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Seven South Section 6: Yi Sang's Story

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1. Seven South Section 6: Yi Sang's Story

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Seven Section 6

Your combat technique must be that of the Zwei.

…Oh, yeah, that's right! I've always struggled to best you in combat, so… I tried turtling up a bit this time.

While the idea on its own is commendable… would you remind me of the name of the weapon you're holding?

Oh, this is a rapier…

That is a sword whose blade is critically thin, while the Zwei's weapons are thick and large.

It's those characteristics that allow their members to defend and counter with ease; to imitate it with a slender weapon will doubtlessly prove to be difficult.

Oh…

For instance, I myself am adopting the Cinq's techniques.

Huh? Really? …Ahh, now that you mention it, I actually can kinda see the similarities.

The basics are all you need to borrow. To copy a known method faithfully is to leave yourself open for its known countermeasures.

The child continued as he slid his sword back into its sheath.

Seven Section 6

Constant observation is key.

An existing art cannot be made yours until it has been adapted beyond mere imitation or mirror image. I suggest you study the fundamentals by observing once more.

T-Thank you very much!

Finished with his advice, the child stepped outside.

Said child, Yi Sang, was consistently respected by visitors and colleagues alike - and I'm sure you can see why.

He may appear cold and uncaring, but he never shied away from giving valuable advice where it was needed.

Seven Section 6

…The caffè is good.

Of course, he didn't think much of it.