Free Web NovelChapter 156: Chapter 77: Super-tier Sword Technique ’Kite Moon’! Elf Queen: You Want to Make Me Obedient, Too?
"You want to take a swing at me?"
Su Xuan looked puzzled when he saw Rosaline’s follow-up quest.
’What does this mean? Does Rosaline’s new insight into Swordsmanship have something to do with me?’
[Quest Description: Rosaline has gained a new insight into Swordsmanship. To help her improve further, you must purchase one hundred common-quality Iron Swords and explore the mysteries of Swordsmanship with her all night.]
[Quest Objective: Explore Swordsmanship!]
[Quest Reward: Unknown.]
Su Xuan’s brow furrowed. He didn’t understand why he needed to buy one hundred Iron Swords.
However, despite his confusion, he followed the quest’s instructions and purchased one hundred common-quality Iron Swords.
Each Iron Sword cost a mere 50 Copper Coins, meaning a hundred of them would only be 50 Silver Coins. If the quest reward was Super-tier Swordsmanship, it would be a much better deal than spending nearly a hundred Gold Coins on a Super-tier Skill Book.
CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!
Su Xuan piled the one hundred Iron Swords in the training room, then turned to Rosaline and asked, "Alright, what do you need me to do?"
Seeing this, Rosaline plunged the Oath Sword in her hand into the ground and said to Su Xuan, "Could you set up some Intermediate Training Puppets?"
"Of course."
As Su Xuan spoke, he handed an Iron Sword to Rosaline.
Afterward, he summoned three Intermediate Training Puppets in the training room.
Rosaline first casually swung the sword in her hand, feeling its weight, then focused her full attention on the Intermediate Training Puppets. freёwebnovel.com
She shot forward like a cheetah, her speed dazzling to the eye.
In the blink of an eye, she was in front of an Intermediate Training Puppet, the Iron Sword in her hand dancing lightly as she swung.
CLINK!
A sharp clang of metal on metal echoed through the training room. However, the moment Rosaline’s sword made contact with the Intermediate Training Puppet, the fragile blade instantly snapped in two.
Su Xuan saw this and stroked his chin in thought.
Apparently, the Iron Sword couldn’t withstand the force of Rosaline’s strike. Only a shallow gash was left on the Intermediate Training Puppet’s surface.
After all, its material was harder than steel. It was difficult to inflict any significant damage on an Intermediate Training Puppet with just a common-quality Iron Sword.
Even Rosaline’s High-tier Swordsmanship couldn’t compensate for the weapon’s inherent fragility. Not unless her Swordsmanship could transcend the ordinary.
"Again."
Rosaline requested of Su Xuan.
Su Xuan quickly handed her a new Iron Sword.
Then, she swung her sword at the Intermediate Training Puppet again.
CLINK!
Once more, the sharp clang of metal echoed through the room as the Iron Sword shattered.
This time, however, the gash on the Intermediate Training Puppet’s body was clearly deeper.
At the same time, a number appeared in Su Xuan’s vision—500!
And the previous strike was 486.
This was just Rosaline’s casual swing. If she used High-tier Swordsmanship, the number would probably exceed 2000!
"Again!"
Rosaline said firmly.
...
「In the blink of an eye, it was late at night.」
Of the hundred Iron Swords Su Xuan had purchased, only about forty remained, and the three Intermediate Training Puppets were riddled with damage.
Furthermore, the damage from Rosaline’s basic attack had increased to 1,000 points—a full fourfold increase from her initial strike!
"Should we switch to Advanced Training Puppets?"
Su Xuan asked Rosaline.
However, the Advanced Training Puppets might be too tough; their hardness was comparable to diamond. To even leave a mark on one would likely require a strike of over 2,000 points, a considerable challenge for Rosaline.
"No need. A stationary training puppet can hardly improve my Sword Technique any further." Rosaline shook her head, then turned her gaze to Su Xuan.
That glance made Su Xuan frown slightly.
’A moving training dummy... To get one of those, I’d have to reach the C-Level Player rating and officially found a Guild...’
’Wait a minute!’
Su Xuan suddenly realized. ’She wants to use *me* for practice!’
’This...’
’Fine!’
Su Xuan took a deep breath. ’Since I already agreed to help Rosaline, I have to see it through.’
"Alright, I can be your sparring partner," he said to Rosaline, praying silently.
’Clearly, if Rosaline wanted to improve her Sword Technique, she would give it her all.’
’There didn’t seem to be any other Guild members skilled in close combat. Even the Demon Spirit Doll dealt Soul Power damage, which wasn’t a matter of technical skill. It looked like only he, the Guild President, could fill this role.’
Su Xuan took out the Thunderfire Staff from his backpack, preparing to face a big battle!
"I’m starting."
Rosaline gently swung the blade, giving Su Xuan a warning.
"Wait!"
Su Xuan immediately stopped Rosaline, then quickly put on the Blazing Demon Armor.
Only after being fully armed was he ready to fight Rosaline.
The look in Rosaline’s brilliant eyes told Su Xuan that this would be completely different from their last Knight training session. If he didn’t put on armor, he feared he’d be too sore to get out of bed tomorrow.
’To ensure his own safety, he had to protect himself properly!’
"Alright."
Only after donning the Blazing Demon Armor did Su Xuan consider himself ready to fight.
The moment his voice fell, Rosaline took a light step and launched an attack on Su Xuan!
"!"
(What follows is a swordsmanship exchange. One thousand words omitted...)
"*Pant... Wheeze...*"
Su Xuan took off his helmet, panting heavily.
During the intense battle with Rosaline, they had exchanged dozens of blows, breaking over forty swords. Now, he finally had a few minutes to rest.
Meanwhile, Rosaline calmly walked over to an Intermediate Training Puppet and swung a sword with casual ease.
Instantly, a shallow gash appeared on the Intermediate Training Puppet.
But in Su Xuan’s vision, a damage number popped up—1,500 points!
*Hiss...*
’Rosaline’s basic attack now does 1,500 damage. I can’t even imagine what it would be if she used a Sword Technique!’
"*Hahhh...*"
Rosaline slowly exhaled a breath of faint blue air. As an Undead, her breath was naturally different.
Then, she turned her gaze to Su Xuan and said softly, "Thank you."
As her words fell, a notification appeared in Su Xuan’s vision again.
[Rosaline’s Character Quest Complete!]
[Reward: Swordsmanship Comprehension]
[Swordsmanship Comprehension: While this Status is active, you may comprehend extraordinary Swordsmanship Skills. (30 days)]
!
A look of joy spread across Su Xuan’s face as he saw the reward for Rosaline’s character quest.
This meant that for the next thirty days, Rosaline had a chance to comprehend a more powerful Sword Technique at any given moment!
’A Super-tier Sword Technique?’
’Or maybe even more surprises?’
Just as Su Xuan was speculating, another notification popped up in his vision.
[Rosaline has upgraded the High-tier Swordsmanship ’Fallen Moon’ to the Super-tier Swordsmanship ’Kite Moon’!]
!
A look of delight crossed Su Xuan’s face. ’This is great! Now I can save money on a Super-tier Skill Book!’
"Alright~ that’s all for today. I’m going to get some rest."
After helping Rosaline complete her character quest, he glanced at the time. It was already two in the morning...
’Wait a minute.’
’He suddenly realized—wasn’t he late for school?’
’Oh well, I’ll just ask for a day off. The self-study period at school is basically free time anyway.’
"Wait a moment!"
Just as Su Xuan was about to leave, Rosaline suddenly called out to him.
?
As soon as Su Xuan turned around, Rosaline suddenly grabbed his hand.
"You’re injured."
Rosaline said softly. Only then did Su Xuan notice a cut on the back of his hand, oozing fresh blood.
"I probably got it by accident just now, it’s nothing."
Su Xuan wasn’t too concerned, but Rosaline pulled his hand closer and put it inside her body.
?
When his wound touched her Slime-like Soul Body, Su Xuan was amazed to feel a soothing sensation as the pain instantly vanished.
Inside Rosaline’s translucent body, Su Xuan observed his wound gradually healing.
’Could it be? Is Rosaline using her Soul Power to heal my wound? Can Soul Power be used like this?’
"Are there any other wounds?"
After confirming the wound had healed, Rosaline asked Su Xuan, "If it’s just a simple flesh wound, I can heal it for you."
"There aren’t any more."
Su Xuan carefully checked his body and confirmed there were no other wounds.
"Then... go get some rest."
Rosaline picked up the Oath Sword from the ground, seeming to intend to continue practicing. Su Xuan didn’t say much and prepared to leave quietly.
In the instant he turned to leave, brilliant moonlight suddenly flashed behind him.
Then, a conspicuous number popped up in his vision—7777!
*Hiss...*
Su Xuan couldn’t help but gasp. ’Rosaline’s Sword Technique can already deal seven thousand damage?’
’It seems tonight’s relentless practice really paid off!’
With this, Rosaline now had the ability to seriously injure even enemies above level 50!
Su Xuan logged out of the game and sent a message to his teacher asking for the day off.
Then, he got back into bed and was asleep the moment his head hit the pillow—a true talent of the young.
When he entered the Dream Realm, a familiar, silvery-white figure immediately came into view.
The Elf Queen was leaning quietly against the doorframe, waiting for him. When Su Xuan finally appeared, a subtle glimmer shone in her beautiful eyes.
She said softly, "Please come in."
Then, she gracefully walked into the house.
Su Xuan immediately followed the Elf Queen’s steps and went inside.
Today’s Elf Queen had the teardrop mole at the corner of her left eye; it was the original Elf Queen.
As soon as he sat down, Su Xuan asked with some curiosity, "At dinner, you..."
However, before his words were fully spoken, the Elf Queen’s gaze had already turned cold, like a frozen lake.
Su Xuan immediately realized the sensitivity of the topic and wisely chose to shut up.
However, the Elf Queen grew curious about what, exactly, Su Xuan had done to her other, malevolent self.
She couldn’t help but ask, "You... what did you do to her?"
Su Xuan replied softly, "Nothing much. I just made her a bit more... obedient."
"Oh?"
The Elf Queen looked at him with a gentle gaze and asked, "Then you can make me obedient too, is that right?"
