3rd person Pov:
Currently, Joseph was standing with a dumb-looking face. Or rather he could not believe what had just happened. Just a few moments ago, Michael had told him to make some changes in the basic movements of the Moon blade technique. At first, Joseph did not want to follow what Michael said, but after listening to what he had to say, Joseph decided to give it a try. And that is what leads to the current moment. He had executed the moves according to what Michael had said and the results were so astonishing that he could not believe it and become dumbfounded.
'Stamina consumption is low. It took less movement and time to execute the same movements as before. It was also easier to just change the stance. Not only that but the agility, the moves are faster to execute. This is all just because I changed how I stand, how I hold the weapon, and how I move. If these are just the changes at the basic stage, what would happen if I changed the advanced moves too?' Joseph looked at Michael who was writing something in a book. "How did you know how to do that Michael? How did you what changes to make?" Joseph could not hold in any longer and finally asked.
Michael replied without looking at him and continued what he was doing and said, "I read, observed, and changed." A simple and straight answer. But joseph could not understand. He made these many changes just by observing him once. He knew that Michael was a genius, but this was beyond genius. "You did all that just by observing me once?" Joseph asked a sane question about Michael's insane explanation.
Michael still did not look at him and said, "Who said I observed you only once? I have been watching you practicing since some time ago. At first, it seemed amazing but later when I started reading books related to the subject, I couldn't help but question what you were doing and wondered if it could be done in fewer movements and with less time, saving stamina while doing so. So, I devised this method. It won't go with every sword art. Only yours since I have observed yours for a long time."
After saying this Michael threw the book he was holding toward Joseph. "This is all I have on you. If you follow the instructions that are written on it, the moves of yours that I have observed so far will become better to execute. Try it and let me know. For now, I will practice the basic movements of the Moon blade technique for a week." Saying this Michael picked up the wooden sword and started performing the basic moves of the sword art but of course with his improvements.
=====
1st person Pov:
Good thing he is not a sharp person. I had to make the whole diary to cover up my excuses. It took a whole night to make that, and I also had to remember all the moves I had seen him perform. Even then it was not guaranteed to work. So, I can only say that it is a good thing Joseph is not a smart person.
I have used all kinds of weapons but the weapon with which I have the most proficiency is the sword. Correcting and altering some moves in a sword art was not that difficult. The difficult part was covering it up.
[You have learned the sword art "Moon blade dance"]
[Moon blade dance: level max
Grade: E
No moves are available at grade E. No mana is required to execute the art at Grade E]
While I was practicing the sword art of the Revstein family, this message showed up from the system. Still, this sword art is amazing. If I have to grade it according to Kunlun's power level, then it would be a high-grade transcendental sword art. The sword art of the judgment sect was peak-grade sword art, just one level above the Moon blade sword art. It won't hurt to practice it. I need to make some changes to it, but it is still good for surviving until I am able to use my own sword art.
As for the changes, I need to completely break the art down. Since these are just basic moves, if I make changes now, I will also have to make changes in the advanced movements. It would result in me making a whole new art and its grade might increase or decrease. Decreasing the chance is low but there is still a possibility. For now, I should start with altering moves according to this body.
[It is detected that the user would like to make changes in the "Moon blade dance" sword art. Changes will be made according to the user's physique.]
[Would the user like to convert the sword art into a skill for it to be integrated with the user?]
[Yes\No]
Hooo… This could be done too. This makes it a whole lot easier. "Yes"
[Command received]
[Please wait]
[Converting the sword art into a skill and integrating it with the user.]
[7%... 42%... 69%...]
[81%... 93%... 100%]
As soon as the meter reached 100% information about the art's basic moves started flooding inside my head. It felt like I had been using this art all my life.
[Art conversion has been done successfully]
[According to the user's desired changes, the skill's grade has been raised by one.]
[Skill is upgradeable]
[Meet certain requirements to upgrade the grade of the skill or learn more using a manual or instructions.]
[Moon blade dance: Level max
Grade: D
Skills: (Slash: 10Mp), (Moon arc strike: 50Mp)]
[Slash: 10Mp
A simple slash that contains more damage power and increases the chances of a critical strike by 30%.
>Critical strike chances depend upon the user's luck stat]
[Moon arc strike: 50Mp
An arc strike that deals the damage three times more than a usual strike. This move ignores fifty percent of the target's defense.
Damage: 30-50 Hp
>Damage may increase depending on where the target is hit]
Isn't it too good?
=====
\\\ Next chapter in a few hours. Rate my novel and help in raising its power rankings.