They paid 1000 points each to take on two monsters for two hours.
They decided to try out a Level 15 and Level 26 Monster this time, so both she and Garan could have very good exercise while also considering the current state of their mana and spirit.
It was still basically a solo fight with the other watching aside, possibly to send some support if needed. In the end, they just really wanted to train side-by-side despite their level differences.
Althea went ahead first, chewing on mana cookies to recover a bit more mana while she waited for the monster to manifest. Familiar dust of light appeared in front of them, slowly forming into shape, starting from its interior.
Even while it was forming, she could tell that it was an unfamiliar monster. This meant it must be more prevalent elsewhere, possibly from another side of the world.
This was another advantage of using the Training Hall—they’d get familiarized with monsters that were uncommon in their areas, giving them some exposure before they potentially encountered them in real life.
For the soldiers who often traveled around, this experience was invaluable. For her who simply wanted to know more, it was the same.
Anyway, back to the monster—which, like every other beast—had an ugly grotesque form that seemed so unnatural. It was like they were all chimaeras in a sense.
Anyway, the monster was soon completely manifested. From a collection of light particles, it slowly became more and more solid, its sharp scythe appearing even more menacing.
In appearance, her enemy was like a giant furry Mantis with a deformed bat’s face and large scythes for hands. She used her [Assesment Skills] to get its name.
[Reaper (Lv15)]
Eh, how fitting.
Kkkkkkk
A creepy sound came from it. It was like an insect, but a ghost.
She gulped, turning to look at her husband. "As much as possible, don’t help."
He nodded. He was reluctant, but this was always how she wanted it ever since they started training together. He could only watch as she formed a defensive position, ready for battle.
[Level 15 Trial: Start]
Althea held tightly to her sword, and the beast immediately lunged towards her. Its feet moved with small steps but they were quick, and it swung its scythes around it—seemingly at all angles—as if to ensure there was no escape for its prey.
She narrowed her eyes and used [Perfect Aim] so she could see its movements a bit better.
Of course, all the skill could do was increase her accuracy, not pinpoint its exact weakness. At best, it’d help her have enough control of her body to actually make the hit.
She and the Reaper exchanged blows for a while after that, the sound of blades striking each other echoed the room. Garan’s jaws were clenched, fingers buried on his arms, every time Althea was hit.
And she was hit quite often.
When Garan realized she wasn’t wearing her protection charm again, his eyes twitched. He understood why she did so—what kind of training would it be with such a tool on—but it didn’t make him any less uncomfortable.
Fortunately, she managed to defend herself with her weapon so she didn’t get too injured.
Clack!
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