Chapter 106: The Necessity of Practical Lessons
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With this, Ethan now surpassed twenty Likes after achieving the achievement.
It seems I didnt get this achievement for Whiskers Swordsmanship since it was already at 100% from the beginning.
Following Whiskers Swordsmanship, Heos Acupuncture has also beenpletely mastered at 100%.
It was now fully his own.
True Heos Acupuncture.
When Heos Acupuncture waspleted, it transformed into a skill called True Heos Acupuncture.
Where the proficiency used to be disyed, [MASTER] was now clearly written, indicating the skillspletion.
It was a skill he had first obtained by subscribing to [New World], and only nowpleted it.
He recalled when he first opened New World and obtained Heos Acupuncture in order to survive.
Compared to then, his health was recovered considerably now, to the pointparisons were meaningless.
With this, I can keep my health at peak condition.
Survival probability continually decreases due to Extinction. But with True Heos Acupuncture, maintaining health would be perfect.
Furthermore, he could aim for health recovery and enhancement. Heo Juns acupuncture technique was an incredible skill.
I want to test the effects.
First, Ethan tested the effects on himself.
<i>Chik-. Chik-. Chik-.</i>
Oh, the precision has improved.
The basic precision when using acupuncture improved. Even if it was a little off, the needle urately pierced the right spot.
Next, Ethan used the Five Elements Acupuncture Technique to apply buffs.
Oh ho.
The buffs from the original Five Elements Acupuncture Technique had time limits.
The time limit increased.
It was at least twice as long as before.
The number of needles I can make is now fifteen.
Ethan could now freely make, erase, and control a total of fifteen needles.
And Ethan looked at his fingertips.
The sensation has sharpened. This seems rted to Pulse Diagnosis too.
Sensation at the fingertips was important to Pulse Diagnosis. Of course, it wasnt a real pulse diagnosis, just borrowing the skills power, but his fingertips bing more sensitive meant Pulse Diagnosis effects increased too.
I can now do deeper, more certain Pulse Diagnoses.
Ethan used Pulse Diagnosis to check his own pulse.
Checking pulse.
Due to the powerful curse, the pulse cannot be grasped clearly!
Current status: fatigue, powerful curse
As expected, even this can barely detect anything with the curse.
He kept trying to figure out and find another way to detect his illness, but as expected, Extinction was a tremendous curse.
But Pulse Diagnosis effects definitely increased after mastering Heos Acupuncture.
There are benefits to mastering it.
After bidding the Golden Wolves he fought with farewell, Ethan immediately used Wind Cloud.
The war god Ares awaited a reply to his letter.
However, no letter came the next day, or the day after that, or the day after the next.
At first, he was angry, but now he didnt even feel anger anymore.
Im thecking one.
And suddenly realized.
Just waiting will aplish nothing. With the passive attitude of just awaiting a reply, I can do nothing!
What was one of the important things in war?
Properly responding.
One must respond to the opponents actions, or predict and respond ahead of them.
But right now Ares was doing neither.
This was defeat.
A powerless defeat.
I need to re-examine myself. So he can choose me! I must be a channel he wants!
As if having an epiphany, Ares busily started moving.
Athena watched Ares act like that and clicked her tongue in irritation.
Lord Ares, youre acting like a girl in love.
M-me?
Saying you must re-examine yourself, be someone he chooses, be a better channel? Thats called one-sided love.
That cant be.
Ares pped.
Thats it, Athena. Someone with one-sided love still actively appeals! One-sided love alone cannot elicit a response!
His eyes zed like fire.
He was called a warrior. Once lit, he nned to move properly.
I cannot miss this chance!
Before [Only subscribed to the right gods] showed up again, he had to make the other subscribe to him.
Now he nned to seduce not with letters, but with video quality and introductory copy that would make the other want to subscribe.
If it doesnt work, Ill keep at it until it does!
Even Athena, who had looked at Ares with contempt, quietly started following Ares methods.
The day of thest ss before midterms arrived.
After todays ss, a fairly big event awaited the Swordsmanship Department.
Through the principals notice, information circted that the inter-department representative battle of the Swordsmanship Department would be officially held, and students who heard were extremely excited.
Especially those taking Understanding the Sword Path were even more so.
Did you see the notice? It said Teacher udie and Teacher Ethan will battle for the Swordsmanship Department representative spot?
Yeah, I checked it this morning. Looks like Teacher Ethan chose Mason and Ron Bears as reps, and even Yuna Ga.
Teacher udies side has Max Jurod and Slos Pallo. Yuna Ga was left out this time, so Teacher udies side matched at two people too.
Can the 3rd ranked really win against the 1st?
Thats not the point. I heard Teacher Ethan said hell take one loss from the start instead of choosing a 3rd student?
What!? Then its over after just one loss?
Both Ron and Mason have high chances of losing. Why did the teacher do that?
It was already a disadvantageous situation just holding the normal department representative battle, but to intentionally take a loss from the start too. The chances of winning were even lower.
Impossible. But.
Hmmm.
Everyone thought it impossible, but at the same time, they somehow felt Ethan could make it happen.
They were instinctive thoughts.
So far, Teacher Ethan had something that made them expectant.
Something thrilling.
His bold actions like achieving the impossible left an impression. He was that kind of teacher.
All the things Teacher Ethans done so far were impossible things too.
Right, he seeded at them all.
Hell make this work too, right? Masonspletely reformed recently too. At the parents observation ssst week, he was seriously awesome.
I was surprised too.
Mason Yeld was certainly a skilled delinquent in the upper ranks until recently. But after taking Ethans sses, he waspletely reformed.
And Ron Bears was the worst ranked in Swordsmanship, unable to properly utilize his strength, but he was now gradually revealing his skills.
<i>Rumble-.</i>
The front door opened and Mason, who looked with sunken cheeks and sharp eyes, entered.
Until just recently he still had decently chubby cheeks, but now even his cheeks were sunken in.
Following after was Ron. This side went a step further, losing his bear-like appearance andpletely transforming into a sharp look.
No way.
Just how much did they train.
The students looked at them, unable to believe it.
As expected, Ethan had ns.
Something.. is going to happen.
Itll be intense if it does.
While everyone stole nces at the two.
Ethan entered the ssroom holding something, along with his two guards.
!
Its new.
What is that? A golem?
The students eyes lit up.
To be able to receive education with new teaching methods based on Understanding the Sword Path every week. How fortunate.
And that thing was a golem.
Using a golem for ss was basically set.
Of course, there were clear limits to practical lessons using a golem, but Ethan surely knew that.
That meant while simr, the lesson would definitely be different from before.
But it was certain to be a far more efficient lesson.
The students eagerly awaited what kind of lesson Ethan would give, eyes shining.
As you can all tell, todays lesson is practical.
Their prediction was correct. The students immediately concentrated on Ethans words.
I believe the most effective method to understand the sword path is through practical experience. No matter how much you understand the sword path and make it your own, if you dont experience it practically, your swordsmanship has no life.
Only practical experience could breathe life into the sword path.
But as you know, practical lessons are far too dangerous. To have practical lessons, wed have to go up Grand Horn, and by the time we came back down, a few students from here might not make it back.
<i>Gulp.</i>
Chen Garcias eyes shook.
Seeing that, Ethan smiled.
So well have lessons safely using this special golem, with no risk of death.
At Ethans words, the students curiously looked over the golem. Just then, as if realizing something strange in Ethans words, a student raised their hand.
Ethan gestured for them to speak.
Theres no injury?
At that, Ethan spoke again.
Practical lessons with no risk of death.
Ethans words, as if asking how there could be no injuries during practical lessons, made everyone fall silent.
Uhh..
Hrmm.
The students quite pleasant anticipation instantly hardened. Seeing the students expressions, Ethan nodded satisfied.
Yerica.
Yes.
The overseer Yerica activated the special golems.
<i>Rumble-!</i>
Schudlen wore quite thick armor today.
Today he didnt need to give contemptuous looks and curses. His role was to jump in and stop the golems when things got dangerous.
Come out in order, ten at a time.
The lesson promptly began.
The first ten students stood before the golem. Since todays lesson would likely be intense, they were spaced far apart.
That golem is special. It will clearly be different from the golems youve experienced before. So do not think it an ordinary golem.
Ethan said.
Consider it a definite enemy trying to kill you, and swing your sword as such.
Though they held wooden swords, bones could still be broken with them.
Begin.
<i>Kwaaang-!</i>
The moment it began, a student who charged at the golem was smashed by the wooden sword and flung back, immediately losing consciousness after writhing about.
..Insane.
Wha, what is this!
As Ethan warned, it was not an ordinary golems movements.
That can happen if youre careless.
Ethan said with a smile.Author''s Thoughts
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