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Chapter 42 Rock Shield Guard

Goren recounted to Otto the intelligence they had discovered the previous night.

The thief didn't resell the sealing wax seal; he most likely forged the license himself!

"The sealing wax seals nowadays all have the same lock-core runes that Master Micah would make."

No one but its true owner can use it.

But this thief was clever.

Goren squinted and carefully explained to his junior.

"The wax seal he had his eye on was an antique, a family heirloom."

These kinds of items have always been considered a source of pride by the families who own them, and they intend to transform them into ancient relics.

However, because of this, if any changes are made before the transformation is successful, the original essence will inevitably be destroyed.

Therefore, some families will not take any action to deal with these items.

However, who would have thought that the governor's family heirloom was a wax seal? He was unlucky.

Goren showed no sympathy for the governor.

It is clear that he and his family are far too greedy.

Indeed, if the wax seal could be transformed into an ancient relic, it would undoubtedly bring immense fame and fortune to the family.

However, dangers also exist.

The current situation is a manifestation of danger.

However, Otto, who was listening to the intelligence report, frowned.

"Even an adventurer like you, Goren, never imagined that an archon would use a wax seal as a preparatory item for an ancient relic, without attaching a security measure similar to a lock-core rune."

So, how did the thief know this secret?

Otto didn't think the governor would go around publicizing such a secret matter.

Upon hearing this, Goren simply nodded.

"Yes, that's also a key focus of our investigation."

Perhaps there's a thief's accomplice in that governor's household.

Goren discussed with Micah that they would then visit the governor's house.

If we can find the inside man based on the clues, as long as we bring that person to the Wanderers' Tavern, I believe many issues can be discussed.

While Goren and Otto were exchanging information, they arrived at the inn.

This is a small hotel that doesn't look very big.

But once inside the store, the warm and inviting decor made Otto feel very comfortable.

Just as Otto was looking around, Goren had already greeted the person behind the counter.

"How have you been lately, Lillian?"

Goren's curt greeting was met with the woman's indifference.

She simply stepped out from behind the counter, ignoring Goren, and went straight to Otto's side.

"You must be Otto. Micah mentioned you to me before."

I heard you are studying swordsmanship with Havel.

Since you've come to me, you must be looking to choose a secondary set of equipment. Come with me.

After saying that, Lillian immediately took Otto to the backyard, ignoring Goren completely.

Seeing this, Otto had no choice but to carefully speak well of Goren.

"Actually, there was a reason we were arrested last night!"

Otto was about to say something when a chilling killing intent suddenly appeared before his eyes.

"Oh, so you're not going home? Did you get arrested yesterday?"

Lillian looked at Goren with an extremely cold gaze, as if she wanted to devour him alive.

Even Otto was forced to take a few steps back by this murderous intent.

The woman in front of me wasn't very tall, but her aura was incredibly intimidating.

Her originally cute brown curly hair began to sway wildly because of this murderous intent.

Those emerald eyes seemed to hold nothing but hostility towards Goren!

Clearly, Otto's words had not helped Goren at all; on the contrary, they had put the martial artist in an even worse situation!

"Please, Otto, just shut up!"

Goren looked at Otto with tears welling up in his eyes.

This kid is really making things worse!

But seeing Goren's predicament, Lillian said viciously.

"Don't shift the responsibility to the younger generation!"

You have to bear the consequences of your own actions!

Get out of here, I don't want to see you!

After saying that, Lillian immediately left with Otto.

It wasn't until the two arrived in the backyard that Lillian's fierce aura finally subsided somewhat.

"Honestly, all he does is talk about Master Micah this and Master Micah that!"

Who's more important, me or Micah?!

Lillian's temper flared up, and she immediately swung her fist and smashed it against the stone mill next to her.

The result was that this simple punch caused a thick crack to appear on the millstone!

It was at this moment that the Magical Ape brought Lillian's extraordinary profession.

[Tier 1 - Extraordinary: Rock Shield Guard (6/6)]

[Upon reaching the pinnacle of cultivation, it grants the holder a six-point bonus to Strength and Stamina.]

[Class Combat Skill: Immovable King]

[When the player stops and holds their shield, they can activate a combat skill, increasing their strength attribute to 160%]

[Class Trait: Immovable Soul]

[When one pauses, the mental energy of the job seeker transforms into strength.]

[A person with a shield specialty can take the job provided they have not retreated an inch while severely wounded and subjected to an attack from an enemy several times their own weight, and their will to resist has not wavered.]

The Magical Ape's assessment of the Rock Shield Guard is: "The ideal guardian class."

Looking at the information brought back by the Magical Ape, Otto finally understood why the woman in front of him possessed such a dangerous aura.

However, this was only the second Guardian class that Otto had seen, and it did bring him some useful information.

Judging from the current situation, the guards' professional characteristics seem to bring about some kind of attribute conversion and bonus.

Otto thought that the professional characteristics of the Fire Seed Guardians should be the same.

After all, Micah once said that the Cavaliers' professional characteristics have certain commonalities.

It's reasonable to assume that other professions with similar characteristics should also have similar features.

What puzzled Otto was that Lillian's mastery of the extraordinary profession even seemed to surpass Goren's, so why did she retire?

Just as Otto was wondering, the Magic Ape brought back new information.

The Magic-Phantom Ape discovered that Lillian was cursed.

The aura of this curse is the same as the curse that had afflicted Havel.

The Magic-Phantom Ape felt disgusted by the aura of the curse.

But the Black Sheep actually quite enjoys this negative atmosphere.

Upon seeing this information, Otto immediately understood.

It is clear that Lillian and Havel suffered the same curse during that adventure, which forced them to retire, a truly regrettable situation.

While Otto was analyzing the characteristics of extraordinary professions, Lillian had already taken out two small shields from the warehouse in the backyard, intending to begin teaching.

"Alright, don't let Goren's matter affect you."

That bastard who's never home, let him go off and fool around with Micah!

Let's go through some basic information about shields.

If you can really adapt to the shield, perhaps I can teach you about breathing techniques.