Lucas watched Klaus with a confused expression, processing the boy's words. "Klaus Park? Oh, I get it...you're not using your nickna." He said and let out a small smile and shook his head slightly.
Klaus frowned and a series of questions passed through his mind during these seconds.
'Nickna? What is he referring to? Anyway, Andrew is with now, I can't ask him about it, so I'll just smile and nod.' Klaus made sure to do exactly what he had in mind to keep this information a secret.
Lucas understood Klaus' response and proceeded naturally so as not to create a friction with him. "It's a pleasure to et you, Klaus. I know you and your friend are from the archery departnt, but we are hearing a lot about you on campus and we were curious. I'm happy to personally et the talent behind so many rumors. And you, who are you?" He inquired, looking at Andrew.
"I'm Andrew A. McClelland, also from the archery departnt. It's a pleasure to et you, Lucas."
Lucas extended his hand to greet Andrew, his friendly smile lingering on his face. "The pleasure is mine, Andrew. I'm happy to et another talent from the archery departnt."
Klaus seized the mont to join the conversation, recovering quickly from his brief ntal war of trying to figure out why Lucas had ntioned nickna.
"We are trying our hardest to represent our departnt to the best of our ability at the tournant, and I see that you are as well. So, what did you want to talk to about?"
Lucas smiled, satisfied with Klaus' question. "I talked to the departnt coordinator about you, Klaus. And we agreed that a talent like yours would be essential to draw attention to our departnt during the competition, not to ntion your already known prowess. We believe you have latent potential that just needs a push."
Klaus listened carefully to the initial proposal. "Yes, I believe that too, but I am already very busy with the Archery Departnt."
"I fully understand. That being the case, you would have to have extra motivation to also compete and practice fencing, wouldn't you? Well, the coordinator and I have talked it over and agreed that you will keep the prize money for all the competition modes you participate in."
Lucas smiled with his lips closed. "Why don't you follow ? I'll show you in the hologram room."
Lucas led Klaus and Andrew to a large hologram room ahead, where the departnt's large fencing training sessions were held. As they entered, the atmosphere changed completely. The white walls were covered with CGI-like stippling, and with a hand gesture Lucas activated the holographic system. The door and window disappeared, and the scenery began to materialize around them. Suddenly they were in an open field, with the sun shining and a gentle breeze caressing their skin. This was incredible.
Lucas raised his right hand and lowered it, making a few icons appear in full. "Each of these icons equals one of the modes we have, and they are: Individual Duel, Team Battle, and Tactical Challenges. Each of them requires different skills, strategies and knowledge. For example, in Individual Dueling knowledge in kendo is a valuable one, but in team not so much."
He then clicked on the Individual Dueling icon and began to mimic the basic moves of the area that appeared before them. He advanced and retreated with agility, showing his expertise with useful stances to block and counter with milliter precision. Each blow was executed with impressive fluidity, revealing his complete mastery of this area.
Klaus watched in awe, imrsed in Lucas' demonstration, while Andrew was more in awe of the scenery around him, because he could hardly tell he was inside a room inside a building and not in a verdant field.
The energy Lucas transmitted in every movent, the passion present in his gaze, all reinforced the reasons for him to be the leader of this departnt.
After the demonstration of the Individual Duel, Lucas moved on to the Team Battle. He explained the importance of communication and synchrony between team mbers with so holographic artificial intelligence dolls, as well as the strategy involved in cooperative combat. He then simulated a duo battle incorporating coordinated moves with an imaginary holographic partner, but this would not be an area covered in the tournant.
Finally, Lucas addressed the Tactical Challenges, which featured complex and unpredictable scenarios. He pointed out that these challenges required not only skill with the sword, but also strategic thinking and the ability to adapt quickly.
As Lucas explained each modality, Klaus visualized himself facing the challenges, strategizing.
The hologram room had beco a world of possibilities, where fencing was mixed with the excitent of the impending tournant.
Lucas, pleased to see the motivation shining in Klaus' eyes, knew that he had awakened in him the desire to reach his full potential. He believed in his talent and dedication and was determined to help him beco a true fencer. However, first he had to test it first hand to see if comnts he had seen and heard about Klaus were really true.
"Klaus, you seem excited to . Do you want to test your skills against mine? I promise I won't use too advanced moves." Lucas proposed.
Klaus looked at Lucas, surprised by the invitation. Adrenaline coursed through his body as the idea of facing the leader of the fencing departnt took shape in his mind. It was a unique opportunity to test his skills.
With a determined smile, Klaus accepted the challenge. "Of course, Lucas! It would be an honor to test my skills against you. I'm ready."
Andrew, who was watching the interaction with a mixture of anxiety and admiration, was intrigued by the proposal. He knew Klaus was a remarkable physical talent, but taking on the leader of the departnt himself was absurd for soone who had never even touched a sword, or at least that's what Andrew imagined.
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