The instructor told Cid that he had already learned what he could.
At the very least, Cid could now handle the beginner polearm with some skill.
The Iron-Point Spear was still out of the question. Cid knew his physical condition didn't support fighting with that thing.
But practicing with it during regular training was still necessary.
Cid looked at the Iron-Point Spear and sighed. In the end, his arm strength was just too weak.
There was no helping it—a student whose usual arm exercise was limited to writing… reaching this level was already pretty good.
Only when he could use the Iron-Point Spear as easily as the beginner polearm would Cid consider taking on field collection commissions.
So now Cid had stopped attending the spear training classes in Mondstadt.
The instructors there had taught him everything they could.
Solidifying the basics first—more advanced spear techniques… Cid actually didn't care much about them.
He'd incorporate the basic spear techniques into actual combat later.
In truth, Cid really wanted to figure out his own style.
After mastering the basics, developing his own style might be the one most suited to him.
The predecessors who created more moves and techniques didn't they figure them out themselves too?
Though it sounded extremely arrogant, Cid still wanted to give it a try.
What if I'm a genius?
Even though there's no future in it, he still wanted to try.
Worst case, if he found out he wasn't good at it, he could just honestly go back to learning through proper channels.
Right?
Techniques aren't dead—being able to use them flexibly is what matters.
Cid picked up the Iron-Point Spear and slowly, swaying a little, began practicing his moves.
With the basics solidified, the rest of the development would depend on his own exploration.
He'd figure out his own moves in actual combat later.
He always wanted to have something of his own inside himself.
From then on, Cid's daily routine became different from before.
Breakfast, take commissions and do tasks, lunch, take commissions and do tasks, dinner, practice spear, take a bath, sleep.
After running around all day and working up a stinking sweat, Cid still persisted for half an hour before going to bathe.
He forgot the reason, but generally you shouldn't shower immediately after sweating—it's apparently bad for the body.
Anyway, Cid's life seemed incredibly fulfilling.
Although he did miss the leisurely life of lying in bed hugging his phone every day before traversing…
But it seemed the life he had now was healthier for him, right?
Time passed quickly. By now, Cid could already sprint at full speed while carrying the Iron-Point Spear and a backpack full of stuff.
"Ad Astra Abyssosque—welcome to the Adventurers' Guild."
"Submitting the commission."
"Thank you for completing the commission. Here is your reward."
It should be about enough.
But "about enough" often means "far from enough."
Cid still found the Iron-Point Spear a bit strenuous to use.
Although he felt he was ready for outdoor collection commissions, he still thought it wasn't enough.
What if he ran into Hilichurls on the way?
What if he encountered an Abyss Mage?
What if he ran into a Ruin Guard?
What if he met his lifelong enemy—the Hilichurl King?
Cid could never forget the terror of being dominated by the Electro Hilichurl King and the Cryo Hilichurl King back when he was grinding domains.
Helping a friend farm the Cryo set, he logged into their account and saw—
Oh ho~ Hu Tao at level 90!
Then he looked again.
Where's Zhongli? Why is the team only 60-level Xingqiu, 70-level Bennett, and 50-level Noelle?
Cid didn't understand, but he was deeply shocked.
Hu Tao is so strong, it should be fine, right?
And then the Cryo Hilichurl King one-shot the entire party.
Instant kills all around.
Later, after getting Zhongli on his own account (after losing the 50/50 to the old man), he pulled Zhongli.
Come on! Hilichurl King! Today I'll let you feel who's the real daddy in Teyvat!
Something seems off—why does my Zhongli at level 80 only have 40,000 HP?
Whatever! Let's do this!
(๑•̀ㅂ•́)و✧
Lord Zhongli! How did your shield get shattered by the Electro Hilichurl King and an Electro Abyss Mage!
(´Д`）!!!
Lord Zhongli's shield still has four seconds left! No problem, my Lord Zhongli has 40,000 HP—you think you can one-shot me? Good thing I brought the best wife, Kokomi. Once the shield comes up, she'll heal me to full.
(๑•̀ㅂ•́)و✧
One-shotted!!!
(༎ຶ⌑༎ຶ)
Don't panic! Time stops during the fried egg animation! Kokomi can place her jellyfish and Zhongli can cast his shield and still attack!
(๑•̀ㅂ•́)و✧
Great, the jellyfish is out!
₍₍٩( ᐛ )۶₎₎♪
Next, switch to Zhongli to—wait! Kokomi, how did you get knocked away!!!
(￣口￣)!!
Kokomi!!!
.゜゜(´Ｏ`) ゜゜.
What am I supposed to do now that you're gone! The next fried egg won't be ready until the end of time!!!
Anyway, in the game, his lifelong enemy was Little Daji, but in Genshin Impact, his lifelong enemy is the Hilichurl King.
Dog planner, let me show you! Can you please nerf the Hilichurl King's crowd control and damage a bit!
(╬￣皿￣)凸
Cid looked toward the city gate.
Better keep practicing.
Cid returned to the inn.