Chapter 10 Weapon Selection
While Gordon was recuperating, the instructor had been thinking about one thing.
It’s time for the little guy to change his weapons.
The sword is not suitable for Gordon. The instructor has known this for a long time. Why did he insist that Gordon use the sword as a training weapon?
Just because before a novice hunter has completed training and matured, the split-hand sword is the most convenient weapon to save his life! —That lightweight buckler is so useful.
In fact, there are more than ten types of hunter weapons with a mature system.
Let’s not talk about light and heavy crossbows and hunting bows for now. On the one hand, it is because he cannot use them at all and cannot teach them. On the other hand, Gordon has long said that he is not interested in long-range weapons. Close combat is a man’s romance.
And melee weapons.
One-hand sword, two-handed sword, Tai Dao is more agile, requiring hunters to launch attacks on monsters quickly and accurately.
Lances and blunderbusses are steady and defensive, and often require the cooperation of teammates.
The big sword and the giant hammer are powerful and heavy, and one strike will determine the outcome.
Hunting flute, let’s forget about that kid who is tone deaf and has no musical talent at all.
As for the insect stick and chopping ax that have only been developed in the past two years, as well as the shield ax that is still in the testing process and the technology is not yet fully mature, they are obviously not suitable for novices.
What is Gordon’s biggest advantage? Without a doubt, power.
The instructor never doubted this.
Whose children use millstones to exercise when they are teenagers? He has met Gordon anyway, and the innate power placed in him is not a rhetorical device, but a fact.
Picked up a huge tusk weighing a hundred kilograms and smashed the giant wild boar king to death. Is this what an ordinary boy can do?
Coupled with Gordon's burly physique, which is over 180 centimeters and is still developing, in theory, the most suitable weapon for him should be one of the four weapons: a big sword, a giant hammer, a spear, and a blunderbuss.
Because, they are all heavy weapons that require "strength" to exert their power.
Which one to choose in the end depends on Gordon’s own thoughts.
When the instructor found Gordon, the latter was doing restorative training.
The instructor has always been very satisfied with Gordon's efforts. A lazy guy with no talent has no future. Only hard work can make a person reach the top.
“Gordon, first of all, congratulations again. You have successfully passed the assessment mission and are now a real hunter.”
Hearing this, Gordon was excited and ready to speak, but the instructor waved his hand to stop him.
“You should have noticed it yourself. The one-hand sword is not suitable for you. It cannot perfectly take advantage of your physique and strength.”
Hearing this, Gordon nodded blankly.
He cherished his hunter's knife very much. Even the fragments that broke when he fought against the Big Boar King were carefully collected and kept as souvenirs.
But during the battle, he did feel the awkward feeling of not being able to use his strength.
“Based on my experience, the four heavy weapons, spear, blunderbuss, sword, and giant hammer, are the most suitable for you and can better take advantage of your strength.
Of course, this is just my personal judgment.
The choice of appropriate weapons will directly affect your entire hunter career, and the final decision can only be made by yourself. "
The instructor's face was serious, which made Gordon become serious.
"Instructor Ernest, I have also considered this issue, but I have never come into contact with weapons other than the sword, so I can't judge?"
Hearing this, the instructor crossed his chest and nodded, "Follow me, let's go to the training ground."
The so-called training ground is just an open space with a few thick wooden stakes, located in the back hill not far from the village.
As the only trainee hunter in Kokot Village, oh, a former trainee hunter, having such a place for training is luxury enough.
These are training tools made of thick iron. They are not even sharpened. They have no merit except that they are durable and durable.
On the way here, after listening to the instructor’s detailed introduction and analysis, Gordon targeted four weapons.
Tachi, double sword, big sword, giant hammer.
He had ruled out long spears and blunderbuss that should have been more suitable. The steady and steady fighting style of a tortoise was not in line with his style.
He prefers to take the initiative and attack.
Gordon first picked up the two knives, waved them wildly a few times, almost cutting his own head, and then put them down.
This is not just a matter of proficiency. Using a pair of swords requires very high coordination and flexibility. The "flurry" that is the core of its moves can cut dozens or even dozens of swords in a short period of time.
This was an almost impossible task for Gordon, who had his hands behind his back and could not even touch his vest.
Exclude!
He picked up the sword again.
This slender weapon as tall as a man is not heavy, but it has a special sense of power when wielded. He is very interested in it because it is swift and sharp yet agile.
At least, it feels much more comfortable than the flat-hand sword, so it is an alternative for the time being.
The third sample I tried was a giant hammer.
To be honest, he doesn’t like the shape of the giant hammer very much and always thinks it’s a bit silly, but he has a special fondness for this weapon.
The source of this goodwill is simple—the weapon that instructor Ernest is good at using is a giant hammer.
Swing, smash, then grab the handle of the hammer with both feet as the axis, spin it a few times like a whirlwind, and finally put it back on the weapon rack.
How to put it this way, it feels very powerful, but it is not very easy to use. The feel is worse than that of Tai Dao. If he had to choose between the two, he would choose the former.
The last thing I tried was the big sword.
The first time he picked up the sword, he subconsciously raised it with both hands.
This heavy and solid feeling reminded him of that huge fang.
This weapon is slightly shorter than the tachi, but many times wider and thicker, and much heavier. For others, this extra weight may become a burden.
But for him, this weight made him feel at ease.
With no teacher, he took a half-step forward with his left foot, placed the sword on his right shoulder, pressed his body weight back, and made a "carrying" motion.
While he maintained this posture, an indescribable force condensed and accumulated in his body until he could no longer vomit or feel unhappy.
“Drink!”
Stepping out with his right foot, the heavy sword on his shoulder was driven by the power and slashed down with an aura that cut everything, and chopped the wooden weapon rack in front of him to pieces.
"Uh, I'm sorry, instructor, I will be responsible for repairing it!" Gordon didn't know why he chopped the weapon rack, but the instructor's expression didn't seem angry at all.
There is a hint of joy and excitement on your face?
"It's okay." The instructor smiled and waved his hand, "Do you want to try Tai Sword again?"
“No need, just a big sword!” Gordon grinned. He liked the heavy feel and the momentum of cutting everything.
I always feel that after holding a big sword, it will be very awkward for him to hold other weapons.
“What, instructor, can you lend me this big sword temporarily?”
Gordon shamelessly requested: "You also know that my hunter's knife is damaged and I have no other weapons for the time being."
“No!” The instructor immediately became serious.
“As a hunter, there are several principles that cannot be broken.
One of them is that the hunter’s weapons and armor must be made from the materials obtained by the hunter himself. The act of giving away and lending weapons and materials is strictly prohibited! "
(End of this chapter)