Become a knight starting with synthesized entries.

Luo An didn't say much. Since he couldn't practice swordsmanship, he could only continue running.

On the twentieth lap, Luo An realized something was wrong.

Although breathing was still manageable, the internal organs were already protesting.

Just half a day ago, he was a starving stable boy!

The most intense consumption of nutrients by breathing techniques is precisely that of the body!

"If this continues, he'll ruin his training."

Luo An had to stop and look around.

It's no exaggeration to say that Luo An can now even gnaw on tree bark.

But looking around the vast training ground, only the mangers in the neighboring stable had food to eat.

Looking around, Luo An saw rye bread laid out at the militia's resting area not far away.

Luo An licked his lips and approached the militiamen.

"Gentlemen, these breads—"

"Rye bread, a gift from Lord Levi." Militiaman Dugan was playing cards, not even looking up.

"It tastes awful, none of us want to eat it, sir. If you want some, feel free to take it."

"Ah, thank you." Luo An didn't stand on ceremony and grabbed a piece of bread, stuffing it into his mouth.

He was hungry and used to eating rye bread.

At this moment, his body needed a lot of nutrition, and Luo An felt he could still eat some.

To the astonishment of the militiamen, Luo An devoured a whole rye bread in just a few minutes, then gulped down a large mouthful of water, finally feeling a sense of fullness.

After finishing his meal, Luo An felt a surge of heat in his body. After mumbling his thanks, he picked up the wooden stake and felt somewhat relieved.

"Could it be that my breathing technique has improved?"

Luo An opened the panel.

[Basic Breathing Skills Achievements] Soared from 101% to 102%?!

Luo An also felt that the breathing technique had increased the duration of several breaths.

In half a day, my basic breathing technique only improved by 1%.

At this rate, once the achievement completion rate reaches around 360%, it means that Roan has reached the threshold of becoming a knight apprentice.

However, training for half a day yields 1%, training for a full day yields 2%, and it still takes 3 months.

This doesn't even include the time Luo An spent on missions.

The militia also have the task of guarding and patrolling.

The time will double.

That is, half a year...

Becoming an apprentice knight in six months shouldn't be too bad, right...?

No.

"Luo An, Luo An, use your super intelligence, you're someone with a cheat code."

Luo An frowned slightly, then suddenly had a flash of inspiration.

Since the Giant Slayer can improve attributes and enhance learning abilities, why doesn't Roan create a giant himself?

Without hesitation, Luo An found a rope and tied the two wooden stakes together in a cross shape.

"Luo An, what are you doing?" Du Gan stopped what he was doing and came to Luo An.

"Are you going to carry two wooden stakes? Don't pretend, Lord Levi isn't here. Come on, join us for a card game."

Luo An remained silent, then tied the wooden stake tightly and drew a human face on it.

A simple wooden figure was made.

Then, Luo An struggled to lift the wooden stake.

The two wooden stakes weighed almost 300 jin (approximately 150 catties). The enormous stakes nearly crushed the thin and small Luo An, making it impossible for him to take a single step.

"idiot!"

Dugan quickly called out, "Hey, a few guys, pull Roan away! This idiot's trying to carry two wooden stakes!"

When the militiamen arrived, they were stunned to see Luo An carrying two wooden stakes. His face turned red with shock.

These are two wooden stakes; they have a hard time even carrying one.

Luo An took a deep breath and moved forward step by step.

"this……"

Not only did Luo An want to lift the wooden stake, he actually wanted to move it?!

This little stable boy must be desperate for a promotion!

Fight against giants and boost all attributes...

Luo An could clearly feel his strength increasing.

"It works." Luo An was overjoyed and somewhat admired his own super brain.

Immediately, Luo An's breathing became much heavier, and he tried to take a step, leaving deep footprints in the mud.

One step...two steps...

Amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd, Luo An, carrying a wooden stake three or four times his own size, moved forward step by step with steady strides.

"How is this possible..." Dugan tried to lift a wooden stake, but was so heavy that he couldn't breathe.

"Hey, Jalley, why don't you give it a try?" The militiamen turned to Jalley.

Jia Li blushed and silently carried the wooden stake as he ran. After a long while, he finally managed to squeeze out a sentence.

"What's so hard about that? This guy's just putting on a brave face. You wait, he definitely won't be able to get up tomorrow."

……

It was afternoon.

Luo An collapsed under the tree, panting, feeling sore all over and unable to even lift his arms.

In Luo An's eyes, a golden panel quietly appeared.

[Achievement: Learned a breathing technique, completion rate 120%]

In just one day, the success rate increased from 100% to 120% after starting to learn basic breathing techniques.

A full 1/5 improvement!

"Could it be that I really am a genius?!" Luo An couldn't help but grin.

Each laugh caused him to convulse in pain, and his laughter became intermittent.

[Giant Slayer] improved Roan's attributes.

But unexpectedly, after the Giant Slayer ended, my internal organs felt like they were burning hot.

The breath I exhaled was also burning my respiratory tract.

Luo An wasn't just running while carrying two wooden stakes.

During his afternoon sword practice, Roan also dressed up the wooden stake as a giant.

Forced activation of [Giant Slayer]

"It seems we can't use the Giant Slayer skill forever."

Luo An muttered to himself.

"At this rate, we'll have to rest for two days after working one day... Although it's more efficient than before, our bodies won't be able to take it."

Just then, the bells of Lorton Castle suddenly rang, signaling the approaching night and the start of the militia's patrol.

Luo An struggled to his feet and staggered to keep up with the militiamen; it was time to eat.

Tonight's dinner is cheese and onion soup, and since Levi isn't here, his half of the roast meat belongs to Roan...

As night fell, the militia began to assemble at the castle entrance, where they were given leather armor and weapons, provided by the generous Viscount Lorton, to guard the town of Lorton at the foot of the castle.

When Luo An participated in the militia patrol for the first time, he didn't have any extra equipment and only received a pitchfork.

Although it was called patrolling, the militiamen would usually find a corner to squat in, or punish thieves and drunkards who urinated indiscriminately, beating them up and demanding some "hardship fee." They'd report for duty at a certain time and earn 4 copper coins. That was much more than the 2 copper coins a farmer earned a day.

After all, this is Viscount Lorton's territory, and nothing has happened here for decades.

Nothing like this used to happen.

How could it be such a coincidence that it happened to me today?

Even if something happened, it must be because the soldiers were slacking off...

In short, Lorton is a fairly large town. Its population is less than two thousand.

Sixteen militiamen, in pairs.

One person patrolling two streets and reporting to the soldiers if anything happens is more than enough for this peaceful town.

The older brother who was assigned to Luo An hadn't walked far before he made an excuse about having a stomachache and went into the tavern.

Luo An felt uncomfortable all over as soon as he stopped walking, so he simply carried the pitchfork on his shoulder and walked along the road.

Since coming into this world, Luo An has spent most of his time working in the stables.

When I occasionally go out on the street, I deliberately stay away from crowds.

Stable slaves were a class even worse than slaves.

The less trouble we have, the less trouble we'll have.

Therefore, this was the first time I had leisurely observed this classic town.

Luo An then noticed the town's prosperity, the clean streets, the cobblestone roads, and the merchants hawking their wares; it was clear that the land here was very peaceful.

Luo An noticed that the roadside pub had baked bread with a sign that said it was discounted after midnight.

Luo An figured he'd received his wages just past midnight, so he decided to use it all to buy bread.

After noting down the location of the tavern, Roan looked around.

"I wish there was something to relieve muscle soreness."