This King Had An Omnishop
Chapter 26 - 25 A Great Teacher

Chapter 26: Chapter 25 A Great Teacher

Alexander was momentarily surprised but quickly reacted, countering the attack with his skill,

"Crescent Blade Arc."

"Spamming skills is really great" Alexander exclaimed with a smile.

[-30 Mana]

[Mana: 59/205]

It was yet another beast capable of using a skill. As the dark, shadowy matter enveloped its entire body, the feline-like creature, which had been just two meters away from him, suddenly sank into the ground.

In the blink of an eye, it vanished before his eyes.

Alexander’s brows furrowed in confusion. Was this part of the beast’s skill? He remained alert, unsure of where it would strike next.

[-1 Mana]

All of a sudden, a shadowy creature emerged behind him, its body cloaked in dark mist. Its yellow eyes gleamed with killing intent as it slashed toward his exposed back.

[-1 Mana]

The feline-like beast grinned, its mouth stretching unnaturally wide as it anticipated its attack landing.

But just before its claws could reach their target, a powerful bluish arc of mana came hurtling toward its side.

[-1 Mana]

The beast shifted its gaze to the side, shock evident in its glowing yellow eyes. Wondering where did this attack come from?

Unbeknownst to it, Alexander had anticipated its movement. The moment the creature vanished, he decided to experiment—launching a Crescent Blade Arc at the exact spot where it had disappeared.

Too late to defend due to its momentum, the beast took the full force of the attack. The searing mana-infused slash tore through its body, burning like a blade of pure fire.

It let out a chilling cry of pain before the devastating strike cleaved it cleanly in two.

[-1 Mana]

The two halves of the beast, still suspended in midair, fell to the ground with a dull thud, its life extinguished in an instant.

Its pupils darted upward, fixing on the back of the human who had become the source of its misfortune.

Alexander, without sparing it a glance, brought his sword close and ran his fingers along the blade, as if confirming its sharpness.

[-1 Mana]

"So it can also be used like that?" Alexander murmured.

He had clearly sensed the beast appearing behind him, thanks to his heightened senses.

[Mana: 54/205]

Because he was in a state of heightened focus and full of wariness, even the slightest disturbance like a fly sneaking up behind him would not go unnoticed.

So, when he launched his skill at the beast, he attempted something new. Extending a thin string of mana from his fingers, he connected it to the arc of blue energy, acting as a controller.

To his surprise, he could actually manipulate its trajectory, just like a remotely controlling a plane. However, he quickly realized there was a limit to how far he could control the attack.

When the blue arc of mana reached about ten meters away from him, the "Mana String". A name he decided to give it, suddenly snapped. Losing his control over the energy, as the attack dissipated.

"When using this ability, it also consumes mana every seconds. So it’s better not to use it for now... even though my magical power—" Alexander paused mid-thought, processing something.

Closing his eyes to contemplate, a realization struck him. He immediately called out Razon, and a blue panel materialized before him.

"Razon, the attribute ’Magic Power’ refers to my magical abilities, right? So does that mean using my skill ’Crescent Blade Arc’ relies on my physical strength rather than magic power?" Alexander inquired.

[...]

[Yes]

Alexander narrowed his eyes. This response didn’t answer his question at all.

"Can you at least explain?" he asked, with a sigh.

[OK.] – The system replied in a mechanical voice.

Alexander let out a wry smile. His system seemed unusually lazy for the first time.

[Well, first things first. The arc of energy unleashed by your sword isn’t purely magical. It is a product of your raw strength, channeled through the blade and infused with a small amount of mana.]

"And?" Alexander asked, his curiosity fully piqued by the details of his skill.

[Second is the force of the swing. This determines the power of the attack, meaning your high strength stat makes this skill devastatingly effective.]

[Also, have you ever noticed that your attack patterns and the way you wield the sword don’t align with the nature of your skill?] – The system inquired.

Alexander furrowed his brows at the unexpected question. He had no idea what the system meant.

"I don’t know about that. Can you elaborate?" he asked, shaking his head.

[Even though you’ve reached over 50% mastery of the skill, your natural combat style remains unchanged. This skill embodies the grace of swiftness and refined swordsmanship. However, when you use it, your approach is purely brute force and destruction.]

"Huh?" Alexander spoke in confusion.

[...] – The system tried to run a test to make it simple.

[It’s like this] - The system.

[When you use brute strength in a skill that relies on swiftness and grace, it becomes ineffective and easily ruined. Why don’t you take a look at the sword you’re holding?] – The system pointed out.

Alexander glanced at his sword and immediately noticed the damage. The edges were dulled, and the once-sharp tip was chipped in several places.

Faint dents ran along the length of the blade, clear signs of wear.

[As you can see, the sword is in bad shape. If you think it’s because it’s just a normal sword, then you are mistaken. A weapon’s durability heavily depends on the user.]

Hearing Razon’s explanation, Alexander paused in thought. He had assumed the sword’s condition was due to its grade, but now he realized the real cause, its his own way of wielding it.

[Think of it like the waves of the sea. When they crash against a tough rock, they do not force themselves to cut through it. Instead, they flow around it, finding a path without sustaining damage.]

[In simple terms, if you face an opponent with rock-hard defenses and high strength stats, engaging head-on will only result in your sword breaking after a few exchanges. The best course of action is to divert the attack, reducing the impact and minimizing the damage your sword receives.]

[For example, if a punch is thrown at you, instead of blocking it head-on, you can deflect it with your palm, redirecting the force to the side. This prevents damage to yourself while neutralizing the attack’s full power.]

[It’s that simple. Or, if you prefer, you can spend points to instantly master the skill. Even though your combat nature leans toward raw dominance and power due to your bloodline, mastering ’Crescent Blade Arc’ will engrave its movements into your muscle memory. Rather than struggling to adapt, spending points would be the most efficient option.]

Alexander considered the system’s suggestion and nodded in agreement, but then quickly shook his head, dismissing the idea.

If he became too reliant on the system, it would only lead to his downfall. He needed to experience hardships, at least a little, to truly improve.

"Thanks for the explanation, Razon," he said inwardly.

[You’re welcome, Host. Now, to continue my explanation...]

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