PNB Chapter 215 Alice (3)
Chapter 215 Alice (3)
Chapter 215 Alice (3)
While Morse was training alone, he sensed someone nearby. Although this wasn't the first time someone had been present during training, this time was different; the person was secretly observing him.
He quickly discovered the man's trail.
Alice.
She is one of the main characters in the game, a girl with a unique personality, and players have mixed feelings about her.
Morse's attitude towards her was relatively neutral; she did not evoke feelings of dislike or liking in him. She was a character with her own struggles and life choices.
However, this does not mean that Morse will let her off easily. Since she peeked at the training, it means that she has become interested in him. It seems that showing his strength in front of Karl has paid off.
This was also Morse's original intention, because now it is necessary to start thinking about maintaining good relationships with important figures in the future, even if it is not necessary to be close to them, but at least it is necessary to change the attitude.
While keeping a low profile is important, sometimes demonstrating sufficient strength is even more crucial, especially understanding how these important figures operate. Although they may occasionally seem naive, they reveal a different side of themselves when it comes to their lives and families, and they deeply value those around them.
Morse did the same, so he put himself in a position to take advantage of them.
Alice's initiative to approach him was the initial result of this strategy. The next step was to guide the conversation to make her feel good about him and leave a slight impression on her.
Ultimately, he did manage to win her favor and even gave her the opportunity to learn from the future Queen of the Bow.
Morse thought to himself as he walked.
He maintained a relaxed attitude while traveling with Alice, a stark contrast to his previous intense training.
After observing her carefully, Morse realized that Alice was not the kind of person who would easily reveal her true intentions, and he had to be careful in their conversation.
Although she had just successfully guided the conversation, this didn't mean it could happen every time, and she may have already realized that.
Alice tilted her head slightly, a sly glint in her eyes: "Alright, Morse, get ready. How much you learn later depends on your abilities."
She's right, we must seize this rare opportunity.
After saying this, Alice walked to the center of the training room, maintaining a proper distance from the target. She then swiftly summoned her bow, an exquisitely beautiful bow that radiated an ethereal light. Her fingers danced gracefully on the bowstring, as if playing a complex piece of music.
"Look carefully," she said in a low voice, her tone authoritative.
Alice's training begins with stretching to ensure her muscles are warmed up and ready for action. She is skilled in magic, and she uses acceleration in this process.
This is uncommon, and very few people would do it, thanks to her special talent.
'Showing off your abilities in front of him isn't a bad thing; it can earn you his respect and perhaps make it easier to recruit him.'
With this in mind, Alice focused on adjusting her body, taking deep breaths and exhaling slowly. Every movement she made was carefully choreographed and thoughtfully planned.
"Begin the eighth stage."
[Actively open. Student Alice has been authorized to enter.]
Within minutes, she was ready.
【field】
Then, her body was covered by a special shell, and her whole body glowed. This was a skill that allowed her family to become the world's strongest hunters; those who possessed this talent would be chosen as hunter leaders.
Whoosh!Whoosh!
Without warning, she fired a series of arrows, each one hitting its target precisely and piercing it effortlessly without any deviation.
Her mind went blank, focusing only on the goal before her and her magic.
Even the desire to show off disappeared, leaving only tranquility.
As Morse observed, he sensed the tense atmosphere in the air. Alice's magic was invisible to the naked eye, but after using [Magic Observation], he could see a complex net being woven around her.
He kept a close eye on Alice's every move, something he had only recently noticed, and the way he used it was quite peculiar.
'Her control over and purity of magical power are absolutely top-notch.'
Even though Alice doesn't focus on the hunter class in the game, she is still one of the strongest in the future.
If it weren't for the catastrophe that struck the world later in the game, she might never have pursued power. At that time, the catastrophe forced all the Awakened to unite, and she took on the role of the missing Bow Queen.
She actually possessed talent, but didn't have the time to pursue it.
Now, recalling the sadness and regret on her face in the game, Morse understood somewhat.
Despite being a cold-hearted girl who is adept at manipulating others, she also sheds tears for those who die under her command in the game, feeling a great sense of responsibility for her decisions and those who have perished.
Because of her past actions, Alice has always been a character that players both hate and love. Some people blame her, while others defend her, and it all comes down to whether or not one can think from her perspective.
However, looking at her skillful movements now, it's clear she hasn't slacked off at all.
Players don't understand why Alice is so determined to control the guild and gain political power, and Morse is no exception; therefore, their understanding of her is very limited.
Morse immediately stopped his wandering thoughts.
Alice used her magic to create ethereal anchor points that connected to the bow, enhancing its speed and agility.
She moved gracefully, releasing arrows with unparalleled speed, as if they were teleported from her quiver to her bow, leaving behind shimmering traces of magic.
Alice pushed her body to its limit, moving swiftly. Morse narrowed his eyes slightly, trying to keep up with her rapid movements.
Alice's training methods were unlike anything he had ever seen; she was not only an archer but also a mage who could seamlessly integrate magic into combat.
The instincts of an awakened being enhanced her perception, allowing her to notice details that others overlooked. Morse's eyes followed her closely, continuing to observe her impressive training.
'Interesting,' he thought, continuing to focus on her movements. Her arms moved independently of the arrow, manipulating the bowstring with an invisible force. This detail intrigued Morse, making him feel that there was more mystery behind her skill.
Morse's attention became more focused, enhancing his magical observation skills, which allowed him to sense the flow and intensity of magical energy in the environment. In doing so, he noticed that Alice was using her own magic to create anchor points around her body, which acted like a second arm.
He realized that Alice's control over magic was so precise that she could guide arrows with such accuracy because she was using magic threads to control them, thus breaking through traditional physical limitations.
As Morse continued to observe, he once again elevated his Mana Observation skill to an even higher level.
This was a risky move that required a high degree of concentration and better control over his magic, but he didn't want to waste the opportunity.
As he delved into analyzing the flow of magic within the training room, the surrounding air shimmered with a faint light.
The Eye of Time
At the same time, he activated his unique ability, which caused time to slow down rapidly before his eyes, giving him a brief opportunity to analyze Alice's movements in more detail.
In this state of heightened alertness, Morse noticed subtle changes in the magical patterns around Alice; those ethereal anchors that were usually difficult to detect were now showing magical lines woven in the air.
'This guy... he actually managed to keep up?'
Alice sensed Morse's intense concentration and decided to challenge him further.
She increased the speed of the arrow, pushing herself to the limit. The arrow now moved at an astonishing speed, leaving afterimages in its trajectory.
Morse's Eye of Time ability allowed him to perceive the complexity of Alice's movements more clearly, but at the same time, the nerves connecting his eyes and brain were under tremendous pressure.
His head started to ache, and his eyes were about to bleed; the information they carried exceeded his body's limits.
He saw the magic threads responding to Alice's thoughts, controlling each arrow with unparalleled precision.
With a final, magnificent movement, Alice unleashed a burst of arrows, radiating light as they streaked through the air.
As the last arrow struck its target, Alice turned to Morse with a satisfied smile: "How was that? Pretty impressive, huh? What do you think?"
Morse looked thoughtful, met her gaze, paused for a moment, and shook his head slightly: "Impressive, but unfortunately I didn't see much." He admitted, a hint of disappointment in his expression.
Alice's smile wavered for a moment, but she quickly regained her composure: "Didn't see much? You used magic to observe, I thought you could see some of it."
Morse closed his eyes, as if deep in thought, and replied, "Even with magical observation, your movements are too fast; I can barely keep up for less than a second."
Alice raised her eyebrows, considering his words. "Alright then. So, our little deal is over?"
Morse nodded, a slight smile appearing on his lips: "Although I only saw a little bit, it was still worthwhile to watch a high-ranking student like you train."
Hearing this, Alice felt a surge of pride and curiosity. Morse, the student at the bottom of the class, seemed to have more potential than she had initially thought.
As she continued to ponder, a message appeared on her and Morse's watches, interrupting her thoughts.
[Adrian: Everyone, assemble at the Archery Club center. I have an announcement to make.]