"So, Disciple huh," Nero commented after hearing his new nickname from Aurathia as everyone gathered for dinner
"Yeah, not bad for a first nickname, lets be honest, it could have been much worse" Aurathia replied "trust me, there were some bad ones being suggested" grabbing a big piece of meat from a plate and putting it onto hers
"I like it" Rias smiled "it's a nickname that also shows our part in you becoming stronger, showing that even though you are strong, you didn't get this way on your own" serving out vegetables to everyone
"I agree" Yumi added "it will only become more appropriate as you gain more masters, there probably aren't that many people out there who have so many masters and are therefore the disciple of many" taking a sip of water
"Speaking of which, how much longer till you are able to summon your next master?" Akiza asked as she took a bite of her meal
"I just filled up the bar at the end of todays dive into the dungeon, so I should be able to summon them tonight" Nero answered
"So, any hopes on what kind of trainer that you want?" Aurathia questioned as she ate a forkful of peas
"Well I'm hoping for someone who can help with my current weapon problem" Nero remarked as he ate "someone who has the ability to create weapons or can teach me how to use a different type of weapon, as although using my cards to materialize weapons is working for the moment, it still doesn't feel as comfortable as using a pair of tessen"
"Well then lets hope for the best" Aurathia stated as she finished her meal "want me to give you a kiss for good luck, it would be a goddesses kiss, even if it wasn't a goddess of luck" she teased
"I'm good thank you very much" Nero chuckled, knowing that she was just messing with him getting ready to leave to go to bed
"Well too bad" Aurathia smiled, grabbing Nero and holding him in place "you're getting one anyway" placing a small kiss on his forehead "good luck"
"I really hate it when you mess with me like that, how am I still not able to dodge you even as a level 2" Nero blushed as he rubbed his forehead
"Because even though your stats are better, I now know you better as well and am able to move in ways that you aren't able to predict" Aurathia laughed "now go get some sleep, we'll deal with the clean up, say hi to your new trainer for me"
"Fine, thanks for doing the clean up" Nero replied as he made his way to his room
After falling asleep the training space once again manifested before him
"Energy required detected, would you like to draw a new trainer?"
"I feel like you don't need to ask the same question every time I come here with the energy, there's no reason I would say no" Nero sighed
"Confirmation is required, repeating question, would you like to draw a new trainer"
"Haaa" Nero sighed again "fine, yes I would like to draw a new trainer"
"Drawing in process... draw complete, Kagamiin Kyouka, Dragons rioting universe, abilities gained, increased muscle control, dragon willpower obtained, martial arts potential increased, would you like to summon?"
"Not exactly what I was after as this doesn't really help me with getting a new weapon" Nero shrugged "but being able to fight even better with hand to hand combat is probably the second best thing that I could get, summon her please" he said with a determined look
As the woman materialized in front of him, Nero was able to feel a distinct difference in his body, as if he could feel the muscles that he knew were there, but never knew how to use them, there was also a faint sense of confidence that started to bud inside of him, giving him the feeling that if he ever encountered the ligerfang again that its roar would feel not like the sound of the grim reaper, but nothing more than a small cat meowing at him, trying to scare him
Soon the woman completely materialized, she had long blue hair that reached down to her waist, predatory yellow eyes and a figure that didn't lose to Aurathia any of the other trainers that Nero had summoned up until this point, the only difference being that her choice of clothing aimed to show off her body rather than fit their body
"Hmm, seems like I've been summoned to quite the interesting place" said Kyouka, a confident grin spreading on her face "a world where the strong can get stronger, and true beasts walk around" her gaze locking onto Nero with an intensity that would have froze him in place if not for his new willpower "you'd better learn quick, because I'm looking forward to getting a chance to fight against all that this new world has to offer me"
"So how are we going to train" Nero asked slightly nervously, having a very bad feeling that he knew exactly how they were going to train
"Isn't that obvious" Kyouka grinned, suddenly appearing in front of Nero, her footwork putting even Yumi's rhythmic moves to shame "we fight, the longer you can stand for the better, if I feel like you're worth it I'll even teach you how I did that" striking her fist at Nero's chest with zero hesitation
Seeing her fist coming towards him, Nero didn't panic but instead brought up his defence, his willpower already making a difference due to his mind more easily focusing on the fight without worrying as much, taking the hit with his gauntlet, and even though he was level 2 he was still sent skidding backwards from the force of the attack
"Managed to block that huh" Kyouka remarked, her grin growing even sharper as she licked her lips "seems like you'll make for a good meal even before I get a taste of what your world has to offer me" wasting no time in dashing forward to keep up her assault
"I'm going to have a hell of a lot of bruises by the end of tonight" Nero mumbled to himself as he got ready to deal with the onslaught of Kyouka's attacks.