For crying out loud...
That was not what he wanted to know! --Actually scratch that,
he didn't want to know what they did together either!! It was a weird spot to be in; the Sinese found himself suspecting and putting himself in Kenzo's shoes, and at the same time feeling a growing sense of jealousy towards the blue-haired mercenary simply upon assumption. For a brief moment, Jan Ren's face lit up some upon the mercenary managing to recall his presence.
Ah, so Rania did talk about me! --he thought, flattered and lifted in that very moment. The next piece though felt like an arrow shooting through his heart as the next segment, didn't sit with the young man as well. The two were riding on his horse -- together -- while he was hungover from drinking; managing to somewhat recall their talk together despite the assumed intoxicated state.
Such intoxication meant nothing to the progressively-jealous Sinese. If he was hung over, and with his personal experience with Rania drinking wine at her previous apartment, he'd only come to the logical conclusion that she'd took part in it as well. A long trip from Marigold to Dahlia and Siegheart Mountains... Alone, just the two of them.
Riding on a horse, one's arms wrapping around the other's waist as the moon shines over their figures... And a careless whisper is uttered by one as they ride into the night t-- "
I-I see. That's, lovely." The average human is capable of perceiving thought in 0.2 seconds. In this instance, Jan Ren's fantasies occurred in its entirety in that timespan; speaking to the intensity of his emotion! "
Great, I'm glad to hear she mentioned me!!" Struggling to keep a proper smile as his eyebrows deeply furrowed, the raven-haired's composure tore down in just that simple exchange.
Soon he was snapped back to reality, dismantling such previous unpleasantry as a sword appeared out of nowhere in Kenzo's hand. Immediately, the Sinese came to inspect it from where he stood. A proper whiff from his nose, even at this distance, spoke to the many battles this blade alone had seen. It still faintly reeked of blood, but strongly omitted a familiar scent of steel. What's more, the mercenary's own personal musk had mixed in with it to a degree; speaking vaguely to the time the two had been together. He smiled; "
Oh? I'd love that." Somewhat excited, somewhat determined; facing this unknown blade alone was terrifying, but in the hands of a supposedly earnest Kenzo he had the feeling he'd be alright.
On top of that, "
This would be a good chance to see what Rania's partner is capable of!"
Yes, he was still hung onto that."
Then... Let me resume my training. I hope I can live up to your expectations." His grin widened as the young man put his trust in the other, enough to take a short distance of about 10 meters away from the other, before facing him again; taking a short bow to signify the start, then entering proper stance. Knees bent down and legs at sufficient width apart, weight leaning on his thighs. Back slightly slouched, form leaning forward as his left arm was stretched outward; right arm folded as his right hand remained by his face -- both palms open.
The usual, signature Sinese fighting stance he'd adopted. "
Very well... Let's begin!"
Deciding to take the initiative, Jan Ren immediately tapped his foot on the ground as a magic circle appeared beneath him; the Dragon Slayer building up his magic to prepare his attack. He still lacked confidence, or for better term -- experience, in using this kind of magic; but with a training partner, he would surely manage to gain some experience with it. If not, outright get stressed enough to channel it properly.
Though the spell never came out, he steadily focused as he felt a small bump appear right beneath his right foot, throwing his stance somewhat off balance. This won't do. He needs to focus better!- Stats:
Strength: 93 = A-rank damage
Speed: 58
Lunge Speed: 10 m/s
Run Speed: 20 m/s
Constitution: 71
Hitpoints: 3xS
Run Duration: 6 Posts
Lunge Frequency: (up to) Twice a post
Endurance: 121
Pain Tolerance: 2xS-Rank
Intelligence: 91
30% mana Reduction
No battle equipment present.
- Training:
Bonuses in effect:
- Intelligence perk - 30% WC reduction
- Dragons Event bonus - 20% additional WC reduction
Spells Trained:
- Earth Dragon's Rising Stone: 67/375
- Earth Dragon Sense: 0/375
- Earth Dragon Leap: 0/375
- Earth Dragon Shove: 0/375
- Earth Dragon's Roar: 0/750