My bloodline yearns for progress.

Chapter 13 Havel and Combat Techniques

Otto didn't know how good Micah's leadership was, but at least he was happy to take risks with such a captain.

At least we don't have to worry about attacks from behind.

Just as Otto was about to ask about Havel, Micah arrived at the archives and pushed the door open.

"Have you finished with your work, Havel?"

Micah's loud voice immediately attracted the attention of the people in the room, and a tall figure slowly walked out from the depths of the room.

Otto was surprised to find that although the other person was human, he had long silver-gray hair.

As he approached Micah and Otto, the man's left leg limped slightly, making him appear to have some difficulty moving.

Otto figured that the person in front of him must be the Javier that Micah had mentioned.

"Is this a newcomer?"

Javier looked suspicious.

Those grey-blue eyes were fixed on Otto.

But Micah, seeing this, simply pulled Javier aside and began to talk to him in detail.

Although they were some distance apart, Otto's "Animal Friends" brought back details of their conversation.

The black cat overheard their conversation; they seemed to be discussing something related to you, and also mentioned the Adventurers' Guild's subsidies.

[Monkey's analysis suggests that training novice adventurers might earn the mentor a reward from the guild.]

"No wonder Micah wanted to take me away as soon as he saw Eileen pull out the list."

Otto understood; clearly, Micah also wanted to find more ways for his old friend to make money.

Otto didn't care much about this, as long as the other party had the ability.

While Otto and his "animal friends" were observing, Otto and Havel seemed to have reached an agreement.

Micah simply walked over, patted Otto on the shoulder to indicate that he would leave the rest to Javier.

Micah then headed to the forging workshop, clearly intending to focus on his work.

As for Javier, he simply found two wooden swords and gave one of them to Otto.

Only at this moment did Havel officially begin teaching.

"If you want to learn combat skills, you must first learn how to breathe."

This applies to both physical combat techniques and weapons-related skills.

Havel taught Otto the basics of combat techniques.

While teaching, Havel rolled up his sleeves and slowly climbed onto the roof.

Even after climbing onto the roof, he gestured for Otto to come up as well.

Otto didn't quite understand what the other party wanted to do.

However, since it was the first lesson, Otto decided to train with Javier first and see how it went, so he didn't have any objections.

With his attributes enhanced, Otto climbs with ease.

He climbed onto the roof even faster than Javier.

This gave Javier some initial understanding of Otto.

"Just like Micah said, your physique is quite good, far exceeding that of normal people. Cultivating martial arts should not be too difficult for you."

However, I still want to remind you of two things.

Javier adopted a serious expression and spoke solemnly.

"First of all, both combat skills and spells have their own adaptability."

I will teach you the breathing techniques I have learned. If you cannot master them within a month, you should apply to the Adventurers' Guild for a replacement instructor.

Breathing techniques are fundamental to combat. If you can't adapt to the breathing techniques I've mastered, even if you learn the moves, it'll just be an empty shell.

Havel didn't want to waste Otto's time, so he explained the precautions to Otto as much as possible.

As for the other matter, it relates to the path to transcendence.

"You'll probably encounter many extraordinary professions in the future."

This is not unusual in the adventurer's profession.

But the important thing is whether the extraordinary career you choose can bring you the right power.

Simply improving your physical condition won't be enough to take you very far.

Havel figured that Otto would eventually become a member of the Dragon Slayers, so it was best to remind him about extraordinary professions as soon as possible.

Otherwise, it would be too late if Otto, like someone else, hastily decided on his fate.

Otto naturally took Javier's words to heart.

He didn't want to end up like the big guy.

"But this is a rare opportunity," Otto asked immediately.

"What kind of extraordinary profession would be considered suitable?"

Otto wanted to establish a standard.

Havel, who was once an adventurer himself, provided the answer.

"The truly powerful extraordinary profession does not lie in the physical constitution and the bonuses to various attributes, but in the powerful gifts it brings."

We call this occupational characteristics.

Like bloodline spells and innate combat skills, professional characteristics are something that can only be encountered by chance and cannot be sought after.

If bloodline magic and innate combat skills are synonymous with genius, then class characteristics are the best aid to help you catch up with those geniuses.

A qualified extraordinary profession must grant you certain unique characteristics.

Havel sighed helplessly as he finished speaking.

"That kid only saw the way to become a boxer, but he didn't understand at all why none of us became boxers. He even left us because of it."

It's a pity that Micah has invested so much in him over the years.

Havel’s tone carried a hint of resentment.

Otto figured the other person was probably referring to that big guy.

However, when discussing these matters, Havel did not intend to delve into them. After responding to Otto's questions, he resumed teaching swordsmanship.

"Next, I will teach you the basics of breathing techniques and combat skills. Pay close attention."

After saying this, Havel immediately began to demonstrate.

He first raised his sword, as if drawing some kind of light into the wooden sword.

Immediately afterwards, Javier slashed down from above, the trajectory clean and crisp.

In just a moment, it sliced ​​the wooden sword in Otto's hand in two.

At that moment, Otto realized that the wooden sword he was holding was for Havel to demonstrate.

But seemingly having been observing the two's training, Micah, who was under the eaves, immediately threw several more wooden swords onto the roof, enough for Havel to demonstrate.

As Micah threw out more wooden swords, Javier's movements became increasingly skillful.

He lowered his body and swung his sword horizontally. The wooden sword, which was filled with light, slashed into the void like a crescent moon.

A moment later, he used his wrist as an axis to perform a sword flourish, the tip of the sword drawing a perfect arc above his head, instantly deflecting the wooden sword that had been thrown at him.

This demonstration continued until dusk.

Only after Havel had finished demonstrating his complete swordsmanship did he stop and speak to Otto again.

"It's okay if you can't remember it. I'll just give you a demonstration first. The important thing is the breathing technique instruction that follows."

You should have felt it, right? When I unleashed my combat technique, a certain kind of light condensed on the sword.

This is what I'm going to teach you next.