Chapter 960: Chapter 341: Improvement and Departure (Combined Chapter)_2

“Hmm? Frostwind Prairie? It’s not very safe there lately. Do you really have to go?” Admiral Edward furrowed his brow, trying to persuade Rein, but didn’t ask for specifics.

“Yes, a good friend is over there, so I must make the trip.” Rein nodded.

“Alright, I’ll write you an official letter, so you can treat this trip to Frostwind Prairie as a duty assignment.”

“Even though the Sword Bearers Branch in Marn Province might not be of much help, you can use the official letter to exchange for some scarce supplies there.” Admiral Edward said with a smile.

“Thank you for your support.” Rein slightly bowed to express his gratitude.

Admiral Edward was very supportive of his journey to Frostwind Prairie, especially upgrading his private trip to an official mission, which eased many aspects of the journey.

“However… Rein, I trust your ability to handle most enemies, but the location is a high plateau close to the Northland, so you should be extra cautious with the climate and environmental conditions there.”

“Thank you, my lord. I’ll be careful.”

…

When Rein returned to his residence, he began pondering the preparation details.

At this moment, he seemed to think of something and mumbled to himself:

“However, before departure, there’s a particular piece of witchcraft that could benefit from an enhancement.”

Rein focused his attention on a very practical witchcraft he always practiced but never had the chance to upgrade.

It was the Metal Series entry-level witchcraft ‘Sharpness Technique.’

Although Rein often practiced it, it was currently only at lv6 (133/3000), and casting Sharpness Technique took about 1.5 seconds.

The speed seemed decent, but there were seldom opportunities to apply it in actual combat.

After all, the enemies Rein faced now were no amateurs, and the battle speed was so fast that rarely could anyone spare 1.5 seconds to calmly cast witchcraft.

This is why more powerful wizards often rely on innate wizardry and several almost-instantaneously cast spells to decide the outcome of a battle.

Rarely do they have the chance to use seemingly powerful but time-consuming advanced spells to determine victory or defeat.

The choice to enhance this particular witchcraft was due to Sharpness Technique’s high synergy with Rein’s Epic Level Profession ‘King of Thousand Blades.’

Except for a few blunt weapons like the dual-handed warhammer and staff, other sharp weapons could benefit from Sharpness Technique, provided the casting speed was quick enough.

Moreover, Rein’s Metal Series affinity was extremely high, enhancing the effectiveness of Sharpness Technique greatly.

“With the instant transformation, enhanced by Sharpness Technique, my fighting power wielding sharp weapons can increase by at least 15% to 20%.”

“Even in Dragon-man Warrior Form, I can use sharp weapons in tandem with Sharpness Technique, making it incredibly versatile.”

“Currently at lv6, it takes 6 Skill Points to upgrade to lv12….”

Rein glanced at his attribute panel, noting he had exactly 6 Skill Points remaining.

After some deliberation, in an instant, Rein allocated all 6 Skill Points to the witchcraft ‘Sharpness Technique.’

With that, the witchcraft ‘Sharpness Technique’ shot up from lv6 to lv12!

Instantly, a torrent of memories regarding the witchcraft ‘Sharpness Technique’ surged into Rein’s mind.

For a moment, Rein seemed to be in a mysterious space, continuously casting and practicing ‘Sharpness Technique’ for over a decade, his chanting becoming almost instinctual, with syllables compressed faster and faster!

When Rein finished processing the memories and silently murmured the spell again.

He found that, similar to the First Level Metal Series witchcraft ‘Metal Barrier,’ it only took about 0.25 seconds for his short spear to glow with the distinctive silver light of Sharpness Technique.

However, after repeatedly casting ‘Metal Morphing Spell’ alongside ‘Sharpness Technique,’ Rein furrowed his brow.

He realized that the ‘Metal Morphing Spell’ casting time of a fraction more than a tenth of a second, combined with the ‘Sharpness Technique’ 0.25 seconds casting time, totaled nearly 0.4 seconds.

This speed was sufficient for enemies to react.

In other words, it still wasn’t fast enough!

To avoid giving the enemy time to react, the total casting time must ideally be controlled within 0.2 seconds.

“Enhancing beyond lv12 would require consuming Golden Skill Points, right?”

Rein looked at his 23 remaining Golden Skill Points and began allocating them.

Several minutes later.

With Sharpness Technique reaching lv16, Rein flashed a satisfied smile.

Rein instantly morphed a short spear in his hand, and almost simultaneously, a silver glow enveloped the sharp tip.

The next second, his short spear transformed into a greatsword, and the silver glow similarly almost instantly enveloped the blade.

“A casting time of 0.1 seconds, almost faster than innate wizardry!”

Rein had refined his Sharpness Technique to an almost instinctual level, casting it with a mere thought.

“Thud, thud, thud!”

“Enter.”

“Viscount, Lord Neoro, and the other lords are waiting for you in the training room.” The servant respectfully reported.

“Alright, I’m coming.” Rein nodded.

He had just notified Neoro and the others to come over.

…

In the training room.

Rein discussed with his team about his upcoming journey to Frostwind Prairie.

“Hmm? Captain, you’re going to Frostwind Prairie? That’s quite a distant place.” Neoro exclaimed in surprise.