Jobless Reincarnation: Sword, Magic Hat and Romance System

Chapter 45 How Sharp is Rock? Let's cast a healing spell.

Paul stared at Allen in astonishment for a long time before finally understanding what he was about to realize.

"Your self-created technique requires you to constantly use the Flowing Technique to deflect my attacks. However, since the Flowing Technique is only a technique to deflect the opponent's offensive, you simply cannot counterattack while deflecting the attack."

"And if you try to counterattack me with other sword techniques halfway through, you'll have to stop the Flowing Secret Technique. But then you might not be able to defend against my follow-up attack, which could result in both of you being severely injured even if you manage to counterattack, right?"

Allen rubbed his temples listlessly.

"You've hit the nail on the head. That's why I didn't use this technique when we sparred before. Using it to just get beaten up without retaliating is pointless."

Paul was stunned for a moment, then suddenly burst into laughter.

"Then you truly are a born bodyguard! The nobles of the Asura capital have lost a valuable talent!"

Allen rubbed his face helplessly.

"So, I want my uncle to give me some inspiration to improve this technique, so that it can maintain the flow of the technique while also being able to effectively counterattack the opponent."

Paul was also perplexed by this. He turned around, walked to the tree, pulled out his sword, and rubbed his chin while muttering to himself.

"If I keep maintaining the Flowing Secret Technique, I can't counter with other techniques. If I counter with other techniques, the Flowing Secret Technique will stop. Ugh. What should I do?"

After thinking for a moment, Paul frowned and said.

"What if I use the Flowing Technique to completely reflect the opponent's attack back at them? That won't work either. The essence of the Flowing Technique is simply to deflect the direction of force like flowing water; it's impossible to reflect the opponent's attack back exactly as it was. So what if I maintain the Flowing Technique and only use the strength of my physical body to retaliate? Is it feasible without using other styles of swordsmanship?"

Allen shook his head.

"I've thought about that too, but without swordsmanship techniques, the counterattack speed isn't fast enough. If I encounter an opponent of equal or higher skill, they can easily dodge the attack. But if the opponent is of lower skill, there's no need to use this secret technique. I can just swing my sword and cut them down. Why use the Flowing Secret Technique for defense?"

Paul scratched his head, looking dumbfounded.

"No wonder you were always thinking so much while practicing the Sword God style. Your Water God style must have had so many things to consider, it must have been overwhelming."

Allen was rather helpless after hearing this.

Just then, he felt an itch on the side of his face. He turned his head and found that Luo Qixi was already beside him, with her ahoge sticking out of her face.

Allen winked at her, about to say something, but Loki spoke first.

"When we first met, was the technique you used acceptable? I remember you said it put a lot of strain on the body. Does that mean that high-speed slash relied mainly on physical strength rather than swordsmanship skills?"

Allen smiled and spoke instinctively.

"I've also considered the Twenty-Slash technique. While it does rely on years of training to develop a few fixed sword-drawing slashes with consistent trajectories, making it more of a conditioned reflex than a swordsmanship skill, the problem is that my physical abilities can only support a few slashes. If I encounter a strong enemy and get into a fierce tug-of-war, using the Twenty-Slash technique repeatedly would probably leave me the first to fall. In that case, it's better to..."

Allen's voice grew softer and softer until it disappeared completely. He stared at Luo Qixi for a long time in a daze before finally realizing what had happened.

Then, with an excited expression, he put his hands on both sides of Luo Qixi's waist and ribs, and lifted her up like a child, spinning her around twice.

"I've got it! Thank you, God! You've helped me so much on every level!!"

Then, to everyone's astonishment, Allen, that scumbag, casually threw the wide-eyed, panicked, and struggling Loki on the ground, turned around, grabbed a knife, and began practicing the Twenty Slashes with various stances.

Very focused.

Luo Qixi sat down on the ground, looking at the scumbag wielding a knife. Her face was filled with shame, anger, and confusion, and she couldn't speak for a long time.

I'm feeling really bad.

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On the hillside, under the big tree.

"So, does that mean Sylphie's overall magic skill level is only intermediate at the moment?"

"Yes, to be precise, we are currently at the beginner to intermediate level overall."

Luo Qixi touched her forehead, which was not actually sweating, and said with lingering fear.

"My control over magic, magical power, and proficiency in spellless incantation still need improvement."

"If another genius comes along, I really won't be able to stay in this village for another second."

Rudy rested his chin on his hand, watching Loki scratch her face, her expression vaguely flustered, and couldn't help but find it amusing.

"Luo Qixi is still the same as ever—clumsy and lacking in confidence, yet she only makes people like her. Just as I expected."

"This is God!"

He said it aloud.

"After all, Silphie has only been learning magic for two months, and she is still far behind the teacher in every aspect. That's probably why Allen wants her to learn magic from you, teacher."

Speak of the devil and he shall appear.

Allen suddenly appeared, blood gushing from his nose, panting and pale as he spoke to Rudy, looking extremely uncomfortable.

"Excuse me, let's use a healing spell."

Rudy rolled his eyes at him, annoyed.

"I'm telling you, Allen, you're the one who invited the guests in, and now you're the one leaving them unattended. What are you thinking?"

Before the complaining could even finish, the neglected customer had already made his move.

"Like a mother's loving goddess, please heal this person's wounds and restore their health. Healing spell!"

Allen felt a surge of relief, gave Loki a thumbs up, and then turned to swing his knife again.

Sylphie, somewhat flustered, chased after him, saying weakly.

"Aielen, I can also use healing magic."

"Your magical power is limited, and you've been learning offensive magic lately, so your chanting skills are still a bit rusty. I don't mean to criticize you, it's just that this is more efficient. How about I come back to you after you've learned healing spells that don't require chanting?"

"TT is good."

Hilfi glanced at Loki with a long face, counting Allen's slashes from various angles. Although Allen's movements were slow, they still created gusts of wind that made Hilfi's hair flutter and fall.

"121122123"

Rudy sighed and turned to look at Loki, who was watching Allen's empty swing with curiosity. Of course, she was not angry for long, because Allen's appearance of being engrossed in practicing his sword and ignoring everyone else was too indifferent.

Rudy's gaze shifted from Loki to Allen and then back to Loki.

"That Allen is so rude, he didn't even say thank you. And I don't even know healing spells, how could Sylphie possibly know them? Wait, maybe this is a good thing! If Loki is only back for a few days, and Allen is always engrossed in swordsmanship, wouldn't that mean Loki will be mine for the rest of the time?! Haha, Allen, Loki is mine, this time I absolutely won't give you any chance!"

Rudy grinned, revealing his signature lewd smile, and then heard Loki's hesitant voice.

"Rudy, Hilfi, Allen's territory... the condition for entering the territory is to kowtow three times to Hilfi? Rudy... so should I kowtow to Hilfi now?"

Rudy's expression froze. He turned his head in astonishment and found Loki staring at the writing on the big tree next to him, her lips twitching slightly.

"It was carved by Allen! Go find him! It has nothing to do with me!"

(End of this chapter)