Translator: CinderTL
"Not bad..."
After carefully reading the description of the new benefits, Roland nodded slightly.
"At least I won't have to worry about maintaining my equipment while fighting in humid environments anymore..."
His gaze drifted further down.
[New recruit basic class detected. Job resonance triggered.]
[Job Resonance]
[Fisherman + Recruit]
[Additional Benefit: Anchored Stance]
[Anchored Stance: When fighting on unstable terrain such as ships, wetlands, or reefs, your footwork will automatically adapt to the currents and turbulence. Evasive maneuvers will be as swift and precise as hauling in a net, while defensive stances will be as immovable as an anchor sinking into the seabed.]
"This is great!"
Roland's eyes lit up as he finished reading the description. He immediately recalled his earlier battle with the fishmen on the deck.
Although the fight had ultimately been a one-sided victory, with Roland overwhelming the fishmen with his superior strength, he knew that fighting on a rolling deck was entirely different from fighting on solid ground.
The surging waves had forced him to divert his attention to maintaining his balance, subtly weakening his combat effectiveness.
Otherwise, his stamina wouldn't have been so depleted after dealing with the fishmen.
"If I'd had this trait back then, defeating those fishmen would have been much easier... and it'll surely come in handy when I meet the requirements for the pirate class in the future."
Roland already had a preliminary plan for the "plunder five large ships" requirement for the pirate class.
As long as he plundered large ships, it didn't matter whose they were.
Besides merchant vessels, the waters near the River Domain Nations were also infested with pirates.
Roland wouldn't feel the slightest guilt about plundering these notorious villains.
"But according to the fishermen at the port, these guys are elusive and their whereabouts are hard to track. That's why they've been getting away with their crimes out in the open sea for so long..."
"Tomorrow, I'll ask Avril or Nielsen. Those well-informed merchants might have more detailed intelligence on these pirates..."
Roland had also considered the "Wolf King."
First, the strange phenomena occurring in the Mistland were suspicious.
Second, anyone who could brazenly sail through the territorial waters of the River Domain Nations without fear was likely no ordinary foe.
After careful consideration, Roland decided to start by targeting the pirates in the nearby seas.
With his mind made up, he refocused his attention on the Job Panel before him.
[Adept class detected. Job Resonance triggered.]
[Job Resonance]
[Fisherman + Adept]
[Obtained additional bonus: Observing the Sea]
[Observing the Sea: When activated, you can perceive subtle changes in the wind, waves, and marine life—such as cloud patterns, sudden stops by seabirds, or fish diving—to predict weather conditions for the next period. It's like deciphering a nautical log etched by the waves, turning mist and raging storms into a compass to guide your course. The effectiveness of this ability depends on your mental attribute.]
"Holy moly!"
Reading this description, Roland sat bolt upright in bed.
"This means I can use this ability to predict weather changes while sailing and even pinpoint my location precisely on the vast ocean?"
Roland's recent experiences as a fisherman had given him a profound appreciation for the value of this enhancement.
He had already tasted the dangers of the sea firsthand.
While attacks from demonic beasts could be managed, the truly lethal threat lay in the irresistible power of nature itself.
Raging winds, torrential downpours, tsunamis...
Even the most seasoned captains were helpless against such natural disasters, and a single mistake could send them plunging to the ocean floor.
The ability he had gained was precisely the survival insurance countless seafarers had dreamed of!
"I never imagined that the seemingly ordinary profession of fisherman, when combined with another class, could produce such a powerful enhancement..."
After murmuring this in amazement, Roland continued to examine the details.
[Hunter class detected. Job resonance possible.]
[Job Resonance]
[Fisherman + Hunter]
[Additional Enhancement: Deep Sea Exploration]
[Deep Sea Exploration: While sailing at sea, you will automatically detect hidden clues that ordinary people would miss. The detection range depends on your mental attribute.]
"Hidden clues... does that mean treasure hunting?"
Roland frowned.
"With my current mental attribute, I wonder how large an area I can cover..."
Even back in the Blackwater Territory, he had heard countless legends about deep-sea treasures.
But those stories mostly existed in adventure novels; real-life cases of finding sunken ship treasures were exceedingly rare.
"While it won't directly boost my combat strength, it might prove useful in a critical moment..."
With this thought in mind, Roland continued browsing.
[Stablehand job detected. Job resonance can be triggered.]
[Job Resonance]
[Fisherman + Stablehand]
[Obtained additional benefit: Shallow Water Dash]
[Shallow Water Dash: When riding a mount, you can easily traverse shallow waters and streams without being slowed by aquatic terrain. Additionally, your mount's stamina consumption while fording water is significantly reduced.]
"This is great!"
Roland's eyes lit up.
"Combined with the Riding Synchronization trait of Knight's Squire, this could create a synergy that's greater than the sum of its parts!"
After reviewing all the additional benefits again, he nodded in satisfaction.
Closing the Job Panel, Roland rested his hands behind his head and lay back on the soft bed, lost in thought.
"While the attribute bonuses from basic classes don't offer much of a boost to my current strength, the additional benefits from job resonance always bring unexpected surprises..."
"It seems that even with the Knight's Breathing Technique, there's no need to rush into advanced classes. Deepening my understanding of basic classes might actually lead to more stable growth. But..."
Thinking of advanced classes naturally brought to mind the only one he'd unlocked the requirements for: the Enchanter.
"When I left Far Ocean Port, Colin mentioned he'd arrange an introduction letter from the Blacksmith's Guild as soon as possible. I wonder how that's coming along..."
Roland shook his head lightly.
Without guild certification, even if he could get into a blacksmith shop, he'd only be able to work as an apprentice. Not every blacksmith was like Hawk, willing to let a newcomer touch the forge.
As long as it helped him improve his Basic Forging Technique proficiency, he'd gladly sweat his guts out in a blacksmith shop, even without pay. But the reality was that most blacksmiths were either eccentric and prone to tormenting their apprentices, or stingy with their true skills, fearing their apprentices would surpass them.
Even if he got lucky and found a blacksmith willing to mentor him, the shop's order volume might be limited.
He couldn't just use forging tools and materials as he pleased; they all cost money.
As for setting up his own forging workshop?
Opening a forging workshop without guild certification was a serious crime punishable by the tribunal.
The River Domain Nations had always been harsh on such violations, confiscating all assets at the lightest offense and exiling offenders to forced labor at the most severe.
Though he was currently favored by the Merchant Faction, Roland didn't want to needlessly court trouble.
"Never mind," he thought. "I'll ask Nielsen about it tomorrow. For now, the most urgent matter is to obtain a Knight's Breathing Technique as soon as possible."
Recalling the power he had witnessed firsthand when Transcendent Knights displayed their abilities, Roland's heart began to race uncontrollably.
The overwhelming destructive force, the suffocating pressure—just the memory of it sent his blood boiling.
"But..."
Nielsen's words from earlier suddenly resurfaced in his mind, causing his brow to furrow unconsciously.
"Colin also mentioned that there are differences in quality among Knight's Breathing Techniques. But what exactly is the criteria for judging them?"
"Is it the speed of cultivation? The strength enhancement they provide? Or some special effect?"
With this unanswered question lingering in his mind, Roland slowly closed his eyes.
The gentle lapping of waves outside his window gradually transformed into a lullaby, and soon his breathing became even and deep.
(End of the Chapter)
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