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Currently, Arthur is only an apprentice knight and has not yet entered the ranks of formal knights, at the Iron rank.
But in fact, Leon had sparred with Arthur many times, and he was very clear about Arthur's strength—although he had not yet advanced to the Iron rank, he already had the strength of the Iron rank.
but.
The difference between the Iron rank and the Silver rank is not just about physical strength, and it cannot be bridged by skill alone...
Thinking of this, after a brief moment of surprise, Leon thought of the kingly aura that his young master possessed, an aura that his former master Richard lacked.
then.
He began to wonder what surprises the young master would bring him in today's battle, and he replied to Arthur:
"Young master, please enlighten me."
Chapter 3 "The Blessing of Humility"
Having said that, Leon activated the "Frosty Raven Breathing Technique," and his seemingly frail body instantly unleashed a power so strong it seemed invincible.
He easily lifted the handle of the one-handed axe, then swung it through the air, sending a gust of wind towards Arthur's position.
Faced with the oncoming strong wind, Arthur's handsome face curved into an excited smile.
He also chose to draw his sword and defend himself with the blade.
Subsequently.
He gripped the hilt of his sword, pointing the tip at Leon opposite him:
"Butler Leon, please don't hold back and show me the power of a Silver-rank knight!"
As he finished speaking, rings of crimson light began to appear around his body.
"Young master, so you have already mastered waveguide."
The crimson light emanating from Arthur surprised Leon slightly.
"Aura" is an external energy manifestation formed when a knight activates it through the knight's breathing technique in battle, causing their life force to resonate with their body.
The defining characteristic of the "waveguide" is the ethereal yet real light emanating from Arthur's body.
It does not exist independently outside the body, but rather through the knight's own body.
It can transform life force into energy fluctuations with powerful destructive and functional properties.
The "waveguide" can be controlled according to the rider's will.
From enhancing weapon attacks to creating protective barriers around the body.
From long-range energy projection to temporary boosts to physical abilities.
The applications of "waveguides" are extremely wide and powerful, depending on the rider himself.
Generally speaking.
The key characteristic for a trainee knight to advance to the Iron rank is the initial activation of the waveguide.
"I was blind, and I am truly ashamed!"
After confirming the aura emanating from Arthur, the butler Leon's body trembled slightly.
"I didn't even realize that the young master had advanced to the Black Iron rank."
This was not a tremor of fear, but a tremor of excitement.
He was genuinely pleased that his young master had officially joined the ranks of knights.
soon.
To fulfill Arthur's desire for battle, the butler Leon readjusted his emotions.
next moment.
A waveguide-like blue light also appeared around him.
However, compared to Arthur, Leon's waveguide is much stronger.
Frost had formed within a two-meter radius around him.
This is the Frost Waveguide that Leon comprehended from the "Frost Raven Breathing Technique," possessing the extraordinary characteristic of "freezing."
In contrast, the crimson light on Arthur's body is a flame waveguide he comprehended from the "Flame Lion Breathing Technique," possessing the extraordinary characteristic of "burning."
Next.
"Please enlighten me!"
With Arthur and Leon shouting almost in unison, their battle officially began.
first round.
Leon swung his one-handed axe swiftly, frost waves wrapping around the axe to amplify his attack.
Arthur was not overwhelmed by Leon's powerful aura; he chose to confront him head-on.
After the Knight Armored Sword was enveloped in Flame Wave, it amplified each of his swings.
"boom!"
"boom!"
"boom!"
Soon, their weapons clashed violently in a series of rapid bursts, producing loud, resonant sounds.
Their battle captivated the recruits who had not yet left.
They all stopped and watched with fascination the duel between the two strongest fighters in Blackrock Territory.
In the next few rounds.
Leon continued to increase his offensive output, his axe swings were fierce.
Each strike carries a frost wave, making it incredibly powerful.
Faced with the butler Leon's rapid offensive, Arthur used almost 120% of his power in every swing of his sword.
He gritted his teeth, his face slightly flushed, but his expression remained resolute.
He did not back down at all, because he wanted to know where the limits of his strength lay.
Finally, after fifteen rounds of fighting.
When he saw the blush on Arthur's handsome face gradually fade, and Leon simultaneously sensed the aura emanating from his young master receding like the tide, he immediately stopped his attack.
"Young Master, have you mastered the 'Fire Lion Breathing Technique' combat skill - Blood Boiling?"
"Yes, Butler Leon!"
Arthur's redness faded, and his face began to look slightly pale.
"Actually, I haven't advanced to the Black Iron rank yet. I've just finally had an epiphany and learned the combat skill, Bloodline Boiling."
"Clap clap clap!"
At this time.
The new recruits who had been watching applauded when the battle ended.
They cheered for his spectacular battle with the captain of the guard, and applauded his fearless heroism in the face of a powerful opponent.
In Arthur's mind.
Just then, the indifferent voice of the Knight Lord System rang out:
[The host's exemplary training and fearless demeanor against powerful enemies have instilled in the militia the chivalrous virtues of "humility," "courage," and "justice" in them, earning +15 virtue points.]
[Militia overall loyalty +1, current overall loyalty: 25.]
[Having engaged in a real battle with the all-out Frostraven Knight Leon, I broke through my strength limits, gaining +2 Apprentice Knight experience points.]
Arthur opened his attribute panel and began to examine the changed information:
[Rank (Updated): Apprentice Knight (54/100)]
Virtue Points (Updated): 65.
[Status (Updated): Blessing of Humility (Lv.1; Remaining Time: 2 days 14 hours) / Blessing of No Virtue.]
[Combat Skill - Bloodline Boiling: Unleashes potential, briefly elevating the user to the Black Iron rank and initially unlocking Aura Power (Proficiency: Beginner).]
That's right!
He spent 100 virtue points for the first time to redeem the "Blessing of Humility".
It was through the effect of "Blessing of Humility" that he finally learned a combat skill recorded in the excellent-grade "Flame Lion Breathing Technique" - Blood Boiling.
While using the combat skill "Blood Boiling".
That's how he was able to activate the Flame Aura ahead of time, giving Leon the illusion that he had advanced to the Black Iron rank.
Although this was just a combat technique that caused the waveguide to be activated prematurely.
However, his early understanding of the essence of waveguide greatly helped him advance to the Black Iron rank.
just now.
He had a feeling that as long as he continued to accumulate vitality through training and battles, it was only a matter of time before he advanced to the Black Iron rank.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but sigh:
As expected of a high-grade knight's breathing technique, the recorded combat skills are so helpful in breaking through realms.
All of this is inseparable from the "blessing of humility" he received in return:
Increases the efficiency of Knight's Breathing Technique by 100% and the training speed of Combat Skills by 50%.
In terms of mastering the Knight's Breathing Technique, he could clearly feel a 100% difference in his attribute panel.
Past days.
His knight breathing technique training only yields 1 point of apprentice knight experience.
But today, he gained 2 trainee knight experience points.
However, in terms of combat skills training, although the difference between having and not having the blessing seems to be only 50%, the actual effect exceeded his expectations.
Since learning the "Flame Lion Breathing Technique" and joining the ranks of apprentice knights.
He then began practicing the combat technique "Bloodline Boiling," and a year has passed since then.
A month ago.
His understanding of the combat skill "Blood Boiling" was stuck at an insurmountable bottleneck, making no progress whatsoever.
until today.
After obtaining the "Blessing of Humility," he seemed to have a sudden enlightenment and broke through his original bottleneck in just half a day, successfully mastering the combat skill "Blood Boiling."
Therefore, Arthur concluded that:
The 50% increase in combat skill training speed from "Blessing of Humility" should actually enhance his comprehension and control over life force.
Going back to reality.
After finishing his sparring match with the butler Leon, he walked alone to the edge of the training ground.
This is a high cliff.
He had a habit of sitting on the edge of the cliff after training, watching the sun set in the distance.
The afterglow of dusk fell upon his handsome face, blending into his smooth blond hair.
He looked at the remaining 65 virtue points on his attribute panel and sighed:
A blessing of 100 virtue points only lasts for 3 days, it's really too short to use up!
Now, he longs to earn more virtue points.
So, my thoughts returned to the development of my territory.
Arthur's first step was to form a militia to strengthen the military power of his territory.
He began to think:
So, where should the second step of Black Rock Territory's development begin?