Chapter 30 - Spartan Training 3_3

In the blink of an eye, seven days passed.

Today is the last day I dueled Vier. My shattered body screams gratitude for this.

The hell-like training is finally coming to an end.

But... I have to get through this vicious fight before I get out of this hell.

Tack! Tack! Thwack! Tack! Tack! Thwack!

Wooden spears and wooden swords hit each other so fast and powerfully. At least, that's what I see from my point of view.

My wooden spear swung with the intent to injure a young man. However, the young man defends himself well or maybe very well using a wooden sword.

I can't penetrate the young man's defense.

That's right, same as before, I fight against Vier. And this fight is more brutal and more intensive than all the fights we did before. At least, that's what I see from my point of view.

Vier swung his wooden sword strongly and quickly. Now and then, I can even see three wooden swords when he attacks me. That terrifying attack cut my body off many times. I can't fend it off or dodge it.

I can say that I've grown. I'm used to fighting. I can use my weapons well. Move my body more smoothly. But unfortunately... That change didn't have any meaning in front of Vier's absolute power.

Tack! Tack! Thwack! Tack! Tack! Thwack!

Even so, my wooden spear never stops swinging. I continue to attack, attack, and attack until my goal is achieved. I had to land a hit to Vier's body before this last training was ended.

With a goal as a source of motivation, I never stopped moving.

Hands, feet, abdomen, chest, neck, and head. I'm after Vier's whole body. I'm not focused on one part of her body because if I do, I'll give Vier an easy time to defend himself.

I use all my energy to accelerate and amplify the power of my attacks.

A quick thrust to the abdomen.

Thwack!

The attack was repelled with a light swing.

Three swings to cut the wrist.

Thwack! Thwack! Thwack!

In seconds, the path of my wooden spear swings was deflected with three beautiful sword movements.

And yes, things like that keep repeating, over and over again. Never managed to hit him makes me feel so frustrated.

I also get angry at being aware of the lack of ability when I have to do simple things.

But, when I take a deep breath and calm down, I can tell what mistakes I do. Next, I just need to learn from those mistakes to do better. That way, I will improve, get better, and stronger.

[Acquired a skill! Spear Mastery - 1]

Oh! I got a Skill! and... The flow of knowledge of how to fighting using a spear filled my mind. I also got some knowledge of a few Arte.

The magic that happened in this short time made me smile.

"Let's try that move," I whispered to myself.

"Huh?"

And likely, Vier heard what I said. His face put on an expression of confusion.

"A gift for you, Vier. [Red Piercing]"

The dim red light envelops the wooden spear I'm using. The thrust I gave Vier became faster and stronger.

Vier opened his eyes wide enough when he saw the Arte I was using. He might be surprised, why suddenly I could use Arte? This will be my chance to land a hit on Vier's body.

Thwack!

My attack was repelled by Vier's wooden sword. That leaves his defense a little cracked.

I'm not going to waste this rare chance

"[Fast Swing]"

The next attack I launched was three series of fast swings. Right foot, left hand with sword, and neck. That's the part of Vier's body that I'm after.

Thwack! Thwack! Thwack!

I couldn't hit Vier but I managed to widen the crack he showed. Then, I saw a point with a very thin defense.

Without hesitation, I attacked that point with the strongest Arte I can use right now.

"[Impale]!"

The red light on my spear is getting brighter. My attacks became much stronger and faster. Nothing stood in the way of my attack. And that makes me sure I'm going to make it to my goal.

However, the reality is indeed bitter.

Vier uses his hand trick. He moved his arm so fast that he could intercept my attack with his wooden sword.

In retaliation for what he did, I'm powering up my attacks. The result is...

Thwack! Cheers!

My wooden spear broke Vier's wooden sword. Nothing else can stop my attack. I was finally able to land a hit in Vier's stomach with my spear. My goal will finally be achieved!

Grab!

What the...

"Hey! That's not fair! This attack should hit you!" I protested.

Vier, the young man, caught my wooden spear with his bare hands shortly before it hit his stomach.

"I'm sorry about this, miss. I just did it spontaneously."

"Cheater!"

"Hahaha..." Vier tries to sweep his mistakes with dry laughter. "Nice work, Eclaite. The training we did for six days finally produced satisfactory results."

This young man. Does pretending it never happened makes him think I'm going to forget the injustice he did? Never will I forget it. That's why...

"I want a gift for the hard work I do!" I demanded.

Vier makes an awkward smile and he scratches his right cheek with his index finger. "Okay, what do you want?"

"There are many things I want. But, if I told you and you granted my request, it wouldn't be called a gift. One thing that is unexpected and makes someone happy. That's the definition of a gift. Therefore, please choose the gift yourself."

Vier nodded. He gave up without a fight. "All right. Wait for the gift I'm going to give you."

I froze and blinking for a while. "... I'll look forward to it," I replied a little late. I didn't think he agreed to give me a gift.

...

...

Okay, okay? Why do we become silent? Isn't there anything you want to say? Don't make an expression of thinking! Say something!

Didn't you know that Ellis who just came and stood behind you looked at us with an expression full of question marks?

None? You don't want to say anything?

This situation is becoming more awkward because you don't want to say anything. And look! As soon as our eyes meet, Ellis, who is standing behind you becomes misbehaving and awkward too. And somehow, that beautiful woman turned pale.

And now... I become increasingly uncomfortable because I saw Kimi, Cabal, Lubov, Elizaveta, and Hatori fell silent as soon as they walked into this room when they see us.

Not knowing this situation, do you want to stay silent?

Okay, Fine!!, I'll say something first!

"Vier," I began.

"Yes!?"

"Thank you for guiding me over the last few days. I will repay this kindness as soon as possible."

"No problem and you don't have to repay me. I'm serious, don't! Got it."

"Bu-"

"Got it!"

"...okay"

"Good. And, there's one important thing I want to tell you, Eclaite."

Okay, I'm curious about what you want to say. and... I'm also curious, why does everyone hold their breath while looking at us with a serious and curious stare?

I don't understand what happened to them at all. Therefore, I tilted my head a little.

"I'm listening."

"Starting tomorrow I will take part in a Foltian Great Dungeon expedition. We will try to open the gate to the floor that has never been explored before. I don't know when I'll be back and I don't know if I can come back. Therefore, there is one thing I want to tell you."

I know you want to say something to me. You don't have to say it anymore. Just say it! You made my patience thin.

And all of you who are standing there! Don't just stay silent and say something. Why are you guys staying there for?

"I..."

Oh! Sorry Vier, I almost forgot you wanted to say something because of them. "Yes, what is that? You don't have to hold it, Vier. You can tell me everything."

"I... I hope you become a strong adventurer. I also want to see you again when I get back. Miss Eclaite… I… I…." Vier takes a deep breath before he says, "I want you to do not act rashly and continue to survive, okay."

I made a strong nod. "Of course, I will follow your wish as best I can."

"Good- Arg~" Vier screamed after a boot hit his head.

The young man and I turned to the place where the shoes coming from. There, I saw Lubov made a pose after throwing an object. And judging by one shoe that was absent from one of her legs, I'm sure, Lubov was the culprit who attacked Vier.

"What are you doing Lubov!?" roared Vier.

"Sorry Vier, I slipped," replied Lubov indifferently.

As Lubov gave her answer, Kimi ran towards me. "Big sis!" she shouted energetically.

"Why are all of you here? And Miss Ellis what happened? Are you okay?"

Vier approaches a pale-faced Ellis. While Kimi just got right up to hug me.

"Big sis, are you okay?"

"Yes."

Kimi nodded and buried her face in my chest. And then, I turned to see Vier who is trying to wake Ellis up. From a glance, I saw Lubov walking to her boots that lying on the floor.

"I'm fine... Guildmaster... Call you Mr. Vier."

"Are you sure, you're fine?"

"Yes, I do. Please see Guildmaster as soon as possible."

"Okay," replied Vier who then turned to look at me. "See you later Miss Eclaite," he said, then went with Cabal and others.

It didn't take a long time for us - me and Kimi - alone in the training room. I told my sister that I wanted to rest. And to spend time waiting for me to recover, my sister began to practice swinging her sword. Whereas I took advantage of this opportunity to see my statistics.

"[Stat Open]"

『General Information』

[Name : Eclaite | Gender : Female | Age : 19]

[Race : Beaskin - One Tail Fox | Level : 3/10]

[Job : Slave, F-Rank Adventurer, Courtesan]

『Basic Statistics』

[HP : 28/28 | MP : 41/41 | SP : 4/34]

[STR : 17 | AGI : 15 | Luck : 3]

[END : 18 | DEX : 9 | ]

『Skill』

[Heart of Monster][Natural Mana Circulation]

[Divine Beast Blood][Upgrade Hearing]

[Upgrade Smelling][Poison Resistance - 3]

[Pain Resistance - 4][Paralyze Resistance -2]

[SP Regeneration Up - 1]✦ New[Spear Mastery - 1]

[Courtesan - 5][Cooking - 3][Dance - 2]

[Charm - 3]

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[Spear Mastery]〔Passive〕

[+ Gives access to World Memory to gain knowledge about various types of standard versions of Spears Arte.

+ Increase the damage of attacks when using spears by 10%.

+ Each time this Skill rises one Level, the damage using the spear will increase by 10%, new knowledge of various types of Spears Arte will be unlocked.]

I've become stronger.