My bloodline is so eager to improve.

"How about I try it first?"

If it's not suitable, I will abandon this option.

Otto refused to back down.

Seeing this, Maika stopped trying to stop him.

Michael figured that once Otto's magic was depleted, he would eventually be unable to stand it and take it off.

With that in mind, Michael immediately helped Otto put on the leather armor.

The moment they were all dressed, Otto's 'animal friends' began a grand celebration.

The brown bear roared, "No one can challenge my leadership anymore!"

The brown bear helped share the weight of your armor.

[The brown bear senses that the armored beast is absorbing magical energy to grow!]

The brown bear felt the pain and rolled on the spot.

Unable to bear it any longer, the black sheep kicked the brown bear hard with its hind legs, thus relieving it of the pressure brought by the magic.

At that moment, Otto felt as if the heavy leather armor had lost its own weight.

If you didn't look at the exterior, Otto would have thought he was wearing another shirt.

"It looks like it's working quite well."

Otto thought he could handle the burden of the leather armor.

As for the consumption of magic power.

Currently, he only needs a little magic to assist him when unleashing combat techniques.

Furthermore, the black sheep, symbolizing the spirit, seemed to be replenishing its magical energy, so Otto didn't find it difficult to wear the leather armor of the giant bear.

"That's it."

Otto told Michael that he had no problem wearing it.

Seeing this, Maika remained silent, but simply led him out of the warehouse.

Young people always have to suffer a bit before they know what they're missing.

Michael simply shouldered his weapon and immediately led Otto out of the forging workshop.

As for Otto, he simply took his iron sword and followed behind Michael, ready to complete today's task.

"What is our mandate?"

With time still available, Otto hoped to learn as much as possible about the commission.

Michael simply explained this.

"Our mission is simple: go to the abandoned mines to the west and wipe out the goblins."

Payment settlement entrustment is one of the more common entrustments.

Goblins are like cockroaches or rats; if you're not careful, they can fill every corner.

Michael glanced at Otto and patiently gave him instructions.

"When we get there, don't wander off, keep up with me."

Throughout the journey, Michael kept reminding Otto of precautions related to goblins.

They were afraid that Otto would become smug because he had killed two goblins before.

The two chatted as they hurried toward the mine.

After walking for about an hour, the two finally arrived at their destination.

Otto discovered that the entrance to the mine was covered with withered vines and moss, and the air was filled with a damp, musty smell, mixed with a familiar scent.

Otto remembered the smell; it was the smell of goblins!

"It seems they are here."

Otto narrowed his eyes, drew his iron sword, and prepared to fight.

As for Michael, he skillfully lit a lantern and spoke to Otto.

"Once inside, follow my lead."

Eileen said, "You have the blessing of the Lantern Goddess; use it when you need to, don't save it for later."

This is a common mindset among beginners: they always think about saving their skills for last, which can easily cause them to miss opportunities.

But the animal friends issued a warning.

[The monkey warns that you have not yet completed the offering and gratitude for using the Lamplight Eye last time.]

Otto simply nodded at the prompt in front of him.

His experiments with the Lamplight Eye are not yet finished.

He planned to test what would happen if he encountered issues related to sacrifices in actual combat. Now that Michael was by his side, Michael could solve any unexpected problems. There was no better testing environment than this.

Daily simulations are just empty talk; actual performance in real combat is the only true measure of success.

This is also to prepare a response strategy in advance for a truly emergency situation.

With that thought, Otto immediately murmured the name of the goddess in his heart, and his Lantern-Holding Eyes began to open.

Otto had previously tested that his Lamp Eye could last for about ten minutes.

That should be enough for him to complete this adventure.

The two discussed their plan as they walked into the mine.

But just as the two had walked less than fifty meters into the tunnel, Otto suddenly saw some scarlet mist.

"careful!"

Otto immediately assumed a defensive stance.

Immediately afterward, seven pairs of small orange-yellow eyes suddenly lit up in the darkness ahead, accompanied by a sharp, eerie scream.

Seeing that their ambush had failed, seven green-skinned goblins leaped out from behind the rocks, brandishing crudely made daggers and clubs.

Otto, sword in hand, charged at the first goblin.

The sound of the iron sword being drawn was crisp and clear.

The moonlight cast a bright blue arc in the dim mine shaft.

Otto immediately used the basic combat technique of Azure Moon, precisely cutting into the goblin's neck.

In an instant, crimson blood spurted out, and the goblin fell backward before it could even utter a sound.

Seeing Otto's clean and efficient skills, Michael thought it was not bad.

He and Havel were old acquaintances, so he naturally recognized the combat technique.

The sword draw and slash is the starting stance of the Azure Moon combat technique.

Michael had seen Javier use this technique countless times.

Although Otto's starting speed was still a bit slow.

But his angle was indeed good, clean and neat, without any unnecessary movements; he just needs some practical experience.

"It seems we don't need to change our mentor."

Michael was very satisfied with Otto's performance.

However, while dealing with the goblins, he was also giving Otto a reminder.

"Combat skills need to be applied in conjunction with the timing of events; careful observation is essential."

Michael thought that Otto should now only have gathered a wisp of moonlight.

The Azure Moon's combat techniques are very physically demanding and must be used judiciously.

But just as the word 'qualified' flashed through Michael's mind, his pupils suddenly contracted.

As Otto slew the first goblin, his sword strike didn't pause for a moment; his body pressed down and spun.

The stiffness that should have been due to the finishing move was erased by Otto's follow-up attack, and the iron sword was slashed out with the power of the spin.

Another visible azure halo merged with the sword blade, unleashing terrifying power and swiftly cleaving the two goblins in two at the knees!

Then, Otto pushed the tip of his sword into the goblin's forehead until blood spurted out, before withdrawing his iron sword.

This series of actions almost made Michael drop the pipe he was holding in his mouth!

Is this really a newcomer?

Not only did he use the basic Azure Moon combat techniques one after another, but he also executed the combos between the techniques with unparalleled smoothness!

It's important to know that you need to judge the timing of the recovery move the instant you release a combat technique, and use the next action to prevent being ambushed.

If you're not careful, you might strain a muscle at best, or even be vulnerable to being caught off guard by the enemy and suffer irreparable damage!

Even Javier, whom Michael remembers, took a full year to master this skill!

However, this is not the end.

After killing three goblins, Otto, his face covered in blood, revealed a ferocious expression.

"Who's next!"

Otto drew his iron sword and rejoined the battle!

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He lunged at the goblins that Maika had blocked.

Otto leaped up with force and slammed down heavily.

It even landed directly on top of a goblin.

He skillfully made the goblin open his chest.

The iron sword sliced ​​through the goblin's chest, rendering it unable to move.

Immediately afterwards, he unleashed another horizontal slash, his third combat technique of the day, taking down a goblin next to him!

At that moment, Maika's eyes widened.

Putting aside Otto's swordsmanship and combat skills, the sheer amount of moonlight he condensed was enough to shock Michael!

"You mastered the Azure Moon Breathing Technique in just one night?"

Michael remembers that Havel suffered a lot in this area back then. It wasn't until four years after he mastered the breathing technique that he was able to condense three beams of moonlight in one night!

Thinking of this, Maika burst into a smug laugh.

He swung his giant axe down with a mighty roar, slaying the remaining two goblins.

Originally, he was here to restrain the enemy in order to train Otto.

In retrospect, it's no longer necessary.

Otto's familiarity with the Azure Moon combat techniques meant he didn't need this kind of sparring training at all.

"I didn't expect you to be able to use the Azure Moon Combat Technique so quickly."

If Javier knew, he would be absolutely stunned.

"Once we get back, I'll have him teach you the more advanced Azure Moon combat techniques."

Otto simply nodded in response to Michael's praise.

He could sense that this was not his limit.

If Michael had continued to stand by and restrain the enemy, Otto could have even unleashed a fourth sword strike!

But that would be too conspicuous, so Otto didn't intend to show it off.

Thinking of this, Otto immediately started cutting off the goblins' ears with Michael.

“One goblin can be exchanged for six copper Thorns, plus the extra six copper Thorns from the small extermination mission, so we can probably earn forty-eight copper Thorns this time. You can take the lion’s share of the reward this time.”

Michael was only there to practice tactics with Otto, and he didn't contribute much, so he naturally didn't intend to take any reward.