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*ZAP*

*Yep, that's the giant man from a week or so ago, and from the scenery it's obvious he's in Violet City. He's absolutely roaring with laughter from the back of his larger-than-usual Tauros.

And electricity is crackling from his fingertips. Also, does his hair look more spiky and yellow than normal?* Ha! If this world thought to lay me low from disease once again, it was sorely mistaken!

But if fever and illness are what must be endured as a price for these ... capabilities-- *SPARKS. Into the air!* --then so be it!

How fitting for the heir of mighty Zeus himself, would you not agree? Come, friends! Show me the bounty of your newfound power!

[Action; Violet City]

*CAREFUL or you might get run over by a man charging through the streets on the back of a Tauros with thunder crackling from his hands. And yet, he seems to be, in his own way, methodically testing his new capabilities in terms of the materials he's zapping - rarely with enough force to do any harm, though.

He rears his Tauros to a halt, patting its flank affectionately.*

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Ha! Of course! Why should I not aspire to the heights of the gods themselves?!

... is that an actual question, or are you just stating your intent?

A statement phrased in rhetoric.

Aha, I kind of figured... You don't really seem the type who would want anyone to question you doing a thing like that.

Question all you like, but your doubts will not change my course.

Honestly I would be extremely alarmed if someone my size actually stood a chance at altering your course... It would be like Krillin trying to get in the way of Broly...

I must say, I do not understand your strange references, boy. And don't be so defeatist!

A-Ah... S-Sorry... They're a bit of a force of habit... But, ah... I just kind of meant in the physical sense, so... Even if I can pack a decent kick, a guy of your size would probably laugh it off.

Well yes, of course. But strength is not force of arms alone! Use your wits and resources.

...

You mean like sweep the leg?

Attacking an opponent's mobility is strategically sound...

Right? Disable a limb or two and someone becomes all but useless. ♥

*Shouldn't say that so cheerfully...*

And yet a skillful spearman remains a threat even if he cannot stand!

... in that case, wouldn't they basically become a stationary trap?

If he does nothing more than kneeling with outstretched spear, than yes.

... I don't think I know enough about lancers to figure out a different use for that kind of spearman.

That's a terrible excuse. Educate yourself, boy!

--eh?! A-Aren't lancers like a totally specialized area though?! I'm better at understanding things involving sword play--

And what shall you do when there is no sword at hand but a trusty spear? Even the greatest swordsman must be wary of overspecializing!

Er, well... that is why the word "improvise" was made!

And who will triumph? A master swordsman desperately improvising with a spear? Or a lesser swordsman who has practiced with other armaments?

Mmmm... The one with more natural talent in weapons in general? Just because the less talented swordsman has practice doesn't mean he's good with it...

It's true that strength at arms is its own virtue. But consider all else as equal - even the most innate of talents will atrophy without constant practice.

. . .

That... That makes me a little worried about how good I would actually be with a sword if I had been able to practice constantly from when I went through my hellish mastery course as a kid...

You don't practice, boy? Then how can you ever expect to be a skillful warrior?!

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