264 – Preparation (4)
After making the apple smoothie, I gave up on detailed mana control.
Because the red magic energy was so strong, the apple exploded no matter how much I controlled it.
Even if I reduce it to the minimum, the apple is not peeled and only my handprint remains.
Rod says it would be much better to learn techniques to strengthen the body.
“But doesn’t lightning work?”
“You don’t mind getting hit, right?”
“Ah.”
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After thinking about it carefully, I don’t think there is any need to learn counterattacks.
If it doesn’t work out, you can just remove it with your body. We are already familiar with lightning, one of the deep-rooted technologies.
Of course, I couldn’t attack with my body every time, so it was decided to learn defense techniques from Rod.
“But I’m a little worried.”
“What is it?”
“Is your regenerative ability more effective, or is it more efficient to learn self-defense techniques?”
Still, there was one part that was a bit concerning. The efficiency issue that Rod mentioned.
Rod said that apart from my excellent regenerative ability, he doesn’t know how much magic power I consume.
Until now, I have rarely run out of magical energy. If I had to pick one, it would be the bloody battle between Porori and Hector.
Furthermore, since my body has changed and my magical power has increased, I don’t even know what it is like now.
“The technique I teach is self-defense. As you can see from the name, it is one of the Eastern techniques. Rather than directly strengthening the body, it is a form of defense by spreading a membrane around the body. It is similar to the magic shield. .”
“How hard is it?”
“It depends on the skill level. The more magic power you put in, the more the strength increases.”
Rod thought over and over again. Luna just needs to teach me and that’s it, but I’m worried about many things.
“Hmm… Ah! There was such a method.”
“What is it?”
“Wait a moment. I have somewhere to go.”
Rod said that and left. Thanks to this, only me and Luna were left.
Ellie is now inside and making herbal decoctions for the tired people. Thanks to this, her mood became more subtle.
“Where are you going?”
“Well.”
“Then what do we do?”
“Do you want to spar?”
“Later.”
I just decided to peel the nogari until Rod comes back. There is no need for anyone else to hear it now.
At first, I was wondering if I was studying well for the exam, what the topics would be on the exam, etc. Later, it moved on to a demonic invasion.
“When exactly do you think the devil will invade?”
“End of the year. Gaia Anniversary.”
Now that the time is approaching, we can brighten up the day. It’s not anyone else, it’s Luna.
When Luna heard those words, she blinked her eyes and then tilted her head. She looks a little uncomprehending.
“Invasion on the anniversary? Is that true?”
“As I expected. What’s the problem?”
“If that’s the case, wouldn’t attention be drawn to the demons? Just like in the old days when a hero defeated a demon god.”
I looked at Luna with her slightly surprised eyes. He too can think like this.
Just as she said, if the devil attacks the anniversary, especially Gaia’s anniversary, all eyes will be on the devil.
However, the period when the devil was active in earnest was hundreds of years ago. A story that now remains a legend.
It’s been a long time, but human civilization has advanced infinitely. This is the point.
“No. I don’t care about the devil.”
“What do you mean? The devil is invading?”
“Don’t come forward directly.”
The collapse of the Academy is not a ‘direct’ invasion by the devil. It’s kind of a behind-the-scenes operation.
For that purpose, a magic circle has been installed at the academy. The effect of the magic circle is to amplify magic effects and block communication.
If the devil uses magic during the attack, the magic will turn the academy into hell.
“Pay attention to people like you rather than the devil. That’s the problem.”
“To the same person? Are you saying we’re going to fight among ourselves?”
“Yes.”
Humankind has had a reputation as a fighting people since ancient times. They often fight on false days, using all sorts of reasons.
It is the same whether it is Earth or this world. In particular, Earth has suffered 100 million casualties from two recent wars.
Food, ideas, power, desire, etc. Humanity fights for various reasons. In a very selfish way.
“There are a lot of people at the academy. People come from all over the place. That’s what we’re aiming for.”
“Umm…”
Luna looks like she can’t quite believe it. After all, she is a commoner who is far from the political situation.
Even though he is the main character of the story, he still has many shortcomings. It would be hard to tell, especially since she is so observant.
This is a problem that I have to cover somehow. So that that snout doesn’t bring about destruction later.
‘Should I really trust him?’
I stared at Luna blankly. At that moment, Luna was also looking at me.
“··· ···”
“··· ···”
“······What are you thinking?”
“······What are you thinking?”
Not only did they open their mouths at the same time, they even said the same thing. Luna opened her eyes wide at that.
It looks like he was thinking of something, but I had a feeling that the subject would be me.
“Tell me about Luna first.”
“I just… Feel like I’ll have a lot of trouble if I’m with you?”
“Oh. I’m the same.”
“······What did I do?”
You really don’t know. Luna grumbled with a sullen expression.
If you think about it closely, Luna’s problem is her mouth, and my body is the problem. We all think in different ways.
‘What kind of terrible combination is this?’
Because I know the future, I have no choice but to have accidents. But not Luna.
She’s having accidents because she can’t control her mouth. It could be seen as a bit shameless.
But since we are all in the same boat, we can proceed while controlling each other well.
Perhaps.
“······I guess it’ll be okay.”
“Huh? What?”
“You didn’t say anything?”
I’m sure he said something. I looked at Luna with her eyes full of suspicion.
Luna didn’t really say anything, but Luna was ignoring her. Even if I question her for no reason, I don’t think anything will change.
“I don’t know if I can help you.”
“It’s enough for you. You’re a similar type to Sivar.”
“Strength and teaching are separate issues…”
“Just tell me. Just like you taught your student.”
Then I heard familiar voices in my ears. One is Rod, and the other is a woman’s voice.
When she turned her head, she saw the saintess, Rize, walking side by side with Rod, who caught her eye.
Looking at the similar type and all, it seems like I appointed Rize as my personal instructor.
If you think about it, it might be a good thing since I also have divine powers.
‘So you don’t know how to use divine power?’
No, I just received the donation but did not spend it. Maybe it’s just an ornamental thing for me.
Anyway, let’s get this over with, Rize greeted me wearing a nun’s uniform as always.
For a moment, her eyes were drawn to the fat on her chest that was comparable to Ellie’s, but she focused her attention on her face as much as possible.
“Hello, Brother Sivar. How have you been?”
“Huh. Rize?”
“I was doing well too. Although I was busy ‘educating’ Brother Erica.”
“··· ···”
Is education really the education I know? I thought no.
It’s probably similar to the etiquette that Rod gives me. What are you doing right now?
“Then, Mr. Rod, what can I teach Brother Sivar?”
“Shivar’s regenerative ability is so great that it’s difficult to be effective. Since you are similar to Shivar, I would like you to tell me which one is more efficient.”
“Ah. I think I know what you mean. But…”
Lize blurted out her words and turned her head to me. It feels like I’m looking beyond myself, not at myself.
Next, Rize touches his right shoulder. I don’t know if I exercised too hard yesterday, but it looks like I’m in pain.
“······How can I say a case like Brother Sivar…Is a difficult case to teach. Brother Sivar’s strength is aggression, but if you eliminate that aggression, it’s nothing.”
“Is there a way to use that aggression in the right way?”
“It’s an ambiguous part. There is a saying that says to have a cool head and a hot heart, but there are very few people who have made that come true. First of all, it can be divided into two types.”
Rize stretched out one of his fingers and continued.
“One is to completely control aggression. This is usually the general method. Because humans are not beasts. But Brother Sivar…”
“Are you saying that Sivar is a beast?”
Luna spoke up instead. I was moved to tears for a moment, but Rize nodded and I was left with nothing to say.
I felt a little depressed knowing that even Rize was treating me like an animal. I’d rather be treated like a devil.
“It doesn’t mean it’s a bad thing. It means that it has physical abilities and instincts that are close to those of an animal. Just add human reason here and that’s it.”
“······Jugaekjeondo?”
This is an idiom that came out without my knowledge. The term Jugaekjeondo is a truly appropriate training method.
Humans are animals that have risen to the top of the food chain due to their outstanding intelligence. What he lacked in physical ability, he made up for with intelligence.
Rise also smiled bitterly, as if she had nothing to say about the four-character idiom, “Jugaekjeondo.” It seems that I am also ambiguous.
“I’m sure you’ve felt it once before. When intense pain surged through your body, you moved according to your instincts. Do you remember?”
“··· ···”
Every time I remember it. I was on the verge of going crazy after being showered with divine power by Erica.
No matter how much it hurt, the pain was still vivid. I don’t want to feel that again.
“There is a clear difference between humans and animals in terms of pain. Animals run wild even when they feel great pain, but most humans fall down. It’s easy to think of a deer running around with its internal organs spilling out.”
“Then what should I do?”
“First of all, Sivar, you don’t need to learn any techniques. It’s more efficient to just use your body.”
“··· ···”
You’re telling me to turn around and fill it with my body. I knew it would be like this too.
When I was about to pout my lips, a statement that made me doubt my ears came out of Rize’s mouth.
“For now, the body itself is strong, so let’s move on and train to increase the regenerative power to the extreme. The body itself is close to that of the devil.”
“······Huh?”
“Then first…”
Lize smiled brightly and opened her hand blade to show me.
He literally spread his hand out and made it into a blade. But it seems to be sharper than most knives.
Just as I was hesitating backwards due to some unexplainable anxiety, Rize made a truly terrifying statement.
“Shall we start with the finger? If it happens to be disinfected rather than regenerated, I will attach it immediately.”
“······Nue?”
“By this time, you will be able to regenerate at least your fingers. I can guarantee that.”
“··· ···”
For some reason, there are no normal people around.
Chaos. Please stop that god too.
[Faith rises!]
b*tch.