Disgust and contempt appeared on some of their faces. I ignored them and nodded at Fredric.
I followed his instructions, committed to perfecting the move.
Then -
[ System Alert: Deligent training detected.
Your persistent effort to hone your craft has enabled you to break through a foundational threshold.
Congratulations! You have unlocked the function, Growth Through Mastery!
You can now increase your skills and mastery through consistent training and repetition!
Welcome to the path of diligence. ]
[ You have obtained a +1% Increase in Weapon Mastery - Sword ]
Huh! Not only could I get stronger from completing the quest, but I could also achieve a similar result from diligently training. This..
I executed the move once more, and this time, the blade moved more naturally in my hands as though it were second nature.
Again. And again.
It felt as though this move had been deeply ingrained into every fibre of my being.
