Sparring in Domain

Speed ​​reading changed my perspective on things. More than ever, I became more conscious of seeing with my eyes, and the results my efforts were tangible. Saying "I see"

A giant orc appears in the world of Domain, swinging its huge arms at me. 

I notice that movement, I build up my agility. I have dramatically raised my physical abilities whole with the magic technique, then I said, "Everything seems to stop."

I’ve been sparring with Enuma prior. Now he said, "Of course. Small fry are no match, dispatch the rabble, and be confident in yourself!"

I lunge forward at the chest of the giant orc and slam my fist into its liver. The orc reacts in agony as it goes down. The next is a skeleton warrior, and then a great serpent. In addition, Gremlins.

Even though it was a dream, it was my first time fighting monsters, but I’ve already sparred with the Demon King many times, and I’m not afraid of anything.

Certainly, there is no struggle. Enuma said, "Well, all that has been generated is equal to lower-rank human level warriors. As your skills were intermediate level even before my guidance, you ought not to find them a challenge."

After all, just as Enuma said, if I only spar with superior partners, I’d be unable to realize the image of defeating my opponent.

In this way, by fighting an opponent without struggle, you have more flexibility during the battle, more options at every moment, and the leeway to experiment and attempt fighting styles you haven’t tried before.

As usual, the naming is shit, but I don’t care anymore. Enuma is yelling out instructions, "Pay attention to your footwork, from no guard tilt the upper body with Demon Swayback. Then with Demon Parrying, strike and throw off the opponent’s fist. I believe this improves your defense."

Right now, I’m probably improving enough to absorb a lot of things. Enuma shouted more coaching, "Well, next, try to bait the opponent’s attack and at the last minute…. here! Jump into the opponent’s linear attack and drive your fist to cross it. … Demon Cross Counter… this is quite sharp, I suppose."

This is a dream. However, the feeling left in the fist, the feeling of shell being broken is real. Simply, I felt that I was getting stronger. Enuma shouted again, "All right, it is still rough, but the Demon Fighting Art is gradually improving."

A compliment from Enuma. I reply, "I see. …… Phew…… But my eyes are tired…."

He is not one to flatter or say anything eccentric. He speaks only the truth. That’s why, because he praised me, I had blessed feel, I was genuinely happy. However, the sensation of the eyes becoming tired even in the dream is mysterious. 

Enuma said, "The results are apparent. The combination of Speed Reading and Mirror Eye allows the six muscles that control the functions of the eye. This sparring after improving dynamic vision, peripheral vision, and brain processing. It will take time to get used to."

Magical Shutter Eye, I didn’t think it would be so tiring. Yes, I trained my eyes with speed reading, and even with sparring, I did eye-observation training. That is sparring while using Mirror Eye continuously.

Enuma said, "Precisely. Mirror Eye stores the viewpoint into the brain as a picture after observing it once. However, the scenery before you is seen in the paused state for that moment alone. Therefore, if you use Mirror Eye during combat, even if the scenery seems paused, it actually is moving, so at the next moment you will be aware the world after a split second."

As the realization became apparent after using in battle, I learned that this skill is extremely useful. I said, "At first, I didn’t understand the explanation very well, but… in the middle of battle, the moment the opponent’s punch is about to be released, I close my eyes with a blink and shut off all visual information, and the next moment I open my eyes, it feels like the fist already in front of me. It makes it difficult to catch movement."

Sparring opponent is not Enuma, but lower-level monsters. Against them, I can blink and cut off visual information over and over again. 

So dynamic vision and reaction speed that may act immediately after the shutter opens. In addition, from the picture of the moment you turn off the shutter, the opponent’s movement, line of sight, position, state of the entire body in the peripheral field of view, and the world in the next split second can be predicted and appropriate action taken. Reading Power, not only simple reflexes, but also dynamic vision, peripheral vision, and the power of prediction. That is crucial.

In combat, taking your eyes off your opponent or letting your guard down for a moment can lead to defeat. That’s why the uses of this Mirror Eye continuously while sparring, is meant to train it.

As a result, even though the opponent is such a low-level monster, defeating it in this way is considerably tiring. But in this way, being able to defeat them without taking damage leads to confidence. Well, this is just a dream!

Enuma said, "All right, you have been training in your sleep. After today’s academy sessions, we shall perform more Phantom Sparring as well as Domain battle simulations."

Confirming, I replied, "Osu!"

Enuma then made more plans, "Sparring in Domain in addition to monsters like now. Well, considering the situation. Hmm, to embody the sword, and do so by imitating the swordsman of the seven heroes of the past?"

I reply, "Osu! You don’t mean, but that’s Reval’s father!? What can I possibly do against him?!"

Enuma said, "This is possible to emulating the skills and movements of the opponent after observing them once was among powers of the hex-gate eye. Well, if you get accustomed to the Sword Saint’s power from those days, your childhood friend, The Sword Saint’s Successor, will not prove much of an opponent."

I replied, "To you, anything is an ant. As long as I can count on you."

Enuma agreed, "Of course. However, that will be after school. Now this is time you return to reality, perform some stretches and light shadow spar before heading for the academy."

For a while, the effect after sparring with lower-level monsters felt very satisfying. When I’m here, I want to do more. I want to fight more. The desire to become stronger also grows. But there is a limit to things.

There might be such a meaning, too. With Enuma, anything he does has purpose, nothing seems pointless. I still have time, but now I guess it’s all right. 

Enuma said, "Even so, something like a style is emerging. At last, you have come to understand how to use your body and even began to follow what you envision in your mind."

I said, "Yes, I now understand how to use my fist. Even though it’s a reality in my imagination, it gives me confidence that I can defeat orcs with just my fists."

After that, I woke up in the morning, stretched and shadowed lightly and went to the academy. I was growing, and I was curious about something. 

I just fought the monsters embodied by Enuma imagination, but they were demons, those who once followed Enuma, so to speak. I wondered if I should ask after beating them, but I was a little curious.

I asked, "You’ve been providing orcs and a lot of other things for me to beat up, but as the former Demon King, this is what human beings do, does it upset you?"

Enuma replied, "Hmm… Not really. As a human, do you still not witness killing and confrontations amongst yourselves? This is a similar matter to the upcoming game."

I agreed, "Sure"

Enuma continued, "Much less, it is more exhilarating to beat up those you dislike, is it not? Same as that. After being bundled under the same category as Demons, once the lid is opened you will find it is finely diversified. That the entirety of demonic races are considered as one tribe is detestable."

Even if formally, the previous ruler was quite pragmatic on the matter, rather unsentimental.

But that’s not all. Enuma said, "Well, if someone I cared for got hurt or killed, I doubt I would remain silent."

In this way, he’s the kind of guy who’s willing to keep up my discipline. I guess in some parts we are not so different.

I murmured, "I see"

Enuma continued, "In that sense, the demon world after my death, it is probably a lawless zone, but I am a little concerned."

As Enuma was staring a little into the distance, I felt his heartrending feelings were conveyed at that instance. I felt it, and I naturally said, "Someday, would you like to go?"

Enuma asked, "What?"

I explained, "I’ve been taught a little bit, and maybe I’d like to see it too. Various places including the demon world."

Enuma also rolled his eyes for a moment but laughed immediately. "Fuhahahaha. I am very grateful to have you just to turn the pages of a book I could not read while alive, but is that not a considerable sense of a duty."

I questioned why Enuma said that, and he replied. "Once you become an Imperial Knight, do you believe you will be afforded that kind of freedom?"

if I become an Imperial Knight, you will certainly be given a lot of duties in the capital and as a candidate for executive officers. If consider my father who usually can’t come home, it makes sense there will be little free time once joining the warrior ranks.

Still, for me to see various places. That’s what it’s all about. I said, "It’s okay. After talking with the princess, my father, and you, this is how I feel after all. I don’t want to be an imperial knight. Right now, I want to be a man who can go anywhere."

Enuma was astonished, "Hoh"

I continued while blushing, "I haven’t decided how to go about it yet, but about my parents, about the empire, about the warriors. I want the power to go anywhere and not be swayed by such things anymore."

I’ve been on a predetermined route, but it’s always been frustrating. But now, because I said it myself out loud, somehow I felt refreshed.

Enuma replied, "The little boy, is in his own way. Finally showing a man’s expression."

I ask, "Is that right?"

Enuma then added, "Also, I am grateful. For now, it would be my pleasure, to see the world as it stands today."

I asked, "Do our interests align?"

Enuma thought on it, and decided to mention, "Hmm. Thus, you must get stronger. I will not have you perish the moment you embark on your journey."

I replied, "Yeah true. I ask that you please take care of me, Master."

Saying that, we laughed at each other.