Earth Dungeon 113.1

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Chapter 113.1. Practice

Sakimori visited the vacant lot where snow removal was being done to observe Snowflake's training scene. Along the walls, piled-up snow formed mountains, revealing a wet ground. It was still an undeveloped area with nothing built yet. Since it was quite spacious, it seemed that Yukihana intended to use it as a training ground.

Among the members, Shingen wasn't present, only young individuals. Even among the young ones, there were middle-aged men. Lately, due to repeated monster subjugation in the dungeon, the age group around middle age had reached level 1. They had been steadily exterminating Big Rats for some reason, so although the progress was slow, they were growing. There were probably quite a few of them who were ready to level up soon. After all, it's a story spanning close to 20 years.

I've experienced that absorbing natural mana raises skill levels and also boosts stats. So, unlike the others, the ones in the training ground had high physical abilities. Among them were the elite ones to whom I gave stat potions. 

However, Shingen was an exception. That old man was busy making miso soup among the old ladies. He would say something like, "Well, it's because of my age.", as if making excuses.

"Look, like this, and like this! Do it like this!"

Thin wooden sticks were thrust into the ground, and Yukihana, holding a spear of about 3 meters, swiftly shattered them one by one. The width of the wooden sticks was around 5 centimeters. Jumping into the mud with sharp steps, she vigorously thrust the tip of the spear, hitting accurately.

[She doesn't even have a skill in spear techniques, but she's quite something.]

[She can't use martial arts, but she can handle the basics. So Yukihana has mastered the use of various weapons.]

Shizuku, with an unusually happy expression, praised Snowflake. Somehow, it seemed like he genuinely liked Snowflake.

[She's a hard worker. And I wish she'd do something about that outfit. Should I ask Serika for some armor?]

She's moving in a modified Chinese dress with unnecessary slits, her thighs were clearly visible. Sometimes, even more than that.

There were also men watching the training from a distance, looking down their noses. Well, she's a beauty, so it can't be helped.

[...Kuh... Someone must have recommended the modified kimono and that way of speaking in the past. Some people can be cruel.]

Shaking his head, Sakimori muttered regretfully.

[I was wondering why Shizuku-san doesn't diss her outfit, but I understand now from your recent statement.]

Since the culprit confessed, I observed Snowflake's movements while narrowing my eyes. Unlike the graceful movements of Frokis in the dungeon, each movement was powerful and dynamically rough. It was like the figure of a fierce general wielding a spear.

"Circulate mana through your body and bring out the power according to your state values! Try it! Start with one wooden stick!"

Crushing five wooden sticks with her rough thrusts, she stopped and shouted at the trainees watching.

"Yes!"

"Uoo!"

"Take this!"

Those who were mesmerized by her dynamic movements, after psyching themselves up, attempted to thrust their spears into the wooden sticks in front of them. Some managed to hit, making the wooden sticks bend.

However, seeing this, Yukihana raised her eyes and shouted.

"Do it with all your might! Who told you to prioritize hitting accurately? Step in with all your might and thrust out with all your might!"

She hit the heads of those who had hit her with her spear. It was because Yukihana had seen through that they hadn't attacked with all their might despite hitting accurately.

"You've been given the basic explanation of spear usage. Of course, I won't say become a master after teaching you today. However, even if you, who are controlled by stats, can't fully handle the spear, you can still hit and destroy a wooden stick with full-force thrusts."

Turning the spear with a twirl and readjusting her grip, Snowflake lightly thrusts the wooden stick. In an instant, the spear crushes the wooden stick like the wind, breaking it into pieces.

"What I expect from you is not technique but the power of a single strike. Techniques take years to learn. However, full-force attacks are possible."

Amidst the impressed reactions, Snowflake raises her index finger.

"Full-force attack is the first stage. The second stage is the explosion of mana."

"Explosion? What's that?"

To Hana's question, Snowflake smiles slyly.

"Physical full force is the explosive power of muscles. Magical full force is the explosive power of mana."

"How do you use it?"

With Daiki raising his hand, Snowflake explains further, pointing her finger.

"It's simple. It's about putting out all your strength as if using your muscles consciously with mana. This way, your attack power doubles. Well, it's not a martial skill, so it doesn't double, but it increases by 10% to 20%. Since the consumption is the same, there's no reason not to do it. Physical full force and magical full force. Together, normal attacks increase by a maximum of 40%. With that, you should be able to defeat the Knights and Shamans."

"Sensei, if I do that, can I defeat wolves too?"

"Fool. What's your total stats? Stats aren't everything, but the power of those numbers is guaranteed."

Snowflake taps his shoulder with the spear and stares strongly at Hana who asked the question.

"Well, it's 417. The distribution is average."

"A Grass Wolf is an estimate, but its total stats shouldn't reach 100. If you have a spear, you'll be invincible. It's a piece of cake. So, for a week, practice only full-force attacks. The same goes for bows. Strengthen the bowstring to the limit to shoot with full force!"

"Yes!" The students respond strongly and start practicing. Even Baba and others, despite being scolded by Snowflake like his own daughter, obediently listen and practice. Perhaps because they are eager for power, they show no dissatisfaction, and there is no sign of anger.

[It's a straightforward strategy. It's not Shigen-ryu, but it's a tactic that doesn't require a second move. With this tactic, you can probably fight against Goblin Knights and Shamans. If it were me, I would recommend relying on support magic and fighting in advantageous terrain. One of my companions was a genius at using support and debuff magic.]

[Hmm... For someone like Shizuku, who is knowledgeable and accustomed to battle, an entangling strategy is good, but I'm a complete novice. I think Yukihana's teachings are better. Once I get used to it, I can teach the entangling strategy. But still, full force. Now that I think about it, I focused on condensation and manipulation, but I might not have used full force.]

Amidst the lively training of Yukihana's students, I suddenly think.

[Max Water Needle]

I hold my eyes and shoot towards a wooden stick. The water needle flies towards the wooden stick, penetrating halfway and splashing the surroundings.