Chapter 130 - Emily and Bianca

Higher physique was not the only advantage Vlad possessed. Even a golem could be brought down by a human wielding less than half its strength if proper technique was used. This fundamental principle was precisely what set Vlad apart from his peers. Although he had poor aptitude for storing, utilising, and channelling mana, he had honed his sword skills for ten years without a single day's break. In terms of fighting experience and physical prowess, none of the second years could compare to him. This was also the reason he managed not only to keep up with his peers—all prodigies from various corners of the continent—but to actually prove himself a worthy challenge for them.