Chương 69: Chapter 59. Sharon's Solution

After a few hours, I was lying down exhausted. After doing some experimentation with everyone, I've discovered some things. The first being that Scarlet's Abilities eat through a decent amount of mana. That combined with the Multi-Summoning of Paula and Lily drained my mana quickly. So, I laid there, breathing heavily." Well, I told you that you should've been using me in training!"" Scarlet? You can hear me think?"" We all can! We just don't answer or only cut the Connection when you need privacy!""

You guys are pretty accommodating, aren't you?"" Of course!" All 4 responded to me. But I had a question for Scarlet." Scarlet, you said I should've trained with you more. Why is that?"" Because, like with Controlling your Mana Leaking, using my Abilities becomes easier with time and practice."" I see, I guess I'm going to have to add using your Abilities to my daily training menu. Just when I thought I had some leeway too."" You must seek to rise further if you have the time.

After all, you're contracted to me, John!" As I complained to Scarlet, Lily responded to me. I was going to reply, but before I could, I was interrupted by a familiar voice. Well, I guess we can talk later, can't we?" Hey, John, what are you doing here so early?"" Hi, Sharon, I'm here to tell you about a few things we just found out from Aqua." After greeting her, I explained what Aqua told us." It's great that they approved of us!" Sharon flashed a proud smile. She looked refreshed from the news.

She proceeded to ask me a question." So, why are you so tired, John?"" I've been practicing with my Summons, as well as Scarlet and Julia."" Who are Scarlet and Julia?" I Summoned the armor and sword for a moment to show her them. I then explained they both had personalities." What strange Items you have."" Yeah, I seem to attract a certain type of person." I stood up after speaking. I was getting ready to head over to the meditation fields, but Sharon asked me a question." Wait, John! Where are you going?"" Hm?

Oh, I was planning to go Meditate."" Well, how about instead, we spar? It'd be boring if I just practice my Forms. Why not have a match with me?" Sharon looked at me with a determined look. Seems she really wants to have a go at it. Well, why not?" Sure we can, Sharon. I'll spar for a bit. Just let me go and grab a training sword."" No John! Use me!" I stopped in my tracks. Scarlet yelled in my head to use her for sparring.

I explained to her that it was a bad idea, since I couldn't control her properly, I could hurt Sharon if I'm not careful." Why are you just standing there?" Sharon got my attention with a concerned question. I realized I just froze mid-walk and must have freaked her out." Sorry, Scarlet wants me to use her during our sparring session. I don't think it's a good idea. Since I can't control her well and my control with my Sword Techniques is still lacking compared to you, Sharon.

There's a chance one of us could get hurt."" You're worried about me, John?"" Of course! Why wouldn't I be? We're Teammates after all. Also, the entire point of sparring is to not hurt your sparring partner, right?" If you come across this story on Amazon, it's taken without permission from the author. Report it. Sharon started to blush at my words. Since I didn't want her to misunderstand, I elaborated a bit more. It seemed to have worked? Sharon began to speak to me."

Well, to be honest with you, this experience is the first time I haven't left a sparring session with some kind of a giant bruise on me."" Well, that might have more to do with your sword skills being better than mine. Regardless, I think I should grab a training sword, so we can get started." I turned and began to walk away. But Sharon started to speak again." Actually, John, use Scarlet while training with me." I turned back confused. Sharon was looking at me with a very determined look in her eyes."

Didn't you just here my explanation?"" Yes, but I trust you. Even if you don't trust yourself. Just let me go fetch my sword and armor."" I'll ask one more time, Sharon. Are you sure about this?"" Yeah! I just have a feeling you won't let me get injured, John." Her eyes showed faith in me. I couldn't go on with denying her, so I agreed and waited for her to grab her real sword. I guess if anything goes wrong, I can just use Holy Heal." See? This is Great! Now you can really start to practice with me!""

It won't be that big of a deal, Scarlet. I still won't be able to use your Abilities because my mana hasn't recovered though."" That is fine. I want you to truly be used to using me as a blade first. I want you to be as used to me as soon as possible!"" You're that concerned about me huh? Thank you, Scarlet."" We all are, John. You've run yourself ragged these past 3 months. We all worry about you I believe." Julia responded to me thanking Scarlet. Seems Scarlet is embarrassed from it.

Julia spoke with all the warmth of a mother. Before long, Paula began to speak as well." Ms. Julia is correct John. We are all worried about you."" If you exhaust yourself, it will negatively affect our performance, John." Paula and Lily joined in as well. Seems I have been worrying everyone for a while now..." Sorry about that. But I'll be able to relax a bit soon. Once I beat that idiot, I'll take a vacation or something." There was no response until Scarlet whispered out to me."

I'll accept this apology this once." I smiled helplessly at her. Before long, Sharon came running up to me. She was dressed in sleek black armor, with what looks like a longsword in a sheath. It was pretty intimidating. Almost like a Knight from Hell was coming to kill me or something." Hey, John! I'm all ready to go!" And then that mood was image was ruined pretty quickly as Sharon waved her hand above her head and lifted the visor on her helmet to show her face. Sharon was sporting a wide smile on her face.

Seems she really is looking forward to us sparring with real swords. Well, no reason to keep her waiting. I Summoned Scarlet and Julia's armor." It's interesting to see you don the armor. It just appears instantly."" Yeah, the mana cost is low, so even when I have a small amount, it's easy to Summon. And since it's pretty much instantaneous, I barely feel it equip to me." Sharon nodded to my explanation, and we proceeded to get into our stances. We began our sparring sessions.

Sharon's sword was a pure white blade that looked like a sharp piece of white jade. She used the sword to utterly destroy me in our sparring. I was able to get more used to Scarlet as we went, but for some reason I just wasn't able to put it together like when I fought Vendal. But I was beginning to get used to the sword at a decent rate. After we were done sparring. Sharon and I were sitting on the grass catching our breath together." So, John, you started to get more used to Scarlet from our spars, right?""

Yeah, I feel a lot more comfortable with Scarlet than when we started."" If that's the case, let's do this until we have to fight the hero! After all, I like sparring you!" Sharon made a proposal. And right after, Scarlet began telling me to do it. I spent a second to think." Okay, I will. If that's okay with you, Sharon? I hope you treat me well."" Great! Treat me well as well, John!" Sharon seemed really happy when I agreed. Scarlet was doing everything but throwing a party at my acceptance of the proposal."

Say, Sharon, what is your sword made of?"" Oh, are you curious? It's a Special Metal from here in Diablos. It's called Demon Metal. This is a variant of it called White Demon Metal. There are 5 types of Natural Demon Metal. White, Black, Red, Blue and Yellow. They all have different qualities. White is good for making sharp and durable weapons. The names aren't amazing, but that's what happens when you elect Kings based on battle prowess and not intelligence." I simply nodded along to her explanation.

Some time had passed while Sharon and I spoke about our observations about our sparring matches. While I was speaking, I was focused on Sharon. I didn't realize someone was approaching me from behind. It was too late by the time I felt her arms around my neck. Grip! Tight!" Hello, My Love!" It was Sarah and she was hugging me tight. I turned my head to see her purple eyes staring at me with a smile on her face." Sarah!? You surprised me. A little bit of a warning next time would be nice you know?""

That defeats the purpose of a surprise, John." Sarah was enjoying herself. Sharon was excited and smiling." Hi, Sarah! Hey, John just agreed to spar with me until we fight the hero! Do you want to join us!?" Sarah looked regretful as she began to respond to Sharon." I would like to, but I'll be taking this time to spar my Mother for the remaining amount of time we have. I still need to polish my Skills, so I never show such a sad sight as that day to John again."

Sharon looked at Sarah with a look of disappointment. Sarah seemed to dislike seeing her like that, so she began to speak to her." So, Sharon. Since I can't be here, I'll have to leave John to you."

"!" Pinch! Pain! After saying that, Sharon perked up. She also blushed. Why? Before I could ask, I felt my cheek being pinched." As for you John, don't go eloping while I'm not here. You should already know, but I'll be forced to track you down and make you do everything to me you do to her. Maybe I could even chain you down like I was thinking of?" I just looked at her with a disbelieving look on my face. Sarah began to speak again like she just remembered something in the back of her mind."

As for the reason I'm here! It's time for lunch, let's all go and eat! Shall we?" With a warm smile, Sarah helped Sharon up and I stood up by myself. And like that, off to lunch we went.