Nanomancer Reborn 21-30

Sweeping clockwise with her foot, Lyrica created a little zone for herself as the teacher hopped backwards slightly.

Smiling lightly, the teacher entered the zone with minimal care. However, that overconfidence bit her back quickly as the staff end entered her view quickly.

'Ohya?~ Lyrica's already forming her attack domain using the hidden proficiency.' Shiro thought impressed.

An attack domain was the stage before a full domain. It is a small concentrated area where the fighter would have pure concentration reaching 120%. Not many can break this attack domain without their own.

There are several forms to the attack domain which varies from weapon to weapon. Bow and arrows formed a doughnut shape attack domain. Anything around the mid-range area is the bow and arrow's home turf.

Staffs have an hourglass type of attack domain. The ends of the staff contain the most amount of power, yet the centre lacks diversity.

The sword and great sword have very similar attack domains as it is shaped like a semi-circle. It is harder to attack properly when the swordsman tried to strike behind him. But the frontal power held much diversity with an all-rounder type attack domain.

Axes and maces had a much narrower attack domain but their power compensates. With fast-moving rotations, the axe and maces are the powerhouses.

There are more, but the dagger's attack domain is one of Shiro's favourites. It didn't have the power of the sword nor the range of a bow. However, the piercing and the undisputed close combat prowess along with the diversity made it an attack domain that needed to be feared.

For Lyrica to almost construct her attack domain without even using the staff for long, truly shows the prowess of the hidden proficiencies. Not even Shiro, who used to have full body control, could form her attack domain with her weapon yet.

One may call it unfair for Lyrica to gain the attack domain without hard work, but the hidden proficiency was an inborn gift. A natural talent is apart of one's fighting prowess and luck played a big part in life whether one denied it or not.

[ATTACK DOMAINS BORN THROUGH INTENSE SKILL ARE STRONK]
- CHAPTER 21
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The student's gathered up in a 50-diameter circle around them as they watched with interest. This was a rare battle between the highest-level student and the sparring teacher. Level 25 Shiro VS a level 35 teacher.

"Two!..."

Lyrica watched in anxiousness as she was worried about how Shiro would fair with her arm.

"One!...GO!"

The teacher shouted as Shiro's aura changed instantly.

*CRRRR!!!

Ice spread out in a circle with her being the source. The teacher jumped up slightly as she dodged the initial freezing.

Shiro didn't let her off as she flipped her left hand and several ice spikes shot towards the teacher.

The teacher had a serious expression as she twisted her body and stepped onto the spike before jumping off.

Not even a second after landing, an ice cage was already halfway formed with her inside it.

Roundhouse kicking one of the ice spikes, the teacher escaped the entrapment.

Before she could even sigh out a breath of relief, the broken shard of the ice cage expanded and latched onto her arm.

"Tsk!" The teacher clicked her tongue before clenching her hand and shattered the ice.

Seeing this, Shiro could only smile bitterly and shake her head. Her experience and skill were there but the stats were not.

The teacher could simply overwhelm her with brute strength.

However, she wouldn't go without a fight.

Her eyes glowed with a slight blue as she snapped her fingers causing an ice forest to appear.

Waving her left hand, spears shot towards the teacher from the ice trees.

The teacher was basically attacked from every direction she could have been. To make matters worse, they were fired with different time intervals as it would be hard for her to strike everything down in one go.

The teacher narrowed her eyes before crossing her arms in front of her and charged towards Shiro.

She decided to end this farce and break through with force.

She saw Shiro's smile and frowned.

[Such a shame. Perhaps if my stats were a little higher, you may be in a pinch.] Shiro shrugged.

"What do you mean?" The teacher asked with a frown. She clearly had Shiro on the ropes yet why is she still saying that 'She' was the one in a pinch?

Shiro only smiled as she pointed up.

The teacher looked up as she saw what was waiting for her.

The entire sky was covered with countless spears of ice as each one was rotating to increase penetrative power.

The teacher felt sweat drip down her back as she couldn't imagine what would have happened if Shiro was the same level as her. She wouldn't have been able to dodge that many nor brute force her way through it.

Standing up, Shiro tapped the floor with her foot lightly as the ice started to thaw and retract into her palm.

The teacher stared at Shiro's back with a complicated gaze. The feeling of jealousy rose up in her as she realised, she only won due to brute strength. When put in an even playing field, she wouldn't have even reached close to her.

[PUTS UP A SOLID ASS FIGHT AGAINST SOMEONE WHO MASSIVELY OUTLEVELS HER, WITH SHIRO LOSING BECAUSE SHE WAS INJURED AND THUS WASN'T MOVING AND ONLY USING ICE MAGIC - ALSO CASTING MULTIPLE COMPLEX TYPES OF ICE MAGIC SIMULTANEOUSLY]
- CHAPTER 21
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"Shiro! That was amazing!" Lyrica ran over as Shiro smiled.

[I still lack an ignore defence attack. Without one, I doubt I'll be able to challenge those of a higher level too well.] Shiro shook her head.

If she had the stats, she wouldn't have needed to attack the teacher in so many ways to distract her from the main attack above her. And even then, she would have been able to shrug it off.

"Eh? But ignore defence skills are rare, and even then, you need to be a high level to get a natural skill." Lyrica replied. Defence ignore skills were on high demand as a single one may be the key to turning a battle around.

Shiro too knew this, but what she was counting on was her Nanomancer class. Each of the firearms come with a passive ignore defence as they dealt heavy damage. The main damage dealer being the sniper rifle.

When charged with mana, the sniper could even help her deal a few million damage to a monster's HP.

[SHIRO'S FIREARMS IGNORE DEFENCE]
- CHAPTER 21
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[Oh please, I'm no saint. I will kill them in the cruellest way possible if they truly anger me.]

'Just ask those scientists.' Shiro thought as she remembers the sight of the head scientists after she was done with him. The hero killed the other scientists, but she had the honour of torturing him.

Opening him up, keeping him alive, a little 'Red Carpet' of his organs, using the nanobots to eat him from the inside out and making sure he felt everything.

[NANOBOTS MAKE SHIRO REALLY GOOD AT TORTURE]
- CHAPTER 22
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Shiro could see the sweat drip from her forehead as she was trying her best to protect the party.

Madison also knew this as the rush approach wasn't a good option since their speed wasn't high enough.

They were fine in other departments but they just needed speed.

Shiro shook her head as the temperature started to drop.

Madison paused seeing a snowflake drop in front of her. Her arms were getting goosebumps as it was getting colder and colder.

The snow increased at a visible pace as they soon realised it was Shiro causing all of this.

Raising up her hand, Shiro increased the snow before clutching her fist.

The storm expanded as the blizzard howled in their ears.

Their body shivered as frost could be seen forming on their skins.

"Hey! Shiro! Stop it! You're going to kill us!" Madison shouted.

"Madison, look outside." Lyrica said pointing outside.

The storm was raging as they could barely see past it. There were ice statues for which they could recognise to be the assassin's earlier.

The only reason why they were freezing up as well was due to the unavoidable side effect of using Shiro's ice and snow magic.

She was fine, but they weren't. Even when she did try to let the blizzard avoid their location, the temperature was still dropping significantly.

[Madison, let Lyrica be leader.] Shiro typed out as Madison nodded. Rushing into the fry was an overestimate on her part.

She had just assumed that Shiro will help them clear everything but that wasn't the case. She only helped as much as needed and never more. Just the bare minimum to keep them alive.

[INSTANTLY FREEZES SOLID MULTIPLE ASSASSINS WITH AN AOE BLIZZARD]
- CHAPTER 22
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"Oh? Do you think my body suits this type of martial arts?" Shiro asked with interest.

"My liege is a mage, therefore I cannot say. But, I believe with enough effort, one can learn anything even if it's just the rudimentary." Fei Ling replied honestly.

"Very well. Since that is the case, why don't you show me the entire Yin Style Phantom Arts?" Shiro smiled. Her memory was incredible so she believes she can remember this style even when she leaves.

As Lyrica had previously stated, take advantage of what you can, WHILE you can.

Fei Ling nodded as she stepped away and walked to the centre of the room.

"The Phantom Arts revolves around 5 main concepts. 1st Phantom, illusionary phantom. 2nd Phantom, speed phantom. 3rd Phantom, counterweight phantom. 4th Phantom, internal feasting phantom. 5th Phantom, the soul stealing phantom." Fei Ling said as Shiro nodded, recording this into her database.

"The illusionary phantom takes advantage of blind spots and misdirection. You are a mirage, so close yet so far."

Shifting her leg a little, Fei Ling raised her arms as she moved in a flowing motion. Before Shiro realised, Fei Ling was already in front of her.

"Trick the eyes, trick the mind. Strike at the weakness."

"Second Phantom. Speed Phantom. A set of footwork that focuses on minimal usage for the biggest gain. The constant contraction and the relaxation of your muscles."

In a blink of an eye, Fei Ling was already across the room.

"Third Phantom. Counterweight phantom. This form focuses on the art of redirection as we primarily use the legs to counter. Fourth Phantom. The internal feasting phantom. We focus our strikes like a needle to damage the weakened body beneath the tough outer shell. Fifth Phantom. Soul stealing phantom. Pure attack, no defence. Go for the kill and nothing less."

Seeing her demonstrate each of the moves, Shiro made sure to record everything down.

A few hours passed in a flash as Fei Ling was patient enough to teach her all the moves.

Closing her eyes, Shiro absorbed the knowledge as she thought about combining a few moves with her current arsenal.

"Fei Ling. Let's have a little spar." Shiro said as Fei Ling didn't understand.

"My liege, you can overwhelm me easily. Why is there a need for a spar?"

"Because I wish to test out what I've learnt." Shiro's voice rang out from behind Fei Ling as she shivered.

Her guard was dropped for a moment as Shiro had already managed to get behind her using the illusory phantom in the most basic form.
[SHIRO INSTANTLY MEMORISES A SUPERNATURAL MARTIAL ARTS STYLE AND COPIES ITS MOVES INSTANTLY UPON BEING SHOWN HOW THEY ARE PERFORMED, THE MOVE SHE USED BEING ESSENTIALLY TRACKLESS STEP]
- CHAPTER 24
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They didn't get into any stance as there were no basic stances for the Phantom Arts.

They had to flexible and adapt to change. From no stance to every stance. They must not stick to anything like the shape of a phantom. Forever changing.

'First Phantom: Illusionary Phantom!'

Their body faded for a moment before reappearing in front of each other. Fei Ling was able to continuously get behind Shiro causing her to frown.

'Second Phantom: Speed Phantom!'

Tapping lightly on the ground, Shiro landed on the ceiling before rebounding towards Fei Ling.

She casually stepped sideways as she bent her leg towards Shiro.

'Third Phantom: Counterweight Phantom!'

Twisting her body, Shiro kicked similarity and redirected Fei Ling's kick.

*CRACK!!!

Fei Ling was astonished as she never believed anyone could be able to learn a set of martial arts this well in a few hours. Albeit a little on the rudimentary side, it was never the less impressive of her.

'Fourth Phantom: Internal Feasting Phantom!'

Shiro narrowed her eyes as she pivoted on her right leg as a central point before striking downwards with her left leg.

Fei Ling smiled slightly before stepping back just before the kick hit.

The only downside to Shiro would be her lack of reach. Her area of influence was rather short as she had to get close and personal to make the most of her skills.

Even though Fei Ling dodged her kick, Shiro didn't mind as she could transaction into another attack.

Changing the kick into a stomp, Shiro cocked her elbow as force gathered in her arms.

Punching forwards, Fei Ling dodged into the fist and almost phased through like a phantom.

Tapping Shiro's inner elbow and pushing the fist, Fei Ling redirected the force.

"Tsk." Shiro clicked her tongue as she pivoted on her foot and increased her momentum to kick towards her head.

Fei Ling kept her composure as she crouched down and supported her entire both with just her right arm.

Placing her left foot behind Shiro's knee, she gently kicked Shiro's torso forcing her attack away.

Flipping backwards, Shiro created some distance as she had a grin on her face.

This was the martial arts she wanted. It fit with her fighting style as well due to the high requirements for body control and flexibility.

"My liege, you are a genius for understanding the rudimentary of the Yin Style Phantom Arts in a short while. However, do keep in mind the weakness of the Phantom Arts. Our reach, defence and the overall attacking options. The Phantom Arts are primarily used for countering therefore, unless they are the attacking force, our exhibited power is reduced by a lot." Fei Ling said with a bow.

[SPARS WITH FEI LING, DEMONSTRATING THAT SHE CAN USE EVERY MOVE FROM THE STYLE AT A DECENT LEVEL INSTANTLY, ALSO FTE FEATS IN HERE FROM SPEED FORM]
- CHAPTER 24
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[Remotely Activated Atomic Mana Pulse Bomb created. -100,000,000 stored MP]

Looking at the bomb in her hands, Shiro grinned.

The remotely activated Atomic Mana Pulse Bomb or the mana nuke, has enough power to wipe out anything in a radius of 30 miles. Naturally, it won't activate unless primed with the remote.

Only after the remote is broken, can the bomb be activated using physical force.

The best part about the bomb is that it is almost impossible to dodge. The speed of which it sends out the explosive pulse was too fast for most to dodge. Shiro in her prime with nano tech supporting her might be able to barely outrun it. BARELY. And that was when she was the strongest in the world.

[PRIME SHIRO MAY BE ABLE TO BARELY OUTRUN A SUPER NUKE CAPABLE OF WIPING EVERYTHING IN A 30 MILE RADIUS]
- CHAPTER 25
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Creating a shadow horse, Shiro dashed towards the remnants of the thunder king's army.

"Well. I did warn you did I not?" Shiro said as she saw the thunder king struggling to stand up. He had bloodshot eyes as his demeanour was like that of a mad beast.

Infusing mana to her voice, Shiro made sure the entire army could hear her.

"LISTEN UP!! I did not want this war as it was your tyrant of a king. Should you help me end his reign, I can assure you that I will never turn the weapon against my own subjects. Did you not see my earlier display? I tried to be peaceful but your king does not appreciate the matter. Now that he had forced my hand, unnecessary casualties have been created. Choose wisely and end this farce!"

Hearing Shiro, the army stood up slowly as the thunder king became enraged.
[SHIRO CAN AMP HER VOICE WITH MAGIC SO HER VOICE CARRIES TO A FULL ARMY OF 500,000 (NOW 250,000 CUS SHE NUKED HALF OF IT)]
- CHAPTER 25
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[Shadow Egg]

"Shadow Egg?" Shiro muttered.

[Sign Life Blood Contract?]

Seeing an unfamiliar term, Shiro paused and frowned.

Tapping the writing for the term, she saw the description.

[Life Blood Contract: Forming a contract with your heart blood, you and the beast are connected deeply. A portion of the beast's skills and power will be shared with you upon maturity. When you die, the beast dies. When the beast dies, you are fine.]

"Well isn't that a little unfair." Shiro muttered. However, it wasn't her concern. As harsh as it was, she didn't want to die because the beast was road killed.

Pressing yes, Shiro's pupil shrank as she felt like a dagger stabbed into her heart.

Wincing slightly, she coughed up a mouthful of blood.

'M******!!!!' Shiro cursed in her mind as the blood splattered over the egg.

Absorbing the blood greedily, a dark mist started to flood out as Shiro could see the egg crack little by little.

*Crrrrrr

The crack expanded as Shiro saw the contents.

It was a bird with black and dark purple feathers. A narrow head, purple eyes, sleek body and long feathered tail.

[Shadow ??? LVL 1]

HP: 2,400/2,400

MP: 5,000/5,000

Seeing the name, Shiro was surprised. When something shows as a question mark, it's either she was too low level to know it. Or that she wasn't supposed to know at the moment.

The little bird flapped its wings and landed on Shiro's left shoulder. Rubbing its head against her's with affection, it chirped lightly.

"…."

'Cute…' She thought seeing the little bird's actions.

"Hey, little bird. Are you male or female? I would check but you birds only have an opening for the sexual organ." Shiro asked in humour.

Hearing the question, the bird only tilted its head before flapping its wings.

"Then I'm just going to call you Yin. It sounds like a unisex name." Shiro shrugged but flinched.

[SHIRO HAS A SUMMON, A CUTE BIRB]
- CHAPTER 25
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'C RANK!' Shiro's eyes glowed with hunger and greed while Yin was the same. It was drooling a little from its beak as Shiro wiped it clean.

"Little Yin, if I do this. I get 8 you get 2 ok?" Shiro said as the bird shook its head.

It put 7 feathers up for itself and 3 up for her.

"Ok listen here little Yin. I'm the one doing the test. SO, by rights, more should go to me."

The bird made a difficult expression and held up four feathers for her and six for it.

"Six for me and four for you most. None negotiable." Shiro said bluntly as the bird shook its head.

"It's that or we don't do the test at all."

That was a lie. She wanted the C ranked stones so bad. Just thinking of their taste made her appetite increase.

Hearing the offer, Yin wanted to reject but didn't dare to. 4 was still better than none.

Nodding its head reluctantly, it retreated back into her pocket.

[BIRB IS INTELLIGENT]
- CHAPTER 27
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Cocking up his arms and legs for maximum explosive potential, he punched out as soon as the arrows were shot towards him.

The first hit connected with the side of the arrow, pulling back, he hit another arrow with his elbow.

She watched with great interest as his hits were accurate and powerful.

Declan was similar to Lyrica, his attack domain was on the verge of forming as he was able to deal with the initial levels easily.

However, as the arrows increased in speed, he had to compensate by guessing the directions.

This gave him a few close calls but nothing major.

However, to Shiro, it was like watching everything in slow motion. Her eyes were tracking everything with ease, but her body was another question.

Seeing and reacting were two different things that were both important.

If you can see but can't react, you lose. If you can react but not see, you also lose. The delicate balance between sight and reaction was compulsory for any good fighter.

This is what she was seeing in Declan right now. While his sight may not be as good, there was a balance between sight and reaction.

As for Shiro, she was like stuffing an F1 race engine in a small family car. The engine was powerful but the body of the car can't keep up.

Force it and the car breaks.

[Say Helion. When you see him fend for himself, what do you see?] Shiro asked wanting to get a third party opinion.

"What do I see? Well… I see that he's struggling. The arrows are getting closer and closer to him the longer he survives for." Helion said as he was able to track the arrows quite accurately.

[What else do you see?] Shiro asked wanting to test Helion a little.

"What else do I see? I see the area around him shrink. I see him locking up his punches for maximum attack." Helion replied putting his hand on his chin.

Shiro smiled hearing the answer. From what she could see from her surroundings, not many people were able to see the detail of Declan locking up his arm.

[Can you see his mistake?] Shiro asked.

"Mistake?"
[TRACKING EVERY MOVEMENT A MARTIAL ARTIST MAKES AS HE BATS AWAY HUNDREDS OF ARROWS AS WELL AS THE ARROWS THEMSELVES]
- CHAPTER 28
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Giving the announcer a signal, she focused on the devices firing the arrows.

*Click click click click

Out of the myriad of noises blocking her senses right now, she was able to filter out the mechanisms working in the devices and guess which one fires first.

Before it even fired, Shiro crouched low and twirling her spear.

*Phew

The arrow was shot right after and she caught it with her spear.

Yin Style Phantom Arts: 3rd Phantom – Counter Weight Phantom.

Giving the spear a light twirl, she redirected the arrow towards the second arrow that fired.

Pivoting on her leg, she used the other end of the spear to redirect another arrow.

Her mind was working like a machine right now as she put it to overdrive. She was listening out for the machine click, seeing the arrows, reacting and redirecting the arrows, repositioning herself before doing the same thing again.

Little did she know, tiny circuitry patterns were showing up in her pupil and hair. However, they were barely visible.

To the people watching, they were shocked speechless. Shiro was looked like she was in a dance.

With only one arm, she was able to redirect every arrow coming at her from every direction.

She didn't do fancy flips, or anything like that. She just pivoted on the spot whilst twirling her spear.

The ice itself left a slight blue trail behind it due to the speed she was twirling it.

Helion sat on his chair in shock. This was the first time he saw her perform and he knew her experiences were vastly more superior than his.

He may be a genius for unlocking the Fire Elemental True Armour, but in an even playing field with Shiro. He would, 100%, get destroyed by her.

Mentally counting down, Shiro decided to stop at 3 minutes. Any further and her body wouldn't be able to keep up with her, even if she did predict a few moments before the arrow was fired.

Flicking one of the arrows up, she let it hit her torso gently. The devices stopped as Shiro blocked the remaining arrows.

"AN AMAZING PERFORMANCE BY THE YOUNG LADY SHIRO!!!! With an astounding display of precognitive foresight and body control! Shiro was able to deflect arrows into one another! With a final score of 3 minutes and 22 seconds! She defeated the previous score by a whole minute! We still have a few more contestants till the end. So unfortunately, you are not the winner just yet." The announcer called out as Shiro nodded and walked away.

[USING HER ENHANCED SENSES TO PREDICT WHEN OMNIDIRECTIONAL MACHINES WOULD FIRE ARROWS OVER THE SOUND OF AN AUDIENCE, SHE CASUALLY DEFLECTS HUNDREDS OF ARROWS FIRED FROM EVERY DIRECTION FOR OVER 3 MINUTES]
- CHAPTER 28
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Shiro was about to change back into her normal dress when she realised something off in the dressing room.

There was a camera that wasn't there previously.

'Someone must have snuck it in when I was away.' Shiro thought.

Grabbing the camera, she narrowed her eyes as nano bots formed in her palms.

Controlling them to enter the camera, Shiro projected the footage on a small nano screen and saw that they recorded nothing. Unfortunately, she couldn't see the face of the assailant.

Wiping out all the stored data, Shiro decided to implant a mini trap inside that would cause the camera to explode and send sharp shrapnels at the assailant.

There was also the chance of someone else picking it up so she installed a fingerprint recogniser. As long as it was the same person, the trap will go off. If it wasn't the trap would lay dormant.

Making sure that the camera was disabled. She scanned the room and surroundings to make sure there were no one looking before finally changing again.

"Ha…. Perverts the lot of them." Shiro muttered with a shake of her head.
[FUCKIN WITH A CAMERA AND TRAPPING IT VIA NANOBOTS]
- CHAPTER 30
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