PATH OF THE STAR HUNTER

After what is the most uncomfortable experience of my life, I finally finished assimilating the effects of the strengthening serum; or so I think, the truth is I have no idea how it works so I will check it in the status option of the hunter’s book.

′′ Just in time Desmond, I just finished looking at your combat logs. ′′

Before I even tried to take the notebook, Elaisa’s voice interrupted my actions, something seemed out of place when she looked at it, I wouldn’t know how to describe it precisely, but I think she looks at me with more. . . appreciate or something.

′′ I’m glad it finished, the feel of that serum is anything but comfortable. ′′

′′ I can imagine it, now Desmond; Would you mind hearing my analysis of your combat records. ′′

′′ Of course, it does not bother me, any suggestion is welcome. ′′

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′′ That is good considering that this is my job. Now let’s start with your fighting style. From what I saw, you favor a mid-range focus with the bow; but when the situation requires it, you are quite capable of engaging in close combat either with bare fists or with a dagger. ′′

Is there something wrong with that? ′′

′′ Leaving aside the fact that your approach sometimes varies just because of your sense of humor. ′′

I could only smile awkwardly when Miss Rossi mentioned how temperamental I can be and how I vent violently to my prey.

′′ Let’s first talk about the problems that show up in your bow combat. Your posture is perfect, but it is extremely rigid and not very versatile; It shows that you have trained a lot with the bow, but not for combat situations. Due to your lack of adaptability when using the bow, you waste time trying to readjust to the standard shooting stance and sacrifice accuracy in situations where you have to make a hasty shot. ′′

′′ I had not thought about it like that, it is true that my archery training was not exactly the combat type and I lack versatility; I guess I’ll try to practice maneuverability in the future. ′′

′′ Well, now regarding your close combat; I have little to add. You are extremely competent at it and your adaptability is amazing, the fact that you can fight face to face against magical beasts of your same level is quite outstanding; Hunters usually avoid these types of fights due to differences in physical skills. But there is a small detail that I could not help noticing, when fighting against beasts it is clear that the lack of a higher quality weapon and range was a serious impediment; but in your fight against other humanoid beings, the dagger was actually a hindrance. ′′

′′ A nuisance, really? ′′

′′ It is normal that you did not notice it, after all; in the end, it didn’t stop you from tearing your enemies to pieces. But in my opinion, if you had different equipment, you could have finished those fights more quickly and efficiently. ′′

Until now everything that Elaisa had said seemed reasonable to me, after thinking deeply about it I realized that despite how simple her advice seemed; they were very well-aimed at my main weaknesses of which I was not even aware. But in this case about fighting other humanoid beings as she called them, I was very intrigued by the kind of improvement or adaptation that she suggested.

′′ What kind of change do you recommend? ′′

′′ In the case of your hand-to-hand combat against other human beings and the like, I would suggest getting reinforced gauntlets, armguards, knee pads, and boots that allow you to greatly increase the lethality of your attacks. With your fighting style, a couple of blows given with suitable reinforced combat gloves; could easily kill someone at your own strength level. ′′

′′ I see, increasing my lethality without really altering my fighting style; just buying the right equipment. Now I truly understand why idiot hunters like me need beautiful and intelligent agents like you. ′′

I could swear that this time my comment made Elaisa blush instead of annoying her, but I didn’t want to push my luck by taking things too far; plus it should really calm that womanizing side of mine. . . only a hopeless idiot would believe that having a harem or something like that is possible.

(An idiot author in a very, very distant place: ′′ Achú. Someone must be speaking ill of me′′)

′′ My other recommendations would be to continue with your training in the maneuverability of your archery combat, get the equipment to make adjustments to your hand-to-hand combat and train with it, train in the skills you have acquired as a reward for the mission; as well as starting to practice using her innate ability to get used to it as quickly as possible. In addition, it would be nice if you let me look for some practical skills that suit you to acquire from the association. ′′

′′ What kind of skills? ′′

′′ The most basic thing would be a short distance movement skill, some defensive skill, and a short distance offensive skill. If you let me handle the procedures I’ll make sure I find something that fits you Desmond. ′′

′′ It seems perfect to me, I had also thought that I needed that kind of skills; It would make me feel much safer to have someone as capable as you handle search and acquisition. ′′

′′ Your confidence comforts me and I do not plan to disappoint her. ′′

′′ But I imagine you will need credits, right? Do you think I can sell the resources I collect in Serefia? I doubt they are worth much, but they should help. ′′