Being a knight is not easy

Chapter 38 Lords' Conference
Robin and Eric are both now at the peak of knight apprentice strength, and they work together very well, and have performed well in many missions.

Coupled with Robin's amazing archery skills, both the accuracy and power are amazing.

Their team is now able to independently perform knight-level tasks, which makes them an extremely dazzling presence in the entire military camp.

In comparison, although Sylvain also has certain strength, Robin and Eric are younger and have unlimited potential, and their chances of breaking through to become official knights are greater.

In Malizzi's view, they are the hope for the future of the military camp.

"Is there anything wrong?" Knight Malizzi put down the equipment in his hand and asked with a smile, his eyes full of concern.

Robin shook his head slightly, a look of confusion and thirst for knowledge on his face. He said, "I'm just curious. What's the difference between a knight's breathing method and an apprentice's breathing method?"

Knight Malizzi was not surprised at all when he heard this question.

In his many years of military career, he had seen too many knight apprentices troubled by this bottleneck when they reached the peak of their training.

Some knight apprentices with less talent, such as Sylvain, may even be stuck at this bottleneck for more than ten years and find it difficult to make any progress.

Over time, when they realized that it was difficult to make a breakthrough in the apprentice breathing method, they would turn their attention to the knight-level breathing method, hoping to find an opportunity for a breakthrough there.

When Knight Malizzi heard Robin's question, his smile faltered slightly, and he regarded the young man with interest. He narrowed his eyes slightly, as if pondering his response. After a moment, a gentle smile returned to his face.

"The fact that you thought of asking this question shows that you have a lot of ideas about cultivation and have reached a critical juncture." Knight Malizzi's voice was low and mellow, with a bit of the calmness of an experienced person.

He pulled a chair over and sat down, motioning Robin to do the same. He continued, "Apprentice Breathing Technique is primarily designed to guide you in sensing and absorbing the most fundamental energies between heaven and earth, strengthening your body and laying the foundation for future cultivation. It's like laying the foundation of a house; the stronger the foundation, the taller the house can be built."

Having said that, Malizzi paused and looked at the training ground outside the tent, as if he saw himself back then.

"But Knight's Breathing is completely different. It allows you to reach a whole new level of control over energy. Not only can you absorb energy more efficiently, but you can also apply this energy to combat techniques. Simply put, Apprentice's Breathing teaches you to walk, while Knight's Breathing teaches you to run, jump, and even fly."

Malizzi's eyes revealed a hint of reminiscence, mixed with a hint of anticipation. "With the Knight's Breathing Technique, your endurance and explosive power in combat will be greatly enhanced, and the skills you unleash will be even more powerful. However, practicing the Knight's Breathing Technique is not easy. You must break through and become a true knight. Only then will your physical foundation be considered complete, and only then will you be qualified to practice the Knight's Breathing Technique."

He refocused his gaze on Robin's face and said earnestly, "Kid, you have talent, which is a good thing, but don't rush for success. Build a more solid foundation now, and the Knight's Breathing Technique will naturally be passed on to you."

Robin opened his mouth slightly, a look of sudden realization first appearing on his face, then his brows slightly frowned and he fell into thought.

He instantly understood the profound meaning of Maliqi's words. Although the Knight's Breathing Technique was extremely powerful, it was like a double-edged sword. The life force it contained was too overbearing. For a knight apprentice who had not yet fully matured, if he practiced it rashly, his body might not be able to withstand the impact of this powerful force, and he would end up losing his life.

"I understand, Knight Commander." Robin raised his head, his eyes filled with respect and gratitude, and said solemnly, "I wish you a successful journey."

His respect for Knight Malizzi came from the bottom of his heart.

From the moment he entered the military camp, Knight Malizzi paid special attention to his training.

Every time Robin lost himself in his training, losing track of time and nearly collapsing from exhaustion, Knight Malichi would appear, patting Robin's shoulder with his broad, warm hand and reminding him to rest. On weekdays, Knight Malichi would often inquire about his progress, and whenever Robin encountered any difficulties in his training, he would patiently answer them, offering his guidance on everything from training techniques to understanding the power of strength.

Even Thomson did not enjoy this special treatment.

Of course, Eric once joked that Thompson was too stupid. Knight Malizzi had explained the key points and methods of cultivation countless times, but Thompson still couldn't understand. Knight Malizzi probably got tired of talking about it, so he didn't mention it any more.

But Robin knew in his heart that Knight Malizzi treated every apprentice equally, and it was only because of his and Thomson's different talents and understanding abilities that led to this difference.

He is lucky to receive such careful guidance from Knight Malizzi, and it is also the motivation that motivates him to keep making progress.

Throughout the vast territory surrounding the Black Forest, panic spread like wildfire.

The mysterious wizard apprentice acts recklessly with his bizarre dark magic and the transformed giant python.

His evil deeds followed one after another. Wherever he went, villages were destroyed and people were displaced. According to effective statistics, three villages were destroyed and the death toll exceeded four hundred.

Even more shocking is that some official knights have already been killed in battles with him.

The successive bad news made the five lords around the Black Forest completely unable to sit still.

They knew very well that if they allowed this wizard apprentice to continue his evil deeds, the entire region would be plunged into an abyss of no return.

At first, the lords were still hoping for a lucky break, hoping that they could subdue it by relying on the power within their own territories.

But the cruel reality made them realize that they could not catch the evil wizard on their own. The wizard was very cunning and would keep moving between several territories. The knights of each territory could not arrest people across territories. By the time they contacted the lord of the territory, the wizard had already escaped.

After some urgent consultations, the four lords finally decided to set the meeting place in Winston City.

Winston City is centrally located, easily accessible, and well-defended, making it an excellent choice for conducting important discussions.

When the decision was finalized, messengers rode at full speed to deliver the news to every relevant lord.

For a moment, the road leading to Winston City was filled with the sound of horse hooves, raising clouds of dust.

The lords, with their respective confidants and knights, rushed to Winston City with heavy hearts.

This gathering concerns the life and death of the surrounding territories. As one side gains strength while the other loses, once the fatigue and weakness of the territory are discovered by other lords in the periphery, they will inevitably launch attacks on the lords around the Black Forest.

At this critical moment, they must put aside their past grievances, work together and jointly solve this common enemy.

(End of this chapter)