Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 464

Chapter 464 104.5 - Everchanging Glyph

"Disciple, come at me." Standing on the mat, Dakota stood face to face with Astron, looking at him.

"We are going to spar?" Astron asked. He had started his training just one day ago, and for a usual procedure, it was not a normal thing for them to just start constantly.

"Yes," Dakota replied, but then she changed her stance. "However, we both are only going to use [Gale Stance]."

"Ah, right." Since Astron had been training only one stance, it would make sense that they would do such a thing. However, the main reason why Dakota wanted to see Astron in a spar was not to see his progress in [Gale Stance] but rather to test his new body after the changes.

'The Everchanging Glyph. I wonder how effective it is,' Dakota thought, her eyes narrowing slightly as she observed him. She was eager to see how the ancient rune had affected Astron's body.

The Everchanging Glyph was not something used lightly. It was designed to adapt the wielder's body to optimize the use of any weapon, ensuring that muscles, tendons, and bones were always in an ideal state. The glyph consumed a steady flow of mana to function, with increased consumption during combat or weapon switching.

Out of many different things that the organization had under its disposal, this rune was one of the most situational ones. Rarely would people have different types of occupations, thus requiring them to have such a chance in their bodies. And even if they did, none of them would need a drastic rune like this. It would mostly be wasted.

That was why she was curious to see its performance as well as to understand what kind of training they would need to undergo from now on.

"Begin," Dakota said, and the air between them seemed to thicken with tension.

Astron moved first, stepping into the [Gale Stance] with a fluidity that surprised even him. His body felt lighter, more balanced. He launched a quick succession of strikes, testing his speed and precision.

This was the first exercise that he was doing after the rune was engraved on him. Since he was forced to rest for the whole night, he was not allowed to wake up early and train on his own.

THUD! THUD! Dakota parried his attacks with ease, her movements smooth and controlled. She noted the increased speed and power behind Astron's strikes. The Everchanging Glyph was already showing its effects, enhancing his dexterity and agility.

'Interesting,' Dakota thought. 'The glyph is adapting his body efficiently. But how well can he maintain this under pressure?'

She decided to increase the intensity, pushing Astron to see how he would handle a more challenging opponent. Her strikes came faster and harder, forcing Astron to react quickly.

Astron felt the glyph working within him, adapting his muscles and enhancing his reflexes. He dodged and countered with surprising accuracy, his body moving in perfect harmony with the flow of mana.

On the other side, the strain of maintaining the glyph's effect was noticeable, but he pushed through it. It was a hard task even for him. While maintaining the mana flow of the [Gale Stance], he also needed to maintain his Glyph's efficiency.

Dakota was impressed by his resilience and adaptability. 'He's already integrating the glyph's benefits into his combat style. But he needs to understand its limits and the cost of maintaining it.'

For the time being, Astron's options in combat styles were just limited to one style. But Dakota knew that if he were to understand how one style worked, he would be able to adapt it to the other styles.

SWOOSH! She launched a particularly fierce combo, testing his endurance. Astron met her attacks with focus, feeling the burn in his muscles but also the thrill of the challenge.

Each strike and counterstrike honed his skills further, the glyph ensuring his body was always in peak condition.

Finally, Dakota stepped back, signaling a pause.

"Not bad," Dakota said, her tone carrying a hint of approval. "The Everchanging Glyph is enhancing your abilities, but remember, it consumes a lot of mana. You need to manage it carefully."

This was her first impression of the glyph. "Or maybe it is related to your mastery. The more you understand the rune, the more likely it is that you are going to consume less mana. I would suggest that when you are free, you should experiment with your body to increase your understanding."

She decided to shift the focus from the rune to his technical abilities. "Now, let's focus on the [Gale Stance] itself. As you know, the [Gale Stance] is designed to maximize speed and fluidity. It has three primary moves, each with a specific purpose."

Dakota began to outline the moves, reminding Astron of their importance. "We have the [High Gale], [Medium Gale], and [Low Gale]. Each one targets different areas and has its unique strategic advantages."

She continued, providing detailed feedback based on their sparring session. "During our spar, I noticed a few things. Your [High Gale] was quick and precise, but your strikes lacked follow-through. You need to commit fully to each strike to maximize its impact."

"For the [Medium Gale]," Dakota went on, "your transitions were smooth, but there was a hesitation in your movements. That hesitation can cost you in a real fight. You need to trust your instincts and the flow of mana within you."