Wizard: Start with Biological Transformation to Grind Experience novel Chapter 75

Chapter 75: 015: Trait Scholar and the Mission Subjugation

After two days of hard riding, Lynch successfully returned to the Count Castle early on the morning of the third day.

At this time, Avery and the others were having breakfast in the dining room. Seeing Lynch rush back with dust all over him, they looked visibly surprised.

Avery exclaimed, "You came back so quickly?"

Lynch asked back with some confusion, "Wasn’t it agreed to return within three days?"

Avery was momentarily stunned.

"Hahaha!" She couldn’t help bursting into laughter.

Unlike other noble ladies who would chuckle discreetly behind hand-covered mouths to maintain elegance, she laughed openly and without restraint.

She said, "You’re way too honest!"

Three days was just a guideline to add a little urgency. In reality, being late by a few days wouldn’t have mattered.

In fact, even if he hadn’t returned at all, it wouldn’t have affected the bigger picture...

After pausing, she continued, "Since you’re already back, stay a few more days. All right, I suppose you haven’t had breakfast this early yet; I’ll have a servant prepare another helping for you."

...

In the following days, Lynch spent his time entirely within the castle, immersed in cultivation with little else to occupy him.

While significant progress within a few days seemed impossible, Lynch managed to read a few books during this time—books he had bought along his recent travels, covering topics like human geography, history, and cultural studies.

Unexpectedly, he also activated a new trait.

Trait: Scholar.

Scholar: You have studied the geography, history, and culture of more than ten countries. Your abundant knowledge has earned you the title of a respected scholar.

Trait Effect: Instantly comprehending books on topics of history and culture.

This trait was incredibly powerful; once activated, Lynch’s skill level increased by over 50 points each time he read history or cultural books. Within mere hours, he could thoroughly understand a 200-page historical record.

Using this trait, Lynch reviewed in detail the local historical and geographical materials about his region.

Currently, their location was in the northwest of the Saladin Kingdom. To the west lay Crescent Bay, to the northwest was the Lamos Duchy, to the north was the Dark Forest, and to the east was the Aquitaine Kingdom.

Their intended destination for this journey was precisely the west—Crescent Bay.

A week passed, and on the seventh day, Count Edmund suddenly announced plans for an upcoming hunting expedition outside the city. Early the next morning, he assembled a lineup of several hundred troops. Lynch and his group were among them, joining the grand procession as they marched out of the city.

Heading west of Wind Extinguishing City, a forested trail unfolded.

A contingent of several hundred people moved through the forest, outfitted in uniform dress, armored with shining gear, and bearing the prominently erected flag of the Wind Emblem, fluttering proudly in the breeze.

Within the convoy, Lynch rode atop a white horse, his curious gaze darting around at the surroundings.

Although they claimed the trip was for hunting, Lynch couldn’t help noticing that everyone in this company was fully armed, carrying heavy shields, crossbows, and other strategic supplies.

Moreover, the composition of the group was particularly noteworthy. Beyond the few transcendent individuals among them, the leader Count Edmund himself held the strength of a Mid-level Knight, while the group also included dozens of knights and apprentice knights. Even the ordinary soldiers were well-equipped and highly trained.

Such a well-organized and outfitted force could undoubtedly conquer cities and seize territory. Yet here they were, claiming to hunt in the forest—who would believe that?

Lynch urged his horse forward to inquire with Avery at the front: "Miss Avery."

Avery turned her head, "What’s the matter?"

Since the previous day, her expression had grown stern, devoid of humor, with furrowed brows suggesting deep contemplation.

Lynch asked, "Can you tell me about the mission now?"

"Oh, that..." Avery paused to think before saying, "Your task is just to help us handle the Elemental Coral. As for anything else... if you really want to know, I’ll tell you once we’re closer to the destination."

After a brief pause, she managed to offer a rare smile and reassured him, "Don’t worry—here, you’re the safest."

Alright then.

The convoy traveled westward for an entire day. By evening, they arrived at a dense forest area near Crescent Bay and set up camp under the pretense of hunting. Later that night, Avery came to Lynch’s tent, where he was cultivating, to wake him.

"We’re setting out now."

Under cover of darkness, the group silently approached the bay area, where a ship awaited them at the shore.

’Are we setting sail?’ Lynch wondered.