Apollo's Pov.
I smirked seeing Niko control his senses it seems his early training as a knight can now be seen. It wasn't all for nothing, he hadn't forgotten them.
However, he wasn't the only one who had accomplished something. Alya was able to find the stalker jaguar as soon as she threw her anxiety away. It seems her ability as a pathfinder is helping her find things like a stalking magical beast.
"They are improving fast"
Alicia smiled as she saw the shadow models of the stalker jaguars return to their real appearance.
However, despite their improvement, I can still see some who are struggling.
In the end, their emotions are their main enemy. If they can't control it and let it manipulate them instead, then it will be difficult for them to assess the situation and take action for it.
More of them are giving their answer until a single figure remains standing confused.
I couldn't help but feel worried.
It's already behind you, what are you doing?
I almost shouted wanting to warm him but he must pass this by himself. They all need to do this in order to increase their survival in case they were to encounter an enemy.
Not all times I can be there, so they need to stand on their own.
"Aaron what are you doing delaying this" Alicia couldn't help but say.
I felt confused too, it should be easy for Aaron since his blessing can definitely detect the space occupied by the beast.
[I think he is refraining from getting too reliant on their blessing]
"Why? It's their power, they are supposed to use it and make it grow"
[Perhaps because of the incident with the monastery they saw God's blessings as a power that didn't belong to them. Similar to how they see you, they consider their blessings as something that won't be permanent to them]
[That someday like all the others it will leave them as well, so before they become too reliant and too attached to it, it is best to grow accustomed to its absence]
I felt conflicted, was it really like that?
"Why did the reason become so dramatic" I silently thought.
Though some part of what Jeremiah said may be right.
"They don't want to get too reliant towards God's power, perhaps they want to grow stronger by exploring more aspects of themselves"
It's not a bad idea, though it's best to get used to every power you have.
"Aaron"
I can hear Alicia panic it seems she really cares for everyone.
I wonder if she ever makes that face if it's me who is struggling.
I can't help but scoff, just the thought of it is impossible to happen.
These rosettes as well are larger and more complex than those of magical beast leopards, often enclosing smaller spots within them. Some stalker jaguars have melanistic (black) coats instead of purple, where the spots are still visible but more difficult to discern against the dark background.
Their eyes are typically blue hinting at their affinity to water, however, they also provide excellent vision for hunting in low light conditions common in the rainforest.
A beast known for its hunting powers and patience, a stalker jaguar.
"Nicely done everyone"
I said clapping my hands.
"Now I think you can find the others"
"Others?"
Jillian said as her smile disappeared when comprehended my words.
"There are more?"
Arabella asked and suddenly had a hunch about what magical we will encounter next.
"I thought that was the last boss"
Matilda exclaimed while still feeling the emotions that filled her a while ago.
"Nope definitely not it's just the opening act"
Alicia said while smiling mischievously.
"It's not stalkers but a different type of magical beast"
"Wait don't tell me we have to encounter anacondas here"
Me and Aicia remained silent at Niko's words making our classmates pale.
"Wait you mean the ones that are really good in camouflage?"
Casper asked as well finally feeling that they might finally lose a point.
Anacondas have a very big almost monstrous size and strength. However, despite their appearance, it is not easy to find them because they can mimic their surroundings and fool the eyes of other predators and their own prey.
"What is there to be scared of you found a stag a while ago"
"But it was because magic is involved"
"Those giant snakes don't use magic to hide their bodies exclude this chemical stuff to change their appearance according to their surrounding"
They began giving excuses until a hissing sound entered our ears.
I smirked as I heard it.
"It seems it's here"
I only said and my friends didn't liked it.