Chapter 64

"What is a spiral?"

I called out to the three people who were dumbfounded, really wanting an explanation.

"Hmm... to think it would be a spiral wave..."

"I've never seen a spiral before."

"Of course, it's rare. In big cities, there might be one or two people with a spiral wave, but it's still extremely rare. However, this is quite a rare find, like the snake wave of the Veriello lady, but it's on a different level."

The men continued their boy talk, leaving me behind.

"I don't really understand, but is it rare?"

From the flow of the conversation, it seems to be a rare type. Maybe like Rh- blood type?

"Yes, I've never seen it among dwarves."

"I've heard there are users of spiral waves among the Sevites, but it's just a rumor."

Mohican Max added.

"Hmm, then what kind of weapon is suitable for a spiral user?"

"What do you mean?"

Why suddenly weapons?

"Each wave type has weapons that suit it. For my 'Shell,' hammers, shields, and metal armor are suitable."

"Interesting, what about Chelina's 'Snake'?"

"I don't know."

That's it.

"For weapons, whips and ropes are suitable, and for armor, leather and scale mail are suitable."

"Oh, so that's why you use a chain, a strange weapon."

"That's right. Since I often travel by ship, being good at handling ropes is very useful."

"Perfect match."

"I have a favor to ask, Chelina..."

Max bowed humbly to Chelina. I sincerely wish he would show me the same respect.

"Yes... ah, you're going to read those documents, right?"

"I'm sorry, I can't read much... Hey! Someone get me a scroll about waves! 3 seconds!"

The underlings, who were watching from a distance, rushed into a nearby shack and fought over a scroll, bringing it to us.

A fox-like man with a bruised eye proudly handed the scroll to Max.

"Too slow!!!!"

He was punched by Max and flew to the opposite fence. I thought he might be dead... but he got up, now with bruises on both eyes, looking like a panda. This Max is too unreasonable.

"Sorry, I kept you waiting, Miss."

But he's very humble to Chelina. The worst kind of musclehead who is weak to authority...

"It's fine. It's nostalgic. I also read this scroll when my wave was identified as a snake."

"Yes, I have most waves memorized, but rare ones... I'm really sorry."

"It's not a problem... ah, here it is, the suitable weapons for a spiral wave... unknown..."

"..."

Unknown... well, I don't really plan to fight, so it doesn't matter.

"There's more... spears and unarmed combat are predicted to be suitable. Armor is completely unknown."

"..."

Well, it doesn't really matter. Fundamentally, I can't fight with weapons.

"Maybe you should start by retraining your character."

Don't say such scary things.

"I'd rather not."

"Akira, men, training, normal."

"In my hometown, it wasn't normal."

Yararai's eyes widened. Why does he look at me like he found fresh coffee in the middle of the road...

"Miss, what do you think? If you want to just teach the basics, I can take care of it in 1-2 weeks."

"No, that's not necessary. Thank you for today. This is a token of my gratitude."

"Wow! So much! Please come back anytime, you're always welcome!"

Master Max, who was given a gold coin, bowed repeatedly with a joyful expression. He seems to be weak to both authority and money.

"Then I'll take my leave."

"Hey! You guys! Say goodbye to the lady!"

"Thanks!"

Is that a proper farewell?

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"But... a spiral was unexpected..."

He stroked his dwarf beard and folded his arms.

"Yes, but for now, it's just the basics, so there's no problem."

"True. I can't use a spear, but for unarmed combat, that weed elf over there knows it."

"You're incompetent."

"What did you say! You can't teach wave magic!"

"Learning spirit magic, can't use wave magic, different premise."

"Hmph! Elves are always nitpicking!"

Hagg stomped his foot.

"If you have a complaint, teach spear and hand-to-hand combat. If you can."

"Our body types and strength are too different! I can't teach even if I want to!"

"How about not teaching at all?"

I quickly tried to intercept.

"No way."

"...Alright."

I wanted to pretend the training never happened, but I'm frustrated by how well they work together only at times like this. If they're going to be like this, they should get along normally. Damn it.

"Anyway, Akira, let's start with breathing. Follow my lead."

Hagg crouched and repeated a strange rhythm of breathing. Huh, huh, fu. It's different. It should be a slower, sinking feeling.

After about 5 minutes of mimicking his breathing, I felt a strange heat around my solar plexus.

"Ah, you're starting to get the hang of it. Maintain that feeling and keep breathing."

I focused on my breathing without responding. If I respond, I might lose it. A rhythmic breathing brought something up from within my body, enveloping me. It was a new sensation.

"Akira, you have talent."

"Really?"

I couldn't help but react to Yararai's praise, and the enveloping force suddenly tightened.

"Hey! Akira! Don't let your guard down! Again!"

"Ah, sorry."

I hurriedly repeated the breathing, and the force enveloped my body more smoothly than before.

"Good, now walk while maintaining it."

"...Okay."

I moved my feet slowly while trying to maintain the breathing. The strange sensation that enveloped my body wobbled, but I managed to suppress it. After about the time it takes to make a cup of instant noodles, I could walk without losing the force.

"Hmm. Not bad. Max's skills are quite good. You did well sending the wave energy to your dantian. Your internal waves are well activated."

Could he be talking about that intense palm strike?

"Good, Akira! Now run at a steady pace while maintaining that feeling!"

I started running slowly, gradually increasing my speed while being careful not to lose the force. When I realized it, I was running stably.

"Isn't it... less tiring?"

"Yes. It's not ki... it's a characteristic of wave magic. When the wave is active, you don't get tired easily, and your physical condition improves several levels. You should be able to run faster than usual."

"Let me... try."

I'm still not used to the unique breathing method, so it's hard to talk, but I'm gradually getting used to it and can act without disrupting my breathing.

As I increased my speed as Hagg instructed, I was surprised by how fast I could run. I could run at 1.5 times the speed I thought I could, without much difficulty in breathing.

"Wow... I'm surprised myself."

"Amazing, Akira-sama. It took me about 3 days to get to this point."

"A 2-3 day difference is negligible."

"We dwarves just start using it without realizing it, so I don't understand that part."

"Can you use it from childhood..."

My high spirits suddenly sank. It seems this level is just the standard for kids.

"I don't know the details either."

Ah, the elf said something about not being able to use wave magic.

"Hmm, to build a foundation and train your body, Akira will run a marathon to that shack."

"Huh?"

Hagg is a Spartan.

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