Lancelot's Mini-Class

"The Sun King actually has this much power?"

Lancelot had never heard of this title, but seeing Li Ye's solemn expression, he dared not be careless.

"That's right, and the Sun King managed to leave after fighting with my King. The chain replacement he initiated in the western lands brought the divine lands to this area!"

Li Ye explained the desert he had seen that time to Lancelot.

"Then, Lord Li Ye, do you need me to accompany you?" Lancelot asked.

Li Ye shook his head, "Since this is a task my King gave me, there's no reason to trouble you, Lancelot. Therefore, I'm more inclined to improve my own strength."

"If that's the case, then let's first improve your magic power usage. Swordsmanship can't be mastered overnight," Lancelot analyzed Li Ye's current situation.

It was not difficult to see that Li Ye's potential was excellent. With the Dragon Heart enhancement, his magic power level was at least B-rank, but other aspects were much weaker, only reaching the standard of a third-rate Servant.

From Lancelot's experience, the fastest way to improve Li Ye was through the usage of magic power. Other qualities and techniques could only be improved through accumulation over time.

Upon hearing this, Li Ye became interested, "Magic power usage? What do you mean by that?"

It had been too short a time since Li Ye's body was modified by Dragon Blood. Although he had gained considerable improvement through numerous battles, it was ultimately limited, far inferior to the guidance of a Heroic Spirit of Lancelot's caliber.

"For us knights, magic power usage means enhancing our own strength and against magic. Lord Li Ye, although you have the amplification of Dragon Blood, you are still far behind compared to our bodies, which have been trained over many years. Furthermore, the way you infuse your body with magic power is too simple and cannot achieve the best results."

"What about magic power release? I previously imitated my King's clash with the Sun King and attempted a magic power release, unleashing half of my magic power at once. Although the power was astonishing, the burden on me was too great, and it even caused my weapon to shatter."

Compared to the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception, which couldn't be improved, Li Ye was more concerned about magic power release, as it was his only way to achieve a small-scale area of effect.

The limitations of the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception made it impossible for Li Ye to gain an advantage in numbers, and this was where the advantage of area of effect attacks came into play.

"Oh? Lord Li Ye imitated my King's battle and attempted a magic power release to attack an opponent?"

Lancelot stroked his chin, looking at Li Ye with great interest.

"That's right."

"It seems Lord Li Ye has high talent, but magic power release can do more than just that."

"How about this, seeing is believing. Since Lord Li Ye has many questions, why don't we spar again? This time, Li Ye, you must go all out."

"Alright!"

Li Ye readily agreed, then distanced himself from Lancelot, holding his sword ready.

Lancelot drew his sword and proclaimed loudly, "Combat is always the best form of progress. Don't hesitate to swing your sword!"

The conversation ended there, outside the pure white utopia of Camelot, in this world, at the place closest to the Lion King.

The newborn Red Dragon opened its fangs for the first time.

Screech—

Li Ye was enveloped in crimson magic power, the might of the Red Dragon surging. His pale golden vertical pupils caused Lancelot, who was mentally prepared, to falter slightly.

The soaring magic power and the beating of his Dragon Heart announced the Red Dragon's presence.

At the Tower of the End, the pure white king on the throne cast his gaze downward.

Thump!

With a dull thud, Li Ye vanished from his spot instantly.

If the attacking figure was like a crimson lightning bolt, then the one who met the attack was a silent shadow.

The martial prowess honed over countless years was of a strength beyond human reach.

The moment the two collided, sword edges like afterimages tore through the air, generating a wind pressure capable of splitting mountains and shattering rocks!

'Magic power usage' 'Swordsmanship' 'Coordination of limbs' 'None of it is enough!'

Li Ye's eyes bloodshot, he stared intently at Lancelot's every sword strike. Even if his vision couldn't keep up, he would rely on instinct to track!

The integration of consciousness and instinct, in less than a few seconds, the immense pressure generated forced Li Ye to exert his full strength just to keep up with Lancelot's sword!

A spray of blood suddenly erupted. As Li Ye retreated, his right shoulder's bone was stark white, clearly having been torn by Lancelot's sword due to a moment of carelessness!

Li Ye did not pay attention to his injury at this moment. Instead, the instant he created distance—

He mobilized all his magic power and unleashed his maximum output on Lancelot in one go!

Boom!!

Without any reservation, the absolute strike unleashing all his magic power!

The crimson torrent, pouring out Li Ye's entire being, was instantly torn apart by a white beam. It whizzed past Lancelot's side, leaving two diverging furrows on the ground.

Lancelot, however, stood unharmed in his original position. It was as if, apart from the initial step he took to meet the attack, Li Ye hadn't even managed to make him move an inch.

"As expected of Lord Lancelot—" Li Ye felt his hands go empty. His long sword, obtained from the Purification Knights, couldn't withstand his magic power release and had turned to dust.

This magic power release far surpassed the one at the Temple; it could be said to be his strongest attack yet, but it couldn't even affect Lancelot in the slightest.

The gap between them was so vast that Li Ye couldn't bridge it.

"Lord Li Ye has great potential. If he hones himself to his peak over time, I'm sure he'll be worthy of being a Knight of the Round Table," Lancelot marveled.

He knew that he had sparred with Li Ye just yesterday, and even though Li Ye wasn't going all out like he was now, the progress was still significant.

"I already am, Your Majesty gave me the title of the lowest seat among the Round Table before dispatching me to gather intelligence on the Sun King."

Li Ye said casually, fully channeling his Dragon Heart to restore his mana and heal his injuries.

"It seems the King places great importance on Lord Li Ye. Then I mustn't slack off either," Lancelot chuckled lightly.

"Now I have a clearer understanding of Lord Li Ye's situation. It seems he possesses the same Intuition as my King. Although not on the same level as His Majesty's, it is still quite formidable."

Lancelot's judgment was sharp. He knew that in their spar just now, Li Ye had failed to react to his sword many times, yet he had still managed to block them in time.

This phenomenon was undoubtedly Intuition.

Was it inherited from his Dragon Blood?

Lancelot didn't know. The only thing he could confirm was Li Ye's own potential.

"Lord Li Ye, your explosive speed is astonishing. This isn't just reflected in your speed; your power output also possesses this characteristic—"

"I just fill my body with mana and then exert my strength all at once."

"Furthermore, Lord Li Ye, your final mana output was too crude. You simply threw out your mana in a rush, and about half of it was wasted in terms of actual application.

Given Lord Li Ye's mana capacity, a more condensed and streamlined use of mana would suit you better. For example, my Noble Phantasm, Chains of All Severance: Avalon le Fae, doesn't release the mana that should have been used for its light-based slash. Instead, it's unleashed only when severing the target."

"Lord Li Ye, as a living being, you are not bound by a Class like us Heroic Spirits, so you can imagine more boldly."

Lancelot meticulously pointed out Li Ye's shortcomings. In his view, understanding Li Ye was as clear as seeing through a fire.

"Condensed mana..." Li Ye mused. Unlike Mordred, whose explanations were vague, Lancelot had clearly identified the problem.

Lancelot continued, "Just like now, Lord Li Ye, your strike that releases all your mana isn't even comparable to the small-scale release of some Noble Phantasms. However, if your mana can be more condensed, it could rival a small-scale Noble Phant release, or even a full Noble Phant!"