Fantasy Library.

Chapter 500: Suddenly there was hope.

Next, Aize began to seriously experiment with the divine power he had suddenly gained, trying out various methods to test its effects and functions.

Then, Aize realized that this power was not as strong as he had imagined.

While this is divine power, the true value of Japan's eight million gods is something only those in the know can truly understand.

In the mythology of this country, powerful gods are very strong, some of whom are capable of creating and destroying the world. Weak gods are also very weak; even wild monsters and mountain spirits can be considered a kind of god. This shows how great the difference is between gods.

The divine power within Aize originated from Suizhi's god, and Suizhi was merely a remote rural town. It's conceivable that Suizhi's god was not much stronger than wild monsters or mountain spirits.

Furthermore, Aize is ultimately human, a mortal being. Even with the help of Murasame, he can still house divine power within his body, but this power will not be too strong, at least not exceeding what he can bear.

After testing, it was found that the divine power within Aize's body was only about one-tenth of that of Congyu and Congyu Maru, so it certainly wouldn't be too strong.

Of course, no matter how weak it is, it is still divine power, extraordinary power, enough to make Aize feel reborn.

Putting everything else aside, with divine power residing in his body, and with the blessing and protection of that power, Aize will likely be immune to all diseases and poisons, and will find it very difficult to get sick or poisoned again.

In addition, Aize, who possesses divine power, will no longer be tainted by evil spirits and will not have to worry about being cursed like Asagi Yoshino. If he uses his divine power, he can also purify filth and exorcise demons. Like Murasame, he will become the nemesis and natural enemy of spirits and things that should not exist in the world.

The evidence is that Aize belatedly realized that the impurities that had not yet been completely removed from his body had apparently been completely purified by divine power.

Not only that, the injury on his back suddenly improved a lot, as if it was healing at an accelerated pace, and it healed very quickly.

At this rate of healing, his back injury should be completely healed in about a day or two.

It's not just his body's healing and recovery abilities that get stronger. When Aize activates and uses his divine power, his physical attributes also improve. As mentioned before, this improvement is less about his physical body becoming stronger and more about being freed from the constraints of reality.

The body will become lighter, and reflexes, reaction speed, and thinking ability will also become stronger, making Aize's already good physical qualities gradually become superhuman. Although he did not become a little superman, he was much stronger than before.

Aize tried running speed after activating his divine power and found that the time required for him to run 100 meters at full speed was reduced to less than seven seconds!
What is this concept?
The world record for the men's 100-meter sprint is still 9.58 seconds, and Aize's best record to date is 9.89 seconds. However, under the influence of superhuman strength, he easily surpassed the world record and even shrunk it by nearly three seconds!
If he were to participate in the Olympics, he could easily win a gold medal and raise the world record to a level that no one can surpass, making Aize a legend in the sports world!
The only pity is that Azer's divine power is too weak, and the human body cannot withstand divine power for a long time. Therefore, if Azer were to unleash his divine power at full strength, it would probably only last for a few minutes.

Even if you don't unleash your full divine power and control it to a certain extent, it will only last for about ten or twenty minutes at most, and will not exceed half an hour.

According to Cong Yu, Aize should not fully activate his divine power, otherwise not only will his body collapse afterward, but his mind will also be disturbed, and he may have to be in a vegetative state in bed for several days to recover.

In other words, although he obtained divine power, this power did not allow Azer to directly transcend the mortal realm. Apart from some special circumstances, Azer still belonged to the category of mortals.

He's more than capable of being a hero, but he's far from being a god.

However, Aize was not disappointed.

Because he had discovered that his divine power was not incapable of becoming stronger.

Just as continuous physical exercise can strengthen one's physique, as long as he continues to use divine power without putting too much burden on himself, that divine power will grow stronger after he recovers.

If this continues, and as long as he perseveres in his training, the divine power within Aize's body will eventually surpass that of Congyu and Congyu Maru, and may even surpass that of the gods.

Suddenly, there was hope for the future.

Aize then became much more motivated.

"...The divine power within us has never increased, so why is it that Master can do such a thing?"

Cong Yu was somewhat numb, feeling as if she had become a fake host of divine power.

This is simply because Cong Yu hasn't figured it out yet.

After all, although she possessed divine power, the divine power within her did not belong to her personally, but rather to the god of Suizhi, who merely bestowed it upon her, making her the host of divine power.

Aize, on the other hand, was different. Although his divine power was also transferred from Congyu, with the help of Congyu Maru, this divine power had completely merged into his body, becoming one with him and becoming his personal power.

Therefore, Aize was able to train this power and make it stronger, but Cong Yu could not.

In this way, Aize enthusiastically tested his divine power until it was fully light and people began to come to worship at the Kenji Shrine. Only then did he stop and return to the Asabu family with lingering enthusiasm.

…………

The next day, Komagawa Mitsui came to the Asabu family to give Aize a check-up.

"...Incredible! Not only has all the filth been removed, but the injuries have also almost completely healed. The wounds have scabbed over and will no longer affect my mobility."

Komagawa Mizuha was startled by this unusual situation and exclaimed in amazement, which surprised Asagi Yoshino and the others.

"Now that my injury is almost healed, can I resume my morning exercise?"

Azer didn't mention that he had gained divine power, because it was too incredible.

Even Cong Yu felt it would be hard to believe if she brought it up, so she didn't.

Aize only consulted Komagawa Mitsui about training, since he now needs to train his divine power in addition to his physical training.

After yesterday's experiment, Aize has developed a detailed training plan, which involves stimulating a certain level of divine power during daily morning exercises. This way, he can both train his body and increase its capacity to withstand the burden of divine power, while also giving his divine power a chance to grow stronger—a win-win situation.

Under these circumstances, although he couldn't say he was impatient, Aize didn't want to continue idly staying at Chaowu's house to recuperate.

“If possible, I would like you to rest for a few more days and observe the situation before making any decisions.” Komagawa Mizuha seemed to understand Aize’s thoughts and said with some helplessness, “But since you can’t wait any longer, Lord Aize, then doing some morning exercises should still be possible.”

"However, it's best to avoid strenuous exercise and maintain the habit of soaking in hot springs every day."

"Hoshiori's hot springs not only purify impurities but also accelerate physical recovery. Whether it's physical or mental fatigue, Hoshiori's hot springs can effectively help you recover."

Komagawa Mizuha gave Aize a few instructions, which Aize nodded in response.

"Don't worry, I only do my regular morning exercises and don't plan to do any high-intensity training."

He's not a professional athlete or a competitive player, so he never intended to do high-intensity training or exercise like professionals.

For Aize, consistently sticking to his daily morning exercise routine is already quite remarkable. At least, very few young people in modern times are as self-disciplined as him.

Therefore, although he had a detailed training plan, Aize did not intend to spend all his time training. His bottom line was to train for about three hours every day.

At least that's how physical training works. As for training in divine power, it can be done when there's nothing else to do. In any case, you don't have to do physical training to activate divine power.

As for the rest of his time, Aize didn't plan to spend it on training. He would either enjoy life, get together with his friends, or even try to find out more about Suizhi's secrets. These were the things he wanted to do.

The future is long, there's no need to rush things just because we've come into contact with something mysterious. We can take it slow, that's Aize's idea.

And so, with Mitsuyo Komagawa's permission, Aize resumed his morning exercise routine. Every day, he would go for a run before dawn and return home only when it was time for breakfast, thus enjoying a leisurely day.

If there's any change in these days compared to before, it's probably the addition of training and exploration in divine power, and the fact that I'm no longer so cold towards Yoshino Asatake.

This shrine maiden, with an extremely strong sense of responsibility, seemed to feel deeply guilty and remorseful even after Aize recovered from his injuries. This was especially true since Aize's injuries healed so quickly that she couldn't even take care of him to make up for it, which made Asabu Yoshino feel even more apologetic.

Therefore, Yoshino Asagi could no longer treat Aizawa coldly. Every time she saw Aizawa, she would unconsciously care about his health and feel very apologetic. This improved the atmosphere in the Asagi family a lot, and the atmosphere no longer turned cold because of Yoshino Asagi's previous indifference.

Asahi Ansei was very happy about this change, as it meant that her daughter was finally no longer resisting Aize's existence.

Mako Hitachi always watched with a smile as Aizawa and Yoshino Asatake interacted, and she was also very happy to see the two getting along so well.

Only Aize didn't know how to deal with Yoshino Asatake.

He is not afraid of others always giving him a cold look, because he can simply ignore them.

But when a cute girl always looks at you with an apologetic expression, concerned about your health, and seems to want to atone for her sins, it can be a bit stressful.

Even though Aize repeatedly told Yoshino Asatake that he was alright, it did nothing to lessen Yoshino's guilt and self-blame.

Being unable to do anything for Aize to make up for it is also a great source of pressure for Yoshino Asatake, who has a strong sense of responsibility.

The two then found themselves in a somewhat strange relationship, but at least they no longer ignored each other and kept a cold face all day long.

And so, a week passed.

That day, after finishing his daily morning exercise, Aize returned to his room, took off his casual workout clothes, and put on a uniform that was different from his usual attire.

It was a dark blue school uniform with a white inner shirt, openwork design on the arms below the shoulders, and long trousers on the lower body.

"The student uniforms at Pelican College are really uniquely designed."

Aize looked at himself in the full-length mirror and made this thought.

Yes, that's the student uniform from Pelican College.

The holiday is officially over starting today.

Uzuma Academy has officially started its semester, marking not only the beginning of the new term but also the imminent start of Aize's school life at Suiori.

Genjuro Kurama has already completed his enrollment procedures, so he has officially become a transfer student at Uzuo Academy.

"It suits you very well, Master."

Cong Yu floated behind Aize, looking at Aize dressed in a local Suizhi school uniform, and couldn't help but sigh.

"Looking at it this way, our master is indeed still a student."

Cong Yu couldn't help but sigh like this.

There was no way around it; the qualities that Aize had previously displayed in all aspects didn't seem like those of a young high school student, but rather like those of an experienced adult.

He was able to uncover the secrets that Yoshino Asatake was trying so hard to hide based on only a partial understanding. He was able to go up the mountain alone the day after he pulled out Murasame and forcefully kill the evil spirit. He was also able to master divine power. He was able to discipline himself to insist on training every day. Not only was he strong, but he was also very clear-headed and had a calm personality.

His behavior in all aspects is unlike that of a high school student in the ivory tower; rather, it's like that of a battle-hardened warrior.

It wasn't until Aize put on a school uniform like this that Cong Yu suddenly realized that her master was still a teenager.

only……

"Do you have the right to say such things?" Aize gave Cong Yu a strange look and said, "You, a ghost who has lived for hundreds of years, are still just a young girl?"

One sentence was enough to break Cong Yu's composure, who was filled with emotion.

"We are not ghosts! Nor are we little girls!" Cong Yu's face darkened, and she gritted her teeth in anger, shouting, "How rude of me, Master!"

Unfortunately, Aize ignored her, picked up his schoolbag, and walked out of the room into the living room.

Good morning, Ai Jun.

Chao Wu Anqing had already gotten up and greeted Aize as he walked out of the room.

Good morning, Mr. Aize.

"Good morning, Master Aize."

Then came the greetings from the girls who had entered the living room a step later than Aize, but who had also entered the living room.

Naturally, it was Yoshino Asatake and Mako Hitachi.

Aize turned his head and looked around, and then his eyes lit up.

Simply because, like herself, the two girls had a completely new image.

(End of this chapter)