"There, about elements... Listen this time, no more repeats!" TuTu menaced with her fist, pouting.
"Khm, so. With my fighting style, I'd prefer something for mobility. Plants can be used for defense too, but to quickly dodge out of the way of an attack, I can only do it with the help of an artifact. Summons won't always be in a state to help. Who knows, they might get injured or held up in battle. Sooo. I've been thinking about wind, like Jiao Jiao's, then we'd be just like real sisters!" – My girl clapped her hands and looked at her friend and me with lustful affection. Looks like someone's asking for a threesome night. Khm, not thinking about that right now.
"That's great that you want to deepen your bond with Jiao Jiao even more, but a team needs a variety of elements to cover as many combat situations as possible. Where wind falls short, earth can help, and so on. You're not a kid anymore; I shouldn't have to explain these basic truths to you." – I patted the ruffled TuTu on the head after she bristled at my tone.
"As for mobility... I won't say you don't need it at all, but it's close to that. At least not at the High level. Don't forget the main gimmick of at least one of your future summons – Possession, fusion, call it what you want." – I began explaining the advantages of elemental spirits to TuTu on my fingers.
"The point is, you merge with your elemental spirit, gaining the ability to fully use its capabilities, if you can handle it. And trust me, with my body enhancement technique, no one does it better than us. You'll be able to use EVERYTHING your future pet can offer. And movement across all planes at speeds terrifying for normal mages is no exception. So just keep one of your fighters inside you, and no force majeure will happen." – I finished my mini-agitation speech.
"But won't that reduce my combat potential? An extra fighter on the battlefield is worth a lot and can turn the tide of battle." – She crossed her arms under her ample chest and looked me defiantly in the eyes. Don't give in, Mu Bai, it's a trap!
"Khm!" – TuTu's smile practically begged for a brick. I couldn't help but look, okay?! Eh, it's been ages since I had any intimacy; my roof is leaking.
"...No, your combat potential won't suffer. You can even coordinate with your pet to create combined spells whose power exceeds simple 1+1. This will actually boost your strength." – I managed to pull myself together and explain my point of view, to which TuTu tsked and turned away. Apparently, becoming 'sisters' with Jiao Jiao is her incurable obsession. Well, at least she's not trying to ruin her build over it; thanks for that.
"As for you, I recommend the light element. It'll be good defense and strong single-target attack in the future. With your defensive fighting style while your pets annihilate everything around, it'll be the right choice. And at the Advanced level, try space to shore up defense and fill your mobility gap." – I sweetened the pill for her by promising a cool element everyone wants.
"Hmph, and where are those promised pets of yours? I've been waiting forever! Today I could only beat small fry because Silvergrass couldn't handle a High-level mage alone. Need to combine them. And fighting with just one element is stupid when another will soon match the main one." – TuTu grumbled, a bit unhappy with the situation.
"You weren't 'beating small fry'; you single-handedly saved students from a horde of monsters wanting to eat them. Slightly different things. As for pets... hold out another half year, okay? I'll find you the most badass ones; you'll faint." – With a slightly apologetic smile, I asked TuTu to wait a bit more.
Eh, why is that Fiery Calamity so far off? Though, considering Xian comes after... Better if it were delayed a couple more years; everyone would win... Except the Black Church.
After TuTu nodded in agreement with my opinion on her future development, I turned to my second girl – Jiao Jiao, who had been listening attentively.
"And what are your preferences for a future element?" – I passed the word to her.
"Well, I've been thinking about the sound element. It seems like it would perfectly complement my magical abilities. With the speed I can reach, it'd be a sin not to take on the scout role alongside fast killer. Sound would really help in mapping. And it disrupts enemy concentration perfectly, helping me eliminate them quickly." – Hesitating a bit, Jiao Jiao voiced her opinion.
"Hm, solid choice indeed. You considered your strengths and weaknesses and made a balanced decision. Unlike some." – I shot a glance at TuTu, who just stuck her tongue out at me.
"So you won't mind if I try to awaken the sound element?" – Jiao Jiao clarified with a joyful smile.
"Of course I will." – I smiled back, crushing all her hopes. She still has a bit of that good girl who couldn't stand listening to TuTu and me fooling around in the bedroom. And it's so fun to tease that side of her, especially now when I need to vent my emotions.
"But why!? You said it was a good choice!" – Jiao Jiao accusingly poked her finger at me, looming threateningly. And poof, the shy good girl image is gone, just a little pressure.
"Yes, good. But not the best. I suggest awakening poison." – Unflinching, I looked her straight in the eyes. No leniency on their development. Power is their ticket to survival, and it needs maximizing potential, not minimizing. All so they always return to me alive.
"Why poison specifically?" – Calming down, the girl asked about the info she didn't understand. That's why I love her. So forgiving; I can tease her guilt-free without fearing a midnight window toss.
"Because with your fighting style, it's easier to inflict lots of small cuts on a bunch of enemies than kill one. Now imagine your weapons coated in poison. And there's your wind element, perfect for driving poison clouds wherever you want. Ideal killer: fast and deadly. That's what I'm shaping you into. Poison fits that build perfectly." – I explained a few perks of poison.
As I was about to continue the pitch, a man in Magical Court uniform – not combat, but standard distinctive – headed our way. Probably a clerk sent to take our statements.
And that means only one thing – we'll be released soon, and it's time for the long-awaited breakthrough!