After trying several hairstyles, I finally decided on two ponytails at the back of my head.
"This is better, I don't feel that awkwardness anymore," my tone becomes a little cheerful.
"Wendy, you look even more beautiful now," Saionji's voice rings in my ears again.
"Thank you, I really like how it looks."
"You can always come to me whenever you want new clothes, Wendy," Saionji says.
"I think I have to go now," I say as I'm about to leave.
But then I suddenly remembered that I could ask Saionji about where I could find someone to teach me ki.
"Miss Saionji, excuse me for asking, but do you know anyone who knows how to use ki?" I asked her with some hope.
"Yes, I know a few. Why do you need them?" Saionji asks curiously.
"The truth is, I have a younger brother who was born without any magic power in his body."
"And I heard that in the Land of the Rising Sun, people can use something called ki, which every living being possesses."
"So I came to the Land of the Rising Sun, hoping to learn that ability and teach it to my brother," I finished speaking in my usual voice without much emotion.
After all, I'm too lazy to try to give off any false emotions of hope and worry.
I know that sooner or later, Asta will learn ki and have anti-magic.
For some reason, since my past life, I've considered people who show feelings that aren't their true feelings to gain pity from others and deceive their emotions as hypocrites.
I think it's better to express your true feelings the moment you truly feel them.
Miss Saionji's expression didn't change from her usual cheerful smile.
"That's very kind of you, Wendy, it seems you love your younger brother very much."
"But coming from a foreign country to the Land of Hino is very dangerous, won't your parents be worried?" "Don't worry about that, Miss Saionji, I'm an orphan and I've always grown up in an orphanage, and Father Orsi knows I'm very strong," I say with a touch of childish pride.
"I understand, I suppose you ran away from home, right?"
I freeze for a moment upon hearing her words.
"Huh? How did you know?" my voice came out a little stunned.
"Because I can sense your ki and your emotions," she says cheerfully.
My heart races and my feelings burn with excitement.
"You're not lying, are you?" my voice, my expression, and even my body language exude joy and excitement.
"That's right, I'm a ki user, and a person capable of teaching you how to use it."
'No wonder she wasn't afraid of my expression; after all, a ki user can sense the emotions of others.'
"Please, teach me how to use ki, Miss Saionji," without hesitation, I asked her to teach me ki.
"Okay, we'll start tomorrow, remember to come early," with a pat on the shoulder, Saionji smiles at me and then turns around.
"Thank you very much," I say as I leave the shop and then use Shunpo to disappear.
The next day.
In a forest a little far from the capital.
"Are you ready, Wendy?" Miss Saionji's voice is as cheerful as ever.
"Yes, I'm ready, we can start anytime," I say in a serious tone, ready to learn ki.
Suddenly, Miss Saionji throws a blindfold at me.
I catch it by reflex and I'm a little confused.
"What's this for, Sensei?" I asked her.
"To learn ki, the first thing you have to do is sharpen your senses."
"And since I can sense that you're in a hurry, I'll use the fastest and most effective method," Miss Saionji's smile is becoming more and more terrifying in my eyes.
"Uh... I think the traditional method would be fine, I don't think this is necessary," my voice tries to sound as calm as possible. "That's not going to happen, Wendy, I spent all night preparing this training plan, don't tell me you're going to waste my precious time."
For some reason, I felt like if I refused, I would get a beating.
So, without hesitation, I said, "Sensei, tell me what I have to do."
"That's what I like, little Wendy, wrap those bandages around your eyes. Today we'll sharpen your sense of hearing."
After putting on the bandages, everything went dark.
Suddenly, I heard a sharp sound and then a thud.
Something hard hit my face.
"Oh, what a shame, you didn't dodge it, Wendy. The training consists of perceiving and dodging with your eyes closed. Get ready."
Three months later.
These three months were nothing but training and more training.
First, to learn ki, you need to sharpen your senses to the maximum.
Thanks to my Dragon Slayer magic, my senses are very sharp.
It only took me 15 days to perfect it.
The next step was to learn how to detect enemies without using mana perception and using only ki.
This training took me longer than I expected.
Despite my talent, it's quite difficult to learn to use something you've never used before.
And finally, learning to master my internal ki.
I managed to learn this last step and use it naturally in the remaining time.
And with all these steps together, I learned to use the [Zetten].
And I've already developed my own [Zetten].
But actually, I have two [Zetten].
The first is the flash step from the anime UQ Holder.
And yes, my other Zetten is the Shunko.
After all, the Zetten concentrates energy internally for a maximum offensive attack.
I use it at the moment of my Shunko attack.
The attack that could only destroy a house the size of a church was multiplied by 10.
The Mukyu Shunko that accumulates in the form of a tornado in my hands is extremely powerful.
Even thanks to the training, all my wind-cutting attacks are sharper and more destructive.
Present.
"I must say you are one of the fastest learners of ki I've ever taught, Wendy," Miss Saionji's voice is quite pleased.
After all, what teacher doesn't like a fast-learning disciple?
"Thank you very much for your teachings, Sensei," I say with the most sincere tone of voice.
"I wouldn't have been able to advance so much in my strength if it hadn't been for you, Sensei."
"And thanks to this, I can teach ki to my younger brother."
"I'm glad I was able to help you, Wendy."
"But I have to remind you, if you teach your brother ki, your brother will only be able to learn the ki of others and won't be able to use the Zetten, so don't get your hopes up too much," Miss Saionji tries to remind me.
"I understand, Sensei, but don't worry, I know my younger brother will have the ability to use ki, and maybe one day the Zetten."
"Because my younger brother can make the impossible possible," I say with complete certainty.
"Heh, it seems you have a lot of confidence in your younger brother," she smiles as she senses Wendy's belief.
"I have nothing more to teach you," as Miss Saionji walks towards the city, she stops and slightly turns her head to look at Wendy who is behind her. "Come visit me again when you need another custom outfit, and take care on your journey home."
"Thank you for everything, and I'll be careful on my way back."
With that said, we turned our backs to each other and went our separate ways.