My bloodline is so eager to improve.

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.

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

Immediately afterwards, Maika went to the forging workshop, clearly intending to focus on his work.

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

It was only at this moment that Havel officially began teaching.

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

This applies to both physical skills and weapon-related techniques.

Havel taught Otto the basics of combat techniques.

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

Even after reaching the rooftop, he gestured for Otto to come up as well.

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

However, since it was the first lesson, Otto still planned to train with Javier first, so there was no objection.

With his attributes enhanced, Otto climbs with ease.

He climbed onto the roof even faster than Javier.

This gave Xavier some initial understanding of Otto.

"Just as Maika said, your physique is excellent, 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 different 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, you'll only have an empty shell.

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

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

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

This is not uncommon in the adventurer's trade.

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 become a member of the Dragonbreakers in the future, so it was time to remind him about the extraordinary profession.

Otherwise, if Otto, like someone else, anxiously decides his fate, then...

Otto naturally took Javier's words to heart.

He didn't want to end up like Big Guy.

But the opportunity was rare, so Otto immediately inquired.

"What kind of extraordinary profession is suitable?"

Otto wanted to establish a standard.

Javier, himself an adventurer, provided the answer.

"The truly powerful and extraordinary professions do not lie in the physical attributes and bonuses they provide, but in the powerful benefits they bring."

We call this occupational characteristics.

Like bloodline spells and innate combat skills, class 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 traits are the best help to catch up with those geniuses.

A qualified, exceptional profession must offer you a certain characteristic.

Havel sighed helplessly as he finished speaking.

"That kid only saw how 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 about all the years of training Michael has put into him.

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 attention to your surroundings."

Having said that, Havel immediately began to perform.

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

Immediately afterwards, Havel slashed down from above, his trajectory clean and crisp.

In a single instant, 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, Maika, who was under the eaves, immediately threw several more wooden swords onto the roof, enough for Havel to demonstrate.

As Michael 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 now radiant, cleaved through 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 thrown wooden sword.

This demonstration continued until dusk.

Only after Havel 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, there were certain points of light condensing on the sword.

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

Chapter Fourteen: Azure Moon Breathing Technique

Seeing that it was getting late, Javier immediately told Otto to sit down cross-legged.

Their teaching should now move to the next stage.

After Otto was seated, Havel spoke.

"What I am going to teach you is the Azure Moon Breathing Method."

With each breath, you can absorb the essence of the moon and store it within your body.

It can be used directly when needed.

However, I must remind you that the amount of moonlight that can be accumulated in an ordinary human body is limited.

For example, normally I can only unleash my combat skills three times in a short period of time each day.

Combat skills are powerful techniques that can only be unleashed through the stimulation of mental will and physical potential.

Not only moonlight, but combat skills also consume physical and mental energy.

You'll have to experience that for yourself after you've actually tried it.

As for the manifestation of moonlight, look at your chest.

As he spoke, Havel took off his shirt, demonstrating the rhythm of his breathing and the manifestation of moonlight.

Three blue lines swirled around Havel's chest, resembling some strange little totem.

As Havel demonstrated, Otto's 'animal friends' immediately noticed something was wrong.

The monkeys noticed that during Havel's demonstration, his breathing became incredibly slow, and a strange energy seemed to be activated as he inhaled and exhaled!

"Is that strange energy the essence of the moon?"

Otto looked towards the horizon.

It was dusk, with the sun and moon facing each other high in the sky.

Clearly, the reason Havel demonstrated combat skills before teaching him breathing techniques was to wait for the moon to rise.

Seeing this, Otto also changed his breathing frequency and movements in an attempt to match Havel's.

The two of them continued their practice on the rooftop.

As night fell, Maika brought the food up to the roof.

The two then took a short rest.

Taking this opportunity, Otto immediately asked Havel for more information about this combat technique, hoping it would help him master it as soon as possible.

However, Havel didn't know much about this either.

"Once, we went on an adventure and discovered the Azure Moon Breathing Technique and its corresponding combat skills in the ruins of a certain barbarian god."

At that time, I was the only one in the team who successfully mastered it.

I never imagined I'd later use these combat skills to make a living in town.

There are actually quite a few retired adventurers like Javier in various adventurer outposts.

Although it seems that Otto learned the Azure Moon Breathing Technique without paying any price, the reward was actually provided by the Adventurers' Guild.

This is also because Otto was rated as a high-quality resource.

This can also be considered an investment by the Adventurers' Guild, waiting for Otto's future success and the fruits of his labor, which will bring them even more achievements.

However, Otto was inspired when the topic of barbarians came up.

He immediately took out the two tags he had obtained while hunting goblins and showed them to the two men.

"Could this be a totem or symbol of some cultist?"

Otto thought that the two goblins' actions and behavior were too strange.

But what if we look at it from a different angle?

What if the goblins at that time were not hunting, but were performing some kind of sacrificial ritual?

But after examining it for a while, Javier shook his head helplessly.

"In a broad sense, apart from the six orthodox gods worshipped by the Kingdom of Thorne, all other gods are called barbarian gods."

They may be some kind of ancient deity, or they may be nameless gods born from the countryside.

If it's just a sign, it's hard to find the corresponding deity.

Unless you are someone who has done a lot of research on this.

You can wait until the newly joined priest returns, and she will answer your questions.

Or you could go find the new receptionist, Eileen.

As servants of orthodox deities, priests are extremely knowledgeable about all kinds of totems related to the gods.

However, Otto had contacted Eileen before, but she was reluctant to provide any information about the sign, and the investigation is still ongoing.

Seeing this, Otto didn't say anything more, but simply put away the sign, planning to ask Eileen about her progress when he had time later.

As for Michael, he was reminding Otto that they would be busy tomorrow.

"I'll take you on a hunting mission tomorrow, and we'll also see if the Azure Moon Breathing Technique is suitable for you. If not, we'll switch to another one as soon as possible."

Let's get some rest early tonight.

After saying that, Michael and Javier immediately left the roof, leaving Otto alone to tidy himself up.

Although it was late autumn, Otto didn't feel much of a chill even after taking off his shirt.

He felt he was in pretty good shape today and planned to take this opportunity to accumulate some moonlight.

During the breathing exercise, Otto could feel a slight tingling sensation on his skin, which was clearly the moonlight beginning to condense.