[{"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-35":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},1847849,2453,"Chapter 35 - 32: Hunting","knight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-chapter-35",35,"\u003Cp>\"Hunter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland wasn’t surprised that learning Basic Archery could lead to the Awakening of a new Profession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze simply lingered on the last line of text, his brow gradually furrowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Two survival skills...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’What exactly do these survival skills include?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Making a fire with a hand drill? Purifying water? Or identifying edible things in the wild?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless possibilities flashed through his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland looked up at the completely darkened sky, then finally shook his head, temporarily suppressing his chaotic thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Forget it. I’ll save the testing for tomorrow.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stretched his arms, sore from the long practice session, and carefully collected the Arrows scattered around the target before leaving the training ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the night breeze swept across the manor’s path, Roland suddenly recalled the information John had shared last night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’That’s right, I should go ask Mr. Bronson if he knows anything about the strange things happening in Black Pine Forest...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following his memory, Roland soon arrived at the remote wooden cabin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crisp knocking sound was particularly jarring in the serene night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wait was longer than he had expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the wooden door finally let out a groaning creak, Bronson’s haggard face appeared in the gap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eye sockets were sunken, but his eyes glittered with a strange light, giving him an air of morbid vitality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, it’s you, Roland...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bronson’s voice was accompanied by heavy panting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I remember... our appointed time for research assistance... is five days from now...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland replied apologetically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m so sorry to disturb you, Mr. Bronson. I just have a few questions to ask...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Roland suddenly noticed a familiar sensation coming from behind the wooden door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the same unique perception of Flame he had first experienced when he awakened the Blacksmith Profession and obtained the Heart of the Furnace Trait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now, he could clearly sense a Fire Source inside Bronson’s room emitting volatile and restless emotional fluctuations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m truly sorry...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bronson’s mouth twitched as he forced a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m afraid today isn’t a good time, because right now I’m...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced hastily back into the room, then turned back, his words quickening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...in the middle of some important research.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s wait five days. When you come to assist me, I can answer your questions then, alright?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing Bronson’s growing agitation, Roland could only nod gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, Mr. Bronson, I’ll just...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before he could finish, Bronson had already waved his hand and shut the door decisively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>COUGH COUGH...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The force of the door slamming shut knocked loose some dust, making Roland cover his mouth and cough lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood there, recalling the unusually volatile fluctuation of the Flame he had just sensed, his brow slightly furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Mr. Bronson... what in the world is he researching?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Filled with doubt, Roland turned and walked slowly toward the dormitories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Looks like I’ll just have to wait five days to visit him again...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in his room, Roland washed up quickly before burying himself in his soft bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exhaustion washed over him, and he fell into a deep sleep almost the instant his head hit the pillow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning, as the first rays of sunlight pierced the clouds, Roland was startled awake by the sound of urgent hoofbeats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had just rubbed his drowsy eyes when he heard a familiar shout from outside his door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roland! Are you awake?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This young noble certainly has a lot of energy...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland shook his head with a sigh, gathered his belongings, and opened the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dawn Light spilled gently onto the open ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dalko stood before the door with two fully armed Guards, holding the reins of four fine horses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young noble was dressed today in form-fitting hunting attire, a dark green cloak draped over his shoulders. A jewel-encrusted Dagger was tucked into his belt, and he held two exquisitely crafted Short Bows that glinted coldly in the sunlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yo! Roland!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he saw Roland, Dalko greeted him enthusiastically, slinging an arm familiarly around his shoulders and guiding him toward the horses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re finally up! So, do you know how to ride a horse?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland nodded hesitantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think I know a little...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perfect!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dalko clapped his hands excitedly, pointing to a docile brown mare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I picked this one out especially for you. Not only is she gentle, but she has a very steady gait. Give her a try!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Roland had never ridden a horse since transmigrating, the original owner of this body, a former Horse Boy, possessed basic Riding Skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t expert-level, but it was serviceable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, Young Master Dalko.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, Roland followed his original body’s memories and gently stroked the horse’s neck with both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The brown mare snorted and docilely lowered its head, which helped his tense nerves relax a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Relax, just like this...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dalko demonstrated how to mount the horse from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland closed his eyes, and the memories of his original body flooded his mind like a tidal wave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The feel of the coarse reins, the smell of the leather saddle, the rhythm of his body rising and falling with the horse’s back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He snapped his eyes open, placed his left foot in the stirrup, and swung his right leg cleanly over the horse’s back. The entire motion was fluid and seamless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nice!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dalko applauded loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looks like you’re more skilled than I thought!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But on horseback, Roland had no time to respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was fully focused on reacquainting himself with this long-forgotten sensation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His legs unconsciously gripped the horse’s belly, and his hands instinctively adjusted the tension of the reins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The horse seemed to sense its rider’s unfamiliarity and took a few uneasy steps in place.\u003C\u002Fp>",951,"2026-06-09T07:01:39.334Z",1,"novelbin.me","9d80546950334c1a4ab1ab2d5319293c66a85d3ce20fb6bdda9a27dfb98409dd","knight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-chapter-36","knight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-chapter-34",216,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fknight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-cover.jpg"]