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Chapter 111: Women as Sacrificial Lambs
Chapter 111: Women as Sacrificial Lambs
"Phil Clareze has now added Flashgold Town to his list of raids. As a Night Watch, Rain will inevitably clash with the pirates, and he will specifically go to Flashgold Town to deal with Rain."
Dennis fell silent. His father's plan was meticulous and cunning.
No one would suspect the Norman family of being involved in Rain's death, nor would anyone question a hereditary baron family over a deceased genius.
It seemed that as the heir to a baron, he still had much to learn! Flashgold Town Admin Hall.
In the office, the conversation between Rain and Hamilton continued.
Upon hearing the news of his promotion, Rain couldn't help but feel a little excited.
This was mainly because it aligned with his expectations—'to enhance his rank within the Empire's official system and gain more assistance and information.'
Rain didn't immediately associate this captain position with Valen's resignation.
Half a day later.
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He understood Rain's intentions, and the look in his eyes showed even more appreciation.
Rain wanted to practice Shield Techniques, display his talent, and thus gain Hamilton's attention and favor? For a moment, Lagra couldn't help but let her mind wander.
Hamilton paused for a moment, as if in thought, and then he seemed to remember something. He took out a thin booklet from his desk drawer and handed it to Rain.
Thinking of the advanced potion, Rain naturally thought of the conditions for knight promotion. Currently, he had only one skill, Shield Defense, that hadn't reached the required level, and even his Archery and Riding skills had both advanced to Level 3 yesterday.
He understood Hamilton's concern, as the other believed that he wouldn't be able to reach the level to consume the advanced potion in a short time and needed more time to improve.
But Rain knew they were joking, and he bowed his head, listening attentively.
Rain carefully examined the guide, which mainly stated that after consuming the advanced potion, one must immediately use the Knight Breath Technique to guide the vast energy within, and cautiously reshape their muscles and fascia.
"Perhaps I can level up my Night Watch rank before the promotion," Rain thought to himself.
The soft deer leather chair also had a deep indentation from the pressure, a testament to the man's muscular build and heavy weight.
As soon as Rain entered the office, he saw a burly, bearded man in an Imperial Army uniform, talking with Hamilton.
"Perhaps we can give it a try!" Rain said with a smile.
"Yes, this must be the young man you mentioned, Hamilton. He does seem to have exceptional talent."
At this moment, Hamilton tossed a heavy purse of coins to Rain and said with a smile, "Rain, this is the money I used to purchase God's Blood. I might have gotten a good deal, but don't mind it."
Lagra couldn't help but give Rain a sideways glance. Five minutes? Was he that stingy?
But Rain also knew that the military wouldn't keep the rare advanced potion for him just because he hadn't advanced yet.
Rain looked at the Shield Defense skill on the Night Watch panel. It was currently at Level 2 (124/300), the result of Lagra's eight-hour training session.
Moreover, this was also unsafe. What if a noble's heir needed to advance and the potion was reassigned? Rain would have no choice but to cry about it.
"Any usage instructions? Miss Kayla never mentioned that," Rain said, puzzled, shaking his head.
"Thank you, sir! I'll be careful." Rain expressed his gratitude for Hamilton's concern.
Indeed, which superior wouldn't appreciate a subordinate with both strength and the sense not to steal the spotlight? After leaving Hamilton's office, Rain went straight home.
With his profession panel, his job change was guaranteed.
Hamilton was taken aback, but the next second, he looked at Rain and couldn't help but laugh. "You're right, Rain."
Additionally, during this process, the extraordinary substance in the main potion would have a peculiar effect on the consumer. Many knights couldn't pass this test, leading to advancement failures, mutations, and even death. However, Rain had his own plans.
Hearing Rain's entrance, the man turned to face him.
"Wait!" Rain interjected.
"Colonel Connor, greetings!" Rain respectfully bowed.
It seemed like a big shot! Greatsword Connor?
"Rain, there's one more thing, which might be even more important to you. Your advanced elixir is on its way and should arrive in two days."
So, Lagra was also left confused.
However, Hamilton's words puzzled Rain. Even if the advanced elixir was precious, it didn't seem worth a special delivery by an Imperial Army Colonel.
Rain smiled slightly and pushed the bag of coins back to Hamilton, saying, "Sir, you can keep the money. I really like this set of knight armor. Can you give it to me?"
Therefore, as soon as the advanced elixir arrived, Rain intended to consume it immediately to advance his rank.
At this moment, Hamilton interrupted Rain's thoughts.
But Rain had already made up his mind; as soon as he got the elixir, he would take it right away!
"All the details are in this booklet. It's given to you when you exchange merit points for the advanced elixir. Here, take it."
Rain had also considered this issue. Possessing a rare advanced elixir corresponding to the Bear Breath Technique was like holding a hot potato, attracting the envy of many. He couldn't afford to delay!
"Two days? That's great!" Rain was clearly more excited about this news than his promotion to captain. Becoming a full-fledged knight! He had been waiting for this moment for too long.
Even though he was a barbarian, his recovery wasn't that fast! "Ten minutes! Or find someone else," Lagra said impatiently.
"Haha, alright!" Rain scratched his head. When you needed a favor, you had to give in. At this moment, one of the Night Watchers couldn't bear to watch anymore. He walked over, glanced at the sweaty Lagra, and then turned to Rain, saying, "Rain, are you practicing shield defense? I know I'm not a match for you alone, but why not practice with a few of us together?"
"Because you didn't purchase the guidance directly from the military," Hamilton explained.
This allowed Rain to get a good look at the man's face. He had a rugged appearance with thick sideburns, a buzz cut, and an unruly, free-spirited aura.
If only he had such a beautiful woman as a sparring partner, his skills would surely improve! Many Night Watchers thought to themselves.
"By the way, let's get to business. Connor, why don't you introduce the Bear Elixir to Rain?"
In the afternoon, Hamilton called Rain to his office, saying the elixir had arrived.
Rain was surprised that Valen had retired so soon. He planned to visit the old captain later.
An Imperial Army Colonel? He thought this was just a routine promotion after the review of his merits in the child rescue incident.
Hamilton smiled and nodded, saying, "The Night Watch needs capable young men like you to join and take on greater responsibilities!"
"You can discuss the details with Valen."
Well, it seemed like his nickname, 'Greatsword Rain,' wouldn't work in front of this man, Rain thought.
Rain put on the heavy five-piece set of knight plate armor, and with over a hundred pounds added to his weight, his agility and speed naturally decreased. Meanwhile, three of his Night Watch colleagues took turns shooting training arrows at him with bows during his practice with Lagra.
"Rain, this is my old friend, Colonel Connor Domingo of the Imperial Army, nicknamed 'Greatsword Connor,'" Hamilton introduced with a smile.
Even from the side, the man's broad silhouette resembled a fierce tiger, complemented by his thick waist, perfectly embodying the phrase 'broad-shouldered and narrow-waisted.'
"Rain, it's been ten times already. Don't you want to take a break?" Lagra couldn't understand Rain's enthusiasm for shield practice. No matter how she thought about it, she couldn't find a reasonable explanation.
During one of his earlier Night Watch missions, 'Clearing the Gleam Lake Fishmen,' Valen had led the team. It was on that mission that Rain had found a Radiant Stone in the fishmen's camp.
"Sigh! This advanced elixir has come too early! If it had arrived half a year later, no, even three months later, it would have been just right." Hamilton shook his head.
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"Looks like I'll have to keep squeezing Lagra these two days. I'll try to push my Shield Defense to Level 3 or higher before the advanced elixir arrives, so I can consume it immediately when I get it."
"Your strength and speed are far superior to Rain's."
If Rain's passion for combat techniques was due to a special interest or obsession, then why wasn't he practicing the newly acquired 'Tokkar's Hammer Technique Outline'?
"How about it, Reyn? Are you interested in joining the Army's Knight Order?" Colonel Connor, nicknamed 'Greatsword Connor', surveyed Reyn and smiled as he asked.
"Huh? Captain Valen..." Reyn was taken aback. Could it be that the captain position was being offered because of Hamilton's request for Valen to step down as a regular Night Watchman? Reyn couldn't help but sigh.
"Thank you, sir." Reyn took the note and saw the words 'Advanced Potion Consumption Guidelines' written on it.
"By the way, if Kayla didn't mention the Advanced Potion to you, then she probably didn't tell you about other things like precautions for using it, right?"
Finally, on the morning of the second day, Reyn's Shield Defense reached lv3 (0/500), and his Night Watchman occupation level also reached lv5 (0/2000) not long after, earning him an additional attribute point and skill point.
At this point, Hamilton frowned, seemingly a bit worried.
However, before Lagra could finish her sentence, Reyn interrupted her.
"This time, Colonel Connor is here to deliver the Advanced Potion to you."
It wasn't that the Night Watchman's words were reasonable, but rather, what he said sparked a new idea in Reyn.
After a brief moment of reflection, Reyn felt like he had been waiting for his promotion to Knight for a long time. But upon closer inspection, it had only been about two months since he started learning the Bear Breath Technique.
Of course, what he needed to do now was to 'squeeze' Lagra for more shield technique practice!
"Connor! You're trying to poach my talent right in front of me, that's too much! Reyn, don't pay him any mind!" Hamilton pointed at Connor, his expression filled with anger.
"By the way, as the Night Watch Captain, you'll be responsible for the night patrols in the southern part of Flashgold Town, which was originally Valen's duty. Of course, there are other matters as well."
If it were just a matter of two days, it would be difficult for him to raise his Shield Defense to lv3 or higher in such a short time, not counting the additional points.
"I think it's necessary to remind you of this."
Under these circumstances, Reyn naturally felt a surge of pressure! His experience gain efficiency also became more effective.
"It's perfect timing. My Night Watchman occupation level, which is already over halfway, will also level up soon after these few days of sparring with Lagra."
"Thank you, Colonel Hamilton!" Reyn bowed slightly in gratitude.
Lagra, with her Barbarian Physique, had been Reyn's sparring partner for half a day, and now she was panting heavily.
Her expression seemed to say that Reyn was so lucky to have such a beautiful and exotic Barbarian girl as his sparring partner.
Could it be that Anna was right last night when she said that Reyn liked this type? Lagra's mind couldn't help but compare Anna's petite and slightly shy figure with her own well-developed body. Well, they were indeed two completely different styles!
"Reyn, before you take the Advanced Potion, you must adjust your physical condition to its best state."
For a moment, Lagra's already voluptuous figure became even more alluring, immediately attracting the attention of the other Night Watchmen and officers in the Administrative Hall, who kept glancing over at them.
Reyn, of course, spared no expense in using his precious skill points on Shield Defense.
"Also, before you take it, you must be careful with the Advanced Potion. If others find out that you have a rare Advanced Potion corresponding to the Bear Breath Technique, you might run into big trouble."
On Reyn's side, seeing Lagra's obvious fatigue, he also felt a bit embarrassed. There was an old saying, "Men are beasts of burden, and women are for men's use!" But this time, Reyn had indeed used Lagra as a 'beast of burden'! "Uh, okay! Let's take a five-minute break, then?" Reyn could only consider Lagra's feelings and suggested a temporary rest.
"Yes, it's time for an introduction." Connor nodded.
"The main ingredient of your Bear Potion this time is the 'Bear Palm' of the Ironmane Bear King."
"Bears are not social animals, and the Ironmane Bear King refers to..."
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