Volume 5, Chapter 34 – Advancement of the Body

Volume 5, Chapter 34 - Advancement of the Body

Translator: LazyButAmbitious

“To think that Heian-kyo has so many Sacred Relics... perhaps some exist in the eastern countries?” Lily wondered

“Perhaps, but at least I haven’t heard of any. Even if one exists, no one has discovered it yet.” Kimiko replied, “Sacred Relics can be thought of as a heavenly path for advancement. Just as Magatamas are the foundation, Sacred Relics are the key to advanced improvement. It allows for further improvement of battle powers, and the higher your advancement realm, the greater the difference. It’s one of the reasons why the Sacred Relics are a point of contention between the great powers of Heian-kyo.”

“Thank you for the guidance Master Kimiko.”

When Lily was practicing the Lunar Blossom and Tsukuyomi swordstyle she had also sensed a sliver of lunar energy, it was immensely powerful. However both secret manuals have their specializations, neither described lunar energy in detail. Lily had a feeling that lunar energy could not be described through words, and could only be sensed and understood by oneself. Perhaps that was the reason why the great god Tsukuyomi did not author a manual for lunar energy... or perhaps there was some other taboo.

“Ah, right, Lily, it’s almost time, if you can still continue, then train here.”

“Thank you, Lady Kimiko.”

This was a chance of a lifetime, how could Lily surrender such an opportunity?

“If you can’t hold in afterward, remember to call me!” Kimiko left with a sly grin.

Lily could only pretend to not have heard anything and turned to face the painting.

Such a large painting, and what palace was depicted within the painting? Lily felt that this wasn’t the Heian palace, the palace within the painting was much larger. Every detail was worth examining, when looking at the trees and grass, Lily felt that she could sense a bit of the earth and wood concepts.

“This Himemiya Sen-no-Hana Painting is really amazing.”

Lily did not specialize in the concepts of wood or earth, so she could only vaguely detect the feeling. She felt that such a painting containing multiple concepts required different artists.

Her attention was drawn to the women, each in various different postures. Lily examined their manners, clothes, figures, charms, and the interactions between figures in an attempt to gain an understanding of the application of charm.

Charming or seductive, both involve the senses, the logic within Lily understood. However, it was a woman’s natural tendency to be dainty and delicate, the application of charm allowed a great increase in power while maintaining the natural daintiness and delicateness, perhaps this was a different sort of power than what Lily understood.

She sat down and calmed her mind to continue the comprehension.

Time passed, one hour, two hours... Lily’s understanding of charming intent had increased greatly, but the application of charm? That she had no idea where to start.

Three hours, four hours, five hours......

While her comprehension over charming intent increased, she still had no clues about the application of charm. Half of the night had already passed, she was getting a little bit frantic. An opportunity worth a thousand magatamas, she couldn’t possibly fail could she?

“Hm...? Wait...” A flash of inspiration hit.

Perhaps......

Instead of applying the charming intent into an attack, just circulate the intent throughout the body? She decided to put her thoughts into action immediately.

She knelt down on her knees, her posture becoming more elegant as she circulated her charming intent throughout her body. As she merged the intent into her body, her manners and postures were gradually affected. As a woman, this did not feel unnatural to her. Except, she was a reserved person, she did not like being flirty.

Kimiko naturally emitted a sort of charm, Lily felt it would be best if she escaped immediately. “Lady Kimiko, I, I have official business during the day, I have to go.” Lily made up a random reason.

“Lily.” Kimiko grasped her hand, a wave of weakness ran up her arm, if Kimiko insisted...

Kimiko pulled out an unadorned ancient text, “Bodybuilding does not only rely on comprehension, only when you use other methods in tandem will the effect be maximized. This book lists various methods for women to train, take it back for a look. Compliment your comprehension with these methods, it will be of use to you.”

“Yes, thank you, Lady Kimiko.” Lily bowed deeply.

“Don’t be so reserved, ahaha, come play more in the future. Oh right, Lily, are you carrying something some fox gave you? I can feel the weak fluctuations, let me see it.”

Lily pulled out the peace talisman from her obi, this talisman she had received from a fox when she enjoyed a kitsune udon. She believed this would bring her good fortune, so she always had this hanging on her sash even after changing clothes.

“Ah... so it was a kitsune peace talisman, looks like we’re really fated to meet. Look——”

With a poke, Kimiko caused the words inscribed on the talisman to start emitting a light golden glow.

Kimiko returned the talisman to Lily’s sash, and whispered into Lily’s ear, “If you really encounter danger, inject your spirit power into the talisman, as long as you’re near Heian-kyo, I’ll hurry over. But remember, this can only be used once, so only when you’re in real danger, understand? My darling~”

“Ah, understood...” Kimiko’s warm and gentle words made Lily feel tingles over half of her body.

“Nnn, then go, prepare the payment when you come back, or... well you understand. Our relationship nonetheless, business is still business.”

“Thank you, Lady Kimiko, I will definitely prepare money when I return.”

“Tsk, there’s no need to emphasize money, my darling.”

“Li, Lily is leaving!” Hearing Kimiko’s soft seductive words made her want to collapse into Kimiko’s arms, she barely controlled herself and hastily fled.

“What a stubborn little girl, but perhaps that’s where her charm comes from?” Kimiko laughed while watching Lily’s hips as she fled.

“Nariaki!”

“Meow! Sister Kimiko!” the young bakeneko girl swiftly appeared clinging to Kimiko’s arm. She had woken up in the morning and had been sneakily watching the interactions between Lily and Kimiko.

“Nariaki, have you forgotten what I’ve said? It’s not proper for women to randomly touch.” Kimiko sternly taught.

“Nariaki is so sad, Lady Kimiko is so affectionate with sister Lily.”

“Tsk, don’t look like that, I’m very pure and innocent. But thanks to you, I got to know lil Lily. You deserve a reward.”

“Thank you Lady Kimiko, Meow.”

“Right, Nariaki, secretly investigate where Lily lives and what she has been doing recently. I feel... like she constantly has some issues in mind.

“I obey, Lady Kimiko!”