Book 3: Chapter 1: Sixth Stage

Lily had thrown his all into practicing the sword-dance diligently within that ethereal cave in the mirror s.p.a.ce for three days already.

As he was a soul, he shouldnt have felt tired, but it was inevitable for the mind to feel fatigued after so much practice, and in this mirror s.p.a.ce, that fatigue of the mind reflected itself as fatigue of the soul.

However, with Lilys current knowledge, he couldnt understand why the soul could sweat, but as it wasnt that significant, he didnt ruminate much on it deeply.

Phew Lilys breath quickened. Although it was an arduous task, Lily had become engrossed in the practice after keeping at it for several days. It was because he found that he really liked dancing while dressed in the elegant and s.e.xy celestial maidens divine raiment1. His rational mind reminded himself often that the main purpose behind the dancing was to train. Moreover, he also feared that his soul would become even more feminized if he got too engrossed in the dancing, so he had to keep his vigilance up.

Lily had practiced the first four stages of Tsukuyomi Swordstyle to perfection in practically a single attempt as he had trained the Genji Swordstyle that took a different approach to the truth as the foundation. Then, Lily spent about 12 hours to execute the fifth stage for a total of ten times, and finally managed to learn these difficult movements successfully through a.s.siduous repet.i.tion.

However, it took Lily almost 3 days to learn the sixth stage!

And this was within the mirror s.p.a.ce. If Lily were in the outer world, he wouldve needed at least 2-3 years to reach this stage!

By attaining the sixth stage of Tsukuyomi Swordstyles first segment, Lilys physical power and spirit power augmentation had already surpa.s.sed the augmentation offered by the complete version of the Genji Swordstyle, providing a sixfold power augmentation!

What an incredible sword-dance. In the entire Land of East, a good number of those who train in the Genji Swordstyle arent even able to attain a threefold power augmentation, and this includes the direct descendants of the main family of the Genji and the samurai from influential factions.

Yet, I was able to attain a sixfold power augmentation in just 3 days If I go out now, Ill certainly be able to fight that Dijon! Hmph! Lilys gaze turned cold.

But the price for that Lily bowed down to look at the silken divine raiment he had donned.

If I lose my memory one day, even Id find it difficult to convince myself that Im still a boy.

Lily was physically and mentally exhausted right now, so he just planned to make Dijon and his group wait outside longer!

Lily didnt dare to underestimate his enemies in a battle of life and death, he only planned to go out after once his mind revitalized to the most optimal state.

Lets stop here for now. I feel like not even 10-15 days of training would be enough to learn the seventh stage fully, so I should rest well and then prepare to go out.

Wait! I totally forgot about Nanako2 Lily had become so engrossed in the training that he had actually forgotten about Nanako entirely.

Thus, he left the cavern and arrived in front of the Treasury Room that Kagura had intended to use as Nanakos training room, but he found no one inside when he opened the door.

You are

A soft and slightly astonished voice of a girl arrived from behind Lily at this moment.

Huh?

Lily turned around and saw Nanako staring at him with her purple-amber eyes dazedly.

For a moment, he still hadnt realized why Nanakos gaze was filled with so much astonishment and tinged with a bit of embarra.s.sment.

Lady Kagura told me the pretty boy dwelling this mirror s.p.a.ce is the mirror spirit, but I never thought you were actually a girl, Nanako looked at Lily innocently.

Mirror spirit? Lily was taken aback. He then caught sight of the Sakura Parasol resting at the corner of the room and realized Kagura had gone dormant again.

Kagura mustve definitely made up some weird story, but it was for the better, I suppose. If Nanako learned that the big sister for whom she had risked her life actually had the soul of a boy along with the huge influx of information, it mightve shocked her too much, Lily deduced Kaguras intention.

Ah Yes I-Im actually a girl3. I just like to cross-dress as a man sometimes4, thats all. Its a hobby of mine5. After all, its normal for someone to pick up some exceptional hobbies if they are trapped inside a mirror for a long time, right? Lily explained hesitantly.

So you were a girl Nanako didnt reveal any skepticism, but this made Lily depressed.

Why dont you doubt me? Do I really look that feminine?

Oh, yes. Lady Mirror Spirit, when can I leave this mirror? Lady Kagura told me that Sister Lily is outside. I want to see her as soon as possible.

Oh, dont you worry, youll be able to see her quite soon. Kagura and I are going to help Lily break free from Dijons encirclement, so you better stay within the mirror until then. Forgive me for this

Nanako nodded, I understand. I would only burden Sis if am outside. Lady Kagura has already explained to me that you will be bestowing a new power to Sister Lily that will allow her to break free from the encirclement. Please allow me to thank you in advance in my sisters place.

Nanako bowed solemnly, but this made Lily feel even more awkward. He didnt want to intentionally fool Nanako, but he could only explain this matter to her slowly at an opportune time later on as it wasnt the right time to talk about these matters right now.

Nanako, about your

Nanako cut Lily short, Lady Kagura has already explained it to me. Although its a bit unbelievable, after experiencing so many dangerous and bizarre matters over the past few days, Id rather believe its the truth if training here under the guidance of Lady Kagura can really make me stronger.

Nanako Lily felt moved.

Nanako blushed faintly and turned her head aside, following up somewhat embarra.s.sedly, Of course, its not because I want to become that womans s.h.i.+kigami or servant and so on. I just want to become stronger than her! So that I can protect her and perhaps even make her submit to me Thats the only reason.

Lilys lips curled up into a wry smile as he gazed at Nanako gently.

Shes still not honest with herself.

Nanako, Im a bit tired, so Im going to rest for a while. Wake me up if you need anything.

All right. Please do as you wish, Lady Mirror Spirit. Im going to the practice the foundational body tempering art that Lady Kagura imparted to me.

Youre really quite hardworking, Nanako, but make sure you get enough rest, Saying so, Lily entered the tatami mat room with the dressing table.

Perhaps because he was really too tired, he didnt even take off the raiment and lied down sideways on the tatami mats, drifting off to sleep immediately.

Lily slept for a whole day this time but there was no distinction between day and night within the mirror s.p.a.ce.

After having a good dose of sleep, Lily finally woke up, but he discovered Kagura gazing at him silently with her golden eyes while sitting in a seiza beside him, still dressed in the pink miniskirt kimono and white stockings.

Master, Nanako is training so a.s.siduously in order to face powerful enemies, yet here you are sleeping so defenselessly while dressed so seductively. Is it really proper to act so languidly?

Sorry Huh? Hold on, what do you mean by that?! Y-You obviously know I wore these garments in order to practice the Tsukuyomi Swordstyle! Lily blushed hard and yelled back while covering his chest and privates with his hands.

Although I know that, Kagura continued with a cold look in her golden eyes, You leave me speechless by wearing such garments when you are obviously a boy.6

Lily responded with a flushed face7, Im going to change right away! Also, teach me how to enter and exit this mirror s.p.a.ce at will.

Silva: Cough cough, cough cough cough.

Robinxen: Its like that meme

Silva: Are you?

Silva: you sure?

Silva: Thats a healthy hobby, I do that too, wink wink

Silva: Kek

Robinxen: Ah he still has some diginitysort of?