Chapter 36: Invisible Slash (Not Quite Invisible)

Chapter 36: Invisible Slash (Not Quite Invisible) Invisible Slash (Not Quite Invisible)

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In the half year I’ve spent with Master, how have I grown?

What has grown?

Physical strength? Magical power? Mental strength?

Yes, compared to six months ago, all of these have definitely grown.

Body movement? Magic control? Hunting methods? Martial arts?

These skills too.

I’ve grown incomparably more than I was half a year ago.

But, there’s something that must not be forgotten.

Without this, the growth of other powers wouldn’t have been possible, the foundation of my growth.

The foundational power.

That is, observational skills.

Master’s training always lacks explanations.

He just shows a technique and says, try imitating it. for new novels

That’s it!

Even sparring is the same.

Just imitate, imitate, imitate everything!

Naturally, my observational skills were honed.

As a result, I’ve come to understand the incredible detail of Master’s magic control more than before, and comparing myself to Master, I felt utterly insignificant, like an ant or even a microbe, overwhelmed by my own weakness, well, things like that happened...

No, no, now’s not the time for such thoughts.

Let’s put that aside.

In short, over the past six months, I learned the importance of keen observation, and my observational skills have been thoroughly sharpened, and that’s what I’m talking about.

And that’s exactly the key to overcoming this pinch.

Though, the fact that Master continues to dodge it on instinct might be even more terrifying.

What exactly is a “special ability” anyway?

<It’s not a very meaningful category. Generally, abilities whose principles and methods of acquisition are not well understood are lumped together as “special abilities.” Actually, Emi, your 【Magic Perception】 is also considered a “special ability” due to the very few who can master it.>

Eh? I was already using a “special ability”?

<Perhaps techniques like 【Silverfish】 and 【Mantis】 might also be considered “special abilities” by the public... But, that’s not important right now. The issue is, Emi, what you will do next.>

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<Even knowing the true nature of the cult leader’s attack, you can’t break the current situation of being captured, can you?>

Just knowing isn’t enough, right.

<Eh?>

Basically, Extra-sama.

When I try to move my body, old man number two tightens his grip.

So, the idea is, without moving much, to defeat this old man number two without him noticing, while still restrained.

<What? Eh?>

The example is right in front of us, isn’t it?

I concentrate again, observing the bald man’s way of fighting.

The bald man, like a conductor, sways his hands to control the 【Magic Slash Thread】, but I think that’s more of a habit.

Since the control of 【Magic Slash Thread】 is done through magic manipulation, technically speaking, body movement shouldn’t be that important.

Well, accompanying body movements might make it easier to visualize magic manipulation, that might be the effect.

Whether the bald man understands that, or is just doing it intuitively, I’m not sure.

Anyway.

【Magic Slash Thread】 is a magical manipulation technique that allows attacking the opponent without moving, with a high potential for surprise attacks.

<............So, Emi, you are...!>

The task given by Master has now become clear, Extra-sama.

That is... to learn 【Magic Slash Thread】!