Chapter 59

After a night had passed.

Opening his eyes with a clear mind, Sigma leaped out of bed, stretched a big yawn, and smiled foolishly at the mirror. After returning to Atlas, he reported the detailed events of the half-orc incident and the existence of the "Sanctuary" to several legendary masters at the academy. With the precedent of the druids, the masters took this matter very seriously and began a secret investigation to determine if there were any pawns of the Sanctuary in the Death Nation. Luluwei, with her high prestige and abilities, was naturally assigned a task.

So, before that mischievous female ghost returned, Sigma's life would be very pleasant.

He tidied his bed, put on his clothes, finished washing up, and left the bedroom. He went through the main hall to the front hall, then to the spacious courtyard, where he began a set of the Three Birds and Five Beasts Fitness Exercises. Perhaps influenced by his family or his previous knight training, compared to other spellcasters, Sigma placed more emphasis on physical fitness and combat skills. This set of exercises, learned from the druids, could not be used in actual combat by non-druids, but consistent practice had immeasurable benefits for developing physical potential.

"Eagle Strike," "Kite Spin," "Phoenix Transformation."

"Tiger Shear," "Bear Hug," "Wolf Bite," "Deer Leap," "Bull Charge."

After completing the eight sets of exercises, Sigma retracted his stance, stood still, and began to breathe in and out rhythmically according to the breathing method taught by the druids. He quickly adapted to the druidic physical techniques and even felt a strange sense of familiarity, as they were very similar to the martial arts he had practiced in his previous life. He had once heard a theory that the longevity of a combat technique mainly depended on whether it had a corresponding breathing method. Although he didn't know if it was true, it made him feel that the druidic physical techniques were quite impressive.

After finishing his practice, Sigma opened his eyes and turned around. Athena was standing at the door of the front hall, watching him motionlessly. When she saw him looking at her, the angel raised an eyebrow and said coolly, "The set of physical exercises you just did is very suitable for beasts to fight, but it's not very useful for humanoid beings. At most, it can stretch the body and maintain organ health, just like the exercises done by children."

Sigma smiled. "I am a spellcaster, and I need to know my priorities. Practicing physical techniques is to give myself an extra advantage and a trump card in dire situations. Practicing this is to strengthen my body and extend my lifespan. For politicians, living a few more years can outlast their opponents. For mages, living a few more years might allow them to advance further. For all beings with short lifespans, living a few more years means you can die after your loved ones, without seeing their sorrow at your death."

Athena snorted, her face glowing with a strange light. When discussing this topic, her pride and aura as a top warrior of Heaven unconsciously revealed themselves: "In our eyes, the essence of mystical power is largely the same, all involving the use of mental energy to manipulate elemental forces in combat. However, with limited energy and talent, and different aptitudes, there are different areas of expertise. Those with a talent for combat use elemental forces to enhance their own strength, making their sword swings more powerful, their bodies more resilient, and their defenses more solid. Those with a talent for spellcasting use their abilities to cast brilliant and wondrous spells, defeating enemies in the midst of their charge..."

She looked at Sigma, her smile tinged with a hint of pride and a hidden "come and beg me" slyness. She feigned indifference and said, "In short, there are also angelic combat groups in Heaven that focus on spellcasting power. They excel in spellcasting but are weak in close combat. To address this weakness, the martial arts masters of the Sanctuary Arsenal have developed several combat techniques, which are much stronger than yours. How about it, do you want to learn?"

—It seems she has become much more cheerful after last night's events.

Last night, Sigma patiently taught the angel how to cook and do household chores. Although she was clumsy, she did try hard and even attempted to make a dish. It was a simple tomato and egg stir-fry, but it tasted quite good and could be considered a qualified home-cooked meal. Clearly, after taking a bite of the dish she made, this seemingly proud but actually simple girl actually smiled.

A good start often brings courage and confidence.

Sigma smiled. "Although I do covet the various knowledge from Heaven in your head, is it really okay to decide so quickly to reveal it to me? This is your Heaven's precious wealth. Aren't you afraid I'll spread it all over the continent?"

Athena's expression darkened, then she said fiercely, "They don't want me anymore, so I don't care anymore!"

"You can't say that. If they really didn't want you, why would they send you down with the Azure Fury?" Sigma, who was soft but not hard, actually comforted Athena, "I think this is a trial. When you can pick up the Azure Fury again, maybe you can return home."

Mentioning the Azure Fury, Athena's face fell even more. "I tried all night last night, saying all the nice things I could, but the Azure Fury just ignored me. I have no idea how to regain its recognition..."

"Idiot." Sigma glanced at her. "Old Sa didn't say that I could pick up the Azure Fury because the holy sword recognized me? If you don't know how to pick it up again, you can look for the reason in me."

"Oh, that makes sense." Athena nodded repeatedly. "So, how should I look for it?"

"That's simple." Sigma smiled innocently. "The person who can pick up the holy sword must be a warrior recognized by the holy sword. Maybe when you teach me the martial arts of Heaven, you can closely feel my silver warrior's soul."

Athena's eyes lit up, as if a drowning person had grabbed a lifeline. Without hesitation, she said, "That makes a lot of sense. Let's start learning now, starting with the Great Light Holy Fire Combat Techniques..."

Sigma yawned. "I suddenly don't feel like learning. I'm a necromancer, and learning the combat techniques of the Holy Light of Heaven doesn't seem appropriate. What if I get the wrong idea and mess up my breathing?"

"No, that won't happen. We'll only learn the combat techniques, and you can use the power of death to replace the holy light, developing other attack methods." Athena became anxious, "Come on, this is a high-level secret technique from Heaven. It's very powerful. How can you let such a good opportunity pass? Come on, learn a little, just a little..."

Sigma couldn't help but laugh, but he pretended to think about it and nodded. "Let's get one thing straight, you're the one begging me to learn..."

To regain the holy sword, Athena didn't care about the small details and nodded repeatedly.

"Then, I'll go make breakfast first. You go to the storage room and get a broom to sweep the yard. I taught you how to use it last night, right? After breakfast, we'll start." Sigma held back his laughter and said seriously.

"Okay..." Athena, though a bit disappointed, nodded and turned to get the broom. After a few steps, she couldn't help but turn back, her beautiful big eyes filled with anticipation, "We agreed, right? We'll start learning after breakfast, and you must take it seriously!"

... Wait, wait, how did this girl suddenly become so cute overnight!?

While baking bread, frying eggs, and ham in the kitchen, Sigma occasionally turned to look out the window. He could see Athena diligently sweeping the yard. The beautiful angel girl looked even more beautiful in the gentle sunlight. Although she occasionally stumbled over her robe, her serious expression and meticulous manner, along with her white wings trembling slightly with her movements, made Sigma feel very refreshed—deceiving, manipulating, exploiting, and oppressing such an innocent angel girl made his remaining sense of shame ache a little.

But then, a voice of realization and anger came from outside the window.

"Sigma! It was you who wanted to learn martial arts from me, why do I have to beg you to learn!"

... Haha, girl, your reaction time is really long.

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