Reincarnation Of A Swordsman: The Omni Mage

Chapter 98: Analysis and Pointers

Kyle narrowed his eyes as he looked at Void, remembering the promise he had made before the match. He had been observing Void's moves intently, and he was ready to give him very much needed pointers.

"Alright, Void," Kyle began, crossing his arms around his chest and giving the Omni Drakkon a smirk. "Remember what you promised? This fight was supposed to be a learning experience for you."

"Ah... I know, I know," Voud muttered, barely meeting Kyle's gaze. "Just get on with it already."

Kyle chuckled, though his tone turned serious as he knelt beside Void.

Void grunted but met Kyle's gaze. He still felt great pain from his loss against Kyle, as it had greatly damaged his pride. Yet, despite his frustration, Void felt was genuinely eager to hear what Kyle had to say.

He knew he would only get better when Kyle exposed what had gone wrong in their mind.

'I'll learn from him and become even better.' Void mused with a mental evil laugh, 'Hehe. With time, the student shall become the master!'

"Let's start with your Invisibility skill," Kyle who was oblivious to what went on in Void's mind began.

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"You went invisible way too often. In a real fight, relying on that trick over and over is risky because it drains mana fast. Plus, to use it properly, you have to keep everything in check—your breathing, your intent, even the faintest sound of movement."

He paused for a moment, wanting to know if Void was paying attention or had anything to ask, and sure enough he did.

"Uhm... What do you mean by 'intent'?"

Kyle nodded his head at Void's question, that showed he was paying attention.

"Intent is… welp, it is the feeling of your presence, your desire to strike or to win," he explained, choosing his words carefully so as not to stump Void further.

"Lets say... You were excited, maybe even a little too eager to win, and it showed. Your intent was loud, and even though you thought you were invisible, I could feel where you'd be because your intent led me right to you."

Void's golden eyes widened as he tried to process Kyle's words. "So, if I want to improve, I have to… calm down?"

"Exactly," Kyle nodded in affirmation. "Calm down and control your breathing. If you're invisible but panting heavily, or radiating that killer intent, anyone with enough skill will sense you.

Especially in situations where stealth is key, you can't afford to give yourself away like that."

Void absorbed the information, his sharp eyes reflecting on what Kyle had said, but he knew that he had some good points to his fight, so he decided to bring it up,

"I see… And what about my attacks then?"

"Glad you asked!" Kyle exclaimed, transitioning to another point. "Your speed is insane. When you slashed me, you took a good chunk of my health..."

Void had a proud smile on his face as he listened to Kyle's praise.

"... But then you backed off. You could've finished me right then, but you failed to capitalize on that opportunity."

"What?" Void asked with surprise. "I was trying to..."

Void paused as he thought over his excuse. Kyle was right; he had the chance to win early into the match, but didn't. Why exactly didn't he finish him off?

Kyle recognized the look on his face. "You're powerful, but that power is wasted if you don't capitalize on your opportunities.

When you land a good hit, follow it up with more. Keep pushing your advantage."

"You're right," Void couldn't help but admit.

The dragon's pride made him ponder. He couldn't believe that he would hesitate to win. 'How could he be this naive?' Void thought with anger.

"Look, Void, I know it's easy to go easy on someone you consider a friend or a weaker opponent. But in a real fight, you don't want to give anyone a chance to make a comeback."

"And you didn't have a real reason to pull back, especially with your speed." Kyle emphasized, "With your natural speed, you can close in before I even realize it. It's your strength—use it to overwhelm your opponent before they can counter or regain their footing.

Imagine if you kept up that pressure right after you hit me; I wouldn't have had time to plan my next move. Speed and pressure can be your biggest assets, but only if you maintain control over them."

Kyle observed Void contemplating, and could tell his he had successfully landed another point.

"Let's move on to your overall approach," Kyle said, crossing his arms.

"You focused too much on trying to land one perfect strike instead of staying adaptable. Combat isn't about a single grand move; it's a flow, a balance of attacks, reactions, and counters."

Kyle explained further. "Think about it: each time you missed or I countered, you hesitated as if expecting a single move to finish things. In real combat, that kind of expectation is risky. If you expect a fight to end on one hit, you'll often end up unprepared when it doesn't."

Kyle gestured around the training room. "Here's a scenario to picture: imagine you're fighting some bad guys who're weaker than you but fast. If they manage to evade your first strike, they're likely going to regroup and prepare a counterattack.

By thinking ahead and staying flexible, while also using your speed for quick follow-ups, you stay one step ahead. Instead of swinging with the hope it'll all end in one blow, plan for the next move and the one after that. That's what makes an opponent unpredictable."

Void nodded slowly, absorbing Kyle's advice. His own tactics paled greatly with Kyle.

"Another thing," Kyle added, "is how you burn through your mana. Skills like [Invisible] and [Lightning Dash] are powerful, but they're also costly.

When you use them too often, it's like a giant sign saying, 'I'm desperate to end this fast,' and that's dangerous. By the end, you were exhausted, and it was obvious."

"Hmm, I should my skills only when necessary… not just to show off,"

"Of course. Reserve them as tools; if you're in a situation where they give you an edge, go ahead. But make sure you're not draining yourself just to keep the upper hand.

Sometimes, simple, straightforward moves work better than flashy ones. Your natural speed and power? They're already formidable without any enhancements. Know when to hold back, and when to let loose."

Kyle then addressed one final point. "The main reason I could keep up with you was because I was watching, reading you every step of the way.

Your body language, the way you tensed right before a big attack—that's what gave you away. When you go for an attack, try to relax and keep your focus steady. The less you telegraph your moves, the harder it'll be for anyone to read you."

Kyle held up his hand, illustrating a basic stance. "If you look like you're ready to strike, I'll know to dodge or block.

But if you keep your intent hidden, even at the last second, I'll have to guess. And in a fight, guessing often leads to mistakes. Try keeping your strikes unpredictable by not showing them in your stance."

Void tilted his head, letting the advice sink in. Kyle could tell he was working through each point seriously, almost visualizing himself correcting the mistakes in his mind.

Kyle smiled, patting Void on the shoulder. "I know it's a lot, Void, but trust me. These are things that'll come with practice. You're young, still growing, and with your potential? Once you polish these skills, you'll be nearly unstoppable."

Void's lips curled into a fierce grin as his pride returned. "I'll make sure you regret those words someday, Kyle. Next time, you'll be the one on the ground."

Kyle laughed, appreciating the fire in Void's eyes. "Yeah, that's the spirit. I look forward to it. But remember, the goal is to improve, not just to beat me.

There's a whole world out there filled with tougher foes, and every time we train, you're getting closer to becoming unbeatable. So keep practicing, stay patient, and before you know it, you'll be more than just my sparring partner."

Void rolled his eyes as his sharp teeth widened into an evil-like grin.

"Oh, I'll train, alright. And I'll be the best… even if it takes beating you a thousand times."