being an all-rounder.

The Lost Element of the Bahamuts. Since Ysabeau is the only surviving Bahamut's, there is no one left to wield this Element. It can be passed down but if one did not have the capacity or strength to wield, their body will crumble. This Lost Element was dubbed as the Element Of Gemstones.

It was not as powerful as the other Lost Elements, but it had no true counter Element since Gemstones can posses another Element as well. For example, sapphire allows the user to use Water Elements. Whatever Element has been used, the Gemstone Element can produce it as well.

Mavislin sensed the tide change and promptly drew out her battle weapon. Her whip won't do any good against bow and arrow so she had to depend on her shield. The two both held their weapons up, only waiting for someone to attack first.

Ysabeau drew her bow, making a blue arrow appear out of nowhere. Mavislin took a defensive stance, ready to face the attack, head-on.

"Devour the hatred, expel the aura. Link them together, unite them. Archery of the Frosted Heavens!" yelled Ysabeau, as a torrent of arrows came hurling down towards Mavislin.

Upon impact, it created a huge shock wave of ice and dust, spreading throughout the area. Mavislin was being pushed back, despite all the times Lord Atlantia had to counter other enemies. The Valkyrie refused to back down, standing tall as she braved the attack.

She had to change this battle's tide to favour her side, or else her results could not justify her running away. It had been so long since she crossed weapons with Ysabeau. Ysabeau always decided against it, Mavislin was too precious. The training was usually with Z or Raiyen.

Baldwin was banned from entering the arena with her since conflicting Elements would destroy both at max capacity. Gillian's fighting style did not match up to Mavislin so there wasn't a need for him to train her too much.