novel-bin Chapter 72: Power Struggle
Chapter 72: Power Struggle
Chapter 72: Power Struggle
A sapphire bead was trembling above Ethans hand.
-You have received a reward!
-The Goddess encourages you.
The reward was a blue bead.
It was a fairly beautiful bead, resembling mana gathered together, and it seemed to ripple and move like a living organism.
Staring at it, an odd feeling of comfort welled up in his heart. Every time the bead trembled, the surrounding light was absorbed, causing it to start sparkling.
Ethan raised the blue bead above his fingers toward the sky.
In response, a sparkling blue light spread out around him.
I didnt expect you to give me something this good, Goddess.
Sure enough, it was the Goddess of the Moon.
After Frost Sword Leas and the Goddess Ring, she was giving him this!
The Goddess seemed satisfied as she saw the broken statues neck restored to its original state.
Ethans previously stern expression softened in an instant.
I will make good use of this, thank you.
The sapphire bead.
Ethan knew very well what this blue bead was.
I didnt expect to receive a Spirit Stone.
The true identity of this blue bead was a Spirit Stone.
A Spirit Stone was a gem containing the power of a spirit. It facilitated contracts with the Summoning Department, but obtaining one was incredibly difficult.
Each Spirit Stone contained the power of a different spirit, making it extremely easy to form specific contracts with a specific spirit. Moreover, the risks of a spirit contract were greatly diminished.
Im not sure which spirits Spirit Stone this is, but its definitely not an ordinary one.
Though it seemed plain at first glance, the aura it emitted was far from ordinary.
I should visit the Spirit Realm sometime. If I go, I might easily identify which spirits Spirit Stone this is.
Alternatively, it might be good to find the Magic Tower where the spirit practitioners gathered.
The Poison King has been doing only good things for me from start to finish. I can even call him a generous benefactor.
Indeed, villains also had their own ways of showing kindness.
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Ill ask for your help again next time, heh. But next time, dont come here; I wont be around.
The old knight smiled and spoke to Ethan as he emerged safely from the prohibition area.
Thank you, Sir Knight.
Ethan courteously expressed his gratitude before immediately returning to the academy.
And the next day.
With two guards by his side, Ethan entered the classroom.
Today was the day of the third class.
Theyre probably going to show me what theyve been training for all week today.
After the second class, every student had received criticism from Ethan. He had heard that they trained for a week based on those critiques.
But today, the class will be different. Were also preparing for a parent observation class.
For this third class, Ethan planned to train them in a different way.
Enhancement of basic stamina.
Since birth, the nobles heirs had treated mana almost as a necessity due to countless elixirs and high-level potions consumed from a young age.
However, Ethan knew.
He knew that this mana hindered the bodys development.
Completing swordsmanship requires a solid physical foundation. You need to harness your muscles and utilize mana simultaneously.
Should I move these here?
Everything has been moved, Young Master!
Place them over there.
With the assistance of his two guards, Ethan had brought dumbbells and barbells he had previously prepared into the classroom.
He had also brought a bench for lying down and exercising.
Collectively, it looked like nothing short of a small gym.
Systematic physical conditioning is essential for becoming stronger.
Once again, no one raised their hand.
Ethan looked at the students as if he were pitying them.
Under his gaze, students started to break out in cold sweat.
But in the end, training with mana is the way, isnt it?
At that moment, Mason mustered the courage to raise his hand and ask.
However, that mana is used by the body.
Ethan clicked his tongue.
In my opinion, except for one person here, all of you look physically weak. So, its impossible for you to properly use swordsmanship.
In fact, from the students perspective, Ethan looked the weakest. Especially when he had that distant look in his eyes, it was somewhat scary yet evoked a sense of sympathy.
Ron Bears.
Yes, Teacher.
When Ethan pointed, a massive student stepped forward.
Is it because you were born with a strong physique that youve only focused on mana training?
To be honest, I share Masons thoughts.
In the end, mana was crucial. As long as you had a basic ability to control mana, your physical strength didnt need to be extraordinary.
Upon hearing this, Ethan chuckled.
So, physical training has no significant meaning then?
Yes, ultimately, isnt it about mana?
After all, no one fights using just their physical strength. If mana overlaid the physical body, no matter how much physical training they had undergone, it would become insignificant.
Step forward.
As Ron came to the front, his massive presence seemed to increase even more.
He was about 20 centimeters taller than Ethan, who was already over 180 centimeters.
Take the sword. And use as much mana as you can.
Ethan handed Ron Bears a wooden sword. Then, he took one for himself.
I will fight using only my body without mana.
Rons expression stiffened at those words.
Im not challenging your swordsmanship skills. Dont worry.
Ethan reassured Ron, who seemed taken aback.
Its a strength battle.
In an instant, the students expressions collectively froze.
The two guards were no different.
They knew Ethan had incredible swordsmanship skills.
But when it came to sheer physical strength, Ethan wasnt particularly strong. How much strength could one muster from a lean build?
With mana, he could compensate for that weaker physical strength and enhance his swordsmanship.
However, Ethan had just declared that he would face a giant over two meters tall using only his physical strength, without relying on anything else.
Ron clearly had formidable strength. Not to mention, he had permission to use mana. Although mana was limited within the academy, that alone seemed to be sufficient.
What on earth is he up to?
Yuna Garnet thought Ethan had made an excessive choice this time.
Ron Bears possessed a physique that could hardly be seen as human.
He was even allowing him to use mana in a non-mana fight?
Ron Bears.
Teacher, I dont think this is right.
Are you worried about me?
Ethan smirked.
The last in the Swordsmanship Department is spouting such words. How pathetic.
In an instant, Rons temples flushed.
Teacher, you clearly allowed it.
A furious Ron Bears took his stance.
Come.
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