Chapter 276: The Warhammer Wizard
Chapter 276: The Warhammer Wizard
As Ren returned to the Baron's Mansion with Holand and the others, there was another person anxiously awaiting their arrival, just like the guards.
Seeing Ren's safe return, Lady Shadiya, the head maid, finally breathed a sigh of relief.
However, upon noticing the voluptuous female Great Knight, Alexandra, standing close to Ren, Lady Shadiya couldn't help but look down at her own figure, which was at least two sizes smaller, and muttered dejectedly, "Sexy."
But as if remembering something, she immediately stopped herself from saying more.
Her pale face quickly flushed, and with a nervous glance around, she quickly hurried back to her room alone and began scrubbing a piece of cotton linen with ribbons on both sides.
Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be lace! This sultry style contrasted sharply with Shadiya's conservative black maid outfit.
No wonder Alexandra had fled after saying those words, as they were too targeted.
"I didn't find any relevant records in your files. According to the regulations of the Swordmasters, these are actually information that needs to be reported when joining the Swordmasters."
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"In that case, when you advance to an official wizard, there will be someone to guide you."
Metal Sorcery? Ren's eyes narrowed.
"Uh," Ren's words left Olena at a loss for words as well.
Roland's words stunned Alex and Alexandra, who were standing nearby.
Rather than risk the other party fleeing or causing unpredictable consequences with secret techniques, he considered whether it would be better to kill them directly.
"However, judging by the time, Claire should be able to successfully advance to a Great Knight tomorrow, right?"
"Of course, it's not about communication, but seeking your guidance. For metal sorcery, the preserved techniques are indeed very few, no wonder you often use knight methods to resolve battles."
In simple terms, it's dual cultivation, like being accepted into the Air Force before the college entrance examination in the previous life, but also passing the entrance exam for Tsinghua University, with dual enrollment and dual cultivation. — Deep within the Elim Mine.
Witnessing this scene, Raksool marveled at the profound foundation of the Serpent Cult while becoming more cautious towards them.
Each one was derived from a powerful and ferocious beast, and all were extremely rare.
Ren couldn't help but imagine the awkward situation if Claire, who was about to advance to a Great Knight, knocked on the door while he was deeply exchanging insights with Alexandra. At this moment, Olena stepped forward and said, "Sir Ren, may I have a word with you? I just learned that you're a wizard, and perhaps I can assist with metal sorcery..."
On the system panel.
"That's perfect, thank you for your hard work, Alex," Ren nodded at Alex.
"Due to the scarcity of metal sorcery, I often resort to knight methods to resolve battles."
"Sir Ren, would you like to sit in my room or have me visit yours?" Alexandra looked at Ren with a gaze that seemed to draw out threads.
Thus, with determination, Ren picked up the Skull Warhammer once again!
At this moment, Alex, who had been holding back, spoke up, "Sir Ren, I didn't expect you to be a wizard?"
Therefore, Ren didn't hold high hopes of obtaining useful information from them.
"No! I used the technique during the assessment, swung the hammer once, and then I passed."
Ren had no reason to hide anything from Roland and the others, let alone Alex.
"Hmm?"
Not only had Alexandra, a Great Knight who had already mastered techniques, turned out to be a wizard! After scrutinizing Ren, Alex finally realized that he was indeed a wizard.
"Great Devouring Serpent, your humble servant beseeches..." The prayer of Cannon, the high priest of the Serpent Cult, grew louder.
After listening to Ren's words, Olena wore an expression as if she had seen a ghost, and after a long pause, she exclaimed, "Sir Ren, if I had known about your exceptional wizard talent earlier, you should have informed the Swordmaster branch earlier."
In reality, the Black Flame Cult was even more anxious than the Serpent Cult.
It's just that this place didn't seem suitable.
"The Serpent Cult?"
"Basically, with an introduction letter from the Swordmasters, one can gain the opportunity to join. Of course, even after joining, it won't change your identity; it will merely add another school's identity."
Originally, his plan was to raise the Wizard (Legendary) profession level to level 7 or level 8, and then switch to the Warhammer Wizard when it became difficult to level up.
This made Ren look at the capable young woman with an ancient complexion and said, "Lady Olena, I can do it all!"
However, based on the situation just now, this Holand, as the high priest of the Serpent Cult, was clearly a die-hard follower.
But switching professions might bring about qualitative changes.
He himself was a level 3 wizard apprentice, about to consume the Mist Elixir and become an official wizard, yet he hadn't realized that Ren, standing right in front of him, was an official wizard! Moreover, how old was the other party?
That's why they secretly passed the message to the Serpent Cult.
Although there were still 9 attribute points left, Ren intended to use them for recovering stamina, so he couldn't afford to spend them at this time.
"Lady Olena, I have no affiliations with any school behind my back," Ren answered truthfully.
[You have gained experience from the battle, Wizard (Legendary) +1591]
Upon hearing this answer, Alex's entire scalp tingled, as if electrified! He stared at Ren in disbelief.
[Note: After the class change to Warhammer Wizard (Legendary), the Wizard (Legendary) profession panel will be overwritten.]
"Clean up this area, and expand it a bit more over there," Raksoor instructed his subordinates, clearing a flat area within the mine.
"As for the school you mentioned..."
Thus, after handing over Holand to the Blade Squad, only Ren and Alexandra remained in the corridor.
Without hesitation, Ren nodded in agreement with Roland's guess, smiling as he said, "Yes, Roland, I am indeed a wizard, but..."
For a full four to five seconds, the black mist within the dark art array continued to surge in.
[Congratulations, you have defeated a formidable foe and obtained 1 Golden Skill Point!]
The Earl's guards had only caught a fleeting glimpse of Ren and the enemy's pursuit.
[The prerequisite for class change to Warhammer Wizard (Legendary) is: 1. Any official wizard of any category; 2. Any extraordinary hammer artifact; 3. Any hammer-type extraordinary combat technique at level 12 or above; 4. Physical Break Limit value of 30% or more. Current conditions met, yes/no to class change to Warhammer Wizard (Legendary)?]
No one thought to question Ren!
[Begin class change.]
Ren looked at the fair-faced Alex with a hint of surprise, thinking to himself, "This young man appears quiet and gentle, but who would've thought he's also an interrogation expert."
After all, it's normal for colleagues to seek guidance on hammer techniques, and for him to offer advice in return.
"How is that possible!"
Instantly, the entire scene fell into an eerie silence.
In a moment, a series of questions flooded her mind: When did Ren become a wizard? Was it before or after joining the Swordsman Branch? Which school did he join before? And so on. But one thing was certain—Ren had no intention of hiding anything, or else he wouldn't have exposed himself.
This earned Ren an additional 1 Attribute Point and 1 Skill Point. He now had 9 remaining Attribute Points and 1 remaining Skill Point, along with 1 Golden Skill Point.
"Alright, Lord Ren, let's discuss it tomorrow," Alexandra said with a hint of regret, having overheard Olena's words and understanding that metal-type wizardry held significant importance for Lord Ren.
However, these questions were rather private, so Olena stopped in her tracks, intending to wait for a less crowded moment to ask Ren for more details.
Nevertheless, the asymmetry of information led the Serpent Cult to willingly offer a reward in exchange for the opportunity to control the Earth Serpent.
The next second, an intensely thick black mist appeared in the center of the five-meter-wide dark art array, swirling like boiling water.
Unlike the savage beasts with lengths exceeding ten meters! Although they were all collectively referred to as giant beasts, this term was not entirely accurate in modern times.
Its cold and ruthless gaze first fell on the spellcasting Cannon, then quickly shifted to the massive Earth Serpent sealed within the amber.
The formidable mental strength of the official wizard served as the best proof.
This time, they had taken advantage of the situation.
"That's right, Alex is quite skilled in this area. Additionally, he's also proficient in dealing with heretics," Blade Squad Captain Roland added.
As an ancient creature, the hundred-meter-long Earth Serpent was truly a giant beast.
In other words, he had no intention of hiding this information.
The original Wizard (Legendary) panel had disappeared, replaced by the Warhammer Wizard (Legendary) profession panel.
With only 1 Skill Point and 1 Golden Skill Point, it seemed unlikely to bring about significant improvement in the short term.
In reality, this massive Earth Serpent held little value for their church and was even considered a nuisance.
However, feeling that he had been too blunt, he added in a coquettish tone, "I'd like to seek your guidance on hammer techniques. Your hammer skills are unparalleled. Could you please instruct me? As you can see, I also practice hammer techniques."
[Obtained Warhammer Wizard (Legendary) core skill: Soulshatter Warhammer (Active)]
Evidently, Ren's intense battle with Holand had thoroughly impressed the Blade Squad trio from the Norman Province.
This was the foundation of their cooperation.
"What!" The capable young woman's beautiful eyes widened, her mouth slightly agape as she stared at Ren in astonishment.
"By the way, the final exam is also waived," Ren explained.
"As I thought!" Roland nodded, enlightened.
"Hmm? Should I have reported it when I joined? No one even asked me!" Ren couldn't help but ask in confusion.
"Lord Ren, come to my room for a chat," Olena said, turning to Ren after seeing Alexandra off.
Hmm? Good heavens! Ren is actually a wizard, and a rare metal-type at that?
"I have something to tell you," Ren thought to himself.
"By the way, Lady Olena, the metal-type wizardry you mentioned..."
"Oh, it's like this. Although the Swordbearers have agreements with most wizard schools in the Empire, the schools do provide a considerable number of spells to the Swordbearer organization, but it's clear that's not all."
Shaking his head, Ren decided to put aside these thoughts for now and recalled the recent battle.
Ren was quite calm about Roland's question.
The little secret would inevitably be revealed; it was just a matter of time. Of course, the big secret must be kept confidential.
The system prompt sounded:
"I exchanged my merits for the Mist Potion! As for the innate spell, please excuse me for keeping it confidential for now. I just happened to obtain a basic meditation technique by chance and thus embarked on the path of a wizard."
One second... two seconds... three seconds... the ground trembled, and the twisted iron gate, contorted like a pretzel, clearly indicated the intensity of the battle between the two.
"Additionally, if you succeed in advancing, you will directly receive the treatment of a Golden-rank Swordbearer."
If his mental willpower wasn't strong enough at that moment, the mere aura of the gigantic black snake would have left him stunned for a short time, possibly changing the outcome of the entire battle.
Remembering that he hadn't checked the system prompt after the battle, Ren summoned the system:
Both looked at Roland in confusion, as if asking, 'Wait, what was that question just now?'
Although the Habus Earl's mansion didn't have a large detention area, it did have three dedicated detention rooms.
There were two in the basement next to the cellar on the first floor of the main building.
[Congratulations! Your Wizard (Legendary) profession level has increased!]
This Holand was merely a high priest, while the other, Cannon, was a grand high priest.
He passed the examination and the retest with just one hammer strike.
As she spoke, Alexandra patted the one-handed hammer at her waist.
"No, no! What I mean is, how did you choose your innate spell, and how did you obtain the Mist Potion? Did no one guide you along the way?"
Seeing their own Viscount Ren returning victorious, the crowd couldn't help but cheer! Ren waved his hand, smiled at everyone, and then, holding Holand, he entered the main building of the villa.
Because their target had always been the place behind this Earth Serpent, which was their true objective this time.
The Black Flame Cultists nearby showed signs of panic, and Raksool also looked shocked, facing a natural giant beast that would crush humans on a fundamental level.
Ren naturally understood the capable young woman's intention; this seemed to involve a secret within the Swordbearer organization. Turning to Alexandra with an apologetic expression, he said, "I'm sorry, Alexandra. It seems we'll have to discuss hammer techniques another time."
It was obvious that he was not at all unmoved by the invitation of such a well-endowed female Great Knight.
"Viscount Ren, you're too kind. I'm merely doing my part, and you are the one who has worked the hardest," Alex said to Ren with a slight bow.
Indeed!
However, since Alex could control the other party, they could imprison them for now.
The Earth Serpent was indeed a Legendary Breed beast!
Additionally, the difference between level 6 and level 7 was merely 1 Attribute Point and 1 Skill Point, which wasn't significant.
"This..."
He had anticipated that such a situation might arise.
Of course, another reason was that the enemy was in the dark, while they were exposed, making defense relatively passive.
The entire sorcery array also emitted intense energy fluctuations!
In an instant, a bizarre vertical-pupiled creature over two meters tall suddenly emerged from the rolling black mist.
"If you wish to learn more metal spells, I suggest joining the Bishu Construct School. This school specializes in earth and metal spells, and most importantly, they have a good relationship with the Swordbearer organization."
But he quickly realized that the enemy was powerful, so whether it was passive defense or active attack, it seemed that he was about to face a tough battle! "It seems I need to improve my strength quickly!"
In other words, it wasn't that the Serpent Sect was seeking help from them, but rather the Black Flame Church was seeking assistance from the Serpent Sect.
A cold vertical pupil flashed with a ripple.
He recalled that since he had participated in the Swordbearer examination, although he hadn't proactively reported being a wizard apprentice, it was mainly because no one had ever asked him.
But the next second, she seemed to realize something, her face reddened, and she said, "Let's have a proper chat!"
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After all, the Swordbearer branch in Norm Province had provided accurate information, and this time, the Serpent Sect had come to Maestus with two people.
"Whoosh!"
Hearing Ren's serious explanation, Olena was stunned. Immediately, she also remembered the origin of Ren's nickname – 'Maestus Siege Hammer'.
Ren was just thinking about interrogating the other party later.
[Ding! Successful transition to Warhammer Wizard (Legendary)! Strength +3, Spirit +3!]
"Take the initiative to attack?" Ren couldn't help but think.
Instead, they were classified as Feral Breed, Legendary Breed, and Epic Breed.
"Viscount Ren, are you specialized in metal spells?" Alex, having calmed down from the shock, spoke with a tone even more respectful than when facing his own captain, Roland.
At this moment, Olena also emerged from the room, looking drowsy, and just in time to hear Alex's words.
Ren nodded, understanding this point.
In terms of strength, the enemy might be even stronger, not to mention the constant threat of the Black Flame Cult's interference. Even with the support of the Blade Squad and the Broken Fang Bear Squad, the situation didn't seem very favorable.
However, considering the formidable enemies surrounding them, it seemed safer to expedite the job change and maximize their combat power.
As she spoke, Olena paused, glancing at Alexandra and then smoothing the hair by her ear.
The wizard (legendary) profession level increased by one, reaching lv6 (31/3000).
Especially the Devil's Eye placed in the center of the sorcery array, which was said to be the eye of a true devil, even the ancient Serpent Sect with its long heritage had only a few such eyes preserved intact.
It seemed to be true, and it was likely that the person in front of them would advance further and receive star-level treatment in no time.
The examiner had been extremely negligent!
"Well, I'm a wizard now, aren't I?" Ren wasn't too concerned about this.
To say he wasn't afraid would be a lie.
This made Ren feel a sense of unease.
Even with a profound foundation, what good would it do?
The capable young woman rubbed her face, widened her eyes, and listened intently with her ears perked up.
Upon returning to his room, Ren's expression changed as he felt the ground tremble. Although the tremor didn't last long, it wasn't like the irregular shaking of an earthquake. The vibrations seemed stable, giving him an ominous premonition.
[Ding! Host detected a rare item 'Skull Warhammer,' triggering a special job change—Warhammer Wizard (Legendary)!]
It could be said that even a peak Great Knight would find it challenging to defend against such an attack.
A wizard?
As he continued to participate in battles, it was impossible for him to keep his little secrets hidden forever.
The high priest of the Serpent Sect, Cannon, took out rare ritual materials from a bag, including crystal spider venom sacs, petrified lizard eyes, and the shriveled brain of a shadow gorilla.
At this moment, Alex glanced at the Holland in Ren's hand and continued, "Viscount Ren, I can set up an array to isolate Holland from the Mystic Side, preventing the enemy from casting spells and even if they try to pray, they won't be able to contact any dark gods or heretics."
"May I ask, Viscount Ren, when did you officially become a wizard? And which school do you belong to?" Olena asked curiously.
Additionally, the black fog serpent's energy attack, which allowed it to flank and attack from behind, was also formidable.
According to ancient records, combat power wasn't solely determined by size.
Without hesitation, Ren mentally agreed with a firm "Yes!"
They had learned from a secret source that the Serpent Sect possessed related sorcery and was searching for unusual snakes, including the Earth Serpent, in various places.
"It seems like we'll have to expedite the job change a bit!" Ren muttered after a moment of thought.
[You have experienced a battle, Weapon Master (Legendary) experience +577]
The transformation of Holland into a black giant snake left a deep impression on Ren.
Ren nodded.
"Yes, Viscount Alex, when you're free, we can exchange insights on wizardry," Ren smiled and said.
However, when he recalled his discussion with Freeman, a smile couldn't help but appear on his lips.
No wizard school would reveal all its secrets to the Empire; they would always keep some cards close to their chest.
Otherwise, it wouldn't be a collaboration; it would be an annexation.
The massive black fog ignored the amber barrier as if it didn't exist, charging towards the Earth Serpent.
"Well, I became a wizard after joining the Swordmasters."
He understood Olena's intention.
"Didn't anyone come to ask you? And didn't you use any wizardry during the examination?" Olena asked, puzzled.
It seemed to indicate that even among legendary professions, the Warhammer Wizard (Legendary) was a top-tier existence.
However, if one were to put themselves in the examiner's shoes, would they ask a Great Knight who could demonstrate intermediate and advanced techniques if they were a wizard or a wizard apprentice? Olena thought about it and felt that they wouldn't.
The entire panel glowed with an intense blue light, more dazzling and vibrant than the previous wizard (legendary) profession panel and the current Weapon Master (legendary) panel.
Upon hearing this news, Alexandra trembled, her hands, which had been supporting Ren, now tightly hugged him, and her entire body leaned against Ren's, gazing at him with admiration!
The eerie vertical pupils vanished!
"To be honest, no one has really guided me in wizardry," Ren shrugged.
"Core Skill?"
Ren immediately noticed the change.
Both strength and spirit increased, not by much, but it was understandable.
After all, it was a legendary profession changing to another legendary profession, so the promotion wasn't significant.
However, he hadn't expected that when the wizard profession panel changed to the warhammer wizard, it would add a core skill! This piqued Ren's curiosity, and he started to examine it.
(End of Chapter)
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