Chapter 165: Practicing Spear
While some were pure mages attacking with nothing but elemental attacks, they couldn't even hurt Orion due to their limited powers.
Each Echo showcased unique strengths and varied strategies, but Orion's advantage in raw physique and the decent swordsmanship he had learned allowed him to dispatch them swiftly and efficiently.
By the time he reached the tenth floor, Orion felt oddly unsatisfied. He had easily defeated each Echo so far, gaining little insight from the increasingly one-sided battles.
'This is practically free RP, but I should try something new,' he thought inwardly.
As the tenth-floor Echo materialized—this time a lean young fighter wielding a flexible saber—Orion paused thoughtfully, storing Realm Guardian into his spatial ring.
With a flick of his wrist, he summoned the sleek, menacing Black Dragon Spear into his hand. Its polished obsidian shaft shimmered faintly under the Tower's magical illumination, the dragon-shaped spearhead radiating a subtle, primal ferocity.
Feeling the spear's weight in his hand, Orion quickly adjusted it with his will, reducing it to match that of a regular spear.
'Since these Echoes are manageable at my current strength, this is the perfect chance to practice my spear technique,' he reasoned thoughtfully.
[That's brilliant, Master! Practicing a new weapon here is smart, especially since your spear technique… well, it's kind of non-existent at the moment! (⌒‿⌒)]
Orion smiled wryly, spinning the spear experimentally in his grip, testing its balance.
"I suppose you're right, Lumi. Let's see if this Echo can teach me anything new."
The tenth Echo swiftly lunged forward, its saber slicing deftly through the air. Orion reacted instinctively, attempting a straightforward thrust with the spear. His movement was amateurish, stiff, and clearly untrained—easily dodged by the experienced Echo.