Chapter 677: 270

Chapter 677: 270

“Rein, when did you become a Wizard… or should I ask when?”

“Um… it was probably not long after I joined the Sword Bearers. I happened to discover that I had a rare affinity for metal elements, and then I became an official Wizard,” Rein narrated as simply as if he had bought a pie from a pie shop.

After all, telling the whole truth would involve Anna, and make a simple matter somewhat complicated.

“By the way, Lady Cleya, was the technique you used in battle the secret technique of the ‘Arcadian Swordsmanship’?” Rein rather awkwardly changed the topic.

Women are more sensitive in that aspect, not to mention the Earl’s daughter, Cleya. She gave Rein a bright glance and said,

“Yes, I used the Arcadian Swordsmanship secret technique ‘One-stage Arc Slash’, and I have also mastered the ‘Two-stage Arc Slash’, but it’s quite physically demanding, so I use it less frequently in battle.”

Rein nodded.

This is the normal way of fighting for a Knight or Great Knight. Even if they have mastered secret techniques, they use them sparingly, considering their own physical endurance.

Unlike him, who almost never considered stamina as long as he had remaining attribute points.

And this was why Rein’s continuous use of the Advanced Secret Skill ‘Crushing Hammer’ had dramatically shattered the golem guard, leaving everyone astoundingly shocked!

Rein raised his eyebrows, interested by what Cleya had said.

“From the name, it seems like a gradual, multi-stage secret technique? The subsequent secret techniques must be quite powerful, right?”

Cleya nodded, saying,

“Yes, after mastering the secret technique ‘Three-stage Arc Slash’, one can comprehend the secret technique ‘Sword Blade Storm’.”

“But at the moment, I have only just grasped the ‘Three-stage Arc Slash’, and it’s not yet proficient. I’ll need more dedicated practice after I advance to a Great Knight.”

However, soon, Cleya looked suspiciously at Rein and asked,

“Didn’t I give you the ‘Arcadian Swordsmanship’ scroll, Rein? Haven’t you read it?”

“Um… I’ve only read the initial techniques; I haven’t had a chance to look at the rest yet,” Rein said, slightly embarrassed.

Logically, Rein should have thoroughly read the Arcadian Swordsmanship that Cleya had valuably given to him.

“Hmm!” Cleya did not seem to find anything wrong.

After all, Rein had only just received it, and he had also been through a big battle today.

The two then chatted casually for a while…

By this time, the night’s thin mist had gradually dispersed.

Cleya’s face, still flushed from the battle, reflected a faint iridescence under the bright moonlight, revealing a very healthy beauty and a spirited demeanor.

Comparing the equally statuesque Cleya with the beautiful woman, Jennifer, Rein couldn’t help but do so.

But soon, Rein realized that they were completely different styles.

If the beautiful woman, Jennifer, was like a ripe peach, then Cleya was like a freshly blossomed rose. Her feminine charm was slightly immature, but her regularly trained demeanor exuded more confidence, and her physique was firmer and more resilient.

Seemingly noticing something, Cleya’s cheeks turned redder.

As a woman and a Peak Knight, she naturally sensed Rein’s gaze sweeping over certain perky parts of her body.

“Rein… I… I still have some things to do, you go ahead and practice by yourself.” After saying this, Cleya hurriedly left, as if fleeing.

Having been through several battles together, Cleya’s feelings towards Rein were subtly changing. If it were someone else looking in that way, it would make Cleya think they were ‘lustful.’

But with Rein…

It made her heart race, her cheeks flush, and she felt a wave of unique female shyness, yet she was not angry.

She just couldn’t accept Rein’s bold gaze for the time being.

“Okay, Lady Cleya,” Rein responded, somewhat puzzled.

But as Cleya turned around, her well-rounded and tightly-clasped buttocks were exposed right in front of Rein’s eyes.

Years of knightly training meant that Cleya’s buttocks moved with only a very slight tremble while walking, making them appear extremely refined and firm.

A feast for Rein’s eyes!

…

As Cleya walked away, Rein calmed his fluctuating emotions and refocused his thoughts on swordsmanship.

He transformed his Hardened Essence Gold into a Dual-Handed Greatsword and started practicing Arcadian Swordsmanship in the open field.

However, the system prompt soon chimed in:

[You have practiced Arcadian Swordsmanship, comprehension has improved!]

[Your skill ‘Arcadian Swordsmanship’ has increased, Experience +3]

…

[Detected that the host has practiced the Giant Bear Sword Technique, also a two-handed sword technique. Do you want to integrate it into Arcadian Swordsmanship? This integration will consume 3 Golden Skill Points.]

(Note: After integration, the Giant Bear Sword Technique will no longer display on the panel, but the host can still use the related sword techniques and derived secret techniques.)

(Note: After integration, Arcadian Swordsmanship will absorb the advantages of the Giant Bear Sword Technique and improve upon them. The Experience gained in Giant Bear Sword Technique will be converted into the improved Arcadian Swordsmanship Experience at a certain ratio.)

Hmm?

Seeing the last system prompt, Rein immediately remembered something.

Previous empire military sword techniques and basic swordsmanship could also be integrated.