Translator: CinderTL
After only a moment, Roland frowned.
It wasn't because there were few requests to exterminate demonic beasts.
In fact, compared to the two Adventurer's Guilds in Blackwater Territory, the one in the River Domain's Royal Capitals had a considerable number of such requests, nearly half of the total.
However, the types of demonic beasts listed as targets on the request forms were unusually diverse.
This was starkly different from Blackwater Territory, where kobolds and goblins were the dominant threats.
In addition to relatively familiar creatures like lizardmen and fishmen, which Roland had read about in books, there were also less familiar ones like Water Ghouls, Mud Monsters, and serpentmen.
Some requests even mentioned supernatural beings.
"Will-o'-the-Wisps... Ghost Zombies?"
As Roland scanned the descriptions on each request, he unconsciously reached up to stroke his smooth chin.
"It seems the demonic beast infestation in the River Domain Nations is far more severe than in Blackwater Territory."
He carefully reviewed the details of the requests he had just read, but didn't rush to accept any.
It wasn't because he feared the strength of these demonic beasts.
After all, these demonic beasts were merely listed at the Adventurer's Guild and hadn't prompted the River Domain Nations' regular armies to launch a full-scale extermination. This fact alone indicated that their threat hadn't yet reached a level requiring official intervention.
With his current extraordinary physical prowess, enhanced by various traits and buffs, Roland should have no trouble eliminating these demonic beasts, provided he remained cautious.
But...
At this thought, Roland's gaze returned to the request slip bearing the words "Bear Goblin."
It was clear at a glance that the original text, "Exterminate the Goblin Camp," had been written first, while the warning about the Bear Goblin had been added later.
This meant the information about the Bear Goblin had been brought back by survivors who had gone to exterminate the goblin camp.
This, in turn, suggested that the descriptions on these seemingly ordinary extermination requests might be incomplete.
Even the Adventurer's Guild itself hadn't fully investigated these matters; otherwise, there wouldn't have been such surprises as the Bear Goblin.
Could these seemingly ordinary requests also conceal powerful demonic beasts like the Bear Goblin?
Otherwise, how could one explain the Adventurer's Guild's large number of mercenaries and adventurers, who appeared to be quite skilled, yet had a mountain of uncleared demonic beast extermination requests piled up? Some of these requests were even slightly yellowed, clearly having been neglected for a long time.
After the Bear Goblin incident, it seemed the mercenaries and adventurers here shared Roland's concerns.
"It seems I need to be more cautious about accepting demonic beast extermination requests."
"At the very least, I need to improve my strength, gather more detailed information, and assemble a reliable team of equally skilled comrades to ensure success..."
With this thought, Roland carefully reviewed the requests on the wall again before turning and leaving the Adventurer's Guild.
He returned home safely by boat, exchanged brief greetings with Galvis and Bronson, and ate a simple meal to fill his stomach before retreating to his room.
Closing the door behind him, he sat in his chair and began to ponder.
"For me right now, the fastest way to improve my strength is undoubtedly through the Job Panel, triggering more new classes to gain various additional bonuses. But besides that, there's another method that can significantly boost my power: mastering the Knight's Breathing Technique!"
Roland's gaze sharpened.
In fact, during the past two days of daily training, Roland had already grasped the basic effects of the Knight's Breathing Technique. It bore some similarities to the meditation techniques used by wizards.
Meditation techniques aim to enhance mental power, ultimately awakening the Deep Sea of Consciousness.
In contrast, the Knight's Breathing Technique focuses on strengthening all aspects of the physical body.
But what truly captured Roland's attention was the description in the Apprentice Knight class requirements:
Slay one hundred hostile creatures using the Knight's Breathing Technique.
This clearly revealed that the Knight's Breathing Technique wasn't merely a secret art for enhancing physical prowess; it was inherently designed for use in intense combat.
Moreover, as Roland practiced the Knight's Breathing Technique, he could distinctly feel the "Qi Sensation" flowing through his body, leading to a noticeable enhancement in his various abilities.
Just...
"Trying to maintain the Knight's Breathing Technique while fighting for my life... the difficulty..."
Roland shook his head helplessly.
At his current level of control over the breathing technique, he couldn't even use it freely in the midst of clashing swords and flashing blades. Even when sitting still in a chair or bed, eliminating all distractions and focusing intently, he failed four or five times out of ten.
After all, guiding that subtle "Qi Sensation" and maintaining the training state with strict rhythmic precision demanded unwavering focus.
The slightest lapse in concentration meant complete failure, and could even lead to backlash.
"I should focus on improving my success rate with the Knight's Breathing Technique in a static environment first. I'll worry about applying it in combat later."
Having made up his mind, Roland sat still in his chair and began practicing the Knight's Breathing Technique.
In the days that followed, Roland's life fell into a routine as predictable as that of a noble estate in the Blackwater Territory.
Each morning, he went to the Blacksmith's Guild to forge equipment and gain experience in Basic Forging Technique.
In the afternoons, he headed to the Knight Academy's training grounds. There, he honed his own skills while guiding the halfling Hoby in combat techniques.
As night fell, Roland would study ancient texts to gain experience in Basic Magic Theory while diligently practicing the Knight's Breathing Technique.
Every few days, he would also make time to visit the Adventurer's Guild to check the dazzling array of commissions.
As he had predicted, the number of commissions to exterminate demonic beasts not only hadn't decreased but was actually increasing daily.
This meant that the Magic Element was rapidly reviving at an astonishing rate, deepening Roland's sense of urgency to improve his strength.
Amidst this hectic routine, Roland's mastery of the Knight's Breathing Technique grew increasingly proficient.
His strength and agility had both surpassed the twenty mark, though his mental attribute remained unchanged.
However, just as with his previous training in the Mithril Body Tempering Technique, the benefits of the Knight's Breathing Technique began to gradually diminish as his attributes improved.
But this was no longer Roland's primary concern.
Through relentless practice, his success rate in cultivating the breathing technique during meditation had significantly increased.
The only regret was that he had too many tasks to juggle, leaving him with little free time. This forced him to temporarily postpone his goal of triggering other basic classes.
Roland had only Basic Cooking experience, which was slowly increasing due to his occasional need to cook.
Before he knew it, half a month had flown by.
"Hoo..."
After letting out a long breath, Roland opened his eyes and glanced at his Job Panel.
Lv.MAX Basic Crossbow Skill Lv.MAX Basic Throwing Lv.MAX Basic Shield Technique
"All three newly mastered skills have reached their maximum level, and..."
A slight smile curled Roland's lips as he read the information on the panel.
Lv.2 Nameless Knight's Breathing Technique (1/200)
"The Knight's Breathing Technique has successfully advanced to second-tier!"
Feeling the Qi Sensation flowing through his body like a gentle stream, Roland sighed in relief once more.
"My success rate in meditating to cultivate the Knight's Breathing Technique is now nearly ninety percent!"
"Perhaps I should try integrating the breathing technique into my daily training, and then..."
As he pondered this, the halfling Hoby, who had been practicing nearby, stopped swinging his weapon.
Wiping the sweat from his brow, he slowly approached Roland.
(End of the Chapter)
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