Wanting to Cuddle with Roxy

Roxy fell silent, Roxy was lost in thought.

Roxy was struck.

With a sigh, the helplessness on her small face turned into a wry smile. She could hardly imagine that all three of them were geniuses.

"Intermediate magic, can you do it?" Roxy asked.

This time, Roa didn't hold back. He nodded and said, "The book only describes up to intermediate magic, there's nothing more advanced."

"Is that so?" Roxy breathed a sigh of relief for some reason. She secretly cheered herself on in her heart, and then said in an old-fashioned tone, "Actually, it's no big deal to cast intermediate magic at your age, especially you, Roa, don't get proud because of it."

Then Roxy began to explain the precautions for advanced magic step by step. It had to be said that Roxy was a very good lecturer; her words were always easy to understand.

The morning passed. After finishing lunch at Paul's house, Zenith went home, while Roa and Rudeus were asked by Paul to practice sword fighting.

"A man must have a sword in his heart, to protect the ones he cherishes—" These were his exact words.

Since the original words were too long, Roa only remembered these two sentences.

The afternoon began with formal sword training.

It mainly consisted of sword swings and practicing standard movements.

For example, they would use the wooden dummy set up in the yard as an opponent to confirm their standard movements and attack execution; or spar with Paul to train footwork and center of gravity shifts, and so on.

In this world, swordsmanship is highly valued.

Starting from the basics, it's really good.

The heroes in this world all use swords. Occasionally, there are people who use axes or hammers, but they are a minority.

No one uses spears, because that annoying Spelud Tribe uses tridents. Therefore, spears are the weapons of demons, which is common knowledge. Several such demons appeared in books, and their roles were those of berserkers who would bite to death anyone, friend or foe.

Perhaps because of this background, the swordsmanship here is more excellent than in the world I was in before.

If one can become a master, they can even cut stone with a single sword or launch sword energy attacks at distant opponents.

In fact, Paul could split a rock in half with one sword.

Since Roa wanted to know the principle, he flattered and praised him, making him demonstrate it several times. Seeing his son, who could use advanced magic at such a young age, happily clapping for him, Paul must have been in a good mood.

However, no matter how many times he watched, he still couldn't understand the principle.

When Roa asked Paul to explain, he said, "It's like, 'Hmph,' step forward, and then 'Swoosh,' swing down!"

Paul was a terrible teacher. Although his swordsmanship was strong, he was truly not a good teacher.

However, following his own practice method, he did make some progress.

Every time he swung his sword, an inexplicable intuition told him how to swing it most conveniently, how to strike most effectively, and how to retract it most stably.

It was like dividing a line segment into two parts; Roa could almost directly draw the golden ratio point with his intuition.

Every time Roa struck, he would hit the opponent's weak spot perfectly. As the number of sword swings increased, this intuition was almost etched into his bones.

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Roa was a little confused. He asked Paul, "I don't know why, but I have this intuition telling me how to strike effectively."

Paul was silent for a long time that day. His eyes were teary as he explained, "Your talent for swordsmanship is exceptionally high."

Fortunately, there was also Rudeus. Rudeus had talent, but not to such a monstrous degree, which finally relieved Paul.

Having a son who is too outstanding can make a father lose a lot of face.

In this world, there are three main schools of swordsmanship. The first is the Sword God Style, which emphasizes aggressiveness and advocates striking first, using speed as an important means. Attack is the best defense; this is the core philosophy of the Sword God Style. If they cannot kill the opponent in one blow, the Sword God Style will employ hit-and-run tactics until victory is achieved. This style is similar to the Satsuma Shihan-ryu in reality.

The second is the Water God Style, which is the complete opposite of the Sword God Style. This style focuses on defense, with parrying and counter-attacking as its core. Due to its focus on defense, the Water God Style rarely attacks proactively. However, a master can counter all attacks, including magic and ranged weapons. This style is usually learned by court knights and nobles.

The third is the North God Style, which is more like military strategy than swordsmanship. There are no specific moves; instead, different strategies are adopted according to different situations. Paul said it was about adapting to circumstances, but in reality, practitioners of the North God Style often use tricks and clever tactics to win.

However, if one can reach a high level, the North God Style can achieve victory through unexpected means. This style is very suitable for those who have injuries or defects, as they can still continue to fight. Therefore, the North God Style is very popular among mercenaries and adventurers. In short, these three schools of swordsmanship each have their own characteristics, applicable situations, and advantages.

Paul's strength is undeniable, and his talent is unquestionable. His Water God Style, North God Style, and Sword God Style all rank him as an advanced swordsman.

Don't think that an advanced swordsman is weak. In fact, apart from Sword Kings and Sword Gods, the level of advanced swordsmen is truly not bad. Swordsmanship is not magic; it can only be improved through accumulated practice.

Time passed quickly. By the time the two finished practicing sword fighting, the sun had already set, and night was beginning to fall.

Today was not only the day Roxy arrived but also the day the Power of Time and Space was gathered.

[Power of Time and Space 100/100]

[Can currently capture a one-star minor world, do you wish to capture it?]

At night, Paul and Zenith prepared a sumptuous dinner.

The steaming roast chicken, glistening enticingly under the oil lamp, the soft and delicious bread, the hot soup made from unknown vegetables, and various side dishes were placed on the table, filling the entire hall with aroma and heat.

"It smells so good." Roxy stared greedily at the food before her. This was almost the best food she had eaten in a year.

So, everyone began to eat. Roa chewed the chicken elegantly, the smooth and delicious chicken filling his mouth, oozing oil with every bite.

It was surprisingly good.

"It's just that, it seems we don't have any extra rooms," Paul said suddenly, as if remembering something.

Indeed, Roa and Rudeus always slept separately. The mansion wasn't very large, and the number of people it could accommodate was limited.

Roa's eyes lit up. He silently exchanged a look with Rudeus.

Rudeus blinked, his hand paused mid-way through scooping rice. He gave Roa a meaningful glance.