Chapter 233: Consecutive Level-Ups

Chapter 233: Consecutive Level-Ups



Ren immediately chose 'Yes' without hesitation.

[Ding! Successful Class Change!]



[Supreme Poison Master (Extraordinary) successfully unlocked! Constitution -2, Agility +1, Spirit +2! Obtain Supreme Poison Master (Extraordinary) core skills: Fatal Poison Level 1 (Passive) and Poison Resistance Level 1 (Passive).]



[Fatal Poison Level 1 (Passive): Due to your extensive research in poison crafting, your poisons deal an additional 30% damage. Additionally, the difficulty of countering your poisons with antidotes or dispelling spells like 'Exorcism' has increased slightly.]



[Poison Resistance Level 1 (Passive): Due to your long-term exposure to poisons, you have a strong resistance to ordinary poisons and a slightly improved resistance to virulent and above-level poisons.]



Damn! Constitution -2?

Ren stared at the class change notification in disbelief. He rubbed his eyes and read it again.

It seemed that during the specific assessment process, the Swordbearer Organization's personnel would provide targeted cultivation suggestions and arrange corresponding special training based on the characteristics of those who passed the assessment.

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Ren had initially planned to bring Matteo, but now with Jennifer's new business channel, it was obviously a better choice.

When it came to business matters, Jennifer had extensive experience, and he didn't need to worry or interfere.

"The Royal Academy?" Ren was a bit surprised and asked for confirmation.

Ren woke up early and began contemplating his attribute allocation strategy.

"However, this Poison Resistance is quite useful."

The system promptly notified him:

However, two things were certain.

Ren looked at the bottom of the panel, which displayed the remaining attribute points: 2, remaining skill points: 6, and golden skill points: 2.

During this time, the name had been changed several times. Initially, it seemed to be called the Guardian Knights, affiliated with the Dragon Empire's Royal Family. Now, it had been changed to the Swordbearers, nominally under the command of the Imperial Military Department. However, the records also stated that they were still led by the Imperial Royal Family.

Ren's heart filled with joy! As expected, just like the previous time, these could be converted into experience points.

[Ding! Host is surrounded by a large amount of unknown absorbable energy. Do you wish to absorb it? (Note: It can be converted into specified job experience points.)]



Of course, the cultivation of the direct lineage was an ongoing process that wouldn't yield results in just a day or two.

As for the functions of the Swordbearer Organization, if described in a sentence, it would be to safeguard the Dragon Empire.

One of the advantages of being from a noble family with a long heritage was that, through generations of cultivation and accumulation, they often possessed sufficient knight-level combat power.

Hearing this, Ren was taken aback and smiled, saying, "No need, Jennifer. We can split it evenly, and you can keep my share for now."

As Bishop Shane began his incantation, many of the pale blue-robed adepts also joined in, their voices filling the entire prayer hall with fervent prayers!

Since Ren had received the Golden Conch Medal, according to the privileges of the medal, Bishop Shane agreed to his request and would dispatch two Temple Knights to temporarily station there for a period.

For Ren, better treatment was naturally something he sought.

Apparently, the beautiful woman accompanying him to the Goddess of Wind and Sea Church's award ceremony had solidified the close relationship between the Crowley family and him.

After the award ceremony, there was a banquet, and after exchanging pleasantries with the other nobles, Ren had a private meeting with Bishop Shane and Archdeacon Rudolf.

The duration was two months.

Ren's face lit up with joy, and he bowed slightly to Bishop Shane once more to express his gratitude.

As for higher levels, they were beyond Bishop Shane's authority to grant.

To upgrade Shockwave to Intermediate Rikudo, you need to spend 2 skill points on Tokkar Hammer Technique, raising it to level 14, and then spend another 2 skill points on Bear King Breath Technique, also raising it to level 14 or higher.

"Here's what I'm thinking. I want to change the name of this commerce to 'Iron Hammer and Rose Commerce.' Then, I'll sell 40% of the shares. For potential partners, someone like the Wiggins Commerce..."

Of course, Ren mainly thought this was a good thing. After all, he couldn't always stay in Maister County to protect the Crowley family. As long as he didn't cause any problems, the beautiful woman and the Crowley family wouldn't face any significant issues.

The small text in the lower right corner of the icon also changed:

Those who pass the assessment and join the Swordbearer Organization will undergo a training period lasting several months, half a year, or even longer.

After this trip to Minster, Ren might not return to the county city for a short period.

"But according to several noble families they're close to, one of them joined the Imperial Swordbearer Organization and soon after went to study at the Imperial Royal Academy for a period."

The beautiful woman, Jennifer, entered and said, "Darling, it's about time. We should leave for the Goddess Church's award ceremony."

Calculating the time, Has should be arriving in a few days.

So, Ren immediately thought, "Yes!" and the dense blue energy was absorbed by him.

According to Ren's current strength, passing the entry exam for the Imperial Swordmaster Organization should not be a problem.

The main reason was that Ren was still a little worried about leaving the County City this time.

The Goddess's Blessing? Could it be the same as last time?

Moreover, with the addition of these nobles or wealthy merchants, Jennifer's new commerce guild would greatly increase in strength. Many businesses and transportation routes that were previously impossible would now be feasible.

Unfortunately, if he were to join the Goddess Church, Ren knew that such an opportunity might only come around once every few years! This time, it was not only because he had eradicated the Black Flame Cult's lair but also because the Goddess Church happened to want to hold him up as an example, further expanding their influence.

Intermediate Rikudo!

However, the information showed that the Imperial Swordmasters mainly dealt with some of the more tricky or unsolvable problems within the Imperial Administrative Departments, such as cults and special events.

"A school of thought?" Ren pondered.

The root of this problem was essentially because he had just been granted the title of Baron, and his family background was not strong enough. He did not have any formal knights under his command.

With that, the safety of the Crowley Family in Maister County was basically no longer a concern for Ren.

Because the families of the dead nobles also knew that without the approval of Count Habsburg and the opposition of Bishop Shane, convening a Noble Assembly would be meaningless.

Ren couldn't help but smile! Soon, Ren noticed that the icon for the Tokkar Hammer Technique Rikudo, 'Shockwave', had undergone a subtle change on the Weapon Master (Legendary) panel.

After all, according to the rules of the Goddess Church, even the recipients of the Golden Conch Medal were not allowed to do this.

"Does advancing to Advanced Rikudo require 2 Golden Skill Points?"

"Regarding the information you asked me to gather about the Imperial Swordmaster's examination, it's almost complete. Most of it is from the Axson Auction House, and some is from other nobles in Maister."

"Baron Ren, I heard that you are about to go to Minster to take the Imperial Swordmaster's examination. Here is another blessing from the Goddess." Bishop Shane looked at Ren with a smile and said.

With this added to Supreme Poison Master, he could level up at least four times.

Seeing this, Ren realized that the Imperial Swordmaster Organization had a long history, and no wonder the members of the Fish Dragon Squad had mentioned that the Navy's 'Tide Riders' special department was modeled after the 'Swordmasters'.

"Oh? Let me see." Ren raised his eyebrows, obviously showing more interest in this information than in business matters.

So, they set their sights on Jennifer, hoping to strengthen their connection with her.

"Also, this medal, in addition to the solidified Divine Spell 'Detect Evil', also has a solidified Divine Spell 'Exorcism'. However, it can only be used once, and after using it, it needs to be recharged before it can be used again." Rudolph explained.

Since none of the people he knew, including Hamilton, had ever taken the Imperial Swordmaster's examination, it was natural that he didn't know the specific format of the exam.

"Baron Ren, please keep this medal safe. In any place within the Empire, as long as there is a Goddess of Wind and Sea Church temple, you can seek and obtain assistance."

However, based on Trevor's previous information, Ren could generally confirm the authenticity of the content, although some parts were vague and lacked detail.

The beautiful woman handed over a stack of papers, and Ren couldn't help but feel a bit excited as he looked through them.

[Congratulations! Your Supreme Poison Master profession level has increased!]



Seeing this, Ren's eyes sparkled, and he couldn't help but think.

"I see." Ren nodded, now understanding a little more.

[Congratulations! You have comprehended the Intermediate Rikudo of Tokkar Hammer Technique: Shockwave!]



Perhaps the Goddess Church wanted to send a signal to the other nobles in Maister County, showing that those who help the Goddess Church fight against evil will receive gifts from the Goddess.

When he saw this, Ren secretly guessed the Imperial Swordmaster Organization's training strategy.

As for hiring foreign knights, their reliability was questionable, and it would be difficult to cultivate and promote them in the long term.

Listening to the beautiful woman's confident speech, Ren nodded repeatedly.

"In the many battles against the Black Flame Cult, Baron Ren has made outstanding contributions, especially this time, when he directly destroyed the Black Flame Cult's lair in Maister County and killed the Cult High Priestess!"

This time, Ren did not suffer from his usual indecisiveness. By adding the points to either Apprentice Mage or Beastmaster, he could only gain a single level of reward.

"I believe these goods from the other side of the sea will have a good market in Minster."

"Poison power increased by 30%, huh! Is the system trying to push me towards becoming a Lime Sword Saint or a Poison Sword Saint?"

"Also, um... I want Jenny to accompany you to Minster. With these nobles and wealthy merchants joining, we will have enough strength to transport the goods to Minster for sale."

As the remaining skill points decreased from 6 to 2, and the golden skill points from 2 to 1, a vast memory of hammer technique training and the mighty Bear King Breath Technique training flooded into Ren's mind.

"Wow! Five levels in one go! This makes Ren feel an overwhelming urge to cling to the Goddess's thigh!"

"Knock knock knock!"

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Bishop!"

The first point was that if one passed the retake, the resources they obtained and the treatment they received would be of a completely different caliber compared to those who passed the initial trial. In other words, those who passed the retake would receive better resources and more targeted cultivation.

(Note: Shockwave is a Technique and cannot be improved through skill points.) (To upgrade Shockwave to Advanced Technique, the following conditions must be met: 1. Tokkar Hammer Technique level 16 or higher (Hammer specialization can offset some level requirements); 2. Bear King Breath Technique level 16 or higher; 3. Consume 2 Golden Skill Points.) Just the addition of the word 'Advanced' represented a qualitative improvement!

When Ren regained his composure, he noticed a crucial system prompt that had quietly appeared:

"Don't refuse. You've already invested a lot in acquiring those rare minerals," Ren waved his hand, stopping the beautiful woman from saying more.

Although he had uprooted the Black Flame Cult, he had also offended many nobles during the process, and there might be some who had slipped through the net.

This gathering was clearly on a larger scale and more solemn than the previous one.

"Hmm? Oh, right! I almost forgot about this." Ren suddenly realized. Soon, dressed in a carefully prepared outfit by Jennifer, the beautiful woman, they both attended the award ceremony held by the Goddess Church.

"By the way, Jennifer, didn't you say there were two of them?"

Bishop Shane eloquently explained while holding up a medal the size of a woman's fist, shimmering with golden light, from the tray carried by an attendant beside him.

The Golden Conch Medal was slightly larger than the Silver Conch Medal from before, and it also featured a vivid conch design, bringing it to life!

Externally, the Eagle Federation often engaged in the collection, competition, or confrontation for specific resources, or battled against exotic tribes beyond the Empire's borders.

Firstly, the Imperial Swordmaster organization had a long history, established shortly after the founding of the Dragon Empire, with a history of over 1800 years.

Isn't that where Clara went?

The beautiful woman seemed to recall something and said, "Dear, there used to be someone from Maister County who joined the Imperial Swordmasters, but later, their entire family migrated to the provincial capital, Minster."

For example, when he went to Minster, he also planned to bring along the Lynx Battlehound, Bloodfeather Eagle Beast, and Black Horse. During the examination days, he would need someone trustworthy to take care of them.

[Ding! 3957 Supreme Experience Points converted. Please choose to enhance Wizard Apprentice (Supreme) / Beastmaster (Supreme) / Supreme Poison Master.]



If that were the case, then he... As Ren continued flipping through the materials, he found that there was very little information about the retake for the Swordmaster examination.

The second point was that only those who passed the retake would have the authority to form their own squads in the later stages.

If the Naval Tide Riders were limited to the imperial maritime domain, then the Swordmasters operated throughout the entire domain, and even beyond.

Alright, he was sure he hadn't misread.

Therefore, during the meeting, Ren made a request.

The corridors on both sides and the surroundings of the hall were adorned with colorful flowers, and although it was only the Month of Vitality, the Goddess Church's divine spells made the flowers bloom brilliantly.

As soon as Ren selected Supreme Poison Master, five consecutive system prompts appeared instantly:

"Jennifer, what are you thinking?" Ren asked, pondering.

This was similar to how the Black Flame Cult and the noble families closely associated with it had been intertwined.

Feeling a bit speechless, Ren shook his head and continued reading. There were two core skills, which was quite impressive.

An elder, clad in a light blue robe with thick golden borders and holding a staff, stood at the front of the hall beneath the Goddess relief, gazing at Ren and Jennifer as they entered.

Additionally, the day before yesterday, Ren had written a letter to Has Klein in Roseby County's Lachmond Fishing Port, hoping that he would have the time to stay in Maister for a while.

"As for you, my dear, just sign your name, and you'll get fifty percent of the profits. The rest, I'll split with them." The beautiful woman spoke with a sharp gleam in her eyes when it came to business matters.

With three knights of their caliber, dealing with some ambushers lurking in the shadows should be manageable.

In fact, he had been pondering this question for the past few days, but it was only today that his thoughts became more thorough.

Regarding the incident at Baron Elliott's underground hall involving over a dozen dead nobles, due to the intervention of the two Swordbearers, it didn't cause any significant ripples.

Among the remaining attributes, an astonishing 13 points were gained, a two-digit number! However, he still needed to figure out how to allocate and utilize these points after returning home and giving it some careful thought.

[Congratulations! Your Supreme Poison Master profession level has increased!]



"My child, may the Goddess bless you."

"Oh, dear, there's one more thing."

Ever since then, he had been staying at the manor, focusing on improving his strength and rarely attending noble banquets or social events. He would either decline the invitations or have Jennifer, the beautiful woman, attend on his behalf.

At this moment, a knock sounded on the door.

If one could receive the blessing of the Goddess every few days, why bother joining the Swordbearers? Otherwise, he might as well stay in the Goddess Church!

Compared to the Imperial Navy's Tide Riders, the Black Flame Church had a much shorter history, reportedly only about six hundred years.

After Jennifer collected these materials, she spent a considerable amount of time and energy discerning their authenticity. Although she couldn't guarantee complete reliability, the overall direction was still accurate, or she wouldn't have brought this matter to Ren's attention.

Even the Crowley family now had only one formal knight who was barely competent.

On the way back, in the luxurious carriage.

"Yes."

Due to the Empire's confidentiality regulations, many details were vaguely described, but one could still grasp the general outline of the Swordbearer organization from these indirect accounts.

"Thanks to the Goddess and Bishop Shane!" Ren respectfully accepted the medal with both hands, and with Jennifer's help, he immediately wore it on his chest.

"Targeted training, huh." Ren muttered to himself.

Additionally, Ren discovered that this examination was quite unique compared to the previous ennoblement examinations.

When interests reach a certain magnitude, as a combined entity of interests, they will act in unison in many matters.

Before coming here, Ren had also learned about the medal system of the Church of the Goddess of Wind and Sea from Archdeacon Rudolf, from the Iron Shell Medal, Bronze Shell Medal, Silver Conch Medal to this Golden Conch Medal.

"Come in!"

Lastly, it required the consumption of 1 Golden Skill Point.

He learned that this Golden Conch Medal was the highest-level medal that the Maister County Goddess Church could award.

The class change also weakens the body? No wonder it's called the Supreme Poison Master; this is truly deadly! Although it adds 2 points to Spirit and 1 point to Agility, considering the 2-point reduction in Constitution, overall, it only increased by 1 point.

This made Ren even more eager for the upcoming Swordbearer examination, as no one would dislike having a higher status.

The bishop gazed at Ren, holding a staff that emitted a rich, deep blue light. The next second, the dazzling blue light shot out, enveloping Ren's entire body! For a moment, Ren felt a cool and comfortable, strange energy continuously permeating his body under the dazzling blue glow.

"Oh?" Ren's eyebrows rose, and after a moment's thought, he immediately understood what was happening.

The next morning, the dawn broke.

Looking at the panel, Ren couldn't help but smile brightly as he saw the Supreme Poison Master profession level increase from Lv.1 (12/100) to Lv.6 (69/3000).

Within the icon, the hammer smashing the ground, the arc lines in front became denser and thicker, seemingly representing the enhanced Shockwave Power!

Shockwave (Intermediate Rikudo) Effect: A special exertion method that combines Primal Energy with multiple shockwaves, swinging the heavy hammer to deliver a strike with ultra-high-frequency vibrations.

This award ceremony was much grander than the previous one, with many nobles and high-ranking church members from the county city in attendance.

Currently, his strongest combat technique was still the Tokkar Hammer Technique, capable of using the Rikudo Shockwave. To further enhance his combat power, advancing the Shockwave Rikudo to the next level was the optimal choice.

The Weapon Master was of legendary caliber, while the Armorer was of ordinary caliber, so neither of them was on the list.

Ren nodded; this was indeed a good idea.

Ren nodded.

Soon, Ren arrived at the prayer hall of the temple, where the grand hall with its elaborate glass-carved arch roof was already filled with nobles from Maister County and high-ranking Temple Knights from the Goddess Church.

"In recognition of Baron Ren's outstanding contributions in dispelling evil, I, on behalf of the Goddess Church, bestow upon him the Golden Conch Medal!"

"Looks like it's impossible to improve the Tokkar Hammer Technique's Shockwave in the short term."

"Then, the next step is to enhance..."

"Patter~"

Just as Ren was pondering, a sound of flapping wings, not resembling Bloodfeather's, caught his attention from outside the window.

(End of Chapter)

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