The sun cast some light through the clouds, present but not abundant.
Firstly, Braavos's weather is often overcast and foggy, and secondly, Braavos is a rocky archipelago with very few trees.
"Clang!"
"Clang!"
Under the swaying dappled light, Viserys Targaryen raised his blunt sword and parried with Roland Lake.
"Your Majesty, be careful."
"Come."
After a period of training, Viserys already possessed the aura of a warrior.
The tall and handsome silver-haired, purple-eyed swordsman was like a bright, sharp spear.
Viserys observed Ser Roland's disciplined attacks, understanding that the path of insight lay in observation through the five senses.
Drills are bloodless wars; wars are bloody drills.
Only with this mindset could future casualties on the battlefield be avoided.
Syrio, Moro, Rhaenys, and Daenerys were all watching the fight.
Syrio observed the 'Dance of Steel,' which was distinctly different from the 'Water Dance' popular in Braavos.
In formal Westerosi knightly combat, it was essentially a weighted confrontation.
Viserys first put on thick breeches and a padded jacket, then donned a newly acquired set of plate armor.
Ser Roland, on the other hand, wore boiled leather armor covered with chainmail.
Because Braavos's temperature was lower, it wouldn't be too hot.
Both men wore iron helmets and wielded two blunt swords.
Ser Roland swung his blunt sword; his experience was richer than Viserys's, as he had lived a life of constant danger during his wanderings in the Free Cities.
"Clang! Clang!"
Neither man carried a shield; they simply parried with their blunt swords, relying purely on blocking techniques, dodging, and weaving, as the clang of metal echoed through the courtyard.
Viserys had a speed advantage, landing more hits.
However, Ser Roland's attacks had a more brutal impact.
But Viserys quickly found his weak point: knightly combat was extremely taxing, and wearing heavy armor was cumbersome.
Heavily armored knights prioritized defense, sacrificing speed to some extent.
Especially now that they had no horses to leverage, it was entirely a foot-based, human-powered effort.
So Viserys adopted a defensive counter-attack strategy, dodging and shifting.
After circling for a while, Roland's attacking rhythm slowly faltered; his attack speed began to slow, and he showed signs of fatigue.
Viserys seized this opportunity; Roland's sword moves became lower and slower, and his rhythm increasingly sluggish.
Viserys charged forward, his blunt sword whirling, easily dodging Roland's attacks and counter-attacking.
Finally, in a flurry of movements, their two swords became entangled, and Viserys's shoulder slammed hard into Roland's body.
"Viserys!"
"Viserys!" Rhaenys and Daenerys cheered him on.
Syrio and Moro smiled; Viserys was already very proficient in combat techniques.
Mastering one skill opens the door to many; with an advantage in attributes, Viserys progressed faster than ordinary people in both the Water Dance and the Dance of Steel.
"A beautiful victory, Your Majesty." Roland plopped down on the ground, then waved his hand.
Servants came forward to remove their armor, and Roland had a cheerful face.
Although he lost, it was a good thing for Ser Roland.
After all, Viserys's performance was extraordinary; only a gifted talent could achieve the impossible dream of restoring the kingdom.
Otherwise, relying on a half-baked, idiotic knight, a pampered lord, this royalist cause truly had no hope.
"Next time we can use blunt axes and maces," Roland said.
Blunt axes, maces, and morning stars focused more on strength training; for knights, it was often about being proficient in one skill and capable in many.
Longswords, spears, and longbows were core training, but other weapons also needed to be usable.
"Alright." Viserys nodded.
"Your speed and strength are incredible, Your Majesty. Although Water Dancers focus on speed and balance, a warrior of your age and build shouldn't, by rights, possess such strength. At the same time, the gods have also granted you excellent stamina," Ser Roland said.
Generally speaking, a warrior is a combination of strength, speed, and endurance.
However, knights didn't advance by simply adding points; in reality, only a few top knights could balance these attributes.
Like the Usurper, the Kingslayer, Brienne, Barristan.
A "tank" like the Mountain, a brute of a man, was a bit weaker in speed but exceptional in strength and resilience.
Viserys's physique appeared lean and tall, usually favoring speed, and he certainly couldn't match a muscular build in terms of stamina.
But Viserys had also added points, having consumed sea snails and dragon bones, so his strength hadn't lagged either.
"This is truly a blessing from the gods," Viserys said.
"Panel, show me your limits." In fact, it was no divine blessing; having a cheat was too overpowered, and Viserys had been constantly enhancing his own attributes.
"Fighting with sword and shield is very arduous; victory often belongs to those who can endure the longest. Master Syrio and Master Moro are good mentors; I see that you have already grasped the true essence of combat. Fight cautiously, conserving stamina while luring and exhausting your opponent."
Syrio waved his hand, "We can only be considered mentors; more important are Viserys's own talent and effort."
"The road is long, and I still have much to learn," Viserys said. A true master must also have the heart of an apprentice, let alone someone who isn't yet a master.
"It's good that you have that mindset. For the next training, you'll still learn the path of insight from me," Syrio said. "But you should rest first."
Viserys nodded, then dismissed his panel.
After some time with the panel, Viserys's attributes had improved significantly.
[Viserys Targaryen]
[Age: 14]
[Occupation: Fate Defier (Initiate), Water Dancer (Master), Singer (Master), Gourmet (Legendary)]
[Reputation: Landless King of Growing Renown]
[Charm: High]
[Companions: None]
[Attributes: Strength 2.2, Toughness 2.2, Agility 2.3, Spirit 1.7.]
[Special Talents: Glutton, God of Cuisine, Insight]
Viserys looked at his panel; these were entirely acquired professions, boosted by external means.
The original "Dragon Dreamer" and "Unburnt" of the Dragon King family were missing, but it was possible they would only activate after acquiring dragon eggs.
The professions of Gourmet and Singer were added, these two lifestyle professions placed at the end.
But they seemed to have been indoctrinated, making them the most advanced among the four professions.
Viserys was more concerned with his various attributes; agility was the highest, spirit the lowest, but it was already very well-rounded.
An attribute of 2 points in Strength or above could be considered a second-rate warrior, but few warriors could be a true all-rounder like Viserys, with no collapsing attributes.
In combat, it was often the most balanced individuals who were the most exceptional.
At the same level, Viserys had a significant advantage.
Viserys happily looked at the panel; as long as his attributes continued to soar, the path ahead would be even wider.
As the sun rose and set, the arduous training tasks concluded.
Viserys also found that he had received two new gifts.
The first was ingredients sent by "Nightingale," said to be very precious.
Viserys opened the water tank and saw a pair of huge, dark brown crabs, each weighing about six or seven kilograms.
Viserys thought of king crabs; perhaps these sea king crabs were the king crabs of this dimension.
"A few sea king crabs, a small token of respect, to repay the beauty of your song." Nightingale's handwriting was elegant and moving, just like her appearance, and the back of the letter paper bore the yellow nightingale emblem and wax seal.
Nightingale was very good at handling people; this was also a form of appeasement and goodwill.
"We're in for a treat," Syrio said happily, dropping his serious expression. "Sea king crabs are very valuable, only found north of the cold Shivering Sea. They are very difficult to catch; sailors have to endure cold, storms, and even risk their lives, so they are one of the most expensive seafoods."
"But how can there be such fresh stock this season? Nightingale truly has her ways," Moro said.
Such expensive ingredients often had seasonal requirements; during the off-season, only the highest echelons could afford to enjoy them.
This was similar to crab fishing in the Bering Sea, one of the most dangerous jobs.
Viserys examined the sea king crabs; these might also provide a strength buff, like the sea snails.
This was also Viserys's premonition; after all, the world contained the interplay of elements and magic, and large crabs from the deep sea were likely to possess some strength.
"There's also an invitation, from the Black Pearl."
"The Black Pearl." Viserys took the invitation; a large black pearl was embedded on its back.
This single black pearl alone showcased the wealth of the premier cour
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