[{"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-211":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},1847809,2453,"Chapter 211 - 199: Protective Negative Energy Potion","knight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-chapter-211",211,"\u003Cp>\"Miss Vanessa?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland, who had tightened his grip on his longsword as the Purple-haired Witch steadily approached, watched as the woman suddenly fell silent, her expression distant. His brows furrowed, and he called out softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah... Mr. Roland...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His question seemed to pull Vanessa from a dream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her outstretched fingers suddenly changed direction, tucking a lock of hair behind her ear in an attempt to hide her earlier lapse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You were saying... what is it you need from me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was much softer, making her seem like a completely different person from the playful woman moments before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the woman before him lower her gaze, her entire demeanor changed, Roland grunted softly and shot a questioning look at Mason, who was equally baffled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of deliberation, he took half a step back. Only when he was certain his longsword could slice across her neck unimpeded did he cautiously reiterate his request.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I hope you can grant me a blessing similar to Mason’s to help us safely leave this dangerous region.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A blessing? Of course, no pro... hmm... I mean, yes... yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vanessa took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil within, and turned around crisply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A slender arm emerged from her sleeve, and she gestured for them to follow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come inside with me, Mason, and... Mr. Roland.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mason blinked in confusion, completely unable to make heads or tails of the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland was also unable to guess what Vanessa was thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, after murmuring a few words of caution to Pikachu Tress on his shoulder and to Mason, he tensed every muscle in his body, ready for a fight. Only then did he follow the Witch’s figure, slowly advancing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had only taken a few steps when a strange sensation washed over his entire body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt as if he were being wrapped in an invisible, slightly viscous, oily film.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the strange feeling vanished in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His keen Perception allowed Roland to catch a faint trace of flowing Magic Elements within it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’A Magic Barrier...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling how Vanessa’s figure had suddenly sharpened from a blur, he immediately came to a conclusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this was followed by even deeper confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the ancient texts he knew, a Witch did not belong to the ranks of conventional Casters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These people, who believed in Deities and enjoyed studying Secret Techniques, weren’t even classified under the standard Extraordinary Professional category.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, he glanced at Pikachu Tress on his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The latter also had a look of surprise in her eyes, confirming that his Perception had not been mistaken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a slight shake of his head, Roland took a deep breath and continued forward with extreme caution, his guard still raised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the incident he had anticipated never happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them passed smoothly through the dense, tangled vines and arrived before the small cabin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Witch, who moments ago had been lounging lazily and speaking playfully, was now waiting respectfully by the door, gesturing with a slight bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please, come in, Mr. Roland.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After you, Miss Vanessa.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite her abrupt change in attitude, Roland didn’t lower his guard in the slightest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing the undisguised vigilance on Roland’s face, Vanessa’s lips curled into a faint smile. She let out a soft laugh, and without insisting, gracefully turned and stepped over the threshold of the cabin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The instant her figure vanished inside, Roland focused his mind and silently activated his [Concentration] Trait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sharpened Perception extended like invisible tendrils, meticulously probing the doorframe, the threshold, and the aura emanating from within the cabin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He confirmed that he could detect no traps or abnormal Magic Power fluctuations. All that remained was the cabin’s own peculiar scent, a mixture of herbs and old wood, and the faint, formless ripple Vanessa had created upon entering. Only then did he cautiously step into the dim interior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the scene before him made him pause slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In stark contrast to the gloom outside, which was shrouded in thick fog, the inside of the cabin was exceptionally bright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this light didn’t come from flickering candlelight or a fireplace; it originated from the ceiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strange, dove-egg-sized stones emitting a soft, ethereal white glow were embedded in the wooden ceiling like stars, evenly illuminating the entire space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room wasn’t large, but it was filled with all sorts of peculiar instruments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were glass containers of various shapes, Crystal Bottles that emitted faint elemental fluctuations, and some metals and tools that Roland couldn’t name at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But despite the multitude of items, everything was arranged in an orderly fashion on its respective shelf and workbench. The floor was spotless, exuding a deliberate tidiness that stood in stark contrast to Bronson’s cluttered house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from this professional equipment, the rest of the furnishings were exceptionally simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wooden table covered with a clean cloth, and a sturdy high-backed chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The single bed in the corner was neatly made, and there was even a thriving potted green plant by the window, adding a touch of cozy, lived-in warmth to the mysterious space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Roland.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Roland was surveying the room’s interior, Vanessa appeared silently beside the table, a few bottles of an ethereal blue Potion in her hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She placed the Potions directly on the table, her voice carrying a magnetic, charming quality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a Potion I’ve specially refined. Let’s call it... the Protective Negative Energy Potion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this name, which was so straightforward it was almost plain, the corner of Roland’s mouth twitched imperceptibly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Vanessa’s introduction didn’t stop there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Drink this, and for at least ten days, you will no longer be troubled by the Ghosts in the mist.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she finished speaking, Mason looked at the Potion on the table, a confused expression on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clearly remembered that he had been able to avoid the Ghosts not because of a Potion, but because of...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling the complicated rituals and steps, he couldn’t help but blurt out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lady Vanessa, then what about before...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That was just a necessary experiment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she was explaining to Mason, Vanessa’s gaze remained fixed on Roland.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The purpose... was precisely to develop this Potion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This... Lady Vanessa...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Learning that he had been a test subject, Mason didn’t show any anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew full well that without the Witch’s help, he would have likely already perished in the mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, an unavoidable hint of frustration still flickered in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for your generosity, Lady Vanessa.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland pushed aside his internal thoughts about the Potion’s name and gave a slight bow of thanks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he didn’t understand the reason for the Witch’s drastic change in attitude, given her current demeanor, it was unlikely she would tamper with the Potions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Roland wasn’t about to ingest anything so readily on her territory, so he simply placed the Potions carefully into the satchel at his waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After doing all this, he looked up and met the Witch’s gaze directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just as you said before, Miss Vanessa, you are not a benevolent philanthropist, so...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland tapped his fingers gently against the glass bottles in his waist pouch, producing a crisp clinking sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What price do you want me to pay for this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very simple...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vanessa chuckled softly, sizing up the young man before her with great interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was tall, with a resolute face. The thick calluses on his palms and the Flame that had previously danced on his fingertips both testified to his impressive strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But other than that...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vanessa shook her head almost imperceptibly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Utterly unremarkable.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Why would such an ordinary person receive the favor of the Lady of the Dark Night?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the thoughts ran through her mind, the words slipped from her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Roland, I...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Witch’s gaze slowly swept across the room, a hint of fondness and reluctance flashing imperceptibly in her purple eyes, but her voice remained clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve stayed here long enough. Sometimes... I get the urge to go out and see the world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she finished speaking, she took half a step forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint, unique scent—a mix of strange herbs and a cold floral fragrance—wafted to Roland’s nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since your goal is to leave this region...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice lowered, carrying a hint of subtle bewitchment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why not... let me accompany you? Of course, before that, I have one more trivial request...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her slender finger pointed precisely at Roland’s waist pouch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I perceive... the aura of a Heartstealer in there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I imagine... it might be blood? That’s an extremely rare material.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite her devotion to Shire, Vanessa showed no excessive humility toward the Divine Favored One before her; her tone was remarkably composed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you can trust me, why not hand it over for me to study? In just a few days, I can refine it into a unique Potion. Perhaps... it could open a new door for you, allowing you to obtain some unexpected abilities.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to her words and watching the corner of the Witch’s lips curve into a half-smile—a look of both inquiry and expectation—Roland fell into deep thought.\u003C\u002Fp>",1515,"2026-06-09T07:01:39.615Z",1,"novelbin.me","7fddd14978109fbe3bfb728ad1f700f2f346640ed56f84537742eb89bf6a4fd5","knight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-chapter-212","knight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-chapter-210",216,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fknight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-cover.jpg"]