บท 42: Library.
Krystal switched his Army Instructor mode on.
''First lesson, breathing!'' He said sternly.
Isaac nodded, they were still in the firing range, and they were all alone. Most of the soldiers were currently having their swordsmanship training.
''Your breathing was alright, but it was not great! Your breathing can move the Flintlock just enough to throw off your shot— I think that's what happened during your shooting.''
Isaac listened closely— he sucked every information he got into his brilliant brain.
''Let's try the first method. Try shooting one more time, but this time we use the first breathing method.'' Krystal said and stepped aside.
Isaac nodded and walked towards the red line— he went into his shooting stance and waited for more instructors.
''Draw a deep breath and exhale only half of it. Then hold your breath as you squeeze the trigger.''
Isaac nodded, ''Phew.'' He took a deep breath, and when he started exhaling it out, he only exhaled half out.
Then, he held his breath and pressed the trigger.
*Bang*
The bullet left the barrel, and this time Isaac felt like it felt much more comfortable.
*Bam*
The bullet hit the edge of the target board!
''It worked!'' Isaac looked amazed.
Krystal nodded, ''Let's try the second method.''
Isaac nodded and waited till the Flintlock was ready to be reloaded.
18 seconds later, he reloaded the Flintlock and went into his shooting form.
''Take several deep breaths. Then squeeze the trigger after you exhale one breath and before you inhale the next breath.''
Isaac nodded and started taking several deep breaths.
Then, he exhaled one breath and instantly pressed the trigger.
*Bang*
The bullet left the barrel like a cannon, and this time it hit the target as well, around the same spot as previously.
Krystal nodded, ''Well done. Which one was better to use?''
Isaac pondered for a moment— he replied a few moments later, ''The first one, it felt quicker as well.''
Krystal's mouth curved into a small smile, ''Then, you should use it.''
Isaac nodded.
''I have seen you relaxing after you take a shot, don't do that.'' Krystal reminded me.
''Why?'' Isaac tilted his head.
''Keep the trigger pressed for a few seconds longer after the bullet leaves, and keep your posture. It will help your accuracy, but keep in mind that I am only talking about firing a gun. Anything can happen in the battle, and you need to be prepared to be versatile.''
Isaac nodded.
Krystal put arms behind his back and mentioned, ''I am only teaching you to shoot the gun, I don't teach you to battle with it, everyone has their own way of battling, and copying someone might be inefficient.''
Isaac looked at his Flintlock, 'Battle style...'
''We have a few hours before the soldiers come to have their daily shooting practice, till then, let's see if we can improve your stance.''
Isaac nodded and for the next few hours spent time with Krystal on the firing range.
His accuracy was improved by miles, and one of the shots already managed to hit the bullseye.
Krystal couldn't comprehend the talent this young man in front of him possessed— he was definitely the best student he ever had!
After the soldiers arrived, Krystal and Isaac left the firing range, and at first, Isaac thought it was the end of the training, but he was wrong.
Krystal took him to the nearby Public Library.
The library already had people of every age, but there were open seats available.
''Wait for a moment,'' Krystal said as Isaac sat on the chair with a small desk in front of him.
Isaac nodded and watched as Krystal went to search for books.
Shortly afterward, Krystal came back with four books.
He put three of them in front of Isaac and sat on the other side of the table— he started reading one of the books about Commanding an Army.
Isaac took the first book, and the text was [Terrain of Beast Forest]
''Hmm?'' Isaac got curious and started reading.
The book was about the different terrains Beast Forest has. It interested Isaac quite a lot because apparently, the edges of the Beast Forest have very soft ground, which makes mobility extremely difficult, especially for the people with heavy armors.
A few hours later, he finished the book and grabbed the second one.
[Battle Tactics]
Isaac breezed through the book, and it was fascinating to read about so many different strategies— sometimes even he couldn't comprehend how someone could find such a way to defeat their enemies. It even seemed laughable, but they still worked.
The third book was named [Importances of Physique]
It told what was important during the battles. Strength and Stamina were important during the Wars.
Agility and Stamina were important in battles against Beasts. Human strength cannot be stronger than Beasts of the same level, which means that humans have to adapt and use different ways to defeat their enemies.
That's where Agility and Stamina appeared. Beasts couldn't use their four limbs as freely as humans, which made Agility extremely important.
But, what made Isaac surprised was that the book also talked about the third thing. Intelligence.
The book said that don't expect to be able to beat your enemies with brute strength alone. Intelligence and trickery are an important part of defeating your enemy.
Isaac looked fascinated— he agreed with everything— he would have died many times without his cunning mind.
Soon, he finished reading it as well.
''What do you think?'' Krystal said and closed his book. He had a calm smile on his face as he looked at Isaac's excited face.
''I now have a wider knowledge about everything. Thank you.'' Isaac stood up and bowed.
Krystal chuckled and waved his hand, ''Don't mention it. I know that you will find the best ways to utilize these tactics.''
Isaac nodded firmly, ''I won't disappoint you.''
Krystal chuckled— he stood and patted his shoulder, ''Farewell, Good luck in your endeavors.''
Isaac watched as Krystal left. He only trained him for less than a day— he still learned a lot!
*Ding* *Ding*
A message popped up in front of Isaac.
[Quest Completed!]
[500 XP Acquired!]
[Relationship with Krystal increased by 50!]
[Bonus Rewards: 10 PRE - 10 CHA - 1000 XP!]
[LEVEL UP!]
[Level 10 -> Level 11]
[Name: Wraith]
[Level: 11]
[HP: 166/166 - Chain Armor Effect!]
[XP: 740/1950]
[SP: 10]
[White Coins: 1800]
[Title: None]
[Class: Marksman]
[Legacy: None + Legacy Tournament Contender]
[Legacy Rank: No Legacy]
[STR: 20]
[AGI: 40]
[VIT: 26]
[STA: 25]
[PRE: 60]
[CHA: 20]
[DEX: 20]
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บท 43: School of Snowstar.
School of Snowstar was one of the most beautiful buildings in the entire City of Snowstar.
There were three different large buildings, one for middle school students, one for high school students, and one for teachers.
The school was called Heart of Snowstar, because the three buildings made a large triangle in the center of Snowstar.
In the yard, youthful teenagers talked and laughed with their friends, and behind the school, in the so-called Temple of Confessions, it was not a rare sight to see dozens of young men and women confessing their love for other individuals.
This is the last stop before adulthood, and many have the mindset to enjoy their youth before it ends.
In the classroom of 1-A.
The room was full of loud young men and women talking with each other happily, but in the front seat of the class, a beautiful black-haired young girl was seen sitting alone.
Even while sitting and reading a book, she earned looks from both young men and women.
She had beautiful long black hair with bright blue eyes and soft-looking lips with a petite body. She is Isaac's little sister, Alice.
She was reading a book titled [How to be the Best Little Sister in the world!]
The concentration level on her face was maxed, and no one dared to interrupt her.
But then, three individuals entered the classroom and walked towards Alice.
After they entered, the loud classroom grew quiet.
''Hey, Alice.'' A young man with short black hair and a handsome face said with a gentle smile on his face. He had well-defined facial features with a straight nose and piercings on his ears. Even though he looked delinquent, the attention he got from the young women in the class didn't lessen.
Alice looked at him, ''Oliver.'' She said simply with visible disgust on her face.
Oliver didn't mind the look she gave her— he gently smiled and asked, ''I heard Isaac visited a hospital, is he alright?'' His face showed his worry.
Alice turned her head back to the book and answered, ''He is fine.''
''That's good to hear.'' Oliver breathed a sigh of relief, ''He is, after all, my best friend— I hope he is fine.''
''Hmm.'' Alice hummed and concentrated on the book instead.
Oliver smiled and left the classroom with his two friends.
After he left the classroom, his gentle face turned cold.
The corridors were filled with students entering their classes or talking with their friends from other classes.
Two of his friends followed behind Oliver as they left the area of the first year students.
Soon, they entered the third year's area and went straight towards their classroom 3-A.
It should have also been Isaac's classroom if he didn't drop out.
Oliver sat on his seat in the corner of the classroom, and two of his friends stood next to him.
''Even after a year... Isaac is still the main interest of everyone.'' Oliver bit his lip with strength which caused his teeth to pierce through his flesh.
But, he didn't seem to mind— the anger in his eyes overcame the pain.
The two friends decided to stay quiet. Oliver always lost control of his emotions when Isaac was mentioned.
Shortly afterward, Oliver's attention was stolen by an individual who was walking with three of her friends.
A lovely young woman in her 18s entered the classroom. She had beautiful long white hair with delicate-looking eyebrows, long eyelashes, and a pointy nose. Her face looked innocent, but her body was far from it. The school uniform's outline greatly changed because of her ample breasts, and she was wearing a pair of kneesocks which reached all the way to her knees but left her smooth-looking thighs wide open.
Oliver wiped the blood from his lips and gently smiled towards the beautiful young woman, ''Hey, Amelia.''
Amelia turned her lovely face towards Oliver and did a small smile.
She sat on her chair while her friends surrounded her table.
She is the School Belle of the third year, while Alice is the first year's.
Oliver's fingernails dug inside his palm— if he was Isaac, Amelia would have almost thrown herself at him.
When young, he was a childhood friend of Amelia, and their families were close friends. When young, Amelia was already a very cute individual, which made Oliver infatuated with her.
He watched as Amelia was talking with her friends with a smile on her attractive face, but Oliver felt like her smile was fake. He knows almost everything about Amelia, and he knows that currently, Amelia is hiding her sadness.
Something must have happened which caused her sadness.
Her eyes were also slightly red, she had cried not long ago, but her friends didn't notice it. It was hard to notice, but Oliver could instantly tell if Amelia had changed her makeup or if she was feeling down.
It was a result of ten years of observation and obsessiveness.
Oliver didn't know that Amelia's sadness was the result of yesterday's call with Sophia.
But, he had a hunch that it had something to do with Isaac.
After that one day... When the incident happened.
Amelia was truly depressed.
Only after a year, she learned how to smile again, but she wasn't the only one who was depressed. It was like the whole school entered a time of darkness.
That happened, the day after Isaac's incident.
It wasn't a minor incident— it affected everything. The days felt dark and gloomy.
Only after last semester ended, after Oliver and Amelia entered the third year, the usual cheerful mood of the students returned. A big part was the news that Isaac had recovered from his injuries, and some hoped that he would return to the school.
But it didn't come as a surprise when Isaac dropped out.
Soon, a certain group in the school started rising.
Cult of White.
The President of Cult of White quickly managed to remove the gloomy air in the school after news about Isaac's dropping out from school came.
Still, no one knows her true identity. She had always been seen wearing white robes in the meetings, and sometimes she is seen walking in the corridors with other members of the Cult of White.
The only thing people know about her is that she is definitely a female.
But her identity has been a perfect mystery...
No one knows who she is...
And no one knows the limit of her obsessiveness...
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