Chapter 198 - 136: Creating Secret Techniques, Flaw in the Plan

Chapter 198: Chapter 136: Creating Secret Techniques, Flaw in the Plan

After obtaining the Inheritance Map for the Rapid Beast Breathing Technique, Roy immediately took his leave. Back in the carriage, he instructed the driver to head to the third Silver Clan, the Flame Rat Clan.

Next were the Horror Ape Clan, the Furious Sea Lion Clan, and the Metal Python Clan!

In less than two hours, Roy had defeated a total of six Silver Clans.

To show he was treating them all equally, he only used the Spirit Rhinoceros Finger when dealing with the other five Clan Leaders.

The Spirit Rhinoceros Finger had originally just been a spur-of-the-moment idea that came to him while fighting Jacob.

But the more he used it, the more he grew to like the Spirit Rhinoceros Finger.

Never mind its versatility in both offense and defense!

More importantly, it was incredibly flashy!

No matter what weapon his opponent used, his Fighting Qi-infused Spirit Rhinoceros Finger would clamp down on it, holding it immobile.

Besides his growing fondness for the Spirit Rhinoceros Finger, he had also made a decision.

’I’ll create my own Secret Technique!’

’I’ll turn the Spirit Rhinoceros Finger into my own unique Secret Technique!’

’The current Spirit Rhinoceros Finger is just an homage, an imitation of the original. The two are completely different.’

’Besides, the original Spirit Rhinoceros Finger isn’t very suitable for this world.’

’In the Martial World, the Spirit Rhinoceros Finger is considered an unparalleled technique.’

’But if I want it to truly shine in the Wizarding World, I have to make some localized optimizations.’

’For example, I could turn it into a Secret Technique that combines both physical and magical attacks.’

Roy hadn’t figured out the specific optimizations yet.

However, he had already resolved to create his own Secret Technique.

The Spirit Rhinoceros Finger would be the first Secret Technique of his own creation.

As for the Fighting Energy Seal he had used against Harvey, that was just a minor trick involving the application of Fighting Qi.

Of course, it wasn’t impossible to turn it into a true Secret Technique with further optimization.

For now, however, Roy would focus on optimizing the Spirit Rhinoceros Finger.

The luxurious four-wheeled carriage advanced steadily along the wide, flat street, heading toward the seventh Silver Clan: the Gale Dog Clan.

Roy sat inside the carriage, casually observing the shops and pedestrians along the street.

Soon, he noticed something was off.

The pedestrians on the street were all staring at the carriage.

Not only that, but the pedestrians were also whispering to one another as they stared.

Although their carriage was luxurious, it wasn’t so extravagant as to make every pedestrian stop and stare.

This was Storm City, after all!

Not some backward, remote backwater!

Upon noticing the pedestrians whispering while staring at the carriage, Roy didn’t hesitate to activate Golden Deer’s Ear.

With Golden Deer’s Ear active, he quickly and clearly heard the pedestrians’ conversations.

"Did that red-haired guy really defeat the Snow Mammoth Marquis and the others?"

"Keep your voice down! He’s a Golden Great Knight. If he hears you, it won’t just be you in trouble—I’ll get dragged into it too."

"It’s not even certain he’s a Golden Great Knight. And even if he is, there’s no way he can hear us."

"Whether he’s a Golden Great Knight or not, he’s not someone you or I can afford to offend. Not unless you can also defeat the Snow Mammoth Marquis and the others in a single blow."

"Even though the rumor is everywhere, I still don’t believe he could defeat the Snow Mammoth Marquis and his group in a single blow."

"Whether you believe it is your business, but the Snow Mammoth Marquis and the others have all admitted they lost to him."

...

’The news spread this quickly?’

A surprised expression appeared on Roy’s face.

He knew the news of his victory over the Snow Mammoth Marquis and his allies would get out eventually.

But he hadn’t expected it to spread this fast.

Although he was a bit surprised, he quickly deduced the reason.

It was obvious that the Snow Mammoth Marquis and the others had announced it themselves.

Otherwise, there was no way the news could have created such a stir so quickly.

Seeing his surprised expression, Selena immediately asked, "What’s wrong?"

"The pedestrians outside already know that the Snow Mammoth Marquis and his group lost to me."

Roy deactivated Golden Deer’s Ear, his hearing returning to a normal human level as he spoke slowly.

What?

Selena and Monica immediately turned to look out the window.

And just as he said, they saw the pedestrians on the street chattering away while staring at their carriage.

"Did the Snow Mammoth Marquis and his men announce it themselves?"

Selena continued to ask.

"If I’m not mistaken, yes,"

Roy replied.

「A few minutes later.」

The carriage arrived before the manor gates of the Gale Dog Clan.

In addition to Roy’s carriage, a crowd of intensely curious onlookers had also followed them here.

Furthermore, the Gale Dog Clan had clearly received news in advance, as a clansman in magnificent clothing was standing before the manor gate.

Glancing at the crowd of onlookers outside, Roy said to Selena and Monica, "Same as usual. You two wait for me here. I’ll be back soon."

"Okay."

Selena and Monica both nodded.

Without another word, Roy opened the carriage door, stepped out, and walked straight toward the manor gate.

Just as he reached the gate, the middle-aged, blond-haired man in magnificent clothing with a Cross Sword at his waist spoke to him. "I am Edward Pearson. My father knew you would be coming, Lord Shanks, so he arranged for me to be here to welcome you."

"Alright. Thank you,"

Roy replied, sizing the man up with a glance.

He had never met Edward before.

But he knew Edward was the eldest son of the Gale Dog Marquis.

"It is my duty. Please, follow me, my lord!"

Edward gave him a slight bow and made a welcoming gesture.

Before long, Edward had led him to the reception hall on the first floor of the main building.

Edward did not enter with him. "Father wishes to speak with you alone, Lord Shanks," he said. "I will not be going in."

As he spoke, Edward signaled for the guards at the door to open the reception hall doors.

Roy nodded and walked straight in.

The guards immediately closed the doors behind him without hesitation.

As soon as he entered the reception hall, Roy saw the Gale Dog Marquis, James Pearson.

Contrary to what he had expected, the Gale Dog Marquis wasn’t wearing armor or practical Hunter’s Clothing. Instead, he was dressed in a magnificent Noble Robe.

’What does this mean?’

’Does he not plan to fight me?’

Seeing the Gale Dog Marquis’s attire, Roy frowned slightly.

Before Roy could speak, the Gale Dog Marquis stepped in front of him and said, "I am no match for you, Shanks. To fight you would only be to humiliate myself."

"Therefore, I am prepared to surrender."

With that, he took the Inheritance Map for the Gale Dog Breathing Technique from his robes and presented it to Roy with both hands.

’This...’

As he looked at the Breathing Technique Inheritance Map offered by the Gale Dog Marquis, Roy realized he had overlooked something very important.

Or rather, he realized his plan to defeat all thirty-two Silver Clans in four days had a very obvious flaw.

Namely, that once they confirmed he was a Golden Great Knight, the remaining Silver Clan Leaders wouldn’t fight him. Instead, like the Gale Dog Marquis, they would voluntarily surrender and hand over their Breathing Technique Inheritance Maps.

Seeing that Roy didn’t reach out to take the Breathing Technique Inheritance Map, the Gale Dog Marquis quickly said, "Shanks, if you feel the Inheritance Map isn’t enough, I can also..."

Roy immediately cut him off, taking the Inheritance Map for the Gale Dog Breathing Technique. "There’s no need," he said slowly. "I was just lost in thought."

"Since you do not intend to fight me, Your Lordship, I won’t disturb you any further."

After saying this, he gave the Gale Dog Marquis a slight bow, then turned and left the reception hall.

A short while later, he was back in the carriage outside the manor gates.

Just as Selena was about to ask which Silver Clan they were visiting next, he said, "We’re not going to any other clans. Let’s head back to our manor."

Selena and Monica stared at him in surprise.

"What happened?"

Selena immediately asked.

"The Gale Dog Marquis didn’t fight me. He surrendered voluntarily."

"If I’m not mistaken, the leaders of the remaining Silver Clans will probably do the same—surrender immediately and hand over their Breathing Technique Inheritance Maps."

Roy said slowly.

’Although this wasn’t part of my plan, I don’t really mind.’

’As long as I can build the reputation of "Red-haired" Shanks and get the Breathing Technique Inheritance Maps from the Silver Clans, it’s good enough for me.’

’Whether I get them by winning a fight or not doesn’t really matter.’

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