Chapter 77: Sein Swordsmanship

Chapter 77: Sein Swordsmanship

1.

Ryu Sein abruptly closed her eyes, sat cross-legged on the bed, and had been that way for around an hour.

Although I was not sure what exactly was happening, the swirling magical energy within her indicated something quite serious. So, I instructed Serena to keep watch around her.

Why? Isnt that a thing?

In martial arts novels, you often saw fellow martial artists playing the role of Ho-beopa protective forcewhen someone was meditating or circulating internal energy.

Considering Ryu Seins current risky state, I had Serena act as her Ho-beop.

And Ciel and I cleaned the room.

We changed the sheets and ventilated the space, not wanting Ryu Sein to wake up and find her bed soaked with some unknown liquid.

While doing so, I occasionally checked on her. A sort of black, waste-like substance began to flow from Ryu Seins skin, and a decaying odor also started to emanate from her.nove(l)bi(n.)com

This symptom I had seen it before in martial arts novels.

Body Reformation!

When I explained it to Ciel, she nodded and said,

If what you say is true, thanks to the rich magical energy contained in the essence, it seems Ryu Seins abilities have advanced a level.

So, is this really Body Reformation?

Body Reformation is a concept that only appears in fictional martial arts novels, so it probably doesnt exist in reality. I think its highly likely that her special abilities manifested because she, like you, was aware of the martial arts novel.

I see.

For a moment, I thought Ryu Sein had attained a state only possible in martial arts novels. But considering it like Ciel did, it made more sense.

She looked like she was in her early twenties; I never expected her to be interested in martial arts novels, too.

Her father, Ryu Jinyong, ran a kendo dojo. Could he have been influenced by martial arts novels as well?

Well, since Ryu Seins treatment was over, there was no need to keep her father waiting.

He must be pacing around by now; it was time to bring him here.

Leaving Serena and Ciel in the room, I stepped outside.

2.

I had prevented people from waiting outside the door of the building used as temporary lodgings for our guests, claiming it would interfere with the treatment.

If an accidental sound leaked out, it could create problems.

Therefore, everyone was desperately waiting for my news in the first-floor lobby.

When I showed myself on the stairs leading down to the first floor, Ryu Jinyong rushed toward me, his complexion pale.

Se-Sein? How is she?

Seeing my smiling face, hope also spread across his features.

I nodded.

She has been successfully treated.

!

Ryu Jinyongs face brightened like a blooming flower.

Kim Doha, thank you so much! Thank you

He grabbed my hands, shaking them vigorously as he expressed his gratitude multiple times.

Now you can enter. Lets go see how Ryu Sein is doing.

Lets hurry.

As Ryu Jinyong hurriedly began to ascend the stairs, he suddenly looked back.

In the first-floor lobby, the Rankers who had helped us in the rift mission were sitting, along with a few other people.

I cant believe not just treating her condition but triggering such a drastic body reformation so easily.

Ryu Jinyong looked at me with wide eyes for a moment before bowing his head.

Between dealing with that terrible mermaid monster and this, you are truly a benefactor. I really thank you for what you did for my daughter. I will never forget this kindness.

Haha Thank you.

I didnt refuse when he talked about repaying the favor.

The swordsmanship group, being the force that held the 3rd ranking, was quite powerful.

Our D-Mart refuge didnt have as many skilled individuals compared to the size of our overall force.

It would be more beneficial to keep this favor as a debt; who knows when we might need help.

Not long after, Ryu Sein came out after showering.

She had taken off her dirty martial arts uniform and was now in casual training clothes.

She already knew from Ryu Jinyong that I had treated her Qi Deviation.

Sure enough, she also bowed her head slightly to express her gratitude to me.

Mr. Kim Doha, we are essentially strangers, but you have saved my life by providing me with a precious elixir. I will definitely repay this life-saving favor manifold.

Elixir?

Haha, then Ill also count on your favor sometime.

Count on me? Thats not right. Feel free to call on me anytime.

Ryu Sein clenched her fists with a bright expression.

Apparently, she seemed to mistake the serum I gave her for an elixir.

Well, considering it absorbed magical energy and awakened abilities upon intake, perhaps it really was an elixir.

And, this. Though its not much

Ryu Sein suddenly pulled out an old book from her bag and handed it to me.

It might look old, but it was designed that way from the beginning. Its not dirty either.

?

I briefly examined the book she handed me.

The material felt ancient and rough, the color having aged to a yellowish hue.

The book itself exuded an aura that made it feel like an ancient manuscript created centuries ago.

The title was

Sein Swordsmanship?

When I looked up, Ryu Sein answered with a smile.

Yes. My ability is to evolve Sein Swordsmanship as its founder. In addition, I can create a manual that enables even those without abilities to become capable. My father and the instructor at our dojo, Seo Inho, became capable that way.

Really?

Yes. I cant produce the manuals infinitely, though.

So reading this manual will allow even an incapable person to use Sein Swordsmanship?

Yes.

Ah! So the contribution points that came from the B-level rift reward are also a part of the dependent relationship!

Youve caught on. It seems a kind of dependency develops between me and those who become capable through this manual. I cant interfere or anything, but a portion of the contribution points they earn comes to me. Its thanks to this function that I could achieve the 3rd rank.

Ah

Listening to Ryu Seins explanation, I looked intently at the old manual.

A manual that turned an incapable person into a martial artist capable of using Sein Swordsmanship.

The first person who came to mind was Baek Jihun.