My bloodline is so eager to improve.

This middle-aged man was hired as a male servant in the governor's household through connections. Occasionally, he would steal some calligraphy and paintings or inconspicuous antiques and porcelain to sell on the black market.

It was also on the black market that he encountered that thief.

The two, emboldened by their shared hometown, drank themselves into a stupor at the tavern, until the waiter accidentally mentioned a fire-elemental seal and the noble blanket, which startled the thief.

He suggested to the male servant that the two of them jointly produce the fire-related seal and the expensive blanket.

In this way, they can forge all kinds of permits without permission. As long as they sell the permits in a short period of time, they can go far away and live a good life with the money.

As for how chaotic Oaktown would become, that was none of their business.

The male servant initially wanted to refuse, but earlier, while pondering the matter, he accidentally broke a plate and was fined a whole month's wages by the butler.

It was this accident that made the male servant make up his mind to join the thief...

As for the result, this is the scene that Otto and his companions are seeing now.

The thief was responsible for converting the goods into cash, while the male servant remained in the governor's house to help him keep an eye on various developments.

If Michael and the others hadn't been there, this gathering would have been a disaster.

According to this kid, they're leaving tomorrow.

"Fortunately, Javier contacted us in time."

Maika felt that this time the money was earned very easily.

As for Goren, he just wanted to finish this assignment as soon as possible so he could go home and explain things properly to Lillian.

Because he had been away from home for too long, Lillian was very dissatisfied with him.

As for Otto, he was more interested in the share of the commission given by the executive officer.

However, in addition to this, he also hopes to participate in more actual combat to help him hone his combat skills and the switching and coordination between breathing techniques.

Looking at the male servant in front of him, Otto was somewhat worried.

"What if that thief is killed?"

After all, the two had met before in the so-called black market. Although Otto had never been there, he could tell that it was a good place to sell stolen goods.

Michael simply shook his head.

"The sealing wax seal is of great importance. If that thief is involved, then..."

The black market exists only with the tacit approval of the authorities; who would dare to sell wax seals?

However, the same logic applies to that blanket; it bears the family crest of the de facto ruler and could not easily end up on the black market.

We just need to catch them and take care of them quickly. After that, we have a campsite assignment in the Blackthorn Forest, so we need to prepare properly.

At this point, Maika simply patted the middle-aged man on his shoulder.

The guy had collapsed from exhaustion after being interrogated by Goren.

Left with no other choice, Maika had to carry him away.

However, when it came to preparations, Otto finally voiced his concerns.

"I've found an extraordinary profession, but it does require a flame with extraordinary power, as well as an item that can resist the erosion of the flame."

Upon hearing this, Maika was taken aback at first, and then remained silent for a long time.

After an unknown amount of time, Michael spoke again, but instead of answering Otto's question directly, he asked a question first.

"Does your acquired extraordinary profession possess corresponding combat skills, spells, or special characteristics?"

Upon hearing this, Otto simply nodded.

"Yes."

After hearing Otto's answer, Michael nodded.

"That's good. Don't end up like that kid, choosing a path with no future."

You are much more mature than your peers, and you are very meticulous. In the previous adventures, we were able to succeed so smoothly thanks to you.

I think you have your own considerations.

Clearly, the past adventures had given Michael considerable trust in Otto, and therefore, he did not intend to interfere with Otto's choices.

After carefully inquiring about Otto's needs, Michael gave his answer.

"First of all, I suggest you don't look for items that can resist fire."

I suspect that you need that so-called extraordinary flame to perform some kind of self-harming ritual.

This is a test in itself; if you use extra items, it will only affect the promotion effect.

The essence of extraordinary power lies in transcending the limits of ordinary people through one's own will.

Upon hearing this, Otto simply nodded.

In recent days, Otto has also discovered several powerful extraordinary professions, all of which require passing the test of life and death to learn, or entrusting one's life and death to others in a reckless manner. Otto thinks that the Fire Seed Iron Guard is probably the same.

Now that he has received Michael's reply, Otto can finally be certain that there are no shortcuts to the Extraordinary Ritual.

While Otto was pondering this, Michael had already begun listing the information about the extraordinary flames he desired.

Chapter Forty-Nine: Adventurers are Skilled at Performing

As a seasoned adventurer, Michael has handled countless oddities, which can offer Otto some assistance.

"You've only been an adventurer for a short time, so you still lack understanding of some of the wondrous things."

Let me give you some additional information.

We call substances in this world that possess extraordinary power "wonderful objects." In fact, there are many such wonderful objects; if we only consider fire, there are quite a few, with the spirit of the fire element being the most prominent.

Michael simply stated.

"The twelve months of the year correspond to twelve superior beings."

Six of the months are symbolized by the kingdom's six gods, while the other six months are divided by the six elemental spirits.

One of them is the spirit of fire.

The Fire Elemental Spirit possesses immense extraordinary power. If you can receive His blessing and obtain a fragment of the Fire Elemental Spirit's spirit, then advancing to the next level of the extraordinary profession should not be a problem.

"But the spirit of fire is ethereal and elusive. Apart from a few families that serve Him, I have never heard of anyone else receiving this kind of blessing, unless you are a bastard child of one of their families."

But Otto just chuckled when he heard this.

“How could I, an orphan abandoned in a village in the development zone, possibly be a descendant of such a large family?”

Skip this.

Michael and Goren were not surprised by this.

After all, everyone lived in the development zone, and their circumstances were pretty much predictable. Even if there were descendants of large families, they would have already shown their characteristics.

Upon hearing Otto's words, Goren was reminded of a kind of extraordinary flame.

"I remember when I forged my fists, I used cold iron."

It is said that this substance coexists with an icy flame, and if you happen to find a vein of cold iron, you might be able to use this icy flame as a material for advancement.

Goren raised his hand and demonstrated it to Otto.

His right hand gradually turned into a metallic color, and even emitted wisps of cold air, which was clearly the characteristic of the so-called cold iron.

Besides these, Michael also recommended many fire options to Otto, including extraordinary fires nurtured by underground mushrooms, and some legendary items left over from cataclysmic events. There were quite a few types, and Otto found it difficult to choose.

Seeing this, Maika simply patted him on the shoulder and patiently spoke.

"You only have one chance to choose an extraordinary career, so it's always good to be cautious."

After this incident is over, I'll take you to buy a book of strange artifacts so you can study those flames properly.

This place isn't far from the Demon Realm beyond humans; perhaps we can find suitable items here.

Maika let out a long sigh and said solemnly.

"Otto, don't be impatient."

Otto knew that Michael was worried that he would end up like that big guy, lacking patience and ultimately choosing a path with no future.

Otto simply nodded.

"I will choose the appropriate object for promotion, and I will not act rashly."

Seeing his companions growing up one by one, Otto felt he couldn't slack off.

Now that he has a clue about the so-called strange object, he naturally needs to give it serious consideration.

Just as the three were talking about the fire artifact, they arrived at the Wanderer's Tavern.

This is a very messy-looking tavern, with garbage everywhere and no one cleaning it up. It's also noisy and the security doesn't seem to be very good. It's obviously a gathering place for criminals.

Maika was used to this; he kicked open the door and rushed inside.

Everyone around seemed to know Maika. The moment they saw the dwarf, the noise around them disappeared, and they even silently made way for Maika, as if they were afraid of something.

This is clearly a consequence of yesterday's attack on Jerejad.

Goren declared that the Blade of the Dragon still existed, and because of this, no one dared to underestimate this incomplete adventurer squad anymore.

But Maika didn't care. He just carried the middle-aged man and asked the bartender to find them a suitable place to rest.

Michael first poured a bucket of ale on the man to sober him up so they could identify the thief.

However, Otto did find this flamboyant behavior somewhat inappropriate.

"What if we let those thieving beasts gather around us? What will we do then?"

But Goren told Otto not to worry too much.

"Don't worry, this male servant has already revealed the key to their alliance."

The two swore a blood oath that if the thief escaped on his own, the oath would devour him completely by the appointed day of tomorrow, at which point the thief would be gone.

Therefore, the other party will inevitably come to rescue him. We brought him here to make the thief flee, as he doesn't have much time left.

With Goren's explanation, Otto learned that the mages had created an alchemical artifact called Blood Oath.

These alchemy items are quite valuable, requiring several gold coins to craft.

The male servant and the thief Takyo had this strange contract.

This contract is said to be made by drawing blood from demons and possesses powerful binding force.

If either party refuses to keep their oath, they will inevitably suffer the consequences; the flames of the abyss will burn them to ashes.

According to the male servant, their agreed escape time was tomorrow.

If one party is absent, the other party will be considered to have breached the contract, and in that case, the party will be held liable.

Therefore, tonight is his last chance.

To put it bluntly, Maika's actions meant that he let the thief meet He Xiang'er, saving them the trouble of searching everywhere.

As they were talking, Michael asked the bartender to bring over a few more glasses of good wine; he wanted to have a good drink tonight.

But Glenn, standing to the side, was getting anxious.

"Master Michael, have you forgotten?"

They promised us they wouldn't drink those expensive liquors anymore.

Goren felt that his team's funds were already tight, and drinking expensive wine now would be a losing proposition.

Besides, your spellcasting requires these high-end spirits, so it's better to leave the costs to the adventure.

Goren patiently tried to dissuade Maika, but Maika wouldn't listen at all.

Maika was very stubborn today; despite their advice, he insisted on drinking good wine.

The bartender was naturally delighted to have business coming in, and immediately poured several large glasses and brought them to the table.

Seeing the wine in the glass, Maika was naturally happy to accept it.

Goren, who was standing to the side, was about to say something more, but at that moment, he was surprised to find that Maika, who was sitting with his back to the bar, winked at him secretly.

This action made Goren immediately understand. He looked at Maika, patted him on the shoulder, and said helplessly.

"We're about to make a fortune today, maybe we should have a good drink."