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The butler, Leon, explained it to him:
The basic level of Knight Breathing Technique has a maximum level of Silver rank, and can also learn three unique combat skills.
The maximum level that a normal-grade Knight Breathing Technique can reach is the Gold rank, and it also allows the user to learn four unique combat skills.
The highest level of the Knight's Breathing Technique is Diamond rank, and it also allows the user to learn five unique combat skills.
Arthur's "Flame Lion Breathing Technique" is an excellent knight's breathing technique.
It is said that the founder of this Knight Breathing Technique was a Diamond-rank Knight of a certain dynasty, holding the title of Flame Lion. He was a powerful and influential Grand Duke of a different surname who fought for the royal family and achieved outstanding results.
Currently, Arthur, who has just entered the Black Iron rank, has already learned two combat skills recorded in the "Flame Lion Breathing Technique": "Blood Boiling" and "Explosive Charge".
The learning threshold for the third combat skill is at least the late stage of the Black Iron rank, and requires certain waveguide characteristics of a Silver rank knight to even begin learning it.
Therefore, Arthur's current training is to continuously accumulate life force, so that the life seed in his heart can grow stronger and improve his understanding and control of wave power.
In contrast, Lancelot and Gawain...
After awakening their knightly heart, they gain a unique, elevated knightly breathing technique.
Based on the strength and characteristics of the wave-guiding power they generated, Arthur and his butler Leon made a preliminary judgment:
The two's upgraded Knight Breathing Techniques are at least of excellent grade, and even higher than Arthur's "Flame Lion Breathing Technique" of the same grade.
The advantage is that it has unlimited future potential; the disadvantage is that you need to discover that potential yourself.
However, both of them came from very poor backgrounds.
One was a displaced young slave, the other a wandering knight, both with a shallow understanding of the path of chivalry.
Therefore, at this time, the comprehensive knightly training guidance provided by Arthur and his butler Leon becomes especially important.
Back to the present.
Arthur came to Lancelot's side:
"Lancelot, how's your understanding of the 'Lake Breathing Technique' combat skill?"
Upon seeing Arthur arrive, Lancelot immediately sprang to his feet.
Immediately, an excited and joyful smile spread across his still-childish face:
"Reporting to Lord Arthur, thanks to your guidance, I have been able to grasp the basic life force circulation path of the first combat skill."
After saying that, Lancelot raised one of his hands and began to practice the "Lake Breathing Technique".
Soon, as he changed his breathing rhythm, a deep blue lake wave began to emerge from his hand.
The deep blue lake waveguide, possessing the characteristics of flowing water, flowed upwards against the current, quickly covering his entire arm.
Following that, Lancelot took the next step.
He took a step back, then swung his arm, which covered the lake's waveguide, forward.
next moment.
A deep blue wall of water separated Lancelot from Arthur.
"Lord Arthur, please try unleashing the Flame Wave Slash at maximum output frequency and slashing at this water wall."
Lancelot, the creator behind the water wall, made a request to Arthur.
Arthur smiled knowingly and drew his fine iron sword from his waist.
Then, as he wished, he activated the "Flame Lion Breathing Technique," channeling the generated wave of flame into the sword with all his might.
Immediately, Arthur unleashed a Flame Wave Slash with a radius twice as large as usual at the azure wall of water in front of him.
Then, something unexpected happened to Arthur.
His prized Flame Aura Slash instantly disintegrated and dissolved within the azure water wall that was within arm's reach.
In contrast, the deep blue water wall remains perfectly intact and floating in mid-air.
Lancelot offered an explanation:
"Lord Arthur, this is the combat technique I have mastered: Tidal Barrier. It can greatly reduce the impact and destruction caused by waveguide power."
That's a really simple and effective result!
Upon hearing this, Arthur couldn't help but think to himself, "What do you mean?"
"Lord Arthur, there is more to show you than just this."
After Lancelot tested the effects of his newly acquired combat skills on Arthur, he first dispelled them with his mind, then continued on his way, excitedly heading towards the lake not far away.
"Ok?"
Arthur became interested and followed Lancelot.
We arrived at the lakeside.
Lancelot crouched down, released the azure Lake Wave again, and poured it into the tranquil small lake in front of him.
A moment later, something unusual happened.
The tranquil lake was suddenly rippled, which then coalesced into a giant wave that crashed towards Lancelot.
Seeing this, Lancelot did not avoid it, seemingly unafraid of the oncoming giant wave.
This is indeed the case.
The suddenly rising giant wave abruptly stopped its forward surging when it was only two meters away from Lancelot, as if it possessed some kind of self-awareness.
What happened next further confirmed this guess.
Before Lancelot and Arthur, the surging wave, after stopping, quickly took on the shape of a human form.
The next moment, it spoke in an ethereal tone:
"Daughter of the tides, son of the lake god, what urgent matter do you wish to summon me for?"
Upon witnessing the humanoid figure formed by the flowing water open its mouth, Arthur was immediately taken aback:
"This is a water spirit!?"
As a knight, Arthur's knowledge of elemental spirits is relatively weak.
In his understanding:
Elemental spirits are rare, naturally born monsters that inhabit environments with high magical concentrations, such as volcanoes and streams.
Magicians and alchemists highly value elemental spirits.
Magicians value the pure elemental power it contains, which can help them break through magical bottlenecks and even grant them extraordinary control over specific elemental attributes.
Alchemists value the elemental spirits' natural affinity for and ability to convert elemental energy, which can drive more complex and precise alchemical processes, creating potions and alchemical artifacts with better effects.
However, it is said that the higher the level of the elemental spirit, the more difficult it is to tame and communicate with it, as they prefer the power of superior beings that is compatible with their own attributes and origins.
Back to the present.
"Yes, Lord Arthur!"
Lancelot turned to Arthur and explained in detail:
"When I comprehended the combat skill Tidal Barrier from the 'Lake Breathing Technique' this morning, I also sensed that I seemed to have a certain affinity with this body of water."
The life seeds condensed by the "Lake Breathing Technique" tell me that my lake's waveguide can summon and command the water spirits hidden in any living body of water.
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"Is this also a 'blessing' bestowed upon you by the heart of a knight?"
Upon hearing this, Arthur frowned, lost in thought.
He thought of Gawain, another possessor of the Knight's Heart, who, in addition to the upgraded high-grade "Breathing of the Sun" technique, also possessed the Lv.4 bishop-level "Grace of the Sun".
Therefore, when Arthur witnessed Lancelot's ability to summon and communicate with water spirits in living waters, it was hard not to think of it as a high-level "blessing".
"The darling of the tides, the son of the lake god?"
Arthur's thoughts returned to the water spirit in front of him, and he grasped the special way the water spirit addressed Lancelot.
Then he remembered the legend of the Lady of the Lake told by the alchemist Merlin.
"Lord Arthur, what's wrong?"
Lancelot's voice quickly brought Arthur back to the present moment.
Arthur did not deliberately hide his thoughts from this loyal subordinate:
“Lancelot, the waveguide characteristics you showed before, and your current ability to communicate with water spirits, remind me of a legend I heard from that alchemist.”
Lancelot repeated his words with a puzzled look:
"Legends and stories related to me?"
"I'll take you to that alchemist's residence sometime in the future, and you'll understand."
Who knows, there might be another opportunity waiting for you there.
There was no point in dwelling on it, so Arthur ended the conversation.
Lancelot didn't bring it up again after hearing it, but just kept it in mind.
He then told Arthur his purpose in summoning the water spirit:
"Lord Arthur, this water spirit lives in the flowing waters of this area and is familiar with this land. Perhaps it can know the situation of our journey ahead."
So I think we can try asking it about the dangers we might encounter along the way.
Arthur agreed with Lancelot's idea, and then took out a map of the North from his baggage:
Three days ago, they left Blackrock Territory and headed straight east.
After three days of travel, they had already crossed the territories of two baronies, and still needed to cross a mountain range and a viscounty to reach their destination, Cedar Valley.
They are now near the Red Leaf Mountains, which are marked as "danger level three" on the map.
According to the map interpretation, the Red Leaf Mountains were once under the jurisdiction of a hereditary viscount lord.
However, after the change of dynasties, the original Red Leaf Duke was stripped of his title because of his close relationship with the previous dynasty.
Since then, the Red Leaf Mountains have become a no-man's land.
However, due to its superior geographical environment and natural resources, the Red Leaf Mountains are coveted by various powerful forces who all want to compete for its jurisdiction.
However, after many years, this mountain range did not fall into the hands of any major power, but instead became a stronghold for many roaming bandit gangs.
Therefore, the "danger level three" marked on the map is due to the bandit gangs that gather in this mountain range.
After looking at the map.
Arthur looked up and gazed at the red-covered mountain range in the distance.
His original plan was to take a slightly longer route, avoiding deep into the Red Leaf Mountains and passing through its side area.
Because venturing deeper into the Red Leaf Mountains increases the likelihood of conflict with bandit gangs.
The map provided by Linton, the workshop's deputy manager, shows a relatively safe side path. Because it borders a powerful and influential baron's territory, the area is heavily guarded, and bandit gangs rarely venture there.
Therefore, when crossing the Red Leaf Mountains, taking this side path will almost certainly prevent you from encountering bandit gangs.
Arthur did not want to cause any trouble with them on this trip, so he avoided them as much as possible.
My thoughts return to the present.
Right now, there's an unexpected water spirit who can provide information.
So, combining his original plan, Arthur posed a concise question:
"Is it safe to cross the side path of the Red Leaf Mountains now?"
Lancelot relayed the problem to the water spirit on his behalf.
The water spirit answered:
"No, there is impending conflict ahead."
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Red Leaf Mountain Range, side path area.
This is a major trade route that allows safe passage through the Red Leaf Mountains, a Class III danger zone.