[{"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-9":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},1847823,2453,"Chapter 9: Preparation for War and Professional Resonance","knight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-chapter-9",9,"\u003Cp>[Induction successful. Current Profession: New Recruit]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Attribute Bonus acquired: Power +1, Agility +1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Trait acquired: Preparation for War]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Preparation for War: Increases the training effectiveness of combat-related skills.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Three points in Power. It’s still not as good as Sean’s, but it should be a bit better than the other apprentices at the Blacksmith Shop...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the Power materialize inside him, Roland let out a long breath and clenched his fists. His gaze then returned to the text before his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Preparation for War?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he read the description following the [Preparation for War] Trait, Roland’s pupils constricted. The fatigue in his body instantly vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He picked up the Wooden Sword again and practiced his Basic Swordsmanship once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he completed the final move, a line of golden text appeared before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have successfully completed one Basic Swordsmanship training session. You have gained two Experience Points.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland gasped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staring at the two Experience Points he’d received, he was completely shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I thought [Preparation for War] would be similar to [Modest Apprentice]—something to help me Awaken Skills in related Domains faster. I never expected the effect to be so simple and brutal...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Isn’t this just like carrying a permanent double XP card?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After his initial shock, Roland’s heart began to pound with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this world, Power was the only true foundation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But due to limited energy, even if an ordinary person specialized in a single Combat Skill—be it Swordsmanship, Spear Technique, or Archery—they would likely still fall short.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the less talented, they could spend their entire lives and still not master a single Combat Skill to its peak Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, with the blessing of the [Preparation for War] Trait, his training efficiency would be significantly boosted, no matter which Combat Skill he practiced—from basic moves to High Tier techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, he’d heard that things called Combat Skills existed in this world. He figured those must also fall under the category of combat-related skills!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’With this Trait, as long as I have enough time, couldn’t I...?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Roland was lost in his pleasant fantasy, the golden text appeared again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Blacksmith Apprentice Profession detected. Professional Resonance can be triggered.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Professional Resonance?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing those two words, Roland was suddenly lost in memories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I think the biggest highlight of that game I used to play was that you could create a resonance between combat and Life Professions...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Too bad I had just pre-ordered the game and hadn’t even had a chance to play it before I dropped dead at the office...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Roland was feeling helpless, the text began to change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Professional Resonance]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Blacksmith Apprentice + New Recruit]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Extra Benefit acquired: Hundred Refinements Steel]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Hundred Refinements Steel: Increases Power limit and Power growth efficiency.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the text slowly faded, Roland felt an indescribable force surging within his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most obvious change was that the muscle soreness from practicing Basic Swordsmanship earlier had already faded by more than half under the effect of this benefit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rubbed his smooth chin, carefully mulling over the description of the Extra Benefit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’So, does this mean that when I do Power training in the future, my growth rate will be faster than before? As for the Power limit... Wait!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was lost in thought, Sean pushed the door open, holding a wooden spoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His best friend’s sturdy frame made Roland suddenly realize a crucial point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, a person’s Power limit is constrained by their genetics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, under the same training conditions, it’s very difficult for someone with a smaller frame to surpass the muscle mass and Power of someone who is naturally broad-boned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’So, does increasing my Power limit mean my physique will become more robust? Or... will my muscle density increase?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this thought, Roland’s heart surged with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Either possibility would be a dream-come-true transformation for someone as slender as him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid his pleasant surprise, Roland’s thoughts drifted to another possibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’In the original game’s design, resonance effects could only occur between a combat Profession and a Life Profession. Plus, each character could only have one of each at most.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A glimmer of excitement shone in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’But the modifier I have now lets me take on unlimited professions. Does that mean... I could trigger countless Professional Resonances?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he considered this, his mind grew increasingly active.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Maybe it’s not just between combat and Life Professions. It might even be possible to get resonance effects between two combat Professions, or even two Life Professions. After all...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze fell upon the [New Recruit] Profession on his panel—a Profession that had never appeared in the original game—and Roland unconsciously clenched his fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Since the modifier has already changed, my previous guess... might actually be possible. If that’s the case...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roland?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sean wiped the grease from the corner of his mouth, looking quizzically at his dazed best friend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm? What’s up?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing his name, Roland finally snapped out of his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I should be the one asking you that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sean waved the wooden spoon in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve called you a few times already. It’s time to eat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh! Right, right!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the reminder, Roland was suddenly hit by a powerful wave of hunger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned the Wooden Sword against the wall, then grinned and rose onto his tiptoes to sling an arm around Sean’s neck, heading inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn’t know you could cook. It’s not going to knock me unconscious, is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey! Don’t look down on me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dinner was quite sumptuous: a large pot of steaming oat and soybean porridge, boiled cabbage, and cured meat made from the leftover scraps Sean’s father hadn’t sold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the refined but stingy portions at the manor, Sean’s cooking was not only filling but also tasted much better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the meal, Sean’s father, Gary, also returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Peyton, though he was just as burly, Gary had an honest face and a simple, warm personality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He welcomed Roland’s arrival, but his expression clearly soured when Peyton’s name was mentioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dinner, having spent the entire day practicing Swordsmanship, Roland had barely laid down on the bed before he fell into a deep sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「The next morning.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Joyful noises woke Roland from his sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today was the day of the festival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey! You’re finally awake!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opening his eyes, he saw Sean, who had changed into a new set of clothes and was frantically trying to flatten his stubborn, curly hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go, buddy! I heard there’s a dance at the church square at noon, and Emily will be there!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emily was the village’s acknowledged beauty—at least, that’s what Sean thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland had heard him mention the girl more than a few times during their usual chats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for Roland, who came from Blue Star, even the most beautiful village girl couldn’t pique his interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not going. You have fun on your own.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why not? It’s a dance! Besides Emily, there’ll be so many other pretty girls... Even if you don’t like dancing, we could still...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland ignored Sean’s rambling, got up, dressed, and walked straight out to the yard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Practicing his Swordsmanship and increasing his Power held far more appeal for him than looking at girls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he had received an Attribute Bonus from changing his Profession to New Recruit, he was still a little short of the Strength Value required to become a Blacksmith.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So what are you going to do today, then?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his persuasion was useless, Sean asked, deflated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Keep practicing my Swordsmanship, of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland picked up his Wooden Sword and began to recall the key points Peyton had taught him yesterday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sean’s eyes widened in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For him, the monotony of village life was already dull, with the annual festivals being the only source of fun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the celebration of the Father of Heaven’s birth was the grandest festival of the year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But watching Roland, who had already started practicing his sword swings, Sean ultimately fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After completing the final Sword Technique, Roland realized Sean had been standing there motionless the whole time.\u003C\u002Fp>",1343,"2026-06-09T07:01:39.334Z",1,"novelbin.me","e9a2945c2c883c0dc8a84e20824f338923afff7cdd36c3d7c7ce216f3fe373f5","knight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-chapter-10","knight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-chapter-8",216,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fknight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-cover.jpg"]