Chapter 232: Special Class Change! Supreme Poison Master (Supernatural)

Chapter 232: Special Class Change! Supreme Poison Master (Supernatural)



"How dare you! You deserve to die!" The shield-bearing strongman narrowed his eyes and spoke to Michelle with annoyance.

"Count Habsburg?"

"What about this bird-brained fellow? Is he also the son of the Fishing Harbor Town Magistrate of Maister County? If that's the case, then your Count might be in trouble as well!" The strongman pointed at Alonso's body on the ground and said.

His mission had ended in failure.

Although the cult had been eliminated, he hadn't collected the divine essence of the Black Flame Demon, and he was feeling quite agitated about it.

Upon hearing the strongman's words, Michelle immediately stopped talking.

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

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

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With so many nobles dead, it naturally met the conditions for convening the Maister County Noble Assembly.

After all, the more important the person, the more precious their time.

Suddenly, at that moment, Mint lifted her head, her bright eyes wide open as she looked at Leon and tilted her head, asking, "Brother, are you going away again in a few days?"

Not only was this the Black Flame Cult's base in Maister County, but the deceased nobles also had deep connections with the cult.

"No, it's just my guess."

Additionally, after moving to the county city, Mint, who originally had only a few playmates in Flashgold Town, was now unable to meet them.

Fortunately, Leon's Alchemist level had already reached lv4, and once it reached lv5, he could immediately begin the class change to Supreme Poison Master.

Not long after, a significant incident occurred in the county city, and the elite Night Watchmen, the City Guard, and the supporting forces from the Goddess Church quickly arrived at the scene.

After returning, Leon finally had the opportunity to check the system notification:

Leon smiled and nodded, saying, "Smart kid, indeed, in a few days, big brother might have to leave for a while again."

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The strength requirement for archery was much lower than that of a two-handed weapon, and archery focused more on improving dexterity and technique, making it perfectly acceptable for females to practice from a young age.

They all approached Leon to establish a connection.

Many of them immediately saw the bodies of their family members, who were barons or lords.

Even with only 1 remaining skill point, it was still insufficient.

"Alright then!"

Although brother Leon had always focused on improving his strength and had little time to spend with her.

"Golden Conch Medal!"

"Me? A member of the Imperial Swordmaster Organization, and as for my name, you are not qualified to know."

"Cherish your good times, for soon, the Senate will send people to calculate each one of you, the Empire's parasites!"

Leon looked at his sister, who was seriously planting flowers, his thoughts drifting away.

They all looked at each other in surprise, as if it was hard to imagine that Count Habsburg, whose eldest son had died, would show no signs of rage? He didn't even mention punishing Leon!

But now, the situation was different, as the eldest son of the other party had died at his hands.

It was as if a tiger would not give too much attention to a stray dog.

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

Oh my!

Therefore, Leon agreed without hesitation, "Of course!"

"Your Excellencies, since you've come to Maister County, please take a short rest before you leave." Count Habsburg also forced a smile and stepped forward.

The young man before them had cleared out the cult, and although they could have done it themselves, he felt he should repay the favor, as it had saved them some trouble.

Hamilton had mentioned before that the bottle of Divine Blood he had obtained was sent to the Royal Alchemist Association for testing, but there was still no definite news.

At that moment, a messenger came to report, "Your Excellencies, Count Habsburg has arrived."

"Hmm, a Swordbearer candidate? Are you participating in the Swordbearer selection in half a month?"

The most difficult part was for the relatives of the deceased nobles who had been waiting for Count Habsburg.

The two nodded at Leon and left the underground hall. After a few steps, the young man with the staff turned back and said, "Leon, if you pass the assessment, you can find me in the Stone Squad."

"Swordbearer?" The relatives of the deceased nobles looked at each other in surprise, as they were all familiar with this powerful institution.

Michelle's face lit up with realization, as if she had found the murderer, and she pointed at Leon with a trembling finger, "It's you! It's you, isn't it, Leon? You killed Baron Alonso!"

"Yes!" The strongman nodded.

With Leon's strength rapidly improving, Alonso, who was only a senior knight, was no longer considered a true opponent.

Upon hearing that Leon deserved to be awarded the Golden Conch Medal, the people around him looked at him in surprise.

[Congratulations! You have unlocked the exclusive Blood Rage Archery secret technique: Rapid Shot lv2!]



Bishop Shane's arrival made the relatives of the deceased nobles, who had previously resented Leon, seem to have found a new target.

"That's right, Baron Alonso died at this guy's hands, and I don't believe Count Habsburg will remain indifferent!"

Count Habsburg, could Leon be your illegitimate son, and Alonso was adopted? "Your Excellency, you can't just let this go!"

"Rest assured, big brother won't be gone for too long. Maybe a month, at most two. He'll come back as soon as he can."

"You! Who are you?" one of the relatives of the deceased noble, intimidated by the powerful man, asked timidly.

They knew that their loved ones had all died at the hands of the seemingly young boy before them.

However, according to the Swordbearer, the outcome was already quite clear.

In fact, if Alonso hadn't appeared here, Ren wasn't necessarily going to kill him.

If Bishop Shane hadn't known Ren before, he might have hesitated.

Today, he had specifically accompanied his sister Mint in the front yard, planting flowers together. The servants nearby were surprised to see the Baron treating his sister with such care.

At this moment, several noble heirs realized the situation and muttered through gritted teeth, "The Goddess Church is clearly favoring this boy. We'll wait for Count Habsburg to arrive. He won't think the same way."

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

Soon, Ren saw a new icon on the Weapon Master (Legendary) panel, right next to 'Rapid Shot'.

On the one hand, these relatives of the deceased nobles tried to distance their noble families from the cult, while on the other, they accused Ren of intentionally killing imperial nobles.

A few months ago, Anna had been in a similar situation, accompanying her sister in planting vegetables. Unfortunately, after Anna followed that elven lady, there had been no news of her since.

Ren was about to participate in the Swordbearer examination in Minster, and he had only told Lady Jennifer about it, not even his parents.

No wonder the arrows he shot had such a strong blood aura. It turned out that his secret skill, 'Blood Rage Strike', had reached level 2.

"Ren, I never thought Alonso wouldn't die at the hands of a true Swordbearer, but at the hands of a Swordbearer candidate like you. My old friend was right!"

In their eyes, their Baron was a man focused on improving his strength, rarely spending time on other matters.

"You've killed so many imperial nobles! You'll be stripped of your noble title and hanged!"

At this moment, Archdeacon Rudolf approached Bishop Shane and whispered something in his ear.

Was this a case of raising high and lowering gently? Also, an old friend? Was Alonso supposed to die at the hands of a Swordbearer? Could it be that Count Habsburg's old friend was a prophet or a diviner? Ren's mind raced with possibilities.

Hearing this, Ren's eyes lit up slightly, as if he had realized something.

Considering that he would be going to Minster for the Swordbearer examination, he might be away from Maister for a considerable amount of time.

Ren raised an eyebrow, surprised that Count Habsburg's words seemed to imply that he didn't overly blame Ren for killing Alonso.

He glanced at Alonso's body again, and Michelle quickly fixed her gaze on Ren's greatsword.

Not to mention finding trouble for Ren. As a result, the questioning of Ren ended in a farcical manner due to the intervention of the two imperial Swordbearers.

The icon showed a war bow with its string drawn, ready to shoot an arrow. The arrow was peculiar, as its body was red, with lines connecting it to the archer's arm, seemingly symbolizing that the blood-red color came from the archer.

However, Rudolf's brows remained furrowed, as he knew that one death was particularly tricky.

It was well known that without significant contributions and the recognition of the Goddess Church, one could never obtain a medal as prestigious as the Golden Conch Medal.

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

After the staff-bearing man finished the energy-absorbing magic array, the temple guards behind Rudolf immediately stepped forward to examine the cult's ritual array and the nearby corpses.

The Archdeacon Rudolf from the Goddess Church quickly sensed the unusual atmosphere. He was surprised to find that so many Maister nobles had colluded with the Black Flame Cult. With so many relatives of the deceased nobles present, Ren was still in a passive position.

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Although the Goddess Church was powerful, in the Dragon Empire, imperial authority surpassed that of the church. This meant that the Governor was the highest authority in the county, while the Bishop ranked second at most.

"Thank you, sirs," Ren said, bowing slightly.

However, this matter was not something a small baron could handle alone.

But in her heart, there was a fundamental difference between having her brother Ren at home and not.

"Hmm? How did you know?" Ren was a bit surprised.

As long as these nobles were fixed, the substantial evidence of their collusion with the Black Flame Cult, then under this premise, Ren's actions of killing could not be blamed.

So, in their eyes, the attitude of Governor Count Habsburg was the most crucial factor.

At this moment, not only had their original demands not been met, but they now faced imperial retribution.

Could it be a side effect of the divine blood?

"What!"

Therefore, when Count Habsburg met Ren again, his wise eyes revealed a complex and indescribable expression.

Leon couldn't help but show a doting expression as he thought of this.

"Count, I also regret this matter. Baron Alonso was already under the control of the Black Flame Demon's cult, and I was threatened by the Black Flame High Priest. In that situation, I couldn't hold back," Leon explained to the elderly man who had lost his eldest son.

But now, Bishop Shane had briefly examined the scene and basically confirmed that everything the Holy Templar Knights had reported was true.

Fixing the evidence was crucial.

In simpler terms, Leon, you did well, and the Goddess Church supports you! The Goddess Church was clearly and openly expressing its support for Leon.

Next, their family's noble titles might be at stake.

Just as Count Habsburg was about to speak, a mocking laugh came from the side.

"Oh, brother, I saw you practicing archery a few days ago. Brother, I want to learn archery too. Can I?" Mint asked.

However, when people are controlled by their emotions, they act irrationally.

The two looked at each other. Although they could have just left, it would have been impolite to do so in front of the Magistrate.

For several days, the beautiful woman Jennifer, Jenny, and even the estate's guards and servants looked at him differently than before.

However, at this moment, many relatives of the deceased nobles who had been attending the banquet in the estate came downstairs.

Both Michelle and the steward had been busy directing the 'fire' at Leon and hadn't had time to introduce these two to the relatives of the deceased nobles.

These nobles, who had consumed the Divine Blood, were either heads of major noble families or heirs with high status. So, when their relatives saw this scene, they were stunned! After a quick count, there were thirteen Lords and Barons who had died on the scene, and there was also a Viscount who had perished here.

"Alas," Count Habsburg sighed, his expression desolate.

"Before, when my brother went on a long journey, he would spend some time with me. But this time, he spent a lot of time with me."

However, the shield-bearing strongman and the staff-bearing youth, upon hearing Count Habsburg's words, turned to look at Leon with interest.

Although Bishop Shane didn't say anything to defend Leon, everyone present was smart enough to understand the true meaning behind the Golden Conch Medal that the bishop was about to bestow upon Leon.

The shield-bearing strongman walked over, his eyes scanning the relatives of the deceased nobles, and said, "You nobles who colluded with the cult, and you still have the face to say this? You're all parasites of the Empire!"

Suddenly, the staff-bearing man beside him spoke up, "This guy has obvious signs of cult-induced modifications. It shows that he's been taking the cult's drugs for a long time."

"No! It can't be!" Several leading relatives of the deceased nobles went pale and almost collapsed to the ground.

The strongman thought for a moment and said to the staff-bearing youth, "Then let's see."

This was the moment when everything was about to blow up!

"Okay," Leon nodded.

Several days later, in the afternoon, after Leon had crafted a bottle of hemostatic potion, the system notification rang out: [Congratulations, your Alchemist level has increased!]



So, Leon thought about it and decided to reduce the time spent crafting potions to spend more time with his family and Jennifer.

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

"We are the victims!" Hearing the strongman's words, many people lost control of their emotions and burst into tears.

Although Leon didn't know the value of the Golden Conch Medal, it was clear that the Bishop was on his side. Leon bowed slightly and said, "Thank you, Bishop, for your recognition!"

This time, Leon had chosen to directly kill the mutated Alonso to eliminate distractions and focus on dealing with the Black Flame High Priest.

Even the two Swordbearers couldn't help but look at Leon with newfound respect.

Although this young man was also a noble.

That afternoon, Leon made a twelve-pound willow wood shortbow for his sister Mint.

When Leon met Count Habsburg again, he never imagined it would be under such circumstances.

"Me?"

In the lower right corner of the icon, there was a small line of text: Blood Rage Strike lv2 (Secret Technique) Effect: Consumes a portion of the user's blood to unleash a strike with power far beyond their own.

However, aside from Leon's relationship with them and even including Leon's actions, everything had been discussed with the Goddess Church in advance.

Mint had suspected this before, but when she heard the confirmation from her brother, her face fell.

Alonso, who had died at Leon's hands, was the eldest son of Count Habsburg, the Magistrate of Maister County. Count Habsburg's attitude was crucial in handling this matter.

Through their interactions over time, the servants were certain of this.

It seemed that their words had struck a chord with the relatives of the deceased nobles, giving them renewed confidence.

If it were a female, she must first practice the breathing technique to meet the requirements of the practice. Additionally, just thinking about her sister becoming a muscular Barbie, she... But if it were archery, it would be completely different.

As the Magistrate of Maister County, the fact that the murderer of his own son remained unharmed was unacceptable. The Shield-Bearing Strongman and the Staff-Bearing Man had no interest in the pleading of these grieving noble relatives. With the arrival of the Goddess Church's Bishop Shane and his support for the young man, the two decided to leave.

This meant that Ren had essentially helped them out, and Archdeacon Rudolf felt he should do something in return.

"Protect the scene and secure the evidence immediately," Rudolf instructed the Temple Knight beside him.

In the following days, the news of Ren's eradication of the Black Flame Cult and the killing of several nobles who had colluded with the cult spread like wildfire throughout the county city.

Minutes later, Bishop Shane surveyed the scene and nodded at Ren, "Ren, 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."

"Yes, Your Grace," Ren replied.

With the knowledge of several rare poison-making processes from Maxwell's Rare Poison Crafting Codex already in mind, Ren received another system notification:

Bishop Shane arrived at the scene, protected by dozens of Temple Guards and Temple Knights.

"I'm afraid we have other matters to attend to, Count," the Shield-Bearing Strongman declined the invitation from Count Habsburg.

Upon understanding the meaning of Bishop Shane's words, the grieving noble relatives turned pale.

Over the next few days, Ren spent most of his time in the apothecary room.

That night, the Goddess Church and various departments in the county city worked overtime to handle the incident at Baron Elliott's estate, while Ren returned to his own residence.

From the perspective of the incident itself, Ren had essentially taken the fall for them.

Soon, the noble relatives learned the details through the whispers of the estate steward and the guards.

"In other words, Lord Ren killed Baron Alonso and not only avoided punishment but also received a reward," the Staff-Bearing Man explained, pointing to the mutated parts on Alonso's body.

Meanwhile, Count Habsburg received reports from messengers along the way, quickly grasping the situation.

They had no interest in why Ren killed these nobles or in the truthfulness of the estate steward's words.

It was conceivable that if their church had raided this stronghold, they would likely have faced a similar situation, encountering resistance from the fallen nobles and the Black Flame Cult.

The relatives of the deceased nobles, in particular, were stunned by this revelation.

Hearing his sister Mint's request, Ren was taken aback. He had considered training her in combat skills before, but the issue was that the techniques he knew, whether it was the two-handed greatsword or the two-handed warhammer, required immense strength.

Seeing that Count Habsburg had no intention of confronting Ren, the grieving noble relatives could no longer hold back. Some even screamed at the top of their lungs.

[Congratulations! You have unlocked the exclusive secret technique of Blood Rage Archery: Blood Rage Strike!]



[Congratulations! You have unlocked the exclusive secret technique of Blood Rage Archery: Blood Rage Strike lv2!]



Whenever her brother Ren was home, Mint felt a sense of security.

Although Ren had always gotten along well with Count Habsburg due to his extraordinary talent and potential, he knew that the count had lowered himself to associate with him.

"Indeed, with such strength, passing the organization's test should be no problem," the Shield-Bearing Strongman realized.

"Captain, so this young man is about to take the organization's test? He's practically one of us. We should help him," the Staff-Bearing Man said to the strongman.

It seemed that the so-called divine blood without side effects not only had side effects but also significant ones, just deeply hidden and not detectable by the nobles of Maister County.

This time, Ren's biggest gain was undoubtedly the talent points, but the two golden skill points were also of great significance.

(Note: Blood Rage Strike is a secret technique and cannot be improved through skill points.)



(Blood Rage Strike lv3 requirements: 1. Blood Rage Archery lv10 or higher (bow specialization can offset part of the level requirement); 2. Strength 22 or higher, Agility 26 or higher, Constitution 20 or higher.)



Next, Ren examined his attribute panel, noticing the remaining 8 attribute points, 1 skill point, and 2 golden skill points, a smile spreading across his face.

[Ding! Host's Apothecary profession level has increased to lv5, triggering a special class change to Supreme Poison Master (Supernatural)!]



[To change to Supreme Poison Master (Supernatural), the following conditions must be met: 1. Apothecary or Poisoner profession lv5 or higher; 2. Spirit 18 or higher; 3. Mastery of three or more rare poison-making conditions.]



[Do you wish to change to Supreme Poison Master (Supernatural)?]



[Note: Changing to Supreme Poison Master (Supernatural) will override the Apothecary profession panel.]



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