BXBX NOVEL Chapter 152 One With Nature
"Humans are also not allowed there; from what I know, it is like a holy place for the warriors and sword-type beasts. The people treat these Magic Beasts as their ancestors, as these were the contract beasts of the warriors."
"There are even Elite-level Magic Beasts seen in that place; it is a reserved national beast park."
"Humans are only allowed to watch from afar. The good thing is people send their contract beasts there to train; some are even able to use swords, but from what I know, they only accept sword-type beasts," added the professor.
"That\'s not a very difficult issue; I will send my contract beast there after it evolves into a Sword Type Beast," replied Rishi with full confidence.
Even the professor was surprised by this level of confidence: \'Interesting, this boy\'s talent in beast cultivation looks to be similar to his fighting talent.\'
"Sir, have you been to Raj (Rajasthan)?" asked Rishi.
"I have been there; it is a very beautiful state with many forts and lakes. It also has a very vast desert, where you can find sand-type wild beasts. Their culture and music are also popular."
"Oh, I forgot they are also famous for weapons. They have some great blacksmiths there."
"Sounds fun; are you busy during this winter vacation?" asked Rishi.
"Of course I am; what would a kid like you know?" replied the professor.
"Sir, I have an idea. Why don\'t we go to Raj for vacation? You can ask your friends to join you," said Rishi.
"Why would I go to Raj? You have to work there; don\'t drag me," said the professor, denying Rishi.
"Sir, as a sword master, it is your duty to see every type of sword Beast, but you have also not seen Sword Fiends; maybe we will learn something by watching them," said Rishi.
"Go by yourself; I will go some other time," said the professor.
"Sir, please, I would not be allowed to go there alone. If someone kidnaps me, you will be responsible for it," said Rishi.
"Shut up; stop your emotional drama; who in his right mind would Kidnap you? I will ask my fellow teachers if they are interested. If they deny it, then I can\'t do anything," said the professor.
Rishi said with puppy-dog eyes, "Sir, explain to them why we are going there. I am sure, as a sword admirer they would agree."
The professor said, "Meet me daily at the Nature Training Park. It is a very good place to train Aura. If you don\'t improve, then the trip is canceled even if other teachers agree."
"Yes, sir," replied Rishi in a confident tone.
After meeting with the professor, he made some changes to his plan. He decided to meet his guild members and plan their dungeon raid before going back to his apartment.
When Rishi entered his house, he felt like he was forgetting something. He heard the cries of a beast, whose cries were filled with loneliness and worry. He went to the underground chamber of his apartment.
Where he saw it was filled with ice and fire, Rishi saw a beast crying and attacking the cage non-stop. He suddenly realized what he had forgotten: Oh, sh*t, I forgot I locked this magic beast before going to sleep as it kept disturbing my sleep.
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It looks like it was stuck here hungry for two days. This cage is made to suppress the power of Magic Beasts because it is impossible to break for an advanced-stage beast.
He went closer and saw the beast, which was looking at Rishi. It stopped crying and approached him.
He opened the cage, and the magic beast jumped on him and started smelling him before rubbing its head against him and pecking him gently.
Rishi rubbed its head and said, "Everything is alright; I have some beast food for you."
He took out some Beast Food and fed him; from the looks of it, this magic beast had not slept for two days and was constantly trying to break the cage.
When Rishi touched the cage and applied some force, he was able to break the cage easily. He was surprised for a while before he realized that it might be due to constant heating and colliding.
Metals are weak to constant heating and cooling techniques; if this beast had a little physical strength, it would have already escaped. The Magic Beast fell asleep after he ate his food and made sure that Rishi was alright.
Rishi left it and started making preparations for his second trial: "I can\'t wait anymore, now that I think the damage the normal attack of Kajal caused me was way higher than before."
"Is she already at the Elite Stage? I need to level up fast, or I will be left behind." Rishi started training, and he decided to attempt the trial after two days. In these two days, he was planning to learn how to use aura and try to get his aura weapon.
He had already asked the professor to inform the academy about his awakening aura and to order a customized aura talwar (sword). All he needed to do now was practice and train.
He trained all night before he went to sleep after eating the dinner he had ordered from a nearby hotel.
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In the morning, Rishi woke up and got ready before preparing a coffee for himself. He went to look for the magic beast and fed him some beast food. He asked him to train until he came back.
After taking care of all things, Rishi went to the Nature Training Park. He saw the entrance of the park, which was made by using vines and plants. After entering the park, he saw that it was filled with grass, plants, and trees.
At the center was a giant tree that looked very old and mysterious. He saw the professor there doing some yoga. "Good morning, sir."
"Good morning," replied the professor before continuing.
Rishi waited for the professor to finish. In the meantime, he enjoyed the scenery. The environment was very calm and peaceful; he could hear the chirps of the magic beasts in the trees.
He approached the big tree and touched it. It was hot; he closed his eyes and was able to sense the energy of the tree. It also had Life Force; he observed nature through his enhanced senses and was able to feel calm.
He heard a voice from the back. "Today, you will meditate near this tree and try to sense the life force. It is the easiest of the three components of aura to sense and control."
"If you are able to have greater control of life force, then you will be able to regenerate your aura faster by absorbing life force in nature. Close your eyes and sense the life force in nature."
Rishi closed his eyes and tried to sense the life force in nature, but whenever he tried to do so, he was only able to sense some green energy surrounding him in the mist.
When he was not able to sense it, he started to get impatient, and whenever his senses tried to scan it, the energy moved away. The frustration started to show up on his face.
He was getting angry for no reason when he heard, "What are you doing?"
Rishi took a deep breath and replied, "Sir, I am unable to perceive this energy. Whenever I try to sense it or focus on it, this strange energy runs away. It is as if it despised me."
"Rishab, first calm down. The presence you are radiating unintentionally is filled with hatred and killing intent. First, calm down and forget about everything else; the life force of nature will approach you itself if you calm down and release a peaceful aura."
"This is a very important step. Don\'t think of life force as energy. Imagine it as something that can see, think, and understand like any other living being."
Rishi closed his eyes and started meditating. As he started forgetting about all the hate he had in his heart, the concentration of the life force near him started to increase.
"Attract it with your peaceful presence. Think of it as embracing nature. Believe that you are also a tree, and the affairs of this world have nothing to do with you; the only thing you care about is giving."
"You give oxygen, shed, shelter, food, and material; this is a thankless job only nature knows about, and only it knows how kind you are. It will reward you for your kindness."
"It appreciates you by giving you the life force; the bird\'s chirp is its way of thanking you. The wind blows to be grateful to you for making it something that helps other beings to survive."
"Become a magnet by realizing your kind and peaceful presence; remember all the good deeds you have done; and think about how grateful you are to everyone."