I'm 6 years old now.
There isn't much change in my lifestyle.
I practice sword techniques in the morning. If I'm free in the afternoon, I'll investigate my surroundings or practice magic techniques on the hill where the huge tree is at.
Blasting wind to increase the speed of the sword, creating a shockwave to let my body sharply reverse in direction, forming quicksand to hinder the enemy's footsteps........
Some people might think that sword techniques will not improve if they keep thinking of using dirty tricks.
But I do not think of it that way.
There are two ways to become good at fighting games.
The first is to consider ways in which the weak can beat the strong.
The second is to raise my abilities and train.
Right now I'm thinking of the former.
My goal is to beat Paul.
Paul is very strong. Even though he's not mature enough as a father, he's first class as a swordsman.
If I prioritize the 2nd method and wholeheartedly train my body, it's indeed possible to win sooner or later.
I'm 6. After 10 years, I will be 16 and Paul will be 35.
And after another 5 years, I will be 21 and Paul will be 40.
There is no meaning if I win "sooner or later" in this fashion.
If I beat an opponent past his prime, he would just give an excuse like [Haah, if I was still in active duty...]
There is only meaning if I beat the opponent at his peak condition.
Paul is 25 years old right now.
Even though he has left active duty, his body is in peak condition. I hope to win at least once in the next 5 years.
It will be in sword techniques if possible. Otherwise, I'll mix it up with magic spells and fight in close combat.
While I think about it, I train against Paul's image in my mind again today.