Becoming a god starts with enhancing fire arrows.

The next day, Rhodes and Avira arrived at the Adventurers' Guild.

They headed straight for the simulated battlefield in the lobby.

In preparation for the surprise attack, Rhodes wanted to use these two days to further improve his combat skills and also have Avira give him some pointers on his sword songs and sword dances.

Considering the potential explosion of his Flame Arrow, he had informed Orion beforehand that he wanted to borrow the guild's simulated battlefield for testing.

After all, the adventurer test for this phase has ended, and the simulated battlefield is now idle.

I rented it for one day at the guild's daily rate of ten silver coins.

"Are you ready?" Avira, now dressed in heavy armor, was full of fighting spirit.

She held a helmet in one hand and a greatsword in the other, her alluring golden eyes narrowed as she looked at Rhodes.

"Wait a moment."

Rhodes gave a shout, then his eyes went vacant.

[Next enhancement requires 730/600 Life Essence]

Please select a skill enhancement direction.

[Appraisal Skill - Value Estimation (Basic): The appraisal skill can roughly estimate the value of an item.]

【Flame Arrow - Rapid Fire (Rare): The rate of fire of Flame Arrows is slightly increased】

【Flame Arrow - Sniper (Rare): Flame Arrow adds sniping effect】

Rhodes glanced at the first two items and then looked away.

Barring unforeseen circumstances, the identification skill is unlikely to see any improvement in the near future.

A slight increase in firing rate has little effect on fire arrows.

As a zero-ring spell, the Flame Arrow already has a decent rate of fire. If it's an epic or higher spell and its rate of fire is enhanced, then it's worth considering. But if it's rare, then forget about it.

He shifted his focus to the effectiveness of sniping.

[Sniper]

Fire Arrow can increase casting time, range, and accuracy.

[The range increases with the casting time, but cannot exceed 600 meters.]

Rhodes almost burst into tears.

at last!

I finally have a way to output remotely!

Finally, I no longer have to be stuck at the 30-meter casting distance in every battle, casting fire arrows while being wary of the damage from the explosions.

Six hundred meters it is, after all, the fire arrow can explode, so the actual kill range should be even higher.

Moreover, whether or not to launch a sniping attack is a decision made by oneself.

In other words, in battle, you can fire a rapid-fire flaming arrow at close range or unleash an explosive arrow from a distance.

Rhodeston suddenly realized something and remembered the Roguelike games he used to play, which players jokingly call "meat pigeon games".

Each upgrade isn't just about choosing high-quality items or modifiers; it requires continuous adjustments based on your own skill combinations.

With the right skill combination, rare enhancements can sometimes outperform epic enhancements.

"Let's go into the simulated battlefield."

Rhodes was also full of fighting spirit.

Through the magical portal, the familiar jungle scene reappeared before my eyes.

The trees that were burned to ashes last time are still intact in the same location.

Rhodes glanced around briefly, estimated his approximate location, and immediately chose to conceal himself.

Avira wasn't a hunter; no matter how skilled she was, she couldn't directly pinpoint her location in the jungle.

I should be in the northwest of the jungle now.

Rhodes retreated to the edge of the simulated battlefield, keeping watch for any possible defensive lines that Avira might present while he continued to move.

He tried to keep all his movements as light as possible.

They move through the trees and rocks without leaving any obvious traces or making any noise.

This continued for a few minutes, then suddenly the sounds of footsteps and clashing armor rang out.

The footsteps were slow, sounding like they were taking a walk.

Rhodes leaned against a thick tree, trying to slow his breathing as much as possible.

trap?

It's probably a trap.

As an elite warrior, it wasn't difficult for Avira to conceal the sound of her footsteps even while wearing heavy armor.

Isn't this just fishing?

Rhodes remained motionless.

"Hey! I suggest you find a good position and start the attack now."

"Sneak attacks won't work on me."

Avella's calm voice came from inside the helmet.

So arrogant?

Rhodes made a decision immediately.

By constantly adjusting their position each time Ivira shouted, they gradually found a suitable spot for an ambush, both in terms of distance and visibility.

Flame Arrow, Sniper!

He looked at Avira, who had her back to him, and silently chanted, this time for nearly five seconds before reaching his limit.

A crimson arrow streaked across the sky, and the flames burned even more fiercely than before.

The two moved simultaneously the instant the flaming arrow was fired.

Rhodes used the Boots Mage's Friend ability to quickly move to the next hiding place that had been planned in advance.

Avira turned sharply to confirm the direction of the fire arrow, then easily dodged to create distance.

"boom!"

The flaming arrow exploded in mid-air.

Avira was just outside the blast radius.

Rhodes raised an eyebrow.

You already know so much about the blast radius of my Flame Arrow?

Avira was also somewhat surprised, and slowly walked over, saying loudly:

"I didn't expect my apprentice, Flame Arrow, to have improved upon himself again. This makes me even more eager to teach you a lesson."

Rhodes looked at the few flaming arrows stuck in the tree where he had just taken cover during his ambush with some regret.

I thought that after being ambushed, Avira would rush over to close the distance immediately, but I didn't expect her to remain so calm and unhurried.

This caused his own trap to fail.

"Today's lesson focuses on battlefield dominance."

Avira spoke, her voice loud and cheerful: "Whether it's a one-on-one duel or a large-scale battle, the side that dominates the battlefield often has a natural advantage over the side that is being dominated."

"Because the side that dominates the battlefield can take strategic actions at any time, while the other side can only respond passively."

"And the roles of the dominant party and the dominated party are often interchangeable."

"As a mage, you must consistently be on the dominant side of the battlefield, understand?"

I understand.

You really have something to teach.

Rhodes silently processed Avira's words.

So what should I do now?

Although the sniper rifle has a long range, it only fires once every five seconds at its maximum range, so it's impossible for it to cause any interference to Avira.

Even with the Fire Spirit Ring's bonus, it has no effect if you miss.

He looked around at the thick trees and pondered.

Avira strolled through a garden, remaining unhurried and relaxed.

Just as Rhodes fired another sniper arrow, she dodged it and suddenly accelerated.

The sprinting speed of elite warriors is terrifying.

The clanging of their heavy armor instantly closed the distance between them.

"boom!"

Two loud crashes rang out from the left and right sides, and two thick trees collapsed, crashing down one after the other.

Avira paused, then dodged to the side.

At the same time, Rhodes finished chanting the sword song.

His method of taking control was simple: he used the explosions of fire arrows to break trees and force Avira to dodge.

Predict her dodge direction by observing the direction the trees fall, then use the speed of Sword Song and the acceleration of Mage's Friend to launch a close-range sneak attack!

The stealth step!

Rhodes transformed into smoke and appeared beside Avira.

But what awaited him was a giant sword crackling with lightning.

Rhodes' pupils contracted instantly, and only one thought flashed through his mind: She predicted my prediction...

The thought flashed through his mind, and then he saw the giant sword slashing down towards his face.

By the time they came to their senses, they had already left the simulated battlefield.