Chapter 73 – 073 Preparing for Group Assessment (5)
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When I think of the sparring with Minji, it was definitely different.
Unlike before, the perfection of swordsmanship was seen, and confidence was overflowing.
‘Yes, the fate grade S is S, right?’
I didn’t think I was going to lose, but maybe it’s because there are a lot of people around me, so I feel a bit pressured.
I’ve already died hundreds of times, so I’m not too nervous about fighting strong people.
However, it was the first time that so many people were giving me such a favorable gaze, so I kept getting nervous.
When I was in last place, I was a little bit offended by the reaction of the guys who weren’t interested, but to be honest, it doesn’t feel bad.
For now, focus on fighting first.
‘Is your center of gravity on your back left foot? I’m not going to step back…’
[ Danger detected. ]
The moment I thought my center of gravity was behind me, I quickly moved my entire body forward.
Almost like a surprise attack, Kang Joo-won’s attack came in aiming for an opening.
[ The movement is corrected by the Elenen Empire swordsmanship. ]
It seems that he focused on speed in order to take advantage of his ability.
Kang Joo-won looked a little surprised, probably not knowing how to stop it.
By the way, the defense was successful, but it was quite a shock.
Of course, the faster the speed, the stronger the power, but this feels a little different.
I thought I had a similar reaction, but my movements were a bit slow.
What that means is simple.
‘The physical ability is so different?’
Kang Joo-won continued to take advantage of the attack by moving faster than me.
[ The movement is corrected by the Elenen Empire swordsmanship. ]
I had the upper hand in combat sense and swordsmanship, so it wasn’t difficult to defend.
However, I remember that Kang Joo-won’s physical ability, which he confirmed in his sparring with Min-ji, was not this good.
What happened during the vacation to make you this strong?
Whether there was a difference in agility stat, I felt like I was being pushed back in speed.
[ The movement is corrected by the Elenen Empire swordsmanship. ]
As if he didn’t like the constant blocking of his attacks, he started to increase his attack speed.
As the speed was pushed back, the opportunity to attack seldom came.
‘Why did he suddenly become so strong?’
I didn’t know that pure physical abilities that weren’t strengthened by magical powers would make such a difference.
[ The movement is corrected by the Elenen Empire swordsmanship. ]
It wasn’t like this a month ago, is this the difference in fate level?
Joo-Won Kang’s attack passing over her head. I counterattacked without panic.
“Keugh!”
Unfortunately, my attack lightly grazed his shoulder.
Compared to the speed, the skill was lacking. But can physical abilities make such a difference?
‘Is it because I’m F and this bastard is S?’
Kang Joo-won also swung her sword faster, probably realizing that she lacked her skills.
Tak, tak, only the sound of wooden swords clashing filled the classroom.
She is not a sponge, her increasingly sophisticated movements, and in the middle of her confrontation, she begins to complement her own movements.
Is that really a talent?
Some grow up by dying dozens or hundreds of times, but I felt like I became strong too easily.
Well, in the first place, my fate grade was F and that bastard was S grade.
It is an unequal position from the beginning.
You could say he started with almost everything.
[ The movement is corrected by the Elenen Empire swordsmanship. ]
If this guy, not me, had awakened the Deus Ex Machina system, he would have grown stronger at a terrifying rate.
Wouldn’t it be easier for that bastard to awaken than me to prevent destruction?
[ It’s not like that. Siwoo. ]
Makina spoke to me as if she had read my thoughts.
[I think that only Kim Si-woo can make the results so far. So like that—— ]
‘I just did it. Thank you, Makina.’
[ … Yes ]
I wanted to show that the fate grade was wrong. Yeah, I just want to win overwhelmingly against this bastard.
I wonder how he will react if he loses overwhelmingly.
‘Wait. Joo Won.’
I loaded my save file.
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The save load skill is good, but there are few slots, so there were times when I had to go back a long time ago.
Slots with room to spare are being changed to the latest date, but it was still difficult to fit in exactly the desired spot.
Unless there is a major incident, repeating a day is boring. So I hit the fate point and hit it.
[Remaining points: 100p]
[Save Load: LV5
If you specify a save point, you can freely load into that point.
In case of death, the last saved point is loaded.
– Currently available save points: 5
– You can save freely.
Temporary storage
– Automatically saved every hour.
– If the last point is over 7 days old, it will be deleted in order of oldest.
– When loading a temporary point, the temporarily saved save point is deleted. ]
Slots increased to 5 with LV5 and a newly added temporary storage function.
Now, with the temporary storage function, it is easier to recall the desired point if it is not a week ago.
It was a pity that the temporarily saved save point was deleted, but since the slots were increased, it was no problem to save it separately.
[ Load the save point. ]
I loaded it to a pre-specified point point.
[ Pain tolerance reduces pain. ]
[ Resists fainting with Pain Resistance! ]
I feel like my head is ringing. I barely got up while brushing my hair.
‘Ah… That’s a goal…’
[ The proficiency of the danger detection ability has been confirmed. ]
[ Danger Detection LV. 3 is created. ]
[The understanding of swordsmanship increases. ]
[ The mastery of the fallen empire swordsmanship increases. ]
[Swordsmanship of a ruined empire by proficiency: LV3 – 〉 Swordsmanship of a ruined empire: It has risen to LV4. ]
Checking the notification window that made my head ring, I walked towards the old man.
Maybe it’s because the skill book is gone, but it seems to be displayed as a fallen empire swordsmanship.
In front of my eyes was an old man looking at me with an admiring expression. It is Choi Tae-soo, an S-rank hunter.
The ferocity of a typhoon subsided, and Choi Tae-soo, who had limited his strength, spoke with a chuckle.
“I’m in exactly the same condition as you, so feel free to attack me.”
Currently, Choi Tae-soo has similar physical abilities to me while limiting his strength to some extent.
Literally, only the level of swordsmanship was in a high state, so it could be said to be the best sparring opponent.
‘I’ll take everything from the old man’s elixir to skill books and swordsmanship.’
Because it was the second time, there was no rush and there was plenty of room.
[ The movement is corrected by the fallen empire swordsmanship. ]
[ The movement is corrected by the fallen empire swordsmanship. ]
Concentrating on Choi Tae-soo’s movements, he continued sparring.
I simply ignored my survival instinct and ability to detect danger and focused on Choi Tae-soo’s movements as much as possible.
‘The higher the level, the less proficiency.’
I suppressed my previous instinctive movements and tried to imitate Choi Tae-soo as much as possible.
It was definitely an unfamiliar battle method, so unlike before, it allowed a lot of effective hits.
[ Pain tolerance reduces pain. ]
“Heh heh, I like the speculation, but you’re too hasty.”
Don’t be in a hurry There are still many opportunities.
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[ Load the save point. ]
‘His footsteps are a bit different from mine.’
I thought it was simply a movement to adjust the distance, but I noticed something strangely different.
Even if I’m not used to it, I tried to follow the movements as much as possible.
[ Danger detected. ]
[ Pain tolerance reduces pain. ]
“Clumsy movements only create gaps.”
I know, but you’ll get used to it if you repeat it over and over again.
‘I think I just need a little more.’
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[ Load the save point. ]
‘Fun.’
I don’t remember how many times I repeated it, but the more I repeat it, the more I repeat it, the more my movements change, so I can’t stop smiling.
‘The expression of inspiration is also getting darker.’
[This is the 102nd. ]
[ The swordsmanship of the destroyed empire by mastery: LV4 – 〉 The swordsmanship of the destroyed empire: It has risen to LV5. ]
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[ Load the save point. ]
Swordsmanship wasn’t all about simply swinging a sword.
I was able to gain enlightenment by following the movements of Choi Tae-soo.
I could see how important the lower body is in swordsmanship.
Foot movement is also important when throwing straight punches in boxing.
As it moves forward, it can put its weight on its fists, rotate its hind legs and increase its power through centrifugal force.
Swordsmanship was the same.
It wasn’t the end of simply keeping the distance, but it was possible to change the power according to the step.
But even if you know it, it’s hard to apply it in actual combat.
It was not usually difficult to move in line with the movements of the other person.
In order to react quickly, you have to be able to do it unconsciously.
It takes a lot of training to do that, and I’m repeating the regression.
Now my feet move naturally without being conscious of it.
‘Thank you, the old man.’
[Swordsmanship of a ruined empire by proficiency: LV5 – 〉 Swordsmanship of a ruined empire: Increased to LV6. ]
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[ Load the save point. ]
There was no further increase in proficiency.
It seems that this is the limit to the proficiency that can be accumulated through simple imitation.
In addition, Choi Tae-soo didn’t even master the swordsmanship of the Ellenen Empire, so it seemed meaningless now.
Starting from level 4 and raising it to 6, a satisfied smile was naturally built.
I raised my mana with the thought of eating a clean meal.
“Five minutes have passed. Ahaha.”
It seemed like 5 seconds were left, but plum blossom petals bloomed in the air.
‘Your old man is shameless.’
When she lost consciousness and woke up, Choi Tae-soo was standing in the hospital room.
Unlike before, she quietly asked if he had any intention of becoming a disciple, so he moderately declined.
In the end, I gave up, handed over the elixir and skill book, and left.
‘I asked just in case…’
It seems that the other cadets also took care of the elixir. Still, he said that the one he gave me had the best effect.
‘I thought Kang Joo-won would have received it too. I felt inferior for no reason…’
So it was only natural that the stats were so different.
‘Do you like eating this now?’
[ Yes. Since the stat does not increase at a fixed rate, the later you eat it, the less effective it is. ]
‘Okay’
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Name: Siwoo Kim
Strength: 46
Stamina: 40 + (10)
Agility: 47
Stamina: 53
Magic attribute: 55 + (10)
Endurance: 48
[Skill Window]
Remaining Points: 100p
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Certainly, the words of inspiration were not false, and the stat rise occurred enormously.
‘Wait Joo Won. I’ll show you what a crushing defeat is.’
