Rhodes Island's Psychologist

Ch 68: Lin Yie's Swordsmanship

In his previous life, most men fancied swords at some point in their lives. Lin Yie was no exception, but swords were surpassed by guns in almost all aspects, so the fervor died down, when people grew up. That's not the case in this world. Guns and cannons are really rare in Terra. They are not as widespread here as the firearms in the other world. More importantly, Originium Arts have ensured that swords are still necessary. Therefore, swords are very practical weapons in this world, not just decorations.

Of course, looking cool is the most important factor.

And Yato's sword does look quite nice. The black metal with light blue edges looks really futuristic.

Lin Yie feels like he is on fire. Raise. Slash. Cut. Lift. Swipe.

"Fuck!"

He twisted his ankle. Lin Yie strikes a pose again and tries several basic techniques with the sword.

"I will strip the enemy!"

Lin Yie feels like an invincible general with his feet on the corpses of his enemies.

"Ha. Doesn't even last more than one strike." He smirks and turns around.

Then, he sees Nightingale looking at him in a weird way.

His smile freezes.

"Pineapple Bun." Nightingale asks, "What were you doing?"

Lin Yie facepalms, "I didn't do anything."

"What did you say? I didn't understand."

"I didn't say anything."

"Who did you want to strip?"

"You heard it wrong."

Lin Yie feels that his face is on fire, "How did you know I am here?"

"This is my room."

Lin Yie looks at the room number.

Damn.

He really wants to dig a hole for himself and jump inside. It is too embarrassing. Fortunately, Nightingale doesn't understand what he did. After a few deep breaths, Lin Yie asks, "Why are you standing here?"

Nightingale says, "Because Iffy took my room."

Iffy?

After a moment, Lin Yie realizes that Nightingale meant Ifrit.

"She's called Ifrit." He sighs, "You both came from the same place, not to mention your race is the same as hers. At least try to remember her name."

Nightingale nods, "Um."

"But why is she staying in my room?"

"Her home got blown up."

Ifrit's building was blown up by W's explosives. That's why she is staying with Nightingale right now.

"So sad."

"Yeah."

"Then, can you kick her out for me?"

What a devil.

Lin Yie sighs, "I will talk to her. There are empty rooms in this building anyway."

Nightingale looks at his sword, "Pineapple Bun."

"Um?"

"Your sword looks nice."

"Really?" Lin Yie smiles, "Yato gave it to me."

"Who's Yato?"

"Uh. Never mind."

"But you..."

"I beg you. Please forget what happened."

Nightingale says, "If you can kick Iffy out, I will forget about it."

Lin Yie looks at her curiously. Why does it feel like the silly devil became smarter?

When he enters the room, Lin Yie sees Ifrit playing with her phone on the bed, and there is music. Before he can speak, Nightingale says, "Iffy, this guy has something to tell you."

Ifrit jumps up in anger, "How dare you call me Iffy?!"

The temperature suddenly spikes. Lin Yie waves his hands around in a panic, "No. No. No. Ifrit, Nightingale was joking!"

Nightingale looks at him confusedly, "But you told me her name is Iffy."

"So it was you!" Ifrit points her palm at Lin Yie, "Are you making fun of me Lord Ifrit?"

"No. No. No. It was just a misunderstanding. A misunderstanding." Lin Yie glares at Nightingale, "Alright. Alright. Kids shouldn't play with fire."

"Who are you calling a kid?"

"If you play with fire, I will tell your mom." Lin Yie has no choice but to use his trump card.

The flame in her palm is extinguished immediately. The temperature returns to normal.

Ifrit glares at Lin Yie, "Do you only know how to make threats?"

Tsk. Telling their parents is most effective when dealing with naughty kids in the end.

Ifrit complains a bit more before calming down. She sits on the bed with her legs crossed, "Hey, I want a new room. I am not used to having a roommate."

Great. I don't even have to mention that.

Lin Yie nods, "Alright."

"Tsk, why does your attitude irritate me so much?" Ifrit looks at Lin Yie's sword, "Hey, aren't you a psychologist? Why do you have a sword?"

Lin Yie says lightly, "Having more skills is always good."

Nightingale is standing behind Lin Yie. She is afraid of Ifrit, but standing behind Lin Yie gives her the courage to speak up, "Pineapple Bun is very strong." She tells Ifrit, "He knows how to use a sword."

"Really?" Ifrit looks at Lin Yie with surprise, "Yo-you don't look like you know how to wield a sword."

Nightingale cuts in.

"He knows stri...strip...?" Nightingale tries to repeat what Lin Yie said.

Lin Yie covers her mouth hurriedly, but it is too late.

"Strip-the-enemy-sword-art."

Ifrit's face freezes.

Translator's Notes

Lin Yie said "敌羞，吾去脱他衣," after he swung the sword. It basically means the enemy is defeated, but it also has a lewd historical context, which involves stripping an enemy, and that enemy is typically a woman.

Nightingale actually gave Ifrit a nickname "伊利牛奶," which is a Chinese-brand milk product, and the name is similar to Ifrit's name in Chinese.