Unlimited Power - The Arcane Path

Leon finally reached the top of the tower, and there he saw a pretty woman swinging a massive and thick sword around. It was Gisela, and she looked far more beautiful and fuller of life than in Leon's memories.

"Mmm? Someone defeated Lennart?" Gisela said when she noticed Leon's arrival. "Now, that is shocking... I can't even remember the last time I had to fight here."

Maybe it was a coincidence, but Gisela's current weapon was pretty similar to the one Leon made for her to train. The new one was a magic weapon, and it was emitting a brown glow; it probably was a weapon that had the properties of earth magic.

"Hello, my name is Leon," Leon smiled. "Does that name ring any bells?"

"Leon? I know a few... what about it?" Gisele asked.

Leon didn't answer but continued to smile. It was regrettable to be forgotten by everyone, but at least they were fine, so Leon decided to put his depressing thoughts aside.

Gisela

Health: 17500/17500

Mana: 9000/9000

Stamina: 10000/10000

Strength: 3752

Dexterity: 1212

Speed: 1655

Active Skills: Ice Bullet Lv 499, Water Manipulation Lv 445, Water Creation Lv 455, Water Transformation Lv 390, Bash Lv 430, Ice Meteor Lv 425

Passive Skills: Pain Resistance Lv 440, Rage Lv 430, Swordsmanship Lv 430, Fire Resistance Lv 350, Thunder Resistance Lv 350, Ice Resistance Lv 370

Gisele got really strong. In a certain area, she was even stronger than Yuki, and that was very impressive since Yuki had talent, magically speaking, and also had a head start of four years over Gisela.

"You got really strong, Gisela," Leon said. "I'm proud of you."

"... Why would you feel proud of other people's strength?" Gisela frowned.

Leon only forced a smile instead of answering, but it was getting hard to keep doing that. Still, even though Gisela forgot about him, even though she wasn't the same person, she still was pursuing strength in order to be the one who controls her own destiny. She was forced to leave Earth, but it was clear by her status and actions that she wouldn't stay on that planet for long. Gisela would regain her right to live on Earth, even if she had to obtain that by spilling her and her enemies' blood.

Leon didn't feel the need to fight now that he found those he was looking for, but he still fired several Spinning Earth Arrows toward Gisela... because that probably would be the last time he would see her. Even if she doesn't remember him anymore, as someone, who was once called master by her, he had to teach her one last thing... something that he learned after returning to Earth.

Gisela blocked Leon's attack without even flinching or moving a single centimeter using her massive sword. Soon, she charged forward but then got surprised when Leon's attacks increased. The piercing power of the Spinning Earth Arrows and the numbers of Fast-Conjuration made her feel her fingers slowly going number. Even though her sword could block all those attacks without suffering a single scratch, it wouldn't disperse all kinetic energy.

Congratulations! The skill Spinning Earth Arrow has leveled up.

You obtained 01 status points.

Congratulations! The skill Spinning Earth Arrow has leveled up.

You obtained 01 status points.

Congratulations! The skill Spinning Earth Arrow has leveled up.

You obtained 01 status points.

...

Waiting for Leon's mana to end, Gisela waited patiently. However, after several minutes, she understood that it wouldn't happen. Instead of blocking the attacks, Gisela jumped to the side and then charged forward, but the arrows accompanied her movements, and she was forced to come to a halt.

Eventually, Gisela's body was being pushed back because Spinning Earth Arrows were leveling up, its power was increasing, and it would increase even more if Leon decides to use Multi-Conjuration. Noticing that she didn't have any choice but to move forward, Gisela decided to advance.

One step at a time, Gisela moved forward. Her hands were bleeding, but she didn't stop because mages were weak at close combat. The very moment he enters her range, he would be done for. With that thought in mind, Gisela moved forward again and again. Leon couldn't help but smile while looking at that. He didn't train her spirit to be like that. He only taught her a few things regarding magic also gave her a few items. Gisela truly earned an unbelievable strength on her own and could have gotten much stronger than Leon, given the same problems he faced.

The good part of the last floor was already red when Gisela finally was close enough to attack Leon, but then when she prepared to swing her sword, Leon stopped and then used Transfer. He appeared at the border of the tower, and Gisela frowned when she saw his refreshing smile.

"You are still a warrior, Gisela," Leon said. "A very tough warrior, you will probably become much stronger given time, but you must remember one thing. Just like this battle against me, you won't be able to reach your goals if you try to retreat or move to the sides. Learn with your past mistakes, but no matter what, keep moving forward."

"What?" Gisela furrowed her eyebrows.

Instead of answering, Leon looked toward the horizon and disappeared, leaving Gisela speechless. Leon reappeared at the entrance of the dungeon he used previously. In the end, everyone had forgotten about him, but given the circumstances, it couldn't be helped.

"They don't remember, but they are alive and well, and that is what matters most."

Leon said to himself many times over the last week. He repeated that as if it was a prayer. Although his heart couldn't accept that his return was too late, his mind was at ease because he really did everything he could, and, in the end, they survived while Leon was away. Leon could only feel proud of them... With those mixed feelings, Leon returned to Earth.