To CLEAVE or not to cleave

Intermission
Aurial hummed as she saw the boy pick a second skill much like the first. The strategy had some potential and he had impressed her up to this selection. Maybe he will surprise her but she is getting less interested in the boy. He also won't get the full benefit from his second class at least not for combat.

She tried to bore down on the boy to get a better sense of his soul, all she got was flashes of sex, each moment a different scene with a different women. she shook her head and was satisfied it was as unpleasant for him as it was her. She didn't learn much other than confirm what she already knew and that annoyed her.

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SKILL SELECTED!

UPDATING BODY!

I felt a tingling sensation in my arms and a tightening feeling in my core. I didn't react as much, "cleave."

My father nodded, "Ah that makes sense, well we should get you a larger sword if you are grabbing those skills together."

I think about it and ask, “Is it worth not using a shield for? I get that it will make the skills more effective but I have trained with a single handed sword and shield for most of my life.”

My father shakes his head, “No a great sword with those skills is more powerful than you think. Instead of a single swing taking out up to two maybe three tops, you can eventually take out three to four at a time. You will be a true menace on the battlefield if you have to fight numbers. Also you don’t have to always use a two handed sword, you can always use a one handed sword and shield.”

“That’s true but it will still take me years to get good at it.”

“Thats what I warned you, granted I didn’t mention this part. It might slow you down now but trust me you will feel incredibly powerful later on. Tomorrow head to the smith, I will give you some coin.”

The next day it was pouring rain, I knew it would take a while to get my next achievement so I am hoping I can advance my other class. But I can’t really go to the tavern right now, I am supposed to go get a sword ordered. Sighing I turn before I make it to the tavern and enter a smithy.

All kinds of weapons and tools littered the store. It seemed like there was some organization but it used every space possible. There were rows of weapons and tools in stands on the floor, some on shelves and some hanging from above. It might not be pretty but it definitely feels like a place where you will find what you are looking for if you keep looking.

I get to the back where there is a large board covered in small and large papers. I hear clangs in the back of the store. “Um, I am here to buy a sword. I brought coin for a custom order if needed.”

The clanging stops and someone rushes to the front. A woman with crazy hair and a wild expression on her face sputters out, “Custom order?!”

She looks me up and down and seems disappointed, “Did you check the already made weapons?”

I shrug, “I am not super familiar with two handed swords. I got some skills that should be good for using a two handed sword. My dad gave me a gold for it as a birthday. I can always start with something cheaper if you think that is a good idea.”

I see her blink, “Wait a gold coin? Ok sure I can custom make something for you. You have some experience right? You are pretty muscular even for a low level melee class. Let’s head out back. A spar should let me get things closer to your needs.”

“Wait in the rain?!”

“It’s raining? Oh well just treat it as practice for bad footing.”

She doesn’t wait any longer clearly excited, I follow and wonder if I want to consider anything perverted with her. She seems a bit crazy.

She tosses me a wooden two handed sword, the rain already soaking her hair and causing it to slowly straighten to an extent. The sword she tossed me actually felt pretty good in my hands, she probably had skills to figure out such things.

I give it a swing and nod, “Good sword, for a practice sword.” She has her sword which is a fair bit bigger than the one I am using. She suddenly charges towards me. I use the hold fighting style, deflecting her attack.

In the block I find that while I am more skilled she seems a fair bit stronger. Her skills must greatly enhance her strength. I swing back, the attack a bit slow for my liking. I am neither used to fighting with such a slow weapon nor is my fighting style built for it.

I step back noting the poor footing, and suddenly go on the offense. The glory fighting style works much better with my new weapon. She seems surprised how much force I can put forth but growls, “Use your skills so I knew what to build you!”

She kicks up mud and I move back my head. I am less experienced against dirty tactics but not unprepared. I dodge her barrage of swings then activate power attack.

My blow is much faster than she expects, she blocks it but slides back a foot. I press my advantage and she tries to meet my attack. I activate cleave barely knocking her sword off course and giving her a small bruise on the cheek.

She stops and grins, “Damn you are pretty good, the mud barely slowed you down. I will gladly give you a discount for that great showing. 10% off is yours if you wish it. Power attack and cleave huh. That can be quite deadly together, I see why you are starting to train with two handed weapons.”

I shut embarrassed, “I am alright with two handed swords I guess. But I am much better with one handed and a shield. As for the discount, would you maybe go on a date with me instead? I find you quite attractive, and I haven’t fought a girl who could hold their own against me.”

I am way more embarrassed now than I was before, but that changes to concern and worry when she starts crackling with laughter. “Oh wait you are serious? With me! I am a bit older than you… but deal! A date it is! You will have to come up with it and make sure you Jam Pack every moment as I am very busy! More so now that I will be making your sword!”

She heads inside clearly already moved onto the next thing on her mind.

LEVEL 1 ACHIEVEMENT GAINED!

LEVEL UP!

SELECT A SKILL

Date Planner: improved memory when planning a date.

Sword dance: Sword fighting is more than just a means to kill your opponent, it can also be used to seduce.

When it rains it pours: Use mental power to make a person wetter.

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Character sheet

Class: Pervert Lv 0

Class: Warrior Lv 3

Skills: POWER STRIKE, Cleave

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