blogombal Chapter 112 A Joke-like Talent Combination
Chapter 112 A Joke-like Talent Combination
Chapter 112 A Joke-like Talent Combination (4K)
"You're back. Have a seat."
Xu Yuan did not ask where Cassandra had gone.
She simply went back to her hometown, or visited her friend's hometown, or perhaps both.
She seemed to have adjusted her mood.
Cassandra sat down as instructed.
Recalling the scene she saw upon entering Xindu, her expression betrayed her surprise and curiosity.
"Sir, this place is truly incredible!"
"What do you mean?"
"If I remember correctly, Xindu started hiring about a month ago, right?"
"Um."
"But I saw a lot of houses along the way."
"Those are prefabricated houses, for temporary living. We also lived in prefabricated houses before this place was built."
Cassandra looked around and asked curiously, "A beautiful house like this can be built in less than a month? I've never heard of a house being built so quickly, let alone so well."
"Well, concrete sets faster, but that's not the main reason. The foundations of these houses are made of cast-in-place concrete, but the main structure is mostly made of precast components."
"Concrete? Precast components?"
"Concrete is an excellent building material."
"Prefabricated components are pre-made parts, such as floor slabs, wall panels, stairs, balconies, etc."
"I brought some with me earlier; once you assemble them, you can make a house."
"Hmm—like stacking stones?"
"Not entirely accurate, but close enough. Don't worry, the connection method is very reliable."
"I never imagined houses could be built like this."
"Standardized production is the essence of industrial power."
"Excuse me, sir, I don't quite understand—"
"It's alright, you'll understand once you learn more about it. Prefabricated buildings like this are quite common where we live. We can build dozens of stories, let alone three or four."
Cassandra then recounted some of her observations in New Du.
Things like large machinery, the workers' spirit, and ubiquitous slogans.
She is not a talkative person.
Clearly, they were genuinely shocked this time.
"The new capital is like another world."
"Whether it's the things here or the people here."
"During my time as a soldier, I traveled to many places, but I have never seen a place like this before."
"I've never even seen anything similar."
"This place is unlike anywhere else; it's truly incredible!"
Just then, someone knocked on the door.
"Who?" Xu Yuan asked.
"I."
"Come in."
Theresa opened the door and came in.
Ineli was also brought in.
Cassandra quickly stood up to greet her.
The two then returned the greeting.
Theresa gave her some blood and said, "Remember to practice the Ripple Technique that Xu Yuan taught you well."
"I understand, I will definitely work hard!"
After being "hungry" for a long time, she finally got her fill, and even Cassandra couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Seeing that she had begun absorbing Theresa's blood, Xu Yuan asked, "If you continue to endure, how much longer can you endure it?"
"About half a month," Cassandra replied truthfully.
Upon hearing this, Xu Yuan nodded slightly.
After the battle with Roxanne, Cassandra went out a few days later.
It's been about two months now.
She made sure she was in good shape before leaving.
In other words, if there is no supplement during this period, it can be tolerated for about two and a half months.
If one were to cultivate Ripple Techniques all day, it would take even longer.
Xu Yuan believed that Cassandra must have been busy with Ripple during these two months, but since she was away, she would inevitably spend some time elsewhere.
However, if regeneration is performed, the time will be reduced.
Ultimately, it all comes down to the consumption of life energy.
Of course, it must be tough to endure it like that.
This is different from when he used to feed the crow once every two weeks and occasionally give it some supplements.
Furthermore, how long one can endure it undoubtedly depends on the individual.
Little Crow couldn't endure it for that long.
Unless Xu Yuan gives it a death order.
Out of loyalty, it can endure until death.
But if Xu Yuan hadn't given it the order, it wouldn't have known what patience was.
After all, human life means nothing to it.
Cassandra continued, "If I don't get a replenishment, I'll need to go into hibernation in two weeks, just to be on the safe side."
"I see," Xu Yuan said.
In this light, Cassandra could actually have endured for much longer.
However, if she is not replenished within half a month, her thirst for life energy will begin to affect her mind, and she will have to enter a state of hibernation in order not to harm innocent people.
The vampires of the Crow lineage consume very little energy when they are dormant.
DI0 spent a century at the bottom of the sea, relying on Jonathan Joestar's body (and possibly deep-sea creatures).
During their slumber, Kaz and the others only relied on the creatures occasionally attracted by the gems to replenish their nutrition.
However, once it awakens, energy consumption will rise sharply.
Although life energy can accumulate on its own, the immortality that constantly consumes life energy will leave them in a state of deficit.
Xu Yuan suddenly wondered if immortality was a kind of continuous cellular regeneration process.
Regeneration requires the consumption of life energy.
Low energy consumption during dormancy is because cells have stopped or almost stopped activity.
Seeing that Cassandra had absorbed the blood and recovered, Xu Yuan said, "Let's go somewhere else. I want to see your Dust Eater sword again. Theresa, Ineli, come with me."
Upon hearing this, Cassandra hesitated for a moment.
She doesn't like using the Dust Eater Sword in front of others.
Because she felt it was a very twisted technique, ugly, and simply not presentable.
However, after hesitating for a moment, she nodded in response to her husband's request.
The four left the orphanage and soon arrived at a deserted area near Xindu.
Xu Yuan looked at Cassandra: "Let's begin."
Despite mentally preparing herself along the way, Cassandra hesitated when the moment came.
She glanced at Theresa and then at Ineli, but quickly looked away when their eyes met. She stood there awkwardly, not moving for a long time.
"Actually, you don't need to care too much," Xu Yuan said. "It's just a combat technique."
"My skills are nothing special, sir," Cassandra said somberly. "Although I hate Roxanne, she's not wrong. My fighting style is the ugliest of all time, utterly devoid of any entertainment value."
She longed to possess those dazzling skills.
No, even something ordinary will do.
Unfortunately, she doesn't know how.
She only knows the Dust Eater sword.
"Enough with the nonsense!" Theresa frowned. "You're just like Historia."
If Cassandra possesses the ugliest fighting techniques of any No. 0.1 in the series, then Historia is the exact opposite; she possesses the most dazzling techniques.
Alternative name: Historia the Flowing Beauty.
"Liuli" means smooth and beautiful.
When Teresa said that the two of them were the same, she meant that they both cared a lot about how good their moves looked.
However, what she said is actually incorrect.
Historia is quite proud and would rather die than use unsightly sword techniques.
But Cassandra is actually quite pragmatic.
The Dust Eater Sword will still be used when necessary.
Just like back then, she was given the insulting nickname "Dust Eater" by Roxanne and abandoned, but later, when she encountered a low-ranking warrior in crisis, she still used the Dust Eater sword to save him.
That person later became her true friend.
Historia wouldn't have done that.
Historia will not intervene if it requires using unsightly sword techniques to save someone.
In short, Cassandra will still use the Dust Eater sword when necessary, but she knows perfectly well that it doesn't look good, so she's ashamed to be seen by others.
"It's not like we haven't seen it before," Theresa said.
Cassandra: "————"
Of course she knew they had all seen it.
Because when she fought Roxanne two months ago, there were many onlookers.
Being seen doesn't mean you can let loose.
Xu Yuan said, "Not everyone is like Roxanne."
"There are also people like your friends who don't care whether your swordsmanship looks good or not, and are willing to be your friends."
"For example, Theresa and Irene in front of you."
"In addition, there are Alicia, Bissi, Sofia, Royalu, Galatea, Shelley, and Miria."
"That's all I know."
Xu Yuan wasn't actually very familiar with the greatsword warriors at this point in time, so he mostly referred to people who had been to the real world.
They had read the comics and all liked Cassandra.
As for Miria, it was based on the characterization in the comics, plus his understanding after personally interacting with her.
"If it really doesn't work out, I'll give you a few more days to prepare yourself mentally."
Cassandra took a deep breath, then slowly exhaled, and composed herself before saying, "No need, sir."
You're right. Not everyone cares about how beautiful my swordsmanship is, so I shouldn't care that much.
Xu Yuan nodded upon hearing this.
The Dust Eater was created by Cassandra in a moment of desperation to protect her friends from her time at the same age.
However, its strangeness led to the departure of his friend.
This alone is enough to cause psychological distress.
Not to mention what happened later with Roxanne.
It's understandable that she would feel psychologically resistant.
Xu Yuan released a spiritual energy shield using earth-attribute energy and said, "Control your power and try attacking me."
"Yes, sir."
Cassandra did not draw the sword from behind her.
Although it is called the Dust Eater Sword, it does not require holding a sword to use.
It's just a combat technique.
It's less a swordsmanship skill and more a movement technique.
As Cassandra lowered herself to the ground, Xu Yuan sensed a sudden change in her aura.
She lay prone on the ground, constantly moving, controlling her strength to attack the shield with her palm.
After a moment, Xu Yuan said, "That's enough."
Upon hearing this, Cassandra stood up, raised her hand and vigorously wiped the dust off her face, while stealing glances at Xu Yuan, Theresa, and Irene.
Seeing that they didn't look at him with disdain or ridicule, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Immediately afterwards, I felt a genuine sense of happiness.
Only then did she notice the thoughtful look on Xu Yuan's face and asked, "What's wrong, sir?"
"It's nothing. However, I think I know how your technique works now," Xu Yuan said.
Cassandra was slightly taken aback.
Xu Yuan continued, "When you're close to the ground, do you feel like a fish in water?"
Cassandra nodded: "That's right, I feel lighter and more agile, my speed has increased significantly, and even my strength has improved. Do you know why?"
Xu Yuan asked疑惑地问道：“Didn't you feel it yourself?”
"What do you feel?" Cassandra asked, puzzled.
Xu Yuan did not answer, but looked at Theresa and Irene: "You two must have felt it just now, right?"
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This time is different from the one two months ago.
Two months ago, during the fight between Cassandra and Roxanne, everyone watching backed far away.
This time, however, it was a close-up observation.
Theresa nodded: "There's an energy."
"A surge of energy emerged near the ground," Inellie added.
Xu Yuan looked at Cassandra and said, "If I'm not mistaken, it should be something like elements, magic power, or magic essence. As for what they're specifically called in this world, I don't know."
Cassandra looked confused.
Xu Yuan then looked at Inili: "You give it a try."
"Okay," Inelli readily agreed.
Then it began to mimic Cassandra's Dust Eater sword, but it did not draw any energy.
"Looks like you're not up to the task," Xu Yuan said, then looked at Cassandra, "You really didn't feel anything?"
Cassandra shook her head.
Xu Yuan said thoughtfully, "In my opinion, magic can actually be divided into two categories."
"One type is where great power originates from oneself."
"Like this, causing phenomena through one's own power."
As he spoke, he stretched out his hand and continuously condensed fire-attribute energy, finally forming a fireball in his palm.
All of Xu Yuan's spells are of this type.
Whether it's the psionic shield or the wind blades he casually throws out, both phenomena are caused by his own power.
Cassandra was astonished.
She had never seen such a strange power before.
As expected of a gentleman.
After waving away the fireball, Xu Yuan continued, "Another type of spell is to mobilize external supernatural energy to trigger phenomena."
"Cassandra, that technique of yours was actually an unintentional spell—"
"No, that probably can't be called magic."
"You are simply bathing in the elements."
"To put it another way, there exists a kind of supernatural energy in this world."
Let's call them elements for now.
"However, the elements here are very sparse, or they may be very stable, inactive, and difficult to mobilize."
They are usually undetectable.
"But Cassandra, you have an affinity for the earth element, and when you get close to the ground, you will naturally activate it."
"You are bathed in it, like a fish swimming in water, and you are improved in every way."
"In this respect, Irene is not good enough."
"She doesn't have your level of friendliness."
"So even though I imitated your movements just now, I couldn't activate those earth elements."
"Earth element?" Cassandra asked, puzzled. "I didn't sense anything."
"This means you have a very poor ability to perceive elements."
As Xu Yuan spoke, he couldn't help but sigh, "The elements are close to you, yet you can't sense them. Such a combination of talents—God really loves to play jokes."