Sword and Magic and Taxi

You're an idiot! How could you do such a thing! Ranger Carl scolded Zhao Mai unceremoniously. He spent a breakfast listening to Zhao Mai's story, and his first comment was this: Do you think you are so powerful that you can solve all problems by yourself, so you don't even wait for the elves' reinforcements? You informed your comrades, and then you fooled yourself into it? You are very brave, but also very stupid and very irresponsible!

Zhao Mai opened his mouth. He had a lot of reasons to defend himself. For example, he was worried that the enemy's experiment on Tarrasque would be successful. For example, he realized that there might be spies in the Departed Walker community. For example, he was confident that he could sneak in without being discovered. . But Ranger Carl was right, there was still considerable uncertainty in his action. In the final analysis, he came up with a plan to use his wild identification ability to make Tarrasque rebellious. He was so proud that he decided to implement it no matter what. He was so focused on making himself successful that he neglected other things that needed attention.

Then you encounter a problem. Because you have power, you use power to solve it? Where do you put your brain? Ranger Carl coughed hard several times and shook his head: Why are you still taking risks with a fledgling? Like a person who thinks he can conquer the world? If I can help others without dragging them down, I will be very happy. Anyone who thinks that others can’t do it but only himself is the most likely to cause problems!”

I remembered this time. Zhao Mai patted Karl's back gently and said quickly: Don't be angry, you are already old. I will learn a lesson this time and I will never do it again next time.

My last apprentice was bewitched by evil forces and did wrong things. You have always been enthusiastic and kind, but not very smart. Ranger Carl patted his thigh, Yes, I just took this opportunity to give you the money I owed you at that time. Make up for all the courses!”

Ah? I don't need basic lessons now. My speed...

Karl interrupted him: Yes, you are very fast and powerful, but you have not completed the most basic homework. You don't want to be a person who can only rely on strength to solve problems, right?

I don't understand. Aren't these basic lessons meant to make me more skilled, experienced and powerful? In the end, don't I still use my strength to solve problems?

It's not that you can't use power, but you've progressed too fast and heard too few stories. Having power is like standing on a mountain, able to see farther and fly higher. But you want to go up to another mountain Peak, if you fly directly from the top of the mountain to the top of the mountain, you will miss a lot of scenery. If you want a more comprehensive understanding, you have to learn to go down the mountain and slowly climb up from below.

Wouldn't it be the same if I could fly up and go back down?

Idiot, if you don't go to the foot of the mountain first, how do you know whether the mountain will collapse? You used strong force to stop the landslide this time. What about next time? The more powerful you are, the more you should learn the basics. If you can't avoid low-level mistakes , the greater the power, the greater the harm caused!

Zhao Mai thought for a while, then nodded. Zhao Mai's basic combat ability is not weak, and he has mastered various skills. After all, he spent a long time practicing. But having said that, it's not bad to listen to Karl tell stories, just think of it as a kind of relaxation.

He was prohibited from using abilities beyond those of a normal human, and had to re-practice his sword and shield skills like an apprentice back then. Normal human? Can I use spells?

Of course not! You'd better keep your mouth shut. When you came here, you weren't so verbose!

Zhao Mai smiled. No, at that time I was still learning the common language of Golarion with a dictionary as thick as Cihai (reduced version), so naturally I couldn't speak a few words. In order to re-experience the feeling at that time, Zhao Mai picked up the spare tire shield again, and the other hand was a round-headed wooden stick. Even without using any spells, Zhao Mai's current physical fitness is comparable to that of a giant dragon, and holding these two things does not feel much weight at all.

There is no other way, we still have to use magic. Zhao Mai restrained himself with psychic powers and forcibly added resistance to his muscles, which was equivalent to weight-bearing training. However, the natural force is not so easy to shield. It circulates in Zhao Mai's body all the time, providing him with extraordinary endurance and preventing Zhao Mai from fatigue. But if you are not tired, how can you exercise?

Therefore, Zhao Mai had to continue to increase the pressure and keep himself at the limit all the time to simulate the fatigue of normal people. Every movement he makes seems slight, but actually contains terrifying power. The Che's spare tire was better, but the practice spear shattered with just a pinch.

I did not mean it.

What's this, it's just a wooden stick. Carl said: When I was training as a ranger, I was just as clumsy. But my teacher told me that as long as I can make progress, even that stick will feel good for me. Happy.

Tell me the story of your adventure. Didn't you say that I need to hear something about this? Zhao Mai shook his right hand, used the power of ice to create a spear, and then wrapped it with a force field. Let the cold air escape - at least this way you don't have to worry about consuming it, and you don't have to worry about hurting Karl. After all, the old ranger also stood opposite Zhao Mai in a fighting state. As a sparring partner, he used the most common weapons.

Telling stories while practicing? I don't have the habit of being distracted. Karl picked up his shield and spear and said, I'll attack and see what kind of strength you have now!

This battle practice lasted only three minutes and ended in Karl's failure. Zhao Mai can suppress his strength, speed, endurance and recovery, but he cannot suppress his reaction and prediction abilities. He clearly knew where Karl aimed every attack and how to avoid and block it most effectively.

Carl discovered this too. Although he admitted his failure, he still thought there was something wrong with Zhao Mai's fighting movements. All your movements are extremely short and effective. Every time you intercept my attack, this is a very sharp style. But this is your style, it's not good.

I don't understand, what's wrong with my style?

Every ranger must receive training in all weapons. Do you know why? Because every weapon that remains after the test of time represents a fighting thought, which precipitates all opponents you can encounter. And all ways to solve the problem. What does a person with an ax look like, what does a person with a rapier look like, why are such weapons produced? You seem to only regard the use of weapons as the pursuit of the shortest distance and fastest speed and a way to the greatest power, isn’t this the fundamental reason for becoming narrow-minded and conceited?”

Zhao Mai was completely stunned this time.