Recently, fish and shrimp have even been occasionally spotted in those shallow ponds, which has delighted the flower fairy and Hikari, among others. As a result, many more flowers have bloomed, and the dishes prepared have become exceptionally plentiful.
As for me, although I seem to be holed up in my room doing nothing, I am actually working hard to study spellcasting techniques and strategy guides... even though I'm not here.
But the unanimous gaze from Alice and Miyuki always made me feel uneasy.
Just so you know, I wasn't slacking off the whole time!
"Sigh, even if you keep slacking off, what can we do?"
Alice pretended to rest her chin on her hand and sighed deeply: "This is ultimately your territory. As guests staying here, we certainly have no right to say anything to the owner."
I subconsciously wiped my forehead, feeling cold sweat trickling down my face.
Please, you piece of trash, act normal! Instead of talking like that, you might as well just point and gesticulate. At least then I could ignore it.
"Ahem, let's not talk about that." I quickly changed the subject, looking them up and down. "Did you just have a practice session?"
"Yes."
Coming to her senses, Miyuki nodded in agreement.
Compared to when she first arrived, the aura surrounding Shen Xue now appears more restrained and profound. Even though I am not standing directly opposite her, I can feel the hidden sharpness within her, suggesting that she has become several times stronger than before.
Unlike me, I have only improved my skills in the operation and application of some techniques and dissected some commonly used techniques. I am still stuck in a rut in terms of artistic level.
Peeking out from behind the forcibly restrained [Aisha], Alice rested her chin on the weary-looking artist's shoulder. Alice added, "Oh dear, I didn't expect that either. Miyuki's understanding of swordsmanship is truly extraordinary. Although she has only been training for less than half a month, her growth rate is already almost catching up with mine back then."
"You back then?" I asked doubtfully.
Alice raised her head triumphantly: "Hmph, back then, I, Alice Bell, was a sword genius unmatched by anyone! I advanced to the rank of Grand Swordsman in just half a year, and in almost a year, I was able to match the Sword Saint without being defeated."
"After that, I advanced to the Sword Saint realm in just three years and mastered the use of many weapons! Including but not limited to lances, three-section staffs, single-moon halberds, snake-belly swords, telescopic spears, and many other weapons that I can name. In short, there is nothing I cannot learn if you want to learn it!"
"That sounds amazing..."
[Aisha], who was stuck in place, subconsciously let out a sigh.
"Why do they all seem to be long-handled weapons?" I wondered.
Then he glared at her: "Because I fight on horseback more often!"
That look clearly meant for me to keep quiet.
I smacked my lips a few times, then spread my hands, seeing that this humanized version of the same scumbag rabbit was still exactly the same as before, so I abruptly changed the subject: "So, what I'm saying is, if you have any problems, you can rest assured and rely on me! As the strongest waiter, I can swear on my honor that I can do anything, you know?"
Seeing the artist being irresistibly charmed by her sweet words and eventually being sent back inside in a daze, I stood a little distance away, crossed my arms, and shook my head in unison with Shen Xue.
Thinking back to not long ago, who was that guy who would rather pretend to be a doll and slack off than come out to do any work?
“The teacher is good in every way, except for this personality…” Miyuki didn’t continue.
I turned my head to look at her in surprise: "How come... you actually became an apprentice?"
Our icy female swordsman answered calmly with her usual cool face and tone: "Because she is indeed stronger than me, much stronger."
She paused, then added: "Moreover, compared to the darkness of [Dawn] which I can't understand at all, and the [Northern Sword Saint] who taught me when I was young, the appearance of my teacher is just right for me now that I can barely stand at the threshold of the Sword Saint. Moreover, she can explain things in the way that is easiest for me to understand when she teaches me."
"This has benefited me greatly."
...To be honest, I don't quite understand.
Out of curiosity, I once tried to visit their teaching site.
But from beginning to end, apart from the longsword that occasionally flew up and almost pierced me, the chaotic silver light that often brought gusts of wind to the field, and the continuous sound of hammering, I couldn't understand anything else.
This is worse than just giving me a posture bar and a health bar! At least that would be more intuitive.
In the end, the only thing I learned from that observation was that Alice, who had discovered my presence, dragged me around the entire miniature garden, almost draining me of my energy.
Okay, I've come to terms with it. Anyway, the world of martial arts is just so hard for me to understand.
Alice, who had been talking to us, came over again with a smile, saying happily, "That's because I'm better at teaching! In the Knights, one of my main jobs is to train the newcomers and, incidentally, beat those who dare to look down on me into submission. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to sit in that position so comfortably."
"The Knights, I do remember you mentioning them before."
"It's the [First Knights of Dawn]?"
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