Wizard: I brought the wrong system.

Chapter 466 Flame Fist
If you can kick with your feet, you can naturally punch with your fists. The principle is the same, and the contact time is not much different.

However, this change did not bring about any substantial change.

While this technique doesn't need to be abandoned, it also doesn't need to be listed as a new move. This approach can be categorized as a secondary technique in leg kicking.

Yaro continued his in-depth research and obtained the "Experimental Martial Arts Technique 1" which had already passed the system certification.

Soon, he noticed a detail.

"Lava Eruption" originally had a launch port, or rather, a weak point in the whole thing. When the internal pressure reached its limit, this weak point would open and release all the internal power.

However, once an external force is applied, the internal pressure balance will be broken, causing the "lava eruption" to be unable to be released on its own. After being launched, it will no longer have its own magic to maintain balance. As long as the external constraint magic is thinned to the balance point, or if it touches other objects, the "lava" will explode rapidly!
This is a good thing, at least we don't have to worry about the enemy 'kicking' the 'magma ball' back.

But does that mean the original launch port is completely useless?
Is it possible to make use of this?

For example, just before "Lava Eruption" is about to activate, apply an external force to it, like striking "Iron Tree Silver Flower," to transform the originally straight-line impact of lava into a fan-shaped damage, creating a wider attack range!

Is this idea feasible?
……

[Ding! Martial skill "Experimental Martial Skill 2" has been discovered. Learning it requires one skill point. Do you wish to learn it?]

……

feasible!

Yaro perked up.

He recalled his previous combat experience and began to deduce the necessary attack methods.

This fan-shaped attack method can also be launched using either the hands or feet.

However, when you can use a fan-shaped attack method, it means that the enemy is not far away. If you continue to attack with your feet, it will inevitably affect your movement.

While using the Magic Strike Technique can indeed free your legs, in that situation, these moves are basically useless. The Fiery Sword Technique and the Magic Strike Technique's accompanying skills are much more useful than the simple 'Lava Burst'.

Therefore, as long as one 'Flame Kick' is designed as a tactical supplement, the rest of the energy should be focused on conventional arm moves.

So, in ground combat, what kinds of attacks can the arm unleash to generate powerful force?
Although Yaro had not received specialized boxing training, he could still apply the power techniques of swordsmanship to his fists.

Uppercut – an upward punch: attacking by bending the elbow and using the fist to move upward along a diagonal trajectory.

This attack method allows for a diagonal upward strike, using the power of the fist to propel the lava ball, causing it to burst into fiery 'iron tree silver flowers' in the corresponding direction!
Slash - Hook Punch: A horizontal attack with an arc, achieved by bending the elbow and striking with the fist along an arc. It applies sword slashing techniques to fist attacks, creating a horizontal attack with an arc, increasing the power and coverage of the attack.

Of course, we can't forget the most common straight punch.

Straight Punch: A punch that strikes the energy sphere of "Lava Eruption," directly expelling the scorching magma inside.

Although the attack still targets enemies directly in front, the attack effect is area-of-effect and penetrating, similar to the difference between shotgun shells and regular bullets.

Since punches can be used, elbow strikes can be used as well. What Yaro wanted to design was an extension of the "reverse elbow strike".

Counter elbow strike: A diagonal strike from behind. Originally just a trick that Yaro practiced during sieges, it can now be used in "Lava Burst" to launch a wide-range attack on enemies diagonally behind.

During this time, Yaro even considered whether he could keep punching while carrying the "Molten Lava Ball".

The idea is to treat the "magma ball" as a pair of scorching high-temperature gloves, carrying it along the way to directly bombard the enemy!
However, the same old problem remains:
He also could not withstand the high temperature of the "magma ball" and could only make a brief contact at the moment of impact. Because the contact process was extremely short and the parts separated quickly, the time for heat transfer was very limited, which prevented him from being harmed.

"Well, every cloud has a silver lining. If I can't withstand the high temperature of the molten lava, can't the enemy either? The more it's like this, the more lethal this move is."

Yaro comforted himself in this way, then lowered his head and continued to think about whether there was anything else he needed to add.

"Eh? Wait!"

Yaro had another inspiration.

"If I can't bear it, can I just not bear it?"

"Let the enemy suffer?"

There's no need to modify the strategy here; it's simply about closing the distance to the enemy, essentially transforming the original mid-range attacks into close-quarters combat.

For example, if the enemy is within range of your punch, at the last moment of the punch, unleash the power of your punch onto the "magma ball," allowing the magma to carry the momentum of your punch and smash into the enemy's body.

If you find that the lava is spreading to your body, you can dissipate the magic of "Lava Eruption" at any time at such close range.

If the attack proves effective, you can continue to increase your magic output!

To put it simply, every punch is full of fire!
This modification, compared to the previous one, did not add much difficulty.

The preceding text describes how the "lava eruption" trick requires the body to exert its maximum force at the right moment.

Now, everything else remains the same, except you need to pay attention to the enemy's distance and adjust the position where "Lava Eruption" condenses.

Following this direction, Yarrow reviewed the actions he had previously designed.

Straight punch – Wild Bite?
Hook punch - nine injuries?
Reverse elbow strike – poison bite?
Uppercut - Demon Burning?

What is that 'Flame Kick' on the leg?
Shaking his head to clear his mind of these distracting thoughts, Yaro integrated all the information he had written into a cohesive whole.

Then, it was time to choose a name.

After a moment's thought, Yaro picked up his pen and wrote it down.

—Fire Fist!
No frills, just simple and clear.

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[Ding! Martial skill "Flame Fist" discovered. Learning it requires one skill point. Do you want to learn it?]

"Yes!"

……

【Ding! 】

[Flame Fist: Already learned]

[Remaining skill points: 1]

……

After the familiar pain subsided, Yaro sorted through the extra memories in his mind and couldn't help but smile wryly.

"Why is it already learned again?"

Of all the moves designed, Yaro only mastered one: the straight punch!
"When the Soaring Dragon Body Technique first started, it was also 'learned'. After using it in many battles, it finally showed that I had mastered it. But even so, some moves of the Soaring Dragon Body Technique still cannot be used in battle."

"Is this going to happen again?"

After numerous skill design and learning experiences, Yaro had become quite experienced in this matter. This indicated that the skill's moveset design exceeded the value of a single skill point.

"In comparison, the total value of the entire Flame Fist might only be comparable to the 'Body Flicker Technique'."

Unfortunately, the system doesn't consider value, only difficulty.

In fact, a comparison reveals that the difficulty of executing any move of the 'Flame Fist' far exceeds that of the 'Body Flicker Technique'.

Moreover, Yaro devised so many other strategies.

The Body Flicker Technique only requires coordination with the legs, while the 'Flame Fist' requires coordination with many more body parts.

Learning to write with your right hand doesn't mean you can easily write with your left.

Similarly, a person who can write with both hands may not necessarily be able to write with their feet.

Each skill has its unique requirements and challenges, and requires thorough practice and mastery to reach a high level.

The 'Flame Fist' requires a very high level of skill; even a slight deviation will result in failure.

The fact that the system allows Yaro to truly master one move and gain some understanding of other moves is already a very good result.

Of course, even if he could only use the straight punch from the 'Flame Fist', Yaro's mastery of 'Lava Burst' was already very high.

This kind of mastery is full of muscle memory, similar to someone who is proficient in touch typing, but if you actually ask them where a key is, they will be completely clueless.

The "breeding technique" of "遁甲" also has a similar situation.

This problem is not difficult to solve, because for those who have already mastered it, all the steps and methods are no longer difficult. With just a little 'refresher training', they can quickly 're-master' these details.

……

After resting at the Viscount's mansion for another day, it wasn't until the morning of the next day that Yaro rode a unicorn horse all the way to Lan'er Village.

Along the way, Yaro clearly felt that the security in the Viscount's territory had improved a lot. This was partly due to the various policies Dylan had implemented, and partly because there were no more refugees on the road.

At the same time, the closer they got to Lan'er Village, the stricter the checks became.

This also shows that Dylan fully understands what Yaro truly values.

Of course, it was precisely because of these checks that when Yaro arrived at Lan'er Village, a girl ran over to him happily.

"Lord Yarrow! Lord Yarrow!"

The red-haired girl came running up, panting. Her skin glowed with a healthy sheen, and her face was flushed with a mixture of redness and sweat, radiating youthful energy.

Yarrow handed the reins to Bard, who was standing nearby, and smiled at the girl, saying:
"Heli? When did you get here? Hmm, you've grown up recently."

Actually, Heri isn't much younger than Yaro, but their different upbringing, nutrition, and training, along with Yaro's own temperament, make their height and appearance appear vastly different.

However, during this period, Heli ate and slept well every day. The girl herself was developing quickly, and after half a year of recuperation, she had unknowingly shed her childlike appearance and had a youthful and beautiful look.

Bard chimed in, "That's right. I heard little Heri has been asking the maids in the castle for advice on how to dress up lately. She's really grown up."

"Really!" Yaro looked at little Heri with surprise.

She wore a simple yet elegant light brown robe, with a light gray belt tied loosely into a bow at the waist.

The only striking feature was her neatly combed and smooth red hair, tied into a simple low ponytail with a soft, silvery silk ribbon, which made her look clean, neat, and a little playful.

Hmm, it does look a bit better now?
But is there much difference between this and what I wore before?
Yaro thought about it uncertainly.

"It looks good! Girls should definitely learn from it."

Yaro praised him repeatedly, but his words were insincere.

Upon hearing Yaro's words, Heli's already slightly flushed face turned a deep red, like an apple. Her eyes darted around, but she deliberately skipped over the topic and said crisply:

"I heard that you plan to stay in this village for a long time, so I asked Bevan to take care of the lab mice for me for a few days. I wanted to come and ask you if it would be possible to transfer the lab mice to this village as well?"

Is it really necessary to make a special trip all the way here just to ask a question?
Yaro didn't quite understand Heri's actions.

Because he didn't know that Heri's world only consisted of him.

As for Yaro, he possesses a system and witchcraft, and must defend himself against enemies, monsters, and demons. He also longs for his hometown and occasionally experiences fleeting memories of his past life...

Laboratory mice?
Um... to put it bluntly, Yaro has already forgotten about them.

Of course, the impolite object was not the rats, but Heri.

Because Yaro had been having Heri take care of these stinking rats.

As for why the laboratory mice were forgotten...

The system has already certified "Blood Frenzy". The white velvet is a normal magical material rich in vitality, which is a positive-yield magical material. Why are you still thinking about those rats?

Yaro touched his nose and said calmly:

"Oh, I see. Well, you've come at the perfect time. I'll teach you some new knowledge these next few days, and I'll also assign you some new tasks."

The yield rate of the production line is too low, so isn't this a perfect supervisor?
Teaching one person is much easier than teaching a group of people.

Moreover, Herri's speed in absorbing new knowledge far surpasses that of rigid-minded adults.

Upon hearing Yaro's words, Heli did not cheer as Yaro had expected, nor did her expression show any anticipation. Instead, she asked anxiously:

"Oh? What about your mouse experiments? I haven't even figured out why they're getting thin yet. What if this causes problems for your health as well?"

Unable to explain the reason directly, and also unable to say he had forgotten about the lab mice, Yaro could only offer words of comfort:

"I've been investigating the effects of that material recently, and I've figured it out. Eating that magical plant only has benefits, so we can stop the rat experiments from now on."

"benefit?"

Heri thought of the rats that had suddenly become thin and didn't quite believe Yaro's words, but she didn't dare to directly refute them.

"Of course it's beneficial. Knowing there are benefits, I recently had someone collect a lot of similar materials."

Yaro noticed her hesitation, raised his chin, pointed to the tall and majestic unicorn horse beside him, and then looked at Bard next to him:
"Take that bag off carefully; you'll get a copy of the materials inside."

Those witchers probably already remembered the locations of many magical plants, but in just one day, the number of magical plants delivered by several witchers had already exceeded Yaro's estimate.

In addition, since Yaro did not have a large shortage of materials, the magical plants are now in surplus.

(End of this chapter)