Chapter 270: Blade Storm!

Chapter 270: Blade Storm!



The underground intelligence hall's message was quickly transmitted through specialized pipelines to the task hall.

Compared to the brightly lit intelligence hall, the task hall had fewer staff members, but there were still some on duty.

After receiving the urgent message, the female staff member who had been yawning became alert and immediately delivered the intelligence marked as urgent to the room of the Deputy Administrator, Olenna.

Today, it was Deputy Administrator Umaz's turn to be on duty. However, his shift was different from those in the intelligence hall, as he would rarely encounter such situations.

Soon after, Administrator Olenna, who had been resting at home, was summoned to the room of the Myester County Governor.

Task Hall, Administrator Umaz's Office.

"Administrator Umaz, you wanted to see me?"

"Yes, Olenna, there's something I'd like to discuss with you." Umaz directly handed over the two urgent reports from the intelligence hall to the capable young woman.

Olenna took the reports and quickly skimmed through them. After a few minutes, she frowned and asked, "What do you mean, Administrator Umaz?"

"I suggest that Baron Rain temporarily halts the mission to kill the 'Bloodburner' Laksoor."

"Originally, this mission was rated as a two-star golden rank, but based on the strength displayed by the opponent this time and the potential influence of the Serpent Sect's emissary, the difficulty of this task has increased significantly, and a reevaluation is necessary."

Umaz's expression turned solemn, and after a brief pause, he continued, "I believe this task's difficulty has reached the level of a three-and-a-half-star golden rank."

"Even as a precaution, I suggest that the other three-star golden rank task, 'Uncover the Truth Behind the Meyster Attack,' should also be temporarily halted."

"I propose that we keep only the one-star golden rank task, 'Protect the Myester County Governor.'"

Administrator Olenna thought for a moment and asked, "Administrator, what's the suggestion from the intelligence hall?"

"That slippery Colin wrote that Baron Rain should decide on his own." Umaz stood up, annoyed.

At the same time, he handed over Colin's annotations on the two reports to Olenna.

After pondering for a while, Olenna said, "I think we can convey Colin's suggestion to Baron Rain."

"Thank you, Administrator Umaz, for the reminder, but I believe in Baron Rain's strength."

Olenna raised the report from the observer, Olenna, from Wales County, and said:

"If I hadn't received this report, I might have agreed with your opinion, Administrator. However, now I think we should trust this miracle-creating Baron Rain."

"You forgot that even when facing the titled knight-level 'Sea Piercing Spear,' Baron Rain managed to retreat safely."

"Moreover, Meyster is Baron Rain's hometown, and I believe letting him decide whether to continue is the best choice."

After listening to his deputy's words, Umaz fell into deep thought.

He paced back and forth in the room, deep in contemplation.

After a long while, he finally nodded and said, "Alright! Since both you and Colin have the same opinion, we'll arrange it this way."

"However, later, we'll adjust the reward level for the mission to kill 'Bloodburner' Laksoor to three and a half stars. If Baron Rain successfully kills the opponent, we can't let him receive less reward."

"Oh, and we'll send the intelligence to Baron Rain as soon as possible and ask if he has any other needs. We'll do whatever we can."

"Okay, Administrator Umaz, I'll go now!"

Wales County.

Temporary Camp.

According to Observer Olenna's message, after this battle, the remaining Black Flame Cult forces in Wales County would no longer pose any threat to the team. Naturally, Rain didn't need to consider the option of rushing through the night.

Especially after experiencing a major battle, including the Ascended Knight, everyone showed signs of exhaustion, not to mention the ordinary cavalry.

However, their eyes occasionally flashed with excitement and vigor, proving they were the victors.

After cleaning up the battlefield, the team, under Kraya's arrangement, had resumed their vigilance and rest.

As a golden rank Swordbearer, Rain had the advantage of calling for non-combat support, allowing the severely injured to be taken away by Olenna for treatment first, ensuring the team could still travel light.

Originally planning to consider his attribute points, Rain stood up when he saw Kraya approaching, knowing she had something to discuss with him.

"Rain, let's take a walk over here."

"Sure, Miss Kraya."

The two walked to a slightly secluded spot not far from the camp. Kraya looked at Rain with a curious and complex expression, asking, "Rain, "Rain, what's your strength like, or when did you become a Wizard?"

"Well, it was probably not long after I joined the Swordsmen Squad. I accidentally discovered that I had a rare affinity for metal elements, and later I became an official Wizard." Rain spoke as if he had just bought a pie from a pie shop.

After all, if he were to tell the truth, it would bring up Anna and make a simple matter more complicated.

"By the way, Miss Kraya, was what you used in the battle just now the secret technique of Arcadia Swordsmanship?" Rain awkwardly changed the subject.

Women are more sensitive to such matters, especially someone like Kraya, the daughter of a count. She gave Rain a bright glance and replied, "Yes, I used the secret technique 'First Arc Slash' of Arcadia Swordsmanship, and I've also mastered the 'Second Arc Slash'. But it's quite exhausting to use in battle. Even with secret techniques or techniques, one must consider their own stamina and use them sparingly."

Rain's eyebrows raised in interest at Kraya's words.

"From the name, it seems to be a progressive multi-stage secret technique? Then the subsequent techniques should be powerful, right?"

Kraya nodded, "Yes, after mastering the secret technique 'Third Arc Slash', you can then comprehend the technique 'Blade Storm'."

"But currently, I've only barely mastered the 'Third Arc Slash', and I'm not yet proficient. I'll need to continue practicing after I become a Senior Knight to master the technique," Kraya said with a hint of hesitation.

However, Kraya soon looked at Rain with suspicion and asked, "I gave you the Arcadia Swordsmanship scroll, Rain. Didn't you read it?"

"Well, I only read the techniques in the front. I haven't had time to read the rest yet." Rain replied, feeling a little embarrassed. He should have carefully read the Arcadia Swordsmanship scroll given to him by Kraya.

"Okay!" Kraya didn't seem to find any issue.

After all, Rain had just received it, and he had just gone through a major battle.

The two continued talking for a while, and the night's thin mist gradually dissipated.

Kraya's fair face, still slightly flushed from the battle, glowed with a faint crystalline sheen in the bright moonlight, exuding an extremely healthy and refreshing aura.

Rain, seeing Kraya's impressive figure, unconsciously compared her to the mature beauty Jennifer.

But soon, Rain realized that the two had completely different styles.

If mature beauty Jennifer was a ripe peach, then Kraya was a freshly bloomed rose, with a slightly immature feminine charm in her brows, but her long-cultivated demeanor was even more confident.

Kraya seemed to notice something, and her face turned even redder.

As a woman and a peak Knight, she naturally sensed Rain's gaze passing over certain protruding parts of her body.

"Rain, I... I have something else to do. I'll practice on my own." Kraya finished, then quickly left, almost as if fleeing.

After experiencing several battles, Kraya's attitude towards Rain was subtly changing. If someone else looked at her like this, she would think they were a lecher.

But with Rain, it made her heart race, her face turn red, and she felt a unique shyness, but she didn't get angry.

For a moment, she couldn't accept Rain's bold gaze.

"Okay, Miss Kraya," Rain replied, a little puzzled.

However, as Kraya turned, she exposed her firm and taut buttocks to Rain.

Years of Knight training meant that Kraya's buttocks didn't sway wildly but only trembled slightly, appearing exceptionally dense and firm.

Rain feasted his eyes!

After Kraya walked away, Rain calmed his emotions and refocused on swordsmanship.

He transformed the Tempered Fine Gold Ingot into a two-handed greatsword and began practicing Arcadia Swordsmanship in the open space.

At this moment, the system prompt sounded:

[You have practiced Arcadia Swordsmanship and your understanding has improved!]



[Your skill Arcadia Swordsmanship has improved. Experience +3]



[Host detected practicing Giant Bear Swordsmanship, another two-handed greatsword technique. Do you want to merge it into Arcadia Swordsmanship? This fusion will consume 3 Golden Skill Points.]

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(Note: After the fusion, Giant Bear Sword Technique will no longer be displayed on the panel, but the host can still use the related sword techniques and derivative secrets.)



(Note: After the fusion, Arcadia Sword Technique will absorb the advantages of Giant Bear Sword Technique and improve, and the host's experience in Giant Bear Sword Technique will be converted into experience for the improved Arcadia Sword Technique, at a certain proportion.)



Hmm?

Seeing the final system prompt, Rain immediately thought of something.

The previous Imperial Military Sword Technique and Basic Sword Technique could also be merged together.

However, Rain clearly remembered.

At the time, because the Basic Sword Technique was directly related to the Imperial Military Sword Technique and may also be due to the lower skill level, the fusion did not consume any skill points.

But he didn't expect that this time's fusion would actually require 3 golden skill points.

In comparison, this time it can truly be called 'expensive'! Rain once again looked at the description.

"No problem as long as it doesn't affect the use of the original sword techniques and derivative secrets."

"Then there's nothing to worry about."

"But 3 golden skill points is not a small number."

Rain's mind moved, and he once again displayed his attribute panel:

Constitution: 38

Strength: 43

Agility: 35

Spirit: 52

Previously, he had consecutively added 2 points to strength, so his strength reached 43, getting closer and closer to the requirements for the ultimate secret technique: 'Strength 45 points, Agility 38 points, and Constitution over 40 points'.

"I just need 1 more golden skill point to upgrade 'Hammer of Annihilation' to the ultimate secret technique."

"But if I use up 3 points for the fusion, the golden skill point deficit will return to 4 points."

Rain frowned slightly, hesitating for a moment as he considered his options.

"There will likely be more battles ahead in Meyster."

"After all, we were attacked on the way here!"

"It's better to keep some attribute points in reserve."

"In that case, I'll only have"

In the end, Rain decided to choose 'Yes' - Fusion! Immediately, the Weapon Master (Legendary) panel showed that Lv.13 Giant Bear Sword Technique disappeared, and Arcadia Sword Technique Lv.10 (12/20000) appeared in its place.

Lv.13 is almost Lv.14 Giant Bear Sword Technique, but after the conversion, it barely reached Lv.10 Arcadia Sword Technique.

This clearly showed the huge gap between the two.

But this was a good thing! It meant that the same-level Arcadia Sword Technique would significantly surpass the Giant Bear Sword Technique in power.

At the same time, a surge of memory regarding the practice of Arcadia Sword Technique flooded Rain's mind, causing both of his temples to throb slightly.

For a moment, Rain felt as if he had been practicing Arcadia Sword Technique in a mysterious space for decades!

Once he absorbed this memory, the system prompt arrived:

[Congratulations, you have unlocked the exclusive secret of Arcadia Sword Technique: Arc Slash!]



[Congratulations, you have unlocked the exclusive secret of Arcadia Sword Technique: Arc Slash Lv.2!]



"Arc Slash Lv.2 should be the Second Arc Slash that Kraya mentioned."

However, a flash of lightning suddenly crossed Rain's mind.

"I still have 2 skill points, and Arcadia Sword Technique is currently at Lv.10. Wouldn't it be possible to..."

Immediately, the slightly excited Rain focused his attention on Lv.10 Arcadia Sword Technique.

Without hesitation, Rain invested both skill points into it!

Rain narrowed his eyes, beginning to absorb the new training memory, and the system prompt soon arrived:

[Congratulations, you have unlocked the exclusive secret of Arcadia Sword Technique: Arc Slash Lv.3!]



As expected!

"I wonder what Kraya would think if she knew that in such a short time, I've surpassed her over a decade of hard work."

"It seems that for the time being, I should either keep this a secret or find an appropriate time to quickly reveal my progress," Rain thought to himself.

However, this was still not enough. He was on the verge of a breakthrough regarding the Arcadia Sword Technique's secret, 'Blade Storm'.

He needed an epiphany, or 1 golden skill point, to surpass this limit!

Obviously, there was no need to hesitate! As the golden skill points decreased from 4 to 3, Rain's heart suddenly gained a new insight into the secret, 'Blade Storm'.

A system prompt appeared:

[Congratulations, you have unlocked the basic secret of Arcadia Sword Technique: Blade Storm!]



"Blade Storm!"

Seeing these four words, a smile curved Rain's lips!

Excellent! This was exactly what Rain had been thinking about - unlocking the secret of Arcadia Sword Technique, 'Blade Storm', in one go!

Soon after, the delighted Rain noticed a new icon on the Weapon Master (Legendary) panel, located above 'Arcadia Sword Technique' and the secret 'Arc Slash Lv.3'.

This new icon depicted a burly man wielding a greatsword, spinning rapidly in a high-speed rotation.

The surrounding space was filled with radiating streams of air, seemingly representing the sword's blade cutting through the air with unparalleled sharpness.

In the lower right corner of the icon, there was a small line of text:

Blade Storm (Basic Technique): Effect - Based on the Arc Slash, this technique combines the power of the elements with the swing of the two-handed greatsword, creating a whirlwind of blades that attacks all nearby enemies.

(Note: Blade Storm is a Technique and cannot be upgraded using Skill Points.)



(To upgrade Blade Storm to an Intermediate Technique, the following conditions must be met: 1. Arcadia Swordsmanship Lv.14 or higher; 2. Bear King Breath Technique Lv.14 or higher; 3. Consumes 2 Golden Skill Points.)



"Hmm?"

"That's quite expensive."

"It requires 2 Golden Skill Points to upgrade it to an Intermediate Technique?"

"So, to upgrade it to an Intermediate Technique, it will cost a total of 3 Golden Skill Points. That's just enough points."

"But with this, I won't be able to upgrade 'Hammer of Annihilation' to the Ultimate Technique in the short term," Rain thought to himself.

Since the team had just been attacked, and to temporarily avoid being discovered by Kraya, Rain did not plan to practice the new technique, Blade Storm, at this time.

However, this meant he couldn't test its power.

But one thing was clear.

With the addition of the crowd control techniques, Blade Storm and Roaring Battle Roar, Rain could confidently say that he was no longer afraid of group battles at this stage!

The sky was just beginning to brighten.

Rain and his group set off, continuing their journey towards the county town.

After traveling for a while, they left Wales County and entered Meyster County. At this moment, Rain, sitting in the carriage, suddenly turned to Kraya and said:

"Miss Kraya, I'd like to make a trip to Flashgold Town to check on the situation there before we leave."

Flashgold Town?

Hearing this familiar name, Kraya understood and nodded without any hesitation. "Of course, we can take the upcoming fork to Flashgold Town."

Why choose to go now?

Rain mainly considered that once they arrived at the county town, he would also have the task of protecting Count Habsburg. It might not be easy to leave again for Flashgold Town.

But regarding Flashgold Town, ever since receiving the letter from his childhood friend George, Rain had been concerned about the town.

Taking this detour to Flashgold Town would only add two or three hours to their journey, and they would arrive at the county town around dusk.

Overall, it wouldn't delay any important matters.

"Thank you, Miss Kraya."

"Sure, Rain, after we eradicate the cult, we can rebuild the town," Kraya said, seeing Rain's expression and comforting him.

"Thank you."

The atmosphere inside the carriage became a little heavy.

(End of Chapter)

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