Monster Hunter: Wild Pointer

Muti returned home excitedly.

She never thought she could break the record. This was different from someone's compliment, and there was no polite consolation involved.

The name at the top of the list made her realize clearly for the first time that maybe, possibly, she was actually quite awesome?

"Grandpa Amos! Did you go and see it just now?"

Looking at the jumping Muti, Amos wanted to say, "It's just a Blue Speed ​​Dragon King. Don't be complacent." But after being reminded by Orlan's eyes, he chuckled, patted Muti on the shoulder and said, "Of course I saw it. It was handled beautifully."

If Orlan hadn't reminded him, he would never have noticed that Muti's current problem was not arrogance and complacency, but lack of self-confidence.

"Hehehe," Muti said, rubbing the back of his head with a silly grin, "I said, changing to a defender was the right decision!"

When Amos heard Muti mention this issue, he couldn't hold it in any longer.

There are some things that Muti will not say to him, but he can talk about them with his peers, Olang. These are matters of sensibility and emotion.

But there are some things that these young people cannot judge, but he can see through the essence. This is the result of vision and experience.

He waved and asked Muti to sit down first.

Realizing what the two were about to talk about, Orlan was about to withdraw, but unexpectedly, Amos stopped him and said, "You are Muti's companion, listen together."

Ao Lang was a little confused, but he still obediently found a seat and sat down.

"Mutti, first of all, you have to understand that muskets and spears are the most suitable weapons for defenders. There is no problem with this conclusion.

But conversely, the conclusion may not be true. Do you understand what I mean?" Amos said slowly.

"?" A question mark appeared above Muti's head.

Aolan understood somewhat. "You mean, as a lancer, Muti is too offensive?"

"No." Amos raised his hand, signaling him not to worry. "Defense and attack, there's no right or wrong, it's just a matter of choosing a method.

I say this in the hope that you will realize that you should not use the concept of "defender" to frame Muti's style."

As if worried that his explanation wasn't clear enough, Amos continued, "Olang, and Muti yourself, why do you think you're suited to being a defender?"

Muti thought for a moment, "Olang was the first to suggest this, but after trying it myself, I also feel that a gunlance with a large shield is more suitable for me."

Orlan thought for a longer time before saying, "That was when we were hunting the Sand Dragon. Muti chose a more conservative defense when she had the chance to attack several times. That's why I thought she might be more suitable for this."

Amos smiled. He looked at Orlan and asked, "You know that Muti isn't good at proactively seizing attacking opportunities, right?"

Muti pouted, feeling that his weakness had been exposed.

"Well, she also said that this is the reason why she gave up using the greatsword." Orlan nodded in response.

"Being not good at taking the initiative to seize offensive opportunities does not mean that he is not good at attacking. Let me put it this way, at least in my opinion, Muti is still an offensive attacker at heart, not a so-called defender.

If you think she's not aggressive enough, it's probably because you're too aggressive yourself, and you feel you're not aggressive enough with everyone you meet."

Aolan: “.”

It's a bit hard to refute.

"Let's take a straightforward example. In today's battle, when Blue Speed ​​Dragon Wang Chao charged towards her, do you think Muti's action of charging forward and colliding with her was a defensive or offensive action?"

Without waiting for Orlan to answer, Amos said directly: "This is a typical offensive behavior. If it were a defender, they would choose to enter a defensive posture and welcome the monster's attack.

Let's continue. Muti used precise defense to knock the Blue Speed ​​Dragon King into a state of significant stiffness, then chose to advance and strike. Do you think this was a defensive or offensive move?"

"This"

"This is still a typical offensive move. If it were a defender, they would most likely choose to use shield artillery fire, or take advantage of the Blue Speed ​​Dragon King's stiffness to directly unleash the Dragon Cannon."

Orlan and Muti looked at each other, speechless.

"Just because you hold up a shield doesn't mean you're a defender. If you swing the shield like a hammer and smash a monster to death, do you think that's what a defender would do?" Amos asked with a smile.

Muti looked away guiltily.

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Amos, who had grown up with Muti and was very familiar with her little moves, was silent for a few seconds and asked helplessly, "So you really killed a monster with your shield?"

"Hehehe" Muti grinned.

Amos sighed, "Ah, don't do that again. Let's get back to the original question. Do you know why I taught Muti the techniques like Mikiri and Iai so early on?

This is actually one of the solutions I came up with to help her solve the problem - since she is not good at taking the initiative to seize opportunities, then fight back.

Unfortunately, the effect of doing so doesn't seem to be very good. Whether it's the Insight Slash or the Iai Slash, the moment of counterattack still tests the judgment of timing."

Orlan nodded in agreement. Muti had seen a situation before where he dodged a monster's attack, but hesitated at the moment of performing the Insight Slash and was knocked away by the monster.

"It's the same counterattack, but you have accidentally found a way that suits Muti better, that is defensive counterattack.

Through means such as precise defense, the monster is forced to reveal a flaw. This flaw is much easier to catch than the one that can be seen through and cut through, and it is also easier to suppress.

Muti is suitable for the gunlance, not because she is a natural defender, but because the gunlance is more suitable for defense and counterattack, and can better play Muti's strength advantage.

So again, don't limit yourself to a 'defender' mindset; defense is the way to better attack."

Muti took this in and nodded vigorously.

"Also," Amos said, pausing for a few seconds, "since you're good at defensive counterattacks, the katana might not be suitable for you.

But, the Great Sword may not be the same."

Chapter 142 Neurotic Girl

Muti paid close attention to Amos's words, "The broadsword may not be unsuitable for you."

However, Amos simply told her that her current physical condition was not strong enough, and if she rashly tried some of the moves, it would not only lead to injury, but she would also most likely die.

Let her calm down and concentrate on practicing her rifle.

When she can firmly block the attacks of monsters of the same level as the Boom Dragon and the Triceratops like she did against the Blue Speed ​​Dragon King, she can consider picking up the greatsword again, learning some special skills, or forging her own path.

Aolan, who was standing by, felt a toothache when he heard this.

He could also use a greatsword. In his impression, the only defensive move with a greatsword was to use the sword to block, but that was obviously not the "some moves" that the old man mentioned.

Considering the identity of Muti's father, what about the legendary greatsword master's moves?

Muti's physical fitness is not enough, which means that the threshold for that kind of move is extremely high. Conversely, the upper limit should also be very amazing.

I don’t know if I’ll ever have the chance to learn.

In terms of physical fitness, I will never be able to catch up with Muti in this lifetime, but I am confident in my skills and coordination.

When I have the chance to see that move in the future, I might be able to make targeted modifications, use techniques to make up for the shortcomings in my physical fitness, and create a new move that suits me.

Of course, the premise of all this is that one's physical fitness and skills must be improved to a higher level, otherwise no matter how many ideas one has, they will just be empty talk.

After figuring this out, Orlan began to train even harder, and Amos had to ask him to give himself enough rest time to avoid overloading his body and leaving hidden injuries.

The next day, Muti took Fu Fu and secretly went to the hunter training camp.

According to Amos's original idea, he intended to let Muti grow up slowly and naturally.

She is only eighteen years old and her physical development has not yet been fully completed. Even if she does not do any additional training, her physical fitness will naturally improve by two levels in four, five or six years.

But he underestimated the appeal of "picking up the sword again" to Muti.

If she can improve her physical abilities faster through targeted training, she is very willing to devote time and effort to it.

"I understand the logic, so why do you want to drag me into this?" Fu Fu was confused when she was pulled out of bed by Muti early in the morning.

You want to go to the training camp to burn your youth and sweat, what does it have to do with me, Fu Fu?

"After all, I graduated a long time ago." Muti chuckled, "It's always awkward to ask the instructors for help in developing training plans and borrowing venues and equipment.

Sister Fufu, you are quite thick-skinned, please help me plead for mercy."

".Thank you so much for the compliment."

Fu Fu gritted her teeth, then her face straightened, "But honestly, it shouldn't be a problem to ask the instructor to help you develop a training plan, but forget about borrowing the training camp's venues and equipment.

My mom won't allow this, no matter who comes. Otherwise, a few hunters will come to the training camp every few days to use the space, and those restless students will have no time to train."

“That’s right.”

The two talked all the way and unknowingly arrived at the entrance of the training camp.

There were a few people at the entrance of the training camp, making a lot of noise and seemed to be arguing about something. Muti and Fufu looked at each other and walked over quietly. After all, it is human nature to watch the fun.

"Let go, I want to go in."

A girl with dark circles under her eyes who looked no more than fifteen or sixteen years old was walking towards the gate of the hunter training camp.

There was also a middle-aged man and woman, who looked like the girl's parents, who were holding her arms tightly and not letting her leave.

Maybe it was her will that unleashed her potential or something else, but the girl, who wasn't short but definitely not tall and strong, burst out with strength far beyond her usual capabilities.

The middle-aged couple couldn't hold her back and were dragged forward bit by bit by her.

The girl gritted her teeth as she moved forward, squeezing out a sentence from between her teeth, "Do you think I practiced the cello in vain?"

A woman who looked about 60% similar to the girl and was probably her mother also gritted her teeth and said, "Damn it, we should have let you practice the violin!"

The girl dragged the two of them step by step to the entrance of the training camp, but found that the way forward was blocked.

She was a middle-aged lady wearing a hunter x suit specially designed for instructors. She looked very imposing. When she saw Fufu and Muti approaching like two thieves, she turned around and glared at them.

The two of them shrank their heads and stopped.

"Mom came so early today?" Fu Fu muttered.

Retracting her gaze, the lady reached out and tapped the head of the girl who walked in front of her, “I am the chief instructor of the training camp, and I am also the person in charge. You can call me Ms. Gale.

Little girl, I can see that you really want to enter the training camp, but I'm sorry, becoming a hunter is not something you can do on a whim.

Until you convince your parents, the door to the training camp won’t open for you.”

After hearing what the lady said, the girl relaxed her strength.

Her mother took the opportunity to hug her arms, and her father also gave Ms. Gale a grateful look.

Although the girl stopped struggling, her expression remained determined, "I must become a hunter. This is my lifelong pursuit and dream!"

"Nonsense!" the girl's father shouted angrily, "You've never mentioned the word 'hunter' since you were a child, okay?!

You learned tuba from me, violin from your mother, and finally, inexplicably, chose cello. When did you ever mention being a hunter?!"

"Because I just confirmed my dream yesterday!" The girl said without hesitation, "Those mushy symphonies are a complete waste of my time!"

The girl's mother, who is also a musician, was also angry. "How dare you slander music like this? The lightness and elegance of the violin, the calmness and grandeur of the cello, and the...

"You're just weak! I want something more intense! A more explosive sound!" The girl's voice was filled with fanaticism, "Like a cannon! The kind that blows the monster's head into pieces with a 'boom!'"

".?"

The onlookers, including the knowledgeable Ms. Gale, all had puzzled expressions as if to say, "What's wrong with this child?"

The girl who was struggling hard accidentally glanced at Muti who was standing not far away.

Although the latter's clothes and armor were completely different from what she saw in the arena yesterday, the girl recognized her identity at once. This was the hunter from yesterday!

Her expression instantly became excited. She struggled to break free from her parents' grip, rushed to Muti, grabbed Muti's hand, who was still in a daze, and shook it hard a few times.

"It's you! No, you! Your performance yesterday was truly amazing! It really helped me find my direction in life!"

Bombardment! Explosion! The crisp sound of bones breaking! The howl of the monster at the moment of death! This is the sound I am pursuing!

".ah?"

Facing the fanatical girl in front of him, Muti was not only confused, but also a little scared.

This has nothing to do with strength. Normal people will be scared when they see a psychopath.

At the same time, the girl's parents looked at Muti with dangerous eyes.

Although their daughter is a little decadent, lazy, sharp-tongued and neurotic on a daily basis, she is a good girl overall!

She has outstanding musical sense and abundant physical strength, and her cello teachers all call her a good seedling.

But after going to see a fighting competition yesterday, everything changed. I told them that I decided to become a hunter and play music using monster skulls.

They thought she was joking, but who would have thought that she would come directly to the training camp early this morning, and the two of them almost couldn't catch up with her.

Seeing the girl pulling Muti, she became more and more excited as she spoke, and her whole body couldn't stop shaking back and forth.

More and more people were passing by to watch, and even some trainees in the training camp sneaked out to watch the fun.