"It seems that you have also been slightly influenced by what you're reading," Van Dijk said, his tone a mix of amusement and approval. "Good, good. But, I may be called a madman, or a mad scientist and mage, but I'm not heartless. You, deep down, still look like a teenager. You should go and rest. As for those…" He gestured toward the stack of books on the table. "Any progress?" he asked.
Ludwig followed his master's gaze to the books related to swordsmanship. "They're actually really good books," he said, his tone thoughtful.
Over the past few days, Ludwig had absorbed a wealth of knowledge from the Tibarian swordsmanship manuals. He had even learned two new training methods that he was eager to try out.
"They also helped me understand this a bit more," Ludwig said, placing the chains he had obtained from Rima on the table.
Van Dijk's eyes narrowed with interest. "The chains you obtained from Rima… what did you find out?"
