Seven South Section 6: Yi Sang's Story

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.

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.

…The caffè is good.

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