Chapter 3: First Skill

As they leave the adventurers' guild, the twins decide to go to the plaza market to buy food for lunch.

Walking down the street, people keep their distance from the twins.

"Mother, are these people human?" asked the child. "Shh" the mother smothered her child, took her in her arms and turned to hide her from the twins.

That is what they hear daily, and they are accustomed to it.

"Ox grilled meat! Only one piece of silver!

"Spicy lemonade frog! A mug for 5 bronzes!"

"Turri soup! Turri soup here!"

"As expected, it's as beautiful as ever," said Zia as she watched the people moving around. "Well, my sweet little brother, what would you like to eat?" Zia asked. Vic's been thinking about what they should eat while he sees all the shops they walked into.

"Roasted beef, please" Vic responded, "because it's juicy and heavy."

"Very well, an Ox grilled meat to come!" Zia answered happily. The twins stop and stroll around the shop of their choice.

"Master, one grilled beef please" Zia asked "Oki-doki, one roasted beef to come righ-aaah!" the man exclaimed with the astonishment's face. "Hey, Ballad, don't be rude!" Vic said with a blink of an eyebrow. "Haha haha, sorry boy that's a joke, that's a joke" Ballad said in jest.

Warshwall market plaza!

A heavenly place for those who want to try the right food or buy various things. This place is full of people, mostly at night.

The twins took the closest table and sat by the roadside. As she watched people walk, Zia smiled. "I like it here," she said with an angelic grin.

"You love the town and the people in it, but they don't like us," Vic frowns. "Brother, the day will come, and these people will know our greatness... I promise you." A look of hope on her face. Hopefully, someday, she and her brother can walk freely without discrimination.

The twins casually chatting when their food comes up. "A grilled beef, my adorable, friendly monsters" Ballad smiles by serving the dish to his favorite customers.

Ballad was the first person to recognize them as friends and the first person to support them when they first appeared near the town. Without his help, people in this town will strangle them or pursue them to death.

"Thanks again, Mr. Ballad, your barbecued beef is the best of the best!" Zia, gives an exaggerated comment.

"Hahaha, that's what I like!" Ballad laughs with all his heart. "All right, little monsters, you guys need to finish your food now. Remember to eat 'em all! Ahahahahaha" Ballad left with laughter.

'He's a great guy,' the twins say.

"Hey, sister, after this, shall we go straight to the library?" said Vic. The twins plan to visit the library before returning to the inn.

"Yes, I need books for cultivators".

When he heard his sister, he coughed, "Let's skip those books for the time being, really don't like your idea".

"Nope, we need strength to protect ourselves. I'm doing this because I love you."

"I know... The world is very dangerous, after all". He grabbed the fork using their right hand and munch the meat. "YUM!" Vic swallowed his steak. He picked up a second piece of beef and gave it to Zia. "YUM!" Zia used their left hand and picks up another piece of meat and shoves it into her brother's mouth.

After eating, the twins stand up and walk back down the main road. But not far from there, a group of people in the shadows watch as they leave.

"They're moving, let's go."

Crossing the 15th block, they turn right and walk for another ten minutes before stopping at the building with the sign 'Aklatan'.

"There you go, library." The twins read the sign again before entering, "Let's get inside now" said Vic and the twins rush in and open the door with excitement.

*Sniff*

"Ooh, this smells... I love it!" Zia says, while sniffing the air. "These old books have a sweet odor, with notes of vanilla blossoms and almonds." She sniffed again.

"I love you guys," Zia chuckled joyfully. "Cultivation book, here I come."

The twins walk into the front desk.

*cling-ling* *cling-ling*

Zia knocks on the bell with excitement. "Yes?"

"Hey, miss, can I ask you where to find a book for cultivation?" Zia asked.

"Oh, Hi Ms. Zia, Mr. Vic. If you want to browse the cultivation book kindly go to the third block left side for beginners" the receptionist responded. "Thank you" twins bow a little.

"Let's go."

"What's the hurry?" They moved to where the cultivation books are.

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Meanwhile, in front of the library, a group of men stood and waited ahead.

"Those mutton Blight twins! I'm going to kill that son of a bitch..." said by the man with crooked teeth.

"Do not worry young master, they will not live long" If the twins saw this fatty, they're going to recognize it right away.

"Harrumph, wounding my most faithful subordinate, they are seeking death!" He said "I?! Leonardo Gillis III, 4th son of the Gillis family. I will not allow this humiliation," said Leonard in anger.

Leonardo clasps his fist by looking at the front door of the establishment. "Thanks to them, deliveries will be delayed. They must be taught a lesson, more than anyone! NO ONE! Can trample on my family business." Leonard Gillis III threw a blow at the front door of the library.

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"Here it is! The martial arts culture section." Zia stated with pleasure.

"Sister, what sort of martial art cultivation book are you going to practice?" Vic asked, "Is it fighting books right? You're going to learn things like wushu, karate, taekwondo..." Vic went on, "or you're going to learn a palm strike like the books you read all the time??"

"No," she said.

"No?" 'So, what book are you searching for? ' Vic said with a question mark on the head.

"These techniques are for upper-level cultivators"

"But you said we need strength to keep us safe, right?" Looking at his sister, Zia smiled.

"You said you wanted to avoid experiencing pain. You're my lovely brother, and we only got one body. I can bear the pain, but I can't bear to see you suffer too." Zia caresses the cheek of her brothers. "You know that I love you, and you're my treasure."

Zia searches the shelves one by one, and choose a book randomly with the title 'Absorption Aura'.

'Absorption Aura?' Vic read the title. It is not a combat technique, "there is no problem if it is a combat aura or any kind of aura that may harm their enemies, but it is not."

Looking at her sister, "Sis, why absorption aura? And if you look closely, it's a very thin book, with only three pages. And it's written as incomplete." Vic asked.

"I know, we can find the other chapters in the other cities, but it will take us a while because we have to prepare the travel expenses" Zia replied.

"I see, you'll learn it first, then you'll choose another battle book. I see, I see,' said Vic.

"Nope"

"No?" Vic raised his eyebrows. 'Well whatever'.

"Hey sister, before we sit down, I want to borrow another couple of books"

"Researching again?" She asked.

"Knowledge is the key to winning a battle." Vic said with a dignified look.

After getting a couple of books, the twins walk by the table and sit down. After an hour of reading, Vic looks at his sister and asks a question: "Sister, what is the purpose of this aura of absorption?"

"If you learn this technique, it's easy to absorb the surrounding mana. This is good for beginners," replied Zia.

"Absorption Aura is the most basic fundamental if you're starting to be a cultivator. Learning this, a cultivator can absorb mana easily and also guide the flow of mana into their body to strengthen their muscles." Zia gave an explanation.

"Sister you know, you can choose whatever fighting technique you want, and please don't worry about me. I know we need strength to survive, and a small sacrifice is nothing for a better world," Vic said while reading his books.

"I don't need it, this Absorption Aura is the battle technique best suited to us."

'Combat technique? ' Lifting his eyebrows, Vic asks "As far as I can see, it's a support technique. How can you use it in fights?"

"Brother, we have our cheat, we are also from another world and not only that we were born from an advanced society."

"And your point is?"

"This battle technique, we're gonna make it as our own then I'm going to search its flaws and revised it, if you're asking what method will I use..." Zia's look at her brother and smiled, "It's a secret".