Free Web NovelChapter 716: Chapter 370: Mark of the Leader (Part 2)
So 70 Commander Level points seem a little more than 65, but most likely still can’t successfully advance the [Tough Scale Bloodline].
As expected, his concentration deepened.
Once 50 Commander Level points were absorbed into the [Tough Scale Bloodline] talent, a wave of scorching warmth surged through his body.
This wave of warmth persisted for a moment, then slowly dissipated.
But Gauss could sense that the gap wasn’t too far off; perhaps just a few more points would bridge this gap.
He took a deep breath.
The [Tough Scale Bloodline] was still very handy for him. If it could advance from blue quality to purple, it would be quite a significant boost to his overall strength.
Good things come to those who wait...
Gauss was patient, knowing that by targeting large monster nests, he was likely to encounter Commander Level monsters. Perhaps in the next mission or the one after, he might officially advance the [Tough Scale Bloodline].
He looked at the final reward from the 20,000 kills milestone.
Profession Specialization: [Leader’s Credential]
To activate this specialization, one’s base Charm needs to meet or exceed 13 points.
"Luckily, my Charm is 14."
A bit more than the base requirement for specialization activation.
Specialization effect: You can actively trigger this specialization, which, after use, grants an inspiring effect to nearby team members, temporarily boosting their overall strength during subsequent battles. (Note: The enhancement magnitude is related to the team members’ own strength and personal qualities, as well as the charm attribute of the specialization holder. Higher charm attributes result in greater temporary strength enhancements for affected targets.)
Through proper management, the recognition from team members will accelerate as they spend more time with you.
"Oh?"
He hadn’t initially given much attention to this final reward specialization.
But it unexpectedly brought a pleasant surprise.
Unlike previous specializations, it wasn’t solely about Gauss; it was related to his team, recognizing him as the current leader of the Red Dragon Adventurer Group.
In short, it’s like an amplification aura.
Before a battle breaks out, you can actively trigger the specialization effect to temporarily enhance the teammates’ strength.
This enhancement not only ties to the teammates’ strength but also his personal charm attribute.
Moving forward, the charm attribute, which was previously not too noticeable, now has an additional role.
Keep in mind, he can share kill counts with several teammates. When they make kills, it’s as if he made them himself, meaning temporarily boosting their strength in battle will speed up his kill count.
Additionally, this team likely isn’t limited to Gauss’s squad. If all goes well, other members of the Red Dragon Team should also enjoy the specialization effect when nearby.
Even if they don’t join the fight, the amplification will make their work faster.
Moreover, it’s easier for them to recognize him as their leader, akin to gaining "loyalty" in games.
Perhaps the existence of [Leader’s Credential] will allow Serdur and Albena to quickly reap benefits similar to Aaliyah, Ying, and Hephaestus in terms of shared kill counts.
Having reviewed everything, overall, Gauss felt quite satisfied with the rewards from the 20,000 kills event.
He focused his attention downward.
The battle was still ongoing.
"Total monster kills: 20091."
Though it seemed like he took a long time to accept the rewards, it had actually only been about twenty seconds.
During this time, Aaliyah and Ying managed to slay several dozen goblins for him.
His boots pushed against the tree branch, his body deftly leaping through the air and landing back inside the Tree City.
Gauss immediately activated the effect of [Leader’s Credential].
The air seemed to stir with a ripple.
Both Ying, darting through the tree city, and Aaliyah’s trio outside the city, felt a powerful force suddenly infuse their bodies.
Initially, facing this sudden power, they instinctively felt a flutter of unease.
But as they gradually sensed the familiar aura within it, an aura belonging to Gauss, they quickly relaxed, deducing the changes occurring in their bodies were related to Gauss.
He likely employed another amplifying technique.
"Kill!"
Without a commander, the already demoralized goblins faced a fierce enemy, and resistance seemed nearly impossible.
Gauss and Ying moved swiftly, launching a bloody slaughter within their homeland base.
Outside, there was Aaliyah’s trio, Gauss’s clay creature squad, and the keen-eyed Hephaestus.
In an instant, this originally peaceful and reassuringly rancid goblin haven turned into a goblin’s hell.
With boosts to both agility and perception, Gauss could simultaneously gather and process more information.
Flaming Arrow, Magic Missile rained down like torrential downpour, hitting goblins akin to ants escaping a hot pan. As they fled beyond the tree shade, they faced extreme cold frost and hailstones bombarding them rapidly. Even more deadly was the omnipresent freezing magical power in the air.
This magic would seep through their respiratory tract, swiftly freezing their throat pathways and respiratory systems, ultimately killing them.
