Chapter 113: Will There Be Heavy Metal Overload?
Chapter 113: Will There Be Heavy Metal Overload?
With the second and third mouthfuls, the warmth intensified, spreading throughout his body, reaching his organs and bones as the blood circulated, carrying a peculiar energy.
Soon, the entire bear paw was devoured by Rain.
Before long, the pleasant warmth he felt all over his body suddenly transformed into a rapid and intense sensation, as if his muscles and fascia were pricked with pain.
Following Hamilton's previous instructions, Rain had to immediately begin cultivating the Bear Breath Technique.
Starting from the first form, Rain could clearly sense that this peculiar energy was being guided by his own Bear Breath Technique, causing his muscles and fascia to grow rapidly under the orderly lead of the breathing technique.
If the previous cultivation of the breathing technique was like a seed slowly sprouting from the earth, gradually growing into a small, tender green seedling, then this was like a seedling rapidly maturing into a small tree, with its own branches and green leaves.
Additionally, Rain had a peculiar feeling, as if he could extract a certain substance from his Hand-and-a-Half Sword.
This should be the source of a formal knight's supernatural power.
There was one more thing that made Rain extremely happy—the system prompt of an additional occupation panel.
Rain suddenly thought of a question that would terrify modern people.
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As if it was a thought, Rain immediately gained control.
This made him raise his arm and carefully observe his skin.
The changes were indeed significant!
At this moment, after consuming the advanced elixir, Rain's muscles and fascia grew, resembling a seedling rapidly maturing into a small tree, with its own branches and green leaves.
After careful observation, Rain discovered that the metal adhesion and reinforcement only affected the outermost layer of his skin, the stratum corneum of the epidermis, without involving the dermis at all.
"Sizzle..."
After a long while, the violent and insane thoughts gradually subsided, and Rain's personal willpower seemed to have been tempered. The entire metamorphosis process seemed to be drawing to a close.
[Ding! Host has entered the supernatural realm, total occupation panels +1. Current occupation panel limit is 4.]
Upon hearing this, the room fell silent for a moment.
Rain couldn't help but feel delighted.
Perhaps it was because neither Connor nor Hamilton spoke, but a man named Gordon continued, "So, I'm quite certain that even if the advanced elixir isn't with you, it should be with that lucky person, right?"
On the former Night Watch panel, the words 'Night Watch' had disappeared, replaced by the four large characters 'Knight (Supernatural)'.
Out of curiosity, Rain lightly tapped his left arm's skin with the Hand-and-a-Half Sword he was holding in his right hand. There wasn't a single scratch!
Below the four large characters, there was a line of small text: Physical Limit Break (3%)+.
[Ding! Promotion to Knight (Supernatural) successful! Constitution +3, Strength +3, Agility +2, Spirit +1!]
Rain could sense that this was probably the effect of his supernatural trait—Iron Skin.
Rain hadn't paid much attention to it before, but he quickly caught the words 'Bear Potion' and immediately stopped his actions, listening intently.
[Note: The defensive enhancement of the supernatural trait Iron Skin is positively correlated with spirit power and limit break. The higher the spirit power and limit break, the stronger the absorption ability and the greater the enhancement.] [Note: To advance to the next level, a limit break of 30% or more and 12 or more spirit points are required.] [Note: Supernatural traits cannot be directly enhanced using skill points.] After advancing to the formal knight level, Rain seemed to feel the cheer and excitement of every cell in his body.
Iron Skin lv1 Effect: The body automatically absorbs free metal elements, slightly enhancing skin defense.
This defense was equivalent to wearing a plate armor suit, but it was uncertain if it could defend against the strange black flames of the Black Flame Mage.
Upon careful consideration, it seemed that due to his supernatural trait Iron Skin, certain metal elements from his Hand-and-a-Half Sword were absorbed and attached to his body, affecting the weapon itself.
"Young Master Gordon, the advanced elixir has been consumed. Therefore, I don't think it's necessary for you to meet the person now." This was Colonel Connor's voice.
To be honest, this was still a bit surprising to Rain, as his lv5 Bear Breath Technique wasn't particularly high. From this perspective, the second supernatural trait's birth and the advanced potion made from the Ironmane Bear King's 'Bear Palm' must have played a special role!
[Note: The strength enhancement of the supernatural trait Gigantic Strength is positively correlated with the limit break. The higher the limit break, the greater the strength enhancement.] [Note: To advance to the next level, a limit break of 30% or more is required.] [Supernatural Trait: Iron Skin lv1 (Passive)]
However, he already possessed the core skill 'Power Surge' and the secret technique 'Roar Strike' from the Blacksmith occupation panel, making him quite strong in terms of attack power. Therefore, in Rain's opinion, 'Danger Sense lv2' and 'Dark Vision' were quite suitable for his current state.
"Colonel Connor, Sheriff Hamilton, I merely wish to ask both of you to introduce the lucky person who obtained the advanced potion made from the Ironmane Bear King's 'Bear Palm'. I believe such a small request shouldn't be refused by the two of you, right?"
"This gave Rain a double dose of joy! Upon further reflection, Rain realized that not advancing from Knight Squire to Knight (Extraordinary) might not be a bad thing after all.
Half an hour passed, and Rain felt his muscles and fascia still undergoing continuous 'development' and 'regeneration'.
However, Rain also noticed that the original metallic luster of his hand-and-a-half sword had dimmed significantly.
It seemed that through this process, he could accelerate the fusion of certain or multiple free metal elements with his skin and keratin layer, thereby providing formidable defense.
Name: Rain Kalan
Rain casually moved his body a few times and then gripped the hand-and-a-half sword issued by the Night Watch. With the further enhancement of his muscles and fascia, he brandished the sword as if it were as light as a feather. Sharp whooshing sounds filled the air, but the sword's movements were too fast to see, leaving only streaks of light.
This immediately put Rain at ease.
The significant increase in his physical attributes allowed Rain to make more precise movements when wielding weapons, naturally enhancing his combat power.
"Additionally, I can assure you both that the lucky one will receive satisfactory compensation."
As Rain felt his strength continuously rising, a surge of violent and insane thoughts emerged from deep within, urging him to destroy everything in sight.
"Sirs, one of Marquis Fritz's heirs is practicing the Bear Breath Technique, so we need this advanced potion for his advancement."
Rain felt his heart undergo some peculiar changes. With each beat, it pumped out strands of unusual energy that circulated through his entire body via the bloodstream.
Gigantic Strength lv1 Effect: Strength slightly increased.
Huh! Four attributes increased, and two Supernatural Abilities were triggered! Rain couldn't help but clench his fists, unable to conceal his excitement. The difference between one and two abilities was akin to the gap between an ordinary person and a genius.
This meant that if he could trigger a profession that controlled mysterious energy particles, he wouldn't have to worry about the number of profession panels.
Judging by the unfamiliar voice, there was now an additional visitor or visitors inside.
Profession: Knight (Extraordinary) lv1 (0/100) / Blacksmith lv3 (0/500) / Dog Trainer lv2 (287/300) Constitution: 16 Strength: 15 Agility: 14 Spirit: 12 Remaining Attribute Points: 1 Remaining Skill Points: 2 [Obtained Knight Supernatural Ability: Gigantic Strength lv1 (Active)]
The entire panel was flashing with green light, distinctly different from the previous white profession panel.
"It's good to have enhanced strength, but if it leads to heavy metal poisoning and an early death, it's not worth it!"
[Obtained Knight Supernatural Ability: Iron Skin lv1 (Passive)]
Just as Rain was about to test the effect of the Supernatural Ability 'Gigantic Strength', he heard voices coming from Hamilton's office next door.
"Will I get heavy metal poisoning?"
"Huh! Is my body absorbing metal elements?"
Additionally, Rain checked the Knight (Extraordinary) panel and found that the core skills of the Knight Squire, 'Danger Sense lv2' and 'Dark Vision', were still present and had been inherited.
"Moreover, sirs, you're only responsible for the recommendation, and in return, you'll gain the friendship of Marquis Fritz. Won't you seriously consider it?"
Based on reasonable speculation, the core skills of a Knight Squire were likely skills that enhanced attack or defense.
He added a bit more pressure, leaving a faint white mark.
Indeed, a faint, almost imperceptible, silvery mist, like fine sand, rapidly spread from Rain's right hand, which held the hand-and-a-half sword, to his arm and then his entire body.
Below the panel title, above the skill icon, two rows of text appeared: [Supernatural Ability: Gigantic Strength lv1 (Active)]
For an ordinary Knight Acolyte, this was a very dangerous juncture. Success meant advancing into the Extraordinary, while failure meant a decline in strength or even a setback! However, for Rain, this process was bound to be successful, so he took the opportunity to carefully experience the overwhelming negative emotions.
"Colonel Connor, you only arrived in Flashgold Town this afternoon, and you can't deny that. I'm well aware of it. Also, from what I know, Knight Acolytes usually prepare for at least several days, or even longer, before taking advanced potions, right?"
Hearing this, Rain realized that unwelcome guests had arrived.
Fortunately, he had made a wise decision to take the advanced potion directly in Hamilton's lounge.
If he had chosen to take the potion home, he might have been intercepted the moment he stepped out of the town admin hall!
However, since he had successfully advanced to the Extraordinary, Rain calmly opened the door of the lounge and walked out.
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