217. Dalian with Awakened Skills
(Kali illustrations added in the previous part, I uploaded it first for those who haven’t seen it in the previous part!)
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After a series of accident-like moments, I was able to enter the training room again.
Even as we faced Kali, who had changed into training clothes, a very strange air flowed between us.
“… … sorry.”
While apologizing over and over again, I couldn’t meet her eyes.
“That… I know Cadet Han Chun-seong didn’t act like that on purpose. I’m really fine.”
Callie, who was speaking cautiously, did not look like that at all, contrary to what she said.
Even the red-stained face and the swaying eyes… .
And now that I know what she’s thinking by the way she expressed it to me just last week, I feel like my face is getting hot along with her.
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Just as she had feelings for me, I also… didn’t hate her.
Or rather, he was in a state of feeling that he could say that he liked her.
“… … .”
For a while, the atmosphere gradually calmed down with Carly’s voice asking about my condition.
As I explained in detail what had happened during the week she was gone, Carly was sometimes surprised, sometimes worried.
“…So it’s no exaggeration to say that my body is now in perfect condition.”
And when I finished saying I was okay, she gave a slight nod.
“Then, I can say that Cadet Han Chun-seong is truly fortunate, but in the case of Cadet Leonhardt, it must be really heartbreaking… .”
“…I think Leonhardt will be able to overcome it.”
While answering, I now had a clear belief in the guy.
The face of Leonhard, whom I saw a few days ago, was no longer depressing or embarrassed. On the contrary, I could feel the conviction that made me realize why I was the main character in that face that seemed to have settled my heart.
“That’s fortunate… Ah, so, Han Chun-seong cadet. Have you really perfected your skill?”
“Yes. You have perfected your skill.”
As I answered, I felt more confident in myself than ever before.
Swoop.
Gently keeping a distance from her and raising the spear, he expressed his strong will as it was.
The first formula of the Suranaseonchilsik that I can currently use.
ㅡSurana Dock.
As soon as the skill was deployed, along with the sense of loss that the power of the whole body was drained in a lump, the spirals containing colorful lights began to swirl intensely.
Chi Chi Chi!
The feast of spirals that even ruptured and rushed at me seemed just enchanting to me.
“You really have perfected your skills.”
And the more amazement Carly looked at the swirling spiral that followed my gaze, the more my satisfaction grew.
“It’s just a pity that I can’t keep up for a long time because my proficiency isn’t that high.”
Even as he spoke, he slowly felt the mana that was rapidly consuming.
‘About 30 minutes at most.’
The currently manifested Surana dock is manifested using the principle of circulation, so its efficiency was obviously extraordinary.
A skill that I use with at least three times the efficiency of my mana.
However, the destructive power was as great as that, and the mana consumption was also a great skill.
“You really turned a crisis into an opportunity… You could say it’s a good sign. Cadet Han Chun-seong, for the time being, you’d better focus on raising your skill proficiency.”
Seeing Carly carefully giving her advice, my faith rose.
“Yes. I will.”
While answering, honestly, my body was itching.
I didn’t know how many days I hadn’t practiced. And now I am in an environment where I can engage in training while expressing my skills like this.
Right in front of me was Kali, the most trusted being.
“Instructor Carly…If it’s not rude, may I ask you to practice sparring for a while?”
There is no lecture today due to school closure. And it’s not even the day I promised her.
… I just couldn’t stand it.
Sparring with her would be the stepping stone for my greatest growth… I wanted to sparring with her somehow.
“great. Cadets of Han Chun-seong.”
Seeing her smiling as she happily accepted, my heart started to get excited again.
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Chichichi!!
A rupture sound that made it hard to believe that a spear and a sword collided struck the space sharply.
The confrontation between the two people unfolding now was on a completely different level from the past couplets.
Shu Shu Shuk!!
The speed of the spear fired while operating the Surana dock was precise and sharp, and even Kali, who encountered it, could not help but open her own power.
Woooo!!
The characteristics of the vibrations that linger around the sword body.
Even as she matched the spear with the spiral, Kali was more surprised in her heart.
‘This is the power of a cadet who has just awakened a skill.’
Chi Chi Chi!
When the blade was severely struck, the space was distorted, a strange rupture occurred, and even the flames were twisted.
I recognize that it is the power of the characteristic that I manifested. Even so, the spirals surrounding the blade never disappeared. Spirals tinged with colorful light, like swaying flames, rage again as if they would go out, hugging the blades to show off their robustness.
And even the appearance of the Han Chun-seong cadets rushing in with their spear blades straightened was quite heterogeneous.
‘It looks like they’ve already gotten a clue to unity.’
It is often referred to as a state of unity where one can assimilate with one’s armament and completely deal with one’s limbs.
It can be said that it is when you feel the illusion that the opponent’s whole body is identified with the armament he is holding. Surprisingly, the cadet Han Chun-seong showed signs of unity.
While using powerful energy as a skill, the movement of the spear and body moved almost in unison.
Chichichik ㅡㅡㅡ!!
The spiral wrapped around the spear blade even wraps the body, accelerating as much as possible and launching a threatening attack.
Chaechaechaechaeng!!
Numerous ruptures that resonated in an instant resonated intensely, and he had no choice but to be careful about moving his sword while concentrating on sparring.
“… … !”
The feast of spirals embroidering the space splendidly made my eyes narrow.
‘It’s pretty that the spiral covers even the trajectory of the spear blade… .’
It feels menacing.
Unless you sensed where the spear blade was aiming, it was difficult to even notice the direction the tip of the spear pointed with your eyes.
Woooo!
I made up my mind to gradually increase the intensity of the vibrations in the sword body to erase the menacingly rushing spiral power as if cutting it off.
Chi Chi Chi Chi!!
In the next encounter, an even more intense rupture burst the spiral completely. And at the same time, when the original body was revealed, the spear blade was slammed down with force.
Quaang!!
Looking at the window shovel that was strongly slammed into the ground of the training ground, I slowly erased the vibrations in the sword body.
“…This.”
When the pairing ended with a single sum, a faint smile leaked out as he looked up at Cadet Han Chun-seong blankly.
“It was to test the strength of the spiral emitted by Cadet Han Chun-seong. Don’t look so depressed.”
“Ah, yes… I see.”
Seeing him awkwardly picking himself up, he spoke calmly while retrieving the sword that had crushed the spear.
“First of all, I’ll give you my impressions of Cadet Han Chun-seong’s skills. It can be said that it is a very durable skill. Of course, the destructive power of penetrating a single point can be said to be at a great level, and I think it is also a great strength to try to weaken the power of the encounter with the spiral rushing right before the encounter.”
I was just surprised by the evaluation of the skill.
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Just looking at the skills alone, even compared to the relatively high-grade attributes, the Cadet’s skills were not inferior at all.
A skill that reached the highest level in terms of destructive power and various uses.
“…My skill is a skill with strong durability.”
“That’s right, the greatest strength I’ve seen seems to be persistence, but if you encounter a power that goes beyond the limit like a moment ago, the spiral will burst and you will get futile results.”
The weakness of the skill I looked at was surprisingly quite simple.
ㅡStrong, weak, weak.
Of course, how many skills could there be that could respond to a stronger force, but considering the infinite holding power that forms a spiral, that point stood out even more.
If the flow is not completely cut off, the endlessly circulating spiral soon regains its power.
It was a power that would feel much more threatening and overwhelming if there was not a certain level of difference.
‘And if you look at the skill alone, it’s a skill that deserves to be placed at the top.’
However, it could be said that it was a growth-type skill that required the level of Cadet Han Chun-seong to rise further.
“thank you. It seems that the understanding of the characteristics is definitely going up.”
“It makes me feel good when you say that, and I hope Cadet Han Chun-seong doesn’t believe in my words too much and think one way or the other. It’s a type of skill I’ve never seen before, so I can’t be completely sure.”
“Then I will leave the possibility open.”
My heart was filled with pride when I saw him answer with a bright smile.
Cadet Han Chun-seong’s remarkable growth and development made me feel the joy as if it were my own work.
And his gaze went to that lively face with an infinite desire for improvement, as if bewitched.
‘What can I say… .’
The more I look at Cadet Han Chun-seong, the more I feel it, but there were times when the person itself seemed to shine.
I always try to move forward without losing my will.
And always proves its own strength.
Even though he suffered a series of accidents like this, he showed a stronger will and even a base to turn a crisis into an opportunity.
“So, did you say the skill name is Suranaseonchilsik?”
“Yes. That’s right.”
Seeing him answer with his eyes shining, I was a little worried.
When talking about skills, we often use the expression “ten in ten colors.” As much as that, the skill’s ability and destructive power were all different depending on the individual.
Even so, you can compare the origin of the skill with the name of the skill, or the skill and power that have similarities, but the Cadet Han Cadet was a skill that did not even have that similarity.
‘Because, as far as I know, there is no one who has awakened a skill with spearmanship.’
The Han Chun-seong cadet in front of me is unprecedented, and it will probably be almost impossible to find similar skills in the future.
That was pretty unfortunate to me.
“Sorry, but there are no other skills that come to mind. Still, I can say this much. The skill Surana Line Seven that Cadet Han Chun-seong acquired is unique, but it has greater potential than other skills.”
“I am just grateful that the instructor said so…”
Seeing her soft smile made me laugh too.
“No, because I want to do more.”
Saying that… I carefully stored the sword in the scabbard.
The battle ended with this.
Compared to the past, it was forced to do so even though the sparring lasted less than an hour.
The figure of Han Cheonseong cadet in front of me was already at my limit.
“Sigh… .”
His breathing was very rough as he retrieved the spear stuck in the ground. To the point where you can see the sweat dripping from her face and even her exposed collarbone… .
“Don’t practice any more today.”
“…All right.”
With that answer filled with regret, I quietly approached him.
Much of the hesitation had now disappeared. I won’t worry and think alone like before,
Seruk.
As I picked up a nearby towel… I inadvertently swallowed.
“…… Cadet Han Chun-seong. Stay as it is for a moment.”
As I spoke, my heart trembled a little.
“Ah… yes.”
Then, looking blankly at me and nodding, he raised his hand without hesitation.