[{"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-145":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},1847959,2453,"Chapter 145 - 135: Hobbit’s Invitation","knight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-chapter-145",145,"\u003Cp>\"Mr. Roland...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After spending half a month together, the Half-Elf still showed his reserved and shy nature at times, but for the most part, he could now speak his mind openly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for your guidance today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re welcome, Hobbit. I think...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Roland stood up from the ground, gently brushed the dust from his trousers, and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After all this time, I think we can consider ourselves friends, right? So you don’t have to be so formal...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Y... Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A joyful smile immediately blossomed on Hobbit’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During their short time together, the intelligent Half-Elf had already formed a clear judgment of Roland’s strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his opinion, even many of the instructors at the Knight Academy probably couldn’t compare to the gentle young man before him in terms of raw power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be acknowledged by such a powerful individual, and even become his friend, made the insecure Hobbit feel incredibly happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, Hobbit...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like Hobbit, he too had gotten to know the little guy better over this period.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Humble, polite, and never impatient or complaining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with his naturally weak constitution, he was able to persevere every day, sharpening his Combat Skills with complete focus under Roland’s guidance. His progress was surprisingly fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland greatly admired this combination of intelligence and perseverance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s something I need to tell you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Roland, please go ahead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Hobbit’s expression immediately turned serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t be nervous...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland gently patted his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I probably won’t be coming to the training grounds to practice anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Since the three new skills I’ve mastered have all reached Full Level, there’s no need for me to come here to train every afternoon.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’The time I save can be fully invested in other things that can increase my strength.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Although I get along well with Hobbit, I can’t slow down my own pace of getting stronger just for that.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for knowledge related to seafaring, Roland had already mastered most of it with Hobbit’s careful guidance and the help of his Concentration Trait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I haven’t awakened any related Skills yet, but that’s probably due to a lack of practical experience. I’ll just find a chance to try it out later.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... Is that so?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hobbit’s head dropped at once, his face filled with dejection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During their time together, Roland’s kind attitude had made the introverted Hobbit unconsciously grow dependent on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coupled with his unusual physique, he wasn’t very popular among the other students at the Knight Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, he especially cherished the time he spent with Roland at the training grounds each afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this news, the Half-Elf couldn’t help but feel a surge of sadness and loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahahahaha...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the little guy’s dejected look, Roland couldn’t help but laugh out loud, reaching out to ruffle his messy brown hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Like I said just now, Hobbit, we’re friends now. If you ever have any problems, you can come find me at my house anytime.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for where I live, you should know, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Hobbit’s parents had passed away early and his older brother was at sea year-round, Roland had invited him over to his house quite a few times during this period.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"R... Really? I can?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sadness on Hobbit’s face was instantly swept away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Roland’s affirmative nod, he threw his arms open with a cheer, his eyes lighting up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he immediately realized he was losing his composure and hastily stood up straight again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Mr. Roland.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I already told you, don’t be so polite...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland flicked Hobbit’s forehead lightly with his finger and glanced up at the darkening twilight sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s call it a day for today’s training, then. Want to come back with me for dinner?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not today, thank you, Mr. Roland.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hobbit scratched his head, and as if afraid his refusal would be misunderstood by Roland, he quickly explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My older brother is coming back tomorrow, so I have to go back and clean the house... Oh, right!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, he looked up again and asked a little cautiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Roland, are you free tomorrow afternoon?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I should be, little guy. What’s up?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... I’d like to treat you to a meal to thank you for taking care of me all this time. And also...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hobbit tilted his face up, his eyes shining as he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My older brother wants to meet you too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Hobbit’s words, Roland raised an eyebrow slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had long been curious about this \"older brother\" Hobbit spoke of, and besides, he really was free tomorrow afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, after a moment’s thought, he nodded and accepted the invitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two chatted for a few more minutes before parting ways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back home, Roland prepared a sumptuous dinner as usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching his [Basic Culinary Skill] approach Full Level, he couldn’t help but feel a flicker of anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Once [Basic Culinary Skill] reaches Full Level, the Profession it unlocks will definitely be [Chef]. I just don’t know what Traits this Profession will bring, or what Extra Benefits it will have after achieving Professional Resonance with other Basic Professions...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dinner, he returned to his room. As was his routine, Roland studied ancient texts to increase his [Basic Magic Theory] experience, then practiced the Knight’s Breathing Technique a few more times before finally washing up and lying down on his soft bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Once I can proficiently use the Knight’s Breathing Technique in my daily training, I can start thinking about hunting Demons!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’If all goes well, the only requirement left to become an [Apprentice Knight] will be to ’form a squad and defeat a powerful enemy.’ But as for teammates...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During this time, Roland had already explicitly invited Galvis and Avril to hunt Demons with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a prospective member of the Shadow Veil Organization, Avril didn’t have many duties and readily agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Galvis...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Minstrel had initially grumbled that combat was unaesthetic and the smell of blood was unsuitable for an elegant poet such as himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after a single soft cough from Avril, he immediately changed his tune and cheerfully accepted Roland’s invitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, they were still one person short of the minimum squad size required to become an [Apprentice Knight].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Should I invite Hobbit? But...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this thought, the Half-Elf’s short stature came to Roland’s mind, and he couldn’t help but frown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t worried that Hobbit would refuse the invitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he asked, the little guy would most likely agree with pleasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The problem was...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hobbit’s strength really wasn’t enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he was clever and trained diligently, until he successfully mastered the Knight’s Breathing Technique, the Half-Elf’s relatively frail body would probably struggle to withstand high-intensity combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Forget it...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland shook his head, putting the thought aside for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’If worst comes to worst, I’ll just go talk to Nelson and see if he can assign me a few helpers with extraordinary strength. After all, clearing out the nearby Demons is a good thing for the River Domain no matter how you look at it. He probably won’t refuse...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His thoughts gradually drifted as the day’s fatigue washed over him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland’s consciousness slowly sank into Darkness, and he finally drifted off to sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning, Roland went to the Blacksmith Guild as usual to accept commissions and hone his [Basic Forging Skill].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then managed to return home just before noon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he stepped into the courtyard, he saw Galvis animatedly recounting tales from his travels across the continent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His exaggerated tone and vivid performance had the Half-Elf Hobbit, who was sitting across from him, completely spellbound.\u003C\u002Fp>",1265,"2026-06-09T07:01:39.614Z",1,"novelbin.me","4a9efd7cb1d6fa3e9035be0483e8c5ae28e3b40b51c8e0377880db0441e8d77c","knight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-chapter-146","knight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-chapter-144",216,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fknight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-cover.jpg"]