Chapter 232: Special Class Change! 【Deathmaster (Extraordinary)】

Chapter 232: Special Class Change! 【Deathmaster (Extraordinary)】



"Shut up! You deserve to die!" The Shielded Man narrowed his eyes and spoke to Michelle with irritation.

"Baron Habsburg?"

"What about this bird-man? Is he also a descendant of the Myester County Governor? If so, your Baron might also be involved!" The Shielded Man pointed at Alonso's body on the ground and said.

His mission had failed.

Although the cult was eliminated, he hadn't managed to collect the divinity of the demigod, and he was feeling quite agitated about it.

Upon hearing the Shielded Man's words, Michelle immediately fell silent.

However, he soon noticed the smooth, slanted cut on Alonso's body and realized that it must have been caused by a sharp weapon.

Looking at Alonso's body, Michelle quickly focused his gaze on Rain's two-handed greatsword.

Michelle's eyes widened in realization, as if he had found the culprit, and he shakily pointed at Rain, saying, "It's you! It's you, isn't it, Rain? You killed Baron Alonso!"

"Killing so many imperial nobles will result in the loss of your noble title and the death penalty!"

Rain turned to look at Michelle, about to say something.

Suddenly, the Staffed Youth beside him spoke up, "This guy has obvious signs of cult potion modifications, which means he has been taking cult potions for a long time."

"In other words, Lord Rain, by killing Baron Alonso, will not only avoid punishment but also receive a reward." The Staffed Youth pointed at the mutated parts on Alonso's dead body, explaining on Rain's behalf.

The young man before them had helped them eliminate the cult in this place, and although they could have easily done it themselves, he felt they should still express their gratitude, as it had saved them some trouble.

Upon hearing this, Rain's eyes brightened slightly, as if he had realized something.

Could this be a side effect of the Divine Blood?

It seemed that the Divine Blood had hidden its true nature so deeply that the nobles of Myester County couldn't detect it in advance.

He remembered Sheriff Hamilton mentioning that the bottle of Divine Blood he had obtained was sent to the Royal Alchemist Association for testing, but there hadn't been any conclusive information yet.

However, according to the Swordsman's words, the results should already be quite clear.

After the Staffed Youth finished the energy-absorbing wizard array, the Templar Knights behind Rudolf immediately stepped forward to examine the Black Flame Cult's sacrificial magic array and the bodies nearby.

However, at this moment, many relatives of the deceased nobles who had been attending the banquet in the manor above also rushed downstairs.

Among those who entered, many immediately spotted the bodies of barons or lords belonging to their families.

These nobles, being either the heads of major noble families or high-ranking heirs, had their relatives in shock at the sight before them!

After a quick count, there were thirteen nobles with titles, including lords and barons, and additionally, a viscount had also perished here.

The whispers among the manor's butler and the servants quickly spread, and soon, the noble relatives understood the situation.

However, when people are overwhelmed by emotions, they often act irrationally.

They didn't consider why Rain had killed these nobles or carefully contemplate the truthfulness of the butler's words.

Instead, they directed all their anger and malice towards the young man before them.

They knew that these nobles, including the young man who appeared not so old, had been killed by Rain.

Although Rain was also a noble.

This matter was not something a small baron could handle alone.

Archdeacon Rudolf of the Goddess Church quickly sensed the tense atmosphere and was surprised to find that there were so many Myester nobles colluding with the Black Flame Cult.

Furthermore, Rain had informed the church about his actions.

Additionally, from the perspective of the church, Rain had essentially helped them.

It was likely that if the church had raided this stronghold, they would have faced a similar situation with some fallen nobles resisting alongside the Black Flame Cult.

This meant that Rain had done them a great favor, and Rudolf felt he should do something.

"Secure the scene and immediately gather evidence," Rudolf instructed the Templar Knights beside him.

Fixing the evidence was crucial.

With solid evidence of the collusion between these dozen nobles and the Black Flame Cult, Rain's actions would be completely justified.

However, Rudolf's brows remained furrowed, as he knew there was one death that would be tricky to handle.

That was Baron Alonso, whose death would be a sensitive issue.

The situation in the county town had escalated quickly, and soon, the elite Night Watch, the City Guard, and the reinforcements from the Goddess Church arrived at the scene.

At this moment, Bishop Shane arrived at the scene, escorted by dozens of Templar Guards and protected by the Templar Knights.

Bishop Shane's arrival seemed to give hope to the Necromancer Nobles who had held a grudge against Rain.

They approached him one by one, trying to establish a connection.

"Your Grace, Baron Elliott was deceived and took the cult's potion, but this cruel murderer brutally killed the Baron."

"Yes, Your Grace."

These Necromancer Nobles, on the one hand, tried to distance themselves from any connection between their noble family and the cult, while at the same time, they blamed Rain for intentionally killing the Imperial Noble.

If Bishop Shane had not known Rain before, he might have hesitated.

But now, after a brief examination of the scene, Bishop Shane confirmed that the reports from the Templars were all true.

Not only was this the old lair of the Black Flame Cult in Myester County, but also the depth of the connection between these nobles and the cult.

At this moment, Archdeacon Rudolf arrived and whispered to Bishop Shane.

A few minutes later, Bishop Shane looked around and nodded at Rain, saying, "Rain, it seems the Silver Conch Medal is no longer sufficient to recognize your achievements. I believe the Golden Conch Medal would be a more fitting choice."

"What!"

"The Golden Conch Medal!"

The people around Rain were astonished to hear that he deserved the Golden Conch Medal.

It was well-known that without making an extraordinary contribution and gaining the approval of the Goddess of Wind and Sea Church, it was impossible to receive a medal of the Golden Conch Medal's caliber.

Even the two Swordsmen looked at Rain with surprise.

Especially these Necromancer Nobles, they were dumbfounded by this announcement.

After understanding the meaning of Bishop Shane's words, these noble relatives turned pale with shock.

Although Bishop Shane did not explicitly defend Rain, those present could sense that the Bishop was about to bestow a significant honor upon Rain.

In simpler terms, Rain, you've done well, and the Goddess Church supports you! The Goddess Church was making a very clear statement in support of Rain!

Hearing Bishop Shane's words, although Rain was unaware of the value of the Golden Conch Medal, he understood that the Bishop was on his side. With a slight bow, Rain expressed his gratitude, "Thank you, Your Grace, for your recognition!"

At this moment, several noble heirs reacted, gritting their teeth and whispering, "The governing official, Count Hamilton, would never think so. His son was killed by this guy, and I don't believe Count Hamilton would remain indifferent!"

"Yes, we don't believe Count Hamilton would be unmoved by the death of his son."

Their words seemed to resonate with the Necromancer Nobles, giving them renewed confidence.

Although the Goddess Church had significant influence, in the Dragoon Empire, the imperial authority surpassed that of the church. This meant that the Count, as the governing official of Myester County, held the highest authority, while the Bishop ranked second.

Therefore, in their opinion, Count Hamilton's attitude was the most crucial factor.

As the governing official of Myester County, with his own son killed, how could the murderer go unpunished? They couldn't believe it!

The Shielded Man and the Staffed Youth had no interest in the squabbles of these noble heirs. Since the governing official, Count Hamilton, was arriving, they decided to stay and meet him.

At this moment, a messenger arrived and reported, "Your Graces, Count Hamilton has arrived."

The two glanced at each other. Although they could have left directly, it would have been impolite to do so in front of the governing official.

After some thought, the Shielded Man said to the Staffed Youth, "Let's meet him then."

Seeing Count Hamilton again, Rain didn't expect the situation to be like this.

Although their previous interactions had been quite pleasant, Rain was aware that it was due to his exceptional talent and potential that Count Hamilton had shown him respect.

But now, the situation was different, as the Count's eldest son had been killed by him.

In fact, if Alonso had not appeared here, Rain didn't intend to kill him.

With Rain's rapid improvement in strength, Alonso, merely a veteran knight, was no longer considered a true opponent.

It was like a mighty tiger paying little attention to a stray dog.

This time, Rain had chosen to deal with the Black Flame High Priest directly, eliminating other distracting factors, which is why he had taken such a direct approach.

Meanwhile, Count Hamilton had received reports from multiple messengers, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the situation.

So, when Count Hamilton saw Rain again, his wise eyes revealed a complex and indescribable emotion.

"Rain, I never thought Alonso would be killed by you, a candidate for the Swordsmen, instead of a true Swordsman. My old friend was right!"

"Ah," Count Hamilton sighed, his expression filled with melancholy.

Rain raised his eyebrows, surprised by the Count's implied meaning.

It seemed like a high-profile punishment, followed by a light forgiveness?

Additionally, an old friend?

Alonso would die at the hands of a Swordsmen?

Could Baron Habsburg’s old friend be a seer or a diviner?

Rain’s mind raced with speculation for a moment.

"Milord, I am also deeply regretful about this matter. At the time, Baron Alonso was already under the control of the Black Flame Cult’s demigod, and I was threatened by the Black Flame High Priest. Under those circumstances, I couldn’t hold back."

Facing the elderly man who had lost his eldest son, Rain explained the reasons.

However, upon hearing Baron Habsburg’s words, the Shielded Man and the Staffed Youth both turned to look at Rain with great interest.

"Hmm, a Swordsmen candidate? Is he planning to participate in the Swordsmen selection in half a month?"

"Indeed, this young man’s strength should be sufficient to pass the examination," the Shielded Man said with a look of realization.

"Captain, it turns out this young man is about to take the organization’s examination. He’s practically one of us, and we should lend him a hand," the Staffed Youth turned to the man and said.

"Agreed!" The Shielded Man nodded.

The most uncomfortable were the relatives of the fallen nobles who had been eagerly awaiting Baron Habsburg’s response.

They exchanged glances, clearly finding it hard to believe that Baron Habsburg, who had lost his eldest son, was not furious?

He didn’t even mention arresting Rain!

He just brushed it off like that?

Heaven forbid!

Baron Habsburg, could Rain be your illegitimate son, and Alonso just adopted?

"Milord, you can’t just let Rain off like this."

"Yes, Milord, we request a meeting of the Noble Assembly to discuss this matter."

"..."

Seeing that Baron Habsburg had no intention of dealing with Rain, the relatives of the fallen nobles could no longer hold back. Some even shouted at the top of their lungs.

With so many nobles dead, it naturally met the criteria for a full assembly of the Maestria County nobles.

Just as Baron Habsburg frowned, preparing to say something, a mocking laugh came from the side.

The Shielded Man walked over, his tiger-like eyes sweeping over the relatives of the fallen nobles. "You nobles who conspired with the cult, you still have the nerve to speak? A bunch of parasites of the empire!"

"You! Who are you?" one of the relatives of the fallen nobles, intimidated by the man’s presence, asked timidly.

Neither Michelle nor the manor steward had the time to introduce these two to the relatives of the fallen nobles, as they were busy directing the ‘fire’ at Rain.

"I? I? I belong to the Imperial Swordsmen. As for my name, you aren’t worthy to know it."

"Imperial Swordsmen?" The relatives of the fallen nobles exchanged uneasy glances. As relatives of nobles, they had naturally heard of this powerful imperial institution.

"Enjoy your good times while they last. Soon, the Senate will send people to settle accounts with each of you, these parasites of the empire!"

"No! This can’t be!" Several of the leading relatives of the fallen nobles turned pale, almost collapsing to the ground.

"We are the victims!!" Hearing the Shielded Man’s words, many lost control of their emotions and wept bitterly.

Now, not only were their original demands unmet, but they were also facing the empire’s retribution.

Their families might even lose their noble titles.

Let alone seeking trouble with Rain.

Thus, the accountability for Rain, under the intervention of the two Imperial Swordsmen, ended in a farcical manner.

"Milords, thank you very much," Rain bowed slightly.

"Milords, since you have come to Maestria County, why not rest a bit before leaving?" Baron Habsburg managed a faint smile and stepped forward.

"No, Milord, we have other matters to attend to." The Shielded Man shook his head, declining Baron Habsburg’s invitation.

The two nodded at Rain and left the underground hall. After a few steps, the Staffed Youth turned back and said, "Rain, if you pass the examination, you can find me in the Stone Squad."

"Alright!" Rain nodded.

Late at night, both the Goddess Church and the various departments of the county were working overtime to handle the incident at the Baron Elliott Manor, while Rain returned to his own manor.

Upon returning, Rain had the opportunity to check the system notification:

【Congratulations, you have unlocked the Blood Fury Archery exclusive technique: Blood Fury Strike!】

【Congratulations, you have unlocked the Blood Fury Archery exclusive technique: Rapid Volley Level 2!】

【Congratulations, you have unlocked the Blood Fury Archery exclusive technique: Blood Fury Strike Level 2!】

No wonder his arrows were so blood-soaked; it turns out the secret technique 'Blood Fury Strike' had reached Level 2.

Soon, Rain saw a new icon next to 'Rapid Volley' on the Legendary Weapon Master panel.

The icon depicted a war bow with a drawn string, and an arrow about to be fired. The arrow was peculiar in that its body was entirely red, with lines connecting it to the arm, symbolizing the blood coming from the body.

At the bottom right corner, a small line of text read:

Blood Fury Strike Level 2 (Secret Technique) Effect: Consuming a portion of your own blood, unleash a strike far beyond your usual strength.

(Note: Blood Fury Strike is a secret technique and cannot be directly improved with skill points.)



(Blood Fury Strike Level 3 requires the following conditions: 1. Blood Fury Archery Level 10 or higher (Bow Specialization can offset some level requirements); 2. Strength 22 or higher, Agility 26 or higher, Constitution 20 or higher.)

(End of Chapter)(Chapter 1)



Next up was the attribute panel, and as Rayne looked at the bottom, he smiled at the remaining 8 attribute points, 1 remaining skill point, and 2 golden skill points.

His biggest gain was the talent points, but the 2 golden skill points were also significant.

However, with only 1 remaining skill point, it was still too little.

Fortunately, Rayne's Alchemist level had already reached Lv. 4, and once it reached Lv. 5, he could immediately start the special class change to Deathmaster.

So, for the next few days, Rayne spent most of his time in the alchemy lab.

However, during these days, Rayne had also eliminated the Black Flame Cult and killed over a dozen nobles who were conspiring with the cult. This news spread like wildfire in the county town.

For several days, Jennifer, Jenny, and even the manor's guards and servants looked at Rayne with a different gaze than before.

Considering that Rayne had to go to Minster for the Imperial Swordsmen Examination, and since he had only told Jennifer about it, even his parents didn't know yet.

So, Rayne thought for a moment and decided to reduce his time making potions to spend more time with his family and Jennifer.

Today, Rayne intentionally accompanied his sister Mint in the front yard, planting flowers together. The servants nearby were surprised to see how protective Baron Rayne was of his sister.

In their eyes, Baron Rayne was a person dedicated to improving his strength, rarely spending time on other matters.

The servants were convinced of this after observing him during this time.

After all, the more prominent a person is, the more valuable their time becomes.

Rayne looked at his sister Mint planting flowers with a doting expression.

A few months ago, Anna had also accompanied Mint, but after following the elven lady, they hadn't heard from her since then.

Additionally, since moving to the county town, Mint had been one of the few playmates in Shangjin Town, and they couldn't meet now.

Although Mint had the care and protection of the servants in the manor, she still lacked playmates her age.

Thinking of this, Rayne couldn't help but show a doting look.

Suddenly, Mint looked up at Rayne with bright eyes and asked, "Brother, are you going away again in a few days?"

"Hmm? How did you know?" Rayne was surprised.

He was about to participate in the Imperial Swordsman Examination, and he had only told Jennifer about it, not even his parents.

"No, I guessed," Mint said.

"Before, whenever you went away, you would spend some time with me. Brother, are you leaving again for a while?" Mint asked, her face falling.

Although Rayne usually focused on improving his strength and spent little time with her, she still felt a significant difference when he was home.

But Rayne assured her, "I won't be gone for too long, maybe a month or two at most. I'll come back soon."

"Okay then!" Mint agreed.

"By the way, brother, I saw you practicing archery the other day. Brother, can I learn archery too?" Mint asked.

Rayne was taken aback by Mint's request. He had considered teaching her combat skills, but the issue was that his mastery of the two-handed greatsword or the two-handed war hammer required a lot of strength.

If it were for a female, they would first need to learn a breathing technique to meet the requirements for practice. Moreover, the image of Mint as a Golden Barbie was something Rayne couldn't help but imagine.

But if it were archery, it would be a completely different matter.

The strength requirement was not as high, and archery focused more on agility and skill enhancement, making it perfectly suitable for females.

So, Rayne readily agreed, "Of course you can!"

That afternoon, Rayne made a short willow wood bow for Mint.

In the afternoon a few days later, after Rayne had crafted a healing potion, the system prompted:

[Congratulations! Your Alchemist level has increased!]



Rayne had already memorized the rare poison recipes from "Maxwell's Rare Poison Recipe Scroll," so the system prompted again:

[Ding! Detected host's Alchemist level increase to Lv. 5, triggering the special class change to Deathmaster (Extraordinary)!]



[The prerequisites for the Deathmaster (Extraordinary) class change are: 1. Alchemist or Poison Master level 5 or above; 2. 18 or more Spirit points; 3. Mastery of three or more rare poison crafting techniques. All conditions met!]



[Do you want to class change to Deathmaster (Extraordinary)?]



[Note: After the Deathmaster (Extraordinary) class change, the Alchemist job panel will be overwritten.]



(End of Chapter 1)

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