The Mecha-Kai Species During Dimensional Travel

After quickly recording the contents of the book, Xiu Er tossed the Magic Guidebook into a small Teleportation Gate that had opened beside her.

"Teacher, next time I'll do better..."

"[Warning] Excessive training will not bring any benefits."

"[Supplement] You are still a young child; rushing will achieve nothing."

Knowing what the child meant, Xiu Er immediately spoke to cut off his thoughts.

Without encouragement or criticism, Xiu Er simply stated the facts in her usual cold tone as she walked past him.

She passed by Takuson and left the area, while the latter stared at the ground as if he hadn't noticed.

A few seconds later.

Takuson secretly wiped his face with his arm, hugged the Sacred Canon tightly, stood up, and ran to catch up with Xiu Er's pace.

Only after detecting that the child had followed did Xiu Er sigh inwardly.

In truth, this was merely a trial. Xiu Er didn't believe Takuson could complete the task, and the calculated results also showed that the chance of success was negligible. Her only purpose was to suppress his restless heart.

Unfortunately, this time the effect didn't seem to work well.

Not only had he failed to calm his mindset, but he was still just a child. Even if he was precocious, his mentality wouldn't change so quickly.

This child's desire to grow stronger was far too urgent.

If this continued, it wouldn't last.

The drive born from hatred and revenge is sometimes a double-edged sword.

Chapter 13: First Battle

Half a year later—

"Huff—haa—"

Takuson panted heavily, sweat pouring down his face, his entire body drenched.

He was currently training his body.

The training plan was custom-made by his teacher.

Xiu Er had designed it specifically for Takuson, based on human exercise methods downloaded from the previous world.

Now, Xiu Er stood to the side, arms crossed, silently monitoring Takuson as he trained. Her mouth only uttered an ever-increasing count, like a merciless number-calling machine.

"...999...1000."

"Stop."

"Ahh—"

Finally done. So tired. Every part of his body ached.

Takuson lay on the ground, gasping for air.

Now, after long-term training, the muscles on his body had begun to take shape, and his physical strength was far greater than it had been half a year ago.

Simply put, Takuson could now knock out his past self with one punch.

Watching his disciple's relaxed expression, Xiu Er's mind was not at peace either.

Were the human bodies of this other world really this durable? To endure such intense training and still show no signs of hindering physical development?

Moreover, this child's rate of progress was also abnormal. Although Xiu Er wasn't sure about the people of this world, Takuson's improvement speed surpassed the records of humans from her previous life stored in her database.

Could it be... he really was a genius?

But there was a saying: if a child trains muscles before their body is fully developed, it could affect their height growth. This child's future height might...

Looking at her disciple, whose height now only reached her chin, Xiu Er immediately deleted that thought from her mind.

After all, this was also the result of his own request.

And next, there was another new training task to inform the child about.

A few minutes later...

Xiu Er led Takuson to a flat open area.

The latter looked puzzled.

Why did Teacher bring me here today? Is there a new project?

After being trained by Xiu Er for half a year, Takuson had grown accustomed to his teacher's personality.

It was common for the training volume to increase mid-plan.

Even though Teacher once said, "Excessive training brings no benefits," didn't she often add extra exercises for me anyway?

Takuson complained inwardly.

But he had no complaints about this, because it allowed him to grow stronger.

As for why his teacher had brought him to this plain, Takuson didn't plan to ask.

Although every question he'd asked his teacher over this long time had received the most straightforward answer, he still felt embarrassed to ask about everything.

As usual, he simply waited quietly for his teacher to finish working.

He watched as the two "tails" behind Xiu Er extended from beneath her cloak, their tips pressing vertically against the ground.

"—[Codex Opening]—[True Codex]—[Virtual Combat Arena]—"

An invisible ripple swept across the flat ground without Takuson noticing.

Finally, a transparent, shapeless hemispherical dome formed over the area.

After finishing this, a golden Teleportation Gate appeared before Xiu Er.

Takuson knew about this [Gate]; his teacher had shown it to him before—that magic capable of spatial transfer filled him with longing.

Unfortunately, Xiu Er had directly said back then that Takuson simply couldn't learn this ability of hers.

Xiu Er didn't deny that this world probably had similar teleportation magic, but [One-Way Street] wasn't magic at all. Since Takuson wasn't of the Mecha-Kai species, he could never [learn] it.

"Complete."

Complete what?

Had his teacher done something just now?

"Takuson."

"Ah! Present!"

Hearing his teacher call his name, Takuson immediately straightened his back.

"[Announcement] you, enter."

Although he wasn't worried that his teacher would harm him, Takuson was still curious about what was coming next.

"Can I... ask what we're going to do?"

"[Answer] Combat."

"...I understand."

Hearing this, Takuson tightened his grip on the Battle Axe and Sacred Canon in his hands.

[Combat] had been added to his training by his teacher two months ago.

These days, Xiu Er would often specifically catch some Monsters for him to fight one-on-one, or sometimes it might be a Dungeon they encountered.

And each time, she only watched from the sidelines, stepping in to help only when he truly couldn't handle it himself.

Although fighting a Monster alone had been difficult at first, now Takuson could already handle some ordinary Monsters on his own.

So, without hesitation, he stepped into the Teleportation Gate.

When Takuson came out from the [Gate], he found that the surrounding environment was still that flat ground, unchanged.

The only difference was the tall Demon standing at the center...

Glancing at Takuson's retreating figure as he entered, Xiu Er's attention was entirely on the "barrier"-like thing she had created before her.

This was a real combat shadow Xiu Er had made based on the [Reincarnation Space] ability, capable of simulating any enemy she had ever recorded.

To put it plainly, it was a virtual practice ground with no danger to life.

It offered the most realistic experience.

This was a tool Xiu Er had specially developed for Takuson's training. With the system's assistance, she had successfully designed this kind of armament.

Although the calculation results indicated the armament had no issues, only the actual data obtained from this formal use could put her at ease.

Finishing her scan of the [Virtual Combat Arena], Xiu Er was very satisfied with the results.

Now, all that was left was to wait.

Thud—

The weapon in his hands was knocked away by the Demon's giant axe, landing behind Takuson.

Damn it!

Faced with that powerful physique, Takuson's body was practically insignificant in comparison.

How did this Demon appear here? Had his teacher specifically caught it for him to practice on?

After only a few exchanges, he could no longer hold his weapon steady, and it slipped from his grasp.

He couldn't clash head-on with this demon!

This was Takuson's judgment after barely weathering several attacks.

And the demon who called herself "Zera" took the opportunity to punch him to the ground.

Facing the massive axe about to crash down on him, Takuson didn't give up.

Because, while he was a Warrior, he was also a monk who could use [Goddess Magic].

"Binding Magic!"

Golden beams of light appeared on the demon's body, wrapping around her arms and the giant axe, though they only held for half a second.

But that was enough time for him to get up and dodge.

Boom—

The giant axe slammed into the ground, cracking it like a spiderweb.

He quickly retreated and picked up his weapon again.

The shadow of the giant axe once more fell over him.

"How dare you turn your back to your opponent—die!"

"Zera" swung her giant axe down fiercely, her voice full of mockery for this human child.

Little did she know, this was a deliberate opening Takuson had left.

"That's not certain."

At that moment, a smile of success spread across Takuson's face.

With his confident words, several spears of light suddenly thrust up from the ground, aimed directly at "Zera's" wrist gripping the axe handle.