Banshee? No, an ogre!

Chapter 17: Oug's junior

Money is negotiable, as long as it's not too much. You can just ask Oug here for whatever you need,' Vuko said with a slight smile.

Of course, he wasn't really an i***t, and there were standards for what was considered not too much.

Asking Oug for something was also a way of testing the waters.

Just because someone was rich didn't mean they were stupid.

What did Oug want most? He wanted a lot of things, like expensive Yalong cubs (which were the best food).

For example, practical spatial props and powerful artefact equipment.

But he couldn't say any of this out loud. After thinking about it, Oug pointed at Lange and said, 'I want his breathing method.

It was the most direct and valuable thing Oug could think of at the moment.

His breathing method was indeed a bit outdated. The breathing method taught by Yade was the most basic, because the Dawn Church's Morning Breathing method was not to be taught to outsiders.

It is sufficient to lay a foundation, but it is minimal if you want to adapt to the subsequent physical improvement.

At best it can be used to adjust the frequency and rhythm.

A good breathing method is still helpful for strength enhancement, especially for Ouge now.

Either he does not change his breathing method or he changes to a good one.

The Ranger's breathing method is obviously of a high level, and it can train the body to be stronger than Ouge's, which is not possible just by having Knight's blood.

What are you talking about? Lange glared at Ouge with angry eyes. Ouge's actions were tantamount to provocation.

Lange's breathing method has not been handed down,' Vuko's voice also cooled down considerably.

Then I want a more advanced breathing method,' Ouge said, settling for the second best.

This will also help you improve your strength for the next task, won't it,' Ouge added.

He really needed something money couldn't buy.

The Empire strictly controls breathing techniques and magic, which is also a way of forcing the wild professions to unite.

I can promise you this request. I will bring you the new breathing technique tomorrow. Ouge's concession made Fuke's face look a little better.

But it also made their relationship a little worse.

But Ouge didn't care. The path he was about to take was destined to leave him without friends.

Ouge firmly believed that as long as there was no one he cared about, he would not be hurt again.

Ouge never believed in aristocratic friendships. He only cared if he achieved his goal.

Obviously he succeeded.

If a request is made directly, the other party may refuse, but if a more excessive request is made before the original request, the chance of achieving the goal increases.

Let's go, I'll take you to my 'younger brother',' Oug said without much concern.

OK, boss, the bill,'

Serdanik," Og called across the river to the edge of the forest with Fuke and Lange.

Soon a young man with blond hair and a bare chest emerged from the hut on the opposite bank.

Og, what do you want? Obviously, this young man was the paladin in training Og had been talking about.

The young man's background was similar to Og's. Serdanik's village had been destroyed by goblin raiders two years ago.

He had the good fortune to sneak out for a walk that day and escaped unharmed.

Later, with a heart full of revenge, he made his way to the border town.

The bumps along the way made him faint with hunger, but luckily he met Ogg and Yade.

Compared to other orphans, Serendic was unlucky, but also lucky, because he had the talent of a knight and also met Yade.

Do you want to kill some monsters for revenge? Ogg spoke directly to Serendic, who was wading through the water in front of him.

He was well aware of Serendic's hatred for goblins and the group of monsters.

'This is not a good idea, Master Yade...' Serendic really wanted to rush out and kill the group of monsters, but Yade's training had made him very cautious lately.

Without becoming a professional, he would have no capital for revenge.

Practicing here all the time won't make a difference. Oug secretly criticised Seldinik's slow progress.

During the time Seldinik activated his knightly bloodline, his strength surpassed Oug's.

But after Oug gained dynamic vision, he was no match for Seldinik.

Serdanik didn't know that Oug could 'feed', and he just thought it had something to do with Oug's training in the gladiatorial arena and his battles with monsters in the Demon Forest.

Of course, it had a lot to do with that, but what really determined the outcome was the great enhancement that high-speed dynamic vision brought to Ogg.

But will it work...' Serdanik was a little tempted as the gap between his strength and Ogg's widened.

It was impossible to say that he had no thoughts.

Of course, he would never know that the real gap was not the so-called life-and-death training.

The training in the Demon Forest is all about life and death skills, which can certainly improve some fighting skills, but this level of fighting has no significant effect on Sparring - Og would never kill him.

So they were actually handicapped in a fight. Og had a 100% chance of killing Serendic in a fight to the death, but in a sparring match, Og could not guarantee that he would not lose.

What if I gave you a full set of equipment? Og made room for Fokker.

Although Og and Serendic were both disciples of Yade (though no longer),

the gap in treatment between the two was still quite wide.

After all, unless something unexpected happened, Seldanik would inherit Yade's mantle, so he would be subject to many more restrictions and rules.

Yade's wish for Seldanik was to become a professional before considering anything else.

Oug's teachings were not as strict.

It's just a few tasks for apprentices, there's no danger, I promise,' Fuke said and stepped forward.

'And you are? Although Serendic did not know Vuko, he could tell that Vuko was definitely someone of great importance.

My name is Vuko, and I am a direct member of the Chromie family of Sadek City. Vuko held out his hand to Serendic.

'These are just some tests, nothing dangerous. I promise it will be a great training opportunity. My priority will be to kill goblins. I will pay for the potions and equipment during this time. As long as the results are good, there will be no shortage of gold afterwards.

It must be said that Fuke's words were still very tempting to Serendik. After all, he was not as worldly as Oug, and not as protective of others.

Compared to old hands like Fok and Oug, Serendik and Lange seem more like what they should be at this age - prone to getting carried away.

I promise.

Maybe it was trust in Oug, maybe it was being enchanted by Fok's assurances, maybe it was that Serendik really could not digest his hatred for the goblins.

He didn't even try to back out, he just sold out.

This made Oug look a little like he wanted to hide his face - he had specifically told Serendik to ask for better armour, but the boy hadn't even mentioned a request.

Had he overdone it earlier?

But young master Fuke shouldn't be short of money, and he should be able to make a good offer.

Very well, but I still hope you can fight against Lange. Even though you are the knight recommended by Oug and I trust your strength, I still want to know how you perform and what kind of task I can give you.

Fuke made a request that was not too exaggerated. At the same time, he opened a spatial item and took a small bag of gold coins out of his pocket: 'Regardless of the outcome of the battle, this money is yours.

No, no, no, how can you just take money without doing any work? When Seldanik saw Fuke take the money directly out of his pocket, he refused without even thinking. The weight of this small pouch told him that it contained no less than 50 gold coins.

Yade's childhood education made Seldanik dare not accept such a valuable gift.

However, his actions made Fuke's look at Oug change.

That sad and resentful look seemed to ask - did you both really learn from the same teacher?

Ogg did not hesitate to accept the gift.

Take it, it's yours,' Ogg said, rubbing his nose innocently, but without blushing.

He felt he was worth the price.

It seems that, encouraged by Ogg, our blonde young man, Serendic, finally accepted the small purse.

Shall I take off my armour?" asked Lange, looking at Serendic, who was also a knight.

He only looked down on warriors.

Lange still had great respect for the paladins of the Church of Dawn, even if they were only reservists.

No need, my teacher taught me that when I really meet an enemy, the other side will not tell me anything about fairness. Seldanik wore warrior's clothing that was comfortable for movement.

He did not use the endurance and strength of a knight to carry armour, but took a warrior's stance.

No weapons? Then I won't use mine,' Lange said, removing his weapon from his waist.

He felt that since he was already armoured, it would be better not to bully the other party.

Little did he know that he would soon regret this move.

Who do you think will win?' Volker asked from the side.

'My younger brother. Oug's mouth curled into a mysterious smile. He was indeed confident of Thurandik's strength.

If Oug had not had the benefit of the high-speed vision before, he would not have been sure that he could win against this simple-minded boy.

Although I think Lange can win," Fuke looked at the knight who had bound himself to him for the rest of his life, and finally said slowly, "but it would be good if it could make him change his habit of underestimating his opponent.

That's right, he needs to change. Not everywhere is as rule-bound as the city,' Oug replied, nodding.

Meanwhile, as the two men talked, the two knights had already completed their pre-fight rituals, and the battle between knight and knight had begun.