Vorpal Rabbit and Fortress Uncle

The Amatsumara Underground Arena is a giant PVP area underground in the underground resource gathering base, Seed 01. The biggest eye-catcher is the giant Grand Arena. There's an official tournament here every weekend, as well as frequent researcher initiatives by players who love interpersonal combat.

However, there were many other facilities in the [Amatsumara Underground Stadium], which had not arrived for a long time. It seemed like it was increasing in response to requests from players.

An underwater arena with a large swimming pool, an athletic arena with numerous structures, a city arena with many artifacts and poor vision, and a labyrinth arena with cramped passageways. It's not as big as the Grand Arena, but it has a wide selection of interesting arenas.

It seems that some pet arenas have a spindle for the battle of mechanical beasts and pets, and players command it from high ground.

"Well, there are a lot of things."

"Huh. It's been a while since I've had a lot of variety."

"Prison arena in the amusement park. I had a lot of facilities in other cities. You also need to invest to be profitable.”

"It's so spicy."

That's how Astra of the "Knights of the Great Eagle" explains the harsh part of urban management.

I was visiting this arena with Astra that day. Of course, I didn't bother to ask the hectic Knight Commander for a guide. This time it is for him to follow his training.

"But I'm sorry. I know you're busy."

"It's okay." Unless otherwise requested by Mr. Ledge. It's important to invest in everything. ”

"Haha," he laughs lightly. I'm a little uneasy about what will be asked of me later, but I can't help it this time.

"Is it a way to gain mobility without the ability to walk?" I think Mr. Ledge can move quickly without skill by using machine beasts and transformation parts. "

Astra tilts her head as she walks along the corridor lined with arena doors.

This time, I asked Astra to train her to move and fight without relying on her [walking] skills.

As everyone knows, he is one of the FPO's top players and one of the strongest drivers of planetary exploration. Of course, its combat abilities exceeded even Letty and Toka's. I was able to win the battles of the past only because I had all the conditions in my favor.

Astra boasts such unparalleled strength, but surprisingly, he doesn't have any behavioral skills. Passive skills that improve the athletic performance of the aircraft, such as walking, jumping, climbing, and swimming. Normally, without those, especially [walking] abilities, we wouldn't be able to fight fiercely on the ground. This skill is required for melee jobs.

"Why doesn't Astra take action in the first place?"

"Because I don't feel the need." I'm still fighting hard enough.

I see.

It's simple, but it's a strong reason. I have trouble returning it even if it is answered immediately.

"I have four main skills: [Swordsmanship], [Combat Skill], [Appraisal], and [Armament]." In this case, I think it will probably include the three skills of < Cutting > < Destruction > < Penetration >. "

Astra, in contrast to me, is a simple skill building. I decided not to take any extra skills in consideration of training to level 100 in the future.

He also took three new skills called Material Skills.

"Huh, Astra is just a sword, right?" Do you want to take the Destruction and Penetration as well?

"The [Sword Technique] skill technique has the cutting attribute as its main axis, but it doesn't have any other attributes." I'm pursuing the bottom line of firepower, so I'll take it. "

I see.

The criterion for his skill was simple. Whether it contributes to attack power. That's the only criterion I choose.

Well, you can practise here.

When I was talking, Astra suddenly stopped. In front of the door he showed me was a plate with the inscription "Web Rope Arena".

He opens the door and reveals the inside.

"Oh... oh...?"

It was a battlefield with countless thick pillars in a square field. Lateral branches stretch in various directions from the pillars, and thick ropes are connected.

I see, an arena with ropes strung up like a web.

I'll start with the Athletic Arena when I teach the guild members.

"Then shouldn't I take steps from there?"

Hahaha!

The pointing is reflected in a refreshing laugh.

Maybe you got the coach wrong.

Well then, first of all, I'd like to see what Mr. Ledge is capable of right now, so can I try a lot of things?

"Here we go. Soften your hands, please."

The columns in the arena also have short branches that look like scaffolding. Astra used it to climb up and stand on a small stage in the middle of the pillar.

"Please run with the rope from here to there."

"I see. I see."

From the stage, the rope crossed to the stage where it protruded from another pillar. It is thick and seems to be durable, and it is tight, so even if you put your foot on it, it will take it firmly.

"Is this how it is?"

It's a stone.

I can handle this.

Astra clapped her hands and praised me as I looked back. Hmm, I'm quite happy.

"If this can be crossed, it's as good as winning." Please cross the thin rope there. "

Yes, sir.

Next is a little thin rope.

However, as long as the center of gravity is stabilized without fear, there is no problem even if you run a little.

Sounds good, Mr. Ledge is still the best!

Hahaha, don't praise me so much

Thereafter, basic training and confirmation are repeated.

Loose ropes, very fine wires, barbed wire, lubricated ropes, etc. There is a really good variety of things.

“Basically, it's important to use your toes well. If you grab the ground and run, you can move flexibly.”

I see, I see.

"Mr. Ledge, you've already done that." After all, it looks like you're pretty used to it in everyday combat. "

The challenge presented by Astra could be completed without any problems. I didn't know because I usually benefited from my [walking] skills, but I seem to have a lot of skills too.

Well then, let's take a walk in the air.

“How's it going?

Suddenly, the difficulty of the task exploded.

He hears the same words as he hears the suspicions in his ears.

"I mean, what do you mean...?"

The Explorer's hull is made of heavy steel. I can't even float so easily.

"I'm not really walking in the air." That's why I can't do it without my walking skills. "

With that, I stroke down Astra's chest with relief. Apparently, it was a little joke.

"Please walk without shaking the rope there."

What was shown was a loose rope. Just a little touch and you're swaying.

Yes?

"Walk so that the force of stepping does not pass on to the rope." < Ninjutsu > skill and < Walking > skill will give you system assistance, but you won't be able to do it.

"Yeah..."

Maybe because I looked weird. Astra practices herself.

"This is what it looks like."

He rushes out in heavy armor. Place your feet on the rope and release. It was a small run, but in the meantime the rope didn't shake at all.

"No, it won't."

"If you do it, you can do it." It's a gently feather-light image of stepping air between the soles of your feet and the rope. ”

"Hah..."

I don't know, but I'm not an enemy to be practiced right in front of my eyes. I put my foot on the loose rope.

"It's shaking."

"Don't be too aware of the rope. Look at the goal and imagine the clear path that leads to it.”

If you ask me, I won't struggle.

Astra wouldn't be able to do this in real life. Probably because it's in virtual reality.

The world of FPOs has an accuracy reality that is virtually unchanged from reality, but there is still an analog-to-digital difference. A fluid, continuously moving world and a world made up of 0 and 1. There is a difference of 0.5.

What he's walking through is the slightest difference, the horns of the polygon, the judgment around the protrusion---.

"Hey!"

Oh, you made it!

A strange feeling is transmitted to your feet.

It feels uncertain and soft as if you were walking on a cloud. However, I was able to keep my weight and move my body.

"If you can do this, you'll grow quite a bit." If you use it well, you can run about 100 meters on the water. ”

"It looks like it's going to be hard to master that much..."

It reminds me of when Astra intercepted a flower monkey at sea. At that time, there were other players, so Mel and the mechanics froze the sea, but he might not have had to do it alone.

"It's easy once you get the hang of it." All you have to do is realize that your body is fluid. ”

"Huh? Does that mean you're a cat?"

Tilting his neck, he laughs.

"That's good, too." Anyway, all the shocks parry and don't rebound. The rebellion, or collision, is going to stop for a moment. "

Having said that, Astra steps into the air. He stretches out his hand in amazement, but he falls according to gravity.

"Astra!?"

"Please look at me."

Having said that, he touches the rope near him as he falls. Instantly, he spins it around to the fulcrum and jumps upwards.

After that, he still flies between the ropes in a smooth manner, and one of them moves agile without shaking.

“Well, here's what it looks like.”

"It may be the first time I've seen you more like a ninja than a mikage..."

There was no disturbance of breath, Astra says.

Besides, it must have moved slowly on purpose to make it easier for me to understand. Thanks to that, I understood what I was doing. Just because I can understand it doesn't mean I can.

"For now, it's the liver that keeps moving. Instead of supporting your body with your feet, you move your body with your feet. When you walk, you hear footsteps because you're tapping the ground with your feet.

Think of it as a boneless thing. If it is difficult, first of all, imagine dividing the bottle into five parts. Mollusks, octopus and cats are fine.

Flush all shocks received and sometimes convert to propulsion. That way, you can move faster than your opponent. "

As you train, you will learn how to think and move from Astra. He is very good at teaching people. It conveys my senses in words. It's up to me if I can do that.

Like a cat, like an octopus, like water. I flew between the rope and the rope. Instead of bumping the impact, it takes it in well and turns it into the next impulse.

"If the speed is not enough, please take in the gravity." You can be as fast as you want with the energy that's always on you. ”

Oh, oh!

I feel like it's against the laws of physics, but if he says so, I'm sure he can. In other words, when I was practicing consciously and repeatedly, I was actually able to do it.

As it accelerates steadily, it becomes very difficult to judge the situation. There will be no time for thought.

"Grrrr!"

I divide my thoughts.

Think about moving the body and grasping the energy in parallel. It's like operating a DAF system.

It's not me, it's me. Each part moves and supports each other. Fine particles gather to give you the flexibility to carry out your mission.

"... amazing. I never thought I'd swallow this fast."

Looks like Astra is looking at me.

His usual refreshing expression disappeared and he gave a fierce smile.

Well then, Mr. Ledge, let's fight.

"Please keep your hands soft."

If you lose or lose, you lose!

Astra jumps up in a no-motion. I predicted my move, a crash course.

But don't clash. Repulsion is a bad thing.

If the opponent was flying - let it flow.

Ahh!

"Haha! That's good!"

Touch Astra for a moment and leave immediately.

They would have bumped into each other at a considerable speed, but they could hardly make a sound. A terribly quiet, sudden battle began.