(They can when I've turned them into a Rank 8 spell. Behold a short range weaponization of basic techniques )

Pulling his hand into a fist Mortimer brought his hand down on the creature with all his might seeking to break bones, severe arteries and crush organs. Bringing his fist back up he hit it again, and again. Even if the creature was resistant to elemental attacks and could absorb them, physical, non-magical attacks, made by an angry youth with high strength were only hindered by its scales and previous elemental absorptions. Still, that didn't stop Mortimer from Finishing it to a bloody pulp. Beating the creature until its blood shot into his eyes,, freezing shocking abd blocking them. Painful but that only made him hit it harder... and harder... until at last he was exhausted from the activity. It took a lot to tire Mortimer and his current state alluded to just how much force he had put into every punch. Speaking breathlessly he asked Umi. "So... are we finished here?"

(That would require knowledge of their elemental magic, the reason anyone can do them is because they dont really do anything, anymore than training would mean they become ACTUAL spells)

"I guess, but you have to come with me to make the weapon, and harvest the scales..."

(Done)

Rewards

Umi: 3 SP, 3 MP and 380,000 Drachma
Alberio: 3 SP, 3 MP and 410,000 Drachma