Welcome To a Plane of Existence That No One Reached

I can say that I did my best for the first time after I worked hard and got results. I felt that my body and mind, which were dried up, had moistened a little.

Vin called out, “But!” I retorted, “Just watch… I’ll show you… me.”

Sadie called out, “W-wait— “ I replied to Sadie, “Just one thing… Thank you…”

The women were stunned, “Eh?”

The other women in my life, Uriko and my mother Akari, both shut themselves away. Unwilling to look at my state as I over trained. They felt guilt into forcing me into such a state. Akari a caring mother obsessed with her tactical and strategy thoughts and over analyzing everything as she consumes herself in worry at the physical state, she saw me once in. 

Uriko locked herself in her chambers, head buried in her arms as the servants tried their best to get her out of her rut. Uriko could not help feeling like her forced marriage is why I was acting as such strenuous training. I was oblivious to it as I was focus on training and reaching the next step my master laid out. 

Clearly it was not their fault, but it does not stop the loved ones from such feelings. 

It wasn’t simply words of frustration or unfaithfulness that came out of my mouth. I said to Vin and Sadie, “Almost… I would have, betray, the one, person, in this world. I never want to betray… even a little.”

Naturally I was talking about my master. I’m still working hard. The results are yet to come. Also, I wanted to show Sadie the results again.

Even if she doesn’t remember, I want to show her what I’ve grasped and what I’ll be able to do at this end. It’s not hatred. This feeling. Just thinking that way, my frustration subsided and I felt calm.

And most of all, I almost lost to myself and betrayed the master who believed in me and imposed the task. 

Enuma spoke to me, "… Boy" and I said it out loud., “I’ll run.”

Enuma watched silently from start to finish. He didn’t try to stop me, didn’t admonish me, didn’t scold me. No matter what happens, he was just trying to see me through.

But I’m fine now. I said, “It’s okay.”

Enuma nodded, "I see…" And at this very moment, I was really okay. It seemed I would go crazy once I reached the boiling point, but as soon as I suddenly settled down, it was kind of refreshing. On the contrary, I felt a little more energetic, as if something was filling up my empty body——

Enuma’s expression suddenly changed, and he called out me. I was startled. Enuma called out to me, "Eh!!?? Boy!?"

I felt a surge... “Whoa!?”

But what happened all of a sudden? Enuma asked, "Boy… do you feel any changes in your body? The sensation of something filling the emptied vessel…"

I stumbled over my thoughts, “Eh? Ah…” I got it. I can feel it. What is this? Breathing? No, normal breathing was when you inhale and exhale.

But now, what I’m feeling was like what I’ve inhaled was accumulating in my body… huh? Enuma? Are you smiling?

The Demon King said, "Hmm… finally… this time, you truly… did your best…"

I was astonished by the compliment, “… eh?”

Enuma elaborated, "Hmm, I never meant to say this… I got so excited… my oh my…"

Suddenly praising me… but then he made a face like, oh no. and held his mouth. I was thinking what’s going on?

Generally speaking, I couldn’t accept it when Sadie said I did my best, even though I didn’t get any results yet, but did the same for Enuma?

No, Enuma would never say such a thing. 

Enuma said, "Boy, chew on that sensation. Remember it. You can now feel all the magic holes and magic power in your body with your senses."

It’s only when I achieve my goal. I stood at the park I once spent speed reading, looking at the green lush grass and trees.

There was still something left of my body, even though it was as dry as skin and bones. 

I could easily feel the throbbing of my heart, the creaking of muscles as I move, and even the circulation of the blood in my body.

In the midst of all this, I felt a slight sense of something being taken into my body.

A small amount of energy was entering my body as if taking in air through the many tiny holes in the whole body.

The Demon King spoke, "Feel the magic power as it is taken in and know where it comes from. The exact positions of every one of your magic holes! It is the ingress points of magic power! The magic hole is usually just an open hole, and magic power seeps in naturally. Do not simply keep them open, control them as if breathing in.”

I understand. My whole body, sharpened to the limit, could now sense even the sound of a distant drop of water. 

And my concentration, which had been heightened to this point by jumping rope and yoga, lured me to the bottom of the deep ocean of consciousness, which was distracted as a consequence for the draining. 

I wonder why. I had been so desperate for water. I was so crazy with an urge to kill.

It was hard, painful, and I felt like I was slogging through a hell with no end in sight.

But now my body and mind were calm. 

The days of hellish training, in which I couldn’t feel myself getting stronger, now made me feel a certain sense of achievement.

This feeling was irresistible.

The reason I felt this way was because of my master, who believed in me… and… whatever the form, his presence was also there after all… I have mixed feelings. However, it’s a wonder that my head and heart were as clear and fresh as they’ve ever been.

I call out calmly and confident, “Breakthrough”

Enuma still coaching, "Now then, keep the breakthrough as it is! Magic power is released by being in a breakthrough state. Concurrently, control the magic holes and take in the magic power in the air. Release, take in, release, take in, repeat this in succession and circulate! That is the essential sensation to mastering Magical Breathing!"

It’s not ego. I can do anything right now. That feeling fills me up. And the hell I’ve been through so far has become like my spine, my confidence even.

I murmured, “… This way… then do… that?”

Enuma confirmed, "Yes, that feeling! And you never forget the feeling once learned! You stood up and began walking today, just as a boy learns to stand up and walk!"

Started walking? For me, right now, it felt like skipping stairs as I ran up.

I got excited, “Ah… right…”

The breakthrough, which would usually have already run out of time by now, has not expired yet. On the contrary, so long as I’m awake, I could carry on like this as much as I want. 

I was not running out of energy in Breakthrough mode. 

Enuma laughed, "Fufu, Fufufufu, Fuhahahahahahahahahaha!"

The laugh was exactly like the Demon King’s hearty cackle.

And Enuma spread his arms… "Welcome, boy. To a plane of existence that no one has reached, other than me."

He welcomed me to step into a world known only to Enuma. From my point of view, that was the greatest compliment I could have received.

I suddenly had an idea... 

My new special. I will name it Certain Death・Illumination Magic Flash Sky Shock King’s Fist.