Chapter 18: Lilina's Fighting Style

"Brrrrr!!"

The boar monster started to get wary as it saw Lilina charging towards it.

After letting out a warning cry, the monster began its run-up to charge at Lilina.

Now, how will Lilina fight against a monster?

As I watched Lilina, she continued to rush straight toward the monster.

"What, seriously? She's going head-on?"

Even though the monster was about to use a skill, rushing straight at it seemed reckless.

Even if it's a small boar, getting hit head-on could still cause serious injury.

"Hiya!"

However, Lilina leaped high into the air.

Before the monster could use its skill, she closed the distance and swung her short sword down.

"Yelp!!"

While the monster was stunned by the strike, Lilina attacked it two, three more times with all her might.

Eventually, the monster fell powerless and did not get up again.

"Lloyd-sama! I did it!"

"Ah, yeah, you did... Come to think of it, Lilina’s fighting style was pretty power-focused in the anime too."

I approached the fallen monster and examined the wounds.

Yeah, the cuts are pretty deep.

Despite her appearance, Lilina has considerable strength even in her natural state.

To think she could be this strong without the protagonist Kane’s 'Support' skill.

But the current fighting style won't work if the opponent is faster. And it’s especially weak against counters.

In the anime, they probably covered that weakness with the 'Support' skill.

With unmatched power and speed, her current style would be unbeatable.

"Lloyd-sama, how was it?"

Lilina asked, peering at my face worriedly since I was staring at the monster.

"Huh? Oh, it was amazing. Way beyond my expectations."

"Really? I’m glad to hear that!"

Lilina’s face lit up with a bright smile.

Her silver ears twitched excitedly, making me feel like she wanted something. So, I gently patted her head.

"～～♪"

Are we going to do this head-patting routine every time?

Well, it’s nice to pat the head of my favorite anime heroine, but it’s a bit embarrassing.

Unable to look directly at Lilina due to my embarrassment, I averted my gaze.

"By the way, Lilina, you said you learned to fight from your father, right?"

"Yes! My father was a brave warrior, and he taught me his fighting style!"

"I see. Facing the enemy head-on is indeed warrior-like."

Considering how strong Lilina is, a grown man could probably fight with brute force without any problems.

In fact, that would be the best way to utilize his strengths.

However, with Kane’s 'Support' skill absent, it’s not wise for the current Lilina to fight monsters head-on.

To make the most of Lilina’s beastfolk traits, it would be better to develop other strengths.

"Lilina, if you don’t mind, why don’t we change your fighting style for a while?"

"Change my fighting style? But I don’t know any other way to fight."

Lilina tilted her head cutely as I stopped patting her head to speak.

It’s true, the current Lilina doesn’t know any other fighting style.

Because the fighting style I'm about to suggest is akin to Lilina's secondary job, which is revealed in season three of the anime.

"If you've done any hunting, you already have certain skills that have been honed. Let's develop those further."

Seeing that Lilina still didn't seem to understand, I smiled at her and continued.

"How about trying a fighting style similar to that of an assassin?"

Yes, this is an early job change.

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