Chapter 122

I continued on with my training until late in the evening . Before I went to sleep, I wanted to have another stab at the 3rd diagram . I knew I was missing just one small detail in order to completely modify it but somehow I couldn't find it . I already tried modifying other elements of the pose that seemed right but it didn't bring the desired results .

I wrecked my brain about it but there was nothing . 'Nothing… . with all my knowledge in the Art of Medicine, there is nothing I can find . How is that possible? I checked all the hidden muscles and whatnot but it doesn't seem to be that . If it's not about muscles, then what?' I thought . I didn't know what I was missing . It seemed correct but my instincts were telling me there was something missing .

The more I looked at the pose the more I was convinced it was not about muscles or posture and position . It was something else . I was going along those lines and suddenly a thought came into my mind 'Aura! No, is it even possible?' . Aura was something that I learned how to copy from different people . This was also part of the Art of Stealth . It was the skill I created, I was trying to figure out how to be less visible and blend in more with the crowds . Copying the aura of the people that were common on the streets was what I figured out .

I thought about it more 'Does the further diagrams need aura in order to complete them? Something like the domineering aura, or calm aura?' . I went through my memories and tried to remember the name . 'Hmm, if I remember correctly, the pose was called "Warrior's Step Breaks The Opposite Army" . What type of aura would that be then?' I thought .

If my guess was correct, then the moment I add aura to that diagram, it would become complete . The problem was, which aura . I studied the t.i.tle and thought about it hard . 'Domineering seems most appropriate, as if I wanted to dominate the whole army of people . ' I thought about it and my aura started to change . I tried to create an aura that would fit the description . Domineering and absolute, as if saying "The world shall bow when I take a step" .

My aura intensified and finally I released it . There was no explosions or sounds but the mood around me changed . I felt like I was the owner of this world, as if the stuff around me had to bow in front of me . The feeling of giving an absolute order "Bow, or get trampled on!" . I stood up and tried doing the pose . 'Right leg forward as if I was making as step . Left leg stays behind, with a slight bent . Arms straight alongside my body but not lose, tense . Hands lifted upwards . Left hand's palm facing the ground . Right hand's palm facing the skies . Eyes closed and head leaning forwards a bit' I thought as I positioned myself into the pose .

The pose was completed and the aura of dominance was filling the air . When I opened my eyes, "Whoosh!" it was as if the wind pushed the gra.s.s, leaves and small stones around me backwards . The area became quiet, as if the land was barren and completely absent of any life . Complete silence . I stopped and smiled while saying out loud "It worked! The 3rd diagram is completed . I have finally managed to modify the 3rd diagram and now only two are left from the Strength Manual" .

The pose was completed and the aura of dominance was filling the air . When I opened my eyes, "Whoosh!" it was as if the wind pushed the gra.s.s, leaves and small stones around me backwards . The area became quiet, as if the land was barren and completely absent of any life . Complete silence . I stopped and smiled while saying out loud "It worked! The 3rd diagram is completed . I have finally managed to modify the 3rd diagram and now only two are left from the Strength Manual" .

I was very excited but at the same time I already knew 'It's good that I have it modified but I can't use it yet' . I couldn't use the 3rd diagram yet because it used the hidden muscles from the 1st and 2nd modified diagrams . Therefore, this was a follow up diagram, not one I could train at the same time like the 1st and 2nd . I also noticed how much stress it puts on my body, even though I stayed in the pose for a short while . 'I have to master the 1st and 2nd diagrams in order to be able to practice this one . This is probably the reason why Rand and Senty had issues with the Strength Manual . Of course, I modified it and it is now much better but the 3rd diagram already required an aura . If they only trained the unmodified pose, the effect would be almost nonexistent' I thought .

I didn't know for how long Rand had this manual and trained using the poses but from what Dina said to me, she was a small girl when her parents died . 'It means that Rand didn't get very far with understanding this diagram . Maybe he tried asking Nick but because Nick hated the whole village, he didn't help him modify it . Or maybe he never showed it to Nick and thought that practicing it will make him stronger than Nick' I thought .

Whatever it was, the past was the past . I had to focus on the future and now was the time to enter my dreams again, to face the dark figure and the Ancient Language . I laid down in my makeshift bed from animal skins and closed my eyes . The moment I opened them again, I was already in the dream .

I thought 'Right, it's time to test out some things' . The dark figure in the distance started talking as usual while I tried to compile a sentence in the Ancient Language . After a while, I had my sentence constructed and said it out loud .

I thought 'Right, it's time to test out some things' . The dark figure in the distance started talking as usual while I tried to compile a sentence in the Ancient Language . After a while, I had my sentence constructed and said it out loud .

"Korak Lei Fer?"

I asked "Who am I?" and the next moment the dark figure stopped talking and replied "Lak? Lak Lan Therak Devorak" and then continued on with the speech . I was happy that the dark figure actually answered and with something else at that . I tried to dissect the sentence . 'Lak means "you" so the dark figure asked "You?" and then continued "You are" using the words Lak Lan but I do not know those last two words . I only know they would refer to a person, so the dark figure referred to me twice somehow but what type of words are they?'

I didn't know . I tried thinking of possible solutions but nothing came to my mind . I couldn't find any similar words in human language or at least similar that would make any sense . I decided to try a different sentence . I had limited amount of sensible sentences I could create so I asked .

"Rei Lak Ki Peris?" and I jumped into the air .

I didn't know . I tried thinking of possible solutions but nothing came to my mind . I couldn't find any similar words in human language or at least similar that would make any sense . I decided to try a different sentence . I had limited amount of sensible sentences I could create so I asked .

"Rei Lak Ki Peris?" and I jumped into the air .

The dark figure stopped again and said "Ze, Kiq Thes Therak Reles" and the dark figure started talking again . I wondered 'How is it possible for it to answer anyway? If I learn the language, can we just talk like this?' . I tried to decipher the words spoken by the dark figure again . I asked the dark figure "Can you do this?" and jumped into the air . 'The answer it gave was probably "No" so the word Ze would mean "no" in that case' I thought . The dark figure then said something familiar . I already knew the word Ki but this was not the word Ki but Kiq instead . 'Did it have some kind of relationship?' I thought and pondered over it . I was so engrossed in my thoughts that I forgot again where I was and the dream soon ended .

'I need to figure out that last sentence . I already figured out one word and I think I will be able to figure out at least one more . I just need to focus on it'

I continued on with my training until late in the evening . Before I went to sleep, I wanted to have another stab at the 3rd diagram . I knew I was missing just one small detail in order to completely modify it but somehow I couldnt find it . I already tried modifying other elements of the pose that seemed right but it didnt bring the desired results . I wrecked my brain about it but there was nothing . Nothing… . with all my knowledge in the Art of Medicine, there is nothing I can find . How is that possible? I checked all the hidden muscles and whatnot but it doesnt seem to be that . If its not about muscles, then what? I thought . I didnt know what I was missing . It seemed correct but my instincts were telling me there was something missing . The more I looked at the pose the more I was convinced it was not about muscles or posture and position . It was something else . I was going along those lines and suddenly a thought came into my mind Aura! No, is it even possible? . Aura was something that I learned how to copy from different people . This was also part of the Art of Stealth . It was the skill I created, I was trying to figure out how to be less visible and blend in more with the crowds . Copying the aura of the people that were common on the streets was what I figured out . I thought about it more Does the further diagrams need aura in order to complete them? Something like the domineering aura, or calm aura? . I went through my memories and tried to remember the name . Hmm, if I remember correctly, the pose was called Warriors Step Breaks The Opposite Army . What type of aura would that be then? I thought . If my guess was correct, then the moment I add aura to that diagram, it would become complete . The problem was, which aura . I studied the t.i.tle and thought about it hard . Domineering seems most appropriate, as if I wanted to dominate the whole army of people . I thought about it and my aura started to change . I tried to create an aura that would fit the description . Domineering and absolute, as if saying The world shall bow when I take a step . My aura intensified and finally I released it . There was no explosions or sounds but the mood around me changed . I felt like I was the owner of this world, as if the stuff around me had to bow in front of me . The feeling of giving an absolute order Bow, or get trampled on! . I stood up and tried doing the pose . Right leg forward as if I was making as step . Left leg stays behind, with a slight bent . Arms straight alongside my body but not lose, tense . Hands lifted upwards . Left hands palm facing the ground . Right hands palm facing the skies . Eyes closed and head leaning forwards a bit I thought as I positioned myself into the pose . The pose was completed and the aura of dominance was filling the air . When I opened my eyes, Whoosh! it was as if the wind pushed the gra.s.s, leaves and small stones around me backwards . The area became quiet, as if the land was barren and completely absent of any life . Complete silence . I stopped and smiled while saying out loud It worked! The 3rd diagram is completed . I have finally managed to modify the 3rd diagram and now only two are left from the Strength Manual . I was very excited but at the same time I already knew Its good that I have it modified but I cant use it yet . I couldnt use the 3rd diagram yet because it used the hidden muscles from the 1st and 2nd modified diagrams . Therefore, this was a follow up diagram, not one I could train at the same time like the 1st and 2nd . I also noticed how much stress it puts on my body, even though I stayed in the pose for a short while . I have to master the 1st and 2nd diagrams in order to be able to practice this one . This is probably the reason why Rand and Senty had issues with the Strength Manual . Of course, I modified it and it is now much better but the 3rd diagram already required an aura . If they only trained the unmodified pose, the effect would be almost nonexistent I thought . I didnt know for how long Rand had this manual and trained using the poses but from what Dina said to me, she was a small girl when her parents died . It means that Rand didnt get very far with understanding this diagram . Maybe he tried asking Nick but because Nick hated the whole village, he didnt help him modify it . Or maybe he never showed it to Nick and thought that practicing it will make him stronger than Nick I thought . Whatever it was, the past was the past . I had to focus on the future and now was the time to enter my dreams again, to face the dark figure and the Ancient Language . I laid down in my makeshift bed from animal skins and closed my eyes . The moment I opened them again, I was already in the dream . I thought Right, its time to test out some things . The dark figure in the distance started talking as usual while I tried to compile a sentence in the Ancient Language . After a while, I had my sentence constructed and said it out loud . Korak Lei Fer? I asked Who am I? and the next moment the dark figure stopped talking and replied Lak? Lak Lan Therak Devorak and then continued on with the speech . I was happy that the dark figure actually answered and with something else at that . I tried to dissect the sentence . Lak means you so the dark figure asked You? and then continued You are using the words Lak Lan but I do not know those last two words . I only know they would refer to a person, so the dark figure referred to me twice somehow but what type of words are they? I didnt know . I tried thinking of possible solutions but nothing came to my mind . I couldnt find any similar words in human language or at least similar that would make any sense . I decided to try a different sentence . I had limited amount of sensible sentences I could create so I asked . Rei Lak Ki Peris? and I jumped into the air . The dark figure stopped again and said Ze, Kiq Thes Therak Reles and the dark figure started talking again . I wondered How is it possible for it to answer anyway? If I learn the language, can we just talk like this? . I tried to decipher the words spoken by the dark figure again . I asked the dark figure Can you do this? and jumped into the air . The answer it gave was probably No so the word Ze would mean no in that case I thought . The dark figure then said something familiar . I already knew the word Ki but this was not the word Ki but Kiq instead . Did it have some kind of relationship? I thought and pondered over it . I was so engrossed in my thoughts that I forgot again where I was and the dream soon ended . I need to figure out that last sentence . I already figured out one word and I think I will be able to figure out at least one more . I just need to focus on it