My bloodline is so eager to improve.

That's why Eileen reminded Otto not to be too reserved when facing Michael.

While Michael was lost in his memories, recounting his past to himself, the bored Eileen was already confirming other precautions with Otto.

"Based on your performance, you are eligible to take knowledge courses, arithmetic courses, and specialty courses offered by the Adventurers' Guild."

There are three classes per week, and each class costs ten copper Thorns.

Starting the day after tomorrow, classes will be held every two days.

Otto was somewhat depressed upon hearing this.

He had worked so hard to earn those thirty copper Thorns, and he just spent them like that!

But Eileen simply patted Otto on the shoulder, indicating that he should get used to it as soon as possible.

"Welcome to the world of adventurers."

While comforting Otto, Eileen took out a list.

"Although some geniuses are born with a certain expertise, most people acquire it through training and learning."

Choose a mentor to begin training.

After Eileen finished speaking, she immediately showed the list to Otto.

The records primarily document adventurers who were willing to become mentors.

They either work part-time to earn extra money or become contracted personal mentors.

This can be considered a benefit provided by the Adventurers' Guild for experienced adventurers.

Otto looked at the list in front of him and, without hesitation, gave his answer.

"I wish to receive instruction in swordsmanship."

Chapter Twelve: The Base of the Dragon Slayer Blade

Otto has no intention of wasting his expertise.

However, Michael, upon learning that Otto had chosen swordsmanship, immediately snapped out of his reverie and patted his chest, promising to find him a suitable swordsmanship instructor.

"There's a semi-retired adventurer in the Dragonbreaker who's skilled in swordsmanship. I'll introduce you to him when we get back. He's also a certified mentor in the guild."

You can train directly in my workshop.

As Michael spoke, he pushed Otto out of the reception room.

However, as Otto stepped out the door, his 'animal friends' reminded him of Michael and Irene's little antics.

The eagle saw it; Maika seemed to have handed Eileen a small pouch.

The black cat heard the sound of Silver Thornes clashing together.

The monkey deduced from the information gathered by his companions that the bag was likely a money bag full of silver Thorne.

[The black sheep chuckles and mocks you, it seems the novice adventurer has been sold out!]

"What's going on?"

After leaving the Adventurers' Guild, Otto immediately exposed the scene of Michael and Irene making a deal behind his back.

But Michael didn't seem to care much about it, and simply explained slowly.

"It's just that Irene will help introduce some promising newcomers."

Personnel like Eileen, who aren't particularly loyal to the Adventurers' Guild, are highly sought after, especially novice adventurers who are just looking for resources.

With Michael's explanation, Otto gradually understood.

Adventurer squads do not readily accept novice adventurers.

They were either fellow villagers or younger generations, or skilled individuals who had personally tested their abilities at the tavern.

Alternatively, one could bribe the staff at the Adventurers' Guild's counter to obtain a list of high-quality resources relevant to novice adventurers, and then approach each of them one by one to test their abilities.

Most teams start training their adventurers from the very beginning.

Few adventurer squads will actively recruit lone veterans.

"Lone wolves not only have difficulty coordinating tactical maneuvers, but it's also difficult to determine what the other side has been through."

Michael, as a seasoned adventurer, is very experienced in this area.

Therefore, even when the team was short of members due to the departure of Big Guy and his companions, Maika did not easily look for other experienced adventurers to fill the gap. Instead, he looked for suitable novice adventurers in the Adventurers' Guild lobby.

Time is not a difficult problem for Michael; what matters is the promising future potential and clean background.

At this point, Maika chuckled.

"Honestly, you've got an unexpected bonus."

That money was a reward for Eileen's introduction of the new person to me.

Besides you, there's another newcomer in the team. She's also a priestess of the God of Law and Judgment, and she came to Oak Town with Eileen for training.

Otto was somewhat surprised by these words.

Did Eileen, who seemed so meticulous in her work, actually betray her own colleague behind the scenes?

While Otto was still reflecting on this, Michael had already brought him to his forging workshop.

The workshop's exterior structure is made of obsidian and firebricks.

The burly chimney is still spewing sparks.

Above the door hangs a sign made of a battle axe and claw marks.

This symbol is also the mark of the Dragon Slayer Blade.

Clearly, Michael used this mark as the face of his workshop.

Otto carefully pushed open the door, and the first thing he encountered was a wave of heat.

The forging workshop continued to burn even after Michael left.

Michael simply explained.

"Re-igniting the forging furnace requires a significant amount of materials and time."

If you do the math, it's better to just keep the forging furnace burning.

Michael didn't explain much about the workshop to Otto, but simply led him to the base behind the workshop.

After passing through the empty tactical meeting room, Otto saw a charming little courtyard.

The courtyard consists of five rooms, which are clearly the area where adventurers usually live.

Michael then led Otto on a tour.

"Currently, there are two vacant rooms, and you can choose which one to stay in."

Maika pushed open the doors to the two empty rooms.

The facilities inside are complete.

Although it is somewhat small, it is still quite suitable as Otto's first base.

"This will do."

Otto put his luggage in one of the empty rooms and settled in.

"So, when can we begin sword training?"

Having settled on his accommodations, Otto was already looking forward to meeting his swordsmanship instructor.

Michael wasn't too surprised by Otto's reaction.

Novice adventurers are always full of energy.

Michael had already made plans.

"Come with me, you don't need to bring your exquisite iron sword."

After giving Otto a few instructions, Michael led him out of the room.

"The novice priest, just like you, went with another member of the team to join a group to do medium-sized commissions and gain experience."

As for the sword instructor I mentioned earlier, judging by the timeline, he should be in the archives organizing ledgers right now.

At this moment, Otto learned of the predicament of the Dragonbreaker Blade squad.

It turns out that during their last adventure, one veteran team member died unexpectedly, while another suffered serious injuries and had to retire from the team.

It was because of that attack that the big guy left the Dragonbreaker with another companion.

Currently, including Michael, there are only two active adventurers in the team.

Therefore, the two divided the work: the other adventurer was responsible for mentoring newcomers and accumulating experience while earning funds through group buying.

Michael was responsible for recruiting trustworthy people from the Adventurers' Guild Hall.

"Group buying is a dangerous activity."

Even among adventurer teams that get along well on a regular basis, conflicts can easily arise.

Therefore, adventurers will not choose group buying unless absolutely necessary.

Maika sighed helplessly as he finished speaking.

Clearly, he also disliked the current state of the Dragonbreaker Blade.

However, now that the Dragon Slayer Blade has been infused with fresh blood, it's only a matter of time before they embark on another adventure.

Thinking of this, Maika immediately introduced Otto to the sword instructor they were about to meet.

"His name is Havel, and he's considered one of the veterans of the Dragonbreaker Squad."

Unfortunately, he was shot in the knee during one of his past adventures.

It was because of that injury that Xavier was cursed by the gods and had no choice but to retire.

Today, he is in charge of the forging workshop's business and the Dragonblade Squad's adventures and logistics.

They are an indispensable part of our existence.

Michael is a very sentimental person; even though Javier was no longer able to play, he never considered kicking his old friend off the team.

Otto wasn't too surprised by this. After all, even when the big guy left the team, Michael only muttered a few words and didn't do anything more to make things difficult for him.

Chapter Thirteen: Havel and Combat Techniques

Otto didn't know how good Michael was at leadership, but at least he was happy to go on adventures with such a captain.

At least we don't have to worry about attacks from behind.

Just as Otto was about to ask about Javier, Michael arrived at the archives and pushed the door open.

"Have you finished with your work, Javier?"

Maika's loud voice immediately attracted the attention of the people inside the house, and a tall figure slowly emerged from the depths of the room.

Otto was surprised to find that although the other person was human, he had long silver-gray hair.

As he approached Michael and Otto, the man's left leg limped slightly, making him appear to have some difficulty moving.

Otto figured that the person in front of him must be the Javier that Michael had mentioned.

"Is this a newcomer?"

Havel looked suspicious.

Those grey-blue eyes were scrutinizing Otto.

But seeing this, Michael simply pulled Javier aside and started talking to him in detail.

Although they were some distance apart, Otto's 'animal friends' brought details of their conversation.

The black cat overheard their conversation; they seemed to be discussing something related to you, and they also mentioned the Adventurers' Guild's subsidies.

[Monkey's analysis suggests that training for new adventurers might earn mentors a reward from the guild.]

"No wonder Michael wanted to take me away as soon as he saw Eileen produce the list."

Otto understood; clearly, Michael also wanted to find more ways for his old friend to make money.