BECOMING A GOD ONLINE

9. FIRE AND ICE

This sensation came from Aina and Kaida. The both of them sat down with their eyes closed. The gentle spirit Qi now surged towards them. It was stunning as it formed visible waves around their bodies, and the spirit qi, that was invisible was now visible to the naked eye.

Aina's body was surrounded by flames. Waves of fire rolled across her skin like a living thing. The heat emanating from her was intense, causing Micheal to long for water. Micheal, who was standing mere feet away, felt his skin begin to crack from the heat. But then he felt a sudden chill.

Kaida, who was by her side was hard to see because her body was surrounded by mist. The air around her seemed to freeze, and even the moisture in the atmosphere condensed into glittering shards suspended in the air. The cold was biting. Micheal was shocked beyond words. He opened his mouth wide as he stared at them.

These two!!

As the girls continued absorbing the spirit qi, their powers grew. Kaida's icy aura expanded, and ice spread across the ground at an astonishing speed. Micheal stumbled backward, his mind reeling from shock. If he stayed there any longer, he might turn into an ice sculpture.

The others on the mountain, sensing the commotion, froze. They all turned to look. No one spoke. Awakening an uncommon weapon was not common. It was something that happened to maybe one person in every fifty thousand. 

And their special skill was definitely related to ice and fire.

Yet despite the chaos, Aina and Kaida remained still, their eyes closed and faces serene. Then, just as suddenly as it had begun, everything stopped. The flames died and the ice dissipated, and an oppressive silence fell over the mountain. Aina and Kaida sat still with their chest heaving. 

Everyone stared at them as if they had seen ghosts. Some people swallowed nervously. Others could not look away. The commotion they caused was massive. People’s eyes were fixed on Aina and Kaida; it was impossible not to stare after what had just happened. Coupled with their beauty, everyone was mesmerized.

Who are they? Many asked themselves.

Micheal approached them, speechless. Aina looked at him, and her lips curled into a wide grin.

"Now this is what you call badass, ha ha," she laughed, her voice melodious and echoing in the heavy silence. Micheal smiled wryly. Indeed, this was badass. 

"What type of weapons did you guys awaken?" Micheal asked curiously.

Kaida's hand fluttered through the air. As she did, a freezing chill swept past Micheal and he shivered without realizing it. The cold formed into mist and then condensed into a crystal. "It's a bow," Micheal thought. It wasn't fully formed yet, but he could tell. The crystals forming came from thin air and It reflected the surrounding light. As it took shape, the temperature dropped further. It was indeed a bow. She waved her hand, retracting the bow.

"Cool," Micheal said, genuinely awed. "Your turn," he said, turning to Aina.

"Mine? It's more badass, but I like keeping my badass nature to myself," Aina replied smugly, refusing to summon her weapon.

"Don't be so full of yourself yet. I was born to crush the confidence of people like you," Micheal said, feeling the pressure.

"From someone who can't even guide spirit energy? Go on, go on. I am waiting," Aina said with a mocking grin.

Micheal ignored her and sat cross-legged. He took a deep breath. Just as he was about to close his eyes, Aina called out to him.

"Micheal."

He turned around.

"Remember to be free with the spirit qi and..." She paused, placing a hand on her chin as if deep in thought.

"And what?" Micheal asked curiously. He needed all the help he could get.

"Don't forget to be more badass, ha ha," Aina replied mockingly, her laughter sounding like that of a demon queen. Kaida, who was watching, couldn't help but laugh.

Two demon queens. Damnit!

Micheal felt his heart tighten. Ignoring them, he focused on the spirit qi. He tried being as gentle as possible, but it wouldn't budge. It was as if his body was a forbidden zone for it. Frustration began to build.

Opening his eyes, he noticed the sky darkening as people slowly began to leave. Because of the rukos the twins cause this side of the mountain seemed a little deserted, it felt like people were knowing avoiding it. Surprisingly, Kaida and Aina were still beside him, one on each side, their eyes closed.

"Seems like they are solidifying their realm," Micheal thought. He closed his eyes and tried again, but the response was the same.

Why is it reacting like this toward me? He couldn't go home like this. He just couldn't. He couldn't accept this reaction as the answer!

Forget being gentle! Micheal was annoyed. He decided to use force. He focused again and extended his will. This time, he wasn't gentle. Outside, his brows were furrowed in deep concentration. The spirit qi recoiled, trying to evade him again. But Micheal refused to let it escape. He grabbed it and attempted to force it into his body.

Slowly, the energy began responding. As his control strengthened, the spirit qi’s resistance weakened, allowing him to draw it fully inside. As it entered his body, Micheal suddenly felt good. The energy began circulating through him on its own. Micheal's awakening was a slow process. He absorbed the energy quickly, but his body felt like a bottomless pit.

Hours passed as Micheal lost track of his surroundings. Unbeknownst to him, he was causing a massive disturbance outside. The spirit qi ran wild, forming a tornado around him that lasted for hours. Fortunately, only Kaida and Aina were there to witness it. It was already midnight.

After an unknown amount of time, something suddenly clicked inside him. Micheal saw his weapon forming within. He focused on it, curious about what was taking shape. It was blurry at first, but then it became clear. His mind went blank. Micheal was stunned.

You've got to be kidding me!!!!

Micheal screamed in his mind.