"Thanks Fred."

Levi said, panting and laughing.

On the muscles of his legs, there were wisps of faint black air. These were the black air born from the "Frost Wolf".

It is these black air that makes Levi's speed far beyond that of ordinary people, and makes his dodging and body movements also reach a higher level.

"That's great. I'm one step closer to becoming a polygon warrior."

Levi stretched his muscles and bones. In his heart area, the "Frost Wolf" and "Black Snake" were quietly dormant.

Levi could vaguely see that the Frost Wolf species was suppressed by its own Black Snake species, just like the instinctive blood suppression of a living being, or the suppression of the inferior by the superior.

There is also suppression between breathing methods.

The life seeds born from the excellent level of breathing method will also suppress the superficial level.

This is a pattern that Levi discovered after practicing multiple breathing techniques at the same time.

"I've already mastered the Frost Wolf Breathing Technique to its limit. Next, I'll prioritize the Siren Breathing Technique recorded in that booklet. The Giant Bear Breathing Technique can also be put on the agenda."

"The breathing method that can shrink bones and change body shape is quite rare. It is very useful to me." Levi muttered to himself.

With his current state and experience, these basic breathing techniques shouldn't take long to learn and won't cause much trouble.

The special effects created by these breathing methods are still very helpful to Levi.

Back in the castle, Levi came to the forging area.

"Master Levi, this is the steel helmet I forged. Please take a look."

Little Milan showed Levi the results of his forging during this period.

"Well, that's good. You are now a mature and formal blacksmith. I am quite busy with my work, and the forging industry in the territory will need your attention in the future. If this year's targets can be exceeded, I will ask the butler to give everyone more money at the end of the year, and I will rescue your father at the right time." Levi looked amiable.

"Thank you, Lord." Little Milan looked flattered and went back to work.

Levi also found a place to continue forging armor.

He wanted to raise his forging skills to the fourth level in one go.

About a week later, Levi spent a lot of time on forging.

Levi's forging skills finally reached the fourth level:

Forging: Level 4 (222/20000), special effects: Definitely a top-notch product, and you can do it with ease.

…

[You are skilled in forging: With superb skills and high technology, your forging efficiency is unmatched by ordinary people.]

"Is this the special effect of the fourth level?"

"Not bad. This will definitely significantly increase the output of weapons and equipment in the future, and bring me closer to my goal of saving money to equip a cavalry unit."

Levi looked at the special effects and talked to himself.

Forging has reached the fourth level, but it is still not the limit.

This shows that this skill is very profound.

Levi couldn't help but think of the "Flame Hammer" Hagrid Eamon, who was known as the master craftsman.

I wonder what the forging level of that legendary blacksmith would be if converted into my own proficiency level?

“It’s a pity that the legend is gone. There is no forging master who is recognized as a master craftsman in the kingdom today.” Levi sighed regretfully.

After the fourth level of forging skills.

During the rest of the Primordial Moon, Levi spent his time practicing breathing techniques and forging armor.

With the special effects of the fourth-level forging, his forging efficiency is twice as high as before.

You know, his forging efficiency is already far higher than that of ordinary blacksmiths.

Basically, in the time it takes little Milan to forge one suit of armor, Levi can forge six suits of armor. The difference is self-evident.

Just like that, two months passed by unknowingly. Levi worked hard and practiced day after day. He successfully mastered the Siren Breathing Technique. The next step was to gain experience step by step.

With the arrival of the budding month, the winter snow began to melt, the cold began to slowly fade away, and tender green buds began to emerge from the frozen soil, and the breath of spring descended on this valley.

One day, on a muddy path, Levi led a small group of soldiers, and an old ox pulled a cart full of weapons and protective gear covered with hay.

This past winter, Blackwater Valley produced a total of thirty sets of armor. Levi kept half of the best quality ones to arm his own team.

I plan to take the rest to Icewind City to sell them in exchange for some gold coins, and also buy some more ambergris.

Now, the Blackwater Valley's army still consists of fifty people, but the difference from before is that these fifty people have changed from part-time militiamen to real full-time soldiers.

With forging as a cash cow, Levi estimates that Blackwater Valley's annual fiscal revenue can be multiplied many times this year, and four or five hundred gold coins can be easily earned.

This year, his forging skills have advanced to the fourth level, and his forging efficiency has been further improved. Levi is confident that the territory's financial revenue can exceed one thousand gold coins, which is an income that many baronial territories in the north cannot achieve.

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Icewind City.

In a luxurious and solemn aristocratic mansion, a middle-aged nobleman in gorgeous clothes was enjoying dinner. He behaved elegantly, cutting the piece of beef in front of him with a knife and fork, enjoying the food with ease.

At some point, a figure in a black robe and a black hood suddenly appeared behind him in the shadow of the candlelight. He was the "broker" in the Death Bird Voice organization, responsible for delivering messages and intelligence.

"The Phantom Knight who previously assassinated Baron Levi has been missing for almost half a year, but according to the intelligence from our spies in Blackwater Valley, Baron Levi is not dead. This means that the Phantom Knight is most likely dead, or has given up the assassination for some reason and lost contact."

"Now that great client has doubts about the professionalism of our organization, so Lord [Pale Shadow] has decided that you should continue the mission that the Phantom Knight failed on and save the face of our organization. Considering that you, a senior silver medal assassin, need to take action this time, the great client has raised the commission amount to 300 gold coins."

"This is a deposit of one hundred gold coins. Lord Pale Shadow has high hopes for you. You must be careful and cautious in this operation to ensure success."

The noble who was enjoying the delicious food took the bag of 100 gold coins from the broker and shook it gently. There was a clicking sound, what a wonderful sound of metal collision.

"Where is Baron Levi now?" he asked softly.

"He's in Icewind City. According to spies, he's wearing a white wolf mask, so he should be easier to find," said the broker.

"I understand. Wait for my news." The middle-aged noble waved his hand, and the broker disappeared into the darkness.

The middle-aged man carefully put the one hundred gold coins he had just received into an iron box at home and locked it up. There were more than three thousand gold coins in it, which were his savings over the past few decades.

He straightened his clothes in front of the bronze mirror, picked up his sword, and blew out the candles in the room.

Lord of Shadows, may this assassination be carried out perfectly.