Murni's gaze seemed cold and threatening as if visualizing the desire to win a fight at his opponent's expense. His very air seemed to chill the hydras to the bone but they could still sense mercy unlike he-the one they spoke of- did, and the way he carried himself exposed his lack of skill and hesitance to finish anyone off for good. This had reassured them that Murni was no threat to them and the dagger was not to be feared since he did not wield it; at least for now. They had him spar for one minute against them one at a time as to observe his skill level and fighting style, as well to see how long he can last in a fight. He fought fairly well with his agility and speed, but it became apparent that compared to his species, he was only as well fought as a well-trained mortal. His style still however did not match the blade that seemed to slow down his movements causing him to adjust at the last second only to fail numerous times. From the Hydra's perspective, his only good quality in battle is his clear-headedness and ability to be aware of his environment and adjust his body just so in order to apply the pressure needed to push his opponent back a step. The two shared a look before Violet sighed in defeat and left towards the racks to choose the proper weapon for the demon. This left the female and the demon alone on the field.
She could not help but stare down at the shorter male as he tried to catch his breath as he laid defeated on the cold ground. She figured now was a time to question him without interference from her other half.
"Why didn't you fight at full strength?"
"What do you mean? I fought you with all I had and I still lost. Badly may I add." With much effort he pushed himself into a relaxed sitting position.
"Humble but what nonsense are you trying to make me swallow. I heard you have the ability to teleport to any place that you have been. Is that not correct?"
"Well yes, but I'm not very experienced with this power of mine and my family call it a cheat in battle amongst the nobility. So I never really used it other than to help with missions that I was sent on."
"Is that what they told you?" If she could she would have raised a brow, and give an unimpressed look; but instead, her blank stare said all that needed to be on her thoughts about it. "They are not wrong about the technique being a cheat move though it is rather a useful tactic to use in the face of battle. That is what I specialize in: Strategies and Combat tactics, he on the other hand * She motions in the direction her other half left* is all instinct and capable of thinking on his feet. We go well together picking up each other's lack of skill but, we only become a formidable opponent when we all combine in to one or all together." *She motions for him to stand.* "In battle it only matters on who can out-manure the other while keeping in mind that anger will blind on coming attacks from others." She was going to continue but she realized that her male half had returned and holding the item, he was looking for. As she gave him her full attention, she realized that it wasn't the Janbiya but it was something close to it; it was a start she supposed.
Murni looked on as the twins seemed to converse with their stilled gazes and tensed bodies that lasted only a moment before the male started to approach him. The light caught on the dulled blade's hilt blinding him for a moment, before he blinked and refocused what he saw. It was a dagger similar to the one he spied earlier; only this one had a longer curve and was ridiculed with rust. However, besides all that, Murni felt a familiar calling that begged him to grasp its hilt and be used. Yet, he could never touch it for it would cost him his life and without any knowledge as to how to wield one, it would all be instant. All the same, his gazed were zoned upon it as the male approached him only to stop a yard away.
"You fight well for a fool who was only taught to obey and be a messenger. But as all great warriors, you must find a weapon that fits your strengths and stature. It must also be able to fit and fix your style of fighting to be fluid and speed control that benefits not harms you. In short, it must become you and you it until there is no way to tell the two apart." With that said he handed the dagger to the demon awaiting for it to be taken as it laid in his open palm. Before he could even grab it, it was out of his reach as they—the twins now stood side by side staring at him and the blade—began to speak once more in unison.
"Be sure demon that should you take the action to strike us, eight heads will strike back ten-fold and you will be vanquished from all existence. There will be no 'after' for you, do we make ourselves clear." Their chilling united voices froze him as the possibility of just disappearing, no next destination for the soul, but he knew that would never come to cross. So with two steps, he grabbed hold of the hilt ignoring their stares and lifted it above his head to see it in the sun's rays with no fear nor hesitation.
After all, why would I ever betray them they haven't done anything, or give me reason to do so; and besides all they've done was better me to prove my worth to Madam Death.
It was that moment that Gon and Sandy bronze hydra-dressed in a shaolin fashion-came forth and made their way towards the trio. He doesn't say a word as he took their hands to reel in the memories before, giving a single nod and let go. He stared at Murni, up and down, with a look of disapproval in his eyes. With a motion of his head, he instructed for Gon and Murni to follow. Murni shot Gon a look for an explanation to which he gave an irritated sigh and only said that it will lead to his next lesson. After the three were far out sight and sure that that they could not be heard, the female began to converse with her counter part.
"I'm surprised you gave him a weapon of similarity. I honesty thought that you would offer a short blade or a plain dagger. Why the sudden change of heart, or are you planning something without me?"
"No, my heart still remains the same, but it is as you say we must teach him to be able to serve and fight for death herself. Though he must do the rest himself, otherwise he will remain no more than a demon trained nothing more. He must becoming something more; that even Gods are wary of."
"Yet to offer that kind of weapon you sure that this is what you chose? After all, you initially against it."
"Heh, the way he is now that ideal is no more than a water in a dessert, and besides we can kill him just as bee dies after they strike."
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The trio made up of: a demon, a goblin, and a bronze Hydra made their way to a building in silence. The current Hydra lead Murni to an open-air library. Being within a meter of it, one could sense the magic that is emanating from it. Gon explained that it is protected from rain, wind, and even limits the amount of sunlight allowed in. There was even a silence spell to prevent others from disturbing others. The magic wasn't tangible rather it was a much more subtle as seen in the entrance. The doorway was littered with runes and if one spied hard enough could see they even littered the walls, behind objects, within bookshelves, and under rugs. It would seem that this was a very sacred place to be protected in such a manner; though, from the look that Gon gave as he stared at with much longing he suspected that perhaps it was more. The trio stopped mere steps away from the entrance when Hydra spoke at last, "Don't make a mess. Learn from books given." He gave Murni a card with odd symbols and proceeded onwards.
"Why did we come here, and what's with this talisman?"
"First off, that 'talisman' is called a liber'airy pass. Second, this is where you train next. Third, hes your commun'ti cate teacher." With that, he dragged the demon through the entrance by the arm before any more questions could be asked. The sight of the library was breathtaking, for it seemed as though it was not a library at all. The magic seem to expand the inside: shelves of books reached the top and covered every wall, stairs that led to an underground part—where old texts and light sensitive objects rest—and small group of tables, chairs, and even a sofa on far side where it allowed an opening. A few wisps flittered by lining texts and books in their proper places; other than a few unknown wandering souls and beings it was relativity empty. Murni allowed himself pulled by Gon to a seat as he admired how vast the building truly was. Gon knew that if it weren't for the silence spell the demon would have disintegrate the serene silence judging by how his mouth was moving. Having the demon seated, Gon left him to do his own personal reading while Hydra returned with the prepared set of books. Hydra sat across the demon placing a blank parchment, a quill, a bottle of ink, and a simple book from the stack in front of him. He wrote at the top of the parchment, 'All the Different Ways to Communicate Both Verbal and Non-verbal'. Murni opened his mouth to speak, but he forgot about the silent spell thus leaving him to stare in confusion.
Luckily this Hydra was a patient fellow, so he wrote, 'There will be times under your service that during certain missions where knowing multiple languages will determine the matter of failure or success. It may even determine a person's life as well.' Murni made a motion about soul consumption Hydra shakes his head stating that it only works for a limited amount of time depending on where he is, and that it was not a good idea to consume nor rely too much on that type of power alone. That being said, he opened a book of a random language and another from the stack to serve as a dictionary. Together the two worked on reading, writing, and understanding every single word that Murni could not decipher right away; which in this case meant the whole book. They stayed like for the whole lesson, not noticing the sun dripping down into a slow crawl in the sky.
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