The old man's words were calm and smooth, and although there was suspicion of boasting, at least it didn't sound like an improvised story.

Thor didn't question anything, nor did he express his admiration for the cruelty of the old man's broken leg in danger, he was actually stunned.

There were too many things in the old man's words, and Thor didn't know where Kampt was, let alone what the so-called promotion was, but these were not the most important things.

What shocked him the most was that the innate ability of "Meditation Vision" could actually grow! If his dark vision could be broadened to a distance of ten paces...... , which is so important for survival.

It's like a door suddenly opening somewhere outside of your imagination, and behind the door is a mystery and unknown that you've never set foot in.

The old man was very satisfied with Thor's stunned reaction, and he looked at Thor, his sluggish eyes gradually becoming sharper.

"So are you ready? Embark on the great path of warrior, and from then on you will enter a vast world full of adventures, where strange things you never dreamed of. ”

Thor nodded almost without hesitation, not caring about the old man's demagoguery in his heart, in his opinion, it didn't matter what path he embarked on, as long as it was more conducive to survival.

For an orphan in the countryside, any seemingly humble opportunity has a reason to be seized.

"Very well, before you show your worthless determination, I'll tell you what a warrior is. ”

"Wherever is most dangerous, whether in the ranks or in the wilderness, is where the warrior should be. ”

"Unlike the cowardly wastes who only dare to hide behind the team and throw a few fireballs and shoot a few bows and arrows, the warrior is often the class with the highest casualty rate in the group, because no matter what comes, the warrior is always the one who stands in the way. ”

"They are a strong shield, a stubborn iron, the embodiment of blood, an indomitable legend. ”

"No matter in adversity or danger, you can shed blood, you can lose your life, but you must have the courage to face life and death at any time, can you do this?"

Facing the old man's aggressive gaze, Thor turned his head to avoid the other party's splashing saliva and muttered:

"But didn't you flee from the wilderness yourself......?"

The old man rolled his eyes at Thor's sudden words, and then roared:

“...... Idiot! That's a tactical evacuation! Evacuation! You know?"

Next, the old man began his first lesson.

He said that a warrior is a complex profession in which the warrior acts as both the sword of the team and the shield of the team when necessary. In the Pre-Dark Calendar of the Old Kingdom and the Illuminated Calendar, warriors could even be the best characters in the team.

However, since entering the Dark Calendar, the continent has been covered in darkness, archers have lost their vision, and knights can no longer charge on horseback. With the decline of these characteristic professions, the world's positioning of warriors has gradually become blurred.

One might judge a swordsman with a sword and a magician with a wand, but it is difficult to judge a warrior.

Theoretically, whether it's a dagger, a longsword, a meteor hammer, or a tomahawk, a short spear, a knight's spear, a true warrior must be able to skillfully use any weapon to achieve damage and destruction.

However, due to the difference in strength between individuals and the consideration of their own balance, most warriors tend to choose the sword as a specialized weapon, which is why people often confuse swordsmen with warriors.

The old man pointed out that the biggest difference between a warrior and a swordsman is faith.

Most swordsmen tend to believe in the sword in their hands, believing that the sword is justice and truth.

With a long sword in their hand, they can travel through the forest and leaves, and if necessary, they can also use the blade in their hand to make their voices heard.

The source of a warrior's beliefs varies from person to person, or everyone can become a warrior.

For the king, for the salvation of the world, for the loved ones to hear a beautiful story before going to bed. In short, what you are fighting for, what is your faith.

After talking about the meaning of the existence of the warrior, and some basic tactical theories, at the end of the day's lessons, the old man suddenly asked a question.

"What would you do if one day you were besieged by three powerful enemies whose strength was far superior to yours and sealed off all your chances of escape?"

Thor listened inexplicably, since all the prerequisites have been fixed, and there is no way to escape from the strength, this is a mortal situation, so what else can be done except wait for death.

The question seemed pointless, but Thor felt that the old man should not use this kind of question to entertain himself.

"It's just a simple assessment, if you pass, I'll continue to guide you through some practical exercises tomorrow. ”

"If you can't get through, then you don't need to send food anymore, and the so-called learning ends here, and the friendship of a meal is worth it. ”

"You can think about it and tell me your answer tomorrow. The old man finally said.

——————

"My answer is that I will choose a way to die and try to preserve the last dignity. ”

"But I think the point is not in the outcome, but in the precedent of the situation. ”

"If I'm cautious enough before then, I might be able to detect the enemy's malice in advance through some channels. As long as I have the first opportunity, I can lay out them one by one in the shadows. Even if I find out that the comer is invincible, I can take the opportunity to escape while I still have the strength to spare. ”

"In short, when the three-person siege was formed, I had no chance to correct my mistakes. I made a mistake for not paying attention to the enemy until then and ended up putting myself in danger. ”

"Then at the end of the day, I'm going to die. ”

Thor didn't know what to give to the strange question that the old man left yesterday, so he could only say something in bits and pieces, trying to express his thoughts as clearly as possible.

There was no expression of appreciation or refuge on the old man's face, and he took over the topic after listening to Saul's answer in silence.

"Good, at least you have an idea of your own. ”

"What comes out of this question is what I really want to tell you. ”

"Even if you are lucky enough to have a life and you won't encounter too many twists and turns, there will always be many opportunities to see other people's unsolved problems during your journey. ”

"Let you see, not to let you feel the impermanence of the world, but to learn from it and develop a habit of empathy, if you are in the game, how to break the game. ”

"Learning from the failures of others for your own use should help you in your future adventures and in the fact that you are an orphan struggling in the world as a weak body. ”

"Remember, before you decide to do something you're not sure about, it's better to plan ahead than to survive after the fact. And even if the situation is favorable, you must observe carefully and carefully, cherish every opportunity to take the lead, and always be a hunter hiding in the dark. ”

After saying that, the old man ended the topic and started a new day's lessons.

Although what the old man said sounded like some empty truth, Saul was still very grateful, and he couldn't help but think of a sentence he had read in a certain book:

"The true masters often travel from country to country, and most of them may have great skills, but they may not be good teachers. Because they will only teach you what you want to know, but they will never teach you everything they know. ”

By this standard, the old man in front of him may be a reliable mentor.

Yesterday I finished talking about the meaning of the existence of fighters and some tactical theories, and today we have entered the stage of actual combat practice.

From the basic sword holding posture, the strength and direction of the swing, to the simple actions such as slashing, slashing, teasing, stabbing, and blocking. and then to a series of practical basic swordsmanship skills such as body slashing, flirting, stabbing, staggered slashing, and over-the-shoulder slashing.

The old man's narration was very complicated and detailed, but he could not demonstrate it himself, so he could only carry a branch there and put it into action, and then the old man guided and corrected it through words.

Techniques that he had never mastered before began to creep in Thor's mind.

For three whole days, except for sleeping, Thor stayed with the old man.

For three days, Thor greedily and attentively experienced every word the old man said, and even if he couldn't understand it for a while, he would try his best to memorize it.

The old man was not joking, his time was indeed running out, and he often stopped coughing after a few words, and occasionally vomited blood. There were some abnormal ulcers on the surface of his body, and purple-black pus and blood flowed from the wound from time to time due to the toxicity in his body.

It was a visible exhaustion from the inside out, and Thor could clearly feel that time was stealing the old man's last bit of vitality.

Unfortunately, his poor knowledge could not tell what poison the old man had, so Thor could only dig up the carrion on the surface of the wound for the old man as much as he could, and then apply some herbs to the wound and do some simple treatment.

The next day, in addition to food, Thor brought with him an antidote and healing potion that he had prepared after repeated attempts.

He wasn't sure if his crappy potion apprenticeship was reliable, but he knew that even if the potions worked, the old man's physical condition would be irreparable.

By the third day, the old man's condition was getting worse and worse, his consciousness was gradually blurred, and even his speech became intermittent and weak.

"I've already taken you on the road, but unfortunately I don't have time to teach you more. ”

"Warrior cultivation is dreary and lonely most of the time, and I don't know how far you can go on this path. ”

"But you have to remember that no matter how many times you swing the sword, you have to remember not only the movements with your head, but also with your body. Let them sink deep into the bone marrow and become your body's instinct. ”

"These individual sword techniques are not very powerful on their own, and you have to use your surroundings when facing the enemy, combining them and using them with your own understanding. ”

"Also, no matter what you're fighting in the future or what kind of enemy you're facing, remember to stay calm. When the weapon in your hand becomes an extension of your will, then you will truly be a warrior. ”

After enduring the pain and leaving this instruction, the old man finally said:

"Today, I will teach you 'cohesion' as my last gift. ”