Volume 1: The Gate of Flesh and Blood Chapter 112 Promotion!

As a piece of [Bloody Honor] and the piles of cash in the secret room in front of him disappeared, Goethe's [Steinbeck Breathing Method] was upgraded by one level.

[Steinbeck Breathing Method (Introduction): When the "knowledge of witches" was made public by the "Mad King", the ancestor of the Steinbeck family was the first to come into contact with this "knowledge". Although his talent was not outstanding, he was diligent and adventurous. Combining the knowledge he learned and through continuous practice, he found a way to improve his talent. Although this process was quite long and painful, now you have gone a step further and have begun to have your own experience. ]

[Effect: Heart +0.2 (Basic, Entry +0.1)]

(Note: This secret technique can increase your level)

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call!

Goethe let out a long sigh.

Although the changes in the [heart] are not as direct as those in the [body], they are obvious enough.

Goethe could clearly feel a sense of fullness rising from the depths of his soul.

satisfy.

Happy.

Moreover, it becomes more powerful.

You have to know that for Goethe, the change of "heart" directly affects "dejected gaze" and "ominous cry".

As long as the former's heart is strong enough, he will win by a crushing victory.

And the latter?

Almost omnipotent in reconnaissance and combat.

Therefore, with sufficient , Goethe immediately chose to upgrade again.

"[Bloody Honor] upgrades [Steinbeck Breathing] to mastery level!"

With [Unarmed Combat] as a reference, Goethe knew very well that when a skill reaches the mastery level, additional options will appear. The mastery option [Well-Trained] of [Unarmed Combat] allows him to additionally improve [Physique].

What additional options will I get when I reach the mastery level of Steinbeck Breathing?

Goethe was looking forward to it.

As the words appeared line by line before his eyes, Goethe was stunned.

[Steinbeck Breathing Method (Mastery): When the 'knowledge of witches' was made public by the 'Mad King', the ancestor of the Steinbeck family was the first to come into contact with this 'knowledge'. Although his talent was not outstanding, he was diligent and adventurous. Combining the knowledge he learned and through continuous practice, he found a way to improve his talent. Although the process was quite long and painful, you have now mastered this breathing method and gained additional benefits.]

[Effect: Heart +0.4 (Basic, Entry, Skilled, Mastery +0.1)]

[Get additional mastery option 'Attract Wealth']

【Attracting Wealth: In daily life and when dealing with money-related matters, your fortune will be increased a little bit! 】

(Note: This secret technique can increase your level)

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"【Fortune】?"

Looking at the additional proficiency options of [Steinbeck Breathing Method] that appeared in front of him, Goethe seemed to understand why the owner of the Pine Nut Hotel was so rich.

What about the additional mastery options themselves?

Goethe still liked it very much.

After all, who would hate financial luck?

Glancing at the two remaining copies of [Bloody Honor] and the empty secret room in front of him, Goethe sighed slightly.

To advance [Steinbeck Breathing Method] from proficiency level to expert level requires two copies of [Bloody Honor] and... 20,000 gold grams - he has the former, but the latter?

For a short time, Goethe completely dismissed it.

Even if he added together the assets in his 'Anchor World' and the two 'Secret Realms', it would probably be difficult to collect 20,000 gold grams.

Of course, if you sell [Unknown Sound] or [Shadow Serpent Blade], that’s another story.

However, unless Goethe was crazy, it would be impossible for him to sell two items.

When [ Steinbeck Breathing Method] could not be improved, Goethe had no idea of accumulating [Bloody Honor].

Soon, he will face an unknown enemy.

If you still want to keep it at this time, then you are crazy.

The accumulation must be converted into strength!

Goethe set his sights on 'Celtic Blood Sacrifice. Wolf', 'Celtic Blood Sacrifice. Vines' and 'Celtic Blood Sacrifice. Flame'.

Two copies of [Bloody Honor] can learn two of them.

As for which two?

Goethe had plans.

He chose 'Celtic Blood Sacrifice. Wolf' and 'Celtic Blood Sacrifice. Flame' - books that record three secret arts. Goethe did not read them for nothing. Compared with 'Celtic Blood Sacrifice. Wolf' and 'Celtic Blood Sacrifice. Flame' which can be used immediately, 'Celtic Blood Sacrifice, Vines' requires planting some vines personally. Even with the blessing of the secret arts, the growth of vines is greatly accelerated, but it is impossible to grow to completion within a few hours and be useful.

"【Bloody Honor】Learn 'Celtic Blood Sacrifice. Wolf'!"

"【Bloody Honor】Learn 'Celtic Blood Sacrifice. Flame'!"

Once again, rows of words began to appear before Goethe's eyes:

[Celtic Blood Sacrifice. Wolf (Incomplete): In the ancient Celtic schools, change has always been considered one of the original mysteries. Many Celtic priests have been studying it tirelessly. However, when the child raised by the mother wolf led the army to come, these priests suddenly found that their tribe was unable to resist. They fought and retreated. Even the most powerful blood sacrifice could not defeat that terrifying guy. Fortunately, the other party's brothers did not obey the rule, and the other party had to open up the battlefield again. This gave the ancient Celtic priests a chance to breathe, and they began to specialize in the changes of the "wolf"! The secret technique in your hand is not complete, but only a part of the remnants of the past. 】

[Effect: Transformed into a werewolf, body size +1, gained bullet-proof fur and claws (based on current [body size])]

(Note 1: When transforming into a werewolf, physical strength will continue to be consumed)

(Note 2: During a full moon, there will be no violent transformation)

(Note 3: This secret technique cannot be upgraded, but can be completed)

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[Celtic Blood Sacrifice. Wolf] did not exceed Goethe's expectations.

It is basically the same as what is recorded in the books.

However, [Celtic Blood Sacrifice. Flame] is different.

[Celtic Blood Sacrifice. Flame (Incomplete): Facing the attack of the Son of the She-Wolf, some ancient Celtic priests chose to study the 'wolf', while others chose a more traditional method: flame! They hoped to use the flame to expel the monster son. In the end, they had a breakthrough in their research, but in the sudden attack of the monster son, the research disappeared without any real results.]

[Effect: Consume a certain amount of physical strength and summon a ball of bullet-level flames to attack the enemy! ]

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[The secret technique 'Burning Hands' has been discovered, judging...]

['Heart' attribute has reached 0.3, passed! ]

[You can integrate 'Celtic Blood Sacrifice. Flame' into 'Burning Hands' to improve 'Burning Hands'! ]

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"Can it be integrated?"

Goethe was shocked.

Goethe never dared to underestimate the gifts of the 'witches'.

But Goethe never imagined that such a gift could have the ability to "integrate" - in Goethe's understanding, such "integration" should be achieved after a long period of research, a lot of hardships, and a sudden flash of inspiration.

But now?

He just said yes.

Then, the new [Burning Hands] appeared.

This is too...

So cool!

Cheating is fun for a while, and it’s always fun to keep cheating!

Inexplicably, these words appeared in Goethe's mind.

Even though he was still a little cautious, he couldn't suppress the excitement in his heart at this moment.

He looked at the brand new [Burning Hands]!

[Burning Hands: After the exploration of the ruins of the ‘Robert Family’ and the incomplete ‘Flame’ of the ancient Celtic priests, a new secret technique was born. It is more powerful and more flexible.]

[Effect: Consume some physical strength, starting from your palm, spray a conical flame forward, the flame angle is 30°, the length is 1-10 meters, the judgment level is from blade to dynamite level, and the physical strength consumption will increase when spraying continuously; or, you can summon a ball of fire with a judgment level from blade to dynamite level and throw it at the target]

(Note 1: No gestures or words are needed. When you raise your hand with a thought, flames will burst out.)

(Note 2: You can spray fire with either hand, but not with both hands at the same time)

(Note 3: When you throw flames, you need to aim by yourself, and the throwing distance needs to be determined by your [body])

(Note 4: This secret technique cannot be upgraded)

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Burning|hot!

The burning heat flowing from the bottom of my heart surged into my palms again.

Fire flickered in Goethe's clenched fist.

But then it immediately went out.

He turned his head and looked at An and Xiusta who were walking not far away.

"Why is this secret room empty?!"

Xiusta exclaimed.

Then, without Goethe's explanation, he said harshly: " Pentel is too cunning. He must have moved the things in the secret room in advance - just like he did back then."

"Another 'disappearance of dark gold'!"

Xiusta, filled with resentment, suddenly looked at Goethe.

"Goethe, you know divination, right?"

"Can you tell where the money went?"

Xiusta looked at Goethe expectantly.

"Divination is not omnipotent!"

"The chances of divination being wrong are very high!"

"and……"

"I have no idea what disappeared in the secret room, and I can't predict it at all!"

Goethe sighed helplessly.

"Is that so?"

"I don't believe there's no trace at all!"

“There are surveillance cameras on the road!”

"The bank has money flowing in!"

"I will definitely find some clues about this guy!"

Xiusta said firmly.

Then he turned around and ran outside.

Goethe looked at Xusta's back in confusion. He always felt that Xusta seemed a little different today.

"Shousta's earliest partner and teacher was because he investigated Pentel's disappearance - although there was no evidence to prove that Pentel was responsible, and no body was found, but sometimes, it is obvious."

An explained softly.

Goethe suddenly realized.

"Good luck to Xiusta."

Goethe said this and turned to look at An.

He looked quite serious and ready to say something.

Seeing Goethe like this, An, who was still smelling of gunpowder, suddenly thought of something and his face immediately turned red.

The usually cold policewoman seemed a little at a loss at this time.

She took a step back slightly .

But I also felt that it was inappropriate, as it seemed to represent a rejection.

So, he took another step forward.

But then I feel like, am I being too proactive?

He immediately took another step back.