After returning to my room, I examined the key I had obtained from the prison.
It was a black key about 10 cm long, with a red gem embedded at the end.
Of course, I knew how to use the key from the original story.
'Press the red gem at the end of the key and twist it into the air as if inserting it...'
The red gem at the end of the key began to glow. It was proof that it was working. I twisted the key I had thrust into the air.
The space around the key began to distort, and a white portal shimred into existence.
'Success.'
The key to the ancient warrior training ground.
This key opens a portal to an artificial dungeon used as a training ground for warriors during the ancient civilization era. The portal lasts for one minute.
Once the portal is opened, it can be opened again after 12 hours.
In the original story, Kyle trained inside this dungeon. Training here is slightly more effective than training outside.
'Let's give it a try.'
Without hesitation, I stepped into the portal.
'Oh!'
The training ground ca into view.
What I saw was a clear blue sky and a training ground carved out of rock. The training ground was incredibly vast, with green trees planted here and there. Beside it, a stream of clear water flowed quietly.
It looked exactly as described in the original story. By the way, no living creatures inhabit the stream. The water is drinkable, and you can even bathe in the lake downstream.
"This entire space is mine now."
I grinned and headed toward the training ground.
A clear female voice echoed from all directions in the training ground.
I wasn't surprised since I already knew about it.
"Yeah, nice to et you. But who are you?"
"I'm Eugene Pruckus."
In the original story, Kyle also said Kartman's basic training was aningless. The essence of the ancient warrior training ground lies entirely in combat training.
I clicked my tongue. This reaction from Kartman wasn't in the original story. It seems my young body is the problem.
"Start with combat."
Not possible.
'Is there no other way...?'
The ancient civilization era was the peak of magic and engineering. Kartman is rely a product of the pinnacle of magic and engineering.
Thinking of the Illusiter Device, it seed quite possible.
[Hacking successful.]
It worked. Although it was only about 10 seconds, I could control it as I wished.
"Kartman, I am your master now! My commands are above the laws of the Feylont Empire!"
"Start combat."
A combat dummy appeared in the center of the training ground.
At the very least, its body shape was identical to a human's. The sword it held was made of iron, but the blade was dull. As far as I know, the basic warrior stage uses dull swords for safety.
'There are a total of 100 stages, I think.'
Stages 15-40 are for Aura Users.
Stages 90-100 are for Aura Masters.
'What a sha. I was curious how far I could go in reality, but with this body...'
I wanted to use the Hwaryeonbido, but it was too big for my small body. The dagger was just right.
.
Thinking about how Lexi had knocked it out of my hand in one go... I couldn't help but sigh.
As I approached the combat dummy, I thought to myself.
"Kartman, begin."
The combat dummy charged at , gripping the iron sword with both hands.
The combat dummy's field of vision is the sa as a human's. It can hear sounds and even sense things like wind.
Yeongcheon Style combat technique: Wall Stream.
"Easy. Too easy."
"Honestly, being an Aura Master isn't that impressive, is it? Haha."
I swung the dagger in my hand through the air as I spoke.
The combat dummy appeared.
The combat dummy charged at . It was definitely faster than the stage 1 dummy.
I used Wall Stream. The dummy's eyes wavered. Wall Stream worked.
As I passed by the dummy, I tried to slash its side, but the dummy twisted its body and swung its fist at .
Startled, I twisted my waist to dodge the fist.
Its wild punches and kicks made it easy to find openings.
'If it were human, it would have fallen much sooner. Is it because it's an orc?'
I took out a water bottle from my inventory and gulped it down to quench my thirst.
***
The daggers collided. I was pushed back slightly. I was at a slight disadvantage in terms of physical strength.
The combat dummy closed in on .
If I showed even the slightest opening, it would notice like a ghost and precisely target my weak spot.
The combat dummy was big, and I was small. Simply put, even if we swung the sa sword, the range was different.
'There's another problem. This isn't my first battle. If this continues... I'll tire out first.'
Clang!
'I'm screwed!'
'If it's co to this, I'll push through and finish it!'
"Ugh...!"
My body floated upward, and my eyes t the dummy's. The dummy didn't move.
I tried to get up but winced at the pain in my stomach and lay back down in a proper position.
Recovery is faster inside this training ground.
"Shut up."
In reality, I had reached stage 7.
'Damn it. Even with the growth penalty, I didn't think I'd fail to reach stage 10....'
***
Want to read ahead? 📖 Join my Patreon for early access to 30 advance Chapters! Your support helps write more and bring the story to you faster.
Thanks for being aweso! ❤️
Reviews
All reviews (0)