Chapter 14: Side Chapter: Introducing Ignis
It has been two days since Henrik had used his ultimate skills to save Shizu's life. While Henrik took Gazel up on his 'offer' to be escorted around the city so he can get to know the place, Shizu remained in her room as per Henrik's instructions so that her body could fully recover. Thanks to her evolution and being granted a hero egg, her body was able to recover but it would take a few days for the recovery to truly take effect and Henrik didn't want her pushing herself while she healed. After the three days were up, [Raphael] informed Henrik her recovery should be complete and she's well enough to travel.
He'd also asked Veldora to use their soul corridor to spend some time with Ifrit, which was made possible that's to Raphael, so that he could help Ifrit grow and one day return to the real world. Since it was never Ifrit's fault that he'd damaged Shizu so bad, Henrik didn't want to destroy or punish him but instead wanted to nourish it into an independent being and give another chance.
Now though, his three days of exploration was over. Him and Shizu were currently having at meal at a certain elf bar to celebrate her recent recovery.
"You know, I'd hoped to meet some talented hardworking people to recruit them, but I've been so busy with getting to know Dwargon, I haven't had the opportunity to ask anyone," Henrik informed Shizu.
"You've been seeing the city for three days, and you haven't see one person who you like? Were you even looking properly?"
"Of course. I think Gazel knew what I was up to so he had my guide take me to the less interesting places around. I haven't even been to a shop that makes their own stuff. Everywhere I went was just suppliers selling stuff at extortion rates."
"Well it makes sense that his majesty wouldn't want you taking his best people. Maybe you could discuss a good trade deal with him where he'll have some of his best stuff sent to you."
"Maybe, I don't think I'm gonna be getting any specials deals though, he's been kind enough already. Best guess is he's doing all this to make me feel indebted to him. Then again, there's still that card I have to play."
"Ohh, you mean..."
"Yep," Henrik replied with a smile.
"So how are you feeling? I get that your body is physically fine but you were fighting Ifrit for a long time, how are you feeling on the inside?"
"Happy. For the first time in decades, I finally can let myself be happy and not worry about Ifrit taking over. Sure I'm mentally tired still, but more than that, I just want to be happy. And the best way to do that is with you. I want to make that world you mentioned come true, where all kids including my students don't have to be in a constant fight. Where they can just smile and have fun.
It'll be hard work, but I want to help make that world reality," Shizu explained as he smile grew sweetly while thinking of the promised world.
"Good, and with that ultimate skill of yours, that world will come along all the faster."
After she woke up, Shizu informed Henrik that she'd evolved into a complete saint and awakened an ultimate skill. [Raphael, Lord of Wisdom] then explained to Henrik that since he used [King Of The Heroes, Arthur] to give Shizu a hero egg, he could both use her skills through [Power Of The Heroes]. It also told him that as an added effect of [Egg Bestowal], anyone who he grants a hero egg to, Henrik can instinctively know their power and limits.
[Ignis, Lord of Embers
It was born from a mixture of Shizu's former connection to Ifrit and her nature of mastery over flames and will to protect others while controlling the destructive nature of fire. It's existence symbolises rebirth, resilience, and the dual nature of fire as both a destroyer and a source of warmth.
Eternal Flame: Allows user to summon an eternal, unquenchable flame that burns concepts rather than just physical matter. These flames can burn through magical defence, with the exception of magic nullification, curses, and even intangible entities like spirts. If mastered enough, it can even burn the soul and potentially destroy the soul and core.
Phoenix's Grace: Grants user the ability to heal themselves and allies by surrounding them with purifying flames. These flames burn away negative effects such as curses, poison or mental domination, while restoring vitality. The ability also allows Shizu to resurrect herself once per day as long as a single ember of her remains.
Infernal Dominion: User can create a domain of flames in a wide area, turning the battlefield into her personal inferno. Inside this domain, she gains enhanced strength, speed and magical power, while enemies are supressed by the overwhelming heat.
Spirit Bond: Allows user to summon spirits and use their power to users own benefit. Also allows her to contract multiple spirits but power of already contracted spirits will weaken the more is added.
Blazing Resolve: Amplifies users power based on her emotions and determination. The more she fights to protect others and her ideals, the stronger her flames become, and subsequently, the stronger she becomes.
Thought Acceleration
Spacetime Manipulation
Multilayer Barrier
Synthesis/Separate
Universal sense
All Of Creation
Holy Haki]
Furthermore, it seems since [Raphael, Lord of Wisdom] was used to save her, her unique skill learnt from it and gained semi-sentience by connecting to her soul like [Raphael] was.
The skill, which like Henrik's own [Raphael], answers to the name of [Ignis] which the skill is named, acts as a mentor to Shizu, ensuring she doesn't loose control over flames and offers her advise in battle. It seems to share her ideals of justice and protection as it acts as a supportive and harmonious partner.
She'd also gained a few other skills like [Abnormal Condition Nullification], [Pain Nullification], [Special Condition Nullification] and [Ultraspeed Regeneration]
"That's quite the ultimate skill Shizu, if I didn't have a few aces, I doubt I could stand a chance against you."
"Yes, it is quite powerful. But it will only be used to keep innocents safe and bring about the world you promised me."
All Henrik could do was smile as Shizu continued eating her food. Before the two knew it, they were on their way back to the castle to get some rest before seeing Gazel tomorrow. On the way back though, they could hear arguing and even death threats coming from inside a nearby shop. When they looked that way, a sign above the door simply read, 'Kaijin. Blacksmith. Best weapons in Dwargon."
"Let's go," Henrik suddenly said as he began walking to the shop with Shizu close behind him.
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