Chapter 48: Fine Steel Greatsword and Valor Points
Chapter 48: Fine Steel Greatsword and Valor Points
"So, I'd like you to go with a squad of Night Watchmen today to get rid of these filthy monsters with their fishy stench. Or you could drive them upstream, and by next week, when I've recovered from my injuries, we'll wipe them out!"
Sir Hamilton spoke with a solemn expression.
Glimmer Lake was the primary water source for the entire Glintstone Town, and as the sheriff, he bore an inescapable responsibility if it were to be polluted by the fishmen.
Upon hearing this, Rain quickly began to ponder.
The task of eliminating the fishmen was not impossible, especially since his Night Watchman profession level was about to advance. A real combat opportunity like this would be ideal.
However, he currently knew little about the strength and situation of these fishmen, so it was better to ask for more details.
"Sir Hamilton, what about the strength of these fishmen?"
"Don't worry. The scouts' reports indicate that this is just a small fishmen tribe near Glimmer Lake, and their numbers aren't significant."
Sir Hamilton crossed his index fingers under his chin and continued, "Most fishmen are generally weaker in combat than the militia, but their numbers are a bit overwhelming, and they breed rapidly like wild grass that grows madly every year. No matter how you try to exterminate them, they keep coming back."
"Also, when they encounter an enemy they can't defeat, they quickly dive underwater to hide. So, Rain, if I were you, I'd find a way to lure the fishmen away from the shore and then strike hard."
The injured Sir Hamilton then shared his detailed combat experience with the fishmen.
"Alright, Sir Hamilton. But I don't have a suitable weapon at hand. Could I borrow a two-handed greatsword?" Rain thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.
Since Sir Hamilton had already mentioned that this group of fishmen was small in number and not very strong, and he wouldn't be fighting alone but with a Night Watch squad, it was a perfect opportunity for practical combat experience. He had no reason to refuse.
This was a chance to gain valuable combat experience and also improve his Night Watchman skills. Additionally, if the fishmen were allowed to breed unchecked, it would directly affect Glintstone Town's water supply, so by defeating them, he would be protecting the safety of his town and family.
"Hahaha! A two-handed greatsword? Of course! Follow me." Sir Hamilton burst into laughter and gave Rain a peculiar look.
Rain was momentarily perplexed by this.
When Rain followed Sir Hamilton to a small compartment behind his office and saw a full rack of short swords, knight swords, bastard swords, and two-handed greatswords, he couldn't help but feel envious.
However, there was only one two-handed greatsword on the rack.
Sir Hamilton had already taken the greatsword down from the rack.
"Thank you!" Rain took the sword and glanced at Sir Hamilton with a thoughtful expression.
It seemed that the sheriff had guessed that Rain had learned the Mammoth Sword Technique, which explained the strange look he had given Rain earlier.
Most likely, he had figured it out when Rain defeated the rampaging werewolf.
The Mammoth Sword Technique had distinct characteristics, after all.
Rain weighed the two-handed greatsword Sir Hamilton had handed him and found that it weighed around forty pounds, an ideal weight for his use.
The blade was about one meter and forty centimeters long, with a blood groove in the middle, a crossguard, and a pommel with a balance ball bearing the Night Watch emblem—a figure holding a longsword and a torch, with a bow on its back.
From the forging patterns that had started to whiten at the blade's edge, this was a rare fine steel two-handed greatsword.
You see, a high-quality fine steel knight sword would cost a dozen or more imperial gold coins, so a two-handed greatsword would naturally be even more expensive!
Here, we're talking about high-quality weapons, the kind of knight swords used in high-intensity combat, not the ordinary iron swords that militia members could possess.
Those iron swords were ten times cheaper, and a few silver coins could buy one. Almost every blacksmith shop in a small town could forge them.
But a good-quality two-handed greatsword required not only a higher level of craftsmanship than a sword of the same level but also carefully selected high-quality steel. It needed both excellent materials and an experienced blacksmith to have a chance of forging an exceptional two-handed greatsword.
"It's been a long time since we've had someone in the Night Watch who uses a two-handed greatsword like you. This greatsword is my personal treasure, Rain."
"Of course, I like it!"
In truth, Rain's heart was thinking, "It's not just liking it; a good weapon is half a warrior's life, and I can't help but love it."
The greatsword was of excellent material and exquisite craftsmanship, and its weight was also very suitable for Rain's current strength. He couldn't find a reason to refuse it.
"Thank you for your gift, sir!"
When the two returned to the office and sat down, Hamilton suddenly remembered something. He took out a few documents from the office and handed them to Rain, saying,
"One of these is the official document for your joining the Night Watch, which requires your signature."
"The other is the record of your participation in the incident of killing the raging werewolf, which also requires your signature. It will be submitted for archiving and will serve as the basis for your valor points assessment and future promotions."
Rain took the documents and carefully read them.
The first document was a standard form, and he just needed to sign it.
The second document described in detail Rain's involvement in killing the raging werewolf, including the details and his role in the incident.
Additionally, the document already had the signatures of Hamilton and two other Night Watch squad leaders, likely to prevent falsification of achievements and facilitate verification by higher-ups.
So, Rain happily signed the document.
Hamilton smiled and nodded, saying, "Very good, Rain. After your document is officially approved, you will become a member of the Imperial Night Watch."
"It's my honor, Sir Hamilton."
"By the way, Sir Hamilton, aside from promotions, are there any other uses for these valor points? Can they be used to redeem things like raging beast meat for cultivation?"
"Haha, of course! There are quite a few things that can be redeemed with valor points."
"After your valor points are confirmed, you can take a good look."
"However, Rain, do you intend to use these valor points after the assessment to redeem beast meat? I don't recommend that." Hamilton shook his head and then smiled mysteriously.
(End of Chapter)
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