Chapter 11: Combat Training
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Amanda was amazed at how strong I had become after working at the Liebling farm for two weeks and returning to the inn.
When I was in Japan, I was an indoor geek, but now I've been working under the sun, so it's only natural that I've gotten stronger.
Also, when I heal my sore muscles with self-healing, I seem to go into a state of so-called super recovery, and I've built up enough muscle to know that I'm getting better.
My roots are so simple that it makes me want to swing a sword or something.
The following week after working at the farm, I went out to the guild first thing in the morning again, and as I expected, there was a crowd of people in front of the board.
While thinking about what job I'm going to do next, I want to say thank you for teaching me how to work at the Liebling farm, so I look for Muel-san.
Then, just like two weeks ago, I see Mr. Muel and Gillik standing by the wall.
'Good morning, Mr. Muel,'
What, oh, you're the one who...?
'Yes, I'm Kent, who taught me how to work at Liebling Farm, and thanks to you, I've found a good job.
Well, you've grown a lot stronger in two weeks.
'Yes, it was pretty hard because I hadn't done any physical work before, but it was fun.
Huh? You've gotten tougher, but you're still a little short.
Gilik, don't be so mean to me.
Yes, yes, don't be nasty, doggy.
However, although Muel-san covered for me, the fact is that I'm still poor, so I want to train at least a little more.
''Um, did the two of you learn how to fight or something like that from somewhere?
'Eh, it's a guild, didn't they teach you that there's a class?'
''Yes, I've never heard of the Guild taking a combat course.
'It's the first of the week, there should be a beginner's course today, why don't you ask the receptionist?'
'Well, thank you very much, I'll have to ask him.
I thought it might be free if it was a training course available in the guild, so I asked the woman at the reception desk without thinking twice.
Oh, excuse me, I heard that you can take a training course on how to fight here.
Yes, I can take it, but what is your rank?
Yes, I just got an "F" in my registration.
'Oh, well then, I'd prefer the beginner's course that starts in a little while, can I take it?'
Excuse me. What will it cost me?
''No need, it's a course to raise the bar for adventurers in the guild, so you can take it for free.
Oh, okay, I'll take the class then.
Well then, please fill out this piece of paper.
Name, age, rank, and magical attributes. I filled out my guild card registration number and other information to register for the course.
I was told that the first lesson was going to be a classroom session and told to go to the conference room on the second floor.
''Kent-sama, if it's battle training, we'll be the ones to.......''
''No, no, no, no, my body won't be able to hold up if I train with Reinhardt, that's why I'm taking the guild's course.''
Training with a vicious skeleton that doesn't know how to take care of itself is too scary to do.
Even for me, I don't think I'm capable of healing the body that's blown up, you know.
Going up the stairs and looking into a room with a plate labeled as a conference room, there are about forty chairs lined up against a blackboard hanging on the wall.
The atmosphere is more like a classroom than a conference room, and there are already about four boys sitting in it.
They are about the same age as I am, and they are all a little nervous.
Three of the four boys seem to know each other and are sitting frozen in place, whispering and talking about something.
The other one is a handsome guy with a well-defined face, and he's sitting alone in a pew.
If it were Japan, it would be the rear-enders, the mobs and the bocce.
When I sat down in front of the entrance of the bocce position, I was talked to by a guy who came up to me unexpectedly.
"Hey, are you F-rated too?
'What? Oh ... yeah, yeah, but you too?
'Yeah, I'm F-rated too, I'm Manon, what about you?'
Oh, Kent.
Nice to meet you, Kent.
Oh, nice to meet you...
Manon's hair is so light blue and smooth that it hides his ears, and his aura of handsome manliness is in full bloom, his eyes are dazzling.
The hand that we shook hands with was long and slender, and he looks more like a pianist than an adventurer.
I'm kind of ashamed of my hands, which have been overworked and lumpy from being overworked on the Liebling plantation.
As I'm exchanging greetings with Manon, I hear heavy footsteps coming from the hallway and a burly old man walks in the door.
At first glance, I think he's a bad guy, I just hope he's not a bad person.
Maybe it's an affectionate smile, but he's such a powerful instructor that I almost chickened out when he just loosened his mouth into a grin.
'First, I'm going to tell you guys something, and it's important, so don't ever forget it.
Donovan gave me a jittery glare, and the five of us involuntarily straightened up and changed our posture.
'Don't think you're getting stronger when you get a weapon, a weapon only becomes powerful when you can use it. Well, for example, let's say you have a single sword here. It's a sharp sword that can cut down a large tree with just a light swing, but it's a terribly heavy sword, and if you're not a big man, you can barely hold it. If you got that sword, how can you say that you guys are stronger now?
We all shook our heads in response to Mr. Donovan's question.
You have to remember, you have to get a weapon that you can use, and when you get it, you have to train to use it. It's a good idea to get a weapon that you can master, and then train yourself to use it. Only then will you become strong, do you understand?
The five of us couldn't do anything but nod like dolls.
Donovan-san, he said, seriously, you're too powerful.
But you heard the good news, weapons don't become stronger just by acquiring them, in that sense, I need to train more magic.
It takes about thirty seconds to activate an attack with light attribute magic, and it's useless in real life if you can't hit an opponent that's standing still.
Donovan-san taught me the characteristics of various weapons.
Starting with knives, daggers, swords, long swords, great swords, spears, cleave swords, bows and arrows, battle axes, halberds, etc.
He also gave us a brief lecture on how to fight with each weapon.
Then he also taught me about the different types of shields and the different types of armor.
His face is really scary, but his explanations are very polite and easy to understand, and most importantly, he makes you think 'this guy has experience in using it', so it's very convincing.
Yes, I want the bad teachers in Japan to learn from him.
After the lecture on weapons and armor, a lecture on demons was given.
In addition to the demon forest created by the outbreak of Trent, there is a normal forest near Volzard.
The types of demons, their characteristics, dangers, weaknesses, which ones can be sold as materials, etc., this is also a lecture based on the experience of defeating them, so it's different in its persuasiveness.
However, there are monsters in this class that we would kill in the blink of an eye, lurking right under our feet.
After the morning lecture was over, it was time for lunch, and we were overwhelmed by Donovan's power, and we felt a strange sense of solidarity, so the five of us decided to have lunch together.
The trio of Ridnell, Marle and Tariq are childhood friends from Volzard, I'm told.
In this world, they go to school when they are ten years old by count, and when they are fifteen years old by count, they register with the guild and start working.
Manon is also fifteen years old by my count, and he just started working this year, and they all want to be adventurers.
To us, adventurers are supposed to fight monsters with swords and magic, but to us adventurers are the ones who go into forests and dungeons to get materials, which to us is similar to being a fisherman.
It's risky, but a job with little money and a chance to get rich is a dream come true.
However, since they are all from Volzard, they know the harsh reality and that's why they take the guild training course.
''Everyone is so steady...''
Of course, no matter how much money the adventurers make, it's all over when they die.
It's a good idea to make sure that you have the right kind of information to help you make the most of your time.
It's best if Marle, who has the ability to maneuver, is the vanguard, I'm the middle guard, and Tarik, who is more relaxed, is the rear guard and provides backup, but it's still a long way to go.......
I've heard that there are two types of children who finish school: those who want to become adventurers, and those who want to become adventurers after accumulating some money.
Ridnell and his friends are following the latter pattern, working and saving up money to become adventurers.
They haven't even gotten their hands on the weapons they'll be using yet, and they don't know how to fight, so they haven't taken the first step as adventurers yet.
The afternoon's practical training will be held at the training ground behind the guild.
It is said that anyone who is registered with the guild can freely use this place, and that acquaintances match up with each other to improve their skills.
Even now, there are several adventurers who are using the wooden sword to strike each other, and it's like, wow, that's fast.
Well, there are skeletons around that can't even follow the movements of their bodies.
''Okay, we're gathered, we're going to start the practical skills training now, but first you'll have to choose from the weapons that suit you. Here's a blade-pulled weapon, the weight is the same as the real thing, so choose which one suits you best.
There are a few knives, a few swords of different lengths and shapes, a spear, a naginata, a short bow, a long bow, and a shield of different sizes.
Tariq is interested in the spear, but everyone else is gathered at the sword place.
Since the sword place is crowded, I thought about looking at the knives, but for some reason I was intrigued by the shields, so I picked up the smallest shield.
''Wow, it's pretty heavy...''
Oh, you picked it out of the shield. Why?
I turn around in surprise, and Donovan is looking at me.
The truth is, it's just something, but if I give an answer like that, it's going to be twisted and crushed, so I have to give an answer like that here, or else it's poor.
''Well I don't have any means of attack yet, so I thought I'd check the weight of the shield and then choose a weapon I can use with one hand...''
Hearing Donovan-san's words, everyone's eyes were focused on me.
Oh no, I'm embarrassed to be drawing so much attention to them.
''How did you hear about that........''
Information is important for an adventurer. Information is important to an adventurer. If you act without it, it's easy to die. I have no intention of cutting corners, even if it means taking a course with a bunch of chicks.
Wow, it's cool, but it's too stoic and scary.
"The only reason I survived in the forest was because I happened to be lucky, and really, I just escaped without knowing what was going on.
Well, I'm sure you've survived that.
Yes, but I'm confident that if I had to do it again, I would die, so I took the course because I wanted to learn the knowledge and skills to avoid that situation.
'Well, that's a wise decision. But that shield is too heavy for you. The most important thing in a fight is to be able to move as you see fit. Shields can help to fortify your defenses, but if they slow you down, they're only an encumbrance.
'Yes, I certainly thought so.
Then what do you do?
What...?
If the shield is too heavy, what are you going to do?
Wow, scary, scary, scary, I can't give a bad answer again, can I?
Well if I have to fight right now, I'll run.
"Ho, why don't you pick up a light weapon and fight?
'I suppose it depends on who you're dealing with, but since we don't plan to leave the city at the moment, I feel we have a better chance of survival if we run and call for help rather than fight.
'Gah-ha-ha, good, that was Kent, you know how to survive. Most people want to pick up a weapon and fight, but when we draw our weapons, they get more serious. If you're going to run away, you have a better chance before they get serious, correct.
Phew, I think I got it right somehow, but it's heartbreaking.
It's going to be the same story over and over again, but the weapon you're going to use must be something you can control at will. Use something that feels a little heavy when you're training.
After this, Mr. Donovan took a look at our physiques and body language and chose the first weapon to use.
He told the small Marle to try the knife, Ridnell to try the sword, and the demure Tariq to try the bow in addition to the spear.
He also encouraged Manon to try a short bow as well as a dagger.
And for me, he recommended a knife.
He said, "Kent, you know how to survive, but you don't seem to be physically fit to fight, and if you are going to fight, you're going to be fit to take advantage of a momentary opening in your opponent's body and deliver a fatal blow.
After teaching them all the recommended weapons, for some reason we decided to practice striking with a wooden sword in our hands.
Huh? What was the recommended weapon?
'I recommended a weapon suitable for actual use, but if you don't know your opponent's movements, it won't be a fight. First, you need to know the basic movements of the sword and build a foundation for dealing with it.
''Alright, start with a hundred frontal strikes, start!
'Yes! One, two, three, four....
Hey, doesn't this sound a little harsh, don't you think?
Hey, Kent! Shake it out! Bigger and sharper!
Yes!
In terms of time, it should have been about three minutes, but it felt longer, and I'm already sweating.
'Alright, next time, start swinging down from the top right corner and swing up from the bottom left corner, a hundred times each!
Yes!
The wooden sword swung down in a kesa-kake from the right, and then raised in a reverse kesa-kake from the left while switching feet.
My arms are already pulling and twisting, which makes it even harder.
By the time it's over, we are all exhausted and sweaty.
"Alright, good job, next time swing down from the top left, then swing up from the bottom right, a hundred times each...
Ehhh...
What, you got a problem with that? Begin!
Heeeee!
After this, they swung the side-nap from left and right a hundred more times, and when it was all over, they all collapsed onto the training ground.
Ah, the warm gazes of the senior adventurers in the training grounds hurt.
Hmph, if you're not going to be able to keep your head down like this, entering a demon forest or dungeon is just a dream. When you can do this without a care in the world, take a course on Wednesday. The next step is the wind training. Until you have completed the week's training in this way, you are not allowed to enter the dungeon alone, understood!
Yes, yes....
Alright, that's it for today's lesson. Dismissed!
'Yes thank you very much...'
No, I can't get up first, even if they call it a breakup.
It can't be helped, I guess I'll just heal myself.
''Ugii........fugueh......haha, haha, hmmm......well.......''
I did a self-healing stretch and got up, and everyone else started to get up too.
I mean. You're being observed by Donovan-san, poor poorly, I should pretend to be in a bit more pain.......
'Kent, what's that unusual move?
This is a muscle stretching exercise, and if you stretch your muscles like this after a hard workout, it makes a difference in how hard you feel tomorrow.
Really? Where did you learn that?
'Yes, he taught me when I used to be a healer's assistant, or rather, a chore.
Oh, before I know it, everyone is imitating my moves.
It's kind of hazmat, but I guess I'll do some stretching moves for everyone.
But it's just some hazy knowledge I've seen on TV or something.
'Hey, guys, what's it like?'
Yeah, I just sort of froze up, you know?
'Yeah, it hurts at first, but I think it gets easier as I stretch it out.
It seems to be well received by both Ridnell and Manon.
And you're going to do it too, Mr. Donovan!
"Hmm, I see, this one's good, hmm, Kent, I'm going to lend you that special wooden sword, so you can learn to swing it in time for next Wednesday's class.
Ehhhhh... in a week?
What, you got a problem with that?
No, no, I don't...
Then I'll sign you up for next Wednesday's class, make sure you show up.
Yes, yes....
'Gahahahahaha...'
Donovan-san tapped me on the shoulder and then everyone's wooden swords were collected and left.
'I mean, you guys are all going to be in the class next week, right? Right? Right?
No, no, we're not...
Uh, yeah, I'm gonna have to run some errands next week, but...
Yeah, I'm not cold, Ridnell, Manon, hey, let's all do our best, hey.
No, no you can do it, Kent.
Yeah, good luck with that...
Ehhh!
It's funny, it was a light-hearted course I took, but why? Why?
"Master Kent, don't worry, Mr. Kent, it's going to be all right.
"Ehhhhh...
I'm not very good, I feel like I'm more in a pinch than the Devil's Forest.
Please report us if you find any errors so we can fix it asap!
Amanda was amazed at how strong I had become after working at the Liebling farm for two weeks and returning to the inn.
When I was in Japan, I was an indoor geek, but now I've been working under the sun, so it's only natural that I've gotten stronger.
Also, when I heal my sore muscles with self-healing, I seem to go into a state of so-called super recovery, and I've built up enough muscle to know that I'm getting better.
My roots are so simple that it makes me want to swing a sword or something.
The following week after working at the farm, I went out to the guild first thing in the morning again, and as I expected, there was a crowd of people in front of the board.
While thinking about what job I'm going to do next, I want to say thank you for teaching me how to work at the Liebling farm, so I look for Muel-san.
Then, just like two weeks ago, I see Mr. Muel and Gillik standing by the wall.
'Good morning, Mr. Muel,'
What, oh, you're the one who...?
'Yes, I'm Kent, who taught me how to work at Liebling Farm, and thanks to you, I've found a good job.
Well, you've grown a lot stronger in two weeks.
'Yes, it was pretty hard because I hadn't done any physical work before, but it was fun.
Huh? You've gotten tougher, but you're still a little short.
Gilik, don't be so mean to me.
Yes, yes, don't be nasty, doggy.
However, although Muel-san covered for me, the fact is that I'm still poor, so I want to train at least a little more.
''Um, did the two of you learn how to fight or something like that from somewhere?
'Eh, it's a guild, didn't they teach you that there's a class?'
''Yes, I've never heard of the Guild taking a combat course.
'It's the first of the week, there should be a beginner's course today, why don't you ask the receptionist?'
'Well, thank you very much, I'll have to ask him.
I thought it might be free if it was a training course available in the guild, so I asked the woman at the reception desk without thinking twice.
Oh, excuse me, I heard that you can take a training course on how to fight here.
Yes, I can take it, but what is your rank?
Yes, I just got an "F" in my registration.
'Oh, well then, I'd prefer the beginner's course that starts in a little while, can I take it?'
Excuse me. What will it cost me?
''No need, it's a course to raise the bar for adventurers in the guild, so you can take it for free.
Oh, okay, I'll take the class then.
Well then, please fill out this piece of paper.
Name, age, rank, and magical attributes. I filled out my guild card registration number and other information to register for the course.
I was told that the first lesson was going to be a classroom session and told to go to the conference room on the second floor.
''Kent-sama, if it's battle training, we'll be the ones to.......''
''No, no, no, no, my body won't be able to hold up if I train with Reinhardt, that's why I'm taking the guild's course.''
Training with a vicious skeleton that doesn't know how to take care of itself is too scary to do.
Even for me, I don't think I'm capable of healing the body that's blown up, you know.
Going up the stairs and looking into a room with a plate labeled as a conference room, there are about forty chairs lined up against a blackboard hanging on the wall.
The atmosphere is more like a classroom than a conference room, and there are already about four boys sitting in it.
They are about the same age as I am, and they are all a little nervous.
Three of the four boys seem to know each other and are sitting frozen in place, whispering and talking about something.
The other one is a handsome guy with a well-defined face, and he's sitting alone in a pew.
If it were Japan, it would be the rear-enders, the mobs and the bocce.
When I sat down in front of the entrance of the bocce position, I was talked to by a guy who came up to me unexpectedly.
"Hey, are you F-rated too?
'What? Oh ... yeah, yeah, but you too?
'Yeah, I'm F-rated too, I'm Manon, what about you?'
Oh, Kent.
Nice to meet you, Kent.
Oh, nice to meet you...
Manon's hair is so light blue and smooth that it hides his ears, and his aura of handsome manliness is in full bloom, his eyes are dazzling.
The hand that we shook hands with was long and slender, and he looks more like a pianist than an adventurer.
I'm kind of ashamed of my hands, which have been overworked and lumpy from being overworked on the Liebling plantation.
As I'm exchanging greetings with Manon, I hear heavy footsteps coming from the hallway and a burly old man walks in the door.
At first glance, I think he's a bad guy, I just hope he's not a bad person.
Maybe it's an affectionate smile, but he's such a powerful instructor that I almost chickened out when he just loosened his mouth into a grin.
'First, I'm going to tell you guys something, and it's important, so don't ever forget it.
Donovan gave me a jittery glare, and the five of us involuntarily straightened up and changed our posture.
'Don't think you're getting stronger when you get a weapon, a weapon only becomes powerful when you can use it. Well, for example, let's say you have a single sword here. It's a sharp sword that can cut down a large tree with just a light swing, but it's a terribly heavy sword, and if you're not a big man, you can barely hold it. If you got that sword, how can you say that you guys are stronger now?
We all shook our heads in response to Mr. Donovan's question.
You have to remember, you have to get a weapon that you can use, and when you get it, you have to train to use it. It's a good idea to get a weapon that you can master, and then train yourself to use it. Only then will you become strong, do you understand?
The five of us couldn't do anything but nod like dolls.
Donovan-san, he said, seriously, you're too powerful.
But you heard the good news, weapons don't become stronger just by acquiring them, in that sense, I need to train more magic.
It takes about thirty seconds to activate an attack with light attribute magic, and it's useless in real life if you can't hit an opponent that's standing still.
Donovan-san taught me the characteristics of various weapons.
Starting with knives, daggers, swords, long swords, great swords, spears, cleave swords, bows and arrows, battle axes, halberds, etc.
He also gave us a brief lecture on how to fight with each weapon.
Then he also taught me about the different types of shields and the different types of armor.
His face is really scary, but his explanations are very polite and easy to understand, and most importantly, he makes you think 'this guy has experience in using it', so it's very convincing.
Yes, I want the bad teachers in Japan to learn from him.
After the lecture on weapons and armor, a lecture on demons was given.
In addition to the demon forest created by the outbreak of Trent, there is a normal forest near Volzard.
The types of demons, their characteristics, dangers, weaknesses, which ones can be sold as materials, etc., this is also a lecture based on the experience of defeating them, so it's different in its persuasiveness.
However, there are monsters in this class that we would kill in the blink of an eye, lurking right under our feet.
After the morning lecture was over, it was time for lunch, and we were overwhelmed by Donovan's power, and we felt a strange sense of solidarity, so the five of us decided to have lunch together.
The trio of Ridnell, Marle and Tariq are childhood friends from Volzard, I'm told.
In this world, they go to school when they are ten years old by count, and when they are fifteen years old by count, they register with the guild and start working.
Manon is also fifteen years old by my count, and he just started working this year, and they all want to be adventurers.
To us, adventurers are supposed to fight monsters with swords and magic, but to us adventurers are the ones who go into forests and dungeons to get materials, which to us is similar to being a fisherman.
It's risky, but a job with little money and a chance to get rich is a dream come true.
However, since they are all from Volzard, they know the harsh reality and that's why they take the guild training course.
''Everyone is so steady...''
Of course, no matter how much money the adventurers make, it's all over when they die.
It's a good idea to make sure that you have the right kind of information to help you make the most of your time.
It's best if Marle, who has the ability to maneuver, is the vanguard, I'm the middle guard, and Tarik, who is more relaxed, is the rear guard and provides backup, but it's still a long way to go.......
I've heard that there are two types of children who finish school: those who want to become adventurers, and those who want to become adventurers after accumulating some money.
Ridnell and his friends are following the latter pattern, working and saving up money to become adventurers.
They haven't even gotten their hands on the weapons they'll be using yet, and they don't know how to fight, so they haven't taken the first step as adventurers yet.
The afternoon's practical training will be held at the training ground behind the guild.
It is said that anyone who is registered with the guild can freely use this place, and that acquaintances match up with each other to improve their skills.
Even now, there are several adventurers who are using the wooden sword to strike each other, and it's like, wow, that's fast.
Well, there are skeletons around that can't even follow the movements of their bodies.
''Okay, we're gathered, we're going to start the practical skills training now, but first you'll have to choose from the weapons that suit you. Here's a blade-pulled weapon, the weight is the same as the real thing, so choose which one suits you best.
There are a few knives, a few swords of different lengths and shapes, a spear, a naginata, a short bow, a long bow, and a shield of different sizes.
Tariq is interested in the spear, but everyone else is gathered at the sword place.
Since the sword place is crowded, I thought about looking at the knives, but for some reason I was intrigued by the shields, so I picked up the smallest shield.
''Wow, it's pretty heavy...''
Oh, you picked it out of the shield. Why?
I turn around in surprise, and Donovan is looking at me.
The truth is, it's just something, but if I give an answer like that, it's going to be twisted and crushed, so I have to give an answer like that here, or else it's poor.
''Well I don't have any means of attack yet, so I thought I'd check the weight of the shield and then choose a weapon I can use with one hand...''
Hearing Donovan-san's words, everyone's eyes were focused on me.
Oh no, I'm embarrassed to be drawing so much attention to them.
''How did you hear about that........''
Information is important for an adventurer. Information is important to an adventurer. If you act without it, it's easy to die. I have no intention of cutting corners, even if it means taking a course with a bunch of chicks.
Wow, it's cool, but it's too stoic and scary.
"The only reason I survived in the forest was because I happened to be lucky, and really, I just escaped without knowing what was going on.
Well, I'm sure you've survived that.
Yes, but I'm confident that if I had to do it again, I would die, so I took the course because I wanted to learn the knowledge and skills to avoid that situation.
'Well, that's a wise decision. But that shield is too heavy for you. The most important thing in a fight is to be able to move as you see fit. Shields can help to fortify your defenses, but if they slow you down, they're only an encumbrance.
'Yes, I certainly thought so.
Then what do you do?
What...?
If the shield is too heavy, what are you going to do?
Wow, scary, scary, scary, I can't give a bad answer again, can I?
Well if I have to fight right now, I'll run.
"Ho, why don't you pick up a light weapon and fight?
'I suppose it depends on who you're dealing with, but since we don't plan to leave the city at the moment, I feel we have a better chance of survival if we run and call for help rather than fight.
'Gah-ha-ha, good, that was Kent, you know how to survive. Most people want to pick up a weapon and fight, but when we draw our weapons, they get more serious. If you're going to run away, you have a better chance before they get serious, correct.
Phew, I think I got it right somehow, but it's heartbreaking.
It's going to be the same story over and over again, but the weapon you're going to use must be something you can control at will. Use something that feels a little heavy when you're training.
After this, Mr. Donovan took a look at our physiques and body language and chose the first weapon to use.
He told the small Marle to try the knife, Ridnell to try the sword, and the demure Tariq to try the bow in addition to the spear.
He also encouraged Manon to try a short bow as well as a dagger.
And for me, he recommended a knife.
He said, "Kent, you know how to survive, but you don't seem to be physically fit to fight, and if you are going to fight, you're going to be fit to take advantage of a momentary opening in your opponent's body and deliver a fatal blow.
After teaching them all the recommended weapons, for some reason we decided to practice striking with a wooden sword in our hands.
Huh? What was the recommended weapon?
'I recommended a weapon suitable for actual use, but if you don't know your opponent's movements, it won't be a fight. First, you need to know the basic movements of the sword and build a foundation for dealing with it.
''Alright, start with a hundred frontal strikes, start!
'Yes! One, two, three, four....
Hey, doesn't this sound a little harsh, don't you think?
Hey, Kent! Shake it out! Bigger and sharper!
Yes!
In terms of time, it should have been about three minutes, but it felt longer, and I'm already sweating.
'Alright, next time, start swinging down from the top right corner and swing up from the bottom left corner, a hundred times each!
Yes!
The wooden sword swung down in a kesa-kake from the right, and then raised in a reverse kesa-kake from the left while switching feet.
My arms are already pulling and twisting, which makes it even harder.
By the time it's over, we are all exhausted and sweaty.
"Alright, good job, next time swing down from the top left, then swing up from the bottom right, a hundred times each...
Ehhh...
What, you got a problem with that? Begin!
Heeeee!
After this, they swung the side-nap from left and right a hundred more times, and when it was all over, they all collapsed onto the training ground.
Ah, the warm gazes of the senior adventurers in the training grounds hurt.
Hmph, if you're not going to be able to keep your head down like this, entering a demon forest or dungeon is just a dream. When you can do this without a care in the world, take a course on Wednesday. The next step is the wind training. Until you have completed the week's training in this way, you are not allowed to enter the dungeon alone, understood!
Yes, yes....
Alright, that's it for today's lesson. Dismissed!
'Yes thank you very much...'
No, I can't get up first, even if they call it a breakup.
It can't be helped, I guess I'll just heal myself.
''Ugii........fugueh......haha, haha, hmmm......well.......''
I did a self-healing stretch and got up, and everyone else started to get up too.
I mean. You're being observed by Donovan-san, poor poorly, I should pretend to be in a bit more pain.......
'Kent, what's that unusual move?
This is a muscle stretching exercise, and if you stretch your muscles like this after a hard workout, it makes a difference in how hard you feel tomorrow.
Really? Where did you learn that?
'Yes, he taught me when I used to be a healer's assistant, or rather, a chore.
Oh, before I know it, everyone is imitating my moves.
It's kind of hazmat, but I guess I'll do some stretching moves for everyone.
But it's just some hazy knowledge I've seen on TV or something.
'Hey, guys, what's it like?'
Yeah, I just sort of froze up, you know?
'Yeah, it hurts at first, but I think it gets easier as I stretch it out.
It seems to be well received by both Ridnell and Manon.
And you're going to do it too, Mr. Donovan!
"Hmm, I see, this one's good, hmm, Kent, I'm going to lend you that special wooden sword, so you can learn to swing it in time for next Wednesday's class.
Ehhhhh... in a week?
What, you got a problem with that?
No, no, I don't...
Then I'll sign you up for next Wednesday's class, make sure you show up.
Yes, yes....
'Gahahahahaha...'
Donovan-san tapped me on the shoulder and then everyone's wooden swords were collected and left.
'I mean, you guys are all going to be in the class next week, right? Right? Right?
No, no, we're not...
Uh, yeah, I'm gonna have to run some errands next week, but...
Yeah, I'm not cold, Ridnell, Manon, hey, let's all do our best, hey.
No, no you can do it, Kent.
Yeah, good luck with that...
Ehhh!
It's funny, it was a light-hearted course I took, but why? Why?
"Master Kent, don't worry, Mr. Kent, it's going to be all right.
"Ehhhhh...
I'm not very good, I feel like I'm more in a pinch than the Devil's Forest.
Amanda was amazed at how strong I had become after working at the Liebling farm for two weeks and returning to the inn.When I was in Japan, I was an indoor geek, but now I've been working under the sun, so it's only natural that I've gotten stronger.Also, when I heal my sore muscles with self-healing, I seem to go into a state of so-called super recovery, and I've built up enough muscle to know that I'm getting better.My roots are so simple that it makes me want to swing a sword or something.The following week after working at the farm, I went out to the guild first thing in the morning again, and as I expected, there was a crowd of people in front of the board.While thinking about what job I'm going to do next, I want to say thank you for teaching me how to work at the Liebling farm, so I look for Muel-san.Then, just like two weeks ago, I see Mr. Muel and Gillik standing by the wall.'Good morning, Mr. Muel,'What, oh, you're the one who...?'Yes, I'm Kent, who taught me how to work at Liebling Farm, and thanks to you, I've found a good job.Well, you've grown a lot stronger in two weeks.'Yes, it was pretty hard because I hadn't done any physical work before, but it was fun.Huh? You've gotten tougher, but you're still a little short.Gilik, don't be so mean to me.Yes, yes, don't be nasty, doggy.However, although Muel-san covered for me, the fact is that I'm still poor, so I want to train at least a little more.''Um, did the two of you learn how to fight or something like that from somewhere?'Eh, it's a guild, didn't they teach you that there's a class?'''Yes, I've never heard of the Guild taking a combat course.'It's the first of the week, there should be a beginner's course today, why don't you ask the receptionist?''Well, thank you very much, I'll have to ask him.I thought it might be free if it was a training course available in the guild, so I asked the woman at the reception desk without thinking twice.Oh, excuse me, I heard that you can take a training course on how to fight here.Yes, I can take it, but what is your rank?Yes, I just got an "F" in my registration.'Oh, well then, I'd prefer the beginner's course that starts in a little while, can I take it?'Excuse me. What will it cost me?''No need, it's a course to raise the bar for adventurers in the guild, so you can take it for free.Oh, okay, I'll take the class then.Well then, please fill out this piece of paper.Name, age, rank, and magical attributes. I filled out my guild card registration number and other information to register for the course.I was told that the first lesson was going to be a classroom session and told to go to the conference room on the second floor.''Kent-sama, if it's battle training, we'll be the ones to.......''''No, no, no, no, my body won't be able to hold up if I train with Reinhardt, that's why I'm taking the guild's course.''Training with a vicious skeleton that doesn't know how to take care of itself is too scary to do.Even for me, I don't think I'm capable of healing the body that's blown up, you know.Going up the stairs and looking into a room with a plate labeled as a conference room, there are about forty chairs lined up against a blackboard hanging on the wall.The atmosphere is more like a classroom than a conference room, and there are already about four boys sitting in it.They are about the same age as I am, and they are all a little nervous.Three of the four boys seem to know each other and are sitting frozen in place, whispering and talking about something.The other one is a handsome guy with a well-defined face, and he's sitting alone in a pew.If it were Japan, it would be the rear-enders, the mobs and the bocce.When I sat down in front of the entrance of the bocce position, I was talked to by a guy who came up to me unexpectedly."Hey, are you F-rated too?'What? Oh ... yeah, yeah, but you too?'Yeah, I'm F-rated too, I'm Manon, what about you?'Oh, Kent.Nice to meet you, Kent.Oh, nice to meet you...Manon's hair is so light blue and smooth that it hides his ears, and his aura of handsome manliness is in full bloom, his eyes are dazzling.The hand that we shook hands with was long and slender, and he looks more like a pianist than an adventurer.I'm kind of ashamed of my hands, which have been overworked and lumpy from being overworked on the Liebling plantation.As I'm exchanging greetings with Manon, I hear heavy footsteps coming from the hallway and a burly old man walks in the door.At first glance, I think he's a bad guy, I just hope he's not a bad person.Maybe it's an affectionate smile, but he's such a powerful instructor that I almost chickened out when he just loosened his mouth into a grin.'First, I'm going to tell you guys something, and it's important, so don't ever forget it.Donovan gave me a jittery glare, and the five of us involuntarily straightened up and changed our posture.'Don't think you're getting stronger when you get a weapon, a weapon only becomes powerful when you can use it.Well, for example, let's say you have a single sword here.It's a sharp sword that can cut down a large tree with just a light swing, but it's a terribly heavy sword, and if you're not a big man, you can barely hold it.If you got that sword, how can you say that you guys are stronger now?We all shook our heads in response to Mr. Donovan's question.You have to remember, you have to get a weapon that you can use, and when you get it, you have to train to use it.It's a good idea to get a weapon that you can master, and then train yourself to use it.Only then will you become strong, do you understand?The five of us couldn't do anything but nod like dolls.Donovan-san, he said, seriously, you're too powerful.But you heard the good news, weapons don't become stronger just by acquiring them, in that sense, I need to train more magic.It takes about thirty seconds to activate an attack with light attribute magic, and it's useless in real life if you can't hit an opponent that's standing still.Donovan-san taught me the characteristics of various weapons.Starting with knives, daggers, swords, long swords, great swords, spears, cleave swords, bows and arrows, battle axes, halberds, etc.He also gave us a brief lecture on how to fight with each weapon.Then he also taught me about the different types of shields and the different types of armor.His face is really scary, but his explanations are very polite and easy to understand, and most importantly, he makes you think 'this guy has experience in using it', so it's very convincing.Yes, I want the bad teachers in Japan to learn from him.After the lecture on weapons and armor, a lecture on demons was given.In addition to the demon forest created by the outbreak of Trent, there is a normal forest near Volzard.The types of demons, their characteristics, dangers, weaknesses, which ones can be sold as materials, etc., this is also a lecture based on the experience of defeating them, so it's different in its persuasiveness.However, there are monsters in this class that we would kill in the blink of an eye, lurking right under our feet.After the morning lecture was over, it was time for lunch, and we were overwhelmed by Donovan's power, and we felt a strange sense of solidarity, so the five of us decided to have lunch together.The trio of Ridnell, Marle and Tariq are childhood friends from Volzard, I'm told.In this world, they go to school when they are ten years old by count, and when they are fifteen years old by count, they register with the guild and start working.Manon is also fifteen years old by my count, and he just started working this year, and they all want to be adventurers.To us, adventurers are supposed to fight monsters with swords and magic, but to us adventurers are the ones who go into forests and dungeons to get materials, which to us is similar to being a fisherman.It's risky, but a job with little money and a chance to get rich is a dream come true.However, since they are all from Volzard, they know the harsh reality and that's why they take the guild training course.''Everyone is so steady...''Of course, no matter how much money the adventurers make, it's all over when they die.It's a good idea to make sure that you have the right kind of information to help you make the most of your time.It's best if Marle, who has the ability to maneuver, is the vanguard, I'm the middle guard, and Tarik, who is more relaxed, is the rear guard and provides backup, but it's still a long way to go.......I've heard that there are two types of children who finish school: those who want to become adventurers, and those who want to become adventurers after accumulating some money.Ridnell and his friends are following the latter pattern, working and saving up money to become adventurers.They haven't even gotten their hands on the weapons they'll be using yet, and they don't know how to fight, so they haven't taken the first step as adventurers yet.The afternoon's practical training will be held at the training ground behind the guild.It is said that anyone who is registered with the guild can freely use this place, and that acquaintances match up with each other to improve their skills.Even now, there are several adventurers who are using the wooden sword to strike each other, and it's like, wow, that's fast.Well, there are skeletons around that can't even follow the movements of their bodies.''Okay, we're gathered, we're going to start the practical skills training now, but first you'll have to choose from the weapons that suit you. Here's a blade-pulled weapon, the weight is the same as the real thing, so choose which one suits you best.There are a few knives, a few swords of different lengths and shapes, a spear, a naginata, a short bow, a long bow, and a shield of different sizes.Tariq is interested in the spear, but everyone else is gathered at the sword place.Since the sword place is crowded, I thought about looking at the knives, but for some reason I was intrigued by the shields, so I picked up the smallest shield.''Wow, it's pretty heavy...''Oh, you picked it out of the shield. Why?I turn around in surprise, and Donovan is looking at me.The truth is, it's just something, but if I give an answer like that, it's going to be twisted and crushed, so I have to give an answer like that here, or else it's poor.''Well I don't have any means of attack yet, so I thought I'd check the weight of the shield and then choose a weapon I can use with one hand...''Hearing Donovan-san's words, everyone's eyes were focused on me.Oh no, I'm embarrassed to be drawing so much attention to them.''How did you hear about that........''Information is important for an adventurer.Information is important to an adventurer. If you act without it, it's easy to die.I have no intention of cutting corners, even if it means taking a course with a bunch of chicks.Wow, it's cool, but it's too stoic and scary."The only reason I survived in the forest was because I happened to be lucky, and really, I just escaped without knowing what was going on.Well, I'm sure you've survived that.Yes, but I'm confident that if I had to do it again, I would die, so I took the course because I wanted to learn the knowledge and skills to avoid that situation.'Well, that's a wise decision.But that shield is too heavy for you.The most important thing in a fight is to be able to move as you see fit.Shields can help to fortify your defenses, but if they slow you down, they're only an encumbrance.'Yes, I certainly thought so.Then what do you do?What...?If the shield is too heavy, what are you going to do?Wow, scary, scary, scary, I can't give a bad answer again, can I?Well if I have to fight right now, I'll run."Ho, why don't you pick up a light weapon and fight?'I suppose it depends on who you're dealing with, but since we don't plan to leave the city at the moment, I feel we have a better chance of survival if we run and call for help rather than fight.'Gah-ha-ha, good, that was Kent, you know how to survive.Most people want to pick up a weapon and fight, but when we draw our weapons, they get more serious.If you're going to run away, you have a better chance before they get serious, correct.Phew, I think I got it right somehow, but it's heartbreaking.It's going to be the same story over and over again, but the weapon you're going to use must be something you can control at will.Use something that feels a little heavy when you're training.After this, Mr. Donovan took a look at our physiques and body language and chose the first weapon to use.He told the small Marle to try the knife, Ridnell to try the sword, and the demure Tariq to try the bow in addition to the spear.He also encouraged Manon to try a short bow as well as a dagger.And for me, he recommended a knife.He said, "Kent, you know how to survive, but you don't seem to be physically fit to fight, and if you are going to fight, you're going to be fit to take advantage of a momentary opening in your opponent's body and deliver a fatal blow.After teaching them all the recommended weapons, for some reason we decided to practice striking with a wooden sword in our hands.Huh? What was the recommended weapon?'I recommended a weapon suitable for actual use, but if you don't know your opponent's movements, it won't be a fight.First, you need to know the basic movements of the sword and build a foundation for dealing with it.''Alright, start with a hundred frontal strikes, start!'Yes! One, two, three, four....Hey, doesn't this sound a little harsh, don't you think?Hey, Kent! Shake it out! Bigger and sharper!Yes!In terms of time, it should have been about three minutes, but it felt longer, and I'm already sweating.'Alright, next time, start swinging down from the top right corner and swing up from the bottom left corner, a hundred times each!Yes!The wooden sword swung down in a kesa-kake from the right, and then raised in a reverse kesa-kake from the left while switching feet.My arms are already pulling and twisting, which makes it even harder.By the time it's over, we are all exhausted and sweaty."Alright, good job, next time swing down from the top left, then swing up from the bottom right, a hundred times each...Ehhh...What, you got a problem with that? Begin!Heeeee!After this, they swung the side-nap from left and right a hundred more times, and when it was all over, they all collapsed onto the training ground.Ah, the warm gazes of the senior adventurers in the training grounds hurt.Hmph, if you're not going to be able to keep your head down like this, entering a demon forest or dungeon is just a dream.When you can do this without a care in the world, take a course on Wednesday.The next step is the wind training.Until you have completed the week's training in this way, you are not allowed to enter the dungeon alone, understood!Yes, yes....Alright, that's it for today's lesson. Dismissed!'Yes thank you very much...'No, I can't get up first, even if they call it a breakup.It can't be helped, I guess I'll just heal myself.''Ugii........fugueh......haha, haha, hmmm......well.......''I did a self-healing stretch and got up, and everyone else started to get up too.I mean. You're being observed by Donovan-san, poor poorly, I should pretend to be in a bit more pain.......'Kent, what's that unusual move?This is a muscle stretching exercise, and if you stretch your muscles like this after a hard workout, it makes a difference in how hard you feel tomorrow.Really? Where did you learn that?'Yes, he taught me when I used to be a healer's assistant, or rather, a chore.Oh, before I know it, everyone is imitating my moves.It's kind of hazmat, but I guess I'll do some stretching moves for everyone.But it's just some hazy knowledge I've seen on TV or something.'Hey, guys, what's it like?'Yeah, I just sort of froze up, you know?'Yeah, it hurts at first, but I think it gets easier as I stretch it out.It seems to be well received by both Ridnell and Manon.And you're going to do it too, Mr. Donovan!"Hmm, I see, this one's good, hmm, Kent, I'm going to lend you that special wooden sword, so you can learn to swing it in time for next Wednesday's class.Ehhhhh... in a week?What, you got a problem with that?No, no, I don't...Then I'll sign you up for next Wednesday's class, make sure you show up.Yes, yes....'Gahahahahaha...'Donovan-san tapped me on the shoulder and then everyone's wooden swords were collected and left.'I mean, you guys are all going to be in the class next week, right? Right? Right?No, no, we're not...Uh, yeah, I'm gonna have to run some errands next week, but...Yeah, I'm not cold, Ridnell, Manon, hey, let's all do our best, hey.No, no you can do it, Kent.Yeah, good luck with that...Ehhh!It's funny, it was a light-hearted course I took, but why? Why?"Master Kent, don't worry, Mr. Kent, it's going to be all right."Ehhhhh...I'm not very good, I feel like I'm more in a pinch than the Devil's Forest.
