Years ago.

In a dark room beneath the palace.

"I did, Your Majesty." Gently pulling up the "Heavenly Dome" inserted in the middle of the magic array, Dimitea knelt in front of the emperor.

"It's 'Father'." Dietford III corrected softly.

"Father," Dimi said respectfully, "I have been blessed by you to obtain the approval of the 'Heavenly Dome'. I am the master of the 'Heavenly Dome', Your Majesty...... Father. ”

With rare exceptions, if you want to master a secret ritual weapon, you need to perform ancient rituals, and after passing the test in the illusion, you will be recognized as the new owner of the secret ritual weapon.

Dimi mastered the "Heavenly Dome" with only one ceremony. The weapons of the first emperor were easily conquered by this kid......

Dietford III's "Celestial Instrument" is also said to have been used by the brother of the first emperor, the finest secret weapon, in order to conclude a contract with it, the young Dietford III performed the ritual several times, and I don't know how much hardship he endured to barely succeed.

Dimi is a genius who surpasses himself...... No, even Hywell and Lichenda might not be able to match him, the Emperor thought to himself.

"Well done," Dietford III thought through his mind, but on the surface he still looked unfazed, "Dimi. That's what an imperial heir should look like. Show the arrogant Elrios mages that their so-called 'Golden Generation' is nothing to mention in front of your sword. ”

"Yes." Despite Dimi's promise, Dietford III could not detect the slightest hint of competitiveness in his voice. Is this his strength or disadvantage......

"What secret ritual can you use now, Dimi? Although you will need to cultivate your own secret rituals in the future, the 'Heavenly Dome' should also give you one or two basic secret rituals that are most suitable for you. Show me, Dimi. Dietford III asked.

"Yes. This is 'Elemental Mastery', Father. ”

Dimi lifted the "Sky Dome". The silver blade of the sword reflected Dimi's childish face in the dim light of the basement.

And then—

Under the astonished gaze of Dietford III, the four-colored light began to condense on the blade of the "Sky Dome".

Cyan, smoky water elemental power. Crimson, as if burning flame elemental power. Emerald green, faintly discernible wind elemental power. Golden, it seems to have the power of the earth element in which sand and dust flow.

The power of the four-color elemental flows on the blade of the "Sky Dome".

In addition to the supreme "soul", the material of the mortal world is only composed of the four major elements. Without the corresponding matter, space itself is meaningless. Therefore, the perfect control of the four elements knocked on the door of controlling the space.

Dimi's power isn't so magical. But Dietford III could feel that near the "celestial dome", there was "something" that sometimes trembled and sometimes froze. Maybe it's an illusion.

"Is your second secret ritual the ability to 'cut everything in space'?" Said Dietford III.

"Exactly, Father," Dimi stared at the blade of the Sky Dome, "but I don't know if that can be called a real 'spatial cutting'. If I wield a sword with this secret ritual, the place occupied by the sword body will not be able to exist in the material composed of the four elements. I have a feeling that if I train further, the affected space can be slightly extended beyond the sword body. ”

"Embrace all that exists under the heavens, including space itself," muttered Dietford III, "this is the ...... of the 'Celestial Vault'!" ”

"The 'Heavenly Dome' also gave me a 'perfect body'. …… My current strength is at the blue sky level, and the secret instruments that can be used are the above three. Please also ...... Father and Emperor showed it. ”

How could there be such a combination—normal mystical warriors would think so. "Elemental control" is the outrageous ability of a single secret ritual to have several functions that are close to the integration of several other secret rituals, and the "perfect body" generation may not be able to make up a handful of numbers, and "space cutting" is a trick that only exists in the record.

Although he didn't have much realization, Dimi's boy, Dietford III, thought to himself that his talent had entered the realm of "monsters".

"You're doing a good job, Dimi," said Dietford III indifferently, "beyond my imagination. From now on, you will train with me every day. You're off to a good start, and don't slack off when you aim for the Legendary Mystic Warrior. ”

"Yes."

"Starting tomorrow, I will teach you the true secrets of the so-called 'Legendary Esoteric Warrior'. …… You're tired today, so step down. ”

"I have one more thing to ask for, Father." Dimi said deferentially.

It's rare for Dimi to make a sudden request of his own. Then Dietford III smiled, ready to hear what he had to say.

"Say it, Dimi."

"There are many rumors about the characteristics of the 'Sky Dome', but the truth is almost unknown. I hope to conceal my secret of 'elemental mastery'. ”

Emperor Dietford III frowned slightly.

"Can you tell me why, Dimi?"

"With the physical fitness of the 'perfect body' and my swordsmanship, I have the confidence to defend myself against my enemies. Even if you meet someone stronger than yourself, you still have 'space cutting' as a killer feature. Although I have the power to control the four elements, at best it can only crush the weak, and it is meaningless to me. I've gotten enough and don't want to ......"

"I understand." Said Dietford III.

Dimi was dumbfounded.

In the end, it was his father, and he sensed his thoughts at a glance. The young swordsman bowed his head, waiting for his father's judgment. He is undoubtedly powerful, but he still has a slight fear of power in his heart. This is the character of Dimiteo Greccia.

Dietford III shook his head slightly. That's it. Maybe the first emperor was also such a person? Probably because of this, Dimi was selected by "Sky Dome......

"I think that the so-called strong should not be afraid of other people's eyes. The strong are lonely, and they should never be afraid of their talents. However...... If you don't use this ritual, there is a reason for it," said Dietford III, "and you have only the power to command the elements, but I am afraid that any one of them alone is not as good as a mystical warrior who specializes in one elemental power." Even if you attack by simply manipulating the flames, you can't compare to the common 'Firestorm' secret ritual......"

Dimi listened silently to his father's words.

“…… Concealing your cards is also a reasonable tactic," said Dietford III calmly, "and the ritual will only be powerful if it is taken by surprise." I'm right this time...... You don't have to use 'Elemental Mastery' in front of outsiders. Don't be in a hurry to thank me—but as the owner of the 'Heavenly Dome', you don't have the ability to manipulate elemental power at all, so I'm afraid it will make people suspicious. You can choose one of the four powers to use. ”

……

Dimiteo's biological mother, the wife of Dietmar's younger brother, "Lady of Ice". The Secret Warrior who wielded the Ice Scythe died after her husband's death. She was one of the very few secret warriors who died in the encirclement and suppression of rebellious nobles.

Being able to die on the battlefield is nothing to regret for the Mystic Warriors. But just as his own father, Dietmar, taught him how to behave, his mother instructed him on all things he needed to know about the Secret Warrior.

Therefore.

Even though Dimiteo Greccia concealed his ability to manipulate the three elements of fire, wind, and earth, he still did not give up the use of the water element, especially the ability of ice. It is not just for commemoration, but to inherit the will of my mother, and I am as warm as a spring breeze. People saw this as a kind of genetics and blessed the young hero.