I’m the Slit-Eyed Character at the Academy, but I’m not the Mastermind - Chapter 141
Only Krnovel
Episode 141
Episode 141 His fighting skills are top-notch, but his swordsmanship is third-rate! (2)
“What, why are you so weak?”
After the first sparring ended in one second.
He sparred a second and third time, thinking he may have miscontrolled his strength, but the result was the same.
My wingless body flew through the sky. And that too three times.
“… … .”
I am stuck on the ground in an ungainly posture, as if I had been blown away.
Lucia’s lament was heard from behind.
“No, you don’t even know the basics of fighting, let alone swordsmanship, right? How did you enroll? Have the admission standards for Annwood Academy been lowered significantly?”
A disdain bordering on ridicule. But I couldn’t refute it.
Because there was nothing particularly wrong with Lucia’s evaluation.
‘Because it’s true that I’m weak.’
Among the skills Lucia possesses are [swordsmanship], [reflexes], and [body vision]. This is even though she imitated as many as three things.
It may be because of the large level difference, but I am good at swordsmanship… … To be precise, it was more because I didn’t know how to fight well.
[Fencing] Skills are limited to angles, timing, spacing, etc. It is merely a skill that assists the sword I swing.
That is, swinging the sword, blocking, dodging, etc. This means that I must take the initiative in attacking and defending.
But, as a beginner in fighting, there is no way I could do that well.
Since he blocks when he should attack and attacks when he should block, from Lucia’s perspective, it will feel more than strange, it will feel absurd.
“It’s not enough, but it’s too much? Even if you play well, it’s third-rate.”
Yes. If I were to summarize my current situation in one line.
‘My secret skills are top-notch, but my swordsmanship is third-rate!’
… … I will go.
“The instantaneous reaction and response are not bad, but… … That means your judgment is at a beginner’s level. Are they just physically superior? But that doesn’t make sense… … .”
Lucia’s eyes were filled with suspicion.
Currently, I have been dreaming of becoming a rat of the Leicester family and living a life seeking revenge.
But is he worse at fighting than a third-rate gangster?
Since this was impossible, it was only natural that it would lead to suspicion.
‘I used it to split the sky and split the sky… … .’
Lucia’s suspicions are bound to increase.
However, an excuse for this has already been prepared.
“Hehe, I lived a life that prioritized information. “I only have minimal combat skills.”
“You use your family’s secret skills well, right?”
“Because there is a specific posture in Biggie. All you have to do is follow along and it won’t be difficult.”
“… … Usually it’s the other way around, right? “If you can imitate something after seeing it once or twice, it can’t be called Biggie, right?”
“Hehe, is that so? I don’t understand. “How difficult is it to follow?”
“… … .”
What a ridiculously weak excuse. But it will work for Lucia.
‘Because Lucia also belongs to the category of genius.’
Lucia has been praised as a ‘hero’ since she was 30 years old.
He ascended to the position of Imperial Ten Swordsman much earlier than that.
Being called a genius must have been around even longer than that.
‘You probably didn’t understand other people. ‘Because that’s what a genius is.’
Contemporaries, seniors, adults, and even people who were called geniuses at the time.
Even while they were kneeling one by one, they must have had doubts.
Why can’t I do this? Why are we fighting like this? Why are you doing something stupid?
And at some point, Lucia must have realized.
He said it was because he was a genius and different from other people.
Of course, this does not deny Lucia’s efforts in sharpening her sword for decades, but it is also undeniable that she had a genius talent.
Maybe now Lucia is feeling her old self in me.
“… … Was it something like that?”
As proof, Lucia nodded.
Doubt turned into certainty. From the suspicion that he was a ‘weird guy’ to the conviction that ‘this guy is a genius.’
“You can also follow swordsmanship, right? Then it would be easy.”
“Hehe, there are so many different branches of swordsmanship. “You also have to react differently depending on the other person.”
“Hmm~ That’s right. “Because each opponent has different weapons, personalities, and styles.”
“That’s right.”
“So the only thing that can be imitated is Biggie…? … What a strange talent. Well, it’s a talent that’s perfect for the suspicious, shady, and perverted person you are.”
There were some strange thoughts attached to this and that, but I decided not to raise any objections.
Because it was important to get over this situation for now.
Soon Lucia nodded.
“good. Anyway, you want to learn swordsmanship, right?”
“Hehe, that’s right. As you know, there are many restrictions on the draw.”
“There are a lot of eyes watching, but you also have to measure the timing. “This world is not so easy that you can overpower your opponent just by using secret techniques.”
After all, it is Lucia. If you pretend, you pretend.
Being able to use secret techniques is definitely a big advantage, but creating timing is swordsmanship.
It is each individual’s ‘skill’.
If you buy time with swordsmanship, discover your opponent’s loopholes, and use secret techniques that suit the situation, you will be able to end the battle several times more easily than you are now.
“But it’s difficult. “There is only one way to solve your problem now.”
“Are you talking about experience?”
“that’s right.”
Yes. What I need most right now is ‘experience.’
Gaining experience through sparring can dramatically improve your skills.
We were aware of this problem long ago.
But it was impossible for me. Why?
‘If it’s treated poorly by children, the concept will be destroyed.’
A suspicious guy, a strong guy, a guy you shouldn’t mess with.
If that concept were to be broken, it would be no different from everything that had been built so far going to waste.
‘Until now, I have used God’s imitation to crush and suppress my opponents with overwhelming power… … .’
That will become difficult in the future.
You need to gain experience in fighting in earnest.
‘You can easily gain experience if you ask Luna, Alex, Rodelin, or Raimon, but… … .’
It’s like finding out that I don’t know how to fight.
I had planned to ask them to cross swords with those kids after I got a little stronger and learned the basics of fighting.
‘Even if I lose, I can just make an excuse that I’m experimenting with various things.’
Anyway, for this reason, it is impossible to ask those kids to spar.
In other words, the options I have left now are… … .
“Are you okay? Well, it doesn’t matter because I’m having fun.”
… … This means that there is only one monster, Lucia.
Lucia noticed my situation and smiled.
I was very prepared, but when I saw that image, my heart sank.
but.
“… … Please be gentle.”
“I’m going to relieve some stress after a long time. Oh, no personal feelings. know?”
“Hehe, I don’t have any personal feelings, but wouldn’t it be a logical error to relieve stress?”
“It’s not?”
Lucia’s mouth was torn from side to side.
A hellish sparring began.
* * *
A few sparring… … No, there must have been about ten one-sided assaults.
“Ah, I feel a little less stressed now.”
This is what Lucia, who is sitting on my back, said.
Yes. Currently, I was lying face down on the ground. Of course, it was by someone else’s will.
Lucia, lost in thought for a moment, opened her mouth.
“From what I saw earlier, it seemed like there were some strange movements here and there… … “Is that a draw too?”
It’s probably referring to the secret secrets of the Fleur family.
Most of the sparring was over in just one minute, but in the last sparring, Lucia accepted my sword in due time.
I used the Fleur family’s secret technique in the process, and Lucia was pointing it out.
“you’re right. if… … Was it not that good?”
“No, it’s because it was the least worthy of your swordsmanship. What can I say… … Should I say the basics are solid?”
“Hehe, you recognize me. you’re right. “It is a swordsmanship with very solid fundamentals.”
“What family’s secret?”
“Hehe, that’s right… … .”
It was when I was about to say, ‘It’s a secret.’ Lucia raised her fist.
“If you tell me it’s a secret, I’ll kill you.”
“… … “This is the secret story of the Fleur family.”
“Fleur family? “Is this the first family you’ve heard of?”
“This is Mr. Lein’s family. He was called ‘Lein of imitation’… … .”
“Lehain of imitation? What is that dog-bone-like tinnitus? “It’s a tinnitus I’ve never heard of.”
You treat Lee Myeong, who helped you become an official teacher at Annwood Academy, like a nobody.
Well, from Lucia’s perspective, it was a natural thing.
‘Because Lucia is a monster.’
Only monsters exist around monsters.
I feel sorry for Mr. Lein, but his skills are far from sufficient to be called a monster.
What Lucia knew was even stranger.
“Anyway, that’s strange.”
“Hehe, what part is strange?”
“The basics of swordsmanship are solid, but… … something is missing There is no such thing as ‘wow!’ It’s really strange… … .”
“… … ‘Jjong’?”
“No, is it ‘kuwawak’? Anyway, it’s really strange.”
“… … .”
Are you really the weird one? ‘Pop!’, ‘Kwawak!’ What on earth is that?
Did you encounter a problem with your [Interpretation] skills while flying in the sky?
‘The problem is caused by being beaten, so if you beat it, it might be fixed. ‘Aren’t all machines(?) like that?’
I’m not sure if the information window belongs to the machine category, but it’s probably similar.
It was a time when I was pounding the innocent [Interpretation] skill in the information window with my fist.
“Does this mean there is nothing definitive?”
It was Luna. Luna came to us, her whole body covered in sweat.
“Yes, that’s right. After all, swordsmanship was created to hurt someone, right? But it’s not there.”
“As expected, it was like that. I’ve felt that way for a long time too. like… … “Is it like a secret weapon created just for one’s own training?”
“It’s training… … Hey, show me. “Let’s take a good look at it.”
So I ended up performing the Fleur family’s secret show in front of Lucia and Luna.
Dance, blade, wings, darkness, firmament.
It was the time when all five special techniques were demonstrated.
“Hmm… … “Is it like this?”
Lucia revealed the secret secrets of the Fleur family.
Even as someone who is not familiar with swordsmanship, I could see that it was a perfect move.
It felt like it was more than just cool, it was beautiful.
Lucia completed five draws. She said as if she realized something.
“Isn’t it interesting? The muscles that are trained are different. Put it all together, it’s designed to train all the muscles in your body, right?”
“Muscle training?”
“Yes, and the central muscles are involved in all movements. First of all, it’s not a secret technique in swordsmanship. What can I say… … Should I call it the secret technique of training?”
The secret technique of training?
Something passed through my head.
‘Synergy skill.’
A skill that has additional effects when other skills exist.
A representative example is Alex’s [Hard Worker] skill, which helps the growth of other skills.
What if the skill called [Fleur Family Style] is of that type?
“Lucia! Please look at me this time. “Spar with me too!”
“Oh my gosh, you’re bothering this old man…” … Really things these days… … .”
Lucia grumbled and left my side.
chin-.
I stood up, relying on my sword.
Even though my feet are shaking, there is a possibility that I might discover a new hidden piece.
The deceased’s desire and desire took possession of my body.
I don’t know the answer, but what I have to do is decided.
Huh-!
Making an effort.
This is what can be recognized by Lucia.
Because it’s the only way.
* * *
Huh-!
My whole body is covered in sweat. It leaves a sweet smell in your mouth that makes you want to wash your mouth right away.
I don’t know how many hours have passed. I don’t know how many times I repeat this action.
No, I don’t even want to know in the first place.
Now it’s about finding out something hidden in the Fleur family’s secret.
Other than that, there was nothing else I wanted to know.
It was time to repeat the first movement again.
Grumble!
The sword slipped and left my hand.
‘shit.’
My concentration was broken. It was when I picked up the sword while grumbling.
[You have faithfully practiced the Fleur family’s swordsmanship. This is a lot of concentration.]
[Concordance rate 34.3%.]
[As compensation, your agility stat increases by 0.3.]
… … what.
Why is this going up?