I summoned Sia. She looked far bigger and meaner than before. There was also a gleam of intelligence in her eyes. I noticed that her fangs and claws looked longer and stronger than before as well. She was now big enough for me to ride on her. Great I have a mount now. I imagined myself sitting on Sia with a bow in my hands. Seeing an enemy. I will first shoot the enemy, incapacitating the enemy first and then Sia will pounce and finish off the enemy. I just realized that with power, my imagination grew too.
"Sia, In the future, you cannot jump in an attack on your own, you must wait for my command. You are only allowed to attack on your own when I'm sleeping or when I do not notice that my life is in danger."
She barked once in response. I took it as she understanding what I said but only time will tell.
I looked at her card now and there was a new line, upgrade copies?
Name: Sia
Card Type: Beast,
Loyalty: 100
Bravery: 100
Strength: 18
Agility: 20
Primary Element: Wind
Secondary Element: None
Description:
Born out of love. A Man's best friend. Willing to die for her owner.
Status: Upgradable
Copies available: 97
Upgrade copies (Yes/No)
I was sorely tempted to upgrade her copies but I refrained myself for now.
Everything is new to me so I cannot help myself from wanting to experiment and to gain new knowledge.
When the two brothers saw me in the morning, they immediately congratulated me. Apparently they can tell that I levelled up to Dust Warrior stage two. I grunted as if it was no big deal and to be honest compared to their current levels it really was not a big deal.
When they saw Sia they were shocked again. Big Two asked, " Did she level up too?"
I did not wish to expose all my secrets therefore I said, " I myself don't know, when I levelled up, she automatically became like this."
They both gave me a thumbs up before they they told me that now that I have levelled up, they will increase the intensity of my training.
"Bring it on" I said with new found confidence.
That night I regretted it as it was at least 3 times the intensity of the past trainings. I did not neglect my archery training even though I was completely spent with their new inhuman training regime.
Day after day passed. The training intensity only increased. My archery has improved by leaps and bounds. I can now coordinate with Sia at the basic level. Although at times I will still accidentally shoot an arrow at her. Thankfully the damage is minimal and all I get is a glare from Sia, as if asking me, "Are you blind? Don't you know how to aim"? I can only apologize.
Yesterday, Big Two also started me on swordsmanship. He insisted for me to learn and truthfully I was happy to do so.
Sword training for me is just a repetition of basic moves. Everyday jab a thousand times, swing a thousand times, parry a thousand times. Extremely boring repetition.
My daily life now sums up as first having light breakfast in the morning and then going for my run. According to the brothers running is the most important skill to have. When you can't beat someone, and when you need to escape, run! This was told to them by their late father. So even to this day they run everyday. And now I'm caught up in this but I can't fault their reasoning. After running, we go hunting. These past few days has introduced me to wide variety of animals I never knew existed. I have become more and more involved in the hunting process. I always am the first to start by using my archery on the animal. When the animal is angered and charges towards me. Big One and Big Two will then use the Earth wave to trap the animal before the three huskies and the two brothers go in for the kill.
After hunting and a light lunch, I take a rest first before practicing my archery. I practice on still targets and moving targets. By now, I'm sure I have used thousands of arrows. Although these are for training and not meant to give a lot of damages, I'm encouraged by the fact that I can visibly see my archery improving. Big Two told me that when I get to Hibiscus town, I would be able to purchase a bow and a quiver of arrows that would significantly improve my damage output.
After dinner and bonding with the brothers I get to sword training again. Doing those repetitions not only improves my skill with a sword but it increases my strength too.
At night it's meditation. Keep polishing the second dust particles until I'm totally spent and then go to bed.
I have been so eager to reach Dust Warrior stage 3 because Big Two promised that when I reached stage 3, we could then go to to Hibiscus town. According to him, by reaching stage 3, I'll have the barest qualifications to at least protect myself when needed.
Therefore every night I do my best in meditation, I mean polishing. Tonight I noticed that the second dust particle has grown brighter. This totally motivated me as I now know that it won't be long before I proceed to the next stage.
Stuck with two brutes whom I call brothers is not so bad. But I truly want to see the opposite gender. To go to a restaurant and enjoy a fine meal. In my previous world, I had my fair share of ladies. Although I was never married, my looks ensured that at the least when I was craving meat, I could easily get some.
Thinking about my two lives now, what I really want is to fall in love. I have never truly experienced falling In love and would love to know how it feels like.
Maybe there is someone just for me in this world.
That night I dreamt of me becoming so powerful that kingdoms bowed to my every wish and command.
I awoke with a smile and thought to myself what a nice dream.
Now that I think of it. It's almost been 3 weeks since I arrived here. In this time. Not only have I grown stronger, I am more adept with archery. I have barely grasped the basics of the sword, my fitness have improved tremendously, but more importantly I have two new brothers and Sia who I know will never leave me.
Today, routine again.. running, training. This night I could feel it, I will level up. It's an instinctive feeling that I cannot describe but know will happen.
I calmed myself down and started the polishing process. After a while, the dust particle shined so brightly and a loud sound exploded from my body.
Now I can see 3 dust particles, 2 shining brightly and one extremely dull. Congrats to myself, I am now a Dust Warrior stage 3. I can feel the strength of this new level welling up in me. Feels like I'm stronger by 5 times. Hmm I levelled to level 3 within a month. Is this considered slow, average or fast? Nevermind, I'll ask the brothers tomorrow.
I then looked at the deck of cards as there was a shining light on it. Could there be more changes? Besides Copy and Superimpose, will there be something new.
I picked up the Beast cards and looked at it carefully. Nothing changed. I then picked up one of the empty cards.
Copy Sia?
Superimpose Sia?
Tame new beast? ( Need blood essence of beast, possibility of failure. Possibility of failure increases if beast level exceeds host. The higher the difference in strength, the higher the failure rate. Failed cards will disappear and amount of cards in deck will not replenish.)
Holy fuck. I can tame a new beast. I can even tame high level beasts but it will be based on luck.
Hmmmm.. I only had 100 cards besides Sia to begin with. After 2 copies for the brothers and one used to superimpose Sia I only have 97 left. If I fail one then I will only be left with 96.
I have to plan this out properly. Maybe instead of a new beast, it's better to Superimpose Sia again making her even stronger. What should I do?