If everyone becomes an adventurer, who will put in the effort themselves?

"No, skill level is not required."

Mira shook her head, denying this claim, and explained:

"The skill level on the Stigmata system only reflects the adventurer's own skill level."

"Therefore, theoretically speaking, it is possible for a level 1 adventurer to master skills of level 30 or higher."

Hearing this reply, Lynn breathed a sigh of relief.

Since there are no restrictions on his skills, they will likely only be affected by the skill system.

Thinking of this, Lynn felt much more relaxed, and even had the mood to joke:

"Does the notarization for the Lion of Notary Public require payment?"

Mira, quite used to this, explained:

"According to the rules, notarization for formal adventurers is free of charge."

"In addition, there are contribution exemption clauses for first-time adventurers and novice adventurers purchasing skills."

Lynn's expression froze upon hearing this:

"What does this mean?"

Seeing Lynn's stiff expression, Mira immediately nodded:

"Yes, under normal circumstances, the four skill stones you purchased will cost roughly 12,000 contribution points. However, because you are a novice adventurer, your contribution points are exempted."

Upon hearing this, Lynn couldn't help but mutter a curse under his breath:

"Damn, I didn't lend enough!!"

He should have applied for a larger loan amount when he was with the Red Dragon Chamber of Commerce!

If he were to borrow 150 million or even 200 million now, he could ignore the contribution point requirement and buy more skills!

"Huh? What's wrong?" Mira looked at Lynn with a puzzled expression.

At this moment, Lynn quickly said, "It's nothing."

"By the way, Miss Consultant."

"Just call me Mira, or Miss Franjay."

"Miss Franja, I'd like to ask if contribution points can only be obtained by completing Adventurers' Guild quests?"

"Yes."

"Can you give it to me?"

"This is prohibited."

"Is there a way to buy skill stones using currency at a premium?"

"Unfortunately, this is a benefit for novice adventurers, and the maximum amount that can be purchased with skills cannot exceed 200 million. As things stand, you currently have a balance of nearly 90."

"Is it possible to buy skill stones from other people privately?"

"If you don't mind the premium, you can buy it from the adventurer yourself."

"By the way, the Adventurers' Guild only adds 5% to the cost of skill stones, but it's hard to say for private individuals."

Lynn then asked a whole bunch of questions about buying skill stones, until his throat was dry, and he couldn't help but pick up the black tea in front of him and take a sip:

"This is really..."

Lynn didn't know how to describe his feelings. Luckily, he chose the Learned Brain, which could analyze skills. Otherwise, how would he acquire skills? That would be a real problem.

"Do you have any other questions?" Mira asked with a smile.

Lynn's lips twitched slightly: "Not for now..."

Upon hearing this, Mira immediately took out a small booklet, about the size of a palm, from the cabinet under the reception table and handed it to Lynn:

"This is the beginner adventurer's handbook."

"Most adventurers' questions can be answered from here."

"Of course, if you have any questions beyond what's in the manual, you can come to the Adventurers' Guild to find me anytime."

"...Okay, I understand."

Before taking the manual, Lynn casually tossed an appraisal to the adventurer's manual.

[Ding! Appraisal Skill +1]

Adventurer's Handbook

[A meticulously crafted adventurer's encyclopedia guide by the Mezalans family.]

After confirming that Lynn was alright, Mira stood up and bowed slightly, saying:

"Then, have a pleasant adventure."

"I'll take my leave for now."

Lynn nodded upon hearing this, and then watched Mira leave.

After Mira left, he looked around and smacked the sofa, table, tea cabinet and even the cup in his hand.

[Ding! Appraisal +1]

[Standard mahogany table]

[Ding! Appraisal +1]

[Standard Ceramic Mug]

Soon, Lynn had gathered the 10 experience points needed to level up from level 1.

[Appraisal Skill Lv1 (10/10) can be upgraded ↑]

At this moment, Lynn, eager to verify the effects of the skill level system, immediately thought to himself:

'System, upgrade my skills.'

[Ding! Appraisal skill upgraded! lv1→lv2.]

Lynn only felt a momentary blur in his vision, and after it ended, his vision seemed to clear up a bit, and the skill upgrade was complete.

Then, Lynn activated his unique system:

Skill Level System

【鑑定術Lv2（0/20），劍術基礎Lv1（0/10），潛行Lv1（0/10），博學之腦Lv1（0/10）】

Lynn glanced at the Appraisal skill, which required more experience, then clicked his tongue and began operating the skill level system for the first time.

'System, downgrade the forensic techniques.'

【Ding! 】

[Identification Technique (LV2→LV1)]

【Ding! 】

[Gained 1/3 Free Skill Points!]

[Gain 1/10 free attribute points.]

"What the hell?"

Lynn was completely dumbfounded. What did she get after being demoted?

One-third of free skill points? What the heck is one-tenth of attribute points?

Lynn quickly opened the skill level system and started doing reading comprehension exercises.

"Does this mean... if I downgrade by 3 levels, I can get a skill point to upgrade any other skill?"

"Then, by downgrading 10 levels, I can get one attribute point to add to the Adventurer attribute?"

"This system works like this?"

Lynn was a little numb.

He originally thought that lowering a skill level by one would raise another skill level by one, but now it seems that this is impossible.

Fortunately, skill downgrading can still accumulate attribute pools, which can be exchanged for free attribute points, which gave Lynn some comfort.

Although I feel like I'm losing out, I still have to use it.

It would be inhumane for a player who has cheats not to use them!

Lynn raised her hand, pinched the space between her eyebrows, and sighed:

"Then what I need to do next is find a place to hide, study the system carefully, and level up my skills."

"As for the dungeons... it's not too late to explore them after we level up our skills."

They say sharpening your axe won't delay your woodcutting, but Lynn considers himself a novice and, for safety's sake, he'd better hone his skills first.

With that in mind, Lynn immediately got up, intending to find a hotel to stay in, study the Adventurer's Handbook first, and then think about his upgrade plan.

However, just as Lynn stood up, his gaze fell upon a familiar figure.

Jeken Knightworth.

Lynn Knightworth's uncle walked into the Adventurers' Guild with a blank expression and went straight to the quest counter.

"Hello, I want to post a missing person notice for my nephew."

Although Lynn, who was sitting in the VIP room on the second floor, did not hear Jeken's voice, her heart skipped a beat when she saw Jeken turn back.

Something seems off!

Chapter 5 The Real Opponent

Jeken Knightworth quickly took the Adventurers' Guild quest receipt and calmly walked out of the guild.

The counter staff sat behind the bar, stamping documents and carrying out the final procedures.

At this moment, Lynn, wearing a bat mask, approached and asked the guild members:

"Excuse me, Miss Counter Staff."

"May I ask you a few questions?"

The clerk at the counter looked up upon hearing this, and after seeing Lynn, she confirmed her identity:

"Which family of eccentrics are you, the adventurer who just took on their mission?"

"Yes, it's me."

Lynn nodded immediately, then asked:

"I just saw that family come again. What's wrong? Is there a problem with the mission?"

"It's not that there's a problem."

After confirming that Lynn was a member of the mission team, the clerk couldn't help but complain:

"That family was really bizarre."

"Did you know? That mother and daughter, after they found out you accepted the mission, immediately started demanding a lower commission, saying that since someone had accepted the mission, they wouldn't need to hire more adventurers to find people."

"That person was making a huge fuss at the counter, so I had no choice but to refund part of the commission to her according to the rules."

"The matter would have ended there, but not long after, the male head of the household came again."

"And this time, he actually spent a full 300,000 fiat currencies to search his nephew."

"To be honest, this price is already enough to allow a large-scale search and rescue mission with 100 people to take on the task."

"In fact, this is the attitude an uncle should have towards his missing nephew."

"I always felt that the male head of that family was somewhat dragged down by those two women."

Listening to the saleswoman's complaints, Lynn's face turned extremely ugly.

He knew perfectly well what Jeken's purpose was, so of course he couldn't treat him like a good uncle.

Lynn Knightworth himself was killed by this uncle's family long ago. How could they possibly be looking for their nephew out of kindness by spending money on a large-scale search mission?