Orario, Adventurers' Guild, Mansion Area.
Chen Hai, who arrived in the backyard, saw Riveria and Saeko Busujima standing opposite each other.
A tense atmosphere filled the air.
After their initial clash, Saeko Busujima attacked again.
The wooden sword in her hand cut through the air, charging towards Riveria with unwavering determination.
However, just as the blade was about to touch her opponent, an invisible barrier once again appeared in front of Riveria, blocking the attack.
"This is a magic shield."
Riveria's voice was as calm as water.
"Even your speed cannot break through my defense."
Upon hearing this, Saeko Busujima did not give up.
She constantly tried different offensive methods, attempting to find Riveria's weaknesses, but each time Riveria skillfully neutralized them.
Against the continuously incoming wooden sword of the young girl, Riveria remained calm. She not only blocked Saeko Busujima's attacks with a magic shield but also occasionally released some small magic spells to disrupt her rhythm.
Chen Hai, who was standing by, did not interfere, deciding to play the role of a good spectator.
At this moment, Saeko Busujima suddenly felt a chill at her feet and couldn't help but look down at the ground.
A small-range freezing magic cast by Riveria slowed Saeko Busujima down.
Just as Saeko Busujima was worried about an ice explosion, a strong gust of wind came from the front.
Swallowed by the terrifying wind current, Saeko Busujima lost her balance due to the slippery ice on the ground and fell.
Looking at the somewhat disheveled Saeko Busujima, Riveria walked over and extended her right hand.
"Let's take a break."
"Okay."
As Riveria pulled Saeko Busujima up, her gaze also fell on Chen Hai.
"Mr. Chen Hai?"
Saeko also noticed Chen Hai's figure.
Chen Hai, being stared at by the two women, walked over.
"I hope I didn't interrupt you two."
"Don't worry about it, Mr. Chen Hai."
After Saeko Busujima finished speaking, she walked towards a long bench in the courtyard.
The chair was large enough to accommodate six people, so there was more than enough room for the three of them to sit.
After they were seated, Chen Hai finally asked,
"Why are you two training together?"
"Today, I didn't go out with Miss Hestia and the others. Instead, I completed my registration at the Adventurers' Guild and became an Adventurer."
"I didn't expect you to do that…"
"Because I heard them say that the fastest way to become stronger in this world is to become an Adventurer and gain experience in Mr. Chen Hai's Dungeon."
Saeko Busujima didn't want to sit idly by.
As for why they were practicing here… "Miss Busujima was registering at the Guild, and I happened to arrive on the scene, intending to inquire about Sir Chen Hai's whereabouts. Miss Busujima heard this and informed me of your absence."
Thus, Saeko Busujima and Riveria met.
Then Saeko Busujima learned from an Adventurers' Guild employee that 'Riveria is one of Orario's top Adventurers,' so she decided to ask for guidance. Eventually, the two chose to have a training match in the backyard.
Riveria trained Saeko Busujima.
When Chen Hai arrived at the scene, the two had just started their second round.
"There will be a third round next."
Riveria finished speaking and looked at Chen Hai.
"Actually, I came to Mr. Chen Hai this time to ask about Asuna."
"What happened to Asuna?"
"She's been eating, drinking, and sleeping all the time, not training at all. It's very strange…"
"Don't worry about that. I told Asuna to do that; these past ten-plus hours are for her to recuperate, eat her fill, and drink her fill. Next, I'll arrange a high-difficulty task for her. I'm sure after the training, she'll be able to easily break through her current Adventurer level."
"So that's how it is."
With the explanation, Riveria was no longer so worried.
She had thought Asuna had become lazy recently… After discussing this, Riveria, whose doubts had been cleared, turned to Saeko Busujima.
"I am a mage, not a swordsman, but I do have some understanding of weapons."
Riveria's gaze fell on the wooden sword.
"Miss Busujima, the wooden sword you are currently using, while suitable for practice, may not be enough in actual combat, especially when facing stronger enemies."
She pointed out the limitations of the wooden sword Saeko Busujima was using and explained that the weight and feel would be different once it was replaced with a real katana.
"A real sword is much heavier than a wooden sword, and its center of gravity is also different. You need to adapt to this change in advance to be able to unleash your full potential in a real battle."
Riveria added.
She also mentioned that when using a real sword, attention should be paid to wrist strength training, as incorrect usage could lead to wrist injuries.
She was just like a mother carefully looking after her child… After listening, Saeko Busujima looked up at the sky.
"I have used a real sword, but it wasn't my primary practice weapon; if I were to use a real sword… where can I buy a katana in this world? Are there katanas in this world?"
Saeko Busujima, who wasn't familiar with the Dungeon City, asked the question.
Chen Hai said that he could customize one for her when the time came.
Anyway, he wasn't short on money.
After a few minutes of rest, the third and final training match began.
This time, Saeko Busujima was noticeably more cautious, carefully observing Riveria's movements, trying to find her weaknesses.
However, Riveria's magical skills were far beyond imagination. She could not only quickly construct defensive magic but also simultaneously cast offensive magic to counterattack.
For example, a few seconds ago, Chen Hai saw Saeko Busujima seize a fleeting opportunity and sprint sharply into Riveria's blind spot to her right rear.
As Saeko Busujima's wooden sword was about to reach its target, Riveria suddenly reacted.
She lightly tapped the ground with the staff she held in her right hand, and a powerful force erupted from her, directly sending Saeko Busujima flying.
Just as Saeko Busujima was about to hit the wall, Chen Hai's figure flashed like a ghost, steadily catching her.
"Are you alright?"
He asked the girl in his arms.
Saeko Busujima shook her head. Although there was a sense of frustration in her eyes, she did not become dispirited because of it.
At this moment, Riveria slowly approached, her expression serious yet gentle.
"Miss Busujima, you did well,"
The Vice-Captain of the Loki Familia continued,
"But in battle, you sometimes become too impatient, forgetting the importance of calm thinking."
She paused and commented,
"Also, when you are fully focused on attacking, you often overlook changes in your surroundings, which can put you in danger; even if my counterattack just now hadn't worked, the magic circles I laid out nearby during our exchange would have immediately activated, interrupting your attack."
After she finished speaking, streams of magical energy lit up all around; these were the magic circles Riveria had prepared to ensure a foolproof battle.
It was clear that Riveria was extremely cautious and serious.
Even when facing Saeko Busujima, an LV.1 newcomer, in a training match, she did not show any slack.
Hearing these words, Saeko Busujima fell into deep thought.
She realized that Riveria was not only pointing out her weaknesses but also telling her how to become a better warrior.
"Thank you, Miss Riveria."
Saeko Busujima said earnestly,
"I will remember today's lesson."
On her second day in this world, Saeko Busujima truly experienced the gap between herself and Adventurers.
Especially against a top-ranked powerhouse in Orario like Riveria.
Even if she didn't use magic, she could still defeat the current LV.1 Saeko Busujima.
"Sir Chen Hai? Are you free now?"
"Why do you ask?"
"I'm very curious how strong you are, as the Dungeon Lord…"
The Vice-Captain of the Loki Familia, Riveria, at this moment, had an idea of wanting to spar with Chen Hai.
"How about we also have a training match?"
Chen Hai was the first to suggest it.
Riveria listened, her expression became serious, and then she quietly responded,
"I'd be glad to."