After the group training in the afternoon—
As the sun set and night fell, one-on-one individual battles began.
The battleground was chosen on an open space about twenty meters directly in front of Chen Hai's statue.
Bonfires were lit on its east and west sides for illumination;
On the north and south sides, cut logs were placed, serving as temporary seats.
And in the relatively wide central area, stood two figures facing each other, each holding a wooden sword and a long spear.
One was a Goblin warrior;
The other was a Dragonewt Race warrior.
The Dragonewt Race member was one of the companions Gabiru and Souka had brought to investigate the forest earlier.
After informing all their clan members in the afternoon, they returned to Goblin Village before nightfall.
And at this moment—
Both sides stood motionless, staring at each other, as if observing the enemy or waiting for an opportunity.
The monster spectators around them began to jeer, urging the two to start fighting quickly.
The urged Goblin and Lizardman warriors did not rush towards their opponents recklessly, as they had in the past.
The two simultaneously took a small step back, then in the next moment, lowered their bodies and their center of gravity.
This technique came from Hakurou of the Kijin (Ogre).
It has three advantages.
10 The first—enhancing stability and balance:
Just as a triangle is more stable than a rectangle, when the body bends at the knees, bows, and lowers its center of gravity, the support surface formed by the feet and the ground is larger, making the body less likely to be pushed or knocked down by external forces.
The second—improving mobility and explosiveness:
Although a low stance might seem slower for movement, it actually provides a better foundation for quick starts and changes in direction.
The third—reducing the area of attack:
Lowering the body can effectively reduce the area of the body exposed to enemy attacks, which is crucial, especially in high-speed combat; every missed attack by the enemy represents an opportunity.
The monsters accepted the training from the strong ones and decided to apply everything at this moment.
However, since they all had the same master, it should be difficult to break each other's moves, right?
Moreover—
Hakurou's set of moves was more suitable for him, who used a katana.
Especially the high-speed drawing of the sword with a lowered center of gravity.
Chen Hai then saw Shion waving him over from not far away.
Beside her sat Shuna, Izawa Shizue, and the Lizardman Princess, Souka, who had just received a name.
It could be said that they formed a viewing area exclusively for girls.
After Chen Hai went over, he broke this situation.
Immediately after he took his seat, Izawa Shizue, next to Shion, asked,
"Mr. Chen Hai, who do you think will win?"
Prompted by Shizue's question, Chen Hai looked at the battlefield again.
He quickly came to a conclusion.
"The Lizardman... no, now it's the Dragonewt Race."
Under the premise of not using magic, there is a 'truth' in battles between cold weapons.
That is, 'the longer the weapon, the stronger it is'.
The attack range of the sharp blade in the Goblin warrior's hand was less than half that of the long spear.
Even if his own attack was swift and agile, it would be difficult to gain an advantage in an evenly matched situation.
Of course—
The premise still had to be an even match.
"I also believe that my kin will win the victory."
Souka then spoke, her gaze falling on her kin.
The named Goblin and Lizardman (Dragonewt Race) were preparing to charge.
"The battle is about to begin."
After Shuna finished speaking, Ranga, acting as the referee, let out a howl.
The next moment—
The Goblin let out a low growl, charging forward abruptly, his wooden sword raised high from his right shoulder and brought down, incredibly fast!
This was his specialty, 'Bone Breaker Slash', which had once split three training stakes!
The newly evolved Dragonewt Race did not retreat or dodge; he shook his long spear, and the shaft was horizontally braced—
Bang!
The wooden sword struck hard against the center of the spear shaft, numbing the Goblin's arms.
Before he could regain his strength, the Dragonewt Race stepped forward with his left foot, lowered his center of gravity, and sharply thrust the butt of the spear upwards, aiming directly at the Goblin's jaw!
The Goblin tilted his head to dodge, and his wooden sword swept horizontally at the waist.
However, the Dragonewt Race had anticipated this; he slightly bent his left knee, arched his body backward like a bow, and the wooden sword scraped past his scales, only taking off a few dry flakes.
"Too direct."
The Dragonewt Race murmured, appearing very calm.
Before his voice faded, he suddenly straightened up, his long spear darting out like a snake's tongue, a 'Heart Piercing Thrust' aimed directly at the Goblin's chest!
The Goblin sensed danger and hastily raised his sword to block, but the force of the spear caused him to stumble backward.
The Dragonewt Race pressed on, his spear tip, wrapped in a towel, repeatedly jabbing, thrusting continuously like a sudden storm.
The fast-paced offense forced the Goblin to retreat steadily, almost to the edge of the training ground.
The Goblin realized he couldn't retreat any further!
He suddenly gritted his teeth, again lowered his body, and swept his wooden sword close to the ground, aiming directly at the Dragonewt Race's lower body!
The Dragonewt Race snorted coldly, quickly stepping back half a pace with his right foot, bending his left knee and lowering his body, pressing the long spear downwards with the momentum.
The spear shaft precisely pinned the wooden sword's blade, embedding the entire sword into the dirt!
The Goblin struggled to lift it, but lacked sufficient strength, causing him to lose his balance.
The Dragonewt Race seized the opening, flicking and thrusting the spear shaft, causing the wooden sword to fly from his hand, spinning and embedding itself in a distant haystack.
Before the Goblin could react, the Dragonewt Race's long spear was already pressed against his throat.
The entire venue fell silent.
The Dragonewt Race slowly retracted his long spear, shaking his wrist, his scales glinting faintly in the firelight.
"You were too hasty, little Goblin brother."
He said indifferently,
"Your speed was too fast, but your rhythm was too chaotic."
The Goblin panted heavily, looking down at his empty hands, but a smile slowly spread across his lips.
"I lost! You're too strong!"
Although defeated, he wasn't that disappointed.
Chen Hai, who had watched the entire process, was quite surprised... these two inconspicuous little soldiers—
One was a warrior commonly found among the Goblin race;
The other was a Lizardman soldier as abstract as his boss, Gabiru.
After an afternoon of training, their skills had advanced by leaps and bounds, giving off the impression of experts.
Their progress was actually so fast?
Although Chen Hai could easily master all combat techniques and countermeasures through 'Omnipotent Genius', he didn't feel the need to.
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The current terms and skills he possessed were sufficient to deal with all enemies.
Unless... he himself wanted to play around with so-called 'close combat'.
"You all are growing very fast."
Chen Hai looked at the two bowing to each other and couldn't help but praise them.
Hearing this, the Goblin and Dragonewt Race warriors both showed excited expressions, thanking Chen Hai repeatedly:
"All of this is built upon the grace of Lord Chen Hai!"
"It is Lord Chen Hai's grace that has given us the opportunity to grow stronger!"
The two began to emphasize the importance of being named.
Izawa Shizue on the side agreed with this point.
As for the reason—
She had noticed it while training the soldiers in the afternoon.
"While I was teaching them swordsmanship with Hakurou, I noticed that many Goblins and Dragonewt Race members learned it instantly; although they lacked practical experience, which prevented them from unleashing their full potential, their learning talent was undeniable."
Chen Hai's naming brought not only 'changes in power' but also affected the monsters' talents.
It seems that his 'naming' is similar to the Demon Lord's.
Monsters who boarded Chen Hai's plane could soar directly, even without much effort.
Not to mention that they all now had the desire to become stronger.
Therefore—
In this alternate world where the Demon Lord has not yet arrived, Chen Hai will also rewrite the order of the entire plane, achieving occupation and conquest.