Chapter 98: Olivia's daily life in the Deathwill Castle
[A few days later.]
The Deathwill Castle brimmed with the hard work due to two guests.
Just a few meters away from the grand gates, Olivia and Sara had been training together. Contrary to her sweet honor student attitude, Sara's teacher mode had been much harsher and rougher!
Olivia didn't even have time to take a break during the dullahan momma's teachings. They continued to train as if their tomorrow depended on it.
"Big sister! My stamina bar is almost empty!" Olivia said while panting roughly.
Sara smiled widely, but that smile belonged to a demon teacher in Olivia's eyes, "So you can still move for a little more! Lift up your spear!"
Olivia bit her lips, not daring to say more, "…"
Following Sara's teachings, Olivia moved her body without utilizing her skill. She performed a move that was known as 'Three Cut Skill'.
Of course, if Olivia were to use her mana, her weapon would let out a glow that would sharpen her spear. Her body movement would also be faster.
But as she just mimicked the skill, Olivia was slower, and her spear didn't even pose a threat to Sara.
Sara gently shifted her spear to the side, knocking Olivia away. Her sparring partner landed on her bottom.
She smiled, "Out of ten tries, you used the skill three times without relying on the system. Well done for a beginner."
"Thank you… big sister…" Olivia slowly spoke while trying to catch her breath.
After spending some time with Sara, Olivia noticed that the dullahan momma and her boyfriend shared the same trait; they were good timekeepers.
Sara had created a schedule where she would teach Olivia the basics of spearmanship in the castle. Then, they would train outside roughly an hour later. She stuck close to her schedule and never dared to disobey it.
Even if Olivia wanted to play more with the little creature, Sara mercilessly took her away from Celia!
Sara could see a little of Olivia's thoughts on her face. She smiled and approached her, then sat down next to her.
Both wore spare clothes, the ones everyone could dirty at any time. A simple white t-shirt and short pants.
However, ever since the beginning of her training schedule, Olivia had never made Sara sweat, not even a little. She was the one who perspired the most.
Looking to the side, Olivia noticed that Sara had been looking at her with a warm expression.
'I have never been this close with an NPC… I can't blame my handsome for trying to protect them at all cost,' Olivia understood Alex's reasoning and why would he keep his class and this place from everyone else.
She smiled and asked, "Did I do too well, big sister? You've never looked at me in such a way."
"I was searching for a part within you that wants to give up," Sara replied, "Luckily, I found nothing like that."
Olivia grinned, "I am not a person who gives up, big sister!"
Sara grinned, "I've known it for some time now."
She had been merciless toward Olivia because of a few reasons. Of course, the most influential one was Sara's status as NPC. Her leveling up depended solely on Alex, as his class allowed her to level like a player.
But it wasn't like NPCs couldn't raise their skills. They could keep practicing their skills and try to upgrade them, increasing their grade to be legendary! Level played a crucial role, but it wasn't absolute.
That was why Sara hoped to find a sparring partner that would help her get growth in strength.
At first, Sara had planned to pass some of her skills to Olivia without Alex asking her about it. She had that idea ever since Alex had told her about Olivia's weapon.
But after seeing through Olivia's talent, the dullahan momma's plans changed. She took the initiative and offered the training.
If Sara had to be candid, she also wanted to see through Olivia's resistance. If Alex's girlfriend couldn't endure this much training and learn skills, then her future as a high-level player would be in jeopardy.
Fortunately, Olivia seemed to have all that was needed to become a highly-skilled player. And such a player would help Sara significantly.
Their friendship could only get better as Olivia's personality was to Sara's liking. Of course, she was like Schnee, but Olivia had respect for Sara.
And because of that respect, she was significantly different than her cat sister.
"After you learn how to use skills without a system, your mana flow will naturally follow you and your intent. Let's call it [Assimilation]," Sara explained.
Olivia nodded, listening attentively.
"If you reach that level, your mana costs will get reduced by half, if not more. You will move faster, be more decisive, and you will be able to judge your opponents easier. That level comes with many benefits," Sara concluded.
Olivia added with a faint smile, "It will be more comfortable fighting and dealing with annoying pests."
Mana flow was highly important. Even a good grip allowed mana to flow faster to the weapon, allowing the user to reach greater damage and go beyond limits.
It was essential to know the basics and leverage them.
"Some monsters swing their sword without knowing the basics, yet their movement is perfect. Your boyfriend is one of those people… But don't quote me on that. I am not a sword user," Sara revealed a little tidbit.
She knew some stuff since her father was a mighty swordsman, respected by people from his world and other continents.
Olivia hugged her knees and swayed from side to side, "I also got that feeling, big sister! Ah, by the way… What do you think about his current equipment set?" She asked with a wide grin on her face.
Sara brought her hand to her lips, then replied while looking away, "It kindles my aggressive side."
"So cute!" Olivia couldn't help but exclaim loudly.
Who knew that older women acting youthful could be this cute?!
