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Chapter 3 - New Skills

Sid pondered, 'Did she really lose her cane in the forest? Or did she lose it at a nearby tree? It's impossible for her to lose her cane in the forest, first she'd have to go to the forest, but an NPC is banned from leaving the village unless he or she is accompanied by a player. The player of course had to have the protector quest to accept her quest, for now I'll just ask the the guard of this village if she left or not'.

Sid went to the gate of the village, the guard immediately noticed him and asked, "Why are you here? Come back when you have a weapon, or can use magic".

Sid asked, "I just wanted to ask if an elderly lady exited this week?".

The guard thought for a bit before answering, "No I haven't seen any old lady exit this village the whole week".

Sid asked again, "Is there any places in the village filled with trees?".

The guard explained, "There is such a place in the village, on your way to Leon's house you'll pass by ten trees".

Sid thanked the guard, before remembering an important question "Where's Leon's house?".

"Well he lives near the village chief's house", said the guard.

Sid thanked him again, before leaving the area. He traced his steps from how he got to the village chief's house, and found out that the path to Leon's house was where the trees were planted.

Sid looked around, there weren't any sticks much less a cane. 'I guess I'll drop by Leon's house, if I remember correctly he should be the guy that teaches the skill [False Punch]. It was a rather powerful skill if used correctly.

Sid saw Leon's house. When Sid was about to knock on the door it immediately opened, stunning him and the person in front of him.

"What brings you here?", asked the muscular man.

"I'd like to ask if you've seen a cane?", said Sid.

"Oh a cane, was it Lily who lost it?", said the muscular man.

"Lily? are you talking about an elderly lady?", asked Sid.

The muscular man smiled, "Yes Lily, but she isn't an old lady. She is just twelve years old, but she's very mischievous and usually cast magic on herself to trick people. Luckily, you came to me".

Sid asked, "I also came here to ask if you could teach me how to fight".

Leon spoke, "Fight what... or who?" when he said the latter part he gave off a feeling that could make anyone scared to death.

Sid continued, "I would like to learn how to fight monsters, but if you can't can you please teach me how to fight".

Leon heard him and couldn't help, but be startled. In his eyes, Sid's strength was that of a normal villager maybe even lower than that.

Leon spoke, "Why do you want to learn how to fight monsters?".

Sid answered truthfully, "I want to become stronger so that I can protect myself when I travel the world".

With a look of disbelief Leon asked, "You want to travel the world?".

Sid answered, "I want to see this beautiful yet dangerous world, and help those in need".

'Obviously in order complete quests I have to help people', thought Sid.

Leon finally accepted, "Fine I'll teach you how to fight, come follow me".

Leon and Sid went to the back of Leon's house, there Sid saw a bunch of trees.

'So it really wasn't outside the village'.

[Obtained Skill Quest: False Punch

Difficulty: None

Leon the battle master will show you a skill.

Objectives: Observe Leon use his skill and copy his movements

Reward: False Punch Skill]

'That easy?'.

Leon exclaimed, "Stay back I'll show you a skill that can easily be learnt with your current strength".

Leon moved swiftly, but when he was about to hit a tree he stopped.

Crack!

The back of the tree was blown to pieces.

"Wow! how powerful was that punch exactly‽", said Sid.

Leon looked at Sid, he uttered "It's actually not that powerful".

'You think that's not powerful?'.

Sid asked, "Then how did you punch through the tree?".

Leon answered, "Remember how I stopped my punch. I transferred the force of my attack through the use of battle aura, but you can still use it without aura. Try copying my movements and punch me". Leon raised his arm, preparing to block.

Sid did as Leon requested, stopped his fist and with it a gust of wind followed.

[New Skill Learned: False Punch]

Sid thanked Leon and was about to leave, when Leon threw a cane at him.

"Give this to Lily", said Leon.

Sid thanked him again, as he rushed to Lily. Once again he was in front of the old lady.

"Hey Lily, I heard you were being mischievous as you tried to trick nice people like me", said Sid.

Hmph!

With a flash of light, the old lady turned into a young, petite, and cute kid.

"How did you know? Did Leon tell you?", said the petite girl.

"Leon told me, anyway here's your cane", said Sid as he threw Lily's cane.

"Fine, since you were able to find my cane I should at least give you a reward", said Lily.

She pointed her index finger in the air, before the same exact finger glowed blue. Before Sid could even be surprised, Lily drew in mid air and formed a star inside a circle. She pointed her finger at Sid, before moving her middle finger as if she was pulling the trigger of a gun.

Bang!

A water jet was shot straight at Leo, which obviously made his clothes wet.

[New Passive Skill Learned: Beginner Magic]

"Now you should know how to use magic, just make your Mana accumulate in one spot then draw the magic circle. Before drawing though you should think of an element, if you don't it won't work. To use the magic circle simply let all the Mana you used in making the magic circle burst".