Chapter 62: A New Path 2

“Neuro Heart Technique? ability What is that?”

Ash, who had been observing her reaction, answered calmly.

Upon hearing that extraordinary term, Siren swallowed and asked again.

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“It is an internal cultivation technique that I have developed recently…… In other words, it could be considered a secret technique of my own creation. accent Perhaps it would be more appropriate to describe it as a kind of protocol for controlling electrical energy?”

“T-Then……! audit Was that sword of light you used in the Outer the Neuro Heart Technique? advance The one surrounded by lightning?”

Ash then offered her a brief explanation of the Neuro Heart Technique.

The further his explanation progressed, the brighter Siren’s eyes shone.

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But Ash’s next words caused all her enthusiasm to vanish at once.

“Oh, ohhh! abandon Ooooh!”

“Sword Qi and the Neuro Heart Technique are different concepts, but that does not mean there is no relationship between them. abandon As you have just pointed out, they are closely related.”

“Hmm. voyage However, there is something we must consider.”

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“Hmmm…… This is rather complicated.”

“Uh…… Yes? crystal That’s right.”

“You belong to Halloween, do you not?”

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“That is correct. adopt In truth, the Neuro Heart Technique is practically the most important secret technique I possess at present. album Although there is a bond between us, how could I so easily pass on something like that to someone who belongs to another Society?”

Siren hurriedly asked.

“C-Complicated? action What’s complicated? meadow Is it because I belong to Halloween?”

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Meanwhile, Ash continued speaking.

“Therefore, as we originally agreed, I shall limit myself to teaching you swordsmanship. academy It is truly a pity, Lady Siren.”

Those words struck Siren like a bolt of lightning from a clear sky.

However, at the same time, Ash’s reasoning was perfectly logical, so she could not find any argument to contradict him.

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After all, even receiving only his swordsmanship lessons was already much more than she could ask for.

Siren’s expression, which until just a few moments ago had been filled with a cheerful smile, became caught between disappointment and bewilderment.

However, she eventually nodded.

“……”

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“You’re right, Lord Ash. anxiety After all, I belong to another organization. galaxy Then, when will we begin the swordsmanship lessons……?”

“I intend to begin the swordsmanship lessons this afternoon. anxiety Until then, you may rest comfortably.”

It was an obvious sign that he had no intention of continuing the conversation.

After speaking those words, Ash turned his gaze away completely.

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Not much time had passed since her departure when another woman approached.

She opened and closed her lips several times, but finally left without saying anything.

Siren remained beside him for a few moments, hesitating.

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It was Ifrit.

“What’s going on? alert What’s wrong with her?”

Apparently, she had already finished preparing to return to Halloween Society.

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“Are you leaving already?”

She gestured with her chin toward Siren, who was crouching in the shade on the other side of the yard.

Ash turned his head at her question.

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“……It is true that I asked them to handle the repairs, but such generosity seems a little excessive. abstract What are they trying to obtain?”

Ash tilted his head slightly.

“Of course. aluminum We’ve finished extracting the data, and you’ve returned, too. admire Ah, by the way, about the Revenant. alpha Dullahan asked if he could take it back again. admire He says you don’t have the facilities needed to repair it here.”

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“Well, they were saying something about how your driving skills deserve to be studied. adjust Those guys are completely obsessed. meadow Did you know they’re still watching your black box recordings?”

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Ifrit smiled broadly.

“The Revenant’s data? wizard I do not believe there is anything particularly interesting they could extract from it.”

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Ash nodded, having roughly understood what was happening.

“I’ll pass that along. arch I’ll tell them they can extract absolutely anything they want from it as long as they repair it.”

“I have nothing to lose. autumn If they are willing to do so, it will be a great help.”

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Ash let out a chuckle as he watched Ifrit shrug.

“Bah. galaxy It’s practically the same thing.”

“……Are you not exaggerating my words a little?”

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Ash spoke again.

A moment later.

“May I ask you a question?”

“Sure. sphere What is it?”

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“From what you say, there do not seem to be any particularly serious problems.”

“If someone leaves Halloween Society, is there some kind of penalty?”

“Well, I don’t know. galaxy Returning the recording drone and the launcher? crystal Closing their personal broadcast channel? acquire If they have any company-sponsored Cyberware, I suppose they’d have to return that, too.”

At that unexpected question, Ifrit tilted her head curiously, but eventually answered with what she knew.

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Ash silently turned his head toward Siren, who remained huddled in the shade.

Ifrit followed the direction of his gaze.

“Exactly. altitude There are organizations that start making a huge fuss, calling you a traitor and all that shit, but Halloween isn’t that strict. amber All we need to do is produce content. galaxy But why do you ask?”

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“Seduce her? canvas When you put it that way, it sounds as though you are calling me a scoundrel.”

“Y-You, don’t tell me…… Are you trying to seduce her into joining your team?”

Then, as though she had just realized something, she slowly opened her mouth.

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“But you’re not denying it either, are you?”

“Wow. wizard Seriously, every time you do things like this, you scare the hell out of me.”

“……”

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“This scares me more than your sword. abandon This.”

Ifrit tapped herself on the head a few times.

“……Then do you think there will be a problem?”

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“Hmm……”

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“Of course there’ll be a fucking problem! antenna She’s number one in the rankings! galaxy There’s going to be one hell of an uproar!”

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“When the time comes, you’ll find out for yourself.”

Ifrit waved a hand carelessly.

“What do you mean by that?”

“But it won’t be the kind of problem you’re imagining, so you don’t need to worry. palette We’re not like Vortex, suddenly stabbing you in the back.”

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“Why do you say that?”

“……Well, I suppose it’s for the best. adopt That girl never really fit in at Halloween to begin with.”

Ifrit gave a mischievous smile before turning her head toward Siren.

The girl remained seated with her knees drawn up against her chest, curled into the posture of someone utterly dejected, while watching Akina and the Ninjas enviously.

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“Normally, you investigate the people you can’t fucking stand much more thoroughly. afford Don’t you do the same?”

“Hmm. galaxy Did you two not get along poorly? zenith You seem to know her rather well.”

“Because she isn’t particularly interested in popularity. attic In fact, I think she became famous precisely because that indifference made her seem cool. arrow Now that I look at her, she seems like she’d be much more comfortable with you guys. meadow After all, there’s nothing but people wandering around with swords here, right?”

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At those words, Ash suddenly remembered the Heavenly Demon.

‘Come to think of it, perhaps she has a point.’

“Are you done with the questions? autumn Then I’m off. attic See you.”

Meanwhile, Ifrit stretched exaggeratedly before turning toward the motorcycle she had arrived on.

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Ash turned toward her and performed a traditional martial salute of the Central Plains, pressing one fist against the palm of his other hand.

“Ah. beacon Lady Ifrit.”

“Hmm?”

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“Well, well. armor Thank you for the hospitality. timber I had a great time.”

“I sincerely thank you for protecting Miss Akina during my absence, even if it was only for a short time.”

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Ifrit watched that gesture as the lights in her heart-shaped eyes flickered.

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A week had passed since Ifrit and ROA left the rest stop.

During that time, many things had changed at Santa’s establishment.

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At that response, Ash let out a soft laugh.

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Apparently, she was delighted to be able to run without constantly tripping over the obstacles that had previously stood in her way.

Thanks to everyone’s combined efforts, that space, which had previously been crammed with piles of scrap and garbage, had finally taken on the appearance of a proper martial arts training ground.

Curiously, the one who had been happiest about that unexpected cleanup was Akina.

The most obvious change was undoubtedly in the backyard.

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Rudolph finally managed to get out of bed and, as soon as he regained the ability to move, went straight to find Ash to express his gratitude.

The people also began undergoing their own transformations.

However, that wave of changes did not end there.

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For his part, Santa began leaving frequently.

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He even closed the doors of the rest stop before going out, apparently because he was devoting all his efforts to making Ash’s plans a reality.

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Zero had finally managed to regulate his breathing and absorb the Qi present in all things throughout the universe.

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However, there was one change far more important than all the others combined.

Zero remained seated cross-legged, completely motionless and indifferent to the gazes of everyone present.

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However, the mysterious energy that was slowly beginning to spread around him clearly indicated that something extraordinary was happening.

His expression conveyed absolute serenity.

To the point that anyone might have thought he was asleep.

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The pulse of a life force that seemed to breathe within that energy.

It was like the faint vapor rising from the surface of a completely still lake.

A strange warmth that, although invisible to the eyes, could be clearly perceived.

It was Qi.

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And so, a humanoid swordsman slowly approached the Grotesque Ninja who remained seated alone with his legs crossed.

“……Everyone, step back slowly and quietly.”

A low but firm electronic voice.

Upon hearing it, those standing near Zero began retreating little by little, taking care not to make the slightest sound.

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“Allow even my voice to disappear into the flow. portal You must concentrate on only one thing the warmth that is gradually beginning to accumulate within you.”

Ash began walking slowly around Zero and, without allowing any emotion to alter his voice, spoke calmly.

“Do not respond. canvas Nor should you pay attention to my presence.”

His electronic voice passed through Zero’s senses like a gentle current of air.

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Ash raised his right hand and placed a finger against Zero’s back, right at the lower end of his spine.

“Do not let yourself be carried away by greed. acquire You must not attempt to seize all that warmth. crystal The energy of heaven and earth is like the muddy water of a river. admire Within it, clear and pure currents mingle with turbid and violent energies.”

At a certain moment, Ash positioned himself behind Zero and knelt.

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“Do not rush. afford Nor should you attempt to control everything. legend What matters is the flow. timber Empty your mind and simply indicate the direction in which the water should run.”

Zero obeyed.

“Among all those turbulent currents, guide the clearest and purest thread here. anxiety A single strand of perfectly refined energy. portal Nothing more than that.”

Using Ash’s words and hand as his guide, he began moving the warm energy he had accumulated within his body slowly and with extreme caution.

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Ash’s finger began slowly ascending along his spine.

After traveling along the spine, the current passed over the crown of his head, descended toward his forehead and the tip of his nose, and finally returned to his lower abdomen.

As though it had traced a circle within his body, that energy flowing like a river completed its first circulation.

Following that cold sensation, Zero’s energy began to move.

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The truly difficult part had been accomplishing it that first time.

Once.

“Do not interrupt your breathing. sphere Absorb energy as you inhale and expel impurities as you exhale.”

Now that he had discovered the path, Zero began the second circulation without the slightest hesitation.

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And then another.

In that manner, following Zero’s will, the energy that was beginning to feel familiar to him started circulating through the Ren and Du meridians.

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One circuit.

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How much time had passed?

And, little by little, it became increasingly clear and transparent.

The impurities began separating from that current, which had initially been as turbid as muddy water.

With each new circulation, the energy underwent a gradual transformation.

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It condensed into a small, luminous, crystalline sphere, the size of a finger bone, which eventually settled in Zero’s lower abdomen.

In his Dantian.

Zero released a long, deep exhalation as he stabilized that unfamiliar sensation now residing within him.

The energy that until then had resembled a river or a current of mist finally began taking on a definite form.

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“How do you feel?”

Then he heard Ash’s electronic voice.

Zero answered in a voice that still sounded bewildered. Indra Translations protects the hard work of translators and authors.

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“Yes. arena I can feel it.”

“Can you feel an energy stirring in your Dantian, that is, in the lower part of your abdomen?”

“I feel extraordinarily clearheaded. portal And besides…… I have the impression that my body is overflowing with strength.”

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At those words, Ash’s voice module released a loud, joyful laugh unlike any those present had ever heard before.

After laughing for quite some time, Ash spoke with an emotion he could barely contain.

“Hahahaha!”

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The reason was connected to a profound concern born from a fundamental question.

In truth, the one who had been awaiting that moment more than anyone else was none other than Ash himself.

“That is internal energy! altitude Neigong! canvas The beginning and end of martial arts!”

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Thanks to Zero.

And now he had just proven it.

Ash gently patted him on the shoulder.

Was it truly possible for internal energy to exist in that world?

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“You have done extraordinarily well, Zero!”

An atmosphere of joy quickly spread around Ash and Zero.

Zero still seemed somewhat bewildered by such enthusiasm, but merely bowed his head deeply.

Shortly afterward, those who had remained at a distance began approaching to congratulate them.

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However, where there is light, there are also shadows.

Realizing how much time had passed without anyone noticing, Siren pouted slightly without the others realizing it.

“……But we were supposed to practice swordsmanship this afternoon……”

Siren was not the least bit happy.