39 Secrets of Ki (1/2)
”Ki? The secrets of Ki? Is this the energy that we, the warriors use?” asked Leo.
”Yes indeed. Ki is the power that let's defeat our enemies, slash through mountains and decimate armies. It's the power that you've been using until now. Now that milords reached this phase, I will show you the way of harnessing that power from the world and make it your own.”
The regrets of my past life, I didn't think that I would be able to correct them so soon, Shesmu thought. He then smiled before rectifying himself, I shouldn't be hasty, this is but the beta. In the official release, I will definitely not repeat my past mistakes and focus fully on developing the best foundation.
”Milords, your grace holder of the golden, let us enter the main hall before continuing the explanation. I'm sure that staying in the cold here is not pleasant for you.”
”Sure, let us do so.”
Shesmu gave his confirmation and Aldrien led the way in the vicinity of the tower. Once they reached the main hall, they entered a room similar to the one they first appeared in. The same wooden floor, the same shade, and the same size.
”First of all, let's start with Ki. What is Ki? And how do we use it? Well, to answer the first question we need to ask another question: What is energy?” Aldrien then paused for a second to make sure everyone is attentive to what he was about to say. ”Energy is what drives life, movement and causes all to happen in our world. However, it exists in excess, and most of the energy in this realm is unused, left dormant in the space around us.”
”We, creatures of the light, children of Aida, and even the monsters and beasts of darkness, offspring of Mafder both use this energy. In wars, in fights, in smithing, tailoring and many other tasks. However, this pure energy, this ether that exists around us cannot be used in its raw state. If one tries to do so, most likely unnamable disasters will happen. That's why we process it, adapt it and turn it much less berserk before consuming it. That process for us warriors gives birth to what we call ki.”
”I'm but your lowly servant and my knowledge is limited. But if you have any question, I will be sure to share what little I have with milords.”
Shesmu already knew all of what Aldrien was said or could say in terms of knowledge about Ki, so he didn't really care. As for Leo and DepressedRyan, they understood from prior game knowledge that all of what Aldrien said was but flavor text, so they didn't really care. They were more interested in knowledge that would affect their gameplay.
Seeing that the trio being silent, Aldrien continued his explanation.
”Milords, we talked about how the result of processing of ether is Ki for warriors. That processing is what we call cultivation. It's gathering the ether and absorbing it through pores-no, points spread all over our bodies and pushing that Ki into our energy center.”
”For now, I won't bore milords with all the details, I'm sure that you'll know of them when the time is right. I'll just be introducing you to a basic cultivation technique that will help you get started in the road of dominance. The technique is called the Sprouting Flower.”
Leo and DepressedRyan finally started paying attention when Aldrien talked about a new technique. Contrary to them, Shesmu was still bored out of his mind. Sprouting Flower? It's a sin to even think about recommending that technique to anybody. You're literally crippling new blood's talent. Well, whatever, I can always just abolish it right after, there should be no lasting effects as long as I don't reach the second major level.
”I will now guide milords through the steps of the technique. First, milords, please close your eyes.”
With his command, the trio sat down on the floor cross-legged and closed their eyes.
”Now, from your shoulders, heart, between your eyebrows and at the top of your belly exists the meridians. I want you to focus on those places and feel the space around you.”