Shao stumbled through the woods, his mind racing as he tried to come up with a new plan. He knew that he had acted rashly when he tried to infiltrate the castle, and that his lack of swordsmanship had been his downfall.
As he walked, he thought about the sword ranks and how he needed to improve his own abilities. He was only an E-rank swordsman, while the guards in the castle had been B-rank. He knew that he needed to train harder if he was going to stand a chance against them.
But he also knew that his strength lay in his magic. He was a 2 circle mage, and he had always been proud of his abilities. He knew that he could use his magic to create powerful spells that could defeat even the strongest opponents.
With that in mind, Shao began to focus on his magic. He started to practice new spells, experimenting with different combinations of elements and incantations. He spent hours in the woods, practicing his magic until he was exhausted.
But even as he trained, Shao couldn't help but think about the suffering of the people in the kingdom. He knew that he couldn't just sit back and do nothing while the corrupt king continued to oppress his people.
Finally, Shao made a decision. He would return to the castle, but this time he would do it differently. He would use his magic to create powerful illusions that would confuse and disorient the guards. And then, when they were vulnerable, he would strike with his sword.
With renewed determination, Shao made his way back to the castle. He used his magic to create powerful illusions, causing the guards to become disoriented and confused. And then, with a swift motion, he struck with his sword.
This time, Shao's sword struck true. The guard fell to the ground, defeated. Shao continued to fight, using his magic and swordsmanship to take down each guard one by one.
Finally, after what felt like hours, Shao stood victorious. He had defeated the guards and had made his way into the castle. But he knew that the battle was far from over - he still had to face the corrupt king and put an end to his tyranny once and for all