Chapter 238: Also, a Guaranteed Admission

Chapter 238: Also, a Guaranteed Admission



However, Janine and Agatha thought about it and decided to visit Rayn.

After all, the Iron Hammer and Rose Commerce, with the word 'Hammer', represented 'Baron Rayn', although nominally, the Crawley family was the largest shareholder.

But the two women knew better than anyone that Rayn was actually the biggest shareholder. Therefore, whether the business venture was successful or not, they should inform Rayn.

So, the two women took a carriage while the sun was still setting and arrived at the majestic entrance of the Imperial Swordbearer Myna Branch.

As soon as they arrived, they were startled by the bustling scene—over a dozen luxurious carriages were lined up in an orderly manner.

Each time a carriage reached the front gate, a butler-like figure would step out, hand over an invitation to the guard at the gate, say a few words, and then quickly return to the carriage and depart.

Naturally, the next carriage would take its place and repeat the process.

Rayn and Veronica walked up the main thoroughfare of the city, Levinworth Street.

A middle-aged Grand Knight observed Rayn in the crowd, marveling at the rare sight. It had been almost five or six years since such a situation had occurred. It was a personal directive from Admiral Edward himself.

There was no arrogance!

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The two gradually made their way to a spot near the top of the hill.

Additionally, Janine had purchased a residence and a shop in the name of the new commerce. It would serve as a temporary base for them and Matteo.

"Verrie, you have to work hard!"

Rayn and Verrie did not use their Limit Break or secret techniques. Instead, they engaged in a conventional sparring match, as it was a friendly competition.

The one you've been waiting for!

Rayn couldn't help but feel delighted.

At the same time, a warm current pumped by his heart instantly washed away his fatigue. Half an hour later, both Rayn and Angus were sweating profusely, but their eyes shone brightly, indicating that they had gained a lot from the sparring.

One of them was a robust man with a sword and shield named Angus, a Grand Knight, around twenty-six or twenty-seven years old. It was said that he had previously served in the Imperial Army.

"Sir Rayn, thank you for your mercy."

So, the two sat on the ground, their feet dangling over the viewing platform. Veronica leaned lightly against Rayn, and they remained silent, watching the sunset slowly descend over the vast plain. Janine and Agatha, who had been eagerly waiting, finally saw Rayn and Veronica approach leisurely after nightfall.

However, at this moment, his 'Lockeon Axe Shield Technique' also smoothly improved to lv5.

What a pity! Although he was a skilled soldier in the Imperial Army, he didn't seem reckless.

"Rayn, I'll head back now." Veronica glanced at the two women and said with a smile.

Seeing the system prompt, Rayn nodded.

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There was no way to avoid the spotlight!

One by one, they lined up.

Rayn had thought that with the power of that hammer, the opponent would avoid him. But to his surprise, there were actually people willing to spar with him. He had underestimated the enthusiasm and ambition of the youth.

"Additionally, Rayn from Maister, who performed exceptionally in the preliminary test and was the only one to defeat the Obsidian Golem, has been recognized by the Imperial Swordbearer Myna Branch."

Upon returning to his room, Rayn remembered that he hadn't checked the system prompt from defeating the Obsidian Golem earlier: [Your skill Tokkar Hammer Technique has improved. Experience +981]



These scattered memories of axe and shield combat training flashed through Rayn's mind, quickly integrating into his muscle memory. It was as if he had dedicatedly practiced the Lockeon Axe Shield Technique for over a year.

For a moment, the two women exchanged glances, their expressions filled with astonishment.

"Chris, wait, let me ask Sir Rayn first."

Janine and Agatha, the 'rural' noble ladies, were treated with utmost respect by the nobles of Myna, the provincial capital. They were considered the 'white gloves' of Sir Rayn, the promising Swordbearer.

"After the formal Swordbearer qualification test is completed in three days, I'd like to know if we can directly inquire about the conditions for exchanging Metal Magic."

"Janine (Agatha), did you hear that?"

Rayn didn't mind the attention and went to choose a training weapon, but a flash of insight crossed his mind.

Hearing the man's words, Rayn's smile grew brighter.

Rayn had a good impression of these people; they were all from the army and formed a small group. The core of the group was Angus, the robust man with a sword and shield and a Grand Knight's strength.

This only piqued her curiosity further! As the carriage moved forward, Janine and Agatha's carriage followed the flow, and they soon heard the butler's words from the carriage in front: ".Please deliver this invitation to Baron Rayn of Maister, and this one to Miss Evelyn of Rosby County."

He couldn't help but pause at the words 'Baron Rayn' on the invitation.

At this moment, after seeing Rayn spar with everyone, Angus couldn't contain his eagerness. He approached, his voice deep and resonant:

"Thank you.

"As the group eagerly stepped forward, hoping to spar with him, Ren's heart was filled with joy.

Ren had a very fulfilling three days.

"Clang!"

Although the two women were still confused by Ren's explanation, when they heard the latter part, they immediately took out their invitation letters, searching through them one by one.

Even though he only used a single strike, the experience points rewarded by the system were not low.

It was an unexpected stroke of luck! No need to rush!

However, such a situation rarely occurred.

(Note: The experience points for the aforementioned skills have been increased by 30% due to the exclusive talent 'Basic Extraordinary Insight'. Weapon Master (Legendary) experience points +38.)



"You two, wait a moment, let me..."

Meanwhile, the new commerce guild also signed long-term supply or cooperation agreements with the shops and guilds controlled by these nobles.

As for the others, there were some who were veteran knights with secondary apprentice wizard training, and some who were purely apprentice wizards taking the examination, but their numbers were relatively small.

As he approached, he was surprised to see several well-built young men with slightly tanned skin already training.

Upon further thought, Ren realized that this was probably because he had exerted himself in using the Intermediate Rikudo for the first time.

With Ren's help, the new commerce guild had already completed their sales mission for the goods they brought.

Suddenly, a memory fragment of training in axe and shield combat flashed into Ren's mind.

Ren politely replied, "Of course, it would be my honor!"

Seeing Verrie eventually losing due to exhaustion, the young men nearby exchanged glances, all of them believing that Ren was intentionally going easy on him.

Ren glanced at the system prompt: [Your skill 'Lockeon Axe Shield Technique' has improved. Experience points +431.]



The next morning, Ren arrived at the training room in this building.

After forty-five minutes of continuous sparring with four robust young men, even with Ren's high Constitution of twenty-nine points, he felt a bit tired.

This allowed the two women to quickly establish connections with many noble heirs, and their business matters gradually got on track.

The next second, Verrie swiftly took a step forward, and his hand drew a semi-circular arc, slashing downward at a forty-five-degree angle towards Ren, delivering a heavy blow!

"Yes, Janine," Agatha said, glancing at the invitation letter in Janine's hand, nodding in agreement.

Hearing the words 'Maister' and 'Ren' from the two women, they exchanged glances, both saying in unison:

Lying on the bed, Ren's face showed contemplation.

It was possible! At this rate, he could soon acquire an 'Experience NPC'.

A piercing sound of metal clashing filled the air.

The guards were also surprised.

"Everyone, please be patient, take turns, I believe everyone will have a chance," Ren smiled and said.

These vigorous young men were the perfect targets for his experience. Immediately, Ren looked at them! However, to his disappointment, as his gaze swept past them, they all lowered their heads and whispered among themselves.

The provincial capital's count family, their status should be below the Maister's Count Habbs, right? The two women couldn't help but marvel. For a moment, Janine and Agatha were even more perplexed and curious.

Soon after, they fell into a deep sleep.

After all, there were many who passed the examination, not just him. On the way, they also heard that the pass rate was around thirty to forty percent.

Ren could guess what the other person was thinking.

Ren firmly blocked the opponent's heavy blow with his greatsword.

"Ding ding clang clang!"

"By the way, Janine, Agatha, the trade matters might not be as difficult as you think," Ren pointed to the pile of invitation letters in the carriage, which were already half a meter high, and continued, "These are invitations from nobles who want me to attend their events. You two, take a look and see if there are any potential partners you'd like to cooperate with. I should be able to introduce you to them."

At that moment, the red-haired beauty Elena and Veronica arrived at the training room together. The first thing they saw was Ren and Angus deeply gazing at each other.

"Next, we just need to wait for the Black Horse to complete its mutation and evolve into a Ferocious Beast. Then, I can change jobs and become a Beastmaster. It should be about time, right?"

After all, facing a young man who could defeat an obsidian golem with a single blow, he was undoubtedly the top candidate. It would be a lie to say he wasn't paying attention.

The group of young people who passed the examination gathered again, and standing before them was still the familiar middle-aged grand knight.

Instantly, the ground, cleaned by the water, became dry.

"Clang!"

"Sir Ren, do you need to rest?"

As Ren's remaining attribute points decreased from 13 to 12, he added a point to his Constitution, restoring it to 30 points.

"Weapon Master (Legendary) is my core combat profession, and I can't slack off in improving my various Extraordinary Combat Techniques. If I can master the 'Lockeon Axe Shield Technique', I'll have one more way to deal with enemies."

Ren's reaction was swift, and he immediately raised his shield to block the attack.

This Ren from Maister County, in this afternoon alone, should have received at least thirty invitations, right?

Ren, a young man, couldn't help but wonder what exactly he had done to attract the attention of so many provincial capital nobles, all vying to invite him.

As they both nodded in agreement, a butler from the next carriage approached, allowing them to hear more clearly.

The Swordbearer Division, of course, had an outdoor training ground, but it was only accessible to official personnel. Therefore, even if they wanted to go, they would have to wait until two days later when the formalities were completed.

Indeed!

With a 30% boost from his exclusive talent, 'Basic Extraordinary Insight,' having a skilled opponent like Verrie as a sparring partner would yield a considerable amount of experience.

Of course, if it weren't for his Intermediate talent and mastery of Intermediate Rikudo, he wouldn't have been able to unleash such a powerful strike! Unfortunately, advancing Intermediate Rikudo required Gold Skill Points, and enhancing talents demanded even rarer Talent Points. Shaking off his thoughts, Ren recalled the situation during the preliminary exam earlier in the day.

After all, they had never seen an Obsidian Golem before and were unfamiliar with its strength, making it difficult to compare.

The feeling of swinging the hammer with such fluidity and satisfaction was still exhilarating, even now, causing his blood to rush and his whole body to feel excited.

Basically, Ren spent the day in the training room, sparring with others and quickly improving his Lockeon Axe Shield Technique. In the evening, he attended three different noble's banquets with Janine and Agatha.

Indeed, the power of Ren's hammer strike during the exam left a deep impression on their minds.

"First of all, congratulations to all of you for passing the Imperial Swordbearer Selection and becoming honorable Imperial Black Iron Rank Swordbearers," he said with a smile.

Although the shop's location wasn't in the most bustling area, it still exceeded her initial task goal.

Ren smiled slightly, instantly understanding Veronica's intention. He quietly recited an incantation, casting the Magic Heat Touch, and lightly dragged his hand across the freshly washed floor.

What? Exempt from the second exam?

"This... there's something I'd like to discuss with Lord Ren."

Seeing that his Lockeon Axe Shield Technique had reached level 4 (453/1000), Ren's eyes lit up. He was already halfway to level 4!

He expected the other party to stare him down, and then approach to indicate a desire to spar.

"Lord Ren, please teach me!"

Moreover, Janine looked at the noble emblems on the carriages ahead, each belonging to different noble families.

Where could one find such a top-notch sparring partner with such a 'kind and approachable' attitude?

Upon seeing Ren's arrival, the guards at the entrance bowed slightly and said, "Lord Ren, several nobles have sent you invitations. Please accept them."

Additionally, among those who passed the exam, there were eight Grand Knights, which made Ren marvel at the increased number of talented individuals within the province.

Only one butler came down, delivering one or several invitation letters to the guards before leaving.

The other party must have thought that Ren didn't value them enough to fight with a secondary weapon.

Seeing the two women waiting under the streetlamp, Ren was surprised and asked, "Janine, Agatha, is there an urgent matter?"

In their eyes, the young Lord Ren was surprisingly easy to get along with!

"Alright," the guard raised his eyebrows, nodded, and said.

Swordbearer Minster Division, Newcomer Tower Hall.

"Lord Ren, aren't you skilled with a two-handed war hammer? Why..."

After a few minutes, Verrie became exhausted, and Ren seized the opportunity to strike with his shield, sending him flying several meters away.

"Verrie, I'm also quite familiar with axe and shield combat," Ren said with a smile as he picked up the axe and shield from the weapon rack.

"Don't worry, I won't use the hammer today," Ren assured.

"Lord Ren, I also admire your skills..."

At this point, the middle-aged Grand Knight paused, glanced around, and continued, "Ren Calan, you are exempt from the second exam and will be directly appointed as a Swordbearer Captain, enjoying the treatment of a Bronze Rank Swordbearer."

Since the Swordbearer Division prohibited outsiders, Ren thought for a moment and said, "Janine, Agatha, let's discuss this in the carriage."

In previous years, after the Swordbearer Qualification Test, the adults who passed would naturally receive attention from numerous nobles in the provincial capital.

In the carriage.

According to others, this young man was a rare Scroll Master, and using scrolls was not considered a violation.

"Alright," Verrie said, clearly not fully convinced but still nodding.

"Okay, get some rest early."

Facing Verrie's strike, Ren secretly praised his skill, impressed by his level.

Ten minutes passed, and it was the second person's turn. Half an hour later, the third one... This one had more endurance, although still not as good as Ren.

The others standing at a distance approached with smiles, eager to join the sparring.

It didn't seem like they had just finished the exam, as the carriages hadn't left yet.

Further up was the Griffin Platform, with guards posted every five steps and ten steps, creating a heavily guarded path.

How could Lord Ren, who had just arrived in the provincial capital, receive so many invitations from nobles? Even passing the Swordmaster Qualification Test couldn't explain this!

As the highest administrator of the entire Minster Province, it was only natural for the Minster Duke's office to occupy the best location in the province.

Li Hua and Zhang Wei were surprised that Ren was so easy to talk to, and even those who were initially tense relaxed.

With just one strike, Ren felt that his opponent was slightly inferior in terms of strength and agility, but his mastery of great sword combat techniques was evident, clearly reaching an expert level.

Before Vieri could formally enter the field, several robust young men spoke up, "Lord Ren, I'm from Bobini County. I'd like to have the opportunity to learn from you."

"Lord Ren, please go easy on us, or Vieri won't be able to withstand a single blow." They laughed.

However, the only slight disappointment was that the strongest among them, Angus, the sword and shield warrior, wasn't present.

Veronica chose a secluded corner and, instead of sitting on the bench, playfully walked forward and cast a Water Flow Technique, cleaning the edge of the floating platform.

(Note: The above skill experience has been enhanced by the exclusive talent 'Basic Rikudo' by 30%.) [You have gained 338 experience points from the Master Blacksmith (Legendary) after a battle.]



Two majestic domed buildings loomed ahead, and according to a nearby citizen, one was the Governor's Mansion, and the other was the Cathedral of the Goddess of Wind and Sea.

As Ren was still hesitating about which combat technique to practice, a well-built young man approached and said, "Lord Ren, I'm Vieri from Bobini County. I greatly admire your remarkable performance during the examination, and I wonder if I have the honor to learn from you here."

When facing the obsidian golem's stone attacks, the young man managed to block them with his shield, giving off a sense of unwavering solidity, indicating considerable strength.

The invitations were mostly concentrated on a certain adult.

Three days later.

However, when Ren saw the thick stack of invitations, he was still startled.

The two of them stopped at a nearby citizen's viewing platform, which offered a panoramic view of the entire plain.

But there was no way he could level up by sparring with a pig-headed hammer. His Tokkar Hammer Technique was already at level 14. Soon, the two stood in the center of the field, Ren with his axe and shield, and Vieri with his two-handed great sword.

"Agatha, isn't this Viscount Octus we're looking for? The Golden Chrysanthemum Commerce is backed by him," Janine exclaimed.

Ren's level 4 axe and shield combat skills made Vieri a perfectly matched opponent.

"Hey, Janine, isn't that Earl Owens the supporter of the massive Nikolin Commerce?"

Two people left a deep impression on him.

The two fought faster and faster, and soon, the sound of clashing weapons filled the air.

Ren and Veronica had come to appreciate the scenery of Myester and naturally wouldn't reveal their identities as they headed to these places.

Hearing Ren's words, everyone relaxed, and immediately, one of them was chosen to spar with Ren.

I'll take on all of you alone!

"Idiot! Lord Ren is just worried about you getting hurt." A young man beside them patted Vieri's shoulder.

"It's probably because I passed the Swordmaster Qualification Test. My speed is quite fast." Ren didn't know how to explain to the two girls, who weren't skilled in combat, how he had knocked down the obsidian golem with a single blow.

Just as the two girls were puzzled.

Janine couldn't help but think, Lord Ren, we've been waiting anxiously, but you're here flirting.

This is the treatment of a genius! Passing the preliminary and final exams with just one blow, and even confirming the treatment!

The two girls exchanged a glance, seeing surprise and confusion in each other's eyes.

Among those who passed the examination, the majority were Peak Knights, nearly twenty of them.

Without a quick move to defeat Vieri, the others pointed their weapons at him with disdainful expressions! Instead, they kept feeding Vieri moves, allowing him to fight with abandon until he was exhausted and defeated.

"Hmm."

This left the young man named Vieri puzzled, and he asked:

At first, those who had just passed the examination remained silent, as if digesting the senior grand knight's words, but soon, like water being boiled, the entire atmosphere erupted with excitement!

Upon seeing Ren enter, the group immediately looked up, their attention focused on him.

Another young man named Nereo approached, a graceful figure who was the son of a marquis from Myester and a level 3 wizard apprentice. He had effortlessly torn open a Spider Web Spell scroll, slowing down the obsidian golem, and easily passed the test.

This time, the opponent only gave a card to the servant, specifically inviting Baron Ren, not anyone else. Additionally, the butler was from the Plank Earl Family.

He became a captain directly? Many were so envious that their eyes nearly turned red! Ren was slightly startled, not expecting to be a guaranteed admission.

After the crowd whispered for a while, the senior grand knight finally called out, "Silence!"

"What will be distributed later is your personal Swordbearer Emblem, so please take good care of it." The senior grand knight pointed to the tray covered in black cloth held by the attendant and continued.

"The emblem is not only your proof as a Swordbearer but also your pass to enter various Swordbearer departments. If you wish to exchange special items in the future, you'll also need the emblem for inquiries and exchanges."

(End of Chapter)

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