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Chapter 249 : Sword Shadow
Chapter 249: Sword Shadow
"Very good."
Adele looked at the pure white glow emerging from the rapier in Gauss' hand and nodded in admiration.
"Although I expected it, I still didn’t think you’d master this sword technique so quickly."
Adele felt a mix of emotions.
Е̄ ň um̃ ӑ_
These past few days teaching Gauss had flown by, yet she had not felt the slightest irritation.
Instead, there was a sense of exhilarating accomplishment she couldn’t quite put into words.
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Every time she passed on knowledge or skills, Gauss absorbed them like a sponge at an astonishing rate.
Any corrections needed were usually resolved after one or two repetitions, at most a few times.
It felt as if she were witnessing the birth of a "miracle," and although she thought she was only offering basic guidance, in the realm of White Falcon Swordsmanship, she could be considered half a teacher to Gauss.
Whenever she thought of this, a sense of pride naturally rose in her heart.
Еnüm̄а̄..і d
This child was taught by me.
Of course, at such moments, she couldn't help but recall the amount of effort she had put into learning this sword technique herself.
Her emotions would then shift toward something more complex.
Perhaps very few people in the world had witnessed such learning and growth firsthand without feeling a twinge of inferiority.
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This was a technique so advanced that even Master-level swordsmen could wield it, and he had mastered it in just a few days.
And she...
Wë b n ov̄_е l̊ Е n ü m а
Every time she thought of the time difference between them, she couldn't help but sigh at the unfairness of the heavens.
It felt like her existence was merely to serve as a backdrop to the truly gifted.
"Teacher Adele, is there anything wrong with my White Falcon Swordsmanship?"
Gauss glanced at Adele after finishing his practice round. Seeing her solemn expression and silence, he held back the thrill of his just-completed performance and asked with curiosity.
White Falcon Swordsmanship Lv1 (9/10)
According to the skill panel in the Adventurer’s Handbook, the skill had indeed been learned and was on the verge of reaching Lv2.
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Much of the credit belonged to Adele in front of him.
During the past few days of teaching, she had shown remarkable patience, even postponing much of her guild work.
Within her capabilities, she tried her best to give him a complete and focused learning schedule.
The difficulty of learning White Falcon Swordsmanship for a swordsman was comparable to a Tier 3 spell for a Tier 5 spellcaster.
Moreover, before this, aside from a basic sword skill, he had never studied any other techniques.
Gauss was well aware that he might have a solid foundation and some assistance from the Adventurer’s Handbook, and that his "talent" was perhaps above average.
W е̄ b nо̀v е l Е̂ n̂ ŭm̆ а
But without her selfless teaching, his progress would never have been this fast.
At the end of each session, Adele would always be the one to initiate the next meeting time.
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As the "teacher," she was even more proactive than the "student."
"No, there's nothing more I can teach you. Your White Falcon Swordsmanship is standard. The rest depends on your own practice to develop your personal style."
Adele shook her head.
"Also, please, just call me Adele."
Ŵе̊ b̄ nо v̈_е̌ľ Е̂n um̆a
"I really don’t deserve the title of teacher. At this rate, it won’t be long before your skill surpasses mine."
Her primary sword technique wasn't White Falcon Swordsmanship.
With Gauss' rapid progress, as long as he didn’t neglect this skill, it was certain that he would soon outclass her.
Besides, Gauss was only Level 4 and already close to her combat strength.
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Which meant, once he reached Level 5 or advanced to Master rank, he would completely overpower her.
Thus, in her mind, she already regarded Gauss as an equal.
Ё n̊ù m а́ . і d̃
"Adele, I really appreciate your guidance."
Faced with Gauss' gratitude, Adele did not continue to deflect and calmly accepted his bow of thanks.
Over the past few days of teaching, she had indeed poured a great deal of passion into it.
"Let’s have a meal together," Adele offered.
With this lesson complete, the two likely wouldn’t have contact again for a while.
Since they had gotten along quite well, even someone as reserved as Adele was willing to extend the invitation.
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"Can I bring my teammates along?" Gauss asked after a moment of consideration.
Judging from their interactions over the past days, he felt she wouldn’t mind.
"Of course."
Inside a lavishly decorated seafood restaurant.
Gauss' team and Adele arrived at the private room on time.
"So, Captain, have you mastered the sword technique you learned from Miss Adele?" Serandur asked.
Е̄ ṅ ú ṁа̃ . і̆ d̂
Gauss had been coming and going early and late these past days. As teammates, of course they knew what he had been busy with.
"Yes," Gauss nodded.
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With this technique, his close-combat abilities had become more robust.
And White Falcon Swordsmanship wasn’t limited to wielding a sword.
Even empty-handed, the breathing technique and force application could be adapted to forms of other close-quarters combat.
Moreover, deep in his consciousness, beside that shining, mana-infused cup-like object, a sharp and faint sword shadow was slowly taking form.
Ẃ е̇ b n̊ ov́ еl E n̈ ûḿã
This marked the beginning of the secondary profession he had been longing to pursue.
He had discussed this with Adele as well.
There was no reason to hide it, since a spellcaster learning an advanced swordsman technique to this extent couldn’t be explained by mere hobby.
Even if Gauss didn’t say it, Adele could infer his intentions.
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So he might as well be upfront.
Besides, many people had the desire to take on a second profession.
Еň u m̊ǎ
But wanting was one thing—actually achieving it was far harder than Gauss had imagined.
Through conversations with Adele, Gauss gradually understood the key obstacle.
Learning another profession’s skills was difficult, but even harder was stepping into an entirely new system.
Because it involved a fundamental conflict between power systems.
This seemed to be a rejection stemming from one of the world’s grand rules.
That rule caused core class powers to repel one another.
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Even if the two cores were designated as primary and secondary, the stronger main core—in Gauss' case, the Cup that served as the source of his Magic User power—would theoretically suppress the birth of a swordsman core.
This process could not be forcibly overridden by the Professional themselves.
Many who attempted dual professions had to abandon their second path due to this "selfish" rejection.
Only a lucky few, either due to unique physical gifts or special circumstances, could walk the path of dual-classing.
However, this wasn’t necessarily a good thing.
Having two professions meant exerting more effort than usual. Any lapse could stall the second path or even drag down the main profession.
Ẁ êb̄ nо̆v_е̌l E̊ n u m̄ а̄
Either soar to new heights with greater power or plummet into mediocrity.
In short, dual-classing was a double-edged sword.
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So when Adele first analyzed this with him, Gauss had felt some hesitation.
Until he reached White Falcon Swordsmanship Lv1 and the swordsman core began to form in his Sea of Consciousness—he realized something.
The universal rules’ conflict—did not exist for him!
His Magic User core welcomed the presence of its neighbor.
Е̃ n um̈a
There was no resistance or hostility, unlike what Adele had described.
In other words, the rules didn’t apply to him.
He hadn’t told Adele this part.
Because he felt it might relate to his deepest secret—the Adventurer’s Handbook.
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The rules binding all other adventurers in the world seemed powerless against him, and he could only attribute that to the power of the Adventurer’s Handbook.
In his perception, the Handbook was a symbol of great power that represented [Solidification].
Wёb̌n̆ōṽе l̆ Ě n u m̂а
Thus, once a skill was mastered, it would not regress. Its level would remain permanently stable.
Its auxiliary feature, the Monster Encyclopedia, was in essence also a form of solidification.
It solidified an adventurer's combat behavior against monsters into a measurable kill progress, with each incremental number accumulating minor effects that eventually culminated in stage rewards distributed to him.
In fact, even an ordinary person, if able to persistently slay thousands of monsters without perishing midway, would likely experience a tremendous boost in strength.
Of course, such a person could never be compared to someone like Gauss, a "chosen one blessed with talent," racing on a special track.
But relatively speaking, they would still make enormous progress.
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This realization solidified Gauss' determination to never reveal the existence of the Adventurer’s Handbook.
A being that transcended the world's rules—if others learned of its existence, it would surely lead to grave consequences.
As for the talents he had already revealed, he wasn’t too worried.
This world had many geniuses.
Some gained their talents through bloodlines, others inherited ancient legacies, and there were even blessings from gods or devils, or powers from beyond this world.
There were countless strange and varied "talents."
W̄е̊ ḃ ǹ о̆ ṽ е̄l Еn̄u mа
As long as he didn’t speak of it outright, even if more and more people took interest in him, someone would naturally conjure up a plausible explanation on his behalf.
A dinner that felt like a "teacher appreciation banquet," yet also like a friendly gathering, soon ended amidst quiet conversation.
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The next day.
After several days of rest, Gauss' party of four gathered once again.
This time, they traveled light.
All their luggage was stored in Gauss' medium-sized Storage Pouch.
Е ṅ ǔ ḿ а
Aside from their mounts, Arya's animal companions were also kept inside her Creature Pouch.
Today, the four of them decided to warm up by taking on a few simple local commissions.
Although they were still studying their respective skills, staying away from commissions for too long was not a good decision.
"After resting for days, it feels like we haven’t done a mission in ages." Arya, the internal manager of the team, scratched her head after double-checking their supplies before departure.
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She kept feeling like she had forgotten something, but after repeated checks, she realized it was only in her mind.
"It has been a while," Gauss said, flexing his wrist.
Е n uḿ a .і́d
It had been about a week since their last Goblin extermination.
Such a distant memory.
The thought made his hands itch.
Besides, White Falcon Swordsmanship needed some live practice targets.
The formation of his secondary profession also hungered for eager volunteers to push the process forward.
They arrived at the second floor of the Adventurer’s Guild.
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The group quickly drew the attention of those present.
Due to certain reasons, the level badges of Gauss' party had recently been updated to match their current ranks.
A formation of one three-star, two four-stars, and one five-star was considered top-tier, even on this floor accessible only to Professionals.
Level 4 or 5 adventurers didn’t become common just by entering Sena City.
In truth, most elite Professionals were still Level 1 or 2.
It was just that the number of adventurers in large cities was greater, and the ratio of elites was higher than in smaller towns. Hence, in terms of sheer quantity, higher-level adventurers appeared more often.
Е numа. i̇ d̀
Amidst many envious glances, the group approached the reception counter.
"Hello, I’m here to take a commission."
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"Certainly, Mr. Gauss. Please follow me to the VIP Room with your teammates."
Upon recognizing Gauss, the receptionist immediately put on a warmer smile, their tone even carrying a hint of reverence.
As if they weren’t speaking to a client, but rather receiving an inspection from a superior.
This respect stemmed from "Adele."
Ē n̈ ũ_ḿӓ
First, they had seen Gauss walking and talking as equals with Adele multiple times in the past few days.
And just yesterday, Adele had explicitly instructed the second-floor supervisor about the special status of Gauss' party, requesting that they be given as much convenience as possible within the rules.
Adele was a very special figure in the East District Branch of Sena City's Adventurer’s Guild.
She wasn’t just a Senior Councilor.
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Her position stemmed from her strength, the title "Sword Falcon," her well-known close friendship with President Rachel, and the rumored connection to the ruling family of Sena City, the Vives family.
Thus, even though she hadn’t been with the branch for long, everyone fully supported her work.
Ẃ е b̌ n̊ó v̂ё l Е n̂ǔ mǎ
And a Level 4 Professional who interacted frequently with such a noble figure must harbor some hidden background—either from a prestigious lineage or possessing a special relationship with Adele...
Whatever the speculation, it wasn’t something ordinary staff dared question.
In fact, the latter possibility was more delicate, since Adele was their superior.
If she ever wanted to make life difficult for the staff, she had countless ways to do so.
With this in mind, the receptionist enthusiastically led them into the VIP Room and brought in four Mission Crystals containing commission listings.
『One should be enough, right?』
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『No problem, we have plenty of these. One for each of you makes browsing more convenient.』 the staff member replied cheerfully.
Gauss scratched his head.
This big city sure was more generous than their little Graystone Town.
The staff’s attitude was so welcoming that it made people feel right at home.
Before he could even begin browsing commissions,
Another staff member entered with trays of refreshments.
Е́ n̄ ŭm à
Delicate porcelain plates held sugar-dusted pastries, honey-glazed nut crisps, and a variety of Sena City’s specialty seafood snacks—all smelling divine.
Next came steaming cups of black tea and coffee.
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All of it was generously portioned.
Although labeled as refreshments, most people would struggle to finish this even as a full meal.
"Please enjoy."
Gauss' eyes narrowed with suspicion.
Еn̄um à
Something felt off.
They seemed to know him very well.
Could it be that Adele had given specific instructions?
But weren’t the instructions a bit too detailed? Things like his appetite were hardly necessary to include...
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Shaking his head, Gauss shifted focus to the crystal before him.
The moment he gripped it, a torrent of mission data surged into his mind.
Е́_ṅ ũ m̆а
Mutated creatures in the sewers, escorting caravans to inland cities, investigating unusual mana fluctuations along the coast, hunting dangerous sea beasts in specific waters aboard ships...
There was a wide range of mission types, with difficulty from Tier 1 to Tier 5.
So many that it was dizzying.
Suddenly, Gauss spotted a familiar word.
A group of Tiderunner Goblin pirates near the Tidal Caverns.
Tiderunner Goblins were a coastal variant of Goblins active around shores, reefs, islands, and caves.
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Their skin was gray-green or light blue, feet webbed, and they were amphibious.
This group piloted crude rafts, raiding coastal villages and stranded ships, ambushing merchant vessels, sabotaging hulls from underwater, and causing immense trouble for local fishermen.
Please eliminate them as soon as possible.
As expected, Goblins were truly everywhere...
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