Free Web NovelChapter 245: Chapter 156: A Scholar’s Talent?
But Kumironi’s pointed ears folded in on themselves, as if he hadn’t heard a thing.
Leng Qingying felt uncomfortable under his gaze and said, "Why are you looking at me like that? My kills are legal."
"Kernoya posts bounties on outlaw bandit groups. I kill them for the reward; it’s not against the law."
’Oh, so she’s killing bandits.’
’Come to think of it, they actually have bounties for that? I think I saw something similar at the Adventurer’s Guild in the City in the Circle last time.’
’But I was mainly looking for Dungeons with ant-type Demons back then, so I didn’t pay it much mind.’
’So this world has things like bandit groups after all. Seems it’s not as peaceful as I thought.’
"Lu Cang, can I come look for you in the future?"
"What for?"
"To spar."
"You’re a Level 4 Assassin now."
"What, are you scared now?" Leng Qingying asked, tilting her head.
’How irritating...’
Lu Cang said calmly, "As long as you don’t ambush me, I’m willing to spar with you in an arena."
Leng Qingying pouted.
’What kind of Assassin spars in an arena?’
"Want to hunt bandit groups together? We can see who gets more kills."
Lu Cang refused firmly. "I don’t plan on going out for the next two months."
After a pause, Lu Cang added, "The months of Death and Destruction are dangerous. You’d best not run around recklessly, either."
Now that he knew her better, Lu Cang found Leng Qingying to be more lively than his first impression of her had suggested.
Lu Cang could also keenly sense Leng Qingying’s obsession with growing stronger.
"Is there anyone you want to kill?" Leng Qingying asked abruptly.
’Can we please not talk about this in front of Kumironi?’
’Even if I did, I’d want to act like a good kid.’
’At least in front of Kumironi.’
"Not right now, but maybe someday," Lu Cang answered frankly.
Leng Qingying said with a very serious expression, "If you ever have someone you want to kill, tell me. I’ll kill them for you."
’Now I get it...’
’It’s not me who wants to kill someone, it’s you, isn’t it?’
’You’re just looking for an excuse.’
’Kumironi, this Assassin is extremely dangerous...’
Lu Cang turned to look at Kumironi.
Kumironi’s eyes were still closed as he leisurely sipped his floral tea, lost in his own world.
Lu Cang could only sigh and say, "If you want to come find me for a spar, I’m not free every single day, you know."
"I have a lot I need to do to get stronger."
"Like what?"
"Studying magical knowledge and things like that."
Leng Qingying: "Oh..."
’I can’t tell if she actually understands or is just pretending.’
"Then are you free this afternoon?"
"I’m not."
Leng Qingying was visibly disappointed. "Alright."
After having lunch with Kumironi and Leng Qingying, Lu Cang bid them farewell.
The next three days passed without much change. Lu Cang reduced the time he spent in the Forbidden Book Library, freeing up more time to go to the White Tower.
He also started taking on some research from the White Tower.
Yuna was already a Level 2 Scholar, and the learning speed of a Scholar was truly astonishing. She could now finish a book just by casually flipping through it.
She didn’t need to read it page by page like an ordinary person at all.
This couldn’t help but fill Lu Cang with envy.
’If I also changed my Profession to Scholar, could I learn that quickly too?’
However, Lu Cang dismissed the thought almost as soon as it appeared.
’There are just too many convenient Professions.’
’Every Profession in this world is so useful; they all make me want to change to them.’ freewebnσvel.cøm
’Still, Yuna’s learning speed is truly enviable. When I think of all the books I want to read—in the Royal Library, the Kernoya Library, the library at Lorentz Magic Academy, plus the collections in the Mage Association and the Mage Towers...’
’And then there’s Demonology, Divination, Destiny Science... with so much knowledge to learn, the road ahead feels impossibly long.’
’It really seems like I have no choice but to become a Scholar...’
’But, first I need to get Decryption Scholar to Level 3.’
’Then I’ll consider changing my Profession to Scholar.’
Over this period, his progress as a Decryption Scholar increased daily.
Because he had recently advanced to Level 3 Warrior, a perfect advancement to Level 3 for his Decryption Scholar now required 150 points.
Before advancing to Level 3 Warrior, the requirement was 100 points.
The Decryption Scholar Profession was one where he could clearly feel the impact of his other Professions.
Lu Cang was worried that if this kept up, there would truly come a day when he could no longer advance to a higher tier.
His Mage class was fine, at least. His Root Magic was something of an exception, unaffected by his multi-classing.
But the same couldn’t be said for his other Professions.
’Maybe from now on, I need to start looking for ways to lower the requirements for changing Professions. Otherwise, I’m afraid future advancements will be incredibly difficult.’
Progress for a Decryption Scholar primarily came from decryption.
Lu Cang had found more than enough puzzles by now; the main problem was actually solving all of them.
’The Scholar Profession wouldn’t help much with my decryption progress.’
’I’d better not change Professions now and add to the difficulty for my Decryption Scholar.’
On the 25th, Iz and his group departed. Even Lu Luwei went with them.
Lu Cang was now by himself in Kernoya. However, Iz had told him that his palace had a protective Magic Array that Lu Cang could activate if he was ever in danger.
"Hmm... For some reason, I don’t feel as worried as before."
Lu Cang stood on the second-floor balcony of his mansion, gazing at the stark white sky.
The movement of the stars was nearly invisible in November.
The sky was filled with falling snow for the entire month.
But starting today, the snowfall had lessened considerably; the Moon’s influence was weakening.
But this was no good omen.
Though the cold was receding, it was being replaced by an even thicker aura of death.
