Danmachi: Gacha Draw

After teaching Ais some basic concepts, Link returned.

In the following days, Link would visit Ais for actual combat whenever he had time to help her practice her sword skills.

After getting along a few times, the relationship between the two quickly began to heat up.

After all, Link is an experienced young man, while Ais is still inexperienced in relationships.

Well, let's not discuss that. 

In the Loki Familia courtyard. 

Clang! 

The two swords clashed again. Link blocked Ais's attack. 

"Link, Ais, good morning! Why did Link come so early today to teach Ais sword skills?"

Tiona stretched, walked out of the room, and greeted both of them. 

"Good morning, Tiona and Tione." 

The two of them began to exchange moves constantly.

In this silent exchange of sword skills, Link became more proficient in mastering the wind sword technique.

In the words of this world, it should be wind attribute magic. 

For example, the power of wind can be wrapped around the blade to increase attack power, or compressed and wrapped around the body to increase defense, or applied to the legs to increase speed.

Link also learned a lot and independently derived many practical moves, which were no longer limited to the skills provided by the system, that is, the skills of 'Wind Sword Master Yasuo'. 

As for Ais, she learned more from Link. 

Not only the improvement of simple sword skills, but also the "breath of all things" that Link taught the swordsman and the "anticipation" of seeing, hearing, and mastering. 

Although there is no way to enter Link's state all at once, listening to the breath of all things or predicting the next attack in advance, like seeing and hearing Haki. 

But thanks to Link's continuous teaching, she has learned the most basic applications. She only needs time to establish herself and will definitely reach extraordinary heights.

Also, rely on the wind driven by the opponent's attack to predict the opponent's attack through the sound of the wind. 

Ais, who had been studying wind magic since she was a child, quickly learned this basic version of the power of knowledge and color. 

At first, Ais had the purpose of observing Link closely and understanding the secret of Link's strength, however, after being with him for a while, she got used to this way of getting along with him. 

This way of fighting and growing together has benefited both of them a lot. 

After some study. 

In order to clarify today's achievements, the two of them went to the dungeon to practice with the monsters in the dungeon and consolidated themselves while fighting. 

After confirming their strength and improvement, they both laughed.

Another fruitful day. 

"Link, thank you." 

When they returned at night, the two of them were walking side by side and Ais suddenly spoke. 

Link's footsteps stopped, and when Ais turned around in confusion, she saw Link smiling gently at her. 

"Ais, you don't need to thank me, because I've learned a lot." 

"Um…"

Facing the other party's gentle face, the little girl's eyes couldn't help but fall to the ground, an imperceptible smile appeared at the corner of her mouth, and the sunset seemed to linger on her hot little face. 

My heart was filled with strange feelings. 

If Loki saw this scene, he would definitely cry.

"Why are you two already practicing?"

Before either of them could respond, the cheerful Amazon girl continued, "ara ara, seeing you both work so hard, I can't stay behind. I'll head to the dungeon first; I won't miss out!" 

After saying that, she happily took her weapon, walked through the courtyard, and left the Twilight Pavilion, leaving only her graceful figure as she bid farewell. 

Link and Ais's efforts undoubtedly motivated other members of the Loki Familia.

Ais, the swordswoman known as a genius, and Link, the fastest in Orario, are so diligent and hardworking, so what reason do others have to slack off? 

Other clan members greeted them one after another and began to head toward the dungeon. 

Link smiled at Ais and said, "Let's continue." 

"Um." 

Ais's expression turned serious, and her sword was positioned in front of her.

Ais is now at LV.5, while Link only reached LV.4 not long ago.

If we compare their numerical abilities alone, Ais definitely surpasses Link by far. 

However, even if Ais were to use strengthening magic, she still wouldn't be able to break through Link's defense. With the blessing of excellent swordsmanship and the dominant ability of observation, Link faced every attack from Ais very calmly. 

A simple thrust neutralized Ais's continuous offensive, forcing her to take a step back and create some distance. 

"It feels like Link has become stronger than before." She couldn't help but sigh. 

In the past few days of training, not only had her swordsmanship improved substantially, but Link's swordsmanship had also become much more refined. 

"After all, Ais, you are very strong. Being able to fight against a swordsman like you and hone my sword skills has given me a whole new perspective. Thank you, Ais."

There aren't many opportunities to fight a swordsman like Ais.

This is definitely a learning experience that can't be found in the dungeon.

Xenos aside, the remaining monsters rely on instinct to fight to the death.

After these days of swordsmanship competition, Link's understanding of swordsmanship has rapidly improved.

Hearing Link's thanks, Ais was obviously stunned for a moment.

It was clearly the other person who had taught him sword skills all along, yet now he was thanking her too...

Ais looked at him with a slightly dissatisfied pout, some resentment in her eyes.

"You don't have to be so polite... I'll help Link when he needs it."

"Um?!"

Link couldn't help but be somewhat surprised by Ais's response.

Facing Link's direct gaze, Ais's golden eyes lowered slightly as she looked away, her face flushed.

Faced with the beautiful and shy Ais, Link couldn't help but feel a bit stunned.

So cute! Unconsciously, Ais actually considered herself a relatively close person. So cute!

"Ais-tan! My Ais-tan! No—!!!!"

Loki, who had been spying, suddenly emerged from the nearby grass, tears in her eyes and a look of pain and anger, as if a beloved treasure she cherished was about to be snatched away.

Perhaps it would be more fitting to provide her with background music at this moment…

'Snowflakes fall, the north wind blows, heaven and earth are one, vast…'

Damn it, you?

Ahem…

Link saw her running and shouted loudly, "Link, just die!!!"

Angry, she kicked at Link, but Link easily dodged it.

"Ais, let's go."

"Um."

Loki watched the two in front of her look at each other and then used wind magic simultaneously.

In a few leaps, they climbed over the wall and left the Twilight Mansion.

The short-legged Loki gazed up at the high wall and shed tears of reluctance.

"No!!! My Ais-tan! No!!!!"

A real 'clown.'

...

On this side, Link and Ais jumped onto the roof of the Orario building one after another, stepping on the clean bricks and tiles, crossing the gap between the buildings, and arriving at the city wall in the north of Orario.

This was another training ground for the two of them. Without saying a word, as soon as they landed, the two once again used all their strength to attack each other.

Clang!! !

The two of them began to exchange moves constantly.

In this silent exchange of sword skills, Link became more proficient in mastering the wind sword technique.

In the terms of this world, it should be called wind attribute magic.

For example, the power of wind can be wrapped around the blade to increase attack power, or compressed and enveloped around the body to enhance defense, or applied to the legs to boost speed.

Link also learned a lot and independently derived many practical moves, which were no longer limited to the skills provided by the system, specifically the skills of 'Wind Sword Master Yasuo.'

As for Ais, she learned even more from Link.

Not only did she improve her simple sword skills, but she also learned the "breath of all things" that Link taught the swordsman, as well as the "anticipation" of seeing, hearing, and mastering.

Although she couldn't immediately enter Link's state, which allowed him to listen to the breath of all things or predict the next attack in advance, much like seeing and Observation Haki, thanks to Link's ongoing teaching, she grasped the most basic applications.

She simply needed time to establish herself and would surely reach extraordinary heights. Additionally, she relied on the wind driven by the opponent's attack to anticipate their moves through the sound of the wind.

Ais, who had studied wind magic since childhood, quickly mastered this basic version of the power of knowledge and color.

Initially, Ais observed Link closely to understand the secret behind his strength; however, after spending time with him, she became accustomed to this manner of interacting.

This way of fighting and growing together has benefited both of them significantly.

After some study, they decided to clarify today's achievements, so the two of them went to the dungeon to practice against the monsters.

They consolidated their skills while fighting.

After confirming their strength and improvement, they both laughed.

It was another fruitful day.

"Link, thank you."

When they returned at night, the two were walking side by side when Ais suddenly spoke.

Link's footsteps stopped, and when Ais turned around in confusion, she saw Link smiling gently at her.

"Ais, you don't need to thank me, because I've learned a lot."

"Um…"

Facing the gentle expression of the other party, the little girl's eyes dropped to the ground.

An imperceptible smile appeared at the corner of her mouth, and the sunset seemed to linger on her warm little face.

Her heart was filled with strange feelings.

If Loki saw this scene, he would undoubtedly cry.