Wizard starting from shoeing donkeys-Chapter 552 - 239: Exchange Conditions for Metal Witchcraft (Two-in-One Mega Chapter)
Chapter 552: Chapter 239: Exchange Conditions for Metal Witchcraft (Two-in-One Mega Chapter)
“Once lost, please report the loss immediately.”
At this moment, the middle-aged Great Knight had an Attendant distribute the Sword Bearer emblems to everyone. Since the back of the emblem had everyone’s name, Rein quickly received his own Sword Bearer emblem.
However, his Sword Bearer emblem’s color and size were a bit different compared to the others.
Rein glanced at his peers and noticed that the emblems, including Vinica’s, were made of some kind of dark metal, the size of a Gold Coin, while his own was larger than a coin and also had a faint yellow metallic luster.
Clearly, this must be because he was entitled to the privileges of a Bronze level Sword Bearer, as the middle-aged Great Knight had mentioned before.
Different levels, different styles of emblems.
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After everyone had received their emblems, the middle-aged Great Knight continued, “Here, I want to emphasize the meaning of the retest and that not everyone is suitable to participate.”
Upon hearing the latter part of the Great Knight’s words, most of the people present showed puzzled expressions.
“Members of the Empire’s Sword Bearers are divided into multiple levels. Just like you are at the Black Iron level, also known as the Reserve, while Rein is at the Bronze level. There are further levels like Silver and Gold, and so on; these are the levels.”
“But within the same level, there are two situations. For instance, even at the Bronze level, there are distinctions between a Bronze level Captain and Bronze level team members.”
At this point, a young man who was envious of Rein immediately raised his hand and asked, “Instructor Calum, is Rein a Bronze level Captain or a member?”
Even though the middle-aged Great Knight had already stated that Rein was guaranteed the position of Sword Bearer Captain with Bronze level privileges, there were still people who were discontented and wanted to confirm again.
“Rein is a Bronze level Captain,” the Great Knight stated confidently.
After a second of silence in the hall, it erupted into noise once again!
“I’m so envious!”
“He’s fast-tracked!”
“…”
The crowd couldn’t help but frequently glance towards Rein, displaying a mix of expressions, with most revealing envy.
Rein had gradually become accustomed to people’s stares; his face was calm at this moment, and he had just learned that the name of this middle-aged Great Knight was Calum.
Calum extended his hands and pressed down twice in midair for silence, then continued,
“The difference is that as an ordinary team member, even if you advance to the Silver or even Gold level, you do not have the authority to form a squad or take on squad missions.”
“The reason is simple. As a team member, even if you are Silver or Gold level and perhaps very strong in one aspect, if you have a significant weakness, it could easily be exploited by the enemy, leading to your death.”
“For example, if you are an excellent archer but encounter a witchcraft like the Fog Spell combined with a surprise attack from an enemy, then it would be difficult to defend against.”
“It’s different for a Captain. A Captain signifies someone who has been assessed and recognized by the organization as having very comprehensive abilities, someone who can almost solve problems independently.”
“Therefore, this is why most Sword Bearer squads are led by Captains who are either formal Wizards with defensive power or tough Peak Knights.”
Calum paused for a moment, seemingly allowing the crowd to digest his words, before continuing, “The retest will take place in one month, on the first day of the Month of a Hundred Flowers.”
“During this month, the organization will provide free training for newcomers. The content of the training will be based on your performance in the preliminary tests, and it will also take into account your personal desires.”
“In this month, you can consider your own position and whether you wish to participate in the retest.”
Seemingly to highlight the importance of this training opportunity, Calum paused, then reminded,
“The one-month training for newcomers does not require you to spend Merit Points. However, in the future, if you seek guidance from instructors or masters, it will naturally cost a considerable number of Merit Points, or even valuable mission evaluation medals.”
Calum’s words instantly made many people look serious.
Clearly, most had understood that this one-month training for the newcomers was essentially a benefit.
If they didn’t make the most of it to improve themselves within this month, there might not be such a good opportunity later on.
“Now, does anyone else have questions?” Calum swept his gaze around the room.
“Instructor Calum, when does our training start?” Viery, who had previously sparred with Rein, raised his hand to ask.
“It starts at two o’clock this afternoon, right here.”
Seeming to remember something, Calum added,
“Oh, one more thing, if any of you were previously employed in the Empire’s functional departments, then your Merit Points are fully transferable.”
“Regarding the organization’s special item exchange catalog, each person can only view item details up to two levels above their own authority level. What you just received is Black Iron authority, so at most, you can check item details up to Silver authority.”
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“Oh, and Rein can check up to Gold authority items.” Calum smiled as he glanced at Rein, adding another sentence.
Once again, several people turned their gazes towards Rein…
Rein couldn’t help but be startled!
He thought to himself, “Alright! Your favor, Instructor, has certainly earned me quite a few enemies…”
“As for the good stuff on the catalog, naturally, there’s everything you could want, rare potions, some special ingredients, and even various Extraordinary Battle Techniques and witchcraft—everything is there. But most exchanges require mission evaluation medals, not just Merit Points.”
