The Fox Goddess

"Listen to me, everyone… Now that we're here on Nightingale, we need to split up so that we can go around faster. And yes, I know that Kurokami and Sylvie are both from here, but the reason that I want all of us to split up for as long as possible is because I want everyone to gather their own strengths. You guys can be stronger this way, especially Fumiko. You need more experience, that's why this adventure would be more beneficial to you. Since that is currently what you are lacking, even if you have insane powers, you are basically a poorly built building since you don't have a good foundation." Yuki explains her plan to everyone and before someone can say anything, she continues explaining.

"The same thing also for the two of you. Even if you are strong right now, we know that power is not enough especially now that we are here in Nightingale, a Higher Rank Heaven. I already did some research, you are two entire ranks behind everyone here. So that means, Yumie who is currently a Spirit Beast, in terms of real power scaling here, she's only a Peak Magic Beast at best, but remember this. That scale measures how much Mana she has. So take this, the Mana that are in here are much thicker and stronger than Mystic Dragon Heaven, and I'm sure all of you are already aware of that." Yuki stopped as she showed everyone what she meant she gathered a bit of the powers here and showed them which proved her point.

"If you don't feel it, then just try absorbing it. But remember this, even if we are at a disadvantage because of our own foundation of powers, in terms of real combat experience. I can confidently say that we have the edge and I'm not looking at the Vampire Race down, but I know that you guys are pretty laid back ever since you got your own Heaven." Yuki explained to them from the info that she had and she got all of this in her time in the Mystic Dragon Heaven, because of her smart and large business, she already has some big partners that she uses to gather information.

"How did you know that?" Kurokami asked as she didn't expect Yuki to get it right, she had only met three Vampires in her life and one of them was the best, while the two were simply in the middle in terms of battle prowess. So based on that, there was no way that she would have known that Vampires are bad at fighting.

"Let's just say that I have some reliable information. Anyway, I think there are some wild Monsters here that you can kill to gather some experience. It's better if you register as Adventurers here so that you can gather your own money because… I'm not going to give any of you a single coin. Work hard for it! Oh yes, I almost forgot. We'll be splitting up in our entire stay here, but don't worry, between each week, we are going to see each other." Yuki finally finishes explaining to everyone the plan that she came up with as soon as she read the contents of the Quest.

She saw that there were a lot and all of them were hard, at least all of them are at least a God Rank Quest if she was going to Rank them, and knowing that, she didn't want to waste time by having them follow her while she does her quest because it would be just a waste for a good opportunity for them to further training. Being in a high-rank heaven such as this simply isn't your everyday event.

"Yeah, I agree with Mom. Actually, that's what I have already been thinking ever since we got here. I want to go alone and explore this place while training myself further." Yumie without any hesitation agreed to what Yuki just said which shocked the people around her since they weren't expecting her to actually say yes. But after thinking about it, she grew up in Yuki's care causing her to get influenced by her which was either a good thing or bad, but it's clearly showing that it was a good influence. She only got the side of Yuki where she was a workaholic and straight in her goals.

"Oh? I see… you don't want to lose out to your Sister, huh? Are you afraid that when she finally comes back, she is going to be better than you?" Yuki happily teased after finding out what her daughter wanted, she even pinched her cheeks as she found her actions amusing as she was now trying to hide her embarrassment.

"Yeah… but it's not really like I'm afraid, Mom. It's more like I don't want to be left behind them. Aika is special and I know that her Elemental Manipulation is on par with me, while her physical prowess is just a few levels behind Katsumi. That already makes her better than me, because I know that I suck in close combat fights." Yumie answered with a blushed face as she was embarrassed to say it aloud.

"Think again, it is fear. Afraid that you are being left behind them. Don't worry though, you have an edge to them that both of them wouldn't probably get because they are lazy~ You are the only one out of the three who actually reads the files that I give you each week, at this point you can even manage your own company with ease. As for the two… well let's just say that I know they cheated, I know that none of them actually read it. Plus your Analytical Thinking, Perception, and Critical Thinking are even greater than some of my people. Which is a great thing." Yuki explained as she then flashed a smile at Katsumi which made her shiver in fear.

"Really? Is that true, Mom?" Yumie's eyes lit up in excitement as she looked at Yuki with expectant eyes, she wanted to hear again that there was something that she was better than the two. Because for her, it's not really a matter of pride for her because she doesn't care about it, but she is worried for the two. There might be a time when the two would get teased because they have a weak big sister and she hates it if that is going to happen.

"Yeah, remember what happened just a day ago? Out of all the people in the room, you were the only one who could get so close to what I was trying to tell them without giving any hints. I'm also going to say the same thing that you said to Aika, you're special, so don't look down on yourself too much~" Yuki exclaimed as she patted her head happily.

"Okay… thank you, Mom."

"Katsumi, that is also what I want you to learn. Those three things, but not to the extent of what Yumie can handle because I know that you don't like that kind of stuff. Being stuck in a room handling so many papers, is just not your thing. But those three are also just as important on the battlefield, remember that!" Yuki now looked at Katsumi and stood in front of her.

"Yes, Mom. I will do my best." Katsumi nodded her head with a serious look on her face, but deep inside she was happy that she didn't get scolded for what she did. But what she didn't know was that Yuki could hear what she was talking about since she was her contracted Beast, but she didn't pop her little bubble and just let her be.

"Oh yeah… before I leave, I'm going to give you something first, Katsumi," Yuki said as she hid from everyone to make it a surprise in their eyes, but in reality, she was already browsing through the System Shop to buy a weapon for her. A polearm to be specific.

"Give me the list of all the Guandao that you have in the Shop, Fumiko."

After seeing the list, she was pretty shocked to see that there were only five weapons on there. But after thinking about it, this type of weapon was not a favorite since it was not known that much and was pretty much hard to use because of its uneven weight distribution.