Ethan calmly listened to Asher; although he had his ideas on how to increase the military, he was still new at this, and to listen to a wise general would be helpful." Great, then I would like Uncle to be responsible for recruitment. Take 10 gold with you, I realize none of the soldiers gets paid; from now on every soldier will get 2 silver a month. This may be expensive now, Uncle, but it would enable us to recruit more people so that they could get a good salary and bring in more soldiers. With that our military would grow faster."
As Asher listened, his eyes could not help but brighten; the more he listened, the more his eyes shone. "Magnificent idea, Your Majesty."
"Uncle, for us to strengthen our soldiers, I ask that we begin with physical exercise each morning, which I will lead, and every soldier is ordered to be there," Ethan said, thinking about how he could use his previous life's memory of how the U.S. army trained to his advantage. As Ethan thought of training, he could not help but wonder if the system had some methods to strengthen his soldiers.
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System Mall
Breath Techniques:
Common Techniques:
Inferno Ascendance (Low): Focusing breath to kindle a spark within. Effect: Slightly increases body heat, enhancing muscle function for a modest boost to strength and agility for a short duration. (100 Gold)
Aqueous Harmony (Mid): Breathing with a fluid, rhythmic pattern like the ebb and flow of water. Effect: Improves flexibility and balance, allowing for more graceful and adaptable movements enhancing evasion. (400 Gold)
Granite Endurance (Top): Deep, steady breaths emulating the steadfastness of the earth. Effect: Substantially increases physical resilience, granting significant resistance to blunt force and minor injuries. (1100 Gold)
Zephyr Alacrity (Low): Quick, shallow breaths to rapidly increase oxygen intake. Effect: Sharpened reflexes and slightly increased reaction speed for a short period. (300 Gold)
Alloyed Mastery (Mid): Measured, rhythmic breathing, like the methodical hammering of a blacksmith. Effect: Improves focus and precision in physical actions, enhancing accuracy and control. (700 Gold)
Serpent's Coil (Top): Slow, deliberate inhalations followed by a sharp, controlled exhalation. Effect: Enhances grip strength and fine motor control, allowing for intricate maneuvers and weapon handling. (1000 Gold)
Stone Skin (Low): Focusing breath to draw mana into the skin. Effect: Slightly hardens the skin, providing a minor increase in defense against cuts and abrasions. (100 Gold)
Whispering Wind (Mid): Light, controlled breaths synchronized with movements. Effect: Enhances agility and footwork, allowing for quieter movement and improved maneuverability. (600 Gold)
Iron Lungs (Top): Deep, sustained breathing to maximize lung capacity. Effect: It dramatically increases stamina and reduces fatigue, allowing for prolonged exertion. (900 Gold)
Hunter's Focus (Low): Controlled breathing to steady the nerves and sharpen the senses. Effect: Improves concentration and visual acuity, enhancing aim and perception. (200 Gold)
Flickering Flame (Mid): Rapid series of short, forceful exhalations. Effect: Generates bursts of speed, allowing for quick dashes and sudden changes in direction. (500 Gold)
Rooted Strength (Top): Deep, grounding breaths that center the body's mana. Effect: Increases stability and balance, making it harder to be knocked down or staggered. (800 Gold)
Uncommon Techniques:
Burning Heart (Low): Concentrated breathwork to intensify the inner flame. Effect: Significantly increases body temperature, granting a substantial boost to strength and aggression, with a risk of overheating. (1900 Gold)
Flowing Current (Mid): Refined aqueous breathing to channel mana through the body like a flowing river. Effect: It dramatically enhances the fluidity of movement, allowing for seamless transitions between attacks and defenses. (3100 Gold)
Earth's Embrace (Top): Drawing mana from the earth through deep, resonant breaths. Effect: Substantially increases physical resilience and grants a temporary boost to earth manipulation abilities (if applicable in your setting). (5900 Gold)
Lightning's Spark (Low): Rapid, shallow breaths to electrify the body's mana. Effect: Enhances reflexes and speed to near-superhuman levels for a brief period but leaves the user vulnerable afterward. (1700 Gold)
Artisan's Precision (Mid): Highly focused breathing to refine mana flow for intricate tasks. Effect: It dramatically enhances accuracy, precision, and control in crafting, repairs, and other delicate manipulations. (3200 Gold)
Venomous Breath (Top): Controlled breathing to manipulate mana in a way that enhances toxins. Effect: Amplifies the potency of poisons and venoms and may even grant temporary resistance to their effects. (5500 Gold)
Bark Skin (Low): Drawing mana to the surface of the body to create a protective layer. Effect: Hardens the skin significantly, offering resistance to cuts, abrasions, and minor impacts. (1800 Gold)
Silent Steps (Mid): Synchronized breathing and movement to minimize sound. Effect: Enhances stealth and allows for near-silent movement, making it easier to approach enemies undetected. (3400 Gold)
Unwavering Spirit (Top): Deep, rhythmic breathing to fortify the mind and body. Effect: Greatly increases stamina, resilience to pain, and resistance to mental influence. (6000 Gold)
Eagle Eye (Low): Focused breathing to enhance vision and perception. Effect: Sharpened eyesight, improved night vision, and increased awareness of surroundings. (1600 Gold)
Blazing Dash (Mid): A series of powerful exhalations to propel the body forward. Effect: Grants bursts of incredible speed, allowing for rapid dashes and evasive maneuvers. (2500 Gold)
Stone Stance (Top): Deep, centered breathing to anchor the body and mind. Effect: Significantly improves balance and stability, making it extremely difficult to move or knockdown. (4600 Gold)
Nimble Fingers (Low): Controlled breathing to enhance dexterity and fine motor control. Effect: Improves manual dexterity, making it easier to pick locks, disarm traps, and perform other intricate tasks. (1400 Gold)
Mortal Techniques:
Dragon's Breath (Low): Harnessing the inner flame to unleash a torrent of heat. Effect: Expels a cone of intense heat, capable of setting flammable objects alight and inflicting severe burns. (11,000 Gold)
Tidal Wave (Mid): Mastering the flow of mana to manipulate water. Effect: Creates and controls waves of water, capable of pushing, pulling, or even crushing opponents. (16,400 Gold)
Earthquake Tremor (Top): Channeling mana into the earth to create seismic disturbances. Effect: Causes localized tremors, capable of disrupting balance, collapsing structures, and creating fissures in the ground. (29,500 Gold)
Thunderbolt Strike (Low): Focusing mana to generate electrical energy. Effect: Releases a jolt of electricity capable of stunning or incapacitating opponents. (16,500 Gold)