East Meet West

107- Another Job

We waited for almost an hour and finally, it was my turn.

“Number 251 and Number 321, get on the stage.”

But this time when I reached the weapon stand, I picked up a Spear instead of a sword because I already got the ‘Swordsmanship’ job and it is only a matter of time for me to increase its proficiency and for it to level up. So, it would be better for me to get as many jobs and skills as possible. And I can focus on increasing the proficiency of jobs and skills in my free time without any worry.

After I picked up a spear, I walked onto the stage.

“Hey, it's him.”

“Let us see if he is truly good or fake.”

“Yeah, today we can confirm if his loss was just a mistake or if he really is not experienced.”

“Yeah, open your eyes properly and see how my hero slaps your face with his victory.”

“Hey, did he change his weapon? Wasn’t he using a sword yesterday? Does that mean he is proficient with multiple weapons?”

“Yeah, it seems so.”

“Hehehe, I told you he is talented and he can also use spear which means that my eyes for ‘discerning strong and talented individuals’ are working properly.”

“Can you keep your mouth shut? We will see how proficient he is in weapons after the match.”

Coincidentally, my opponent was also holding a spear. I used [Observation] skill on her,

‘ding’

‘Low-level Demi-Monster stage”

Well, average talent. But don’t judge a book by its cover.

“Helllooo, my name is Racheal what’s yours?”

My opponent asked me and extended her hand.

In response, I shook her hand and told her,

“My name is Orochi.”

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“So, his name is Orochi. I must remember it.”

“Good work Racheal, you did our part of the work.”

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“Then could you also please guide me in the fight, just like how you guided Amy yesterday in the fight?”

“Sure.”

Then after exchanging few more words, the instructor shouted

“Begin”

As soon as the sound fell, Racheal and I both rushed towards each other.

I spear is a weapon is the best weapon that can be used to stab or pierce someone and also known for its extended range of attack. But it does not have many forms of attacks like a sword.

For this reason, different types of weapons like a halberd, double headed spear, javelin, harpoon, trident, etc. Have been created based on spear structure for various actions.

But still, it doesn’t change the fact why a sword is the best balanced weapon for combat and why most people prefer swords over other weapons.

But for me none of that matters, because I would rather be ‘Jack of all trades but the king of none”

Unlike other noob Lamias, Racheal made fewer mistakes and I hardly had to advise her.

Looks like I was right, not to judge a book by its cover.

She may have a low cultivation level, but she sure has good combat abilities.

We fought for at least 5 minutes and none of us gained upper hand in the fight.

I applied a few of the spear techniques that I learned in the Gurukul and Leon clan and surprisingly, Racheal was still able to counter them with her techniques.

‘Now, this truly interesting’

I thought inwardly.

The system notification finally rang,

‘ding’

‘Host has unlocked a new job- Spearman [Level 1]'

Spearman [Level 1]: [Proficiency: 0.00%]

This job is activated when the host uses a spear.

The host’s learning ability of any spear technique is increased by 5 % and the attack power of any technique used by the host is increased by 5%. (Note: Host is advised to increase [Intelligence] stat for increasing efficiency of this function.)

And all stats are increased by 1% when this job is active.

‘This job does not have any skill currently, but the host can learn and unlock new skills in the future.’

‘This job can level up after the [Proficiency] bar reaches 100%. To increase [Proficiency] bar by using a spear.’

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But this time I did not get distracted with the system notification and continued fighting.

Our battle turned into a 'battle of attrition' and Racheal was reaching her limit.

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Out fight continued for another 2-3 minutes and just when Racheal was about to go for another strike, she hit her limit and her actions got slow for a moment. I took the chance and used the ‘sprint’ skill and got behind Racheal. With the blunt end of the spear, I hit Racheal’s back and kicked her on the waist. But I controlled my strength to push her out of the ring and not hurt her.

Racheal desperately tried to stop herself from being pushed out of the ring, but I did not give her the chance to do so and she was pushed out of the ring.

“Number 251 wins.”

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“See...see...I told you he was an expert.”

“hehe, I knew he would the win match.”

“I have to get closer to him and ask him to be my boyfriend.”

“Hey, move for this lady, don’t obstruct me from meeting my partner.”

I got down from the stage and greeted few sentences to Racheal and then moved back to the gang [Armelia, Emily, Emma, and Julie].

Along the way, I was greeted by other Lamia’s. Some of them asked for me to be their training partner or given them pointers, some proposed while some were extremely direct and asked to meet them if I needed to get off. Woah.

“Wow, brother-in-law you won the match.”

“It was a good fight Orochi.”

“Yeah, you did well. But aren’t extremely popular, huh?”

Except for Emma, everyone greeted me.

“Orochi.”

I recognized this voice, it was Amy’s.

I turned around and saw that Amy was walking towards me.

“Hey, Amy.”

“It was a good match Orochi. Looks like you did not do your best yesterday in our match, huh?”

Taunted Amy and I dryly laughed at her taunt.

“hehe... it's not like that.”

After making some excuses I managed to change the topic,

“After your match, we can practice. Is that, ok?”

“Yeah, sure.”

After that, I introduce Amy to Armelia and they started chatting.

While I looked at the ‘Spearman’ job.

The description wasn’t much different from the ‘Swordsmanship’ job. Anyway, at least I got the job.

After few minutes, Julie and Amy fought their respective matches. But this time Julie lost her match and Amy won easily.

Done with everyone’s match, Amy and I decided to practice, while the gang decided to go back home. So, they bid their goodbyes.

I don’t know the reason why but Armelia is not participating and it's not like I can force her to participate.

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