[{"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-127":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},1847941,2453,"Chapter 127 - 117: Hidden Profession: Pirate","knight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-chapter-127",127,"\u003Cp>\"Accept Profession!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Profession Accepted. Current Profession: Fisherman]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Received Attribute Bonus: Power +1, Agility +1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Acquired Trait: Hydrological Intuition]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Hydrological Intuition: Automatically perceive the location of fish-type creatures when near a body of water. The optimal fishing spot will be marked by a rippling water effect. Perception range is determined by the Spiritual Attribute.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the system notification faded, a cool sensation spread from the back of his neck throughout his entire body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland suddenly felt his consciousness spread rapidly through the surrounding sea, like a drop of ink in water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he subconsciously focused his attention, the once murky seawater instantly became transparent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Schools of tuna darted beneath the boat, their paths traced in golden threads, while groupers lurking among the reefs shimmered with an orange-red glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even schools of sardines, usually difficult to spot, were now as clearly visible as the Milky Way in the night sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Hydrological Intuition, huh? It’s a Trait that’s better than nothing, I guess... No, wait!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fingertips unconsciously tapped the edge of the boat, his gaze suddenly freezing on the first line of the Trait’s description.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Fish-type creatures? In that case....’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling the Fishman attacks he had endured in the Deep Sea, Roland slowly furrowed his brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Do Fishmen count as fish-type creatures? If so...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of those Demons that moved without a trace in the Deep Sea, often launching surprise attacks the moment he let his guard down, the corners of Roland’s mouth curled up slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’If I can sense the movements of Fishmen, then this Trait will be a huge help in combat!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he was pondering, another line of gold text appeared before his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, to his surprise, what appeared on the Professional Panel wasn’t the usual Extra Benefit triggered by Professional Resonance, but rather a passage of text that was somewhat unfamiliar to Roland.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Host has acquired the Basic Profession: Fisherman.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Host has acquired the Upper-tier Profession: Warrior.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Searching...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Search complete. Hidden Profession available: Pirate.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Requirements: Power 7, Agility 9, 2\u002F4 Sea Survival Skills, 2\u002F2 Short-Handled Weapon Skills, Plunder 0\u002F5 large ships.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Host does not meet the requirements.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’A hidden Profession?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the gold text fully appeared, Roland’s eyes widened in astonishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clearly remembered that the game he had downloaded before mentioned a Profession line specifically for combat on water in its promotional material.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But its starting point was Sailor, and after several advancements, the final Profession was Captain. There was never any mention of anything related to Pirates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, in the game, Pirates usually appeared as enemy NPCs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’So besides triggering Resonance for benefits, Professions can also activate hidden Professions?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland looked thoughtfully at the Profession section on his panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Including Fisherman, he had already acquired ten Professions, but had only activated a single hidden one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Could it be that there are other hidden requirements besides the Profession combination?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shaking his head, Roland temporarily pushed these jumbled thoughts to the back of his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’In any case, triggering a new Profession is always a good thing. As for the requirements....’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze fell on the last line of the requirements, and his brow furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’My Power and Agility already meet the standards, and the two Sea Survival Skills are no problem either, but this \"Plunder five large ships\" requirement...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The problem wasn’t that large ships were hard to find.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the River Domain, large merchant ships traveling back and forth were a common sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his current strength, plundering a large merchant ship without a Transcendent on board would be a piece of cake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But doing so would not only completely offend the merchant powers of the River Domain, it would also be morally unjustifiable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Considering he might be staying in the River Domain for a long time, and now that he had accepted Colin’s offer, he was already branded as part of the Merchant Faction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he were to plunder the merchant guilds’ ships now...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He only wanted to meet the Profession’s requirements; he had no desire to actually become a notorious, fugitive Pirate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sun sank in the west, and the melodious ringing of a bell from a distant lighthouse echoed, reminding the fishing boats at sea to return to port.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland looked toward the sound. Seeing the gradually darkening sky, he shook his head gently. Without taking the time to check the various benefits triggered by the [Fisherman] Profession, he skillfully turned the boat around and headed for the harbor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I should think more carefully about acquiring the [Pirate] Profession...’ he mused to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under his control, the small boat cut through the calm water and soon reached the shore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After going ashore, Roland casually sold his fresh catch to a nearby fishmonger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since his [Fishing] skill was already at Full Level, he probably wouldn’t be making a living by fishing anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for leveling up his [Culinary Skill], that could be done with other ingredients.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dealing with the fish, Roland returned home, changed into a proper formal suit, and then followed Galvis to Marston’s mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whoa! There are a lot of people here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as they got off the boat, Galvis strummed his Harp and marveled at the bustling crowd in front of the mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As expected of the leader of the River Domain’s noble faction. This kind of pomp is truly extraordinary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland ignored his companion’s exaggerated behavior, instead carefully observing the nobles coming and going.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Similar to the nobles of the Golden Valley Kingdom, these people were all dressed in lavish attire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The difference, however, was that although their every move followed the rules of etiquette, there was an air of deliberate stiffness about them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if they were clumsily imitating the proper bearing of nobility, completely lacking the innate, graceful air that Roland remembered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go, Roland!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Galvis stood at the entrance of the mansion, acting as if he could already smell the wafting aroma of fine wine and roasted meat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made the Minstrel, who had eaten nothing but fish for several days straight, suddenly ravenous. He eagerly pulled Roland toward the inside of the mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the Guards at the door saw Galvis, not only did they not stop him, they even smiled familiarly and bantered with him a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear that the Minstrel’s claim of being in his element among noble circles was no exaggeration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under his guidance, Roland easily passed through the ornately decorated corridors and smoothly entered the banquet hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roland...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Galvis took a glass of wine from a passing waiter, drained it in one gulp, and then smacked his lips, wanting more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have to go on stage to perform soon, so I need to go prepare. See...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gestured with his eyes toward several prominent guests in the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That one, that one over there, and that one, they’re all influential figures in the River Domain’s noble faction. If you’re not in a hurry, wait for me and I’ll introduce you later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Patting Roland lightly on the shoulder, Galvis whispered a few more instructions before leaving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a slight nod, Roland scanned his surroundings and found that the atmosphere here was exactly the same as at the banquets in Distant Harbor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nobles gathered in small groups, raising their glasses and drinking freely, chatting about trivial, romantic dalliances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was about to find a quiet corner to check his Professional Panel and study the benefits triggered by the Fisherman Profession’s interaction with his other Professions, a set of steady, powerful footsteps suddenly rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the sound, he saw a middle-aged man in a tailored formal suit, surrounded by a crowd, walking slowly toward the center of the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>",1276,"2026-06-09T07:01:39.614Z",1,"novelbin.me","650d0a34f083d7a9bbc113b271850df10cbf1f9b283639cd402b6812dc2f44a2","knight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-chapter-128","knight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-chapter-126",216,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fknight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-cover.jpg"]