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Chapter 114: Unconventional Move
Chapter 114: Unconventional Move
Connor and Hamilton exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of helplessness in each other's eyes.
Just then, a knock sounded at the office door. Without waiting for permission, a person outside pushed the door open and walked in.
This sudden intrusion displeased the young master named Gordon, who exclaimed, "Sheriff, it seems you are far too lenient with the basic etiquette of your subordinates."
"If this happened in Macado City, you would become a laughingstock among the nobility!"
However, to his surprise, neither Connor nor Hamilton paid him any attention. Instead, they stared at the newcomer with peculiar expressions, prompting Gordon to turn and look curiously at the visitor.
A young man wearing Knight Plate Armor entered the room, carrying what appeared to be a greatsword on his back. He removed his helmet and held it at his waist with his left hand.
It was easy to discern from the young man's face that he was not very old.
The young man was none other than Rain!
"Sir, I am the lucky one you are looking for," Rain said.
"What?" Gordon was taken aback by Rain's statement. He scrutinized Rain, and in the next moment, he pointed at Rain in shock, exclaiming, "You... you really consumed the Advancement Potion without any hesitation?"
Gordon could clearly sense the vibrant life force emanating from Rain, a common occurrence for a Knight Apprentice who had just advanced to a Ranked Knight.
This transformation process typically lasted for two to three days, making it easily recognizable.
"Believe me, you have done something incredibly foolish!" Gordon said with a grim expression.
He couldn't fathom that someone would obtain an Advancement Potion and consume it without even an hour's delay. What immense confidence! Normally, one should adjust and prepare before consuming it to achieve the best results. The young man before him was truly unconventional!
As Gordon thought about the wasted rare Advancement Potion, he felt a sense of annoyance.
Rain's eyebrows furrowed, and his expression turned displeased. "Shouldn't this be a cause for celebration?"
At this moment, Sheriff Hamilton and Colonel Connor had recovered from their surprise and were staring at Rain in astonishment.
After a few seconds of scrutinizing Rain, Hamilton stood up, a smile spreading across his face. "Rain, congratulations! I knew with your talent, this day would come soon, but I didn't expect it to be so quick!"
"Haha, congratulations, Rain!" Connor echoed, a smile also appearing on his face as he stood up.
At that moment, a person dressed in Plate Armor, resembling a Knight, whispered something into Gordon's ear. Gordon's expression changed as he turned to look at Rain with renewed interest.
"Is that so? Since you claim to have successfully entered the Extraordinary realm, it is indeed rare for someone your age. However, my companion here, Knight Calavi, is eager to test your skills," Gordon said.
"No!" Hamilton shook his head, immediately declining on Rain's behalf.
According to Hamilton's intuition, the Knight standing next to Gordon was likely even stronger than him, possibly a Veteran Knight.
If this Knight were to be a little heavy-handed, Rain, as a newly advanced Knight, might suffer severe injuries, disrupting his entire Extraordinary transformation process and potentially reducing his strength by one or two-tenths.
The Extraordinary transformation wasn't something that could be completed in just a few hours; it generally took two to three days.
Of course, the first few hours after consuming the potion were the most intense, typically completing seven or eight-tenths of the transformation. However, this didn't mean the remaining one or two-tenths were insignificant.
"Sheriff, why not? Are you implying that Rain hasn't truly entered the Extraordinary realm but is experiencing the effects of some other potion?" Gordon asked, clearly skeptical of their claims.
"Well..."
Upon hearing Gordon's words, Hamilton was momentarily speechless.
He had suspected that Rain hadn't consumed the potion but had used some other substance to create the appearance of a vibrant life force, as if he had just entered the Extraordinary realm.
Rain, standing nearby, also understood the situation. The Knight named Calavi had just whispered to Gordon, suggesting that Rain might not have consumed the potion.
Rain carefully assessed the Knight and determined that his strength seemed to be on par with Hamilton's, but he couldn't discern any further details.
Rain had a hunch that the Knight's strength might be slightly superior to his own, but the difference was minimal.
This was an opportune moment for Rain, who had just advanced and needed an opponent to gauge his newfound strength.
Moreover, Rain wanted to showcase his abilities, proving that he had indeed entered the Extraordinary realm and become a Ranked Knight.
By doing so, he could also demonstrate that he had genuinely consumed the rare Advancement Potion, hopefully putting an end to the incessant demands for the potion from other nobles.
Evidently, the number of nobles coveting Rain's potion, like the young master Gordon, was far greater than just one.
So, Rain first glanced at Hamilton and Connor, giving them a subtle signal to indicate his confidence, then turned to Gordon and said, "A spar? Of course, no problem."
This brought a delighted expression to Gordon's face, and he turned to Hamilton, saying, "Sheriff, it seems you're not as bold as your subordinate here."
Hamilton's expression had already darkened due to Rain's 'rash' agreement with the other party, and now, with Gordon's taunting words, his expression grew even more unpleasant. Simultaneously, he felt a hint of dissatisfaction with Connor.
In front of Young Master Gordon, the weight of his status as the small-town sheriff of Shangjin Town couldn't compare to that of Colonel Connor, an Imperial Army veteran. Yet, Connor remained silent by his side.
Hamilton turned to look at Connor, who seemed to have realized something. He approached Hamilton and whispered, "Perhaps Rain will surprise us."
"Hmm?" Hamilton gave Connor a look that spoke volumes of his disbelief.
His expression seemed to say, Rain has just entered the Extraordinary rank, and you want him to spar with a Veteran Knight. Are you crazy, or am I?
Connor smiled helplessly, knowing that there were some things best left unsaid in front of Gordon.
But ever since Rain entered the room, Connor had a vague feeling that Rain, who had just reached the Extraordinary rank, seemed to pose a certain threat to him.
Indeed! A threat to him, a Knight at the peak of his power.
Therefore, after a brief congratulations, Connor had been pondering this matter.
When he came back to his senses, he noticed his friend Hamilton glaring at him, which made him both amused and annoyed!
"Then let's go! You should have a training ground here, right?" Young Master Gordon said with a smile.
"Yes, it's right next door," Rain nodded.
Connor patted Hamilton's shoulder and said, "Let's go! Relax!"
Thus, the group of five, led by the guards, arrived at the training ground behind the Administrative Hall.
Seeing so many important figures entering, the Night Watch and the guards who were practicing in the training ground paused and turned to look at them.
"Sheriff!"
"Lord Hamilton!"
"Yes! Hold on, Rain will have a spar with this Knight Calavi!" Hamilton said with a somber expression.
"What?"
"Rain is going to spar with a Ranked Knight?"
The crowd began to whisper among themselves.
"Does this mean Rain is already a Ranked Knight?"
"Impossible. Just a few days ago, I was with Rain when we rescued the kidnapped children, and he wasn't a Knight then. How could he have become a Knight in just three days?" One of the Night Watchmen shook his head.
"Rain might not be a match for a Ranked Knight."
"Yes, Rain is the pride of the Night Watch in Shangjin Town. If he loses, won't it be a loss of face for our town?"
"Sparring with a Ranked Knight, even if you lose, it's not a big deal! You probably don't even have the qualifications to spar with them!" Matteo retorted, annoyed.
The knight named Calavi walked to the center of the field and stood still, but he ignored the Night Watchman who offered him a training sword.
Gordon waved his hand and said, "These training swords are not suitable for a knight's duel. Let them use their own weapons!"
This caused a stir among the watching Night Watchmen; the opponent was actually using real weapons. It was no different from a formal duel! Even Colonel Connor narrowed his eyes, as using training weapons and combat weapons were two different concepts.
If they were using training weapons—ironwood swords—and both were wearing plate armor, the danger level of this spar would be relatively low, and there would be little chance of any serious injuries, even if Rain was at a disadvantage.
However, if they were using combat weapons, the danger level of the spar would increase significantly, akin to a duel. A single mistake could lead to severe injuries.
"I have no objections!" Rain's expression turned solemn, but he didn't show any signs of backing down.
"Very well, Lucky Rain, let's begin!" The deep voice belonged to Knight Calavi.
"Clang!"
Calavi drew the two Knight's Longswords from his waist, revealing himself as a rare Dual Sword Knight.
Rain also took off the Dual-Bladed Greatsword on his back, holding it in his hand, and with his greatly enhanced strength, he could now wield the two-handed greatsword with one hand with ease.
Of course, if he wanted to deal significant damage, he would still need to wield it with both hands.
Calavi, seeing that Rain was ready, moved with a 'whoosh' in the next second. Despite wearing over a hundred pounds of Knight Plate Armor, he moved like a swift leopard, incredibly light on his feet.
As he moved, the Night Watchmen around them felt their eyes deceive them for a moment, and when they focused again, Calavi was already in front of Rain.
"A speed-type knight!" Hamilton narrowed his eyes and said.
(End of Chapter)
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