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Chapter 27: Forging the Horse Shoe
Chapter 27: Forging the Horse Shoe
"Excuse me, Sir Hamilton, does this bounty hunter still require a license?" Rayn asked, puzzled.
"Haha, Rayn, it seems I need to explain this to you. If you were the offspring of a noble, of course, you wouldn't need this bounty hunter license. But for someone of common birth who aspires to rely on bounties as a source of income, having this license would be much more convenient."
"First, the bounty hunter license is valid across the Empire, allowing you to carry weapons day or night. Otherwise, according to the Imperial Law of Public Order, commoners can only keep weapons in their own homes, except in special circumstances."
"Additionally, if you ever accumulate a total bounty of over 100 gold coins, you can even apply for an intermediate bounty hunter certification, thereby gaining the privilege of horseback riding."
Rayn was momentarily stunned by this revelation. Official recognition for carrying weapons around the clock and horseback riding? These were originally privileges enjoyed by the nobility, and now bounty hunters could have them too?
Indeed, in this world, martial prowess was the best way to ascend the social ladder!
"However, the Empire has always tightly controlled the number of bounty hunters. Fortunately, I still have one recommendation slot available." Sir Hamilton continued.
Rayn's expression turned pensive. He was naturally very tempted by this bounty hunter slot. Armed and mounted, he could earn a substantial amount of gold coins, which, to some extent, was an indispensable part of his path to transcendence.
But since Sir Hamilton had already mentioned that the slot was scarce, it was clear that good things didn't fall from the sky! The message was implicit in his words.
Previously, it was due to circumstances beyond his control, and he simply couldn't afford it. But now, it was just a matter of paying a hefty tuition fee.
Rayn carefully tucked away the grey bag containing fifteen Imperial Gold Coins and bid farewell to Hamilton, leaving the town administration building.
"By the way, Rayn, you haven't taken the Oath of Allegiance as a Squire yet, have you?" Hamilton asked.
Even if he became a Manor Guard or a Night Watchman, his salary alone would not be enough for his cultivation.
Little did he know that the leader of the Jackal Gang, Cole, was actually Blackbeard's brother.
After Hamilton's explanation, Rayn quickly understood that the Imperial Nobles were very keen on having their Squires become administrative personnel in the kingdom's power departments.
With the "large sum" in hand, Rayn felt incredibly happy, but the thought of the Jackal Gang's threat dampened his spirits.
"Thank you, Sir Hamilton, for clearing my doubts. And in return for your kindness, I agree to join the Night Watch."
Before Rayn could finish his sentence, Hamilton burst into laughter.
Now that he had money, he could fully learn the true forging techniques from Blacksmith Boris.
The meeting ended on a harmonious note.
Hmm! Speaking of the blacksmith's shop, yes!
However, it was still early, not yet nine o'clock, so Rayn decided to head to the blacksmith's shop to gain more experience in his profession.
"But if I need you for something, Rayn, you must respond immediately."
"Of course, the training for servants at the Habsburg Manor is excellent, and you can also learn archery." Hamilton seemed well-informed about the servant training, knowing that archery was included in the curriculum.
With this, his family would no longer worry about his future, and the pressure would be lifted, improving everyone's mood. At the same time, it would allow him to make full use of these two gold coins.
"Of course, Sir Hamilton."
This was the information barrier caused by different social classes! "To put it simply, it's about having different levels of initiative. You can be the Defender Knight for many people, but you can only be the Squire for one person! You'll understand this later." Hamilton thought for a moment and explained.
Shouldn't it be, "My vassal's vassal, not my vassal?"
Rayn pondered and realized that he and Miss Clara had not conducted any form of oath of allegiance.
He needed to improve his strength! Previously, he lacked funds, but now that he had money, Rayn naturally wanted to improve his family's living conditions.
"Then go and improve your strength, preferably as a Defender Knight rather than swearing allegiance as a Squire." Hamilton said.
But it was worth it; if he could significantly increase his experience gain efficiency, it would not only rapidly raise his Blacksmith Apprentice profession level but also lay a solid foundation for crafting equipment later on.
The thought of this made Rayn's heart race with excitement.
So, Rayn turned left and right, quickly arriving at the blacksmith's shop!
As he entered, the rhythmic clanging of the blacksmith's hammer filled the air. The apprentices were busy with their tasks, while Blacksmith Boris was forging horse shoes, which immediately caught Rayn's attention.
This horse shoe forging, combined with hoof trimming, was a complete set!
(End of Chapter)
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