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Chapter 34: The Extraordinary Path
Chapter 34: The Extraordinary Path
Perhaps it was due to their time spent together that he had become quite familiar with the daughter of the Earl.
"Let's end today's training here. If you have any questions in the future, you can ask Lady Shadiya."
Rayn glanced to the side and saw Lady Shadiya, the headmaid, nodding slightly at him.
"Wait a moment, Miss Claire, I have a question. Is the path to the Extraordinary limited to only the Knight's path in this world?"
"Haha, how is that possible?"
Claire couldn't help but laugh. She realized that in her focus on teaching Rayn the breathing technique and swordsmanship, she had neglected to mention some common-sense information.
"Of course, the Extraordinary paths are not limited to just the Knight's path. Even those who achieve the Extraordinary through the Knight's path are not considered the most powerful. For example, the various churches in the Empire each have their own Extraordinary paths."
"But the church's Extraordinary paths all have a prerequisite; one must become a devout believer in the gods."
In his previous life, the ancestors had used the Five Animal Play to cultivate health, and the Xingyi Fist to imitate the movements of twelve animals, such as the monkey, tiger, and bear, to defeat enemies.
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"In the distant past, breaking limits was also known as 'beastification,' but later, to distinguish between humans and beasts, those who achieved the Extraordinary through cultivation of breathing techniques were called Knights, and this transformation was named 'Limit Break.' In essence, it's the same as beastification."
"There seems to be a minor issue over there. Recently, things have been tense, and it might take some time to gather all the necessary materials."
The Baron nodded and said, "Then give me a favor and erase this farmer's son for my sister, the most talented Knight in Meister County. After she leaves, Michel, have someone take care of it."
"The Mammoth Breath Technique and Mammoth Sword Technique you're currently cultivating are both like that."
"Beastification?"
Muscle Barbie?
"Look!" Claire's originally slender arms suddenly swelled, causing the long sleeves of her hunting attire to puff up, but they quickly returned to normal.
His tone was casual, as if he were casually squashing an ant on the side of the road.
"Actually, from this perspective, the Extraordinary paths of Knights and beastified beasts are consistent. They both break through limits in their own ways. Humans achieve this through breathing techniques, while animals rely more on innate talent or bloodline."
But it didn't end there. As a series of crisp "cracking" sounds echoed.
Meanwhile, in the dining room of the Harris Earl's mansion in the capital city of Meister County.
"I hope that a year from now, you'll bring me a pleasant surprise."
"Yes, under the influence of the mystical side, ordinary animals have a certain probability of becoming beastified or mutated beasts, thereby gaining strength, agility, and recovery speed far beyond their normal counterparts. They are like Knights among humans."
A bearded man dressed in black noble attire with golden embroidery elegantly cut into a several-pound slab of beef rib. The pure silver knife and fork in his hands moved with exceptional dexterity.
After speaking, Claire smiled slightly, flicked her chestnut-colored braid, and then turned and left the room, her figure quickly disappearing into the darkness outside the castle.
The man elegantly sipped some red wine, paused, and asked, "Considering the timing, shouldn't Claire be heading to the Imperial Capital soon?"
"Yes, under normal circumstances, Claire should be setting off for the Imperial Capital within three days."
The man, almost thirty years old, had recently achieved the rank of a formal Knight, but after a few years, he had made little progress.
When the butler, Michel, mentioned Claire's name, the middle-aged Baron's expression changed, indicating that he was thinking of something unpleasant.
Claire glanced out the window; the night was deepening.
At that moment, a beautiful maid respectfully offered a hot towel. The man wiped his mouth and said, "Michel, my apologies for keeping you waiting."
The Habbs family crest was exquisitely crafted, depicting a diving eagle with raised wings, each feather seemingly distinguishable, and sharp talons reaching downward as if grasping prey.
Whenever he needed to think, he would twirl the family crest between his fingers.
Just as the butler was about to leave, the Baron spoke up again, "Oh, by the way, about that Black Flame Prayer Ritual we discussed last time, when will it be held?"
"I received news from Dennis. Your sister, Miss Claire, seems to have cultivated an heir in the Habsburg Estate, a farmer's son with exceptional swordsmanship talent."
"Tell them to hurry up! I don't want to wait too long."
This was one of his habits.
"Yes, my lord. Your will is my command!"
When this bird matures, its wingspan can reach over four meters, making it much more ferocious than an ordinary eagle.
This is not an ordinary eagle, but a transcendent raptor known as the 'Calibird'.
"Yes, Baron," Michel said respectfully.
His tone was very polite, but anyone could tell that it was just a formality.
Rain stared at the change in Claire's arm, his eyes wide.
"According to records, the Knight's Breath Technique originated from our human ancestors' research on beastified beasts, and gradually developed into a set of training methods suitable for humans."
"Is something the matter?"
"And the Knight's path is the most stable and least reliant on external forces. By tapping into one's potential, one can achieve transcendence."
Soon, the large chunk of beef rib on the plate was devoured, and the bones were picked clean without a trace of meat left.
Rain listened and nodded, understanding the situation.
"Well, I should be going now."
"Otherwise, I might miss the opening ceremony of the Imperial Royal Academy."
"Baron, there is something I need to report to you." Michel, the butler, waved his hand, signaling the maids to leave the dining room.
Unfortunately for Alonso, his half-brother Descartes and sister Claire were both exceptionally talented.
Descartes had already secured a position in the Imperial Military, with a promising future ahead of him.
The Baron before him was named Alonso Habsburg, the heir of the Habsburg family. At the age of eighteen, he was granted the title of Baron.
This was Claire's true strength! "This is the power one gains after becoming a formal knight, breaking through the limits of physical strength. We call it Limit Break."
On the silver platter, pieces of beef rib, cut as neatly as tofu, were quickly forked into his mouth.
However, this was the first time Rain had heard of this concept, and he asked curiously.
As the heir of the Habsburg family, Alonso should have been the undisputed successor. Unfortunately, among the three heirs of the Count of Habsburg, he was the weakest in terms of personal strength.
"At the same time, it's the easiest path for ordinary people to transcend." Claire explained.
"Rain, this world is far broader and more dangerous than you can imagine. I've taught you the Mammoth Breath Technique and the Grizzly Sword Technique. Work hard!"
He was stunned!
In this world, when the strength of the heirs varies greatly, the order of succession is determined by age. But if the gap in strength is too wide, then it's a different story.
The man's silver table knife cut through the tough beef rib like butter, and he sucked the marrow from the bone.
Back in his study, Alonso sat in his chair, playing with a silver family crest, larger than an Imperial gold coin by two circles.
Claire, needless to say, was a rare genius knight in Master County. At just fifteen years old, she had reached the rank of a formal knight and was admitted to the Imperial Royal Academy for further studies.
The key issue was that Alonso's relationship with his two siblings had never been good, and his mother's influence played a part in this. It was unlikely that he could turn this around.
Therefore, Alonso felt an increasing sense of urgency. He didn't want to spend his life as just a minor baron.
He took the family's silver Calibird crest, clutched it tightly, and said, "I hope the Black Flame Prayer Ritual will have the legendary effect!"
(End of Chapter)
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