Starting with the goblin extermination

[Proficiency +30]

Parry LV1 (42/100)

I actually gained 30 proficiency points?

Although it was speculated that instruction could improve combat skills, no one expected it to improve this much.

It seems that panel proficiency can now be improved not only by defeating monsters, but also by having another way to enhance strength.

Logan recalled his experience as a student in his previous life. Some complex, challenging problems could leave him clueless even after struggling for a long time, but with just a little guidance from an experienced teacher, he could instantly understand them.

It seems that learning combat skills is the same. In battle, Soben taught him the correct way to exert force and corrected his bad habits step by step through actual combat.

The guild's rule is that you must complete all seven lessons before you can learn the next new combat skill.

Logan initially thought the rule was a bit domineering.

But now it seems that the extra 10 gold coins for the lesson were well spent. Buying time with money is always Logan's favorite way of spending money.

After his initial excitement, Logan calmed down.

The training he had just received showed him that even with the [Parry] combat technique, he was still like a toddler learning to walk in front of Soben. This seasoned adventurer could always break through his defenses from unbelievable angles.

His understanding of the [Parry] combat technique is too superficial.

It seems that none of the remaining five classes can be wasted.

Logan lay on the ground, panting heavily, and couldn't help but look at Instructor Soben, who was tidying up the training ground.

A question popped into his mind.

"Instructor Somoto, how can I teach combat techniques to others in the guild like you?"

Teaching combat skills in the training grounds is much safer than adventuring in the forest. Although Logan doesn't reject adventure, using it as an extra way to earn money is certainly not a bad idea.

Soben turned his head and glanced at the blond boy.

"Proficient in combat skills, Bronze-level adventurer, Level 2 professional."

This sentence temporarily dissuaded Logan from his idea.

He could reach the mastery level of combat skills quickly, but becoming a level two professional or a bronze-level adventurer was still a long way off for Logan at the moment.

More on that later.

Soben walked over to him and patted him hard on the shoulder with his large hand.

"Don't rush."

A rare smile appeared on Soben's stiff face.

"You'll be able to soon."

He remains as sparing with words as ever.

......

Arandor Calendar 3563, Ashwood, Outskirts

The pungent smell of blood permeated the forest.

Swish.

Logan sidestepped, nimbly dodging the spears thrust at him by two ordinary goblins, his longsword arcing through the air. The blade precisely sliced ​​open their throats, drawing out two sprays of crimson blood.

Before the body could fall, the shadow of the tree canopy suddenly twisted eerily.

Shadow Step

A slender gray shadow appeared like a ghost. Elsa gripped the daggers with both hands in reverse, her movements fluid and effortless.

The cold light wove into a net in mid-air, instantly slicing open the necks of the other three goblins.

"roar--!"

The last dark red goblin, stepping over the corpses of its companions, roared and leaped high into the air, its rusty greatsword slashing down at Logan's face with a violent gust of wind.

Logan advanced instead of retreating, his longsword suddenly slashing upwards.

[Parry]

A piercing metallic scraping sound rang out, the seemingly inevitable heavy slash was deflected, and the goblin's body staggered uncontrollably forward.

[Proficiency +1]

In the instant she lost her balance, Elsa darted around to its blind spot and pushed off with all her might with her legs.

Backstab

The blue-glowing dagger pierced the back of the neck without any resistance.

The enormous monster didn't even have time to scream before it collapsed to the ground.

The battle is over.

The two worked together seamlessly and efficiently wiped out the small goblin camp.

There are definitely more goblins now. In the guild, there are one camp raiding quest after another.

Logan flicked the blood off the blade and took out a rag to wipe it clean.

It was already the second day after I finished my lesson with Instructor Soben.

They had already spent the night in the forest.

Elsa's injuries healed quickly. Although Logan, just to be on the safe side, suggested she rest a few more days and spend more time with Lily, the half-elf girl firmly refused.

As a teammate, she had to stay by Logan's side; it was her own insistence. Besides, Lily was now living and eating at the temple, only returning occasionally, so she didn't need to stay home like a doting mother hen.

Before the mission, in order to better cooperate with Logan, Elsa frankly told Logan everything.

Although I already knew Elsa was amazing, but...

Logan was still amazed by the combat skills she had mastered.

The advanced combat skill [Shadow Step] allows you to conceal your presence and instantly unleash a burst of movement speed; the entry-level combat skill [True Sight] allows you to break through magical disguises and lock onto targets; and the proficient combat skill [Backstab] can inflict terrifying damage from the enemy's blind spot.

Despite being about the same age as me, they have mastered so many combat skills, and most of them are at a high level.

Very strong.

What surprised Logan even more was that Elsa seemed to have become stronger than during their last battle.

It's stronger and faster. Even slicing open a goblin's throat with a dagger is smoother.

Considering the inexplicable changes within myself... perhaps something has happened between me and Elsa.

I'll ask her again when I have the chance.

Thinking of this, Elsa had already silently walked over.

She touched the pendant on her chest, saw the bloodstains on Logan's face, and very naturally took out a handkerchief from her pocket, stood on tiptoe, and gently wiped the bloodstains clean.

Since that night, their relationship has grown even closer.

Elsa remains cold and aloof to outsiders, but in front of Logan, she often reveals this extremely intimate behavior without any reservations.

Logan felt the warmth from Elsa's fingertips, reached out, and brushed a leaf that had fallen on her head.

Elsa's ears were bright red.

She's still so easily embarrassed.

......

After collecting their spoils, the two returned to the Adventurers' Guild.

The hall was still bustling with noise; after all, it was already afternoon, and many of those who had gone on missions had returned to Riverwood.

Logan instinctively walked toward the window of the goblin Kruger in the corner, only to find a wooden sign hanging there that read "Closed for Business".

That sly goblin isn't here today.

It's really not something I'm used to.

In addition, the guild's bulletin board seems to have been replaced with a new one.

What happened? It was still the same when I came yesterday morning.

Anyway, since the goblin Krug wasn't there, he could only join the other adventurers in queuing at the window.

While waiting in line, I could hear the crude chatter of adventurers all around me.

Logan pricked up his ears and vaguely heard several teams cursing and discussing the impact of the changes to the inner and outer boundaries of the forest.

"Damn it, guess what I saw by Mirror Lake yesterday? A lone spiky wild boar! That's not something you'd expect to find in Mirror Lake!"

"Don't we already know? The border is being pushed outwards, and the monsters on the outer perimeter are becoming more numerous and stronger. The guild is already drawing up a new map."

"This is great! I was just worried about not having any monsters to kill."

"What a load of rubbish!"

Logan and Elsa exchanged a glance.

It seems everyone already knows.

After waiting in line for quite a while, it was finally their turn. Behind the window was a half-elf salesman with a blank expression, mechanically counting the bloodstained goblin ears for them.

Feeling a bit bored while waiting, Logan casually asked a question.

"Excuse me, why isn't Krug of Berkshire Hathaway here today?"

Unexpectedly, as soon as he said that, the half-elf salesman's facial muscles twitched suddenly, revealing a look of wanting to laugh but desperately trying to hold it in.

Something's strange.