However, for top-tier mages, they are fully capable of performing actions such as dodging, moving, and defending while chanting. This turns them into mobile artillery rather than sitting ducks.
This technique of performing multiple actions simultaneously is called "Parallel Chanting."
The deterrence of a mobile artillery unit is immense.
To become an excellent mage, mastering the technique of Parallel Chanting is essential. Riveria is an expert in this and has been training Lefiya in this direction.
"Is it difficult?"
"It's not just difficult; it's extremely challenging."
Line sighed in response.
Learning Parallel Chanting is no small feat.
For example, Line is also a mage, but she cannot perform Parallel Chanting. However, as a healing mage, her role is usually to heal her companions from the rear, not frequently engaging in frontline battles, so she doesn't often need the skill of Parallel Chanting.
The ability to perform Parallel Chanting is a standard for judging whether a mage is excellent.
"Overall, it's like multitasking," Eiji pondered, but then shook his head, "No, it should be simpler than multitasking."
He himself actually has a related issue.
That is, when he activates his special ability, he can only perform one type of setting at a time. He has been working on improving this aspect, aiming to perform two or even three speed settings simultaneously.
This problem is similar to Parallel Chanting, but his situation is even more challenging because performing two settings at the same time truly requires the ability to multitask.
Whereas with Parallel Chanting, it's just about making the actions instinctive.
"You make it sound so easy, but it's a very difficult technique, you know?"
Lefiya puffed up her cheeks like a hamster, clearly unconvinced.
Unlike before when she wouldn't even look him in the eye, after half a day of moving together, her attitude had become more relaxed, and the group started to feel more like companions from the same familia.
"Shall we give it a try?"
Eiji raised an eyebrow.
"Try it, then!"
Lefiya perked up.
"Since we've finished eating, let's continue exploring."
Line also stood up, packing the lunch boxes and tablecloth into her backpack.
The afternoon's journey officially began.
The group passed through one rocky chamber after another, following the map's guidance towards the passage to the 14th floor.
On the way, they encountered several ferocious Unicorn Rabbits.
"Don't run! Charge straight at the enemy!"
"Wahhh! That's suicidal—!"
Just as Lefiya was about to cast a spell, she was startled by the stone axes thrown by the Unicorn Rabbits, causing her chant to break. She narrowly avoided a mana backlash, which could have been fatal.
Mana backlash is extremely dangerous; a slight mistake could lead to severe pain or even instant explosion.
Eiji immediately shouted at her.
"Don't be afraid! The more you fear, the less you'll grow!"
"Wah! You devil!"
Lefiya was on the verge of tears.
She deeply regretted listening to Riveria yesterday and teaming up with this guy to explore the dungeon.
Riveria's teaching style is also very Spartan, always cramming her with various knowledge and conducting regular tests and quizzes. If she didn't perform well, Riveria would give her a disdainful look, keeping her constantly on edge.
But at least Riveria wouldn't put her in life-threatening situations.
This devil is different!
He immediately threw her into actual combat, making her practice Parallel Chanting under monster attacks. He's a complete pragmatist, shouting at her not to run and all.
How could she not run?
She's not a stamina-based adventurer. If hit by a high-speed spinning stone axe, even as a Level 3, she could die!
Under the pursuit of the Unicorn Rabbits, Lefiya darted around with astonishing agility.
Wow, you're the real rabbit here!
"Um... isn't this a bit too much?"
Even Line felt that Eiji's training was too Spartan, harsher than Riveria's.
"Don't worry, this is fine."
Eiji shook his head.
Line suddenly noticed that his eyes were fixed on the fleeing Lefiya, and in his left hand, he seemed to be holding a gleaming... blade?
What's the use of that? Line didn't understand.
"Riveria is the strongest mage in Orario. With her teaching, Lefiya must have a wealth of theoretical knowledge."
Eiji's eyes didn't leave the fleeing Lefiya for a second as he continued to explain: "Therefore, the only reason she hasn't mastered Parallel Chanting yet is the lack of practical combat experience, especially the experience of being chased by monsters."
Mages are indeed a profession that tends to fight with words, but any combat profession requires actual combat to test and grow. Only through sufficient combat can one achieve corresponding growth.
Of course, if you're a cheater with god-like talent, then forget what I just said.
"The monsters are out of axes, what are you afraid of? Just charge and fight!"
Seeing that Lefiya still hadn't counterattacked, Eiji shouted again, instinctively killing two Hellhounds that were approaching from behind.
"Fine! Here goes nothing!"
Lefiya turned around, her eyes filled with the frustration of being chased for several minutes, and raised her staff high—
Then, with one strike each, she knocked out all three Unicorn Rabbits.
Eiji: "..."
The tricky part about Unicorn Rabbits is their adept use of natural weaponry, but individually, they are extremely weak, only around Level 1. Against a Level 3 Lefiya, they're no match.
"Are you trying to practice staff techniques or Parallel Chanting?"
Eiji walked over, finished off the Unicorn Rabbits with one strike each, and then looked at Lefiya with a puzzled expression.
Lefiya: (.﹏.*)
"Forget it, let's go again!"
Eiji shook his head, lured three more Unicorn Rabbits from a distance, and pushed Lefiya out.
Lefiya: "!!!"
She felt like swearing, what should she do?
"If you can't counterattack, then just focus on dodging! You can't become fat in one bite; don't think about counterattacking or defending for now. The first step is to learn to escape, then try to counterattack while escaping!"
"The most crucial thing is, never turn your back on the monsters! Don't be dominated by fear. Is your courage and dream only this much?"
Once again surrounded by monsters, Lefiya felt the difficulty.
But—
"I need to show Miss Ais my impressive side!"
With this thought, Lefiya held her breath and, guided by the voice behind her, began to face the monsters head-on.
"The key is, don't be afraid!"
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