Chapter 893 I Promise

Chapter 893 I Promise

?893 I Promise

As Dominique continued her grooming ritual, Mira's mind wandered to the task ahead: training.

'Should I impart the Harmonic Trinity Cultivation Technique to her first? That might be a bit too early, but it couldn't hurt to find out. However, before anything, I think I should help bring her to the peak of the Foundation Realm. As the Core Formation is a threshold, almost like a transformation, we can integrate any special techniques during that time.' She theorized, though her evidence for this was lacking.

She had no idea whether Dominique's breakthrough into the Core Formation Realm would be similar to hers–a full-on evolution.

However, regardless of whether it was or not, she needed to find or create a personalized cultivation technique with Dominique, teach her the Harmonic Trinity technique, and find out what core formation recipe would suit her best.

That was just the beginning, as she had to ensure that she squeezed out every ounce of potential within Dominique as she advanced through the Foundation Realm.

After the bath, Dominique dragged Mira to a secluded part of the resort, where a massage therapist in white, floral clothes awaited them. "Mother, you'll love this! They use a special technique that not only loosens up the body but can even cleanse your meridians of any potential toxins," Dominique explained.

Mira, still feeling slightly out of her element in such a relaxed setting, followed Dominique to the massage area. The therapist greeted them with a warm smile, "Welcome. We have prepared a special treatment that complements your unique physiologies."

Dominique gleefully hopped onto the massage table. Mira, more hesitantly, laid down on the adjacent one. As the therapist began working on Dominique, Mira felt hands gently press into her back, kneading away the tension. Despite her initial reluctance, she couldn't deny the growing sense of relaxation spreading through her body.

As the therapist's skilled hands worked their magic, Mira's thoughts drifted to the training she planned for Dominique. 'It will be rigorous,' she mused, 'but it's necessary. She has so much potential. I need to ensure she realizes it.'

The session continued in comfortable silence, punctuated only by the occasional sigh of contentment from Dominique. Mira, for once, allowed herself to fully relax, her usual alertness fading into the background.

After the massage, Dominique, bubbling with energy, announced, "Next, we have a special yoga session designed for beastmen!" Mira raised an eyebrow, intrigued.

The yoga instructor welcomed them with a calm smile and led them to a tranquil space overlooking a lush garden. "This session will focus on poses that enhance your natural agility and strength," she explained. "Let's start with the Coiling Dragon pose, which is excellent for core strength and balance."

Dominique followed the instructor's movements, gracefully bending and twisting her body into a pose that mimicked the sinuous motion of a dragon. Mira watched for a moment, then attempted the pose herself. She felt the stretch along her spine and muscles, a sensation both unique and refreshing.

"Focus on your breathing," the instructor guided. "Let it flow with your movements, like the wind through leaves."

"Tea ceremonies are about more than just drinking tea," the tea master explained. "They are a practice of mindfulness, a way to connect with the present moment."

Mira sipped the tea, savoring its flavor and warmth. She found the ceremony's slow, deliberate pace calming. It reminded her of whenever she would visit Aelina at the top of the mountain, as the woman always seemed to have fresh tea ready.

'However, instead of dealing with that old witch, I'm here enjoying my time with this kid.' She thought, trying to push Aelina's face out of her mind. Just thinking about that old, scheming woman made her blood pressure rise a notch.

The Team Master spent the next hour or so showing Mira and Dominique how to properly serve tea, the intricacies of making it, spotting quality teal leaves, proper heat control, and more.

Though Mira wasn't all that interested in tea, as she rarely drank it–or anything for that matter, it did feel nice to just sit down and learn more about the subject.

As the ceremony concluded, Dominique leaned over to Mira. "Today was amazing, Mother. I feel like I've learned so much, and not just about training or killing."

"Mmhm." Mira hummed, giving her a light nod. "...It wasn't bad."

The little blood fox beamed and dragged her Mother to the last spot.

As the sun began to set, they found themselves sitting beside a tranquil ice lake with streams of molten lava underneath. Dominique leaned against Mira, her head resting on her shoulder.

"Mother," she said softly, "Thank you for spending time with me today."

Mira wrapped an arm around her daughter, pulling her closer. "Hmmm~"

Dominique smiled, "Promise we'll do this again?"

Mira nodded. "...."

'I promise, my daughter.' Mira thought, but almost as if she understood her, Dominique's eyes widened, and she snuggled deeper into her Mother's embrace.

The girl fell asleep almost instantly. Mira inwardly chuckled and carried her to their room.

That night, as Mira lay in her bed with Dominique by her side, her mind had reached a state of true peace. She realized the importance of these moments of connection, not just for Dominique but for herself as well.

'Tomorrow, the training begins,' she thought.

'But today, we rest.' Her last thought before drifting off to sleep was a promise to herself to find more moments like these, to balance the demands of their lives with the need for simple, human connection.