The Strongest Businessman

The difficulty of using a combo lies on the number of moves that you wish to execute it with. Creating a combo from two techniques is easier than creating one with three techniques. Remarkably, Dylan did it with three techniques that he just learnt in an hour or so!

"Did you teach this to him, Hallmaster?!" Sheldon suddenly asked in hysteria since reality proved to be far cruel! Dylan just absolutely defied all of their expectations.

"O-of course not! Like I said, this is a test of his comprehension ability!" Azelmek who was normally composed was momentarily dumbstruck and even stuttered as he spoke.

"Does that mean he already knew the techniques before coming to the library? That would explain why he would be able to perform a combo, right?" Sheldon thought of another possibility.

"That\'s impossible! The three techniques were all picked in a completely random order and I saw myself the fascination he had when he was reading a lot of books. He did not even know what to choose so all the books are my choice. How could he predict that? There are over tens of thousands of techniques at the Mystical technique section! How would he be able to predict that those three are the techniques I chose?" Azelmek quickly denied the possibility of Dylan knowing the technique beforehand.

Sheldon was momentarily taken a back before forcing out another question from his mouth. "Then, how was he able to do it? Did the three techniques you pick coincidentally be connected with each other?"

"That... should not be the case. We looked around and only looked for those books that are best for assessing a persons comprehension. I can assure you that they are all different. The authors and even the revisors are all different people so how could they be connected." Azelmek was certain pf what he said since he checked the 3 techniques credibility by checking the names of their authors or creators.

"But he just..." Sheldon tried to speak again but he was interrupted by an angry Azelmek.

"Stop asking me about it! If you want to know, then ask Dylan yourself. That way you can know how he did it first hand." Azelmek retorted angrily.

It was at this moment that Dylan arrived near them. When Dylan was closing in, he heard an angry shout from Azelmek which astonished him. He found it odd when he heard the words "ask Dylan yourself."

\'What just happened? What did I do? Did they discover that I\'m Null? Hmm, no, my acting and my alibis are all impeccable that would be unlikely. Maybe it is related with the assessment. Was there something odd or wrong on how I did the technique? Hmmm, that must be it.\' Dylan\'s brows creased from Azelmek\'s words so he dared to ask, "What is it that you wish to ask me about, Uncle Sheldon?"

"Waaah! Dylan, it\'s you... The thing is..." Sheldon\'s heart almost leaped out of gis body when he heard Dylan\'s question. He was still preoccupied with the thought of Dylan doing a combo from three techniques that he just learned.

He hesitated at first but his curiousity got the best of him so he breathe heavily before asking, "Dylan, how were you able to use a combo of three techniques that you just learned like that? With your intellect, I know that you know what and how is a combo done. You should know how amazing it is to execute one. Yet, you were able to do it."

\'It\'s about the techniques after all. I was right.\' Dylan maintained a faint smile and answered, "So, it\'s about that. It was all due to the calculations and the knowledge I had. Also, mainly because I was able to reach the Novice Mastery on all 3 techniques in no time."

"Calculations and knowledge?" The two clearly did not expect that sort of answer.

"Wait... Novice Mastery?!" The two was once again dumbstruck by Dylan\'s response. \'Reaching Novice Mastery on all 3 techniques? How mostrous could he be?\' They could only say this to themselves inwardly as they stood pertified.

"Indeed. After reaching Novice Mastery, I was able to familiarize myself with the current capabilities and the weaknesses of the three techniques due to the meditation I had via visual training. That\'s why.." Dylan was suddenly interrupted by Azelmek.

"What do you mean? Visual training? Did you not use that one hour earlier in order to create your Mystical Pond?" Azelmek found what Dylan said incoherent to the prior statements that he told them.

"That\'s because I used the first 10 minutes of that one hour for visual training to reflect before I proceed creating my Mystical Pond." Dylan cleared up the confusion with ease.

"*cough* So, you only used 50 minutes to create that 800 diameter Mystical Pond of yours?" Azelmek coughed as though he heard wrongly.

"I did, Master." Dylan nodded.

\'A monster...\' A single thought resounded the minds of the duo in front of Dylan.

"Where was I? Oh, right. As I was saying, it was due to the visual training I did that helped me familiarize myself with it. The next factor was because of my knowledge of the beast pack that you made me fight. They were all relatives of the Blood Hounds, the Bloodlust Coyotes. They are all innately vicious and the blood of three-horned rabbits is their favorite delicacy. So I merely used the "Breath of Appeal" because it works better at organisms with lower intelligences like the Bloodlust Coyotes. However, at the Novice Mastery, I am only able to change my scent and not my aura to the things that I have encountered. Thankfully, I encountered three-hirned rabbits already if not, the battle would have been even harder. So, I manipulated the Breath of Appeal and turned my scent into the scent of a bleeding three-horned rabbit."

" The reason I used the skill was because of limited time and range offered by the skill "King of Land". King of the Land\'s range was only 8 meters and I could only maintain it for a total of five seconds. After using the Breath of Appeal, their speed increased due to greed which I exploited by using the suppresive power of the "King of the Land" that made them heavily crash to the ground, injuring and immobilizing all of them as a result."

"The reason I immobilized them in a close range, was because of the weakness of my "Mind Cutter Blade". I can only conjure one blade and can only properly manipulate it within 10 meters and as the rang escalates, the harder it is for me to control it. With them only 5 meters away from me, I could easily control the blade I made and kill their minds." Dylan explained the reasons why he was able to do the combo so skillfully and the reason why he used the techniques at that specific order.

"..." Azelmek and Sheldon remained silent. They were at an awe by how he was able to instantly craft a plan that made use of his wits to cover up the other weaknesses of the techiques and how he used the strengths of each techniques to cover up the weakness of the other!

*Clap**clap**clap*

"Hahaha, that was absolutely brilliant, Young Master Dylan!" Allen Kindleheart clapped by Dylan\'s excellent performance and strategy.

"Sir Allen, how have you been?" Dylan greeted cordially.

"I am doing fine. Hallmaster, Coordinator, it seems like we have truly found a genius! This calls for a celebration!" Allen laughed merrily. He could not help but be happy to see a future pillar of the Hall emerge right before his eyes, \'I can see it. The future of the Hall is riding at the shoulders of this young man!\'

"Indeed, this calls for a celebration! What do you say, Hallmaster?" Sheldon recovered his wits and approved of Allen\'s proposal.

"Hmm, I guess we should do it after we successfully diverted the attention of our fellow citizens from their impending doom." Hallmaster agreed with a smile.

"Master, Uncle, Sir Allen, about this, can we not do the celebration? Can you keep this a secret for a while?" Dylan objected with this idea since it would disrupt his plan of making the city steadily accept him and his company.

"Why?" The three found it strange for Dylan to object it since it would be best for his exposure.

"Because it would only affect the image of my company if I use too much of the Hall\'s prestige. I want to climb the Sect Rankings with my skills and the effort of my employees!" Dylan was very determined as he said those words.

The celebration will only make the people believe that his business only rides at the coattails of the Hall which would be bad for his company\'s image due to the label of incompetence and unjust. Though the first part of his plan is to use the power of the Hall, he was not powerless without it. The latter stages of his plans would only showcase the compentence and ability of his brand.

"Hahaha, I like your personality kid! Now, that\'s a true man! We could still keep this a secret for now." Allen was very proud of the choice that Dylan made. It made his opinion of him even better.

"Then, we will do as you say." Azelmek smiled with clear approval of Dylan\'s actions.

"En." Sheldon nodded happily seeing that Dylan made a mature decision. \'His peers would certainly go for glory and fame as quickly as possible but he chose to earn it the hard way so that he could also gain others approval. A very remarkable young man he is.\'

"From now on, you are to practice here from 8-11 in the morning and 1-5 in the afternoon with the schedule of MWF(Monday, Wednesday and Friday). I will guide you in your cultivation of the Martial Way and the Mystical Magnatism! You are not too be late or the consequences shall be dire! Understood?" Azelmek strictly said.

"Disciple understands!" Dylan straightforwardly responded with resolve!

"Good! You may now consult me about anything." Azelmek retained his stern expression.

"Master, may I ask what was the result of the assessment?" Dylan asked respectfully.

"Oh, right, the assessment..." Azelmek nearly forgot about the assessment due to the numerous astonishments Dylan gave them. He racked his brains to come up with a proper evaluation. "What to do? He has equally high affinity to all types.... That\'s right!... With his talent... Maybe he can become like "that"!\'

"Uhmm, Master?" Dylan called out once more.

"*cough* Ahem, I have decided to let you train in all three types!" Azelmek stated after a cough.

"What?!" The three were shocked by what Azelmek suddenly said.

"Why, master? Is it not better to focus on just one instead of focusing on three? That way I can find what type of specialized Magnate I am going to be." Dylan was confused by his masters decision.

"Like I said before, your circumstances are different from each other. Yes, ideally, a person needs to focus on one are to become a specialized. But, with your talent, I believe that you can train in all three of them! You have equally high affinity to all 3! Imagine having all the characteristics pf an Illusionist, Mentalist, and Suppressor at the same time! Dylan, you will become the Ultimate Magnate!" Azelmek persuaded with aspiration and ambition! To help Dylan become the strongest Mystical Magnate ever!