"Never expected your Talent to be so effective, even Leo was fooled." Weleagle Skullbreaker praised Tiger Skullbreaker with a hint of sadness after the battle.
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Its Talent was similar to Rose's, both involving creating clones, but these clones possessed high-density energy. In contrast, the original body became an empty shell, retaining only basic physical abilities. When a clone was defeated, the energy automatically returned to the body. However, it wasn't clear if there was a distance limit; the farthest it had been observed was during the encounter with Honora.
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Powerful individuals often had reactions to objects with high energy, so the more experienced they were in battles, the easier they were to deceive with this Talent. Coupled with a smoke bomb, it was even more effective. However, it was a one-time opportunity. Once opponents were aware of this Talent, they became cautious. Rarely did anyone survive an encounter after experiencing it.
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"Alright, you two are heavily injured. Come over for treatment quickly." The female Skullbreaker standing beside Singoat interrupted the conversation. She placed her hand on Tiger Skullbreaker's chest, emitting a faint light from her palm. After two seconds of concentration, she gently pushed Tiger Skullbreaker, causing it to retreat and then disappear into another space.
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She treated Weleagle Skullbreaker in the same manner. Now, the clearing was empty except for her and Singoat Skullbreaker. It seemed like this was her Talent, claiming to be able to heal as long as she preserved her life.
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Singoat Skullbreaker sheathed its dark sword and headed deeper into Paradise.
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In the forest on the edge of the stone ground, there were a pair of eyes floating eerily in mid-air, as if tearing through space, peering out like someone peeking through a gap in curtains to see outside.
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After observing the entire battle, those eyes closed the metaphorical curtains and silently disappeared.
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"The hero of Homeland, Leo, embarks on another expedition to Paradise, his whereabouts shrouded in mystery."
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The newspaper headlines read as such the day after Leo's death. Of course, it was Anwar who ordered the Secretary-General to announce this to the public. The entire human race was unaware of the battle against the Skullbreakers, submerged in the currents of time.
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The "Imperial Ceremony" eight, having graduated, were no longer obligated to report to the academy and could begin their new lives. The remaining students continued their studies and training, preparing for the final exams in four weeks. Failure would mean another year of study.
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Kazami promptly applied to become a Huntector, while the other seven continued to work hard. Becoming a Huntector required understanding Weapower as the most basic requirement, along with completing a series of assessments. For recent graduates like them, the path was still far ahead.
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"Getting the Verdant Badge is quite impressive. Since that's the case, it's time to fulfill your 'family training.'" During breakfast, while everyone discussed Leo's news, Anami suddenly brought up the topic of training with a serious tone.
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Shoyo, of course, knew about the "family training." After passing the Academy of Huntector exams, one went to live in Paradise under the guidance of their grandfather until they could use Weapower. Their grandfather hoped that each member of the family would become a Huntector to contribute to protecting humanity. However, things didn't go as planned. Currently, only Aoino could become a vice-commander.
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Shoyo's mother, Ayaka, rebelled at a young age and was determined to complete the training herself. However, she stopped halfway because she became pregnant with Shoyo and ultimately failed to develop Weapower. Aoino, on the other hand, left during training due to an accident that led to their grandfather's departure, returning alone. Aoino felt guilty about this and took a long time to recover from the self-blame.
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"I remember when I completed my training, your grandfather told me that he hoped this tradition would be passed down because it demonstrates independence and growth." With Anami now in charge, "family training" naturally fell under her responsibility.
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"But Aunt, your..." Shoyo gestured to Anami's severely burned body. Because she hadn't left the house for almost ten years, if it weren't for the accident, she might have become a Huntector.
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Although the burns didn't affect her mobility, wearing bandages all day might create a barrier when reconnecting with the world. "Going out shouldn't be a problem. Anyway, Aoino won't have time, and your mother isn't interested in swordsmanship, so it's up to me as the eldest sister."
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Usually, Shoyo sparred more with Aoino. He rarely practiced swordsmanship with Anami, feeling that she leaned more towards theory. In actual combat, Aoino seemed to have the upper hand. Coupled with his recent acquisition of the Verdant Badge, he couldn't help but feel proud. "I'll ensure Aunt's safety!"
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"Hehe... I hope I won't be a hindrance. Let's set off after the king's coronation tour ends." Three months remained until the tour, during which Anami continued to train with Shoyo, preparing for the journey to Paradise.
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Even though they had graduated, Rachel hadn't given up on her efforts at the academy. Especially for Shoyo, if they weren't training, he would be with Rachel at the academy. On holidays, they would spend time together, relieving the stress of academy life. Outsiders might mistake them for a couple.
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Shoyo had considered continuing like this, but his confidence in confessing to Rachel might not be enough. After much thought, he decided to confess before the "family training" began because the journey to Paradise would last at least a year. Aoino also took eighteen months to complete the entire training and immediately became a Huntector upon return.
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Since the journey would begin the day after the coronation tour, he decided to confess at the evening celebration.
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With the careful guidance and encouragement of the three, Rachel underwent rigorous training and finally graduated from the Academy of Huntector, officially becoming a citizen of Homeland. Next, she would focus on learning and improving Weapower, physical fitness, and knowledge to prepare for the Huntector exams.
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In the blink of an eye, it was the tenth anniversary of King Anwar's coronation tour.
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