Act V: The Blood of the Raven (5)
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However, after Frick tried to teach Curt some of the basic techniques of the scribes, he soon discovered that Curt was right, and that his talent in the field of art was almost nil. I am afraid that even the children in the junior high school are better than him in this regard, because they are not so bad that they do not perform well even in the simplest columns.
Curt is like an apprentice who has just learned spells, and only uses techniques that simply cast magical powers, and can't even weave them into simple "phenomena". Frick noticed that the total amount of his mana, while unusually large, was in some way difficult to control.
Because of this incomprehensible nature, Curt's learning of spells basically ended in failure, and the magic power released had already escaped into the air before he could form a Rubik's Cube, and it was completely impossible to form a corresponding phenomenon - I am afraid that it would be more efficient to simply shoot magic power.
After trying again and again, the two finally gave up, as Flick confirmed that the nature of Curt's magic did not only affect the basic composition of the Rubik's Cube. Even though the Book of Illusions is quite devoid of the logic and operation of spells compared to spells, Curt still can't make the simplest structure take shape.
So after a period of rest, Curt dragged a variety of weapons from a nearby storeroom, and let Flick choose one of them to train on. Soon, Flick noticed one thingβjust as Curt wasn't good at spells, he wasn't good at using cold weapons.
He had known that Curt Leinster preferred to use heavier two-handed weapons, such as swords, spears, halberds, and warhammers, which required a long time of training to master, and moved with ease and dexterity like a useless toy. And although he also insists on exercising, he is far weaker than Curt in terms of physical strength and strength, and at most it is stronger than an ordinary person.
"If you lived two or three hundred years ago, you would have become a good Imperial Knight. β
Watching Curt wield a crow-beaked war hammer as he pleased, Frick couldn't help but sigh at the athletic skill: "Maybe it will also make outstanding achievements on the battlefields in various places, making the Leinster family one of the few famous families in China, and even leaving a strong mark in history." β
It was hard for him to say whether this was a misfortune or not, because Curt's talent had almost lost the stage on which it could be used and gradually reduced to a skill that was only valuable on a few occasions. Perhaps he himself understands that no matter how strong his hand-to-hand combat ability is, he has no chance of winning in the face of the dense firepower of the mechanic.
Perhaps in this day and age, the group that still uses cold weapons as its main weapon to fight is left with only the adventurers who must fight monsters. And if it weren't for the fact that they had to be on the lookout for demonic creatures lurking in the shadows, they would have preferred to use the simpler and more powerful Mechanic Gun.
"This kind of thing...... Of course I do!"
He took a big step forward as he spoke, slashing his long, raised knife from top to bottom with a log in front of him. The fancy-free slash may seem straightforward, but it's straightforward and effective, slicing through a log that needs to be hugged by two people in the blink of an eye.
This is a foundation that Frick has not yet fully grasped, and it clearly shows the gap between the two.
Frick didn't know much about the use of swords in the past, and like most people thought that with enough force or sharp enough swords, he could cut things beautifully. However, under Curt's explanation, he gradually understood how to use this type of weapon correctly.
After all, swords are not clubs, and their blades are often only a few millimeters thick, which is simply not at the same level as blunt weapons. Therefore, no matter how much force the user exerts, as long as the direction of the knife is slightly wrong, it will not be able to cut the target, and the counter-impact force will cause irreparable damage to the sword.
"This is the basis of fighting with a sword, after all, you can't always slap the enemy with the side of the blade. Curt once explained to Frick, "If the knife is fired at the right angle, it will often be like passing through air at a soft target, with no resistance." β
During the slashing process, the angle of the sword's edge must be exactly the same as the direction in which the blade is traveling, and it must pass through the target in a straight line. In this way, the edge can generate a huge pressure to break the surface tension of the target, passing through the target with minimal resistance and cutting the object.
If that's what Flick learned from Curt, then he's pretty sure that this knife-wielding style of fighting is clearly not for him. The way to operate the weapon can be learned, and the skill of slashing can be practiced, but Flick can see that the difference between himself and the other party is not the accumulation of experience.
Curt was enough to cut an entire log with a single blow that was the perfect combination of skill, speed, and power that Flick would never have been able to do in his lifetime. He had tried to pick up Curt's long knife during training, but he couldn't wield it as easily as Curt.
It wasn't easy at all - he thought it was just a weapon similar to a half-sword, but when he actually held it in his hand, he realized that the center of gravity of the long knife was obviously more forward. As Frick slashed the long knife at the log as Curt instructed, he could clearly feel that he was being pulled by the blade, and he had to adjust his pace and position frequently to maintain his balance, otherwise he would probably be carried away by the weight of the weapon.
"There is no doubt that you should consider some light weapons. β
Curt took the long knife back from Flick's hand and said with a seemingly relaxed attitude: "For example, a light one-handed weapon such as a saber or a sword staff, I think it is good enough for street fighting, and can flexibly grapple with the enemy." And you don't have to cut the enemy in two, even if it's just tearing the skin and cutting the flesh to this extent, you can easily take away a person's combat ability. β
No one has ever forced a scribe to use pen and paper in combat, just as a scrivener in modern warfare has moved away from the traditional perception of a cane, and the equipment of armed scriveners has often changed according to needs, the most common of which is a light cold weapon or a mechanic that can be used with one hand - because they are not only easy to use, but also capable of sufficient combat effectiveness.
What's more, when you can simply kill your enemies by slitting their throats, why do you need to force them into a ball of minced meat?
Even Curt doesn't use his long knife to face all enemies, and even throws unstable bursting potions at enemies if necessary. According to him, when he hunts monsters in the wilderness, he sometimes sets traps in the area where the target is active.
"Then again, you should think about how you fight - if you put your ability to read information to good use, I'm afraid no one will be able to beat you. As if thinking of something, Curt suddenly said, "Although it is difficult for me to understand the form in which the ability of 'vision' you mentioned will be projected into consciousness, since it is a different ability, it should be well developed." β
In the previous simulations between the two, Flick had been able to dodge Curt's attacks from the dead end on several occasions, much to his surprise. It stands to reason that Flick couldn't keep up with Curt in terms of speed or reflexes, so he shouldn't have been able to successfully dodge Curt's slash in that situation.
In response to Curt's question, Flick claimed to have used the Scrivener's ability to gather intelligence, and that he had seen through Curt's next move before he attacked, so that he could react at the slightest moment. However, these were just disguises, because before he could see through Curt's movements, Curt had already appeared in the blind spot, and at that time, he was reminded that what he avoided was actually the uncontrollable perception.
Frick still hasn't succeeded in understanding how his abilities developed by William Coulter should be controlled, but it is undeniable that this ability has saved him many times - and if it weren't for the unknown power that keeps alerting him to the dangers ahead, he would have been sent to the grave by his enemies.
"In fact, weapons such as metal-tipped canes or short spears are easier to handle than swords, and if they are only used to deal with rogue villains, such equipment is both concealed and convenient. However, after seeing Flick's combat skills, Curt gave this advice, "Deliberately imitating my movements won't help you, and if you get used to it, it can be troublesome later." β
To sum up what Curt said, it is that he thinks Flick is not fit to learn his own fighting style because the gap between them is too great. Many things that may be taken for granted by Curt are almost physical limits that are beyond the reach of a lifetime for Frick.
And he also thinks that Frick doesn't need to put too much energy into learning how to use cold weapons - if only for self-defense, it is enough to have a light weapon in place. Since he was a scrivener, he should make good use of the abilities he had mastered through study.
If you're just talking about the ability to use magic to fight, the Book of Illusions may be far less useful than spells, and it requires a lot of preparation. However, if the ability to gather information and interpret it in a short period of time through magic can be well developed, it can be surprisingly effective in battle.