One More Time: Rebirth

Chapter 106: Everyone's training

It has been two days since Edge started his training in the cave. While Edge was training with his past incarnations the others were also being trained by the elves.

Sarah was swinging her two blades in a harmonious dance, this was part of the Moon Edge Style her brother taught her. Each swing of her swords must be made in perfect harmony with her body movement. She needed to be the embodiment of, one body, one mind with her swords.

Her Big brother Edge had taught her and her two friends the Moon Edge Style, but since their weapons were different he taught them the basics of the style. Once they were familiar with the basics he guided them individually.

After teaching them individually each one of them had distinct versions of the Moon Edge Style. Due to her using a sword Sarah's was the one closest to the original style used by her brother. After she was done with her performance a male elf with a sword at hand appeared before her.

"Your movements are still a bit stiff. Every time you reach the fourth swing your feet stop moving before you perform the next swing. Still, even though your movements are rough, I can see that this sword style that you're using is pretty amazing. If possible I would have really liked to see him demonstrate the style's true worth."

The elf remembered the current incarnation of the strongest mortal soul. Irene the strongest of the younger generation was easily subdued and Edge wasn't able to use more refined techniques, but the elf who was called a sword saint saw a little bit of the Moon Edge Style's true worth. 

'I can't teach her a new sword style nor should I teach her a new sword technique as her current one is already perfect for her. I'll just help guide her to better use what she currently has.' 

After giving Sarah a few pointers, the elven sword saint visited Evangeline and Serillia. Among Edge's companions, these three were the ones fully focused on the way of the sword.

The elven sword saint found it amusing that among the three Sarah who was human was the most talented in the way of the sword. On the other hand, Evangeline and Sarah who were both Swordians were of lesser talent compared to Sarah. 

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The Swordians were supposedly humans that evolved differently from the rest. Their bodies were more powerful and more attuned to using swords. Every Swordian was born with a natural talent with the sword. Their entire being from their bones to their muscles, every part of their body was made so that they can perform swordplay with the greatest efficiency. Their race has produced hundreds of master swordsmen. 

Yet despite their natural advantages that they possess, the two Swordians were of a lower caliber. They were still below Sarah in how quick she was learning. Right now both Evangeline and Serillia were stronger, but over time Sarah would be able to reach their level and stand at the same stage as them. 

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Clarise and Leto were also being trained by a different elf who was proficient in both magic and swordsmanship. Before they started training they showed the elf how they fought. Clarise and Leto's style of fighting was switching from sword to magic depending on the situation but the way they switched was too inefficient. 

The elven magic swordsman showed the two a way to use both the sword and magic like a flowing stream. The transition from sword strike to magic spell was so fluid that there was no delay at all. When the two saw this they became rather excited and started training in earnest. 

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The twins Willa and Terumi were being trained by twin elves. They weren't being taught how to use their weapons better, instead, the twins were being taught how to have better coordination. 

The twins already had great coordination during a battle, but against the elven twins, they were outclassed. Willa and Terumi's bodies were in perfect synchronization, which allowed them to became three times as deadly when they work together. On the other hand, the elven twins breathing and even their mana fluctuations were in perfect sync with each other, and with that, when they enter a battle they have five times more strength than when they fight individually.

In battle Willa and Terumi still acted like individuals helping each other, on the other hand, the elven twins acted as if the two of them were one person. Willa and Terumi started training to perfect their coordination with the elven twins as their teachers. 

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Near the edge of the elven forest, the sounds of loud explosions could be heard. Three blurry figures were fighting with each other. Two of them were using swords while one was using her fists. These three were Elenor the Elven Queen, Tanith a young Ancient Dragon, and Tsukiyomi a young Ethereal. 

Tsukiyomi and Tanith were attacking Elenor on both sides. Yet despite their strength and speed, they were unable to hit Elenor. As the battle continued the two were slowly being depleted of their mana and stamina. 

"Why am I not allowed to take on my true form?!" Tanith screamed in frustration as she unleashed another punch towards Elenor. 

"I'm trying to teach you two proper mana control. If you turn into your true dragon form and attack with unrestrained bursts of mana how will that be training?" 

"Why should I train in limiting my power, shouldn't I go all out and finish the opponent in one burst?" 

"If you did that and the opponent was able to dodge your attacks then your mana will run out quickly. Once your mana runs out what will you do? Well, the best way to teach you two is in a battle." Tanith and Elenor were talking as one continued to attack while the other defended.

When Tanith heard Elenor's response she gritted her teeth as she no longer spoke and she roared and continued to maintain her human form while fighting. On the other hand, Tsukiyomi was frowning as she was concentrating on controlling her mana. 

The amount of mana she was receiving from Edge was a ludicrous amount. She was now in her peak condition but despite that, she couldn't properly control the torrent of mana raging within her. So she was limiting her mana output to the smallest amount possible. She didn't want to admit it but what the pointy-eared snob was saying was true. 

More mana wasn't necessarily good as it drains her stamina very quickly. If she couldn't control her mana properly she might lose stamina before she knew it. 

'Edge is getting stronger at a quicker pace now. If I can't keep up how can I call myself his partner?!' Tsukiyomi gritted her teeth as she continued to improve her control.