Training-Addicted Mage In A Progression Fantasy-Chapter 45: Full-fledged Training

“Velix, lead me to my Lair.”“Certainly, but what about this human...?”“He is my Master.”“What?”

The Giant Snake’s three heads jerked up in unison.

“Elder Sister! Master?! How could you... to a human...”“Be quiet.”“...”

A massive beast silenced by a small woman’s single word.While things weren’t exactly as they seemed, the scene was undeniably peculiar.

Leon, who had been gathering Magic Power, watched the exchange unfold, feeling drained.

“If Elder Sister says so, what more can I say...”“Are you sulking?”“...No.”

It was obvious to anyone that he was upset, but Kito just smirked and let it slide.

“I didn’t expect you to take over my territory. Weren’t you in the Central area?”“Yes, I came to guard it when I heard Elder Sister had left.”

Three pairs of eyes scrutinized Leon, then Velix’s body was enveloped in light.Just like when Kito used Polymorph, Velix’s size diminished, and when the light faded, he had transformed to a size similar to Kito’s human form.

However, his shape remained unchanged.The miniaturized snake form hovered in midair.

Velix turned around.He was about to guide them to Kito’s Lair.

After flying for a while, a massive Cave came into view.It seemed large enough to house Kito’s true form, which made Leon somewhat suspicious.

Could it be that the body shrank because there’s no Core?

Leon followed Velix into the Cave.The Cave walls were covered with bark and vines.It appeared to have been neglected for a long time, blending into the forest from a distance.

“I couldn’t bring myself to use the space Elder Sister occupied, so I left it as it was.”“You mean it was too much trouble to maintain.”

As they ventured deeper, arch-shaped entrances began to appear on the Cave walls.It finally resembled a Lair befitting a high-ranking monster.

Beyond the arch-shaped entrances, it was too dark to see clearly.

“It’s just storage for miscellaneous items, so don’t worry about it.”

Velix didn’t pause and continued deeper, indicating that Kito’s Core wasn’t there.They then reached a wide, empty space.

The only arch-shaped entrance at the back was blocked by an invisible barrier.It was a Magic Circle.

“Wait here.”

Kito floated over and placed her palm on the invisible barrier.The barrier glowed and then vanished instantly.

Following Kito’s gesture, they entered.The dark Passage soon brightened.

A huge lake came into view.The lake was large enough for Velix’s true form to fit in comfortably.The lake, shimmering with a sky-blue light, exuded a radiant aura.

Without hesitation, Kito plunged into the lake.After a moment of small ripples and rising bubbles.

A strong light burst from the center of the lake.The ripples grew larger, and in an instant, a massive figure emerged from the lake.

A bird with a long head and neatly folded gray wings, three times larger than Kito’s usual size.

Kito spread her wings wide and took flight.

Kito’s majestic voice, heard after a long time, resonated.

“It took a while.”

***

Kito was originally a candidate for the next king of the Biperin clan.Those born with the king’s bloodline were blessed with powerful Magic Power and long lifespans from birth.

The unique magic of the Biperin clan was poison.Among them, Kito was born with a deadly poison that could even dissolve the legendary metal, Orichalcum, with just a touch.

But as Kito approached adulthood, she felt a vague impulse.The endless expectations and responsibilities heaped upon her since birth felt like heavy shackles choking her.The prospect of leading and taking responsibility for the clan weighed heavily on her chest, and she envied the freedom of living life to the fullest.

That frustration finally erupted.

She realized.Leading and ruling the clan did not suit her nature at all.

So Kito ran away.She knew it was irresponsible, but she couldn’t resist the impulse.

She acted before the ailing king truly passed away.Even though she knew there was no other suitable candidate, she did it.

She wandered the world as she pleased for a long time.She mingled with humans, pretending to be one of them, and in her true form, she protected kingdoms and was revered as a symbol of royal virtue.She settled in the Beast Forest, where various species of beasts lived, and ruled as an irresponsible absolute being.

After enjoying hundreds of years of freedom, Kito felt a sense of emptiness.Humans called her state just before becoming an adult adolescence.

In the end, only family could fully understand her.Even though she lived among various species, the fundamental loneliness didn’t disappear.

Humans had a term for this too.Homesickness.She realized that her role as a half-hearted ruler in the Beast Forest was just a reflection of her clan.

After that, she became indifferent to everything.Nothing interested her much.

She spent decades aimlessly in the Lair she had created in the Beast Forest.

Then one day, news arrived.

Somehow, her clan had discovered her whereabouts.They informed her that the entire clan had been captured by Black Mages.

The Biperin clan, unable to choose the next king, was withering away and was ambushed by Black Mages, who captured them all.

Kito felt responsible.A sense of duty and guilt she had never experienced before washed over her.

The Black Mages learned about the royal bloodline.The Biperin clan didn’t like her enough to keep her a secret.They resented her and told the Black Mages that there was another with the royal bloodline.

The clan member who came to inform her was already captured by the Black Mages and sent as a spy to lure her out.The clan member falsely pleaded.To save the clan.That if she returned, the entire clan would be saved.

Kito knew all of this.Yet she walked into the Black Mages’ hands of her own accord.Leaving her Core hidden in the Beast Forest.

She became a test subject, having her poison extracted periodically.The Black Mages’ promise to save the clan was a lie.The entire clan was used as test subjects and perished.Ordinary clan members couldn’t withstand the constant blood extraction that even Kito struggled with.

It was a futile end.

Then she met this boy.

“I promise to do my best as a Servant Beast until my Master’s life ends.”

What would follow the pact was probably revenge.

But there was no meaning left in that revenge.It felt like a duty to be fulfilled before dying, with only cold and dry emotions remaining in her heart.So Kito didn’t show this to Leon.She didn’t want to burden a human who wouldn’t live even 200 years.

“Elder Sister...”“Why, do you want to become a Servant Beast too?”“No way, why would I become a human’s Servant Beast?”

Velix laughed as if it was out of the question.

“It’s not so bad.”“That’s because Elder Sister is lonely... Oops.”“...”

Kito led Velix to a corner and disappeared.

***

Kito, still in her female form, fluttered her gray wings and flew around above Leon’s head.

Inside Kito’s Lair.Leon asked Velix, who was maintaining his Polymorph state.It was right after he saw one of Velix’s heads melt and then regenerate instantly.

“Why is the Beast Forest so chaotic right now?”“That’s because the rulers from the Central Forest have fled.”

Velix referred to the high-ranking monsters of the Central Forest as rulers.

“Why?”“I don’t know the exact reason since I’m only in this area. But it’s natural for the monsters to be confused when the rulers suddenly pour out.”

At that moment, Kito spoke.

“How about training here?”

Leon pondered Kito’s words for a moment.

It was indeed a good environment for training.The Magic Power was dense, and there was no need to worry about being watched.

There was Kito’s Lair, and even outside the Lair, there were only trees everywhere.It was like a lower version of the space inside the Magic Orb.

“Food is the problem.”“We can have the others bring it.”

Velix interjected.

“There’s not a complete lack of food that humans can eat. But can you eat orc meat?”“That’s a bit...”

He had never tried it, but since it wasn’t sold in the free city, it seemed humans didn’t eat it.

“Hmm... well, there are some fruits that humans can eat on the outskirts.”“Fruits are fine.”

Leon decided to continue his training here.He had a promise with Arpina, but it was a promise without a deadline.He could go after reaching a certain Realm here.

Especially since he had to flee from Widia while trying to complete the Arcane Magic.

Brilliance of Creation... is still too difficult to handle.

To learn the Runic Script, he had to leave the Beast Forest anyway.He thought it would be okay to finish the accumulated tasks before leaving.

Leon started his training by refining the Arcane Magic of Glory’s Thunder, which he hadn’t properly completed.Leon received an Elixir as a Quest Reward and began refining the Arcane Magic.

20 hours of training in reality, 10 hours of training in the Magic Orb.He continued 30 hours of training in a row, securing only 4 hours of sleep.It was a training pattern Leon had become accustomed to.

But that training pattern didn’t last even two days.Because Velix, who was watching Leon’s training method, made a suggestion.

“How about sparring with me?”“Sparring?”“Isn’t your magic training just continuously using magic? It’s better to use it in real combat.”

It was an enticing suggestion.The Quest’s content had long changed to a simple ‘training,’ so it didn’t matter how he trained.

After confirming that the Quest progressed even in battles after the content changed to Arcane, he had fought the Witch, the Black Mage, and hunted with adventurers.All of them progressed the ‘training’ Quest.But the actual battle situations weren’t long, and he spent a lot of time running away, so he hadn’t even filled 10 hours yet.

It might be slower than just training in the Training Room, but the experience gained in that time will be different.

It would definitely help in gaining insights.

Leon went outside Kito’s Lair with Velix.

“Hmm... how much should I control my strength?”

Velix’s magic was straightforward.He breathed from his three heads.The breath itself had a powerful poison that caused fatal results upon contact.However, he had considerable defense, and even if his body was injured, he had the ability to regenerate quickly.

A punching bag...?

As the thought crossed his mind and he quickly dismissed it, Velix’s expression became serious.

In an instant, Velix transformed into his true form and stood tall before Leon.All of Velix’s heads simultaneously raised.Then he stretched his necks and roared.

It was a fearsome roar.

Even though Leon had been prepared, he felt his whole body freeze.He couldn’t properly recall the Spell Formula in his mind.

Velix intentionally didn’t attack after the roar.As if taunting Leon to ‘try and endure it.’

But Leon had the acceleration of the Golden Wings.

Leon used the acceleration to escape Velix’s attack range.But this was just avoiding it with an Artifact.

“Is there a way to avoid it without an Artifact?”

Leon asked, and Velix replied reluctantly.

“Getting used to it is one way. That’s actually why I used it.”

At that moment, winged snakes swarmed from the forest.They hissed with a sound like air escaping.

“Don’t worry, it’s just sparring.”

It seemed they were communicating.The snakes glared at Leon.

“He is Elder Sister’s Master.”

At Velix’s words, the snakes suddenly bowed their heads and retreated.

“The ‘others’ you mentioned...”“Yes, they will bring your food.”

How did he end up receiving treatment that even mages didn’t get from monsters?Leon was momentarily confused but refocused on the sparring.

Velix roared again.Leon felt the same sharp sensation, but it was definitely less intense than before.

Of course, Leon knew well that even a moment’s hesitation in battle could lead to fatal results.

Leon then used the acceleration of the Golden Wings to dodge the breath from one of Velix’s heads.

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“Thunderlight.”

Leon sent nine Electric Orbs at Velix.

There was no need to hold back since it wouldn’t cause much damage anyway.

As expected, Velix was fine even after being hit by the nine Electric Orbs.

“It stings a bit.”

With those words, Velix swung his tail.

In the blink of an eye, the tail reached Leon’s face.

Thunk-

Velix’s tail struck the Guardian Robe’s automatic shield.

Leon was sent flying and crashed into a tree.

“Ah, I failed to control my strength.”“...”

Velix’s voice, muttering as if he had made a mistake, echoed in Leon’s ears.But why did it sound like there was a hint of laughter in it?

...Did it really sting?

While Leon was trying to gauge Velix’s true intentions.

“You two are a perfect match.”

Kito, who had been watching the sparring, yawned and spoke indifferently.

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