Chapter 36 – 1-Star Knight (3)

“Even if I eat more now, I cannot see any effect.”

Henry’s bolt-from-the-blue remark.

Henry reassured Rousseau, who was about to object reflexively, saying that there would be nothing to worry about.

He would gratefully consume all of them, but it was just not right now.

To his attitude of wanting a reason, Henry even added a suitable excuse.

“It is my gut feeling. Just like the moment I felt mana, I am feeling a sensation that cannot be rationally explained. Could you give me a moment to sort things out?”

It had already been a long time since he had proven his out-of-spec talent.

Both Rousseau and Austin just accepted it as such and left the space for Henry.

“A 1-Star Knight is right before my eyes. The mages must be watching too, but now there is only one thing lacking.”

Henry immediately proceeded with the broadcast.

Because it would be disappointing if commentary was left out of this incident.

The reason he sent the two away was also because he could not use the microphone around them.

* Skill in Handling Mana: 80%

“This refers to the Talent Bead. Currently, I have used a part of the Level 2 Talent Bead, and looking at the circumstances, it seems that if I just fill the remaining ones, I will be able to promote.”

[Henry Camilton: Knight Trainee]

* Level 9

* Alignment: Good

* Main Weapon: Sword

* Prefers direct and destructive combat.

* Promotes to ‘1-Star Knight’ upon reaching level 10.

* Additional bonus will be given upon promotion.

Henry brought up the detailed information window.

Before he knew it, his level had reached 9.

The sentence saying he would promote to a 1-Star Knight upon reaching level 10 was still there, and a new sentence had appeared beneath it.

[Another additional bonus lolol]

[What is this?? How much are they going to shower him with??]

[Wasn’t the swordsmanship bonus last time also crazy??]

[1-Star Knight lol the class is different just from the name of the job lolol]

The viewers were having the same expectations as Henry.

Because although the Archmage’s gifts were not free, they had always returned something worth more than the amount paid.

Let alone a 1-Star Knight!

Didn’t it have a far greater meaning than simply reaching level 10 in weapon proficiency?

“Fortunately, I have enough donation funds. I plan to purchase the beads right now, while the mages are watching.”

The sparring with Austin.

And the effect of the items brought by Rousseau set fire to the hearts of the viewers.

Especially mages like Oop Oop.

They watched while being immersed in Henry, and their eyes would spin especially when he showed his direct growth.

Of course, Oop Oop was the one who poured in the largest amount, but the donation funds from other mages with similar tendencies were also an amount that could not be ignored.

Thanks to that, just as the managers had said, Henry was raising an undeserved amount of donations compared to his subscriber count.

[You have purchased the item.]

* Level 2 Talent Bead Bundle

Several beads, excluding the talents he had already purchased, entered Henry’s pocket.

“These have a special meaning to me.”

It was so during level 1, but it was even more so this time.

Because it was proof that the Archmage’s interest was not a whim.

When he ate the level 1 beads, Henry became able to stand on the same starting line as others.

The minimum talent.

That talent was just enough talent to live as a ‘trainee’.

At a level that was far too lacking to go outside and call himself a knight.

What if this had been a momentary amusement for the Archmage?

It would have been entirely possible for it to end there.

Rather, leaving only a bunch of lingering regrets for no reason.

However, the Archmage’s interest was consistent, and thanks to faithfully carrying out what was requested, he had finally reached the standard of a ‘knight’.

And that was.

“It probably means that I have become able to fully inherit the family. At one time, the Camilton Viscount Family almost finished its role by decorating a corner of history, but not anymore. Because I will become Viscount Camilton.”

And someday.

At the end of the time when he carried the responsibility of the family on his shoulders, something more than the title of Viscount would surely be waiting.

“I will eat it.”

The reaction of the viewers was explosive.

Because Henry’s appearance was that of a knight, and his solemn attitude contained the emotions he had felt while living until now just as they were.

“…Mmh.”

A huge change occurred in Henry’s body.

The beads exerted their effect immediately.

Unlike the elixirs that had been strangely unresponsive, this time it was to the extent that even Henry let out a reflexive exclamation.

[Level increases.]

[You have reached level 10!]

A new message floated up.

[You have met the promotion conditions!]

[Promoted to !]

Finally, the content he had long wished for appeared.

1-Star Knight.

The content stating that he had obtained the minimum qualification to inherit the family and also to act as the sword of the kingdom.

The message did not end there.

[The capability limit rises!]

[The traits of are unlocked!]

* Trait: Skilled Trainer

* Trait: Seeing as Much as You Know

* Trait: Observer’s Eye

A whopping three traits were given.

He could guess the details of the Skilled Trainer, but the other two were not.

Henry brought up the detailed information so that the viewers could also see.

[Trait: Skilled Trainer]

* The difference between a knight and a soldier arises from the presence or absence of a mount. A skilled trainer can proficiently control all mounts. Even if it’s a dragon!

* The proficiency of all mounts is fixed at 100%.

As expected, the first one was what he had anticipated.

Except that the last sentence bothered him a little.

[Trait: Seeing as Much as You Know]

* There is a saying somewhere on this continent that you see as much as you know. A 1-Star Knight must be able to face even a weapon they have not learned themselves!

* You can obtain proficiency in the weapon possessed by the enemy.

* Shows 50% efficiency compared to direct training.

This time too, it was not difficult content.

The only weapon technique Henry had currently learned was swordsmanship.

But what if the opponent’s weapon was a spear?

It meant that he could raise his spear technique proficiency just through the process of sparring with the opponent.

“It looks extremely good. In my eyes.”

[It looks super good to our eyes too]

[No, this is basically just turning on cheat keys openly lolol]

[Frankly speaking, can’t you just use Austin as a proficiency shuttle from now on?? By telling him to use a spear, then an axe]

“That was a fairly efficient piece of advice. Thank you.”

Henry readily decided to accept the viewers’ advice.

He was a member of none other than the Roderick Family.

Surely he would have some level of knowledge in weapons other than the sword, wouldn’t he?

‘If not, I can just ask Instructor Rousseau. A partner is just a matter of finding one.’

[Trait: Observer’s Eye]

This was the last trait.

Just looking at the name, it felt like it would be the best one here, and the expectation did not miss the mark.

* A great observer knows the fact that just because it is not visible, it does not mean it does not exist. If you only look at things that can be confirmed with the naked eye, you cannot be called an observer.

* You can see the flow of mana.

* The effect of the trait is proportional to the user’s mana proficiency.

[This is seriously a cheat just by looking at the description lol]

[Isn’t it like that?? Seeing the flow and avoiding in advance and stuff]

[Sharingan Bro lolol]

[I see it, I see it lolol]

‘…Seeing with the eyes? Visually? What changes?’

Originally, mana could be seen with the eyes.

Since the mana wrapped around the body, or overlaid on the sword, generally possessed a blue light.

In the first place, in the exam he took at the very end, the examiner had evaluated Henry’s [Concentration] or [Transformation] solely with the naked eye.

But there was something Henry had overlooked.

‘This is crazy.’

Once it passed through a human body, mana would take on a slightly different characteristic.

Since the world was filled with mana in the first place, and utilizing that mana was the knight’s mana training method.

But the mana that was said to be ‘visible’ now was not that kind of mana.

‘…I can see the flow?’

Literally, Henry was seeing the flow.

He waved his arm and took a step.

Every time he did, the mana in the atmosphere violently fluctuated like a lake into which a stone was thrown.

“So it meant being able to see this. Can the mages see it too?”

[Yeah, it’s visible just like that?]

[Was the flow referring to this right now? It would actually be possible to predict and respond to it?]

[Even if someone is hiding, they can all be found with this lol]

It was absurd.

Henry had to be astonished once again by the Archmage’s ability.

Not only did he make it possible to see such a thing, but to think it was not just Henry alone.

‘An Archmage that only appears in history books… If not, it makes no sense.’

It was said that among high-level knights, there were those who moved as if they saw mana.

However, the consensus was that they too did not see with their eyes, but followed the senses they had acquired in their bodies.

Actually, Rousseau could also estimate Henry’s mana, but that was not figured out ‘visually’.

It was merely a sense.

“I do not know what the instructor would say if he saw… No, it is better not to say anything. I should keep the trait hidden.”

Revealing it for no reason would only buy Rousseau’s astonishment.

Right now, it was a very outstanding level, but from the moment he made that fact known, it would surely become an ‘impossible’ case.

“…For now, I will bring the instructor back. Along with Austin.”

Waiting for too long was not good.

And when he walked out of the training ground.

Henry could find them waiting, standing still as if they had turned to stone.

“…Instructor?”

“It seems you are finally finished! I was waiting here just in case. Thank goodness.”

“How was it? Did you gain something?”

The two people were deeply flushed.

Rousseau would know, but it was unknown why Austin was acting like this.

Anyway.

“Let us go in first. Fortunately, I was able to obtain something.”

Henry willingly brought out what he had just obtained.

“How could this be!”

“Wow…”

Rousseau had an expression filled with joy and astonishment, and this time, even Austin had a face where a smile could not be found, unlike him.

Soon, the confirmation was finished, and now Henry brought up the new business he had with the two.

“I gratefully accept all the gifts you gave. But this time too, I do not intend to eat all of them. Just like a moment ago… though the expression might be a bit strange.”

“Do as you wish.”

“Yes, when reaching the ‘end’, it seems better not to eat them. There is no basis, it is entirely my gut feeling.”

“I respect that.”

Rousseau’s gifts were received, and the timing of their use was to be decided by Henry.

Now Rousseau showed an attitude as if he would believe whatever Henry said.

Because while he had thought he could not handle it, the ‘growth’ Henry had just shown was at a level that transcended even that.

Also, to Austin.

“Let’s spar for the time being. Instead, you’ll use weapons other than the sword. Is that possible?”

“Actually, I don’t like my family that much, but I can’t deny that it helped this time. Members of the Roderick Family must undergo weapon technique training without exception from a young age.”

“What is the category of weapons you can use?”

“Everything here. And some others besides. Instructor Rousseau should be able to get at least that much.”

“Of course! I will obtain all of them! If you wish, I can also handle the weapons that Austin has not learned, so I will be able to help!”

“There are about three weeks left until the exam, so until then, unless it’s a special case, I’d like to proceed with the same schedule as now.”

“I will arrange that environment. I thought it was a position in name only, but the moment has come when it is helpful like this. I must check all the authority I can enjoy.”

Rousseau completed his preparations to help in earnest, and so did Austin, who was currently in a position to prepare for the exam together.

***

The change in the environment took place immediately from the next day.

Rousseau ceaselessly brought items for Henry as if time were a waste, and Austin willingly clashed with Henry while holding various weapons.

Most of the training was sparring.

And he did not miss the broadcasts either, but it was true that it was a schedule that could not help but be boring.

On days when he felt it was exceptionally severe, he gave up the live broadcast and conducted the broadcast privately, letting in only the managers.

And.

At the point when two weeks had passed.

“It is a letter sent by Viscount Camilton, Henry.”

A letter from Henry’s father arrived.

BJ Swordmaster