Chapter 43 - The Ark Of Assessing The Valkyrie

Meanwhile, just after the kids had left, the a.d.u.l.ts were still on the topic of training the kids. With Z going in-depth about Mavislin's performance. But of course, there was no mention of the mixed attack Z had to deal with. And Z was hoping to never reveal that.

"So, what do you want to know about the training for that young Valkyrie?" asked Z, rubbing his head through his outrageously curly hair.

Baldwin's golden fringe had been originally tied up but was now free to dangle, covering his eyes. Gillian remained still, his gaze was hard to read. Ysabeau was the only one capable of breaking the silence.

"Was she afraid?"

"She was, at some points. She wasn't scared or anything, until the last part. It was as if she's holding back," replied Z.

"She is just a child after all."

"A Child Of Valokia is no ordinary thing to behold, you know."

"I guess that's an effect from being raised by us for the past couple of years," said Baldwin, looking away.

"A few hundred years of being with Mages, never really fighting against each other. I guess she would rather see you as a family member."

"Her power does not falter me, so that's a bit of a problem. Her potential is at an exponential rank, but she still needs experience. It's the same as handing a gun to a baby. If she gets more training, she'd be able to be on par as Old Man Pond's power."

"Let's hope she won't have to face the burden of facing that disgusting Mage head on alone."

"Then again, you can't control fate. You can't keep cushioning her. At times, she would have to fight alone frequently. On a positive note, however, her main power can prove to be well-versed. Amalgamation Of Elements. The more Elements she learns, the more she can wield."

"Does Lost Elements count?"

Baldwin seemed hopeful towards the information he had just heard.

"Nope, unfortunately. Unless she'd managed to be like Gillian, it will be highly unlikely she would be able to wield Lost Elements. And even if she was able to, her mind would be shattered."

"But somehow or rather, she can copy spells as soon as she sees how the spell functioned. I thought she could harness the power of the stars, but the spell got negated right after a single attack. I've told her not to rely on such tactics in real combat."

"We've told her bunch of times not to do that..."

Before Gillian could continue, they felt Mavislin's Elemental Aura surge upwards. The four of them barged out the door, just in time to witness Mavislin destroying a human.

In a fit of rage, the stick man had switched to using brute force. His training from Baron Tuazon was not futile as he could match up to Mavislin's physical endurance.

"I can't lose to a monster!" yelled Ashley, allowing his anger to blind him.

Mavislin was undeterred at the man as she continued to block his assaults. She then had enough of this childish bantering. And decided to draw her bow, right in front of her opponent's face.

"If I'm this close, then I won't miss, right?" asked Mavislin, with a proud smile.

"Wait!" yelled Ysabeau as she tried to stop Mavislin.

The child instantly stopped her advance and dropped the human. She then looked at her mother with pleading eyes.

"But why?"

"Because you aren't allowed to. He's an ally to Minwoo, so we need him to build back the relationship between Mages and Humans," explained Ysabeau.

She ruffled the girl's hair. Mavislin smiled as she hugged Ysabeau.

"And when did I say that killing humans is okay?' asked Ysabeau, with a voice as stern as a mother.

Mavislin pouted and looked down. Minwoo rushed towards Ashley to help him out.

"Let's try not to anger anyone else, eh?" asked Minwoo, to his old pal.

"So, there are Mages who are that powerful..."

Minwoo shot a questioning look to Ashley.

"The reports from the villagers complained that a child had killed the entire mob. I wouldn't believe them. That's why I challenged these kids. But, she did prove me wrong, that she is powerful in combat."

"I've already warned you that she's not human! So why on earth did you go after her?!" shouted Minwoo, as he thought twice about asking Ashley for help.

"I could not accept that a child could kill without mercy," replied Ashley, getting up.

"So why'd you start the fight then?' asked Minwoo, utterly confused.

"I wanted to see it for myself. The little girl who was powerful enough to kill the village with no reason at all."

Raiyen scoffed as he swayed his head in dismay at the duo.

"Don't make me laugh."