Merchant From Earth in the Magical World

Yan Xing followed Hibel to the training ground of the Lord's Mansion.

The training ground was a square, compacted earth area, with various strength-training equipment and some weapons placed around it.

At this time, some armsmen from the Lord's Mansion were sparring in the training ground. Upon seeing Miss Hibel arrive, the armsmen automatically dispersed to stand at the edge of the training ground.

Hibel didn't avoid the armsmen but led Yan Xing to the center of the training ground.

Facing Yan Xing, she said, "Behind every prosperous race in this world, there is the protection of an ultimate being. The ultimate being that protects the Orc Race is Behemoth; the ultimate being that protects the Elf Race is the Golden Dragon, and the ultimate being that protects our Human Race is the Angel.

However, the Angels all reside in Heaven. They do not descend to the mortal world lightly, nor do they easily get involved in the conflicts of the mortal world. Other ultimate beings are the same; in the eyes of these higher creatures, our wars are like children's games.

We also don't wish for the ultimate beings to join our wars. They are too powerful, and the destruction they cause is often more than even the victorious side can bear. But we all admire the power possessed by the ultimate beings, and we want to obtain it.

Therefore, our Human Race has developed Angel Descent. Angel Descent is to temporarily have the body of an angel, possessing combat power like that of an angel, but not everyone can easily control such power. Generally, only Knights who have reached the high rank of Hero can attempt to learn Angel Descent.

If one with insufficient strength forcibly activates Angel Descent, they will suffer permanent damage due to the backlash of power. Even Knights of the high Hero rank can seriously harm themselves if they use Angel Descent improperly.

When I first began learning Angel Descent, my father specifically developed a set of magic for me. I will now teach you this set of magic along with Angel Descent. Open your magic book, and prepare to receive the impartation of skills and magic."

This was Yan Xing's first time receiving instruction in combat skills and magic. Upon hearing Hibel tell him to open his magic book, he immediately focused his spirit on the Spellbook of the Abyssal Whisperer in his consciousness.

The magic book appeared above Yan Xing's head, the magic circle unfolded, and the cover lifted to reveal the first blank page.

Opposite Yan Xing, red Fire Magic power surged from the gaps in Hibel's armor. A strong gust of wind blasted outward, swirling up a tornado on the compacted earth, causing the surrounding armsmen to continually back away.

The Fire Magic power accumulated more and more, soon enveloping Hibel in red magical flames.

By then, Hibel's eyes had turned the fiery red of blazing flames, her skin resembling burning lava. She drew the longsword from her waist and held it upright before her.

Covered with Fire System magic power, the sword seemed to ignite as well.

Hibel's magic power kept erupting.

When it reached a certain critical point, a voice imbued with a sense of divinity issued from her throat.

"'Angel... Descend!'"

At that moment, time seemed to stand still.

A holy light fell from the sky, shining upon Hibel.

The originally violent Fire System magic power became calm, its color rapidly changing from red to a holy white and then gathering towards Hibel's back.

A pair of wings, formed from concentrated magic power, unfolded behind Hibel.

The red hues left from the Fire System magic power formed beautiful patterns and designs on the white wings.

Hibel's eyes remained the fiery red of blazing flames, and her body levitated.

The wings stretched out, and a majestic presence descended.

The awe-stricken armsmen all around knelt in worship.

Even Yan Xing, under such pressure, found it hard to breathe, his soul assaulted by the might of a superior being.

Hibel, having completed Angel Descent, spoke, and her voice seemed to have a three-dimensional quality, echoing in Yan Xing's ears from all directions.

"This is Angel Descent. I've slowed down the casting speed. Now use your magic book to record the magic power structure of Angel Descent…"

A magic book appeared out of thin air in front of Hibel.

The magic circle unfolded, and the book's cover flipped open, revealing the magic characters recorded within.

Is this what learning skills is like? Quite distinctive.

Yan Xing stared at Hibel in the air, now in her angelic form. As the skill transferred, his mind gradually formed a vague understanding of the Angel Descent skill.

Just then, Chui Chui's voice rang in his ear. The most up‑to‑date version is on M4VLEMP4YR.

"Receiving Knight combat skill 'Angel Descent,' deploying the magic power construction array."

"Analyzing 'Angel Descent' magic power construction array, translating into readable program code."

"'Angel Descent' readable program code inputting…"

While Hibel was teaching Yan Xing the combat skill 'Angel Descent,' Count Theodore stood in a tower not far from the training field.

It was none other than the old Earl who had directed Hibel to teach Yan Xing 'Angel Descent.' After all, the only way for Yan Xing to quickly gain some ability to protect himself was this modified version of 'Angel Descent.'

This was the very reason that, after only a moment's hesitation, Hibel had so readily agreed when Yan Xing expressed his desire to learn the strongest Knight combat skill: she stood to gain a suit of platinum armor for free.

Owing to the certain risks involved in the transmission of such advanced Knight combat skills, the old Earl was present to safeguard both Hibel and Yan Xing.

Count Theodore looked at Hibel, who was performing Angel Descent, his eyes brimming with pride for his daughter.

Then his expression turned to one of worry. A letter from Marquis Anderson… hoping that Hibel would go to Storm City. He thought of the mercenaries he had killed.

And with the impending storm, the old Earl dared not let Hibel out of his sight.

Just then, the butler approached the Earl from behind and said in a low voice, "Master… about the repairs of the road from Nuta City to Storm City, Branch President Gale of the Golden Oak Chamber of Commerce has responded."

The old Earl asked, "What did he say?"

The butler hesitated, then answered, "Branch President Gale still insists on a road repair fee of 5 gold per hundred meters. He says… due to the spread of news about an imminent attack from the Orcs and Elves, the price of grain in Nuta City has surged. The cost of tools and labor has also increased. Moreover, this year's rainy season has had more rainfall than usual, causing severe damage to the roads. Naturally, the cost of repair must also increase…"

After hearing the butler's report, the old Earl, despite his usual restraint, couldn't help but express his anger, "A single road… it needs repairs before the rainy season, after the rainy season, and regular maintenance in between! The Golden Oak Chamber of Commerce has made so much money from this one road. Now, with war looming, they know the Gale Legion needs this road for transporting materials, so they dare to demand exorbitant prices! Do they really think I'm old and senile?"

Seeing the Earl's annoyance, the butler quickly tried to calm him, "Master, don't be angry. In Nuta City, only the Golden Oak Chamber of Commerce has the heavy-duty magical golems for compacting earth, and only they can fix the roads damaged by the rain in a short period."