Chapter Nine, Rapid Progress

"Oh, Lord Colin, is this appropriate?" A nearby guard cast a watchful glance over.

It is a pity that the hero has aged, and three years later, this old man passed away as his time was drawing near... Well, the world is so vast that there will always be one or two geniuses and oddities who are more remarkable than oneself. Moreover, there is no need to envy him too much, for everyone exists under the brilliance of the gods

I can see that he is indeed a talented child, but there are others who need him more in his eyes. Therefore, he will not occupy a position that requires a lifelong commitment... However, from you and Mason, I see all the qualities needed for this position. Thus, I will not force this child to become a cleric; the world is vast, and there will always be a place that needs him.

Marin drew a short sword that suited him from the weapon rack, then flexed his wrist to ensure that the armor would not hinder him before approaching the halfling instructor in charge of the training.

Four hours later, Colin, who had been sent to the emergency treatment room, woke up, which brought some comfort to the elderly man who had come upon hearing the news: "Are you alright, Colin"

Marin stuck out his tongue and took two steps back: "Your Excellency, what do you mean?"

"Guardian, it is of no concern. This child is learning the technique for the first time today, and I believe his understanding of the technique is not yet advanced enough to cause me any harm. Moreover, physical weakness is merely a part of the technique; at most, it will only be uncomfortable for a day." Colin explained to the guardian with a smile, then turned to Marin and said, "Come on, kid."

That young man seems to have learned nothing; he should learn on his own. The consequences could be mild, leading to backlash, or severe, potentially resulting in his very existence being at stake

Moreover, the mentor has also mentioned that there will always be one or two monstrous geniuses appearing in this world. For instance, a few years ago, when they conducted an investigation in a village in the forest, they discovered an elderly man over eighty years old. In a world where the average age is sixty, such an elderly individual naturally attracted the curiosity of the church, which ultimately found that he was a being with a blessing-type affinity reaching level ten.

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To risk one's life for something trivial is the most fatal form of foolishness

Generally speaking, blessing spells and curse spells are mutually exclusive. For instance, the divine power bestowed in blessing spells and the physical weakening in curse spells are two types of spells that cannot be learned or mastered simultaneously.

Fell to the ground in pain throughout the body, losing consciousness

After the old man finished speaking, he turned his head to glance out the window: "If you can get up, then get up and take a look at this child's first battle lesson."

This response amused the halfling: "Why not ask me, why swing the weapon six hundred times?"

Dear Marlin, why did you choose the short sword?" The halfling instructor, holding a short staff, asked with some curiosity, "After all, there are so many weapons on that rack. I remember that children like you usually prefer the knight's longsword.

Because I believe this is a proficient way to confirm oneself and the weapon in hand, although somewhat tedious, such hardship pales in comparison to the ability to preserve one's life. As an adult, Marin would certainly not act like a child; for him, learning martial arts fundamentally serves the purpose of self-preservation, while the notion of showing off is something to consider only after achieving mastery in the ability to protect oneself.

"It is what your father taught you." The halfling also raised the short wooden stick in his hand

This should be the special effect brought by his bloodline. We have discovered that not only has the curse-type technique manifested as a physical weakening ray, but even the divine power bestowed technique has also transformed into a ray, and it comes with a strengthening effect. The recipient has reported an increase in strength of at least 2, which is an irreplicable bloodline ability. He is truly an extraordinary child. The old man remarked with a smile, "With this little junior brother around, I am even more at ease with you taking the position I have made available for you."

I feel pain all over my body, mentor, that child... is it really the first day of learning the curse techniques, the radiation technique, and it seems to be a silent activation. Colin moved slightly and then let out a low lament.

It seems that this young man has already mastered the divine power bestowed and the frailty of the flesh, which once again fills Colin with profound respect for the Thai proverb "there are people beyond people"

What are you waiting for, you!" Colin was just about to ask why this kid didn't come closer to cast the spell when he saw the kid pointing his finger at himself

Mr. Colin, what class do we have this afternoon?" Marin asked such a question

I have observed his casting, and it is not a silent incantation; rather, he lowers his vocal range to an extremely low pitch. This child's vocal range is broader than that of humans, to the extent that we cannot hear his incantation. The catfolk members of the congregation have indicated that they can hear it, so it is definitely not a silent incantation. However, they also mentioned that this child has creatively accelerated the chanting process, reducing several notes, thereby shortening the chanting time by approximately 0.5 seconds without diminishing the power of the spell. The old man opened the window and leaned against the sill to light a cigarette for himself.

"Then I must carry it to fight you, Your Excellency." Marin said with a smile, appropriately lowering his body slightly, positioning his legs apart to find a suitable point of support.

Today is the first day, and I do not wish for you to face me in a manner devoid of foundation. Therefore, I have prepared the most basic training for you. What you need to do today is to swing your weapon six hundred times, completing it in three sets, in the form of slashes. " At this point, the halfling chuckled, "The last kid who carried the great sword couldn't even complete half of it; I believe you should have no problem.

In the past three months, Colin felt that his worldview had been completely refreshed by that kid named Marin—yes, the one who blesses ten parts and curses eight parts.

"However, mentor, if this child is so remarkable, shouldn't it be me who assists him?" Colin made an effort to sit up.

No, I learned it while snatching food on the street. " Reflecting on the scene when he first arrived and fought someone for a piece of black bread, Ma sighed after speaking, then with a sudden thrust, the half-body person naturally deflected with a wooden stick

My whole body aches, as if I have been knocked down by a cart and then run over again

"Oh, where is the technique class?" Colin discovered that the two technique teachers who were teaching this child had already left without notice

Wait, wait a moment, technique rayification?! Silent release!

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The two teachers did not prepare any other models of techniques; they indicated that they would be ready tomorrow. Marin replied with a smile

However, that young man used them on the same day, without any discomfort or backlash, and his learning ability was remarkably fast, which made Colin deeply doubt his own capabilities—Colin, who was also a genius child back in the day, endured for a long time before he restrained himself from wishing to learn about physical deterioration.

Marin nodded: "Indeed, Your Excellency, greed always brings about dire consequences"

At the same time, the idea of wanting to test this little fellow arose: "Come on, kid, let me experience your technique; attack me with your physical weakness."

Then Colin felt as if he had fallen into the lake like an unfortunate soul, and also like a pitiful person who had been struck by a horse

This assault has some semblance, but combat is not merely street fighting; every mistake in a battle against the supernatural could cost you your life. " After saying this, the halfling once again parried Marlin's horizontal slash: "Hold on a moment, Mr. Marlin.

Then I will use the technique Marin nodded, looking very nervous

But what about ray tracing? Is there any problem with it

In the next second, a ray shot straight towards my chest, hitting me off guard.