Chapter 268: Mother-Daughter Dragon Training.

Chapter 268: Mother-Daughter Dragon Training.

[Humanize (Minor)] inflicted on [Young Sunfang Dragon, Hestia Atsuko Kargryxmor]

Mother and I sat down on the floor where she asked me to transform to my [Humanize Lv. 1] form with her. Now looking like two complete humanoid lizardmen with wings and horns, Mothers scales suddenly brightened up in color before they started floating up in the air. Her silver dust followed them, flying and moving above us like water.

I marveled at how pretty it looked. Controlling your scales and silver dust with impeccable control. It was like telekinesis. However, when I looked back down to ask Mother how to do that, I noticed how she still had scales on her arms and legs. They should have been bare and naked. I mean, where did the scales over my head come from?

Are you curious? Mother asked. Just like Yorshka, Mother could speak in her full dragonewt form, explaining that I just needed to be in the form more often to practice speaking so I didnt need to rely on [Telepathy] to speak in the future. The wyverns had the same problem.

In any case, I nodded to Mothers question.

This is why I made you focus on learning how to shed, Hestia. Molting is the basis of this ability. We might call it scale control, but the truth of this technique is that we only use the oldest layer of our scales..

[Ah, that makes sense. If you were to peel off your scales, that would leave you vulnerable at that naked spot? A perfect place to attack.]

Exactly. What good technique would leave you vulnerable for an extended time? Scales are to dragons what influence and power are to humans. We dont like losing them. However, a single layer of our carapace that will molt away a week later? Even then, dragon scales are tougher than metal.

[And you can simply eat the shed scales up after the fight. No waste, and you dont hand them over accidentally to your enemies.]

Ive shed my scales three times at this point. Every single time, I had to eat that bland, molted skin. I was thinking of frying them, but Mother said to not cook the scales, as it reduced the nutrients. Thankfully, I could add condiments to aid the taste, but Mother just lectured me on not being picky with food.

Im not that picky.

In any case, Mother began her teachings.

To control your scales for combative usage, you will need to master molting, mana control, and manipulation of your element, so [Pyrokinesis] for you as well as [Draconic Aura].

[[Draconic Aura]? That seems random?]

Not at all, Hestia. Why do you think its called [Draconic Aura]? Its exactly because only dragonkins may use it. Mother smirked. But, seriously, we need this ability since, without it, controlling all these scales would require massive amounts of attention to control perfectly.

True. Looking at the thousand scales still hovering above, I could imagine how seriously annoying it would be. I would have to dedicate multiple parallel minds to use it effectively, probably making the skill useless outside of practice.

However, our aura isnt just some pressure to intimidate or scare off overconfident hunters, it is also our field of dominance. Like a fire attracting fireflies, or treasure luring in greedy adventurers. To us dragonkins, our aura attracts and empowers our elemental alignment.

[Like gravity? Oh, wait, maybe its like Saoris twin catalysts? We made it from the electro sac of a lightning wyvern who could control an electromagnetic field.]

Hmm, in essence, yes. The stronger your [Draconic Aura], the further you can control your scales.

Mother then began displaying examples of this ability, using her scales to instantly form a protective dome around us before transforming it into a spike that froze anything it touched. Her control over her scales was completely flawless, even able to move the scales into individual units all while she explained how she was doing it.

Its about linking your mana with your scales in a similar manner to using [Delayed Cast] or [Continuous Cast]. However, you will leave the movements to your [Pyrokinesis] skill, I mean, [Volcanic Blaze] skill. Its all about your elemental control. You need to control fire as if its another limb. Fire control must come to you so naturally, you can dance and sing with your flames through the night without rest.

[ I mean, Im confident in my ability, but through a whole night? Thats a bit rough for my mind, Mother.]

And that is why its called training, no? Its supposed to be hard so you can reap the benefits for it later on. Just be glad that Aurena enhanced your [Pyrokinesis] into a unique skill. That should make it easier on you. Just think of this as furthering your mage training while benefiting your dragon side. Of course, when we do this, we will do it in your dragon form. You need to get better acquainted with it.

Mothers scales then flew under her, carrying her up like a flying carpet before moving her away from me. It was a signal. She was telling me to transform now.

Humanization.

Once the mana mist was gone, I had once again assumed my dragon form. I then moved away from the others training inside Mothers cave, following Mother towards the opposite end of it.

However, scale manipulation can be done any time. Its a seamless process that requires practice over weeks and months or maybe even years. You need time to master it. And you need to train it every day for as often as you can. Use your scales like limbs and it will make your life easier. Mother stopped once we arrived at the location, and turned around. Try it now. Even if you think you cant control your scale-dust, we should see where your limits are. I shall be your guide, my whelpling.

And if my scales were to accidentally explode, I wouldnt hurt anybody. Mother thought it through.

Fire is your element, Hestia. Your scales have molted three times now, so they should be stronger and filled with more of your mana. They are fire, like your mana. Think of them as such. They are fire, and you are their master. You are the lord of inferno. To you, fire is but another pawn to dominate. Think of your scales and scale-dust as such!

Mothers way of explaining the process had a bit of a tyrannical or dictatorship vibe; she truly was a dragon. Her attitude fitted one. And, it certainly was clear enough for me to understand.

Like fire, huh? So I have to imagine myself being on fire Like when I was in [Symphonie des Feuergottes]s finale movement. My body is fire. I have to think of it as such. And now, I have to control it.

I first went through the process of molting, letting my mana flow through my whole body, repeatedly letting it seep into my skin. Once I could feel a loose layer forming above my scales, I injected more mana to speed up the process. I still had some problems with the process, but I was getting better and better while my scales felt sturdier.

Good. Now, you must remove them, Hestia.

Im still at the stage of having to rely on [Unheilge Engel] to remove the molted skin, but Mother just needed to use her silver dust and her mana to do the same. To become better, I had to spread my wings. Learn more techniques.

As such, I began thinking of this skin as fire. Pure, destructive flames able to destroy the land with explosions and wildfire. However, I also knew fire could be beautiful. Like fireworks. Bright lights shining in the night like stars. And just as I used my flames for my performances special effect, I began controlling my scales in the same manner.

My scales are fire. They have my mana. I can control them like any other fire spell.

Just like how I used [Pyrokinesis], I expelled some of my mana outside my body, directing it towards the molted skin. Acting as if the mana was an extension of my physical body, I had it move whatever it was holding up.

With the sound of something tearing off, I looked down to see a pale red sheet slowly getting torn off from my body. Now knowing I could do it, I increased the strength of my control and peeled it all off my body. Instead of throwing it away, I imitated Mother and had my molted skin hover above me, using the method I did for all the flames Ive used since I received [Pyrokinesis].

And there it was. My old skin, flying above me like a waving flag. I wanted to be proud. I did exactly how Mother instructed me to, but the issue was how ugly it looked. Unlike Mothers scales, which gave the illusion of her scales coming directly from her body, mine was this ugly piece of paper. Why?

Are you curious why there's such a difference from mine? Mother seemed to have read my mind somehow. I nodded, as I had a feeling she knew what I was confused with. Youve only learned how to molt your entire outer layer as a whole, not individual scales at the same time. Instead of a unified skin sheet, you need to molt each scale individually without creating a connection between them.

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Ehe~

I felt a sudden sense of foreboding.

Training time flew by quite quickly at this point forward. Mother and I may have some quality mother-daughter time with all this training, but boy was it mentally exhausting. I did eventually manage to molt ten or twenty individual scales and move them, but I gave up on being able to control my scale-dust. There were too much to control.

Still, maybe later down the road, it might become possible, but for now I had enough to do with only twenty of the full scales, let alone the dust. It required too much focus at this point. Mother was correct that my [Draconic Aura] had some effect on my scales and fire, but I still couldnt feel it. This gravity-like feeling wasnt there, sadly, so I had to control my scales with my parallel minds. Which was weird, since I could control fire so much better than this.

Hmm, more practice should be the answer, but I think we'll test your [Volcanic Blaze] skill next time, Hestia. Unique skills are always harder to predict without using them. Have you done any tests yet, Hestia?

I shook my head. [With what time? Im either training with Yorshka, taking care of my spell training, or practicing for the concert. Now, I'm training with you and Kramps. I know I should probably have checked on it sooner, but it kinda slipped my mind.]

Then I will help you with that on another day. I also think today is enough with the scale training. Let us not do too much and take a breather. After dinner, I wish to check on your core, Hestia.

[Humanize (Moderate)] inflicted on [Young Sunfang Dragon, Hestia Atsuko Kargryxmor]

And with that, the training ended and we all left Mothers cave. As a group, we went to the dining room and, along with those who werent preoccupied with other things, ate together. Well, it was really just Grimnir and Daichi that were busy with other things. Grimnir usually didnt eat with everybody when he was in a working mood, not letting anything stop him, not even hunger. Daichi was probably being forced to stay.

Welcome! Hope you all had a busy day! Food is ready! Tamae came out of the kitchen with Svena and Josine behind her. But surprisingly, Asaka was there, too.

Yo, some food for everybody. Eat it while its hot, yaaaaay. Asaka came out with a pot full of stew, still managing to sound aloof despite her expecting face.

So, that is where she was, huh?

Freshly made food was always better. What could make it better? Eating food with your friends and family.

Ahhhhh, so tiring, Kohaku complained while gouging down her food. After this, I need a shower and bath.

How are you tired after training with me all the time, Kohaku? You need to toughen up a bit, Yorshka scolded her at the dining table. Your Stamina should be high enough to endure it, so stop complaining. It spoils the food after we all broke a good sweat.

What?! Come on, Dame Yorshka, I just want to complain a bit. Let out some stress, nothing big. Hmph!

Sure, I wont. Well, I guess this might be a good time to take it slow and just let Saori and the others handle stuff. Oh! Or, Ill just learn how to throw a meteor at people~ Hahahahaha!

Meteor?

Once again, Mother showed me that there was still so much I had to learn. But, for now, Ill just take a dip in the hot spring with her.

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