The Adventures of an Overpowered Knight in Another World Chapter 543- Second Core

The snoring resembled a blade slicing through the night; it rumbled deeply and harshly. This noise represented total unawareness, coming from a fellow drowned in alcohol and exhaustion, mere steps from his spouse's betrayal.

That crude, unaware racket penetrated Delicia's very core, awakening a wild instinct buried inside her. Her trembling form stemmed not only from the recent orgasm's aftermath. It surged with pure thrill, like an electric current flashing in the tight shadows.

Reinhardt remained firm within her, evidence of their connection. His torso formed a firm barrier of warmth pressing against her yielding curves. His breathing stayed hot, even, and dependable.

In fights and at this very moment, this warrior always instilled in her a sense of security, as if he could grasp the entire realm no matter what lay ahead.

Thanks to [Endless Ardor] performing its enchantment, Delicia regained her vigor and craved another round. Gradually, with purpose, she pressed backward into him, sensing his reaction. She adjusted her position, raising one leg to steady against the wardrobe's edge.

"Again~" she murmured. Her fingers extended, locating his waist and directing him deeper.

In that instant, the wide, rounded tip of his member pressed at her wet, puffy opening. Delicia arched her pelvis upward, accepting him fully in one fluid slide into her folds. The plentiful wetness enhanced the sensation immensely.

"Aang... Mmng... Ahnn... Fuck♥..." A sudden breath escaped Delicia as he occupied her completely. The position enabled deeper penetration, creating an intense, overwhelming fullness that caused her inner walls to adapt by expanding further.

The intensity and surges of bliss proved so overwhelming that they transformed her features entirely and weakened her legs.

The noises of skin meeting and the wardrobe rattling echoed clearly and boldly. Yet, since the other occupant in the space slumbered soundly, the pair ceased worrying about the volume.

Reinhardt fared no better. Delicia's grip felt so snug and direct that holding back became futile. With [Endless Ardor] surging through his veins, he quickly seized control.

He withdrew his hips slightly before surging ahead. The motion plunged profoundly yet struck with crushing force. It differed utterly from the earlier hurried rhythm; instead, it embodied a deliberate, forceful rhythm designed to maximize delight for his lover.

Flushes colored both their cheeks.

"Oh, God... so good!!" Delicia clamped her bottom lip, her gaze scarcely open now, her head swaying erratically.

The allure of ecstasy emanated from her like a petal unfurling.

Delicia sensed his every part, the rigid, ridged shaft rubbing her sensitive depths with friction bordering on unbearable. The gentle patter of their bodies uniting served as the sole hidden melody in their shadowy realm. His thumbs pressed into the tender skin of her sides, bound to imprint bruises.

She desired those imprints. She yearned for the marks, tangible signs of this frenzy.

Faster~ Delicia urged him wordlessly, grinding her hips back with greater force...

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The following morning, prior to the full rise of dawn, the practice grounds buzzed with activity.

Fog hugged the icy earth closely, exhales misted the atmosphere, and armored feet ground lightly as the Temple of Light's followers assumed their formations.

Weariness from prior days still weighed on their frames, but no knight voiced a grievance.

Not following the sights they had witnessed. Not after the assurances extended to them.

Observing the eager Temple of Light members, Reinhardt nodded approvingly. Evidently, his prior display regarding the Divine Beast's affinity had profoundly inspired them.

Currently, whether the frailest fresh initiates or the mighty Holy Knights, everyone appeared impatient to begin drills.

Detecting their fervent energies, even Reinhardt gained extra drive to instruct them.

He positioned himself at their front, arms folded behind. "You have passed the initial stage of gaining the [Mana Synchronisation] ability. You now grasp the Divine Beast Wayfarer to a certain extent. This indicates that persistent training could lead you to master the ability."

A wave passed among the lines. Some affirmed with assured dips of heads. Others gulped, still stunned and thrilled by the odd Divine Beast image they had conjured the day before.

Noting this, Reinhardt inclined his head and proceeded.

"Naturally, mastering a single ability falls short. Today, I'll guide you in obtaining the [Mana Channeling] ability."

On the inaugural session of the [Divine Beast Summoning] instruction, he had notified all that to grasp the ability, they required two supplementary ones beforehand.

Those consisted exactly of [Mana Synchronisation] and [Mana Channeling]. He had previously detailed the value of the former, and now addressed the latter.

"This forms the next vital ability needed for [Divine Beast Summoning]. Lacking it, even if a creature responds to your summons, you cannot maintain its presence."

Reinhardt's tone, laced with commanding presence, resounded over the terrain. His gaze scanned the apprentices and warriors while he elaborated.

"A divine beast lacks natural existence in our realm. Upon being called forth, it siphons mana from you without pause. To illustrate better, consider your abilities. Every ability triggers via mana, pulling power from within before appearing externally. It parallels that, yet differs from abilities, as divine beasts do not drain mana in brief pulses or orderly phases."

Reinhardt touched a digit to his torso.

"Instead, it extracts steadily while it persists."

Silence enveloped the area as all focused sharply on his guidance.

"Suppose using an ability costs about five from a hundred, equaling five percent of your mana capacity. That's controllable, and all know the method. Now envision the same, activating the ability to call your divine beast"...

"Assume the call demands at least twenty from a hundred. Certain beasts require thirty, others higher. Regardless, once summoned, the following phase involves upholding it with a consistent, unwavering supply of your mana"...

"Should that mana flow halt or waver, the summon dissolves, rendering the effort pointless."

Having reached this explanation, Reinhardt halted. He allowed the group moments to absorb and reflect on his statements.

"That steep?"

"We must keep feeding it mana simply to retain it?"

"Our mana would deplete in moments."

Soon, whispers spread among them.

As anticipated, the keenest minds already grasped the pitfalls tied to employing such an ability.

Indeed, the summoning ability carries drawbacks. Most glaring is its mana consumption. Individuals with vast mana stores might manage. But those with limited pools must hesitate before invoking a Divine Beast.

Beyond that, further downsides included mental fatigue. To keep supplying mana to the creature nonstop, one must allocate part of focus to the link.

This extra duty would drain the mind and form. If the invoked beast fails to shift the battle's tide, it would hinder you adversely during combat.

Reinhardt permitted their contemplation briefly before resuming.

"The factors I outlined earlier explain why most attempts to master the summoning ability end in defeat, save for select noble lineages. What you must realize is your role as knights".

"Warriors sent to chaotic fronts, surprise attacks, extended clashes, and unforeseen dangers. If you funnel part of your mana into a beast unprepared, your battle rhythm will shatter"...

"Your reflexes will dull, your abilities will weaken, and your frame will grow leaden. And should issues arise then—say your beast rebels, foes counter your tactics, or you're thrust into another bout—you'll have no reserves. Your survival ends there."

The novice enlistees swallowed anxiously. They had fixated so much on calling divine beasts that the dangers never crossed their thoughts.

Listening to their leader's counsel reinforced once more why the summoning ability stayed confined to certain aristocratic lines through heritage.

Did that imply no chance for them to acquire a summoning ability?

Reinhardt addressed them anew to quell the timid's uncertainties.

"Hence, you need to master mana separation via [Mana Channeling]."

Those words prompted not just the novices but even elites like Silvia to crease their foreheads.

Noticing, Reinhardt explained further. He sketched a mark on the soil and started from the basics.

"In the subsequent phase, you'll direct your mana to form a branch independent of your main reserves".