All-around teacher at the magic academy

"Next, I will teach you some simple basic movements. These are the foundation of learning swordsmanship. If you want to become a good warrior, you need to do these well enough."

Arthur's gaze was firm yet gentle as he looked at Rhine standing opposite him and spoke earnestly.

Rhine clenched his fists, his eyes revealing a thirst for power and a yearning for the future. He nodded, fully focused on receiving Arthur's guidance.

"First is a simple chopping motion. Chopping refers to the action of forcefully striking downwards, which is usually used to attack the opponent's head or shoulder."

As Arthur explained, he gently patted his shoulder with his left hand to indicate the area to be attacked.

As he spoke, Arthur gripped his sword tightly, his hand steady and powerful. He adjusted his posture, his feet firmly planted on the ground, knees slightly bent, body leaning slightly forward, his entire being like a volcano about to erupt, poised to burst forth.

Then, Arthur swung the sword downwards with a fierce slash. The wooden blade drew an arc through the air, cleaving through the surrounding air with a clear whistling sound.

Wherever the sword tip pointed, it seemed as if an invisible force was released, allowing people to feel the power of swordsmanship.

"Watch closely, the key is the strength of your waist and the coordination of your arms." After completing the movement, Arthur quickly returned to the ready position and explained the key points of the movement to Rein in detail. "You need to start by generating power from your waist, and then transfer the power from your legs to the blade. Only in this way can you unleash the maximum attack power."

"Then comes the thrust, a straight-line movement used to attack the opponent's body, usually the chest or throat."

Arthur's voice was deep and powerful, revealing a profound understanding of swordsmanship. He then demonstrated once more, his movements swift and precise.

Arthur immediately adjusted his posture, his body upright and standing still like a pine tree.

His feet were as firm as a rock, his knees slightly bent, his center of gravity lowered, and his hands gripped the sword hilt tightly, the tip pointing straight ahead. Suddenly, he took a step forward, his entire body transforming into an arrow released from a bow, the sword in his hands thrusting forward with his movement.

Although it was a simple movement, Rhine sensed the immense power contained within it.

He watched as Arthur's sword thrust out with astonishing speed and precision, as if it could pierce through any obstacle.

A wave of shock washed over Rhine. He felt that if he didn't take any magical defensive measures, he would definitely be seriously injured, or even killed, by this attack.

“The third simple move is the upward thrust, which is the opposite of the chop.” Arthur withdrew his sword and turned to Rhine to continue explaining, “The upward thrust is used to attack the opponent’s arm or lower limb.”

As Arthur spoke, he demonstrated, his sword tip rising swiftly from below with a light yet powerful motion, as if he could easily break through his opponent's defenses and expose their weaknesses.

"The fourth is the sweep, a horizontal sword swing, used to attack the opponent's side or for defense." As soon as Arthur finished speaking, his sword had already drawn an elegant arc, the blade cutting through the air and creating a slight whistling sound.

Arthur demonstrated the four simple moves with fluid grace, his movements seamless and smooth, as if the sword were one with his body.

It must be said that Arthur with a sword is quite different from his usual self. Normally, Arthur is gentle and refined, and his words and actions reveal a gentlemanly demeanor. But when he holds a sword, his aura instantly changes, becoming sharp and agile, with a piercing light flashing in his eyes.

"These are four simple basic movements. All complex movements are combinations of these simple movements, so these are the foundation."

Arthur's voice returned to calm, but his words still revealed his respect and seriousness for swordsmanship.

“I think you can try doing these movements first. I can watch from the side and correct any mistakes you make,” Arthur said encouragingly, his eyes full of expectation.

“Okay.” Rhine nodded and took the wooden sword from Arthur’s hand.

He felt the weight of the sword in his hand and was somewhat surprised. He had originally thought it would be a very light sword, but only when he actually held it in his hand could he truly feel its weight.

He felt that the wooden sword was about the same weight as the iron sword, which made him realize that even a training sword requires enough strength to wield.

Arthur watched Rhine's movements intently, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, even a sense of awe.

He hadn't expected that Rhine would be able to replicate the movements so perfectly, as if he had practiced for months or even years, when he had only given a simple demonstration.

Rhine's performance made Arthur begin to suspect that perhaps he had a natural talent for swordsmanship from the very beginning.

After completing the entire set of movements, Rein took a deep breath to calm himself down from the excitement of practicing.

He looked at Arthur and noticed that the other seemed lost in thought, with an emotion in his eyes that he couldn't quite understand.

He frowned in confusion and asked softly, "What's wrong? Did I do something wrong?"

Interrupted by Rhine's voice, Arthur instantly snapped back to reality. Realizing his earlier lapse in composure, he couldn't help but feel somewhat embarrassed.

Arthur cleared his throat and said with a smile, "It's alright, you did a great job, really. There are just a few details that need to be corrected, but everything else is excellent."

Arthur's tone was full of sincere praise; he was genuinely pleased with Rhine's talent.

Rein was even more excited after receiving Arthur's praise. He had thought his performance would be terrible, after all, it was his first time trying swordsmanship, but Arthur's affirmation dispelled his worries.

It seems his intuition and talent did not deceive him; he indeed possessed extraordinary potential in swordsmanship.

For the entire morning, Rhine was immersed in the world of swordsmanship, practicing the basic movements again and again under Arthur's guidance.

Sweat streamed down his forehead, soaking his back, but his eyes shone brightly.

This feeling was completely different from when he was learning magic. Magic gave him a mysterious and distant feeling, as if it were untouchable, while swordsmanship was so real and direct.

Every swing of the sword, every collision, gave Rhine an unprecedented sense of reality.

Perhaps it was because practicing swordsmanship was extremely physically demanding, requiring him to give his all with every strike. This physical exhaustion and muscle soreness made him acutely aware of his own existence, a feeling that fascinated him.

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