The next day I woke up with a aching body. The overexertion is showing its effect. I knew the entire day I was going to feel sluggish. I didn't immediately leaved the inn for the house deed I got last night. An entire afternoon of practise on knife techniques and elephant misty body. My intake of food has increased too so I paid for a meal more than twice compared to last times.
There was a bit of progress on dagger technique but again like always no progress in " Elephant misty body " .
This goes on for two and half months without any changes. After I sold the house deed, I bought a broad sword basic manual which had affiliation with fire element " Crimson wave sword art " expensive but well paid besides that I also bought different type of plants to see its effect on lambs, rooster, goats, pig etc in the backyard of the inn. It was basically a slaughterhouse for meat served in a so -called restaurant on the ground floor. I made some medicines and poisons in the end after destroying all of those plants. To be honest, monkey is a better choice since its internal analogy is too similar to humans but I didn't really have that much time to go out and catch some so I just experimented with lambs and pigs.
After all that training, my body has grown bulky at the very least. A dim but sharp glim could be seen in my eyes.
Most importantly, I remember the basis of the system. In that dream, I had once made a nano chip for my exclusive use. The basic principle in the beginning was storage, analysis, deduction and result. It was supposed to work on these four basic principles as this was how it was programmed. So it concluded that, unlike I thought in the beginning , I could improve at whatever level I wanted just by using points as nothing but a pipe dream. If the technique contains 4 levels and I have parts for 2 of them, then I could at most level if up to 2 not 4 or above. I either need knowledge of other parts or incorporate a new idea.
I suddenly swung the broadsword in my hand as a thin layer of red fire enveloped it.
BOOOM, a huge sound like crackers could be heard in the radius of a kilometer. The scope of the effect wasn't too big just around the part the great sword could reach but it completely charred that specific area in black color. The sword was a bit red too in color.
I was panting like I was suffocating but I still remember the feeling and so " natural energy " started surrounding me like a small whirlpool. A fiery feeling was spread through my entire body as it created a warm feeling in my body.
Since this was the first time, what I learned was that if you want to learn an element affiliated with martial arts, you need to break the " Mind Gate ". The gate is basically a connection to the specific element which I called initiation, only after this I could improve an ability with my points like With my '' Military dagger art " and '' Blending ". The theory is simple, you try to break the '' gate " and you get a connection and next time you just need to meditate to feel the element with a calm mind and energy converse in the " mind gate " near eyebrows and it will make your body stronger at least from outside and you store it for specific attacks which depends on what type of technique it is, in case of non affiliated martial arts or let you convert that element energy into that specific element in case of affiliated martial arts move just like I did it in my last attack and create a thin film of fire on sword.
After all that observation what I do realise is that humans have a body limit which should be at grandmaster level or probably above cause even if your body is strong when you move really fast, will your heart be able to take it! , will not your arteries burst with that sort of power!. Let's take an example, if humans move at the speed of sound, probably even if the outer frame is strong, your lungs will not work and even will get punctured. Generally, everyone uses some sorts of martial arts to counter these effects. As in solely relying on the body to counter these, data is incomplete.
For now, I have no answer for this, the reason is a lack of proper specimens. I have already worked on that issue for now. Last time, I accidentally discovered the solution for arteries and now I will probably use that same technique to see if it works on other organs, just I need live humans.
' This is for my development ' I started muttering these, then I remembered I did the same thing in the dream too. So I let out a laugh while silently sighing.
Ding~~
After an hour of practise, I heard a sound which filled me with elation.
[ Martial arts status:- Misty elephant body ( proceed with caution ) , Blending ( level 4 ) , Unnamed ( level 2 ) , Crimson broad sword art ( level 2 )
Body status :- Strength:- 15 , Endurance:- 9, Agility :- 9 , defense:- 9 , 1 remaining points too add ]
Now, it took me about 14 points to reach from level 2 of " blending " to 4 like 6 and 8 points respectively and I reached level 2 just with training.
" Crimson broad sword art " had a total of 5 levels. And it took 7 points to reach level 2 and I again reached level 1 with pure hard work and by wasting some extra time when I could have used the system.
After so much time though, my arteries are finally ready to cultivate the elephant misty body, the reason is that, this martial art requires a person to have really either strong or have flexibility in them cause it basically helps you cultivate the body, the initial condition is rare though and the gains which he will get if he is that talented from cultivating will be far less than any other technique. That is the reason for this art to be so neglected.
After 3 hour of training with special movements and all. Finally.
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[ Martial arts status:- Misty elephant body ( initiate ) , Blending ( level 4 ) , Unnamed ( level 2 ) , Crimson broad sword art ( level 2 )
Body status :- Strength:- 15 , Endurance:- 9 , Agility :- 9 , defense:- 9 , 1 remaining points too add ]
Well...the effects are zero for now since it's not even level one. I know it's never gonna work out if I keep training normally. More than insight, body hardening technique requires a lot of time to succeed. So, I decided to use my system as it is connected through my entire nervous system through my brain. Like when i try to increase my strength, then it stimulates those particular nerve cells and my muscles automatically start working really fast inside the skin on a deeper level and after some time, though unlike with normal people training for months, it does it fast and more effectively in a scientific manner.
So I decided to work hard like kill some people, I don't have a choice. That competition is still half a month away and I want to improve. My dreams may make me feel like an adult who has lived for almost a century but I still can't forget my sister. Besides, even if we put her aside, I am still gonna improve, any time, any field I like, forever without stopping. That is probably a habit from dreams but I like it.
Next day, I decided to buy some things like smoked meat and all before travelling inside. Like usual when I was returning, a loud noise got my attention.
" You fucking whore, remember you are sold...not illegally but on paper by officially.. " a slightly old voice.
" Get away from me....please..please.....ahhh"
" ouch, bitch...you are ticking me off now " After that, a tragic cry was heard.
" and the fuck are y'all looking...go..go now! " Well, after he chased them away. It wasn't a pretty site, there were some 3 to 4 huge bear like guys of probably 7 feet with all sorts of scars and weapons, one of them holding a brown haired girl who is in a typical peasants clothes of brown colored full blouse and grey skirt till her knees giving a sister of elder sister expression even though she was probably young but her face especially her nose was broken completely, blood was flowing restlessly and some of the bones were visible in complete mishmash with other her face muscles. ( authors note { AN } :- so I am sorry about clothing sense, I am not good though for now, I know.I am still learning 😚 )
" You see that....none of these cowards are gonna come forward. You know why because we are from white whales and I am the one of the vice leaders, 2nd in command. I can command hundreds of people. Do you understand this" The guy with dark black hair and gauntlets said with a grin. She was silent, without any sound.
" It's not too bad you know...even becoming my concubine is a great fortune for you " He puts his face in front of her with a big smile, his grin is actually disgusting. He is literally saying, becoming your child machine no...fucktoy is a great fortune for her. I secretly gave this guy a thumbs up in manipulating words.
' Has she given up? ' I watched silently from both sides. Suddenly, she took a huge bite as she almost tore his nose off.
" Ahhh....you whore...how dare you " He started yelling as he took her head and slammed it on the ground with full power. He hit her again. Suddenly something clicked in my mind
' maybe she can speed up the plans but more time ' I kept muttering this in my mind as he keeps beating her. He sat on her as he kept hitting one punch after another. Though he kept hitting her in anger, she kept trying to save herself as she used both her hands to cover it. The result was that her hands were both purple red but she still is looking for a way.
' more time...she still had hope ' I still stood silently alone in a corner. This was already going bad, she had lost too much of her blood. Hopeful, anguish, scared, and desperation and in the end despair were all the stages I saw in her eyes.
' now's the time, she is shattered and ready to be made again' I thought as I moved towards them. All of them except that guy beating looked at me as one of them finally couldn't take it.
" Buzz off kid...can't you see our boss is busy " He said in a voice like he is roaring.
' wtf...my ears..why is he shouting ' I was kinda speechless but put one a smiling face.
" Ah, do you mind selling her.." I got directly to point as he showed a startled expression.
" one min " He goes back and says something to the guy beating her. As that guy got up while dragging her by her hair. I raised my eyebrows a little bit.
" Oi ..did you not listen what I said "
" I did but you really wanna buy her " Her face is disfigured for sure until there is some godly medicine who can help you recover her face bones.I don't know how she looked before and I have no intention of finding it either.
' Yeah....like fuck ' But ofcourse I didn't said it, I just nodded.
" 200 silver taels " This is not an extraordinary amount he is asking but an impossible amount. ( A family of 4 generally uses about 15 copper a day means 54 silver a year, well calculation could be a bit up and down but it's similar. 1 gold :- 100 silver and1 silver :- 100 copper )
' wow...he is high as fuck '
" hmmm...fuck off " I said that a bit softly and in a cheerful voice as I punched that guy who met was punching her in the middle of chest. Like a machine releasing piston, it made a dull sound as I closed the distance while he was still busy saying bullshitery.
Mnnnn, like a collision of metal, it made a vibrating sound but the other party can't stop coughing blood as he sat down.
' This punch is for their realization of how strong, I am ' well, with how pale their faces are, I know I am the strongest among them.
" So how much money were saying? " I asked lightly.
" 100 silver " He said after a great struggle but I kept watching him.
" fine...fine...just 50 sliver " yep, he is still high on drugs. Are there any drugs like that here anyway? I mean, he seriously doesn't think I am gonna pay any money. So I kept watching him with a smile like before.
" 23 silver...look I really can't go less than this..his father gambled on 23 silver. Any less and we are the one getting loss " I still watched him with a smile. He was clenching, gritting his hideous black teeth. Toothbrush could be used, I will probably make one for myself too, I don't wanna look like this idiot.
" Please 14...at least. I will pay the remaining 9 silver...I don't have any more than this. It wasn't even our money. All this was done by ' lieutenant colonel john Lewis '. he manages the entire underground market here, people play with his money and mostly lose and our work is to get the money back anyway. It's not our money you are taking but his. " well, he is scared. Yep..he is really scared. Though this was the plan, he wasn't scared too easily. And he didn't take a min revealing everything. Is he that type of person, unloyal but useful for death position. So...this time I spoke.
" Your life " Two words and it almost choke him from his tears. Damn this is disgusting, a grown up guy with a black teeth, probably too grown actually is on his knees begging for his life and face filled with tears and his snots.
" Sir...please "
" Use your other team members, " I said with a smile.
" Yeah....right " he said as his face turned a bit savage. Bully the weak and worship the strong, this is his motto probably I see.
After 10 min of shouting and beating, he got around 30 silver, which he showed to me. Until that time, I have already used some water to wash her wounds, and didn't touch her, it could cause an infection. she was unconscious the entire time.
" Disinfect her.." I slowly said as I was eating oats. It's crude and cheap and a food for common peasants. It's actually energy efficient. Just after grinding wheat grains.
After 10 min.
I was ready to move again on my trip.
' one subject for experiment and one follower ' I nodded as I gave him specific orders, ' Blending ' book and was on my way.
4 hours later later, I was in the same forest again but this time with proper preparation. Smoked meat, admit it..in any world unless you are a savage...no one likes raw meat. A map of forest and some medicines and poisons i made after reading all the book and experimenting non stop and an iron bow and some arrows with iron on their tip, and lastly mosquito repellent, it's more like a mild poison though.