The Great Jewel

CHAPTER 13

Aura manipulation can be used by many but mastered by some. Every 10 people, only 2 will master the art of manipulating their aura. Its method in training is very difficult, that in the first stage of training, only 4 will pass. And those remaining 4 will have to undergo 3 more stages until they reach the peak of aura manipulation. However, even if you have mastered it, it doesn't mean you are already invincible. Aura manipulation will only work and grow stronger in battle, and if used to its full potential, a person can become invincible until they fall in battle or in ill. To Thomas, he mastered this manipulation after training for 5 whole years with her. It was difficult, it was brutal. Thomas almost quit during the halfway of his 3rd stage, however, she encouraged him to continue, as they will never meet again if Thomas falls. That is why, no matter what, Thomas will continue to move forward and grow stronger until he meets her again out there. But in terms of experience in using aura manipulation, Reggie gets the upper hand. Thomas needs to be alert, keep his guard up and don't ever waver. Since the manipulation of auras goes in vast ways, as it also depends on the imagination of the user. And based on the experience of Reggie, he has been in hundreds of battles while using his aura. Thomas is ready for anything to happen. They are now exchanging blows and are on equal footing. Reggie was fired up as this is the first time someone is fighting him equally in over 9 years, and that is when he fought Edward himself. There is a saying that once the father or parents of a certain child are all but powerful, the child of those parents would have defect. And that is the child will not have any extraordinary abilities like their parents but will have something that will surpass both. Since Thomas is born to two powerful people, Reggie can sense that this guy does not even have the slightest of boon. So, to make up for his lacking ability, this kid mastered the art of aura manipulation, to an extent that he is now able to stand up equally against a marine captain that has been in service for more than 30 years. Reggie is now wondering on how strong she is, especially when she is the oldest. In any case, Reggie is having a hard time dealing a blow to Thomas as this kid was too agile and flexible. Thomas is also having the same problem. There are no openings in the marine's defense, that Thomas' brain is making him think that he is not facing a man, but a fortress. Raging fortress indeed. But to Reggie, the attacks of Thomas were like cannon balls being plummeted at full speed. The attacks of Thomas were heavy, fast and accurate. That one small mistake will be the end of Reggie as he will surely be cut in half if he gets hit by those swings. Thomas has clearly mastered the art of the sword too. Based on his form, with his left foot forward and right at the back and he is going slightly sideways, this sword art is definitely the Southern Deity Sword Style. Since Koes Sea is located at the southern part of the world, there is a deity here that mastered the art of the sword and created his own, and that technique has been passed down. But the thing is, this is odd. Edward and she did not practice any sword styles, the both of them clearly excel at fist fighting. However, they really are alike since she is also a master of the Northern Valkyrie Sword Style. Reggie finds it interesting that the 4 of them have the same, but different techniques. Which is good since it explores the uniqueness of a person. Reggie then raised his sword,

"One Sword Style: Second Armament!" he bellowed.

And then he swung his katana so hard at Thomas at a terrifying speed at that. Thomas knew what's coming, so, he leapt backwards. However, when he thought that he was safe from the blow, that is when remembers that it is the second, which means it is different. Reggie grinned, as his katana then extended to reach Thomas. The pirate rookie regained his footing, then as the sword as raging towards him, Thomas leaned to his left, and when he thinks that he was just right in time, the blade of the katana grazed the left cheek. But Thomas considered himself lucky, as this is what he just got from that attack. Reggie quickly retracted his katana, but then, Thomas released another aura-filled sword attack,

"Ragnarok Damnation!" Thomas yelled as he then swings his sword forward and the aura blade hurtled towards Reggie.

Reggie grinned, as he was successful on retracting his katana just in time. He blocked the raging aura blade that has the color of dark purple and some black in it, but then, when he thought it was a normal aura blade, the blade then released 3 blade branches, and two out of those 3 hits Reggie in the left thigh and then the right shoulder. Thinking that it was just casual slices, the wounds then started to give him excruciating pain. He took a knee and he coughed out blood. He can't feel his right arm anymore, and his left leg is starting to give in. Reggie laughed, as this kid is really closing in on killing him. The marine captain knows he won't last for another 20 minutes, so he is now going to proceed with all he's got.

"One Sword Style: Seventh Armament!" he screamed.

Meanwhile, William who was fighting the other first lieutenant have the marine turn as they heard that scream of Reggie,

"Captain!" yelled the marine officer as he continues to fight a bloody match against William.

William is quite hurt, but he continues to fight as it would be embarrassing to lose in front of their captain that is winning against a much stronger opponent. But Charlx was surprised by the fact that their captain skipped all the armaments and went for the seventh already after doing his second earlier. This just means that Thomas Jack is the real deal, and their captain is facing a strong opponent. However, even William is now seeing that Thomas is exhausted from using all that aura. Thomas is now breathing heavily as he used too much aura, even though he mastered it, he still has limits, and he is reaching that a terrifying speed. William knew that he needs to finish this so he can aid his captain. However, it won't be that easy. Both him and Charlx are now bleeding so hard, that their bodies are smothered in thick red substances. William and Charlx are equals in using their boons and their strength also. But they have to end this, because if not, both of them would die by blood loss. Meanwhile, Angelique is now fighting without success against Jimuel. Clearly, her strength is still not enough to compete with a marine officer,

"Ha! This is what you get for betraying justice!" Jimuel bellowed as he released consecutive punches at Angelique.

Samuel, who was fighting a few meters away from his little sister saw it,

"Angel!" he yelled.

But his mistake that he let his guard down against someone stronger than him,

"Where are you looking? Your enemy is me!" bellowed the first lieutenant as he punched Samuel so hard in the stomach that it knocked the air out of him.

Samuel coughed up blood, as they are now being crushed into a pulp against these strong people. They knew it. Committing mutiny was never really a chance for them to be free, and now they are dying because of that mistake. However, this is the mistake they will be proud of forever. As this is the mistake where they broke off from the shackles of abuse and fought for their freedom and real justice. They have no regrets. While the siblings have already accepted their fate, something came,

"Terror Magnitude!" a man screamed.

And then, a man then suddenly punched the hell out of Jimuel as the first lieutenant was sent flying. While the others are confused, another attack came,

"Garden of Thorns!"

The first lieutenant that Samuel was fighting turned around, and that is when Penny suddenly appeared and punched him in the face with her knuckles covered in spikes. The soldiers nearby turned around. As the man who saved Angelique and is now standing under the big moon, was none other than Henry Teach.