The Reincarnated Extra - Chapter 36: Invisible Slash (Not Quite Invisible)
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Chapter 36: Invisible Slash (Not Quite Invisible)

Invisible Slash (Not Quite Invisible)

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In the half year Ive spent with Master, how have I grown?

What has grown?

Physical strength? Magical power? Mental strength?

Yes, compared to six months ago, all of these have definitely grown.

Body movement? Magic control? Hunting methods? Martial arts?

These skills too.

Ive grown incomparably more than I was half a year ago.

But, theres something that must not be forgotten.

Without this, the growth of other powers wouldnt have been possible, the foundation of my growth.

The foundational power.

That is, observational skills.

Masters training always lacks explanations.

He just shows a technique and says, try imitating it.

Thats it!

Even sparring is the same.

Just imitate, imitate, imitate everything!

Naturally, my observational skills were honed.

As a result, Ive come to understand the incredible detail of Masters magic control more than before, and comparing myself to Master, I felt utterly insignificant, like an ant or even a microbe, overwhelmed by my own weakness, well, things like that happened

No, no, nows not the time for such thoughts.

Lets put that aside.

In short, over the past six months, I learned the importance of keen observation, and my observational skills have been thoroughly sharpened, and thats what Im talking about.

And thats exactly the key to overcoming this pinch.

Thats what I want to say.

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Silently, I activate Magic Perception.

Masters training always starts with this.

Since this is the task at hand, I should calmly, as usual, start by observing things.

I watch Master.

Leaping and dancing around, continuing to avoid the so-called Invisible Slash.

His magic manipulation is refined.

Magic flows only to the necessary parts of his body, used only as much as needed.

Absolutely no waste.

That represents just a fraction of the techniques Master has accumulated over his life, and I dont know how long it will take for me to reach that level.

On the other hand, looking at the bald man.

Even observing his Body Strengthening, its clear hes not as skilled in magic manipulation and control as Master is.

<Well, that probably wasnt a problem for him, right?>

Yes.

Because, thanks to what the bald man calls his special ability, the Invisible Slash, enemies cant get close to him.

So, what exactly is this Invisible Slash?

In fact, for me, having activated Magic Perception, it was neither invisible nor anything of the sort.

It extended from the fingertips of the bald mans waving hands.

It moves swiftly according to the bald mans will, leaving scars on the ground and trees it touches.

The true nature of the Invisible Slash is a thread made of magical power, sharp enough to cut through anything.

<The Invisible Slash, or rather should we call it Magic Slash Thread?>

Its a terrifying technique Without the ability to see magic, you wouldnt even be able to grasp the true nature of the attack.

Though, the fact that Master continues to dodge it on instinct might be even more terrifying.

What exactly is a special ability anyway?

<Its not a very meaningful category. Generally, abilities whose principles and methods of acquisition are not well understood are lumped together as special abilities. Actually, Emi, your Magic Perception is also considered a special ability due to the very few who can master it.>

Eh? I was already using a special ability?

<Perhaps techniques like Silverfish and Mantis might also be considered special abilities by the public But, thats not important right now. The issue is, Emi, what you will do next.>

<Even knowing the true nature of the cult leaders attack, you cant break the current situation of being captured, can you?>

Just knowing isnt enough, right.

<Eh?>

Basically, Extra-sama.

When I try to move my body, old man number two tightens his grip.

So, the idea is, without moving much, to defeat this old man number two without him noticing, while still restrained.

<What? Eh?>

The example is right in front of us, isnt it?

I concentrate again, observing the bald mans way of fighting.

The bald man, like a conductor, sways his hands to control the Magic Slash Thread, but I think thats more of a habit.

Since the control of Magic Slash Thread is done through magic manipulation, technically speaking, body movement shouldnt be that important.

Well, accompanying body movements might make it easier to visualize magic manipulation, that might be the effect.

Whether the bald man understands that, or is just doing it intuitively, Im not sure.

Anyway.

Magic Slash Thread is a magical manipulation technique that allows attacking the opponent without moving, with a high potential for surprise attacks.

<So, Emi, you are!>

The task given by Master has now become clear, Extra-sama.

That is to learn Magic Slash Thread!