Chapter 12

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Upon waking in the morning, Vail found that his wounds had substantially subsided.

He took the lion skin he had acquired the previous day, cleaned it meticulously, and subjected it to a night of drying by the fire. It served its purpose well – a makeshift garment. The shirt, stained with yesterday's blood, seemed to have been discarded somewhere, leaving Vail with only his underwear. Unfazed, he adorned himself with the lion's skin around his waist and ventured out, embracing the new day on the desert island.

Foraging for wild fruits to serve as breakfast, Vail embarked on another day of survival on the island. Having spent a day exploring the island without actively engaging formidable beasts, he felt the urge to confront a stronger adversary today.

Reflecting on his newfound affinity for battle, Vail, who once failed to comprehend the thrill of combat, discovered an unexpected fondness for it. The more intense the fight, the more exhilarated he became.

After a brief reconnaissance, Vail set his sights on the gorilla he had observed the previous day. Intrigued by its perceived strength, he resolved to face it in battle.

At noon, Vail confronted the gorilla once again. This particular specimen was unlike any seen before – with blue skin and towering at least six meters in height.

"Hey, big fella, come at me, let's have a good bout," Vail called out, perhaps more for his own satisfaction than any expectation of understanding. Nevertheless, as soon as he finished his challenge, he activated 'Lightning mode' and charged towards the massive primate.

Vail, not one to rely heavily on strategy, preferred direct confrontation. The gorilla, seemingly unfazed, retaliated with a seemingly light backhand, a move that exacted a heavy toll – two fingers were severed and sent flying.

Undeterred, Vail utilized his speed advantage, circling the gorilla and delivering precise slashes. His unrefined yet effective approach relied on straightforward maneuvers, avoiding intricate techniques. While his sword, originally designed for stabbing, lacked finesse, it proved highly effective in rending through creature flesh.

Although Vail had previously practiced sword techniques against imaginary opponents, engaging with a real adversary, such as the gorilla, offered a unique experience. The creature, displaying humanoid traits reminiscent of human ancestors, provided a dynamic training ground for Vail's evolving sword skills.

As the battle unfolded, the gorilla, now visibly irritated, attempted a retaliatory move. Unfortunately, Vail, caught off guard, was unable to evade in time. The gorilla's sudden windmill-like motion sent Vail hurtling through the air, crashing to the ground with a thud. Suffering from chest and lung soreness, he tasted a metallic flavor in his throat, accompanied by a bout of spitting blood.

Shaking off the disorientation, Vail acknowledged the unexpected turn of events. Reflecting on the encounter, he recognized the need for diversifying his limited repertoire of moves. Contemplating the gorilla, now resembling a fountain due to numerous wounds, Vail approached and swiftly ended its suffering with a single sword thrust to the belly.

Despite his cruelty in battle, Vail's pragmatic approach extended to his choice of meals. Avoiding the humanoid gorilla meat, which he speculated could be a distant ancestor, he instead opted to hunt a large snake, utilizing a pot left by the merchant ship to stew his unconventional lunch.

While indulging in his meal, Vail assessed his injuries. The 'thunder' method, a peculiar Ability he possessed, seemed to accelerate his recovery, ensuring that no fatal injuries lingered.

With the hunger sated, Vail retreated to his stone house, pondering the development of new moves. As he mulled over the possibilities, he envisioned incorporating ruthless sword techniques from his past life. Inspired by animations depicting powerful sword moves, he sought to adapt and integrate them into his growing repertoire, albeit within his current skill level.

Vail's contemplation birthed a new move – 'Sword.燕返' (Sword Swallow's Return). Unlike its namesake from the original work, Vail's version involved high-speed slashes, creating a pseudo-dimensional effect. By infusing Lightning Attribute into each slash, the destructive power would increase with the number of consecutive strikes.

To execute this move, Vail planned to activate 'Lightning mode' at maximum intensity for a short burst, enhancing his speed significantly. The prototype move aimed for simultaneous sword swings, with the goal of achieving the same rapidity as Yan's original technique.

Vail's training regimen consisted of hourly bursts, allowing his body time to recover before attempting the next round. The process, though arduous, marked a repetitive cycle of trial and error. Hunger and thirst became mere interruptions, addressed by hunting wild beasts and quenching his thirst at a nearby stream.

Days turned into weeks, and weeks into months. A year and a half of relentless dedication culminated in Vail's success – the realization of 'Sword.燕返.' The jubilation he felt was palpable as he swung his sword, but an unexpected sensation accompanied this triumph.

During the execution of the move, Vail perceived an alteration in the space around him. The world seemed to slow down, or rather, he had accelerated beyond the confines of space, air, and gravity.

In that moment, as the purple sword marks streaked through the air with a faint blue light, Vail felt an overwhelming desire for speed. The swords, reminiscent of a voracious pursuit, manifested a destructive force, cutting through everything in their path.

With a resounding impact, the small stone house's wall fell victim to Vail's newfound prowess. Cutting through the wall and into the mountain, the move, 'Sword.燕返,' showcased its formidable strength.

Vail, despite feeling the strain on his body, reveled in the success of unleashing the move. Over a year of relentless effort had culminated in the birth of his signature technique. 'Sword.燕返' became his trump card, a testament to his growth and mastery of the Sword Technique.

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