Chapter 219: Reminiscence (3)
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Chapter 219: Reminiscence (3)
Reminiscence (3)
1.
The Shadow Plate Armor.
When Siwoo first put it on, he did feel that it was a little impractical, like something out of a video game.Read latest chapters at nov(e)lbin.com Only
It clung tightly to his body, lacking the unnecessary add-ons that made it seem unable to absorb the impact of a hit.
But, it was precisely because of this that he had benefited greatly from the black armor.
The snug fit allowed him to move quickly and on top of that, it gave him a power boost, just like a powered suit.
Instead of the usual shock-absorbing function that an armor had, it relied on the unique Law of Shadows, a material that was unlike anything else.
Throughout his battles, the armor had been a reliable ally, saving him and assisting him numerous times.
He was well aware of his own strength.
With the armor on, he could probably wreck buildings only with his bare hands.
He should also be able to cleave a cargo truck in half.
That was why, when he thought that he needed to use this heavy-duty weapon against a petite woman like Tiphereth, he felt a little awkward.
With the longsword in her hand, the woman looked so delicate that Siwoo momentarily forgot that she was a 23rd rank witch.
But then
The moment she gripped her sword and assumed her stance.
Siwoo realized that he was making a fool of himself.
Her body remained steadfast and still.
Though she seemed relaxed, it was clear that she would be able to react in an instant.
Her eyes stayed focused, following Siwoos every move.
Come.
He could hear her words clearly, even so, he couldnt move his body easily.
Until now, he thought that he had become pretty good at swordsmanship by waving his weapon recklessly.
He thought that he had developed the ability to reflexively spot his opponents openings and wield the sword and shield freely, as if they were his limbs.
No one would be able to point out any of his shortcomings, he believed that was the case.
But, seeing the Duchess, he couldnt even see any visible openings whatsoever.
She only held her sword in one hand, lowering its tip to the ground, but he couldnt find any openings that he could exploit.
Seeing his hesitation, Eloa encouraged him.
I wont hurt you, just show me what youve got.
Got it
Trying to test the gap between their strength, he extended his arm and swung his sword.
Eloas response was simple.
Before he could even complete his swing.
Her blade, as if sliding into the trajectory, completely nullified the force of his swing.
Ugh!
His attack was thwarted before it even started.
It wasnt even a matter of strength.
She didnt even use much mana for that move.
The strength she exerted was only half of Siwoos.
In other words, she managed to effortlessly block his attack with only a quarter of her usual strength plus a little bit of a sleight of hand.
Again.
-Clang!
Tiphereth swung her sword, their blades clashed and Siwoo cautiously distanced himself again as a result.
He ditched his flashy, but ineffective style and created a shield this time.
The shield covered half of his body as he carefully searched for an opening.
Haah
He had barely even moved, yet he already started sweating.
It felt like an invisible pressure was bearing down on him, as if a thick padding was being pressed onto him.
Despite him knowing that she wouldnt harm him in any ways, her presence only grew even more imposing by the seconds.
Haaap!
He kicked off the ground at supersonic speed.
This time, he put all his strength into swinging his sword right from the beginning so that at least she wouldnt be able to block him in awkward positions.
His target was the center.
He swung his sword forcefully, aiming to cut her body in half by her waist.
-Thunk!
But, as he heard that resounding sound, he was momentarily stunned.
Even though he swung his sword with all his might, Tiphereth still blocked it effortlessly.
Normally, when two objects collided with this much force, theyd make a loud bang or crash, but this time, they barely made any sound at all.
All he could hear was a faint noise, like someone plucking the strings of a musical instrument.
Not only that, his hands didnt even feel any impact from the clash.
Nevertheless, he wasnt planning to retreat.
Or if he had just handled his covenant a little bit more smoothly
She wouldnt need to start teaching him from scratch like this.
But, having lived through a lot and met various martial artists, Tiphereth already figured most things out.
His talent for martial arts was vague at best, hopeless at worst.
Even with Ravis covenant and her guidance, it still wouldnt help him.
The barrier of talent was insurmountable.
Considering his outstanding magical abilities, it seemed more practical for him to focus on that instead.
Which meant, it would be better for her to compensate him for the misunderstandings in some other way.
But, she already made a promise.
Even if he decided to quit halfway, shed do her best to train him.
Im not good at breaking things down step by step, so youve got to learn how to use your body by actually using it.
Eloa clenched her fist, taking a stance.
Trying to keep up, Siwoo followed her awkwardly.
If you arent fully focused, you wont keep up with me.
Im ready.
Dont worry, youll get the hang of it when you give it a shot.
The sound of a soft step echoed from the floor.
Eloa closed the gap between them instantly, slipping into one side of Siwoos arms.
Even without a weapon in hand, the covenant reacted to Eloas movements.
Siwoo, attempting to counter her sudden attack, extended his fist.
However, Eloa deftly deflected his blow with her elbow and proceeded to grab his wrist.
Oof!
And she flipped his body.
His body floated briefly before landing somewhat roughly on the ground.
He barely had time to process what had just happened.
Looking up, he found Tiphereth peering down at him with her stern, magenta eyes.
The key is using your body at will. Without that as a foundation, no matter how fancy your techniques or martial arts are, they wont mean much.
I think I understand what youre trying to say.
Your attacks left too many openings.
Siwoo dusted himself off as he got back on his feet.
Since he couldnt use mana to strengthen his body, he was only as strong as your average male.
Without the armor to protect his body, he was badly shaken by the blow.
But, if this was all he got from this training, he wouldnt have bothered asking for it in the first place.
This time, it was him who took the initiative and charged.
Eloa blocked his punch with her hand and then lightly tapped his stomach with her palm.
Even so, he felt like she was shoving him by the abdomen.
Ugh!
As the force of Eloas counter sent him flying through the air, Siwoo let out a groan.
While not as excruciating as the occasional intense pain he felt, it was enough to make him stress out.
Prepare for the case when your attack gets blocked. Youd have to think about your next move before that happens.
Ughy-yeah It hurts a bit
Pain can be a wake-up call. Remember it with your body so you dont repeat the same mistake.
After that, they continued their spar.
If your footwork becomes predictable, it will become easier for your opponents to find your openings.
When you plan to strike, dont stare at the spot too hard.
Dont overly rely on brute force. It wont work on someone stronger than you.
Keep your center of gravity in the middle. A shaky center leads to stumbling even with a simple misstep.
After each of her moves, Tiphereth dished out advice.
Two hours passed, Siwoos body showed signs of wear and tear.
All this time, Tiphereth had been relentlessly tossing, pushing and tapping his body.
But, he couldnt even touch a strand of her clothing.
Exhausted, gasping for breath, he collapsed on the rooftop floor.
Sweat flowed from all over his body, soaking not only his shirt but also his underwear.
I guess well have to call it a day.
Continuing the training would only be a waste of time, so Tiphereth decided to wrap it up for the day.
Throughout the session, she controlled her strength.
After all, she had no plans to cause him serious injury.
But, if he lacked talent and determination, it was natural that hed fall behind.
Thats probably a better path for him, though.
Yesthank youfor today
Struggling to get up, Siwoo decided to lay the back of his head on the ground and shut his eyes.
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Chapter 219: Reminiscence (3)
Reminiscence (3)
1.
The Shadow Plate Armor.
When Siwoo first put it on, he did feel that it was a little impractical, like something out of a video game.Read latest chapters at nov(e)lbin.com Only
It clung tightly to his body, lacking the unnecessary add-ons that made it seem unable to absorb the impact of a hit.
But, it was precisely because of this that he had benefited greatly from the black armor.
The snug fit allowed him to move quickly and on top of that, it gave him a power boost, just like a powered suit.
Instead of the usual shock-absorbing function that an armor had, it relied on the unique Law of Shadows, a material that was unlike anything else.
Throughout his battles, the armor had been a reliable ally, saving him and assisting him numerous times.
He was well aware of his own strength.
With the armor on, he could probably wreck buildings only with his bare hands.
He should also be able to cleave a cargo truck in half.
That was why, when he thought that he needed to use this heavy-duty weapon against a petite woman like Tiphereth, he felt a little awkward.
With the longsword in her hand, the woman looked so delicate that Siwoo momentarily forgot that she was a 23rd rank witch.
But then
The moment she gripped her sword and assumed her stance.
Siwoo realized that he was making a fool of himself.
Her body remained steadfast and still.
Though she seemed relaxed, it was clear that she would be able to react in an instant.
Her eyes stayed focused, following Siwoos every move.
Come.
He could hear her words clearly, even so, he couldnt move his body easily.
Until now, he thought that he had become pretty good at swordsmanship by waving his weapon recklessly.
He thought that he had developed the ability to reflexively spot his opponents openings and wield the sword and shield freely, as if they were his limbs.
No one would be able to point out any of his shortcomings, he believed that was the case.
But, seeing the Duchess, he couldnt even see any visible openings whatsoever.
She only held her sword in one hand, lowering its tip to the ground, but he couldnt find any openings that he could exploit.
Seeing his hesitation, Eloa encouraged him.
I wont hurt you, just show me what youve got.
Got it
Trying to test the gap between their strength, he extended his arm and swung his sword.
Eloas response was simple.
Before he could even complete his swing.
Her blade, as if sliding into the trajectory, completely nullified the force of his swing.
Ugh!
His attack was thwarted before it even started.
It wasnt even a matter of strength.
She didnt even use much mana for that move.
The strength she exerted was only half of Siwoos.
In other words, she managed to effortlessly block his attack with only a quarter of her usual strength plus a little bit of a sleight of hand.
Again.
-Clang!
Tiphereth swung her sword, their blades clashed and Siwoo cautiously distanced himself again as a result.
He ditched his flashy, but ineffective style and created a shield this time.
The shield covered half of his body as he carefully searched for an opening.
Haah
He had barely even moved, yet he already started sweating.
It felt like an invisible pressure was bearing down on him, as if a thick padding was being pressed onto him.
Despite him knowing that she wouldnt harm him in any ways, her presence only grew even more imposing by the seconds.
Haaap!
He kicked off the ground at supersonic speed.
This time, he put all his strength into swinging his sword right from the beginning so that at least she wouldnt be able to block him in awkward positions.
His target was the center.
He swung his sword forcefully, aiming to cut her body in half by her waist.
-Thunk!
But, as he heard that resounding sound, he was momentarily stunned.
Even though he swung his sword with all his might, Tiphereth still blocked it effortlessly.
Normally, when two objects collided with this much force, theyd make a loud bang or crash, but this time, they barely made any sound at all.
All he could hear was a faint noise, like someone plucking the strings of a musical instrument.
Not only that, his hands didnt even feel any impact from the clash.
Nevertheless, he wasnt planning to retreat.
Or if he had just handled his covenant a little bit more smoothly
She wouldnt need to start teaching him from scratch like this.
But, having lived through a lot and met various martial artists, Tiphereth already figured most things out.
His talent for martial arts was vague at best, hopeless at worst.
Even with Ravis covenant and her guidance, it still wouldnt help him.
The barrier of talent was insurmountable.
Considering his outstanding magical abilities, it seemed more practical for him to focus on that instead.
Which meant, it would be better for her to compensate him for the misunderstandings in some other way.
But, she already made a promise.
Even if he decided to quit halfway, shed do her best to train him.
Im not good at breaking things down step by step, so youve got to learn how to use your body by actually using it.
Eloa clenched her fist, taking a stance.
Trying to keep up, Siwoo followed her awkwardly.
If you arent fully focused, you wont keep up with me.
Im ready.
Dont worry, youll get the hang of it when you give it a shot.
The sound of a soft step echoed from the floor.
Eloa closed the gap between them instantly, slipping into one side of Siwoos arms.
Even without a weapon in hand, the covenant reacted to Eloas movements.
Siwoo, attempting to counter her sudden attack, extended his fist.
However, Eloa deftly deflected his blow with her elbow and proceeded to grab his wrist.
Oof!
And she flipped his body.
His body floated briefly before landing somewhat roughly on the ground.
He barely had time to process what had just happened.
Looking up, he found Tiphereth peering down at him with her stern, magenta eyes.
The key is using your body at will. Without that as a foundation, no matter how fancy your techniques or martial arts are, they wont mean much.
I think I understand what youre trying to say.
Your attacks left too many openings.
Siwoo dusted himself off as he got back on his feet.
Since he couldnt use mana to strengthen his body, he was only as strong as your average male.
Without the armor to protect his body, he was badly shaken by the blow.
But, if this was all he got from this training, he wouldnt have bothered asking for it in the first place.
This time, it was him who took the initiative and charged.
Eloa blocked his punch with her hand and then lightly tapped his stomach with her palm.
Even so, he felt like she was shoving him by the abdomen.
Ugh!
As the force of Eloas counter sent him flying through the air, Siwoo let out a groan.
While not as excruciating as the occasional intense pain he felt, it was enough to make him stress out.
Prepare for the case when your attack gets blocked. Youd have to think about your next move before that happens.
Ughy-yeah It hurts a bit
Pain can be a wake-up call. Remember it with your body so you dont repeat the same mistake.
After that, they continued their spar.
If your footwork becomes predictable, it will become easier for your opponents to find your openings.
When you plan to strike, dont stare at the spot too hard.
Dont overly rely on brute force. It wont work on someone stronger than you.
Keep your center of gravity in the middle. A shaky center leads to stumbling even with a simple misstep.
After each of her moves, Tiphereth dished out advice.
Two hours passed, Siwoos body showed signs of wear and tear.
All this time, Tiphereth had been relentlessly tossing, pushing and tapping his body.
But, he couldnt even touch a strand of her clothing.
Exhausted, gasping for breath, he collapsed on the rooftop floor.
Sweat flowed from all over his body, soaking not only his shirt but also his underwear.
I guess well have to call it a day.
Continuing the training would only be a waste of time, so Tiphereth decided to wrap it up for the day.
Throughout the session, she controlled her strength.
After all, she had no plans to cause him serious injury.
But, if he lacked talent and determination, it was natural that hed fall behind.
Thats probably a better path for him, though.
Yesthank youfor today
Struggling to get up, Siwoo decided to lay the back of his head on the ground and shut his eyes.
Chapter 219: Reminiscence 3 Reminiscence 3 1.The Shadow Plate Armor.When Siwoo first put it on, he did feel that it was a little impractical, like something out of a video game.Read latest chapters at novelbin.com OnlyIt clung tightly to his body, lacking the unnecessary add-ons that made it seem unable to absorb the impact of a hit.But, it was precisely because of this that he had benefited greatly from the black armor.The snug fit allowed him to move quickly and on top of that, it gave him a power boost, just like a powered suit.Instead of the usual shock-absorbing function that an armor had, it relied on the unique Law of Shadows, a material that was unlike anything else.Throughout his battles, the armor had been a reliable ally, saving him and assisting him numerous times.He was well aware of his own strength.With the armor on, he could probably wreck buildings only with his bare hands.He should also be able to cleave a cargo truck in half.That was why, when he thought that he needed to use this heavy-duty weapon against a petite woman like Tiphereth, he felt a little awkward.With the longsword in her hand, the woman looked so delicate that Siwoo momentarily forgot that she was a 23rd rank witch.But thenThe moment she gripped her sword and assumed her stance.Siwoo realized that he was making a fool of himself.Her body remained steadfast and still.Though she seemed relaxed, it was clear that she would be able to react in an instant.Her eyes stayed focused, following Siwoos every move.Come.He could hear her words clearly, even so, he couldnt move his body easily.Until now, he thought that he had become pretty good at swordsmanship by waving his weapon recklessly.He thought that he had developed the ability to reflexively spot his opponents openings and wield the sword and shield freely, as if they were his limbs.No one would be able to point out any of his shortcomings, he believed that was the case.But, seeing the Duchess, he couldnt even see any visible openings whatsoever.She only held her sword in one hand, lowering its tip to the ground, but he couldnt find any openings that he could exploit.Seeing his hesitation, Eloa encouraged him.I wont hurt you, just show me what youve got.Got itTrying to test the gap between their strength, he extended his arm and swung his sword.Eloas response was simple.Before he could even complete his swing.Her blade, as if sliding into the trajectory, completely nullified the force of his swing.Ugh!His attack was thwarted before it even started.It wasnt even a matter of strength.She didnt even use much mana for that move.The strength she exerted was only half of Siwoos.In other words, she managed to effortlessly block his attack with only a quarter of her usual strength plus a little bit of a sleight of hand.Again. -Clang!Tiphereth swung her sword, their blades clashed and Siwoo cautiously distanced himself again as a result.He ditched his flashy, but ineffective style and created a shield this time.The shield covered half of his body as he carefully searched for an opening.HaahHe had barely even moved, yet he already started sweating.It felt like an invisible pressure was bearing down on him, as if a thick padding was being pressed onto him.Despite him knowing that she wouldnt harm him in any ways, her presence only grew even more imposing by the seconds.Haaap!He kicked off the ground at supersonic speed.This time, he put all his strength into swinging his sword right from the beginning so that at least she wouldnt be able to block him in awkward positions.His target was the center.He swung his sword forcefully, aiming to cut her body in half by her waist. -Thunk!But, as he heard that resounding sound, he was momentarily stunned.Even though he swung his sword with all his might, Tiphereth still blocked it effortlessly.Normally, when two objects collided with this much force, theyd make a loud bang or crash, but this time, they barely made any sound at all.All he could hear was a faint noise, like someone plucking the strings of a musical instrument.Not only that, his hands didnt even feel any impact from the clash.Nevertheless, he wasnt planning to retreat.Or if he had just handled his covenant a little bit more smoothlyShe wouldnt need to start teaching him from scratch like this.But, having lived through a lot and met various martial artists, Tiphereth already figured most things out.His talent for martial arts was vague at best, hopeless at worst.Even with Ravis covenant and her guidance, it still wouldnt help him.The barrier of talent was insurmountable.Considering his outstanding magical abilities, it seemed more practical for him to focus on that instead.Which meant, it would be better for her to compensate him for the misunderstandings in some other way.But, she already made a promise.Even if he decided to quit halfway, shed do her best to train him.Im not good at breaking things down step by step, so youve got to learn how to use your body by actually using it.Eloa clenched her fist, taking a stance.Trying to keep up, Siwoo followed her awkwardly.If you arent fully focused, you wont keep up with me.Im ready.Dont worry, youll get the hang of it when you give it a shot.The sound of a soft step echoed from the floor.Eloa closed the gap between them instantly, slipping into one side of Siwoos arms.Even without a weapon in hand, the covenant reacted to Eloas movements.Siwoo, attempting to counter her sudden attack, extended his fist.However, Eloa deftly deflected his blow with her elbow and proceeded to grab his wrist.Oof!And she flipped his body.His body floated briefly before landing somewhat roughly on the ground.He barely had time to process what had just happened.Looking up, he found Tiphereth peering down at him with her stern, magenta eyes.The key is using your body at will. Without that as a foundation, no matter how fancy your techniques or martial arts are, they wont mean much.I think I understand what youre trying to say.Your attacks left too many openings.Siwoo dusted himself off as he got back on his feet.Since he couldnt use mana to strengthen his body, he was only as strong as your average male.Without the armor to protect his body, he was badly shaken by the blow.But, if this was all he got from this training, he wouldnt have bothered asking for it in the first place.This time, it was him who took the initiative and charged.Eloa blocked his punch with her hand and then lightly tapped his stomach with her palm.Even so, he felt like she was shoving him by the abdomen.Ugh!As the force of Eloas counter sent him flying through the air, Siwoo let out a groan.While not as excruciating as the occasional intense pain he felt, it was enough to make him stress out.Prepare for the case when your attack gets blocked. Youd have to think about your next move before that happens.Ughy-yeah It hurts a bitPain can be a wake-up call. Remember it with your body so you dont repeat the same mistake.After that, they continued their spar.If your footwork becomes predictable, it will become easier for your opponents to find your openings.When you plan to strike, dont stare at the spot too hard.Dont overly rely on brute force. It wont work on someone stronger than you.Keep your center of gravity in the middle. A shaky center leads to stumbling even with a simple misstep.After each of her moves, Tiphereth dished out advice.Two hours passed, Siwoos body showed signs of wear and tear.All this time, Tiphereth had been relentlessly tossing, pushing and tapping his body.But, he couldnt even touch a strand of her clothing.Exhausted, gasping for breath, he collapsed on the rooftop floor.Sweat flowed from all over his body, soaking not only his shirt but also his underwear.I guess well have to call it a day.Continuing the training would only be a waste of time, so Tiphereth decided to wrap it up for the day.Throughout the session, she controlled her strength.After all, she had no plans to cause him serious injury.But, if he lacked talent and determination, it was natural that hed fall behind. Thats probably a better path for him, though.Yesthank youfor todayStruggling to get up, Siwoo decided to lay the back of his head on the ground and shut his eyes.
