Xander was hailed as The Swordmaster on earth. When it came to blades, he held no equal. It didn't mater what category or how experienced his opponent was. He was just better, and none could deny it.

Yet all it took was a bullet to end his life.

All that hard work, all that talent. All of it gone because of an idiot with a gun.

So Xander was naturally indignant against the reality of it. What was the point, then? What was the purpose of achieving such mastery if his life could be snuffed out so easily? His final thoughts were filled with resentment and regret.

And so he closed his eyes.

Only to reopen them again. But not in a hospital. But in an entirely new world, filled with magic and mages. Xander thought that in a place like this, his dream of making swordplay relevant would be possible. But he was dismayed to learn that not only had the body he transmigrated to been incredibly weak and untalented, but the act of swordfighting was heavily looked down upon. Made obsolete by mages who chanted powerful spells and unleashed them from a distance

Yet on the verge of losing hope, he discovered something. This world, it's understanding of swordfighting wasn't just rudimentary. It was PATHETIC!

Elite knights only knew how to swing harder and faster! There was no technique! No order!

Offended, Xander made to use a blade. Even if the path was dead, he would not allow something so sacred to him be insulted so thoroughly.

However, in the throes of his swordplay, he made a discovery, one that would shake the very foundations of the world as everyone knew it.

Swordfighting wasn't obsolete. No, it was simply unexplored! 

And Xander, with his adequate knowledge on how to wield a blade realized...

"The usage of swords with proper technique, is a form of magic in itself."

And so begins the story of a man who decided to turn the entire world of magic on its head, with a Blade.

"A more in-depth explanation, huh?" She blinked, then slowly adjusted her posture when she realized that Xander was actually taking her abilities seriously with his question.


"It's a bit rude to ask a girl what she can do, but if you insist..." She leaned against the wall, her whip-like tail flicking back and forth idly.


"Most mortals assume that a dream is just a mashup of random experiences throughout the day. Random garbage or mental noise. That's all wrong." She shook her head. "In fact, it's a looot deeper than that." She tapped her forehead.


"Picture this. There are 4 distinct layers. Physical reality, which is everything you see. Then there's the conscious surface. These are where your thoughts typically are. Then there are two important ones. The Dream Plane, which is the subconscious, and the Soul, or Soul Core." At this point, Xander set down Abscinde as he listed with rapt attention while Mira continued.


Chapter 160 - Discussing "Compensation"