Chapter 177: Aunt
Chapter 177: Aunt
Throwing out several magic stones, they used the power of the stones to activate the Nef Mirror, instantly transporting the trio to a spacious square.
Karl scanned the illusion created by the mirror, deep in thought. "A good Nef Mirror can be used dozens of times, while a poor one might break after just a few uses. Sometimes, we have no choice but to use them, which means there's a steady stream of buyers."
"The Andrews Clan can make a fortune just by crafting these mirrors..."
"However, the illusions created by the Nef Mirror are incredibly lifelike, so it's no wonder their family has remained undefeated for centuries."
He shook off his wandering thoughts and addressed the two: "Let's see a sparring match first."
"Yes!"
Grei responded with a respectful bow.
Harvey, on the other hand, merely hummed softly, his expressionless face raising the knight's sword in his hand, pointing it at Grei: "Come on!"
"Alright."
Grei nodded and drew the twin blades from her waist.
Her weapons were ordinary forged items without any witchcraft attached, but they were at least sturdy and sharp.
"Careful!"
With a low shout, Grei rushed forward, her body coiled like a spring.
She came from humble beginnings, having struggled in the lower levels of the Magic Forest since childhood. Her rise to a Great Knight was partly due to luck, but her talent was no less impressive, and her extensive combat experience made her a formidable opponent.
The twin blades crossed, and a chilling aura of killing intent suddenly intensified, as if a bone-chilling cold was blowing in their faces, sending shivers down their spines.
When Harvey first faced Grei, he was startled by the killing intent emanating from her, causing him to respond in a flustered manner.
But now...
"Ding!"
The knight's sword lifted slightly, striking the blade with pinpoint accuracy, disrupting Grei's follow-up action.
"Hah!"
Grei let out a low shout, and her speed suddenly increased. The twin blades, in coordination with her agile movements, attacked Harvey from various angles.
Angel's Spear!
She was using some of the spell gates of Angel's Spear.
Harvey's sudden burst of speed didn't faze him; instead, he naturally accelerated his sword swings to counter.
Spell gates,
also came from Angel's Spear.
Karl's eyes flickered slightly.
Both Grei and Harvey had no shortage of talent on the path of knighthood; at the very least, they were better than him when he wasn't using the divine domain fragment.
'That's normal. If their talent was lacking, it would be strange for them to have come this far at such a young age.'
'I never imagined that in just two months, they could reach this level by studying the notes I left behind.'
'Hmm...'
'Compared to Grei, Harvey's talent is even more impressive!'
It wasn't just talent; Harvey's foundation was also more solid, and he had progressed further on the path of knighthood than Grei.
If they were to engage in a real fight, it would take at least three Greis to have a chance against Harvey.
Moreover,
being a young master of the Walker Family, Harvey possessed numerous valuable items, far surpassing what Grei could offer.
Unfortunately...
"Stop!"
Karl raised his hand, and an invisible force separated the sparring duo.
"Harvey, have you practiced other holy techniques?"
"Holy techniques?" Harvey's eyes flickered. "Do you mean legendary techniques?"
"I studied with my great-grandfather for a while, but because my cultivation was insufficient, I couldn't truly master it."
In this world, holy techniques were known as legendary techniques, and Karl momentarily forgot to adjust his terminology.
Similarly,
legendary techniques were extremely rare, and only legendary knights could truly master them. Even fewer people knew how to teach them.
Harvey's ability to endure Karl's absence for two months and learn a holy technique was one of the reasons.
"Hmm."
Karl nodded and spoke softly: "Your talent in knighthood is exceptional. Just by reading the book, you've grasped the basics of Angel's Spear..."
"Angel's Spear is the name of that holy technique."
Harvey's eyes lit up.
"I will teach you the true Angel's Spear as a tuition fee." Karl's voice was calm: "First, get a rapier."
Upon hearing this,
Harvey's face didn't show a smile; instead, it turned gloomy. He quickly shook off his dejection and nodded.
Soon after,
the two bid farewell and left.
Karl watched their departing figures until they were out of sight, then heaved a soft sigh and shook his head as he returned to the shop.
"What a pity!"
Both young people had remarkable talent, especially Harvey, but unfortunately, he lacked a hereditary bloodline.
This meant...
Without a special opportunity, becoming a Great Knight would be their limit!
Grei didn't mind; she still had room for improvement, and even with a chance, becoming a legend was not guaranteed.
Harvey was different!
His journey as a Great Knight was almost at its end. No matter how hard he trained, he could only refine his skills and techniques, unable to increase his cultivation. He would never be able to compete with a true wizard.
This sense of seeing the end but being powerless to change it was what truly brought despair.
Karl agreed to teach him the Angel's Spear, but Harvey wasn't thrilled about it, and for good reason.
Even if he learns it, so what?
Without becoming a legend, true mastery is impossible!
"Forget it."
Shaking his head, Karl shrugged, "Everyone has their destiny. As an outsider, I can only quietly observe from the sidelines."
"Speaking of observing..."
"That girl, Grei, is acting strangely!"
Grei arrived in a hurry, her eyes darting around.
Despite her efforts to appear natural, she couldn't hide her actions from the sharp senses of a Late First Rank expert.
"What's going on?"
"I hope it has nothing to do with me!"
As an employer and employee, it was natural for them to sign another contract.
The Quintessence Master's mark on the contract allowed Karl to 'see' Grei to some extent.
...
They left the shop.
Grei hurried towards the outskirts of the Dream Marketplace.
After leaving the marketplace, she cautiously looked around, avoiding others' gazes. Then, she took out a letter from her body.
"Engle!"
"What could he want with me?" Although Engle had become a bit eccentric after the Secret Realm incident, their friendship hadn't completely faded.
Considering their past relationship, Grei decided to go after much deliberation.
Arriving at the designated location in the letter, the surrounding trees swayed, but Engle was nowhere to be seen.
She waited for a while longer.
Grei shook her head lightly and decided to leave.
"Whoosh!"
A figure burst out from the nearby trees, landing silently behind Grei.
"Grei!"
"Swish!"
Grei spun around, her twin blades at the ready, and she instinctively swung them down before realizing who it was.
"It's you."
"You startled me! What's going on?"
"Sorry," Engle said, his face expressionless and cold. "I have some trouble right now, so I can't show myself. Is there something urgent you need to see me about?"
"See you?" Grei was taken aback. "Didn't you call me here?"
The atmosphere in the field grew tense.
Both their expressions turned gloomy.
"Go!"
Engle shouted, and with a wave of his hand, a gust of wind swept Grei away.
At the same time, he said to the class, "You can talk quietly among yourselves in the dense forest."
One by one, figures that had been hiding nearby emerged.
"Trying to leave?"
A voice shouted, "Can't you stay put?"
Grei clenched her teeth, and with a burst of strength, she landed gracefully like a nimble leopard.
The ambush was aimed at Engle, and Grei was just a decoy, so only a few noticed her.
This was her chance! "Swish!"
Several wind blade chains attacked from the side, aiming for her waist and abdomen.
Zero Ring Witchcraft!
Advanced Apprentice Wizard!
Grei's heart sank as she slashed with her twin blades, using the Angel's Spear technique.
"Bang!"
The wind blade chains were shattered by her curved blades.
Apparently, the Advanced Apprentice Wizard wasn't very strong, posing little threat to a Great Knight.
"Swish!"
Grei's heart leaped with joy as she accelerated forward, but she didn't notice the mud on the ground stirring and rising abruptly.
Earth Wall Spell!
"Bang!"
Grei collided head-on with the earth wall, creating a hole but getting covered in mud.
Binding!
The mud on her body turned into ropes, binding her hands and legs.
"Plop!"
Losing her balance, Grei fell to the ground, her heart filled with despair.
Meanwhile, Engle, the former Apprentice Wizard, unleashed astonishing power, single-handedly holding off two Wizards.
Arcane Wizard!
He had already become an Arcane Wizard, and his strange methods allowed him to fight two opponents without faltering.
"Are you Grei?"
Just as Grei's eyes filled with despair and the ambushers closed in, a gentle voice sounded, "The girl Harvey has been talking about recently?"
Huh? Grei looked up, seeing a beautiful woman with kind eyes. She also stopped the approaching ambushers.
Arcane Wizard!
"I'm Harvey's aunt."
The woman crouched down, and with a light stroke of her slender hand, the binding mud on Grei's body was released.
"I've been hearing a lot about you lately, so I was curious and came to see. I didn't expect to run into this situation."
Smiling, she shook her head, glanced at the field, and grabbed Grei's hand, "I'll take you out of here first."
End of Chapter.
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