The Mech Touch novel Chapter 7163

Chapter 7163: Ves the Spearman - Mass Release Day 3/5

Although the so-called starter vessel encountered problems when trying to merge with Blinky, the Star Cat easily solved that problem when he proactively facilitated this process.

It took a bit of problem solving, but the vessel finally integrated with the companion spirit, causing him to change in a subtle way.

The best way that Ves could describe the changes was that Blinky gained additional ’ports’, in a manner of speaking.

In fact, Ves felt he had gained additional ways to draw upon the vast reserves of the Blinkyverse.

In the past, one of the limitations that made Blinky less effective as a combat supplement was his small throughput. The ’portal’ that connected the Blinkyverse to the real universe was too small to channel too much E energy at once.

The so-called starter vessel that just merged with added a new interface that significantly eased this constraint by opening up new ways for him to channel E energy to fuel a powerful demonic technique.

"Fascinating."

As the changes to Ves as well as Blinky began to settle, they both remained still as they came to terms with their new selves.

"Are you okay, Ves?" Gloriana asked with concern.

"I am, dear. Just give me a few more moments. The enlightenment fruit was a big one alright. The magnitude of changes is far greater than with the previous fruit. It is as if I have just swallowed a meal that was as big as my true body. There is no way I can digest it all right away. There is only so much the enlightenment fruit can grant me instant mastery over the entire package."

"It sounds as if you managed to get enough value out of the radiant lottery ticket. How much would you estimate its worth?"

"Fairly high. Maybe 500 AP, but not that much more." Ves loosely guessed. "It has a solid foundation, deep theoretical basis and a fairly complete initial framework. The only problem is that it is a bit lacking in specific applications. It is up to individual practitioners of this Demonic Possession Spearmanship to convert theory into practice based on the individual traits of their innate demons. Considering that Blinky has received the ’innate demon’ hat, I will have to make even more improvisations in order to make it all work."

"Innate demon?"

"Ah, let me send you another information package. I won’t send everything since there are many parts of this knowledge that are dangerous in unskilled hands, but I will send you a description as well as the basic theory."

Both Ketis and Gloriana fell silent as they perused the information package that they just received with their cranial implants.

They grew increasingly more fascinated as they understood how this new fighting method worked.

"I have a better idea why this fruit is worth so much. If I understand this correctly, you became both a spearman and a demonologist, is that correct?"

"Yes." Ves nodded. "Technically speaking, I can treat them as two separate disciplines. I can do stuff related to demonology that is completely separate from swinging a spear around. I can also fight like a competent spearman without channeling any demonic power. However, the issue with that is that I cannot rely on one or the other to win the upcoming duels. Only when I combine the two together can I exert much greater power in the field. The potential is great, but much of the challenge lies in figuring out how to leverage the power of my innate demon through my spear techniques. This requires a considerable amount of time investment on my part. Well, perhaps not me. I can shove most of this work onto the Dark Apostle. He will be the one that must rely on the new fighting method to defeat a bunch of Ascended Giants."

"Wait, Ves." Ketis said. "Earlier, you mentioned that Blinky has somehow become the innate demon that this method is based upon. The Red Collective is working on a means for you to be able to shift your consciousness to Blinky when the Dark Apostle assumes control over your true body. Does that mean that you effectively become his ’demon’ under these circumstances?"

The thought had not yet crossed Ves’ mind. "That is a good question, Ketis. I truly don’t know. We will have to experiment with this at least once. In my opinion, it may very well be true that I may be able to exert partial control over his power moves. I can make it weaker, stronger or change its elemental alignment. I am looking forward to seeing how I can influence the ongoing fight."

If Ves was able to take more active control of how the Dark Apostle fought, then he would gain more power in his uneasy relationship with his other self.

It was better to have more leverage than not. Ves did not want to give too much freedom to the Dark Apostle, because he definitely came across as a personality who would break a deal the moment it was no longer convenient.

"Let’s leave the demon stuff behind for a moment." Ketis said as she scrutinized Ves with an evaluating gaze. "Do you think your spearmanship has improved enough to the point where you can rely solely on your new martial skill to keep up with those human phase lords?"

"...I don’t know." Ves said. "Probably not, but I think the gap has definitely closed by a much larger margin. I don’t just know how to throw a spear really good. I also know how to grip it in different ways, how to maintain my distance, what stance I should choose, how to lunge with it, how to parry and redirect the enemy’s weapon and etc. While my lacking combat experience will probably hold me back, that is a shortcoming that can be remedied over time."

"Then let’s test that out right away."

"Now?"

"Better do this sooner than later. It is not every day that you can spar against a swordmaster like myself." Ketis briefly grinned. "Let’s prepare our practice weapons first."

Ves picked up the rod that he used earlier while Ketis found a smaller rod that could serve as a general longsword.

As soon as Ketis adopted a serious sword stance, her entire demeanor changed. Her willpower and intensity had become so much more pronounced that Ves immediately felt intimidated.

Much of the confidence he gained from his massive increase in martial strength suddenly deflated.

Compared to a real swordmaster, an artificially produced Demonic Possession Spearman like Ves was probably a pushover!

Fortunately, this impromptu sparring session was never about winning and losing. It was about familiarizing himself with his new fighting skills and testing it to see how it measured up against other opponents.

Since Ketis did not do anything aside from trying to pressure Ves on a mental level, he decided he had to take the initiative.

He shuffled forward at a slow but steady pace. The tension in the air increased until Ves suddenly threw out a lunge!

Clang!

Ketis easily batted aside the incoming rod with her own makeshift weapon, yet did not jump forward in order to press the attack.

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