Chapter 65: Lily's Gratitude!
'Bang—'
A crisp sound of collision echoed, and in the next second, the long sword in Ethan's hand was sent flying away.
Suddenly having no weapon, Ethan had no time to react before Finn's spear tip was at his throat.
Had it been a real fight, he would have been done for.
Then, Finn put away his long spear, and his 'test' finally came to an end.
"Ethan, your strength, speed, and reflexes are all excellent, but your attacks are too 'direct.'"
"Huh?"
"Your fighting style, it seems like something you've figured out bit by bit on your own."
"Yes, it's something I improved gradually while fighting monsters in the dungeon."
Finn nodded, understanding Ethan's situation.
Most ordinary people are in the same situation as Ethan, growing bit by bit in actual combat without systematic training.
"In this case, you'll need to start learning from scratch."
"Okay~"
Being a level 1 and having the chance to learn from a level 6 adventurer was a rare opportunity.
Ethan didn't know how Freya managed to give him this opportunity, but what he learned was his own.
So, how could he not be serious?
"First is the way you draw your sword. I may not be a swordsman, but I have encountered many powerful swordsmen, your...."
Finn began his teaching, and Ethan was also studying seriously.
The whole process, from theory at the beginning to practice later on, Finn pointed everything out, then gradually helped Ethan learn and grow through sparring.
The process went 'smoothly', with one willing to teach and the other willing to learn.
"Hm? Is that the captain? But who is that other guy?"
As time passed, members of Loki Familia started to wake up.
Seeing Finn and Ethan on the training field, they were puzzled.
As the captain of Loki Familia, training newcomers wasn't typically Finn's job; usually, level 3 members were in charge of such a responsibility.
"Aki, what are you looking at?"
"The captain is on the training field, fighting with someone I don't recognize, and it seems like that person's not from our Familia~"
"Not from our Familia?"
The elf girl leaned in to look and then saw the two people on the training field.
She didn't recognize Ethan and hadn't heard of any new members joining.
So, where did this guy come from?
He must be special if he managed to get personal training from the captain of their Familia.
"Aki, Alicia, what are you looking at?"
An amazoness happened to come out and asked the two, who were clustered at the window.
"Tione, come and see, do you know that guy?"
"Which guy?"
Following Aki's gaze, Tione saw Ethan and Finn on the training field.
She did recognize Ethan, not because she knew him personally, but because their Familia had been investigating him before.
As an executive, she naturally knew quite a bit.
"Ethan Starfall?"
"Hm? Starfall? What a strange last name, do you know him, Tione?"
"I can't say I know him, but I recognize him. But he's from Freya Familia, why would he be here this early?"
"From Freya Familia?"
Now it was Aki and Alicia's turn to be surprised.
A member of the Freya Familia training with Finn of the Loki Familia was a highly unusual sight.
On the other side of Twilight Manor, Loki also stood by the window, watching Ethan below.
As a goddess, she could sense something special about the boy, but with her divine power sealed, she couldn't tell exactly what it was.
However, Freya's high opinion of him was a significant indicator.
Freya's 'judgment', especially in Orario, was renowned.
After all, Loki, an old friend of Freya's, knew just how discerning her 'eye' could be.
'Slap—'
A hand blocked Ethan's attack, and Finn felt it was about time to end for the day.
"Let's stop here for today, Ethan."
"Eh?"
Immersed in the process of getting stronger, Ethan hadn't noticed the passage of time.
"It's getting late~"
"Thank you for today, Captain Finn."
"You can just call me Finn. The goddess of beauty sees something special in you, and I can tell why. I might not have much left to teach you before long!"
"It's just good luck~"
Finn sighed internally as he looked at Ethan.
The latter, though still immature, was growing at an alarming rate.
In just three hours, he had grown rapidly from their sparring session.
And now, Ethan was only level 1, but his actual strength in battle was already comparable to that of level 2.
Finn didn't know just how fast Ethan was gaining ability values. Moreover, Ethan hadn't even used
'Mana Burst' to strengthen his body – if he did, he would be even stronger.
"I'll take my leave then~"
Checking the sky, he figured he could make it back from the dungeon by afternoon if he went in now.
[Daily Mission: Kill 12 Needle Rabbits!]
[Completion Progress: 0/12]
[Mission Reward: 10 Diamonds]
The Needle Rabbits are upper-floor monsters, commonly encountered on the 7th-10th floor.
Today's mission was not difficult.
After leaving the Loki Familia's base, Ethan headed straight for the dungeon.
"Adventurer-san~"
Approaching the central square, heading towards the Tower of Babel, a voice called out from behind.
Ethan instinctively looked back, spotting a small figure.
"Is there a problem?"
Ethan recognized the figure but couldn't remember where from.
Hidden beneath a cloak, Lili, looking at the 'benefactor' who had already forgotten her, felt conflicted inside.
On one hand, she could be sure that he hadn't saved her with any ulterior motives, but on the other hand, being forgotten like this was still quite a blow.
"Adventurer-san, thank you for saving me yesterday."
She deeply bowed to Ethan, very sincerely.
"Eh, you were the supporter from yesterday?"
"Yes, if it weren't for you, I would have probably died yesterday."
"It was nothing~"
"For you, it may have been a small matter, but for me, it was a life-saving grace."
"Well, I accept your thanks then."
Looking at Lili, Ethan felt a strange sense of 'déjà vu'.
He had also been saved by Tsubaki before and had thanked her just like this.
He didn't expect to find himself in a similar situation now.
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