parentshiftbook Chapter 14 What power could a mere object manipulation technique possibly have?
Chapter 14 What power could a mere object manipulation technique possibly have?
After Lin Er and Flora left Silver Shield Manor, he turned to Flora and asked:
"Does this Miss Luna have any special hobbies? Why did she keep staring at me while I was eating?"
His senses are now very sharp. Luna thought she was being watched by no one, but he saw everything.
Lin Er was certain that this was definitely the first time he and Luna had met.
This is very strange.
Flora said, "She is indeed very curious about you, and it's quite possible that she fell in love with you at first sight."
Lin Er's lips twitched, and he said, "Flora, I didn't expect you to be so humorous."
Flora looked at me seriously and said, "I'm serious. Her brother stared at me like that when we first met. Since they are related by blood, it's very likely that their behavior patterns are similar."
She explained it in a very serious manner, as if it were a matter of great importance.
Lin Er shook his head and said, "I'm certain this is definitely not love at first sight."
He could sense that Luna was testing him more than she was testing him; compared to his brother Gareth, she was much more meticulous.
Flora glanced at Lin Er indifferently and said, "I was right."
Her tone was extremely firm and full of confidence.
Lin Er couldn't help but chuckle and said, "If you're so sure, how about we bet something?"
Flora glanced at Lin Er and shook her head, saying, "I don't gamble. This is just a fact. Luna will confess to you in less than three days."
Lin Er smiled and said, "Okay, I'm looking forward to it."
……
the next morning.
Lin Er, Flora, and Luna, the siblings, gathered at the guild entrance.
They successfully obtained the exact location of the goblin's lair, which was located deep within the Misty Forest and was very well hidden.
Goblins are green-skinned creatures, short and ugly, yet extremely cunning and despicable. When they appear alone, they are as timid as mice, but when they come in groups, they become greedy and cruel.
They have very low intelligence overall, with few wise individuals in their groups. Most of them are weak fighters, and a farmer with a pitchfork can take one down.
However, goblins generally have a high affinity for earth element, and when their numbers increase, it is easy for first-tier goblins to emerge.
Although these goblins are still weak due to their congenital deficiencies, they are no longer easy for ordinary farmers to deal with.
Once a goblin colony decides to nest, if left unchecked, they will quickly become a plague due to their extremely high reproductive rate.
The more goblin tribes there are, the more high-level goblins will be spawned, making it difficult for villages to defend themselves.
This would also be a devastating blow to agricultural production near Blackrock City, so the guild demanded that they destroy the target nest within three days and not let a single goblin escape.
The goblin nest that Lin'er and his group needed to destroy, after a professional investigation by the guild, contained about 7 to 8 Tier 1 goblins, and the remaining 20 or so were mostly ordinary goblins.
For their small team, the level of risk was still within an acceptable range.
As Lin Er listened to Ellie's earnest explanation, he also realized the seriousness of this bounty.
After receiving the specific address, they headed out of the guild.
Suddenly, Lin Er sensed a strange hostility.
But it doesn't seem like they came for him.
Just as Lin Er was about to go and check, the hostility disappeared into the crowd again.
He silently became more vigilant.
The group headed out of the city, and since the Misty Forest was not far from Blackrock City, they did not choose to take a carriage.
This distance is nothing to a superhuman.
Lin Er and the others walked and talked, introducing each other's professions and strengths. After all, as teammates, they should at least know what their teammates are good at in order to cooperate effectively.
This matter should have been settled at yesterday's gathering, but Luna's mind was elsewhere at the time, and Flora and Gareth didn't mention it either.
So Lin Er didn't ask any more questions.
Soon, Lin Er received the intelligence.
Flora, of course, needs no introduction. As an elven forest ranger, her specialty is archery, and she has mastered wind magic arrows with astonishing power and speed.
When necessary, Flora can also draw her sword for close combat, and her swordsmanship is no less than her archery skills.
If you underestimate Flora's swordsmanship just because she's a ranger, you'll definitely end up in a bad situation.
Moreover, as the darling of the forest, Flora's perception and intuition are greatly enhanced when she moves in the forest, allowing her to better explore and scout, and even heal minor injuries on her own.
Lin Er had already witnessed this before. When he first met Flora, she emerged from the forest alone. If she didn't have something to rely on, she would have been courting death.
Luna and Gareth then revealed their professions and specialties.
Both siblings are paladins, and they possess a healing spell that can only be used on themselves.
They are proficient in both shield bash and slashing techniques.
However, Luna is much stronger; she has reached the peak of Tier 1, while Gareth is slightly weaker, only at the late stage of Tier 1.
This was also Lin Er's first encounter with the martial arts system of this world. He was very curious about martial arts and continued to ask for more information.
It turns out that martial arts skills are the result of a martial artist honing their skills. Once they reach a certain level, their attacks can be imbued with elemental power, making them far more powerful than ordinary attacks.
Both siblings have an affinity for the earth element, an attribute that represents solidity and weight, perfectly suited to the paladin class.
After the three of them explained their professions and specialties, they all looked at Lin Er.
Luna asked curiously:
"Lin Er, may I ask what your profession is?"
Not only Luna, but Flora also had a hint of curiosity in her eyes. Ever since she witnessed the special aura on Lin Er last time, she was certain that Lin Er was hiding his strength, but she couldn't see his specific abilities.
Seeing that everyone was looking at him, Lin Er had already prepared his explanation and said, "I don't have a profession yet, but I know a little swordsmanship and I've also mastered the art of manipulating objects."
Luna looked at Lin Er in surprise and asked in astonishment, "You're an apprentice mage?"
Lin Er replied, "I'm not sure either, but I've mastered the art of object manipulation."
He doesn't even have a job right now, and he has to give himself an identity when he goes out, so he didn't refute Luna's misunderstanding.
To prove he was telling the truth, Lin Er drew his bamboo sword and infused it with a wisp of spiritual energy, causing the sword to float in mid-air.
Luna clicked her tongue in amazement, and even Gareth, standing nearby, couldn't help but glance at her a couple more times. Flora, on the other hand, remained relatively calm; she had probably seen a lot of magic before.
The term "art of controlling objects" is quite useful.
Luna continued, "Lin'er, do you know any other spells?"
After considering it, Lin Er replied, "Besides object manipulation, I also know a protective spell, but it can only be used on myself."
Luna was slightly disappointed when she heard this.
If Lin'er's protective magic could be cast on others, it would have some auxiliary effect, but as it stands, it seems mediocre at best.
As for the art of manipulating objects, it's not worth mentioning at all; it's only suitable for breaking traps.
What power could mere object manipulation techniques possibly have?