My Girlfriends Are Hardcore Yanderes - Chapter 74

Chapter 74: Surpassing Expectations 2
Lucy and Yuki waited in silence. If he could control blood, the water should slowly begin to turn faintly red.

But after more than a minute, nothing.

‘So I was right—he can only use the common elements. But even so, having access to all of them is impressive.’

Even she, considered a genius in the demon world, could only control three elements: Blood, Water, and Wind.

“That’s enough,” she said, shaking her head.

Asher just nodded and waited for her next instructions. He didn’t overthink it—he wasn’t that arrogant to assume he could control everything.

“Next…” Her voice trailed off. “I want you to imagine darkness.”

“Darkness, huh,” he repeated, his tone a bit more confident.

It was the element he felt most attuned to, yet as he concentrated, nothing happened.

His hand tightened more around the water bottle, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t feel any reaction.

“Weird, I can’t feel it for some reason,” he muttered.

“What can’t you feel?” she quickly asked.

“The dark element. I’m sure I have it, but I can’t access it like the others.” He glanced at the water, his confusion growing. “It’s like it’s there, but out of reach.”

Lucy touched her chin, deep in thought.

“Maybe you need a special condition to access it. Don’t worry, it’s not uncommon, especially for unique elements.” She paused. “We’ll figure it out. It could take some time.”

“Alright,” he nodded, though deep down, he felt like there was something important he was missing.

Unfortunately, he didn’t have enough knowledge to find a solution, so for now.

It wasn’t like he had a cheat power that could explain everything and level him up instantly. He had to work for it, step by step.

Lucy, sensing his frustration, spoke up.

“You don’t have to be upset. You still have other elements, and that’s more than enough.”

“With your talent, you could train in all branches of magic, but training in everything at once isn’t necessarily good. I think it’s better to focus on one element first.”

Asher nodded, agreeing to follow her advice, but then an idea struck him.

From how she spoke, it seemed like it would take a long time for him to develop magic powerful enough for practical use, so he needed something to speed up the process.

He raised his hand. “Can I incorporate magic into human weapons? I’m thinking of using a magic gun.”

She was surprised by the idea.

“Why? You won’t need it anymore.” She shook her head, still unconvinced.

If he mastered magic, he could create elemental weapons like her—there would be no need for guns or other tools.

Normally, he would just agree with her, but something about the situation didn’t sit right.

His expression grew serious as he looked at her, and for the first time, there was an intensity in his eyes that made her pause.

“I’m still going to learn what you want to teach me, but give me a chance to develop my own fighting style,” he suggested.

Lucy met his gaze. Seeing the determination in his eyes, she realized she had no right to control him. He was no longer her servant, and his growth was no longer tied to her.

If she kept pushing, it would only be her demon pride talking.

With a heavy sigh, she relented.

“Alright, I’ll let you do things your way. But I still want you to prioritize magic. Borrowed power can only get you so far.”

“Sure.”

“Now, let’s begin,” she said, jumping straight into the instructions without delay.

Asher sat cross-legged, eyes closed in concentration. She stood a few steps away, arms folded, observing him closely.

“Alright, let’s start with the basics,” Lucy’s voice broke the silence. “First, you need to understand the flow of your energy. Close your eyes, breathe deeply, and feel your energy. Don’t try to force anything, just feel it.”

He tapped into his hyperfocus state, and everything else faded away.

It was a remarkable skill, and Lucy couldn’t help but be impressed. It sped up his progress.

“Good. Now, let’s try directing it. Extend your awareness beyond your body. Imagine the energy leaving you, like it’s flowing from your fingertips.”

Asher exhaled slowly, extending his hands forward.

Nothing happened.

The water bottle test had been simpler, since it gave him a clear target—something to channel his energy into.

Now that he had nothing to direct it at, the process became much more challenging.

“That’s okay. Don’t rush,” Lucy instructed, her tone patient. “It’ll take time. Just focus on feeling the energy. Imagine its colors, its properties—how it moves, how it reacts.”

He exhaled again, trying a different approach. This time, he concentrated on the sensation of heat around his chest, where the energy felt most powerful.

With another deep breath, he imagined the warmth flowing down his arms, gathering in his hands.

He concentrated harder, but still, there was no change.

Lucy wasn’t particularly shocked by his progress—or lack of it. It was completely normal.

Even for her, it had taken a week before she could properly extend her control over the Wind Element—though Blood and Water had come naturally due to her innate connection.

She stepped forward and knelt beside him.

“Remember,” she said gently, “it’s not about forcing it. It’s about letting it flow.”

“Okay,” he nodded.

Taking a deep breath, he directed the energy inside, imagining it as a small flame, flickering softly in the darkness.

Slowly, he concentrated on feeding that fire, letting it grow warmer and brighter.

This time, something shifted.

“Good. Now,” Lucy stood back up, “let’s move on to controlling it. You’re attuned to fire, so let’s try creating a small flame.”

Asher hesitated. He wasn’t sure how to turn his internal energy into fire, but he followed Lucy’s instructions.

He pictured the flame in his mind, feeling the rush of heat around him as he directed the energy in his palms.

For a second, nothing. Then, a flicker—a small orange glow appeared in the center of his hand.

It danced for a moment, then snuffed out.

Lucy watched him closely, her stare calm, though her mind was restless.

The tiny flame in his hand—brief but clear—proved what she already knew. His talent was too terrifying to put into words.

But she kept her expression neutral. Praising him too much might make him overconfident.

Instead, she folded her arms, “Not bad. You’re learning at a good rate,”

Asher gave a quick nod, wiping sweat from his brow. He was unaware of how extraordinary his progress was, and Lucy decided it was better that way for now.

She turned away briefly, her fingers brushing a against her chin in thought.

‘What if he realized how far ahead he was? Would it make him arrogant? Or worse, he might become a womanizer’

There was a famous saying in the human world: A woman’s love is tested when she has nothing. A man’s love is tested when he has everything.

Just as the thought began to grow in her mind, she quickly tried to pushed it aside. ‘What am I doing? I sound like a toxic girlfriend.’

While she was sorting out her feelings, Asher kept summoning the fire on and off in his palm. With each repetition, it grew larger.