Chapter 347
When Michel heard what Niki said she was slackjawed at the sudden request . After a moment of stunned silence, Michel spoke, "if your parents are alright with it, then I suppose I can teach you . " Niki nodded her head in response and took out her phone . She immediately called her parents and started explaining what had happened, as well as her decision to learn how to become a merc, so that she could get strong enough to defend herself .
Niki's parents were aware of the current situation of the current world . They were also aware that they could not say that they could protect their children in this kind of world . So Niki learning how to defend herself is a good thing . So after talking for a bit the two agreed and allowed Niki to learn from Michel .
Niki then handed her phone to Michel, who then started talking to her parents . After a short talk, the two sides came into an agreement .
Michel sighed as she looked at the determined Niki . Lilitth who was still laying down on the floor was confused with the sudden turn of events .
"Your Dad and Mom, have agreed in me teaching you how to fight, and how to survive in being a merc . So, for now, you'll be living with us, is that alright with you?"
"Of course," Niki answered with a smile on her face .
"Niki, why?" Lilitth was finally able to sit up straight looked at her best friend in the eye, confused about her decision . Since she started staying in normal society, she finally understood that their family's way of life, which was being mercenaries was an extremely dangerous job . She learned from her classmates, that even though there was a huge return in being a merc, usually no one wanted to have the job as a merc, if they weren't forced by extreme circumstances . There are some that want to become mercs even with the danger because of the possibility of getting rich quickly .
Niki looked at her worried best friend and answered with a smile .
"I want to become stronger, so I won't be a burden to you or my family . I want to be a merc, so that I can continue to be your best friend Lilitth . " Hearing Niki's reply Lilitth couldn't help it and started crying, in which Niki responded by hugging her best friend . Michel who was watching at the side couldn't hold it in and joined in the hugging .
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In the distance from the Samaritas land, Reghinald Berdonia watching . He was already aware that there was the chance for the mission to fail, so he wasn't really that disappointed . This was just a trial run to see how strong the security was . Still, now that they know he was after the doll, they will probably tighten the security around, which he might be able to use to his advantage .
'Who would have expected the doll, to improve so much . I always thought she was a failure, but it would seem that she was more valuable than I initially speculated . With her at hand, I will be able to make Berdonia great again . '
After looking at the chaotic scene in the Samaritas place one last time, Reghinald left with a smirk plastered on his face .
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A week after the night attack, inside the training room that was located underground, Lilitth and Niki were training . Lilitth was now using a large sword similar to Rika Saunter's, while Niki was practicing on how to shoot a gun .
At first, Niki found it difficult to shoot without being pushed by the recoil, but after a few days, and Michel's excellent guidance she was now able to shoot without falling on her butt . On the other hand, Lilitth felt using the sword was better than when she was using a staff .
She found that the weight of this heavy sword was very comfortable as she continued swinging it . For the whole week, Michel didn't teach Lilitth anything about the sword, except telling Lilitth to feel the sword as she swung it .
"Lilitth today I want you to fight this person I hired . He claims to be your brother's rival . " Michel introduced the new arrival, who was carrying a sword .
"I'm Setsuna, and I'm really am Alex's rival . His master and my master have been rivals for years, and so as their students, we followed in their footsteps . "
Lilitth stood in front of Setsuna and bowed her head . "I'll be in your care," Lilitth said with a smile on her face . Setsuna was caught by surprise as he wasn't expecting Alex's sister to be this cute .
'How could someone as stoic as that guy, get a sister like this?'
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While Lilitth and Setsuna were greeting each other Michel approached Niki . She saw that the little girl had improved greatly, but her accuracy was still too low to be used for actual combat . This was hard to see what weapon was good for Niki to use, seeing as unlike Lilitth she wasn't a person with superhuman abilities . Niki's overall stats were the same as that of any regular ten-year-old girl, the only advantage she had over the others, was her amazing ability to learn quickly . She was the same type of fighter as Lyner, able to copy a move she has just seen once . Yet unlike Lyner her body was too weak to perform the move .
So aside from learning how to use a gun, Michel made a training course that would improve Niki's overall physical ability .
"It's time for your jog up the temple today . This time you need to get to the top and come back down in about half an hour . If you don't make it back on time, I'll be increasing the weights on your legs . "
The temple Michel was talking about, was a temple of the old Gods of Berdonia, and it was located atop a hill that had a flight of stairs with five hundred steps . The best time Niki had in going up and down the temple, was fifty minutes, and that was without the weights . Currently on her ankles were weights that weigh around two kilos each .
Even though she was given such a hard task Niki wasn't demoralized as she simply saluted Michel and started running towards the temple .
This was Niki's starting point to becoming strong .