Chapter 203: Beyond Secret Techniques - The Great Technique

Chapter 203: Beyond Secret Techniques - The Great Technique



"It's too late. Even if we contact them now, it'll take at least five days for someone to arrive, and by then, everything will be over," Magis shook his head.

However, the words of his confidant gave Magis an idea.

But instead of thinking about a rescue, he was considering assassination!

After a moment's thought, Magis' eyes flashed, and he took out a black, fingernail-sized round pill from his pocket and handed it over, instructing his confidant, "Grind this into a powder and find a way to mix it into his medicinal treatment."

"With Parix's severe injuries, he'll definitely need some treatment before we can interrogate him," Magis said with certainty.

Over the past two years, he had witnessed many such cases in the prison, so he had some experience in this matter.

His confidant's eyes widened in shock, and he stared at the pill in front of him with a horrified expression.

This was the name given by his sister Mint, and it had to be said that this time, the name was an improvement over the Lhasa Apso incident.

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As for the last skill point, Ren planned to first attempt crafting a Wisdom Potion to see its effect on the Beastmaster's job experience, as he already had the materials prepared.

Hmm, Matteo? Ren furrowed his brows, as he had always had a good impression of Matteo—efficient and meticulous. Come to think of it, it had been a while since he last saw him.

"Baron, a team has arrived at the entrance, and there's a beautiful female officer among them. She says her name is Maria."

Step two, step three... Ren gazed at the green solution in the glass test tube in his hand, bubbling vigorously, and nodded in satisfaction.

"In the end, we found two blacksmiths with large iron shears to help us remove the knight's armor." Matteo gestured with his hands, recalling the strenuous effort it took to remove the armor the night before.

"Initially, a torturer from the prison was interested in your item, but I stopped him right away! He was quite unhappy about it, so I asked him if he knew who captured this Grand Knight from the Resistance. It was Baron Hammer!"

"Matteo, what brings you to the County City? Come, join me for breakfast." Ren looked up at Matteo and smiled.

Those two skill points were his top priority at the moment.

The confidant was stunned for a moment, then his eyes lit up, and he looked at Magis with admiration, giving him a thumbs-up and saying, "To put it simply, I'm very close to becoming a Grand Knight. With just one bottle of Beast Essence, I can easily break through."

'Black Pearl' was the name of that black warhorse. Ever since about two months ago, when Ren started feeding it the Mutation Growth Potion, its physique had been growing stronger and more robust.

"Please come in."

Ren nodded in satisfaction and glanced at the Beastmaster (Beyond Normal) job, which had already reached level 5 (348/2000).

Now, the Lady was helping him acquire high-quality Beast Essences, which not only depleted her previous investment but also required additional funds.

Each successfully crafted Wisdom Potion would grant him around twenty experience points, and if he crafted ten of them, he would gain nearly two hundred experience points for the Beastmaster job.

Ren raised an eyebrow, surprised that the twin-tailed girl was actually a Level 3 Apprentice Wizard, which was beyond his expectations.

Matteo waved his hands awkwardly.

After the review, Ren's thoughts returned to the remaining two skill points.

This was something Ren had noticed with his sharp eyes.

After Matteo left, Ren returned to the study and, driven by curiosity, unrolled the parchment. The heading read: "Locke's One-Handed Axe Combat Manual."

This reminded him of the entry in Adam's diary mentioning a formal wizard serving as an imperial duke's advisor.

At that time, the mana on the axe blade had condensed into a tangible form, making it incredibly powerful!

"If our Captain can't withstand the interrogation, then you, me, and everyone else in Master County will be swept up by the Empire."

If he had to describe it in one word, the power of that axe strike was at most a Quasi-Obligatory, not yet reaching the level of a Great Technique.

The Wisdom Potion only required one bottle to take effect on the pet, unlike the Mutation Growth Potion, which needed to be consumed continuously for two months.

Ren calculated that with the remaining five hundred experience points, it would take about ten days to reach the next level, and this was closely tied to his increased mental energy and improved endurance.

He had already planned how to acquire the next two skill points.

At this moment, the system refreshed with a row of prompts: 【You crafted a Wisdom Potion, and your understanding has increased!】

Ren left the room and soon arrived at the adjacent alchemy room, which was similar to the storage room he had in Shiny Gold Town.

Hmm? Aubrek School? That must be a wizard school.

"Miss Veronica, greetings," Ren greeted with a slight bow.

Before crafting, Ren carefully reviewed the process for making the Wisdom Potion in the 'Beast Taming Journal': ".Step one, weigh and grind a starfish grass into powder."

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【Your understanding has slightly increased from feeding your warhorse with premium feed mixed with the Wisdom Potion!】

"This is a specially modified white seagull, our messenger bird," Veronica called out from the side.

"As soon as the torturer heard it was the Baron, he immediately shut up," Matteo said, his face beaming with pride.

The gap between the required two thousand experience points for the next level was still quite noticeable.

Ren nodded, agreeing that it had been a while since he last rode the horse.

When he decided to do something, he acted promptly.

"Oh?" Ren raised an eyebrow and took the pale yellow parchment that the short Matteo handed to him.

"This manservant is the stable hand who takes care of the horses in our manor."

This was why Ren was confident in choosing to engage in a head-on battle with an enemy of Grand Knight caliber.

Previously, after casting a few spells, his mental energy would be nearly depleted.

Obviously, such a drastic change could no longer be described as just "getting stronger."

Unlike the Great Swordsman's attacks, this was more of a combination of Origin Power and combat techniques, involving a large amount of Origin Power. It seemed that only at the Grand Knight level would one have enough Origin Power to perform such an attack.

"It was my oversight. I should have split his armor open before handing him over to you."

Thanks to the enhancement in his mental energy, the first step was exceptionally easy for Ren.

Additionally, the Beastmaster profession would also provide experience from subsequent feeding and care.

"Lord Ren, wait a moment."

What caught Ren's attention was the presence of a girl with twin braids wearing a light blue robe beside Marika. She seemed to be around the same age as Jane, or perhaps a little younger.

[You focus on crafting the Wisdom Potion, gaining +22 experience in the Beastmaster (Beyond Normal) profession.]



However, the Wisdom Potion and the Mutation Growth Potion were used differently.

But then, Ren suddenly understood.

After a quick glance, Ren realized that this was a pretty decent Beyond Normal combat technique for axe and shield, which extensively covered the use of the one-handed axe and also included many shield defense techniques.

Early that morning, Ren began reviewing the previous night's battle.

After finishing the potion, Ren naturally wanted to test its effects. However, Cookie, the Lhasa Apso, was severely injured and not suitable for the experiment.

"Lord Ren, you damaged the armor of the enemy too severely. We struggled to remove the armor that had fused with his flesh and blood."

When Ren arrived at the front yard, he saw a cavalry team being led into the yard, with Lady Jennifer warmly welcoming Major Marika Morales, who was dressed in a navy uniform.

Ren was taken aback.

Later, after advancing to the Knight (Beyond Normal) profession, his profession panel expanded to (4/4).

"Hmm? Dear, you're not lying to me, are you?" Lady Jennifer looked surprised, as she had never heard such a claim from Ren before.

"Baron, I was just about to invite Major Marika and her team to wait for you in the reception room." Lady Jennifer smiled.

This transformation seemed a bit too fast.

Lastly, Ren felt that crossing a significant tier in combat always carried a higher risk, so he needed to advance to the next level as soon as possible.

Huh? Why is she here?

One of Ren's plans was to gradually improve his Wizard Apprentice (Beyond Normal) profession experience by practicing basic meditation and casting spells every day.

"Indeed, it's hard work. To make the horse run, you need to feed it well!" Ren said with a smile.

"I have a hunch that if we don't eliminate this guy, he will become a major threat to the organization in the future!"

Ren smiled and patted the man's shoulder, saying, "Thank you for your concern! Matteo!"

"Everything else is fine, but it seems like he doesn't like being cooped up in the stable and prefers to roam outside, so sometimes he can be a bit temperamental." The stable hand reported.

Obviously, 'Black Pearl' was delighted by Ren's arrival.

Lady Jennifer glanced down at Ren's wooden box, then looked up at him with her beautiful eyes and said:

Ren's new manor.

"How is 'Black Pearl' doing?" Ren asked casually.

Upon hearing this, Ren held Lady Jennifer's fair hands and patted them reassuringly, saying, "Don't worry, Jennifer. A Grand Knight is no problem for me."

This caused Ren's eyebrows to furrow slightly.

The backyard area was only large enough for the horses to move around a bit and was far from being spacious enough for them to frolic freely.

Although he didn't know how the potion would affect a Grand Knight, he believed that the severely injured Parix would definitely not be able to withstand its power and would most likely die instantly! The key was that he hadn't expected that after suggesting a rescue, the boss would turn around and ask him to assassinate the enemy! The trusted subordinate's lips trembled for a moment, but he decided to voice his confusion, "Sir, you really want to assassinate the Captain, he's a Grand Knight of the organization!"

"So, dear, why don't you wait a bit? We currently have ample funds, and I plan to ask the Akson Auction House to help us acquire a high-quality Beast Essence in the imperial capital." Lady Jennifer explained slowly.

"After removing the Knight Plate Armor from the Resistance Army Captain, we found this inside the lining of his armor." Matteo said proudly.

"Baron, good day." A middle-aged manservant greeted Ren respectfully upon seeing him at the stable.

Only through constant reflection and summary could one maintain continuous improvement! Ren recalled his battle with Resistance Army Captain Parix, and the most impressive part for him was undoubtedly the final axe strike by the captain.

This move seemed to be a highly sophisticated combination of Origin Power and combat techniques.

Ren's eyes narrowed, and he immediately gripped the hilt of the greatsword on his back.

However, both the Summon Hurricane and the Life Bloom scrolls were one-time items. After using them, he had no way to replenish them, meaning he would have one less each time he used them.

"Please invite him in!"

"Lord Ren, this is Veronica Meyer, a disciple of Master Enius, the advisor to the Empire's South Sea Fleet and a Level 3 Wizard Apprentice of the Aubrek School. She specializes in bird transformation and is also the liaison officer for this task force."

Unfortunately, Ren hadn't learned this content from Master Ganthor.

He carried the Summon Hurricane scroll in his arms, ready to cast it if he was truly overwhelmed. Additionally, he had a Life Bloom healing scroll.

Ren's eyebrows arched.

Ren was one of the Night Watch's men.

Needless to say, if the opponent had truly mastered the axe technique to the level of a master, Ren might not have lost, but he would have definitely suffered more severe injuries.

Ren looked up and saw that the black horse had transformed into a completely different shape compared to the other ordinary horses nearby.

"Dong, dong, dong!"

A minute later, the system refreshed with a notification.

Although the difference didn't seem significant, it was important to note that Ren's Tokadal Hammer Technique was at the master level, combined with a Level 3 Hammer Mastery. This meant that Ren's Earth-Cracking Hammer secret technique far exceeded the upper limit of a Knight's secret technique.

"As long as the organization still has influence in Master County, they will definitely support your decision and send people over!"—Dawn's Break.

Since the battle had ended late yesterday, Ren had returned to his room and rested shortly after a short while.

This meant that Ren could only gain feeding experience from one pet at a time, and currently, he only had two pets.

At this moment, Ren noticed that under Veronica's blue robe, her right forearm was covered by a tubular gauntlet, which was likely used as a landing point for the claws of a bird during descent.

The Obligatory skill is a devastating strike that can be performed by a Great Knight with a master-level combat technique and a Great Knight-level combat technique mastery.

After some thought, Ren brought a Wisdom Potion and headed to the stable in the manor's backyard.

Although this super-normal combat technique was excellent, for the current Ren, he wouldn't choose to practice it.

[You have improved your Wisdom Potion crafting skill, gaining +30 Experience Points]



Ren patted 'Black Pearl's' head and poured the Wisdom Potion into the premium feed in the trough.

This made Ren laugh.

Therefore, Ren speculated that the number of pets a Beastmaster could have was probably limited. Without a suitable pet, he didn't plan to adopt pets randomly.

It was probably the Sixth Fleet's task force that the Count had mentioned last time. Ren didn't expect them to arrive so soon. He furrowed his brows and said, "Alright, I'll be there."

After all, if the item was hidden in a concealed lining, he would most likely not search the spoils of war so meticulously.

"Baron, 'Black Pearl' seems to have grown even stronger recently. The amount of food it eats is truly astonishing, consuming a whole bag of feed or grass in one sitting, which is three times the amount of a normal warhorse."

This was partly because he hadn't focused much energy on the Beastmaster (Super-Normal) profession before, and secondly, it was still unknown whether there was a limit to the number of pets a Beastmaster could have.

"Baron, there's no need to trouble yourself with breakfast. I've been entrusted by Senior Hamilton to go to the prison later as a representative of the Night Watch for a joint interrogation."

Previously, when Ren had reached the maximum number of profession panels (8), the system prompted: "The total number of profession panels has reached the current limit."

[You have learned the skill - Wisdom Potion Crafting]



Indeed, based on his current strength, Ren had already surpassed the limit of a Peak Knight. If he had to be categorized, perhaps Near-Grand Knight would be a more suitable title.

"Dong, dong, dong!"

His confidant nodded in agreement, "You're right, Baron! This Ren has caused such a huge loss to the organization, they will definitely view him as a thorn in their side."

As for why it was named 'Black Pearl', one could refer to the origin of the name 'Lindy' for the Jenny Horse.

Ren nodded. He knew that Matteo was skilled in interrogations, and he didn't expect Hamilton to transfer him from Shiny Gold Town so quickly.

Even after becoming a Baron, Ren's attitude towards the Night Watch remained the same, which made them feel very grateful.

A white seagull, larger than an ordinary seagull by two circles, flapped its wings and landed on Veronica's outstretched arm.

Recently, he had purchased some common glassware like beakers for less complicated potion-making, which was sufficient for the time being.

Note that this was the shoulder height, and if you add the neck and horse head, 'Black Pearl's' total height exceeded two meters and twenty centimeters.

"The main ingredient 'Starfish Grass' isn't sold in the Bat Market."

These two scrolls served as Ren's trump cards.

Although he had earned a lot during the previous bloody duel,

Just then, Magis shook his head like a rattle, saying, "No! Whether he's a Great Knight or not doesn't matter anymore! He's like a ticking time bomb right now."

If it was just a simple muscle increase, the horse's skeleton wouldn't change, but at this moment, the black horse's bones were thicker and its appearance had transformed.

"Baron, there's a visitor at the manor's entrance. He says he's Matteo, one of the Night Watch." A male servant reported.

At this moment, the sound of flapping wings filled the sky, and simultaneously, a dark shadow swiftly dove from the sky.

A male servant hurried over and bowed to Ren,

He, of course, knew what this was. It was an extremely deadly poison, used by spies like him for suicide when in a desperate situation.

"Acquiring high-quality Beast Essence isn't of much significance to me."

Ren carefully compared the heights. If a normal warhorse's shoulder height was around one meter and forty to fifty centimeters, 'Black Pearl's' shoulder height had reached one meter and eighty centimeters.

She didn't expect that after some time apart, the once young man had become even more robust and upright, and he also exuded a faint noble aura.

A standard tall and muscular horse, its black coat sleek and shiny, easily showcasing the well-built muscles beneath its skin as it moved.

The plate mail never goes out of style!

Additionally, the advanced knight armor's effectiveness had begun to show.

Indeed, the Empire's upper echelons didn't view wizards as a threat but as a form of assistance.

Ren instantly recalled the beautiful female major in the navy uniform, her figure graceful and alluring.

"Baron Ren, it's an honor to finally meet you," Veronica's voice was surprisingly high-pitched and girlish.

Ren quickly estimated that with this Wisdom Potion, he could gain around 500 points of experience in the Beastmaster (Transcendent) profession.

The first step was to grind the Starfish Grass into a powder, mix it with distilled water, dilute and filter it to create the Starfish Grass Solution. It wasn't a complicated process. Ren weighed a piece of Starfish Grass, then used a wooden pestle to crush it into a powder." A few minutes later, Ren nodded in satisfaction as he observed the pale green liquid in the transparent test tube.

Additionally, he was also a Level 3 Apprentice Wizard, and although he was self-taught, his combat power was questionable. However, even with that, he had managed to defeat his opponent after sustaining minor injuries.

"In that case, you can save yourselves some trouble."

After reading the description, Ren realized that this was the Great Technique. He had heard Master Gansel mention the concept of Great Techniques before, but he had never witnessed the true power of a Great Technique.

However, the power of the Quasi-Obligatory technique was already surpassing the upper limit of the power of the Secret Hammer Technique 'Earth-Cracking Hammer' that he had displayed.

Two hours later, Ren had exhausted all the materials, successfully creating nine out of ten Wisdom Potions, with one failure. His success rate was an impressive ninety percent.

If he had been wearing only a chromium iron set, his injuries would have undoubtedly been much more severe.

As Ren approached, the black horse neighed twice, snorted, and rubbed its forehead against Ren's outstretched palm.

[Your Beast Taming skill has increased. Experience gained: +45]



"Hmm?"

Moreover, he didn't have the move that Parix had used, and without it, even with his master-level combat technique control, he couldn't have grasped the underlying principles.

With the Advanced Knight Plate Armor blocking, the damage his body had to withstand was significantly reduced.

Huh? 22 points, that's a good amount of experience, even more than the previous Mutation Growth Potion.

"Of course!" Ren nodded.

Soon after, Ren began the first step of the Wisdom Potion's creation process, preparing the Starfish Grass Solution.

It was no exaggeration to say that among seven or eight warhorses, this one stood out like a crane among chickens.

Success on the first try! Excellent!

"Additionally, I will immediately report to the organization! Parix is indeed a Great Knight, but he is only at the first level, equivalent to a formal Knight. This time, I will request that the organization send a veteran Great Knight to eradicate Ren, this cancerous presence!" Magis continued.

After several attempts, Ren was almost certain.

"According to Master Holland, this Beast Essence was successfully made, but its effectiveness may be the lowest among Beast Essences."

"Sir, your decisiveness is admirable!"

Soon, a short but lean man entered the room.

Ren recalled that the resistance army's commander, Parix, had not fully mastered the Great Technique. The reason was that his control over Locke's Axe Technique was only at the half-master level.

And most importantly, it included the move 'Flash Slash' from Locke's Axe Technique.

"Major Marika, it's been a while." Ren smiled and nodded in greeting.

"Sir Ren, Hamilton asked me to deliver this to you. It was found on the resistance army's commander and should have been your spoils of war."

After the beautiful woman left, Ren thought for a moment and carefully stored the wooden box containing the second Beast Essence before continuing with the creation of the Wisdom Potion.

Even if the resistance army's commander had been slightly stronger, Ren was confident he could handle it.

"Hmm? Jennifer, you don't seem to be in a good mood." Ren's keen senses noticed the beautiful woman's furrowed brows, and he asked immediately after taking the wooden box from her.

If it had been another Grand Knight, Ren would have likely faced certain defeat. Of course, regarding last night's battle, Ren had his reasons for choosing a direct confrontation.

"Dear, this is the Beast Essence from Master Holland." The beautiful woman's face was filled with worry as she handed Ren a brown wooden box.

As Ren was contemplating a solution, a knock sounded on the door.

The reason was that after two months of continuously taking the Mutation Growth Potion, the black horse had undergone a mutation, transforming its entire body.

The Black Pearl sniffed the pale green liquid with bubbles, then neighed and began to chew vigorously, seemingly enjoying the taste.

"Sir Ren, it's been a while." Marika's eyes brightened as she greeted Ren.

However, Ren thought to himself that if he had used a greatsword to split the opponent's knight plate armor, he probably wouldn't have obtained this Transcendent combat technique.

The challenge was to balance the weight of the armor with his mobility.

His greatest confidence came from his system.

But in this investment, the beautiful woman had contributed the majority of the capital, and a significant portion of the profits had been used on him, such as the previous purchases of ice iron ingots and mithril ingots.

A white seagull with special modifications? Was it the result of a spell or some secret potion?

However, from any perspective, it seemed like an excellent choice for a pet.

Unfortunately, the white seagull was still a bit weak. If it were a raptor, it would have been an even better choice. But if he were to get another raptor like an eagle, wouldn't it be like having both the 'Left Green Dragon' and the 'Right White Tiger'? "Veronica quickly recited a spell, fixing her gaze on the white seagull's eyes. After a few seconds, she spoke, "Major Marika, Sir Ren, Admiral Silva said that the fleet has set sail and is expected to arrive in the waters near Meister County in three days."

(End of Chapter)

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