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Chapter 29: Core Skills
Chapter 29: Core Skills
[Host promotion conditions detected: 1. Blacksmith Apprentice lv3 maxed; 2. Strength and Constitution above 6 points; 3. Forge 10 qualified blacksmith products. All conditions are met. Do you wish to promote to Blacksmith?]
[Note: After promotion, the new Blacksmith Occupation Panel will replace the original Blacksmith Apprentice Panel.]
Without hesitation, Rayn chose 'Yes' without a second thought.
[Ding! Promotion successful!]
[Blacksmith Promotion successful! Strength +2! Acquired core skills: Smith's Might lv1, One-Handed Hammer Mastery lv1.]
[Smith's Might lv1 (Active): Due to years of blacksmithing, the blacksmith's muscular strength is extraordinary.]
[Hammer Mastery lv1 (Passive): Through constant blacksmithing, the blacksmith becomes adept at using hammers of all sizes with great familiarity.]
Rayn's mother, who had been listening at the door, could no longer contain her surprise. She pushed open the door and hurried inside.
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"Blessed by the Goddess of Fortune!" Rayn's mother couldn't help but weep with joy, praying continuously as she wiped away her tears.
However, to take it a step further, Rayn needed just a bit more strength to lift the 200-pound pebble over his head. With 9 points of strength, he was almost there.
"I provided important clues about the missing children to the newly appointed Sheriff Hamilton. He promised that after my servant training, I could join the Night Watch."
Looking at his father's sun-tanned face, Rayn fell silent for a moment.
After a brief hesitation, Rayn's father took out the only two Imperial Gold Coins he had and handed them to Rayn.
This was the power that gave a man confidence and pleasure! Rayn glanced at his attribute panel again. His strength was at 9 (+1.8), and the +1.8 in brackets was the effect of Smith's Might, but the duration wasn't displayed.
Soon, on his way home, Rayn looked around and quickly spotted a pebble nearly half his height not far from the road.
Glancing at the sun, which was already past noon, Rayn thought, "Oh no! I almost missed lunch!"
So, without checking the other core skill, Hammer Mastery, Rayn hurried home.
With 9 points of strength, Rayn had far surpassed an ordinary adult male. Even compared to the elite Night Watch under Hamilton, he was likely to be slightly stronger.
Feeling the surge of power throughout his body, Rayn was delighted.
"Why are you so late? Did you go to the smithy again?" Rayn's mother asked with concern, seeing him return drenched in sweat.
Rayn's father took out a gray linen-wrapped object from the old bedside table. As he slowly unwrapped it, Rayn saw two slightly worn Imperial Gold Coins and more than ten Silver Coins.
After confirming that no one was around, Rayn eagerly approached.
During lunch, Rayn's father opened several bottles of blackberry ale, a rare luxury. He insisted on having a drink with Rayn, leaving Anna and Mint exchanging glances.
Rayn was a bit surprised but followed his father into the room.
Before the promotion, even a level-up in the Blacksmith Apprentice or Militia occupation only granted one free attribute point. But now, with just the promotion, Rayn's strength increased by two points.
Rayn thought for a moment and headed home, forgetting about buying the snacks. He remembered some scattered large stones on the way home, perfect for testing his strength.
"Rayn, is this true?!"
Smith's Might lv1 (Active) Effect: Upon activating the skill, your strength increases slightly.
After about half a minute, Rayn felt the internal heat dissipate, indicating that the active skill, Smith's Might, lasted around half a minute. This was already more than Rayn had hoped for, and there was no doubt that Smith's Might was a powerful skill.
Wow! Core skills! Rayn was both surprised and delighted.
With sheer strength, Rayn lifted the heavy pebble over his head and threw it four to five meters away.
With 9 points of strength, Rayn effortlessly lifted the pebble that he couldn't even move before. Though he struggled a bit, his face turning red, he managed to lift it half a meter off the ground.
"Father, I..." Rayn was about to say something, but Old Rayn waved him off.
After a moment of silence, Rayn took out two brand-new Imperial gold coins from his pocket and handed them over, leaving Old Rayn in shock.
It wasn't that Rayn was unwilling to give the coins to his family, but rather he had given more than expected, and it wasn't something that could be explained away as simply providing a clue.
At the same time, two new icons at the bottom of the panel lit up slightly, and from their size, it seemed that the core skill icon was almost twice as large as the regular skill icon.
Rayn stood quietly, sensing the changes in his body.
【Core Skill: Smith's Might lv1 (Active)】
Rayn focused his attention on an icon resembling a strongman flexing his biceps, with a line of small text below it.
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"Rayn, whenever you have free time, go to that miser Boris's smithy. But it's useless unless you can afford the apprenticeship fee; otherwise, you won't be able to move that heartless guy with sincerity."
Rayn nodded, taking the towel from his mother and wiping the sweat from his forehead.
The original militia panel had disappeared, replaced by the smithy panel.
Firmly rejecting the gold coin his father offered, Rayn raised his head and said,
"Bang!"
(Note: The effect of this skill is proportional to the host's strength, and the duration is proportional to the host's constitution and mental attributes.) Rayn quickly fell into deep thought after reading the above content! After advancing to a blacksmith and gaining two additional strength points, Rayn's strength attribute surpassed his previously highest mental attribute, becoming the highest.
It was a significant increase!
"Father, these two gold coins are a reward from Sheriff Hamilton. I'll leave the money with you so we can have better meals at home."
As the skill was released, suddenly, a warm surge pumped from his heart, causing Rayn's blood to rush, his veins to bulge, and his arm and shoulder muscles to swell.
After saying goodbye to Smith Boris, Rayn hurriedly left the smithy, turned the corner of the street, and immediately found an empty corner to carefully examine his panel.
Anna seemed to sense something, but she didn't dare to ask Rayn about it.
"Listen to me first. I've discussed it with your mother, and these two gold coins should be enough for you to learn one or two forging techniques from Boris, which might give you an advantage in the manor's blacksmith apprentice test."
"The rest of the money will be kept at home to buy some white bread, meat, and eggs for you and Mint. I can't give you more."
So, Rayn focused his mind on Smith's Might.
As soon as he entered the house, his mother came to greet him.
This promotion could be described as a qualitative leap!
Just as Rayn was organizing his thoughts to tell his parents about his promise to Sheriff Hamilton to join the Night Watch, his usually taciturn father suddenly spoke up, "Rayn, come here for a moment."
"Father, you and Mother don't need to worry about my future anymore."
At the same time, Rayn was quite envious of this active skill, Smith's Might, which could further enhance his strength. He was eager to try it out immediately, but there was nothing suitable around, and the second action would be too loud, attracting unnecessary attention.
After throwing it once, Rayn instantly felt a surge of satisfaction!
"Of course, if you and Father truly don't believe me, you can go to the town hall and ask Sheriff Hamilton directly." Rayn shrugged, smiling.
"Rise!"
"Rayn, from now on, you're a man! Hmm~ Regarding you and Anna... Hmm~ You decide, and your father supports you! Hmm~"
"Father, this..."
Looking at his drunk father, Rayn felt embarrassed and quickly glanced at Anna, who also averted her gaze.
The next second, Anna, like a frightened little rabbit, lowered her head, and a blush appeared on her pale face.
(End of Chapter)
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