'Ohhh, I get your point. Any other ways?'.
< You just have to be exposed on lightning. Find someone who can use lightning, observe. >
'That's easy, but what do you suggest? Learn the technique or master the essence first?'
< Essence first. But I suggest you take it seriously. >
'Uh- what do you mean?'
< I mean what I mean. You're procrastinating. If not for Butler Rio, it would take at least a week before mastering your first essence. If not for his unique technique and him holding back you would be far from where you are now. You should thank him actually. >
'Wait? He's still holding back?'
< You're too dumb to be an MC, no wonder you're not. Of course, he's holding back just one hit from that Aerial Barrage of his would be enough to make you bleed, hell, I don't even now if you would survive it without an armor. Lucky you. >
'So that's what happened. No wonder his face shows a bit of discomfort and guilt.'
< Wow, you're too smart to be dumb. To only realize it now. >
Kazuya's eyes twitched, he sheathed his sword and went down with a sigh. He decided to bring Scarlett a coffee or something. Maybe, just maybe, he would get another kiss.
He can't take the negativity of this system, he sometimes thought that those who get a friendly cheat system is such lucky guys. He got system, however, not only its not friendly and would insult him but it would also not help him cheat life.
Like those MCs always get a move that could one-hit-kill the enemy. They would also learn it instantly. But him, he would get technique, and its on him if he can learn it or not.
He could just sigh and accept his fate. The sun just risen so he decided to shower first. After that, he bring a coffee on his room together with a breakfast meal. The coffee was prepared by him but the breakfast isn't.
He put it on a medium size oven-like machine, the function of it is to preserve the temperature of what is put inside. Not only the temperature but also the state of it. For short, what you put inside would still be the same when you withdrew it.
Anyway, after that he looked at his computer. He checked his messages and saw a message from Sir Mike. It just says to contact him if he is available so that they could meet.
A few minutes later he heard a sound from the bed. He then ran to a mirror and made sure he looks good. Then he ran to the bed and snuggled with Scarlett.
Alarmed by the sudden 'intrusion', Scarlett tried to feel who hugged her. Then she felt it was Kazuya and hugged him back. Obviously, Kazuya's gentle way of waking Scarlett didn't work, it even made her comfortable.
"Hey babe, wake up!", he gently whispered to her as he caressed her soft hair.
Confused, Scarlett fell deeper to his embrace and said, "Why? I still want to sleep. I'm too tired last night.".
"Don't make it sound like I did something lewd to you last night. I brought you breakfast.".
She blushed when she realized how naughty her words sounded like. Then she said in a much more confused expression, " Wait? You
brought me a breakfast?".
"Yeah.", he nodded and got up to get the tray of food and the coffee. He brought it to the bed and presented it to the confused girl.
"You really did.", she said and narrowed her eyes, she looked intently to Kazuya. She's suspicious!
"What do you want?", she said while sipping the coffee he brought.
"Uh- nothing? Can't I be nice and caring?", he said, sweat formed on his forehead.
"You can, but this is different. I sense that you need something from me?", she said in a teasing tone. When she uttered the last sentence, her finger traced his cheek to her lips, sexily. Audible gulp could be heard from Kazuya.
"N-no!", he stated nervous.
"Oh, that's disappointing. I thought you need a kiss or something. Anyway, thank you for this.", she smiled gently.
Kazuya sighed and cursed himself for being too scared. He can kill a man without emotions but he easily get flustered in front of this girl. He just hugged her while she eats.
After Scarlett finished her food, Kazuya said, "Go take a shower. We'll meet Sir Mike today.".
"Sure.", she then stood up and loosen her nightgown. She looked at Kazuya and said, "Wanna join me?".
Kazuya noticed that something is wrong. This girl is getting good at teasing, heck! Can his honor as a man take it? No! A revenge is what he need.
Kazuya stood up as fast as he could and strip off his shirt. He's now only on his boxers, not bothering Scarlett's flustered look she took her in a princess carry.
This happened so fast that Scarlett forgot to react. He brought her inside the bathroom and closed the doors with a kick. She looked at Kazuya's serious and 'lustful' gaze, she blushed even more and said, "C-can you at least be g-gentle?~".
'Look at you! Haha! Revenge!', he thought as he grinned. He then put her down and said, "I'll be waiting outside. Oh! I'll be gentle don't worry.".
He said the last line in a teasing tone, now he only needs to do one more thing! A finishing move! He could somehow hear inside his head, 'Finish her!'.
He leaned and peck on her lips. He turned around and leave the bathroom with a satisfied grin. He then heard a remark from the system.
< Brutality! >
...
In a luxurious room, Sir Mike gathered his VIPs. It was both Kazuya and Scarlett. They then sat on sofa, that also looks luxurious while a maid served them tea.
"Mr. and Mrs. Red, it really is an honor to have you here.".
"Sir Mike, just call us as you call your students. And don't worry about it.", Kazuya said. Scarlett grinned and blushed hearing that Kazuya didn't react when Sir Mike called them Mr. and Mrs.
"Oh, don't worry. In school I call you like that. Anyway, thank you for honoring me a visit. I really admire your skills, I never saw someone who's that good at sword. No, I'm wrong. You two are the only one's I know who you uses sword."
"Well, I guess swords isn't really popular in this era. That might change soon though.".
"Ohh, is Mr. Red planning something that could change the world for the better?".
"Nah, I wouldn't call it change, more like to remind the world about something they abandoned.".
"I see, in any way I would support it.".
"Thank you Sir Mike.".
"You can just call me Mike when we're alone. Anyway, I wanted to give you a gift but I really don't know what to give. Do you have something in mind?".
"Unfortunately, I don't have any at the moment.".
"I see. You know, I've been stuck in that level for 10 years and if not for what you did, I might perish in frustrations. I really don't know how to thank you, I think no money nor things would be enough to pay it. I can only say that I'm willing to serve you. I can be your loyal dog if you want to, but I'm afraid I would need to ask for another favor for that.".
Kazuya raised an eyebrow, he then asked, "What would that be? I mean, serving me with loyalty is a pretty big offer. I don't think I would have something in exchange for it.".
"Oh, you certainly have Mr. Red. I wish for you to take my son as your disciple.".
"That's it?", he asked, confused.
"Yes, the path of sword may bring him a better future. I would like him to be the successor of my spear but unfortunately he's not interested. I think sword might take his interest.".
"Very well, I also had that intention anyway. I would ask you even if you didn't.".
"I see. Even though I feel kinda cheated that you would still ask to teach him, I'm still grateful so it doesn't matter.".
...
The conversation went on with small talks, it ended at lunch time after Sir Mike started to show his spear collection. They also had a spar, which ended on Kazuya being utterly defeated.
But that's because Kazuya wanted to feel how strong Tier 2 peak warrior is, so he said to Sir Mike to take him seriously. It was super strong, he didn't manage to hit him even once. The combination of Esper ability and perfected spear techniques is something he can not defeat.
Using his Esper Ability is like inhaling air and now his spear techniques is like exhaling air. It was that natural for him. It was overwhelming, even how strong a sword is, it can't defeat reality.
There's no such things as shortcuts, he can't just be stronger than anyone suddenly. It was the truth, and yes, he just realized it.
In this life, he never felt pressured. Even with his fight with Butler Rio, he's not pressured at all. Maybe that's what he lacks, a challenge.
And now, he realized that the world is big. What Butler Rio showed him that time is just a fraction of his ability.
Thus he realized what he lacks, other than more training, it is his ability. [ Dimensional Rift ] is a support type ability.
It wasn't like [ Advanced Reflex ], that would help him passively by improving his senses and body.
He needs to personally activate it. Of all who had this, their jobs would either be studying worlds or being used as a personal transporter.
Studying world as they can enter a dimension where time literally stops, there they could still see what's happening on the surface but they can't touch nor interact. Inside they can roam and look at everything, the time they are inside is determined by how much Psychic Energy they have.
The other function is to teleport things, they will have to enter the dimensional rift and there they can decide on where they would exit. Of course, as the time there literally stops, it became the fastest way to travel. Safest as well.
But the second benefit only applies to masters of this technique. The first one, can be done by anyone that has enough Psychic Energy. While the second needs intense focus and a bit of luck.
Just like what happened to Kazuya's predecessor. With enough energy he entered a dimension rift, that almost dragged the wolves in, but because he's injured and is literally a beginner on this ability he randomly exited and appeared inside that room.
With all that realization Kazuya decided to make a new path for this ability. A combat path, not just support/transport type.
But in order to that he needs to practice it, which he never did since transmigrating here.
When they arrived at his home, he stole another kiss from Scarlett and started to think of ideas with the help of the system. Which again insulted him, saying that he will only have the drive/motivation for now and would soon procrastinate.