Evening.
"I'm exhausted…" Kojou muttered as he stretched his body. He had returned to the Konosuba World once again, aiming to earn some money and level up.
"But seriously, leveling up boosted my strength by 10%..." Kojou mumbled. His power had increased significantly from just a single level-up. "Not to mention, I now have enough points to buy D-rank abilities—though they're ridiculously expensive for me right now."
Kojou had to complete the "Giant Toads" quest five times to level up and gather the points needed for the skills he wanted.
"Now, let's buy the ability I've been after," Kojou murmured, opening the Guild's shop interface. There were many items available, but currently, he wanted combat techniques. He was a complete amateur in hand-to-hand fighting, always relying on his Beast Vassal and haphazardly unleashing his overwhelming magical power to crush opponents.
[Name: Mastering Mixed Martial Arts]
[Rank: D]
[Effect: You will be taken to a time-space separated room and trained by a master until you reach advanced proficiency.]
[Price: 35 GP]
"Even though this drains all my points, it's not a loss. Especially since I'll return at the exact moment I entered the time chamber." This way, Kojou could train without worrying about Nagisa or others noticing his absence.
With that in mind, Kojou didn't hesitate. He purchased the ability—something crucial for him now, given his amateurish combat skills.
While martial arts wouldn't be decisive against enemies like vampires, having them was better than nothing. He didn't want to rely on Beast Vassal for every minor threat, especially since its destructive power had grown with his level. His physical strength, endurance, and magic had also improved, but Kojou felt his body's quality had enhanced beyond mere stat increases.
[Ding! Successfully purchased "Mastering Mixed Martial Arts." Please enter the gateway to acquire this ability.]
A portal materialized before Kojou. Without hesitation, he stepped through—now accustomed to gate travel after multiple trips to the Konosuba World.
The scenery shifted instantly. The Guild's grand hall vanished, replaced by a standard training arena, the kind often seen in sword-and-sorcery anime—though far larger than usual.
"Welcome to my training ground, young man." A deep voice echoed as a middle-aged man in martial arts attire appeared. "I'll be instructing you in advanced mixed martial arts. Unlike others, you won't just learn techniques. You'll spar against me repeatedly until you can apply them seamlessly in real combat. This will ingrain the movements and give you practical experience."
"Don't worry—my strength matches yours here. Both our magical powers are sealed, as this is pure martial training." The man stared intently at Kojou. "Let's start with the basics. You have a decent foundation but need refinement."
"I'm in your care." Kojou bowed lightly, without hesitation.
"Before we begin, change into these clothes. They're self-repairing and better suited for training." The man handed Kojou a black martial arts uniform identical to his own.
"Got it." Kojou nodded, swiftly stripping to his underwear and storing his clothes in his Storage Ring. He donned the new outfit.
"Since you're ready, I'll teach you the basic stances first. You clearly lack experience." The man, an expert, could tell Kojou's knowledge came only from movies and anime—his posture was riddled with openings, defeatable in one move.
"…" Kojou nodded solemnly, focusing entirely on the man, determined to learn every detail.
Though no expert, Kojou recognized that mixed martial arts blended styles like Karate, Taekwondo, and Jujutsu—techniques he'd seen in anime and films.
He didn't complain. This was exactly why he chose MMA: versatility. It offered more combat options than a single discipline, even if mastery would take longer. But time wasn't an issue in this chamber—he'd exit at the same moment he'd entered.
Another Title : From Brute Force to Technique
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