My bloodline is so eager to improve.

So, did that thief N know this secret?

Otto didn't think the governor would go around publicizing such a secret.

Upon hearing this, Goren simply nodded.

"Yes, that's also a key point we're investigating."

It's likely that the official's home is infested with burglar's umbrella!

Goren and Mika discussed it and then went to visit the governor's house.

If we can find the mole through clues, we can bring that person to the Wanderers' Tavern, and then many issues can be discussed.

While Goren and Otto were exchanging information, they arrived at the hotel.

This is a small hotel that doesn't look very big.

But once inside the store, the warm and inviting decor made Otto feel very comfortable.

While Otto was observing his surroundings, Goren had already greeted the person behind the counter.

"How have you been lately, Lillian?"

Goren's curt greeting was met with the woman's indifference.

She simply stepped out from behind the counter, ignoring Goren, and went straight to Otto's side.

"You must be Otto. Michael mentioned you to me before."

I heard you are learning swordsmanship from Javier.

"Since you've come to me, you must be looking to choose a secondary weapon, right? Come with me."

After saying this, Lillian immediately took Otto to the backyard, ignoring Goren completely.

Seeing this, Otto could only carefully speak well of Goren.

"Actually, there was a reason why we were arrested last night!"

Otto was about to say something, but then a chilling killing intent appeared before his eyes.

"Oh, so you're not going home? You got arrested yesterday, didn't you?"

Lillian looked at Goren with an extremely cold gaze, as if she wanted to devour him alive.

Even Otto was forced to take a few steps back by this murderous intent.

The woman in front of me wasn't very tall, but her aura was incredibly imposing.

The originally cute brown curly hair gradually began to sway because of this murderous intent.

Those emerald eyes seemed to be filled with hostility towards Goren!

Clearly, Otto's words did not help Goren at all; instead, they put the martial artist in an even worse situation!

"Please, Otto, shut up!"

Goren looked at Otto with a tearful expression.

This kid is really making things worse by trying to help!

But seeing Goren's predicament, Lillian said fiercely.

"Don't shift the responsibility to the younger generation!"

You have to bear the consequences of your own actions!

Get out of here, I don't want to see you!

After Lillian finished speaking, she immediately left with Otto.

It wasn't until the two of them arrived in the backyard that Lillian's fierce aura finally subsided somewhat.

"Honestly, all he does is talk about Master Maika this and Master Maika that!"

Who's more important to me, Mecca or Michael?!

When Lillian’s temper flared up, she immediately swung her fist and smashed it against the stone mill next to her.

The result was that this simple punch caused a thick crack to appear on the millstone!

It was at this moment that the Magic Ape brought Lillian's extraordinary profession.

[Tier 1 - Extraordinary: Rock Shield Guard (6/6)]

[Upon reaching the pinnacle of cultivation, it grants the job seeker a bonus of six points to Strength and Stamina.]

[Class Combat Skill: Immovable King]

[When the player stops and holds their shield, they can activate a combat skill, increasing their strength attribute to 160%.]

[Class Trait: Unmoving Soul]

[When one pauses, the applicant's spiritual energy transforms into power.]

Those with expertise in shields can be hired provided they do not retreat an inch while severely wounded and subjected to attacks from enemies several times their own weight, and their will to resist remains unwavering.

The Magic Ape's assessment of the Rock Shield Guard is: an ideal guard profession.

Looking at the information brought back by the Magic Ape, Otto finally understood why the woman in front of him possessed such a dangerous aura.

However, this was only the second Guardian profession Otto had seen, and it did bring him some useful information.

As things stand, the guards' profession seems to bring about a certain attribute transformation and bonus.

Otto thought that the professional characteristics of the Fire Seed Iron Guard should be the same.

After all, Michael once said that knights share certain common characteristics.

It's reasonable to assume that other similar professional systems also possess similar characteristics.

What puzzled Otto was that Lillian's mastery of the extraordinary profession even slightly surpassed Goren's, so why did she retire?

Just as Otto was wondering, the Magic Ape brought back new information.

The Magic Ape discovered that Lillian was cursed.

The aura of this curse is the same as that of the curse that Havel suffered.

The magical ape felt disgusted by the cursed aura.

But the black sheep thoroughly enjoys this negative atmosphere.

Upon seeing this information, Otto immediately understood.

It is clear that Lillian and Havel suffered the same curse during that adventure, which forced them to retire, a truly regrettable situation.

While Otto was analyzing the characteristics of the extraordinary profession, Lillian had already taken out two small shields from the warehouse in the backyard, intending to begin teaching.

"Alright, don't let Goren's situation affect you."

That scoundrel who's never home, let him go off and fool around with Maika!

Let's begin with some basic information about shields.

If you can really adapt to the shield, perhaps I can teach you about breathing techniques.

Chapter 43 Iron Wall Breathing Technique (Fifth update, please continue reading)

Lillian rested a small wooden shield on her right arm.

Otto discovered that the inside of the wooden shield had a design similar to an arm guard, clearly for fixation and defense.

Otto imitated Lillian by placing the wooden shield on his arm, and at least in terms of posture, he did a pretty good job of it.

Seeing this, Lillian simply nodded and then immediately began to teach.

"Your role should be to assist the one-handed sword user in using the shield, right?"

Then the combat skills of a professional shield guard aren't really suitable for you. You should learn some offensive combat skills instead.

As Lillian spoke, Otto learned that Lillian had mastered various shield-based combat techniques, which was why Goren had recommended Otto to come. Under Lillian's guidance, Otto could receive the best and most comprehensive instruction.

"Let me think about it. Iron Wall Combat Techniques should suit you well. Why don't you learn them first?"

As Lillian spoke, she took out a breathing guide chart from the house and guided Otto in his practice.

While instructing Otto on breathing techniques, Lillian also explained the key points to him.

"The key to Iron Wall Breathing Technique and combat skills lies in agility and blocking."

"Don't rely on the weight of the shield, rely on your skill."

But just as Lillian was explaining, Otto suddenly started coughing, as if he had a stitch in his side.

But Lillian didn't seem to care much about it.

"It seems you have a deep understanding of the Azure Moon Breathing Technique."

Next, mastering the balance of different breathing techniques will be key to your training.

It's important to know that each combat technique has its own unique breathing method.

When using combat techniques, switching between breathing methods is crucial, and the coordination between different breathing methods has become a difficult problem that many adventurers need to study.

Fortunately, Otto, after a while, finally recovered from the effects of the differences between the different breathing techniques.

Otto, sitting on the ground, cautiously asked.

"Ms. Lillian, how do you maintain this balance?"

Otto thought that this was probably one of the reasons why Goren had sent him over to learn from Lillian.

After all, Lillian is proficient in various shield-based combat techniques, and she should be quite skilled at harmonizing and balancing different breathing techniques.

But Lillian gave Otto an unexpected answer.

"It's a feeling."

You can only try to master it yourself; what you need is more practical experience and more practice.

Perhaps in a fleeting moment of battle, you'll grasp that crucial knack for balance; there are no shortcuts.

As Lillian spoke, she helped Otto up.

"Let's keep hammering now."

While Otto struggled to learn the new breathing technique, Lillian had already begun demonstrating the combat techniques that complemented the Iron Wall Breathing Technique.

"What I want to teach you are the two basic techniques for beginners."

Block and shield bash.

As Lillian spoke, she demonstrated, letting Otto attack at will, and she would handle the rest herself.

Seeing this, Otto had no choice but to pick up a wooden stick from the side and stab it at Lillian.

But then something unexpected happened.

Lillian simply stood still, showing no intention of dodging.

The moment Otto's wooden stick came crashing down, Lillian didn't even look up, using only the shield in her hand to block his attack.

Then, Otto even used the Azure Moon Thrust, but it was still blocked by Lillian.

Did you notice?

What you need to block is not a lot of strength, nor is it how good the quality of your shield is. You just need to observe your opponent's movements and then raise your shield.

This is a very delicate technique.

Besides blocking, you also need to learn how to release force.

By deflecting the opponent's force, you can weaken their attack to some extent and thus block it.

Once you master this technique, you'll be able to handle opponents who are much larger and more robust than you.

As for shield bash, that's much simpler.

Lillian raised her shield, shouted, and smashed it down on Otto's wooden stick, breaking it in two.

Otto discovered that when Lillian used Shield Bash, a strange vortex formed around her.

It was that aura that merged with the shield that severed the wooden stick.

"Is this how Shield Bash attacks?"