Leon continued studying the page for almost an hour, morizing every detail.
The breathing pattern. The angle of each strike. The amount of force required. The timing. Every movent was now engraved into his mind.
Finally, a notification appeared before him.
[Congratulations, Host.]
[You have comprehended the Second Form of Sword Art Breathing.]
[Second Form: Point Barrage]
Leon was overjoyed. "Damn, that was fast."
A grin spread across his face. "This technique is amazing, but it’s difficult to use in actual combat. After all, what kind of enemy is going to stand still and let hit the sa spot nine tis in a row?" He sighed helplessly.
"But if I ever get the chance... Where soone can hold an enemy down for even a few seconds, this technique will be terrifying. Also, if I ever need to pierce through a powerful defense or break sothing apart... Point Barrage definitely won’t disappoint ."
Leon stood up and stretched his body a little. "I need to test this technique. But..." He glanced around his room and shook his head. "I definitely can’t do it at ho. And I don’t have the money to take the gym service either."
He sighed helplessly. "What a pain. I wish I could enter a gate right now."
He was just about to head to bed when...
Knock! Knock!
"Brother, are you still awake?" Jenny’s voice ca from outside.
"Yeah." Leon walked over and opened the door.
Jenny stood outside. "Brother, tomorrow is the parents’ eting at my school. Mom is still in the hospital. Can you make ti? Otherwise, I can tell my class teacher that you also have your classes, so you won’t be able to make it."
"Don’t bother." Leon spoke without hesitation. "I must go and check if you’re studying properly and not being a trouble for others."
Jenny pouted. "Who are you calling a trouble? I am a topper in my class, huh. Everyone looks up to ." She brushed her nose smugly.
"Yeah, right. But what about that classmate of yours we t last ti in the Hunter Association? She is also an admirer?"
"Wendy? Don’t even ntion that bitc...." She had barely finished when Leon’s eyes narrowed, and that made Jenny stop abruptly. She covered her mouth instantly. "I didn’t utter a slang. See you in the morning." Her muffled voice ca before she ran off hurriedly.
Leon couldn’t help but chuckle. He closed the door and walked toward the bed. He was about to lie down when a series of notifications suddenly appeared before him.
[Host has t the survival criteria for the next mission.]
[A new mission has been unlocked.]
[Mission: Reach the Seventh Level of Hell’s Pool.]
[Gate Location: Follow the route marked on the map to reach the designated area.]
[Mission Unlock countdown: 22:00:00]
[Rewards:
1. Blue Fla of Alchemy
2. The Great Scripture of Alchemy]
Leon blinked. "Hell’s Pool? Blue Fla? Alchemy? The Great Scripture of Alchemy? What the hell are all these things?" He stared at the unfamiliar nas with a puzzled expression.
After a mont, he shrugged. "Whatever. If it’s a mission, I’ll complete it anyway. I just hope the rewards aren’t as useless as that damn lollipop."
Thinking about the reward from the first lucky draw still made him feel cheated.
Then he cracked his knuckles. "And in the anti... I hope I can get a little stronger, too."
The excitent in his heart was difficult to suppress. But with the final exams approaching, Leon knew he couldn’t neglect his studies either. So he forced himself to calm down. A few minutes later, he closed his eyes in bed and drifted off to sleep, preparing himself for another busy day tomorrow.
The next morning, Leon and Jenny stood in front of Jenny’s school.
"Let’s go," Jenny said.
Without waiting for a response, she slipped her arm through his and began walking toward the entrance.
As they walked side by side, a group of boys in the distance who had been chatting and laughing suddenly noticed them.
"Hey, Sean. Look who Jenny is walking with," one of them said, nudging the boy beside him.
"Damn, is that her boyfriend?" another boy chuckled.
The young man they had called Sean narrowed his eyes. A trace of displeasure appeared on his face.
"See, Sean? I told you she wasn’t as innocent as she pretends to be," one of the boys sneered. "What can a poor hillbilly like her offer anyway? That guy looks handso. He’s probably from a rich family, and she’s leeching off him."
Smack!
Another boy imdiately smacked the speaker on the back of the head.
"Are you stupid? Are you saying Sean isn’t rich enough?" he snapped. "His father is one of the trustees of this school. If anything, she’s the one who doesn’t know what’s good for her."
Sean remained silent. His eyes stayed fixed on Jenny and Leon as they walked into the school together.
From a distance, they looked like a couple enjoying a peaceful morning. The sight made Sean’s expression darken even further. A faint redness appeared in his eyes.
’Jenny... Don’t bla for what happens next.’
Jenny led Leon to her horoom teacher’s office. Leon entered the room alone and ca out about ten minutes later.
The mont he stepped outside, Jenny hurried over. "So? What did my teacher say?" she asked eagerly.
Leon smiled. "She said you’re doing okay."
"Only okay?" Jenny imdiately frowned. "She must be out of her mind."
Leon chuckled and pinched her cheek. "Just focus on your studies."
Jenny swatted his hand away. "Seriously. What did she actually say?"
Leon laughed. "She said you’re doing an excellent job."
A satisfied smile imdiately appeared on Jenny’s face. "See? I knew it."
Leon shook his head helplessly. "Now go to class. I need to head back to my college too."
"Okay." Jenny nodded. "Take care."
She waved at him and was about to leave when a voice suddenly called out from nearby.
"Leon?"
Both Leon and Jenny turned toward the source of the voice.
The mont Leon saw the newcors, his eyebrows rose slightly.
Standing not far away were two familiar figures.
Noah Hudesman.
And his older brother...
Jasper Hudesman.
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