[{"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-156":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},1847870,2453,"Chapter 156 - 146: Planning","knight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-chapter-156",156,"\u003Cp>\"Mr. Roland, are you saying... you want to go hunt that Bear Goblin?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the warm inn room, upon hearing Roland’s plan, Teresa’s fingers subconsciously stroked the hilt of the sword at her waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland nodded calmly, meeting her worried gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But this is just a proposal. Whether we ultimately go or not depends entirely on the information you and Avril bring back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused, his tone carrying a hint of undeniable determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After all, continuing to take on quests from the Adventurer’s Guild to clear out common Demons is no longer helping me improve my strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The real reason for hunting the Bear Goblin was, of course, to complete the requirements for the [Apprentice Knight] Profession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, even though their relationship was already quite good, there was no way Roland would reveal the secret of his Professional Panel to his companions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, his excuse of wanting to improve his strength sounded perfectly reasonable and didn’t arouse anyone’s suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, over the past month, Roland’s obsessive pursuit of Power was plain for all to see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In their spare time, Teresa liked to hunt for delicacies in the town’s markets and taverns, while Avril would often curl up in bed, enjoying some precious sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Galvis...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Minstrel had a rather peculiar hobby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was passionate about using his silver tongue to hang around in taverns, peddling his wildly imaginative, fabricated stories to the patrons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Roland would take his weapon and either hone his Combat Skills alone in a secluded spot or head straight for the local training grounds to find someone to spar with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that no one questioned his excuse, Roland breathed a quiet sigh of relief. His gaze swept over everyone present, carefully studying the subtle changes in their expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The worry in Teresa’s eyes was obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In sharp contrast was Avril by the window. She toyed with the gleaming Dagger in her hand, gave a slight nod, then pressed a finger to her lips and fell into thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Galvis...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh! By the gods!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dramatic cheer rang out. The Minstrel almost instinctively strummed the strings of the Harp he held, his voice suddenly rising in pitch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A ferocious Demon appears out of nowhere, only to be cut down by a passing young hero...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if he had instantly fallen into a Heroic Epic of his own weaving, muttering to himself until his words culminated in a passionate declaration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that’s a feat worthy of a hero! Roland, I support you! We’ll set out first thing tomorrow morning and finish off that Bear Goblin for good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the words were even out of his mouth, the Minstrel had tossed aside his Harp, quickly pulled out a piece of parchment and a quill, and begun to write frantically, capturing the gushing inspiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Galvis...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland looked at the unusually excited Minstrel, feeling quite surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During their month-long journey, Galvis had always complained that Minstrels weren’t suited for combat, only ever willing to provide support from the edge of the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was even more memorable was that he asked almost every day when they could return to the Royal Capital, his weariness with this adventure plain for all to see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland gently patted the Minstrel’s shoulder, interrupting his frantic scribbling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the excited glint in the other man’s eyes, he shook his head with a resigned sigh and reminded him,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aren’t you afraid the Bear Goblin will smack your scrawny body flat as a pancake?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Galvis raised an eyebrow and shook his head dismissively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ve still got you, don’t we, Roland? Ancient texts may describe Bear Goblins as ferocious, but I’m sure it’s no match for you. Besides...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze drifted unconsciously to the silent Avril at his side, and he added silently in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Besides, with this Valkyrie from the Silver Moon Guard present, a mere Bear Goblin is no threat at all. After all, members of the Silver Moon Guard are elites from the Elf Race, chosen through a rigorous selection process to combat Underground Creatures.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright... alright...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the other man trail off, Roland sighed and turned to his other two companions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, Teresa, Avril, what do you two think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m fine with it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Teresa could even speak, Avril answered first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Elf Maiden clenched her fist and raised it high, her face showing no sign of fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we successfully hunt the Bear Goblin, maybe Mr. Colin will make an exception and let me join the Shadow Veil Organization early!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corner of Galvis’s eye twitched imperceptibly, and his gaze flickered toward Avril.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as their eyes were about to meet, he hurriedly lowered his head, pretending to be focused on the notes in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In that case... Mr. Roland, I agree with your proposal as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that the majority had already agreed, Teresa dropped her objection, though she added with a furrowed brow,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, just as you said, we need to gather enough information and be fully prepared before we act.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland nodded in agreement and immediately began to assign tasks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teresa, please go to the Adventurer’s Guild and gather as much information as you can about the Bear Goblin. As for Avril...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to the Elf Maiden, who had deliberately straightened her back, assuming an eager, battle-ready posture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll need you to go to Echo Valley and scout the terrain. Remember, if you encounter any danger, retreat immediately. Don’t get drawn into a fight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood, Sir!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Avril gave a playful salute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland, long accustomed to her antics, just waved his hand and offered a few more words of caution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, only he and Galvis remained in the once-crowded room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the back of the Elf Maiden—who obeyed Roland’s every word and departed swiftly—Galvis’s brow furrowed even deeper, his puzzlement reaching its peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roland...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Minstrel glanced left and right. Only after confirming that Avril was truly gone did he furtively sidle up to Roland and ask in a hushed voice,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You and Miss Avril... how exactly did you two meet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland, who was about to head out to continue honing his Fighting Spirit techniques, stopped in his tracks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Galvis’s inquisitive eyes, he thought for a moment, decided there was nothing to hide, and recounted the story of how he met Avril from beginning to end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That... that’s it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing the story, the confusion in Galvis’s eyes hadn’t diminished in the slightest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What else?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland asked, confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What did you think happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t you think... it’s strange?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Galvis asked tentatively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A beautiful maiden from the Elf Race falls in love at first sight with a human warrior she just happened to meet? Forgive me for being blunt, Roland, but that kind of plot... that’s usually only found in the fabricated adventure stories of third-rate Minstrels...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course I think it’s strange.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland raised an eyebrow and let out a soft chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I can sense that Avril bears me no ill will. Everyone has things they don’t want to talk about, just like...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave the Minstrel a mischievous look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just like how you inexplicably made me the protagonist of your story. I didn’t ask too many questions about that, did I?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey! How can you compare the two? That was...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, alright...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland waved his hand dismissively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m going to practice. Galvis, please prepare the supplies we’ll need for this mission.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he walked straight out the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Roland’s departing figure, Galvis’s brow didn’t relax; instead, it furrowed even more tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>",1264,"2026-06-09T07:01:39.615Z",1,"novelbin.me","a50ccba15f26fc138e26c6710ce6393c39a21d34a8940fc52d600c49a8a7ec14","knight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-chapter-157","knight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-chapter-155",216,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fknight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-cover.jpg"]