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nThe Great Mage Returns after 4000 Years – Chapter 64 – Trowman Rings (9)

nTranslator: Seven

nEditors: Ana_Banana, Yahiko

nThe next one that Frey instructed after Beniang was Fianne.

nHe stared at Frey with apprehension as he recalled the dull and lifeless look in Beniangs eyes when she returned home.

nWithout noticing Fianne’s anxiety, Frey asked.

n“What is the name of your martial art?”

n“It is called Baekwanggwon(White King Boxing).”

n“…”

nIt was a tacky name.

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nHe couldn’t understand why the practitioners of martial arts liked to use ‘king’ in their technique names.

nIf they deviated from the stereotype, he was sure that they would be able to come up with some better sounding names.

nFrey shook his head, remembering Kasajin.

n“First let’s spar. So that I can know your skills.”

nFianne nodded with a stiff expression.

nHe had seen Frey teaching back at the village.

nOf course, among those who had been dissatisfied, there were a few Magic Warriors.

nThey had attacked Frey with extreme determination but they had not even managed to touch his collar.

nIt was then that Fianne had realised.

nThis young man before him was not just a talent Wizard, but he was also a First Class Magic Warrior.

nAt the very least, he was an opponent that Fianne had no guarantee he could beat.

n“Come.”

nTat.

nFianne quickly narrowed the distance, his fist outstretched towards Frey’s face.

nHuk.

nFrey avoided the attack simply by moving his head.

n‘Fast.’

nIt was a fierce attack.

nIf it had landed, his face would definitely have been deformed.

nFianne wasn’t disappointed when his attack failed to connect, instead, he quickly retracted his arm and attacked Frey’s abdomen with his left hand.

nFianne knew that because he was so close, such an attack would be in his opponent’s blind spot.

nHowever, Frey caught his fist as though he was expecting the attack.

n“Kuk…”

nHow did he know?

nNo, there was no time to think about that.

nFianne twisted his body and roughly shook his hand free.

nAnd using the rotational force, he turned and fired a kick.

nAlthough it was called Baekwanggwon, that didn’t mean that it only consisted of fist techniques.

nThere were times when one would use their feet, knees, elbows, hands and even their forehead to attack.

nKwak.

n“…!”

nIt was blocked again.

nFrey had managed to stop Fianne’s attack with just one arm.

nIf it had landed, he might have been able to end the fight at once.

nHe clenched his teeth and pulled his foot back.

nFrey didn’t pursue him and remained standing in the same spot.

n‘I need to understand your skills.’

nThis was what Frey had told him and that’s what he was demonstrating right now.

nIt was not time for him to make a move yet.

nInstead, it was time for Fianne to show Frey just what type of martial art his Baekwanggwon was.

nTaat.

nOnce again, Fianne rushed forward and delivered a flurry of blows.

nFrey avoided all of these attacks with only minimal movements and blocked the ones that he couldn’t avoid.

n‘This is frustrating.’

nThat was truly how he felt.

nObviously, it was his first time fighting Frey, but it felt like he was fighting against someone who had carefully examined all of his strengths and weaknesses.

nNo matter how he attacked, it didn’t seem like he would be able to do any damage.

n‘It’s like punching a rock.’

nFianne continued his attacks for nearly a full minute.

nHis body was covered in sweat and he was panting slightly.

n“That’s enough.”

n“…”

nFianne stopped his attacks.

nHe didn’t expect that he wouldn’t even be able to land one hit.

nFrey looked at Fianne’s expression of indignation and shame before speaking.

n“Honor Fianne, you have the skill of a Second Class Magic Warrior or below.”

nFianne was much weaker than Liamson who could be considered to be a peak Second Class Magic Warrior.

nAlthough this level was quite impressive, it was not enough for an executive of a circle.

nHe should at least be able to be him(Frey) who only learned martial arts in passing.

n“…”

nFianne bit his lip fiercely to the point where it became white.

nFrey approached him and patted him on the shoulder.

n“This wounded your pride.”

n“…yes.”

n“That’s a good thing. Fianne, never forget the resentment you are feeling right now. Pride is very important for those who walk the path of magic. Others might not understand, but sometimes you will even have to risk your life to defend that pride.”

n“There are situations where you would have to put your pride before your life?”

n“That’s right. It’s not that hard to imagine. You are prepared to risk your life to defend the honor of the Trowman Rings. The details might be different, but the determination is the same in this context.”

n“…I see.”

nFianne nodded as he felt that he understood what Frey was saying.

nThen he looked at Frey with a strange gaze.

n“Are you a Dragon, Round Frey?”

n“Why do you say that?”

n“It’s because it doesn’t feel like you are younger than me. They didn’t say it, but I’m sure the circle members and Master Beniang think the same.”

nFrey laughed.

n“Is it because I helped Master Beniang who is half Dragon?”

n“Yes.”

n“Your reasoning is amusing, but I am human. I just know a bit more than other people.”

nFianne recalled their previous engagement before asking.

n“Is martial arts one of those things?”

n“That’s right. Of course, my martial art skills are lackluster. I can barely be considered a Second Class Magic Warrior.”

n“Huh? Is that true? I could’ve sworn you were a First Class Magic Warrior…”

nIt was not unreasonable for Fianne to be mistaken.

nHowever, it was true that Frey’s skills could only pass as a Second Class Magic Warrior.

nNevertheless, it was his eyes and his experience which allowed him to beat Fianne in such an overwhelming manner.

n“Anyway. Did you say the name was Baekwanggwon? It seems to be a standard martial art. There are no anomalous attacks and few tricks.”

nFianne smiled bitterly.

n“That’s correct. This makes it easy to read, which means that after a few exchanges, someone can recognize the patterns.”

n“That’s because of your lackluster skills. A standard isn’t called a standard for nothing. The Baekwanggwon will grow stronger as your level increases. Even a First Class Warrior might not be able to find a flaw in your movement. On the other hand, your attacks will crush your opponent’s guard.”

n“Really?”

nThere was a flash of joy on Fianne’s face.

nThis was because he was happy that the martial art he practiced was recognized.

n“Your martial art would be able to show results regardless of whether your opponent is weaker, stronger, or the same strength as you. This can be both an advantage and a disadvantage. Well…it’s a bit of a headache.”

n“What do you mean?”

n“Because of the nature of Magic Warriors, there are no shortcuts on your path. You have no choice but to climb the stairs one step at a time.”

nIt was very different from Beniang who would be able to achieve explosive growth after simply destroying her mana room and correcting a few mistakes.

nFianne nodded to show that he understood.

n“Ah…I see.”

n“Of course.”

nFrey let out a laugh.

n“There are ways to help you climb the stairs quickly.”

n“…yes?”

n“One of my close friends had a method of training for Magic Warriors, if you are able to digest it, you can become a First Class Magic Warrior in three months.”

nIf you can digest it.

nFrey said this again in his head and let out a short laugh.

nUnfortunately for Fianne, he failed to notice this.

nThe image of Beniang’s staggering figure had already disappeared from his mind.

nInstead, he looked at Frey with a burning gaze.

n“Can you teach it to me?!”

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nBasic Physical Strength Enhancement.

nAlthough the name sounded simple, Fianne felt that the name should be changed to ‘Torture of the Twisted Executioner instead.’

nFianne was laying face down on the hard ground.

nNo, that was wrong.

nThe truth was that he had collapsed and no longer had the energy to move even one finger.

n‘I’ll just pretend to be unconscious…’

nSplash-

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nCold water landed on his face and Fianne hurriedly got up.

n“You’re not even halfway done. How can you be this tired already?”

n“Kill…”

n“Kill?”

n“You might as well kill me…”

nFrey smiled and said.

n“Stop being a crybaby. Don’t worry. I’ll relieve your muscle pain with my mana. I also picked some nutritious herbs on the way, so you can eat those to recover faster.”

n‘I’m not a crybaby!’

nFianne wanted to shout with all his might, but at that moment, he did not dare.

n(TL: Do you guys prefer I use the transliteration(Korean words in English characters) or translation for the techniques?)

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