『 March 7th, seeing everyone looking at her, she suddenly wore a look of utter bewilderment.
[ Just now, I noticed this Miss March seemed quite invested in your duel on the arena. ]
[ Why don't the two of you teach her the basics of swordsmanship? ]
Huaiyan smiled and nodded. 』
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—✦Omniscient Viewer's Chat Lodge✦—
March 7th: "Eh—?!"
March 7th: "Wasn't I just eating popcorn and watching the show?"
March 7th: "How did this suddenly get dragged onto me~ ah?!"
Stelle: "Hahaha, that's what you get for eating popcorn. Got yourself burnt, didn't you?"
Dan Heng: "Well, March does seem very interested in swordsmanship. There's no harm in taking this opportunity to learn."
Dan Heng: "At the very least, it's a skill to defend herself with."
Yanqing: "Ah, this… letting Miss March be my apprentice?"
Yanqing: "But I haven't even completed my own apprenticeship yet!"
Yunli: "What do you mean 'your apprentice'? She's mine!"
Furina de Fontaine: "Haha, things have taken another unexpected turn."
Furina de Fontaine: "Learning the sword from two prodigies of swordsmanship, I think it would be quite fun, wouldn't it?"
Lumine: "It might be fun, but it's probably going to be really tough too."
Lumine: "After all, such formidable swordsmanship certainly isn't learned overnight."
Hu Tao: "Then will Miss March be able to stick with it?"
March 7th: "This… even I don't know!"
March 7th: "But I feel like General Huaiyan might just be joking?"
Huaiyan: "This old man doesn't make jokes like that."
Huaiyan: "So, it looks like I might have another grand-disciple. Hahaha…"
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『 [ …Huh? Eh! The old General can't be serious, right? ]
[ How did I suddenly get dragged into this? ]
[ I've never even practiced swordsmanship before! Absolute zero foundation! Can I even learn it?! ]
[ I won't end up being shamefully expelled from the sect, will I?! ]
Hearing Huaiyan say this, March 7th immediately began to feel nervous. 』
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—✦Omniscient Viewer's Chat Lodge✦—
March 7th: "Exactly, exactly! If I can't learn it, I'll definitely be shamefully expelled from the sect, right?!"
March 7th: "Wouldn't this lady's face be completely lost then?"
Stelle: "March, what is there to fear?"
Stelle: "As the saying goes, 'He who has no shame is invincible under heaven.'"
Stelle: "If you really get expelled and lose all face, then in a roundabout way, you'll be invincible under heaven!"
Silver Wolf: "Pfft, hahaha!"
Silver Wolf: "What a way to be invincible under heaven!"
Yunli: "Oh, March, don't be nervous!"
Yunli: "Every swordsman starts from absolute zero."
Yunli: "I am no exception, Grandfather is no exception, and this guy Yanqing is no exception either."
Yunli: "So don't be afraid. As long as you're willing to work hard, I guarantee you'll learn swordsmanship!"
Yanqing: "Yes, those words are indeed true."
Yanqing: "A nine-story tower rises from the ground, but the most important thing is the foundation, which is the basic training."
Yanqing: "Learning the sword isn't like you imagine—there are no shortcuts. It's more about a harvest for every bit of cultivation."
Yanqing: "Hard work, constant practice, and continuous study are the only ways to hone your swordsmanship to perfection."
Stelle: "Oho, are the two teachers already getting into character?"
Stelle: "Alright, I'll leave our March in your hands. I hope to see her become the Express's number one Sword Champion!"
March 7th: "Uh… haha… number one Sword Champion of the Express… your expectations of me are really high…"
March 7th: "But then again, clearly the three of us are here. Why didn't they choose Dan Heng or you, but had to choose me?"
Stelle: "Probably because Dan Heng and I are too strong?"
Stelle: "No teaching required at all!"
....
『 [ Why not choose Dan Heng? ]
Stelle pondered for a moment and asked with some curiosity.
[ A formidable presence, striking like lightning… with Mr. Dan Heng's skills, does he still need guidance from others? ]
Hearing this question, Huaiyan smiled and asked back.
[ Uh… seems like he doesn't. ]
[ Then what about me? Why not choose me? ]
Stelle asked again.
[ This little friend's skeletal and meridian structure is… quite unique. ]
[ Are you also interested in swordsmanship? ]
[ But in this old man's years of reading people, you have no need to delve into swordsmanship to supplement your strength… and I'm afraid there are few in this world who could guide your path forward. ]
[ On the other hand, Miss March… is still a piece of uncarved jade. ] 』
『 ....』
—✦Omniscient Viewer's Chat Lodge✦—
Stelle: "Ahem! Let me translate General Huaiyan's words!"
Stelle: "Dan Heng and I are too strong and don't need to learn the sword. Only March is a noob who needs to cram and study hard to boost her strength!"
March 7th: "I… how am I a noob?!"
March 7th: "This lady is also very strong… okay?!"
Himeko: "Haha, it's quite nice."
Himeko: "Haven't you always wanted an opportunity to learn the sword?"
Himeko: "Seizing this opportunity now is basically making your wish come true, isn't it?"
Welt Yang: "Yes, taking this opportunity can not only let you learn the sword, but also promote the friendship between the Astral Express and the Alliance."
Welt Yang: "For both of us, it brings nothing but benefits."
March 7th: "That… that's true!"
March 7th: "But this is a bit too sudden. Can I really learn it?"
Paimon: "Miss March 7th, believe in yourself!"
Paimon: "You can definitely learn it!"
Lumine: "Miss March 7th is so smart, there's no reason she can't learn swordsmanship."
Lumine: "Just do your best!"
March 7th: "Hehe, saying it like that makes this lady feel a bit embarrassed."
March 7th: "Then let's see if I can return from my studies on the Xianzhou and become the world-renowned number one Sword Champion of the Express!"
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『[ Thank you for your kindness, General Huaiyan. ]
[ Yunli and Yanqing were originally going to have a duel, but now they have to turn around and teach me the sword. Wouldn't that delay their time to practice and prepare for battle? ]
[ Besides, I've heard that swordsmen all have their own secret techniques. If they accidentally leak them while teaching me, and everyone knows each other inside out, wouldn't they be unable to break each other's moves during the fight? ]
March 7th looked at Yanqing and Yunli, feeling somewhat hesitant.
[ You are quite a considerate person, March 7th. ]
[ Don't worry, you won't even get to the secret techniques without ten years of hard training. ]
[ Don't be afraid. With the might of the Zhuming's swordsmanship, as long as you learn a few moves from me, I guarantee it will be endlessly useful to you. ]
Yunli said confidently.
[ Re-really? ]
Hearing this, March 7th's eyes suddenly widened.
[ It seems March is completely tempted. ]
Seeing March 7th looking totally drawn in, Dan Heng smiled helplessly.
[ Haha, knowing each other inside out is exactly the point. ]
[ Defeating an opponent with a single move on the martial arena—how boring is that? ]
[ Besides, what decides a swordsman's life and death is not some secret technique, but solid basic training. ]
Huaiyan shook his head and spoke to everyone. 』
『 ....』
—✦Omniscient Viewer's Chat Lodge✦—
March 7th: "Eh? Isn't swordsmanship about defeating enemies with flashy secret techniques?"
March 7th: "It's a bit different from what I thought."
Yunli: "The secret techniques you're talking about are actually unique sword styles that you figure out on your own after mastering the basics."
Yunli: "That kind of sword style carries your own spirit and intent, and is the most suitable for you, which is why it often unleashes greater power."
Yunli: "Well, you can also understand it as practice making perfect, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary."
Yanqing: "Simply put, it's bringing the sword to life."
Yanqing: "So, swordsmanship must be carried out with one's own comprehension to continuously improve."
Yanqing: "Of course, the prerequisite for all of this is solid basic training!"
Stelle: "Got it!"
Stelle: "March, you go practice the basics on the Luofu for ten years first."
Stelle: "Once you've trained well, we'll come back to pick you up."
March 7th: "DON'T JOKE AROUND LIKE THAT!!"
March 7th: "How many journeys would I miss in ten years?!"
March 7th: "Maybe by the time you guys come back, everyone will have become Emanators!"
March 7th: "While this lady has just promoted from a sword apprentice to an ordinary swordsman!"
March 7th: "Ugh, just thinking about it is really demoralizing, okay?!"
Mualani: "Indeed, ten years is too long. It's simply too hard on Miss March 7th."
Yunli: "Don't worry, I'm a professional. As long as you learn Zhuming swordsmanship with me, I will provide you with a tailor-made crash course!"
Yanqing: "As if I can't come up with a crash course myself."
Yanqing: "Give me a few days to study it, and I can also come up with a crash course for Luofu swordsmanship!"
Furina de Fontaine: "Uh… it seems even if they join forces to teach an apprentice, the competition between the two is still inevitable…"
Gallagher: "Ha, they're young people. That's what makes it interesting."
....
『 [ In that case, Miss Yunli has agreed. ]
[ Yanqing, what do you think? ]
Jing Yuan looked at Yanqing, asking for his opinion.
[ General… Yanqing has not yet completed his apprenticeship. What right do I have to teach swordsmanship to others? ]
Yanqing felt it was somewhat inappropriate.
[ So that means you're admitting defeat? ]
[ Great, since you don't even have the confidence to teach someone, why don't I defend the Luofu's arena for you instead? ]
Hearing Yanqing say this, Yunli immediately began to bait him.
[ Yanqing, the process of teaching and passing on skills is also a way to examine what you have learned and deepen your understanding of the craft. ]
[ You have been a disciple for many years. It is time to change your perspective. ]
Jing Yuan advised Yanqing with a few words.
[ …I understand. As the General says, I agree! ]
Hearing Jing Yuan's words, Yanqing nodded heavily.
[ Since Yanqing has also agreed, then the only thing left is for Miss March to nod her head. ] 』
『 ....』
—✦Omniscient Viewer's Chat Lodge✦—
Xiangling: "Both teachers have agreed. Will Miss March 7th agree?"
Stelle: "What a great opportunity—free lessons from famous masters!"
Stelle: "It'd be a massive loss not to agree, right?"
Stelle: "March, once you agree, you can turn around and become the grand-disciple of two Xianzhou Generals!"
Stelle: "That background is absolutely solid!"
Jing Yuan: "Hahaha, I never expected that even I would have a grand-disciple."
Jing Yuan: "It's truly a wonderful feeling."
March 7th: "This… I still feel a bit unsure."
March 7th: "If I don't learn it well, losing my own face is a small matter, but losing my two teachers' face would be a major act of filial impiety, wouldn't it?"
Yunli: "Don't be afraid. As long as you follow my plan, I guarantee you'll hold your head high!"
Yunli: "And don't worry about losing your teacher's face. Your Teacher Yanqing is thick-skinned and doesn't mind losing face!"
Yanqing: "How can you say that?"
Yanqing: "You're the thick-skinned one!"
Yanqing: "Miss March, don't listen to Yunli's nonsense!"
Yanqing: "Learn Luofu swordsmanship with me, and I will teach you the essence. Although I can't guarantee you'll become one of the top sword masters,"
Yanqing: "You will definitely not lose your face!"
March 7th: "Uh… the two of you are really too kind to refuse."
March 7th: "But I can't make the decision on this either. We have to see what the me in the video chooses!"
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『 [ March, ultimately, this decision is yours to make. ]
Dan Heng left the choice to March 7th.
[ March, change classes and become the Express's number one swordsman! ]
Stelle encouraged from the side, drawing a strange look from March 7th.
[ That way, I won't have to worry about you shooting me in the butt every time. ]
Facing March 7th's gaze, Stelle explained calmly.
[ MY SHOOTING HAS ALWAYS BEEN VERY ACCURATE!! ] 』
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—✦Omniscient Viewer's Chat Lodge✦—
Stelle: "Indeed, once March 7th changes classes to become the Express's Sword Champion, my butt will never have to worry again."
Stelle: "A full sense of security."
Stelle: "So good."
March 7th: "Curse you, I'm suing you for slander!"
March 7th: "When have I ever shot your butt?!"
Stelle: "You haven't shot my butt yet, but it's not because you aim well, it's because I dodge quickly."
Stelle: "Otherwise, my butt would have blossomed long ago."
Silver Wolf: "Yeah, I saw it when we fought Aventurine earlier. March's arrows seemed to be chasing you."
March 7th: "Ah, this… you can't blame me. On a chaotic battlefield, it's hard to aim…"
Stelle: "So, a sword is still more reliable!"
Stelle: "At least it won't accidentally injure teammates, nor will it lose damage."
Stelle: "Go for it, March!"
Stelle: "I'm waiting for the feat of you slashing down an Emanator with a single sword qi!"
March 7th: "Oh, give me a break. I wouldn't even dare to dream a daydream like that in Penacony!"
Mualani: "Hehe, people have to have dreams."
Mualani: "What if they come true in the future?"
....
『 [ Then it's settled! Thank you for your kindness, General Huaiyan. ]
March 7th thought about it and finally agreed with a face full of joy.
[ Great! Starting tomorrow, Yanqing and Yunli will teach you the basic essentials of Cloud Knight swordsmanship every day. ]
[ Next, Yunli and I will take our leave first to prepare some sword-training gear for Miss March, as an apprenticeship gift~ ]
Seeing March 7th agree, Huaiyan smiled with relief, then turned and walked towards the door with Yunli.
[ Hahaha, you are too polite… Wait, who is preparing the apprenticeship gift for whom? ] 』
『 ....』
—✦Omniscient Viewer's Chat Lodge✦—
Stelle: "Ah, this?"
Stelle: "The teacher preparing an apprenticeship gift for the apprentice?"
Stelle: "What kind of role reversal is this?"
Paimon: "Wow! You even get gifts for becoming an apprentice!!"
Paimon: "Is the treatment really this good?"
Paimon: "Even Paimon is tempted…"
March 7th: "Eh, eh, shouldn't I, the apprentice, prepare the apprenticeship gift for the two teachers?"
March 7th: "How did I end up being the one receiving gifts?"
March 7th: "This isn't right, is it?"
Boothill: "Son of a nice lady, is he bribing the apprentice because he's afraid she'll run away?"
Boothill: "Hahaha, it doesn't look very reliable."
Qingque: "Oh, I get it!"
Qingque: "This is also a way for the teachers to compete with each other!"
Qingque: "Tsk tsk, do teachers have to be this competitive nowadays?"
Feixiao: "Ha, interesting."
Feixiao: "Usually, the apprentice respects the teacher, but for the three of you, it's the other way around."
Yunli: "I don't think it's anything. It's our honor that Miss March 7th can trust us and is willing to be our apprentice."
Yunli: "Isn't it only right to give some benefits?"
Yanqing: "Indeed. Yanqing believes he hasn't reached the stage of being a teacher yet. Since Miss March is willing to humble herself to learn from me, Yanqing will naturally go all out and give his apprentice the best!"
Lumine: "They really are two very responsible young teachers."
Lumine: "Miss March 7th will definitely learn real skills this time!"
....
『 [ Ah… General Huaiyan has left. ]
[ Why do I feel like the conversation just now was a bit off? ]
[ Uh, did the discussion get off track? How did things end up like this? ]
Watching Huaiyan and Yunli's figures disappear behind the door, March 7th suddenly realized in hindsight that the development of things seemed to have gone completely off track! 』
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