[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-knight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty":3,"chapter-knight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-knight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-chapter-113":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Knight: from Apprentice to the Almighty",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1847927,2453,"Chapter 113 - 103: Dragon’s Bloodline! Shire’s Favor","knight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-chapter-113",113,"\u003Cp>When Roland slowly opened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before him was an all-consuming darkness, boundless and suffocating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where is this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just now... what happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait... who... who am I?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a deep breath, forcing down the panic welling up in his heart as he gently rubbed the space between his throbbing brows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fragments of memory in his mind slipped through his fingers like quicksand; no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t grasp a single clue about himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The darkness was like congealed ink, so thick it was impossible to distinguish the boundaries of time and space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His consciousness sank continuously into this chaos, as if it were about to be devoured forever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Roland was about to give in, his eyelids drooping heavily, an ethereal, misty voice suddenly echoed by his ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You... you’ve come again...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He snapped his head up to see a pair of slender, jade-like hands bizarrely emerge from the darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arms were as white as snow, almost translucent, emitting a faint glow in the darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you that... impatient to see me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the soft words, a hazy figure gradually revealed itself behind the arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it was shrouded in darkness, the graceful curves of its silhouette clearly belonged to a woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who... are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if drawn by some invisible force, Roland unconsciously reached out his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A pity... now is not the time...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as his fingertips were about to touch her, her cold palms landed on his shoulders first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However... seeing as you’re so devout... heheh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A light laugh like silver bells rippled through the darkness. The next moment, a sudden force violently shoved him away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go back... back to where you belong...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sense of weightlessness instantly struck him. Roland’s body tipped backward, plunging into the endless, dark Abyss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he opened his eyes again, the familiar sight of the battlefield met his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blood of the demons on the ground was still gushing, not yet fully coagulated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roland! Roland!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A coarse voice, like a clap of thunder, exploded by his ear, instantly shattering the fog of chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fragments of memory came rushing back like a tidal wave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Transmigration, Blacksmith Apprentice, demon attack, Extraordinary Power, Distant Harbor, Wuxi Town...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, all the images froze on that pair of terrifying, golden, slitted pupils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Giant Dragon... Rudolph... the golden liquid... I remember now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland gasped sharply, like a drowning man finally breaking the surface of the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cold sweat streamed down his forehead, soaking the collar of his shirt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His dazed and distraught appearance clearly terrified Sean, who was beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His honest and simple-hearted best friend gripped Roland’s shoulders tightly and shook him desperately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roland! Roland! Can you hear me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop... stop it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland felt like his skeleton was about to be shaken apart and quickly broke free from his friend’s vise-like grip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m fine, Sean. Where’s the Giant Dragon?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not sure...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seemingly recalling the shocking scene from just moments ago, Sean’s usually dark complexion couldn’t help but turn a little pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where is Lord Beckham?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland pressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn’t he go to...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following Roland’s gaze, Sean turned to look, and his pupils contracted abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Beckham!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cried out in alarm and immediately strode forward at a run.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Someone help! Lord Beckham is seriously injured and unconscious!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At his shout, the soldiers who were gradually regaining consciousness gathered around and began to administer emergency aid to the unconscious Beckham.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland, however, stood his ground, surveying his surroundings with a tight frown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mangled corpses of demons, the giant claw marks on the ground, and a blood-soaked Beckham hovering between life and death not far away...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of this was a silent declaration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What had just happened was definitely not a hallucination!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling the heart-rending burning sensation from before, Roland moved his body a little. After confirming nothing was amiss, he immediately opened his Professional Panel to inspect it closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This is...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His brow furrowed deeply, his gaze locking onto two unusual changes on the panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, in the Race column, which had never changed before, the word \"Dragon?\" had appeared after \"Human.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even more surprising was the Traits column, where a brand-new trait had appeared on the first line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Shire’s Favor]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Shire’s Favor: You have gained the favor of the Goddess of Death, Shire. It is simply unknown whether this honor is a blessing or a curse for you.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the detailed descriptions of other Traits, this text not only failed to explain its specific effects but also carried a somewhat mocking tone in its wording.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’What in the world happened...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland tried his best to recall what had happened, but his memory stopped at the golden droplet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he came to, the only thing he could hear was Sean’s shouting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Where did that part of my memory go? Whatever, I’ll figure it out later when it’s safe...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of the Giant Dragon that had just appeared, Roland didn’t dare to delay and immediately called to Sean and the soldiers in the distance to prepare to withdraw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he swung himself onto his horse, a familiar feeling suddenly washed over him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He whipped his head around and saw dense cracks spreading wildly across the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unlike before, these cracks were no longer pure black lines containing the aura of death, but rather strange patterns mixed with various colors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each pattern emanated a completely different aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scorching, sharp, surging, heavy...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This is... Magic Elements!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland stared at the scene before him in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The patterns expanded rapidly across the land, and then rich, almost tangible Magic Elements of all colors continuously gathered before finally soaring into the sky in the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, accompanied by a faint, almost imperceptible roar, the clouds roiled, and lightning flashed amid thunderous rumbles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The once-clear sky was instantly swallowed by boundless dark clouds, and immediately after, a torrential downpour came crashing down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the rain hit the ground, the wildly spreading, dense patterns vanished without a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the air, however, the concentration of Magic Elements was rising sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This is...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a thought, Roland activated the Spell Patterns on the bone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Completely different from the usual sluggish feeling of drawing Magic Power, the Magic Elements now seemed to have a life of their own, scrambling to pour into the Spell Patterns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to his Fire Element Affinity, he could even hear the cheerful \"whispers\" of the Fire Element.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a stark contrast to his previous Perception, which felt like sensing things through a thick barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’The recovery speed of the Magic Elements... has accelerated.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing this, Roland gazed through the curtain of pouring rain toward the distant forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw countless figures of demons, faint and indistinct, looming among the trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They weren’t mourning their fallen comrades; instead, they raised their weapons, tilted their faces to the sky to welcome the strange rain, and let out cheers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was more unsettling was that the forms of some demons were undergoing visible mutations in the rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roland!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sean’s shout came from the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The scouts have spotted demons gathering nearby! We have to retreat immediately!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland took one last deep look at the horde of demons, then turned his horse around and followed the retreating troops.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to Beckham’s earlier defensive measures, Wuxi Town was fortunate enough to escape the demon attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the earth-shaking tremors still caused considerable damage to the well-equipped town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even more worrying, all the residents had fallen into varying degrees of unconsciousness due to that strange sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the scene before him, a guess gradually formed in Roland’s mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’The strange sound I heard before the earthquake... was probably the Giant Dragon’s roar. The reason I didn’t fall unconscious is most likely thanks to [Will of Steel].’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beckham soon regained consciousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the Extraordinary Knight had missed Roland’s conversation with the Giant Dragon, he still retained his memory of the dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately dispatched a rider to gallop to the Royal Capital and report the situation, requesting reinforcements. At the same time, he urgently mobilized his troops to be on high alert for a potential demon attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the anticipated demon attack never occurred, and the Giant Dragon also vanished as if it had evaporated from the face of the earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the immense downpour continued to fall, showing no sign of stopping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Roland dared not delay. After a hasty farewell to Sean and the others, he spurred his horse and galloped toward his manor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching his best friend’s figure disappear into the curtain of rain, Sean took a deep breath, then turned and strode toward the military barracks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Beckham!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is it, Sean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling the scene of Roland confronting the Giant Dragon alone, the dazed look in the simple-hearted young man’s eyes faded completely, replaced by a firm tone as he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to follow your earlier advice and enlist for service on the border!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that encounter didn’t just have an impact on Sean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the \"Breath of the Forest\" tavern, Teresa was unconsciously prodding the steak in front of her with her knife and fork.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The earth-shaking tremors, passing out, the mountain-like behemoth, and...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...that figure, standing alone against the Giant Dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this thought, ripples spread through her sea-blue eyes, and a curious light swirled within them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Peyton...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peyton, who was busy repairing the broken main door, turned at her voice and saw the untouched steak on her plate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s wrong, Teresa? Don’t worry, you’re that kid Roland’s friend. It’s just a few meals, that old geezer Gary won’t mind!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s not it...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Teresa shook her head gently, her silver hair swaying with the movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wanted to ask... where did Mr. Roland go?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He didn’t tell you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peyton wiped the sweat from his brow, looking a little puzzled, but finally spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seems like he’s going to... the River Domain, right? That’s not a good place. That kid is bound to suffer a bit there...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The River Domain?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Teresa repeated softly, a peculiar glint flashing in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLIP! CLOP! CLIP! CLOP!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The horse’s hooves trudged heavily through the muddy ground. After giving a quick nod to John at the manor gate, Roland strode toward the wooden house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BANG!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door flew open, revealing Bronson’s solemn face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roland! You’re finally back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scholar strode forward and gripped his shoulders tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Over the past few days, the Magic Elements in the surrounding area have been...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I already know, Mr. Bronson.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland cut him off directly. Noticing the confusion in the other man’s eyes, he lowered his voice and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now is not the time for explanations. Are your bags packed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course. In that case, we...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We stick to the original plan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland took a deep breath, the strange phenomena in Wuxi Town flashing through his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The accelerated recovery of Magic Elements meant that the chaotic era they had predicted would arrive sooner than expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In these impending turbulent times, only strength was the foundation for survival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, his gaze involuntarily turned to the northeast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the direction of the River Domain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I have to get to the River Domain as soon as possible and obtain the Knight’s Breathing Technique...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having made up his mind, Roland looked at the ready-to-depart scholar before him, his voice low and solemn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Bronson, our previous prediction... I’m afraid it’s about to come true. The age of the full recovery of Magic Elements... is perhaps upon us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bronson shook his head gently, the corners of his mouth pulling up into a bitter smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just didn’t expect... it would come so soon...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brief silence fell over the wooden house, with only the sound of their breathing mingling in the twilight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The setting sun outside cast its slanted afterglow into the room, stretching their shadows long and gradually blurring them across the mottled wooden floor.\u003C\u002Fp>",1987,"2026-06-09T07:01:39.614Z",1,"novelbin.me","325e4a69c3935a214a65bb814f20c28bbf7ad23819e26a5df638106e3f4fdc9e","knight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-chapter-114","knight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-chapter-112",216,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fknight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-cover.jpg"]