The Gun Range and Arora

The gun range was not what I expected. It was a semi dive virtual reality system, where the user wears a VR helmet and a body suit, enters a virtually stimulated place for shooting purposes. The user could hold any hot weapon in the given choices and enjoy the experience.

(A/N: mc has a replica of the standard blasters in his hands which kinda mimics how the gun work internally but it doesn't shoot. It's only for the VR. Just wanted to explain is all)

(Image of standard blaster)

I selected the standard blaster I use. I wanted to change these into something better as it won't do much damage to beings that have thick skin. But komiko said "to get used to shooting going basic is the way." So I complied with her and used the twin standard blasters as the weapon of choice.

She taught me how to hold the weapon properly. How to balance yourself, to aim and finally to shoot.

At first she made me shoot stationary targets which I did with ease. But I only used a single blaster to that. This time she asked me to use both simultaneously. It was difficult at first but I soon got used to it.

Looking at me, who completed the second task, Komiko was shocked.

"It's indeed unbelievable. The speed at which you are improving." She muttered as she started giving out third task.

"Finish the second task with record time and efficiency. After that we will go on to the next level."

I did as she asked me to. I used both the blasters with full coordination from my body. With minimal movement and maximum speed. I just did this for the remaining time.

With that our first day of training came to an end.

"I'll see you tomorrow. The next task will be much more difficult. If you complete the task I'll give you a gift." Komiko said to me and walked out on her own.

*Komiko pov*

It's shocking that he can learn that fast, but it was expected. The next task is going to be fun. It will atleast take him weeks even if I consider his talents. Because the next task is about experience.

*2nd day at gun range*

"Today you are going to shoot moving target. The object may be in constant motion or spring up somewhere in the field. It has three levels. If you are not going to use blasters as the main weapon passing level two is sufficient."

Justin just nodded and we started the VR field. The objects in the fields were moving here and there in a slow motion. Some sprang up randomly. Justin fired shots here and there and missing targets for the first half hour.

Then he took a minute and looked around for a minute and started shooting. This tie he started hitting some targets. Then he slowly improved the rate at which he hit the target. At the end of the session he was somewhat proficient in this level. I think another day or two here and he will be fully accustomed it.

*day 3 in gun range*

Justin completed the first level and started doing the second level. Well, the objects in second level move at a relatively faster speed compared to the first level. That's not the important thing in this level.

There are plenty of guns that spring up and shoot the player. The his would be felt by the player from their body suit that they are wearing. It would be difficult to adjust to but I think he is going to do just fine. He has to dodge, take cover and shoot the targets that are moving and the guns that fire at him.

He struggled the whole time to make shots. He was constantly dodging and taking cover.

This is going to take him a while to complete this level.

"Justin, this is as far as you need guidance. As for how you improve that's all on you. But if you complete this level I'll give you that gift I promised. From tomorrow onwards you can come here alone."I said, looking at Justin.

"Sure. Thank you komiko." He said with grateful tone.

"It's fine."

The next day.

*MC POV*

The two days in the gun range was not as difficult as I would have imagined. As I practised shooting guns I could sense my senses are a little sharper than before. I can listen a little far, see better and overall improvement in senses.

I don't know it's because of the improved body or the increased mental power due to "Fighter's will" effect. I don't know. I haven't started practising the mental defence technique so I'm not sure.

I have a lot of agendas on my plate. It's going to take a long time to implement them.

Today I woke up and went to gym to complete my routine. Then went to the bar to greet Arora knowing that she will be here. I finished my breakfast and went to the bar.

I saw Arora covered in bandages in some part of her body. I headed towards her, noticing my arrival she looked hesitant. But she walked out of the bar and came towards me.

"Justin, can we talk for a moment in private?" She asked me.

"Great, I also have something I want to talk to you about." I said with relief.

"Ok then let's go to the back." She told me and looked towards komiko and asked for her permission. "Komiko is that ok with you?"

Komiko just shook her head and said. "It's alright. But make it quick."

We both thanked her and headed to the spot where we had the conversation last time.

We reached there and looked at each other. We both opened our mouth at the same time

""I'm sorry"" ""it's not your fault"" we both looked at each other and started laughing. It seems we both didn't consider anything wrong about the other it's just we started considering each other's outlook on the situation.

She then continued to talk,

"I'm sorry, I was a little childish and was ashamed to face you after I came back to my senses."

I then shook my head in disapproval.

"No, it's not like that. I shouldn't have pushed you that much. I was just intent on improving myself and forgot about you."

"No, it's fine. I was into the fight too. Let's just forget about it and let's talk about the future. Are you still willing to spar with me?"

I just looked at her in bewilderment. She asked me the question that I wanted to ask her. Well, all is well that ends well.

"Yeah, I was about to ask the same. But this time bring you sword. And one for me too, if you have an extra."

She just chuckled and said

"Sure. I'll make sure to do that."

"How about today evening as usual?"

"It's fine by me. But what about the gun range? Will you skip it?" She asked me.

I said, "No, I will go there after our sparing session."

"Okay then. See you in the evening."

"See you later."

*Sometime later"

It's been two weeks since I restarted my training with Arora.

On the first day of the training,(a little flash back)

Arora just arrived to the gym and put down a case in the ground. I saw her holding her sword in her belt so I guess it must be for me. As she suggested to open the box, I did and saw a stunning pair of sword identical to each other.

(Sword image)

I looked at it and held it in my hands no swung it. It was great, It was light, sharp and easy to use. After doing the admiring I kept the swords back into the box and closed it.

"What are you doing Justin. It's yours and bring it here I will teach you how to use a sword."

"I know Arora, but I want to try something else." I said to her.

"What is it?" She asked me curiously.

"Can you fight me by using your sword, I'll try to fight you without any weapons."

She was shocked to hear me say that. She then looked at me and said

"Are you crazy, we are almost of equal strength one single mistake and you will injure yourself pretty badly."

I can't tell her, if not now I won't be able to fight her properly. At the rate I'm improving it would already be too late.

"It's fine. I want to do this. I can't always rely on weapons so I want to improve myself by fighting others with only my fists." I said it to her with conviction.

"Fine. I'll try to be careful." She said.

"Don't be. Don't hold back." I said with a little smirk.

"Now, this is just showboating. I'll beat the apology out of you." She said that while having a crazy smile on her face.

(Flashback ends)

Well, the fight that day went miserable for me. I went to the bed with cuts all over my body with an ointment and gauze covered all over me.

The consecutive fights were getting easier as I was getting better at handling Arora with her weapon and physically getting stronger each day.

Arora is much stronger while wielding a sword than without. It's not just about the weapon, its about her skill with sword that made her more dangerous.

If I have to place her strength she would be initial 9-B without her sword and would be 9-B peak with her sword. (A/N: According to destructive capacity 9-B initial would be 15k joules to 1 million joules. Peak 9B would be almost 16 million joules or energy equivalent of 0.004 tons of TNT explosion. I can't include the energy values in the story yet because I didn't have a reason for him to get a high tech machine that can measure any kind of energy input just yet. He'll get it eventually.)

In just 4 days I defeated her even when she is using her sword. It's not like I got used to people using weapon, it's just I got used to Arora's sword, that's all. To get used to fight weapon holders I have to fight a lot of people and I have just the right plan.

Then the rest of the days I learnt how to use sword or swords from Arora. I learned how to wield both single handed sword and double handed long sword and also dual wielding. I'm not a master of sword fight yet. But I can wield sword pretty well. To get better I have to gain experience.

I'm powerful right now. According to my estimation I am an initial 9-A without a weapon and a mid 9-A with the twin sword. (A/N: initial 9A is about 0.005 tons to 0.025 tons and mid 9A is about 0.026 to 0.1 tons of TNT blast equivalent.)

I also got my gift from komiko after I completed 2nd level in the gun range. It was an exquisite blaster pistol.

(Picture here)

Now I'm ready to face the remaining fights that I planned. For the foreseeable future I'll be fighting the clan fighters as much as possible.