Wizard, I Have Another World – Chapter 94

Chapter 94: Super Rune

“Grand Knight!”

Sea Dragon DeWitt, notorious for his infamy, had just effortlessly killed a peak-level knight.

His strength was something that everyone had speculated about, but now it was confirmed.

Grand Knight!

This powerful pirate leader was indeed a Grand Knight.

It was somewhat unexpected, but also normal, since only a Grand Knight could easily kill a peak knight.

But,

Karl!

A mere apothecary.

For over a year, he had kept such a low profile that many people didn’t even know he practiced breathing techniques, and yet he was also a Grand Knight.

Are Grand Knights so worthless these days?

“Clang…”

The sound of the collision was like a great bronze bell reverberating in all directions.

The violent battle aura tore through the ground, surging in all directions from the two combatants at the center.

The houses on both sides of the street shook, and some of the onlookers were lifted off the ground, screaming as they were thrown away.

Within a radius of tens of meters, a gale raged, smoke and dust rose, making it difficult to see with the naked eye.

“Grand Knight!”

“What powerful strength!”

Sea Dragon DeWitt’s expression changed drastically, his eyes showing apprehension, and the strange scimitar in his hand instantly created countless afterimages.

Combat Technique ━ Water Ripple!

“Apothecary Karl is a Grand Knight?”

“Uncle became a Grand Knight?”

“…”

Susan, Aya, and the others were equally surprised, especially Susan, who looked incredulous.

On the other hand, Aya.

She had long guessed that Karl was a peak knight, but she didn’t expect that he had already broken through to become a Grand Knight.

Combat Technique ━ Gale Slash!

Karl held a broadsword in each hand, and as the swords swung, they formed a curtain of blades that fell towards the front.

The terrifying power and howling battle aura shattered all attempts to block it, and the ground in front of him was filled with ravines.

“Good!”

Sea Dragon DeWitt retreated rapidly, roaring:

“I didn’t expect the Dragon King Trading Company to have an expert like you!”

“Come again!”

“Bang!”

He stomped heavily on the ground with one foot, causing the ground beneath him to explode, and Sea Dragon DeWitt used the force to dash out like lightning.

“Sizzle…”

He lightly swung the long blade in his hand, and a white line appeared in the air, cutting straight towards Karl.

The extreme speed and condensed battle aura turned the air in front of the long blade into an indestructible sharp edge.

Combat Technique ━ Wind Scar!

“Swish!”

Instantly.

Countless wind scars appeared out of thin air, intersecting in mid-air, enveloping Karl.

Sea Dragon DeWitt’s figure flashed rapidly, with many afterimages in the field, making it difficult for even a knight’s eyes to follow his movements.

Fast!

Extremely fast!

“Hmph!”

Karl grunted softly, crossed his swords in front of him, slightly lowered his body, and half-squatted on the ground.

Combat Technique ━ Guardian!

His expression was solemn and respectful.

The battle aura seemed to emanate from his body as a layer of pure white light, condensing into a solid form slightly larger than himself.

“Bang!”

“Bang, bang!”

The rapid impact sounds were endless, and the blade light and wind scars landed around him, but they could not harm his body in the slightest.

This kind of defense…

“Ah!”

Sea Dragon DeWitt roared to the sky, the scimitar in his hand flashing with a strange light, and his speed actually increased again.

And it was a surge!

A gale howled in the field, and dust flew everywhere.

The ground within a radius of ten meters silently cracked, and bricks and wooden boards detached from the houses. Many of the closer onlookers didn’t even have time to scream before they were torn into pieces of flesh by the sword wind.

The surrounding onlookers only hated that they didn’t have an extra pair of legs, and were desperately fleeing into the distance.

The battle between Grand Knights, even if it was just the aftermath, was not something ordinary people could withstand.

“Boom!”

The sound of a collision rang out again.

Karl leaped up, the two broadswords flashing with a cold, sharp light. Then, his whole body suddenly fell, and as he swung his swords, they spun rapidly around him, eventually forming a circle of bright sword shadows, with the sword blades themselves invisible.

The battle aura in his body erupted at the same time, instantly exploding into two intersecting sword lights, like a cross descending from the sky.

The sword intent was sharp, overbearing, holy, and majestic.

Like executing justice on behalf of heaven!

Combat Technique ━ Divine Sanction!

“Crack!”

“Bang!”

The sound of ribs breaking rang out, and Sea Dragon DeWitt staggered and collapsed, a hideous cross-shaped wound appearing on his chest.

There was no blood from the wound, and the surrounding skin had already been petrified.

The broadswords in Karl’s hands were magic items, not only capable of changing size, but also imbued with petrification magic.

The petrification spread from the wound, towards Sea Dragon DeWitt’s whole body, and his face was filled with terror.

“How could this be?”

“No…”

“Crack!”

As his chest was completely petrified, his voice suddenly froze, and then his body fell uncontrollably to the ground.

“Crash…”

Sea Dragon’s sturdy body instantly shattered into countless pieces of stone, with only his head, filled with terror, remaining intact.

Karl bent down and picked up the head.

Sea Dragon DeWitt was not weak, but he was even stronger.

His constitution was close to 4 points, and he had the legendary combat technique, Ring of Protection. The two broadswords were also magic items.

Without using the Gigantism secret technique, he could crush an ordinary Grand Knight.

But just in case.

During the fight, Karl still used the Minor Force Field, which allowed him to easily finish off his opponent.

Otherwise, DeWitt’s movement speed was too fast, and it would probably take him some effort to succeed.

“He’s dead?”

“Sea Dragon is dead!”

After the strong wind dissipated, Susan carefully stepped forward, looking at the corpse on the ground with shock.

Just now, he had suppressed everyone with his strength, but now he was dead at Karl’s hands.

His whole body, only his head was intact.

“It seems that the Trading Company has encountered some trouble.”

Karl picked up Sea Dragon DeWitt’s head, turned around, and looked at Susan:

“I want to meet Miss Lula.”

“Of course.”

Susan came back to her senses and quickly nodded:

“I believe Miss Lula will also be very happy to see you, Apothecary Karl, no… it should be Grand Knight Karl!”

…………

Sea Dragon DeWitt’s head was placed on the table, his angry eyes and ferocious expression still held a trace of disbelief.

“Good!”

Dragon King Zimmerman’s wife, Grand Knight Emma, paused the wooden staff in her hand and shouted loudly:

“Well done!”

As a woman, this Grand Knight with Wood Elf bloodline was known for her fiery temper.

She stared at the head on the table and laughed:

“Those who offend the Dragon King Trading Company deserve to pay the price!”

“Karl.”

“You did very well!”

“Karl… Mr.” Lula spoke from the side:

“I didn’t expect that you had already advanced to Grand Knight. If I had known, we should have renegotiated the reward.”

“Thank you for today!”

This was the core residence of the Dragon King Trading Company, and also the home of the Dragon King Zimmerman’s family.

In the spacious hall, the other attendants were dismissed, leaving only the three of them.

Lula looked at Karl, her eyes complex, and her heart was filled with mixed emotions, making it difficult for her to settle her thoughts.

In order to gain her parents’ approval, she had diligently practiced breathing techniques and combat skills since she was young, and although she had advanced to a knight early on.

She had never been able to break through to the Grand Knight realm.

And Karl…

This apothecary, whose reputation was not great and who was so low-key that no one knew him, had silently become a Grand Knight.

If she said she didn’t feel envy and jealousy, it would be impossible.

But now was the time when the Trading Company needed people, and the other party was one of their own, so having one more Grand Knight would be a great help.

“I just broke through.”

Karl nodded:

“It just so happened that someone came to make trouble, and as a member of the Dragon King Trading Company, I had to take action.”

“Just broke through?” Lula said thoughtfully:

“Mr. Karl is truly modest. To be able to kill Sea Dragon DeWitt, who has been famous for many years, just after breaking through.”

She had investigated this apothecary when she recruited Karl.

One of the instigators of the chaos in Black City, a peak knight-level expert, skilled in refining various potions.

That’s right!

The fact that he was able to lead a group of people out of Black City meant that he was probably a peak knight at the time, so it was not surprising that he had broken through now.

It’s just that Karl was too low-key, often not showing his face for a month at a time, so it was easy to overlook him.

“Madam President, Miss Lula.”

Karl looked at the two women and said:

“Regarding the President, there are many rumors in the market recently. I don’t know… how is the President’s situation?”

Lula’s expression darkened.

“…” Emma tightened her grip on the wooden staff and said:

“My love, my husband Zimmerman is dead, but no one can take away what he left behind.”

“No one!”

This woman’s voice was hoarse and her attitude was forceful, like a stubborn rock, which was not much different from the rumors.

As for the news of the Dragon King’s death…

This matter could not be concealed anymore.

“Madam.”

Karl nodded, and after confirming the news of the Dragon King’s death, he said:

“The two Vice Presidents don’t seem to approve of Miss Lula, and the Sickle Brotherhood and the Sea God Society are also eyeing the Trading Company.”

“Today’s incident was not a coincidence.”

“If the Trading Company cannot stabilize as soon as possible, I’m afraid there will be similar troubles happening again.”

“It’s okay.” Emma said in a muffled voice:

“Lula has me, and also Raven, with two Grand Knights, they won’t dare to act rashly.”

“Karl.”

She looked at him intently:

“Are you willing to help Lula? If you are, I can offer you the position of Vice President.”

“Mother!” Lula’s expression changed.

Emma was powerful, but she was definitely not a qualified businesswoman, and she shouldn’t have offered such a price so rashly.

Besides,

Karl was indeed a Grand Knight, but he was good at refining potions, while the Vice President needed to be a leader.

He might not be suitable either.

“Thank you for your appreciation, Madam, but the position of Vice President… forget it.” Karl waved his hand.

“What?” Emma’s expression darkened:

“If you don’t help us, do you want to oppose us?”

Karl was speechless.

This woman’s temper was indeed as fiery as the rumors said, no wonder no one obeyed her.

“Mother!” Lula reached out to support her forehead and sighed:

“Can you say less?”

“Mr. Karl, please don’t misunderstand. My mother has no malice. We sincerely invite you to formally join the Dragon King Trading Company.”

“You can name your conditions!”

The current Dragon King Trading Company, although it hadn’t reached the point of disintegration, was not far from it.

The two Vice Presidents each had their own plans, and each side had two Grand Knights in charge.

If Karl joined, Lula’s side would have three Grand Knights, which would give them more room to maneuver.

Faced with the covetousness of other forces, they would also have more ability to resist.

Conditions?

A faint smile appeared on Karl’s face.

The purpose of his trip was to negotiate conditions.

“I want a Super Rune, Great God’s Grace, and a Legendary Creature. As long as you can provide these, everything is negotiable.”

“What?”

“Ah!”

Both women were shocked upon hearing this.

Fortunately, their status and position were different from Yass, and although these things were rare, they were not completely unheard of.

“Mr. Karl.”

Lula’s beautiful eyes flickered:

“With your strength, you are worthy of a Super Rune, but the Trading Company has very limited Super Runes. If they are distributed arbitrarily without making great contributions, I’m afraid that others will not be convinced.”

“You must know that some Grand Knights have been in the gang for more than ten years and have not been able to obtain a Super Rune.”

“As for the Great God’s Grace…”

She hesitated for a moment, and then stabilized her voice:

“Although the Great God’s Grace is very rare, it is only a more precious collectible. What do you want it for?”

“Naturally, I have my uses.” Karl said:

“How many Great God’s Grace does Miss Lula have?”

“This…” Lula thought for a moment and said:

“Many years ago, Duke Ferdinand used all means to collect all the Great God’s Grace scattered outside, and they are now rarely seen.”

“The Trading Company should have about a dozen.”

A dozen!

Karl’s expression remained unchanged, but his heart rate suddenly accelerated.

As expected!

Cooperating with a large force was the right solution. Relying on his own strength, how could he collect so many Great God’s Grace?

Joining the Sickle Brotherhood or the Sea God Society would not work either.

Those two forces were very stable and did not lack Grand Knights. Even if he wanted to negotiate a price, it would be very troublesome.

The Dragon King Trading Company was just right!

“Great God’s Grace is not just a collectible, it is also a necessity to exchange for Super Runes from Duke Ferdinand.” Emma said:

“It cannot be given to outsiders casually.”

“Great God’s Grace can be exchanged for Super Runes?” It was obvious that this was the first time Lula had heard of this, and she couldn’t help but look surprised:

“I thought…”

“You thought what?” Emma snorted:

“Otherwise, why would Great God’s Grace be so rare and sought after by all major forces as soon as it appears?”

“And the Legendary Creature…”

“Many Grand Knights have died because of hunting them.”

“Yes.” Karl nodded:

“Whether it’s a Super Rune, Great God’s Grace, or a Legendary Creature, they are all very rare. Of course…”

“I won’t take them for free.”

“Miss Lula, have you ever thought about why I broke through from knight to Grand Knight so quickly?”

Hmm?

Lula raised an eyebrow, her face revealing a strange expression.

“I have a potion.” Karl said:

“Frenzy Potion!”

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Night.

The Dragon King Trading Company’s council hall was illuminated by the soft moonlight and the candlelight of the apothecary, making it look like a dream.

On the tall arched windows, the delicate carvings were faintly visible under the moonlight.

The armored warriors standing on both sides exuded a cold killing intent, guarding the organization’s honor and secrets.

“Tap…”

“Tap!”

The sound of footsteps came from afar.

Two knights wearing soft armor entered the hall and knelt on one knee in front of Lula and Emma.

“March!”

“Otis!”

“Greetings, Madam President, Miss Lula.”

March was burly, with well-defined muscle lines, a resolute and deep face, and a thick beard like thorns in a deep forest. His eyes held a dangerous wildness.

His weapon was a huge battle axe, which he held in his hand, and he did not put it down even when he was kneeling on one knee.

On the contrary.

Otis had a handsome face, bright eyes, and was a handsome man with blond hair and blue eyes. He had a unique wisdom and agility.

His soft armor was exquisitely crafted, inlaid with gems and pearls, and his weapon was a sharp longsword, elegant and deadly.

These were two completely different knights, both in terms of physique and temperament. What they had in common was that they were both peak-level knights.

“Mr. Karl.”

Lula nodded to the two and looked to the side:

“March and Otis are both peak knights with solid foundations, and they have a chance to break through to the Grand Knight realm.”

“What do you think?”

Karl sat on a chair on the left side of the hall, his body shrouded in darkness, like a shadow hidden in the dark.

Karl?

That apothecary?

The two peak knights subconsciously looked up.

Although the Sea Dragon DeWitt incident had not happened long ago, it had almost spread throughout the Free Port.

Apothecary Karl!

A mysterious and powerful Grand Knight!

In a short period of time, his name had become known to everyone in the Dragon King Trading Company, and it even caused the major forces to send people to investigate, and even the actions against the Trading Company were temporarily put on hold.

Karl said: “Are these the ones?”

“Yes.” Lula nodded:

“They are trustworthy.”

Now that the secret of Dragon King Zimmerman’s death had been leaked, the people in the Trading Company were choosing sides.

The two peak knights in front of her were considered to be loyal to Lula’s faction.

“Hmm.”

Karl nodded, and with a wave of his hand, two bottles of potion appeared on the table in front of him:

“For a knight to advance to a Grand Knight, the aura of the Life Seed needs to extend to every corner of the body.”

“Other places are fine, but some fine blood vessels and inert organs are difficult to nourish with the Life Seed.”

“Therefore, this process is very slow, and… not easy.”

His voice became solemn, and he said:

“The Frenzy Potion I refined can greatly increase the aura of life and open up the blood vessels that are usually blocked.”

“If you can seize the opportunity, you will be able to successfully advance to Grand Knight.”

“Hiss…”

“Ah!”

The two peak knights were shocked upon hearing this, and then their faces turned fanatical, their eyes staring straight at the Frenzy Potion.

“Remember!”

Karl said seriously:

“Although this potion can increase your chances of breaking through, it will also squeeze your potential. If the effect of the potion wears off and you have not broken through, you must withdraw your Life Aura as soon as possible, otherwise, you will suffer damage to your internal organs at best, and your life may be threatened at worst.”

“March, Otis.” Lula said:

“Currently, only Apothecary Karl has taken the Frenzy Potion, so… you have to consider carefully before making a decision.”

It wasn’t that she didn’t trust Karl, but things had to be explained clearly, this was her responsibility to her subordinates.

The two peak knights looked at each other and nodded at the same time.

“I’m willing!”

“Willing!”

They had been lingering at the peak of the knight realm for too long, and even if the hope was slim, they were willing to give it a try.

What’s more, there was Karl, a successful example.

“Good!”

Lula stood up, her face solemn:

“I have arranged two meditation chambers in the back. They contain the things you need for the breakthrough. You will each get a bottle of potion later.”

“I wish you success!”

“Don’t worry.” Emma said:

“Even if the breakthrough fails and you are seriously injured, the Trading Company will properly arrange your life afterwards.”

“If you succeed…”

“As Grand Knights, the rewards given by the Trading Company will far exceed your imagination!”

With their worries resolved and promised great rewards, plus the fact that the two were already loyal, they no longer hesitated and each took a bottle of potion and headed towards the arranged meditation chambers.

…………

Time slowly passed.

Karl sat on the large chair, his eyes tightly closed, his body shrouded in darkness, and his aura completely contained.

He had not moved for a long time.

Lula looked at the pendulum swaying below the clock, her gaze flickering, and she would occasionally look towards Karl.

Obviously, her mood was fluctuating.

There were things that could increase the chances of a knight breaking through to Grand Knight, but each one was extremely precious.

If the Frenzy Potion really worked…

The Free Port had never lacked peak-level knights, and the Dragon King Trading Company also had many experts of this level.

“Don’t rush.”

Emma said in a muffled voice:

“Breaking through to the Grand Knight realm is not that fast. You should be as calm as your father was.”

“Yes.” Lula took a deep breath:

“Mother.”

Emma seemed to have a violent temper, like a firecracker that would explode at any moment, but it was only because of her straightforward personality.

When she really encountered a major event, she could calm down and settle her mind.

“Clang…”

The clock emitted a melodious sound, and the pitch-black night outside began to reveal a hazy dawn.

“Bang!”

A loud noise came from the back.

“Report!”

A messenger rushed over.

“Who is it?” Lula suddenly stood up, her face excited, and asked:

“How is the situation?”

“It’s March.”

The messenger shook his head:

“He failed to break through, his body was counterattacked by the potion, and he is currently unconscious, but it is not life-threatening.”

“…I see.” The excitement on Lula’s face slowly faded, and she nodded:

“Let the physician treat him, and after he wakes up, arrange for him to recuperate. Don’t worry about anything else.”

“Yes.”

The messenger responded.

Karl opened his eyes, his expression unchanged.

The Frenzy Potion could only increase the chances of breaking through, it was not a panacea, and on the contrary, it had considerable side effects.

It was normal to fail to break through.

Just as the messenger was about to retreat, another person rushed over.

“Madam! Miss!”

“Success!”

The newcomer was ecstatic, shouting loudly:

“Knight Otis successfully broke through after taking the potion, and now he is… already a Grand Knight.”

“Swish!”

Lula’s figure flashed, and she appeared in front of the newcomer:

“What did you say? Say it again!”

“Miss.” The newcomer’s expression changed, and he stammered:

“Knight Otis successfully broke through after taking the potion, and now he is… already a Grand Knight.”

“Good!” Before Lula could speak, Emma, who was sitting in the back, had already shouted loudly and laughed to the sky:

“Haha…”

“Very good!”

“Yes.” Lula’s body trembled slightly, and her voice was hoarse:

“That’s really great!”

“Hoo…”

Taking a deep breath, she said slowly:

“Let Otis rest in peace, don’t rush him to come out, first stabilize his Grand Knight realm.”

“Mr. Karl.”

Turning around, Lula’s eyes lit up:

“We should have a good talk.”

…………

The Dragon King Trading Company had three Super Runes.

The strongest, and only one, was the Super Rune on Dragon King Zimmerman’s body: Dragon King’s Wrath.

Once this rune was activated, it could greatly increase the user’s strength, making it easy to kill enemies above their level.

Zimmerman was able to bring the Dragon King Trading Company to one of the three major forces in the Free Port by himself, and the Dragon King’s Wrath played a vital role.

Of course,

This Super Rune could not be given to Karl.

The second Super Rune was called: Storm, and there was also only one.

This rune could summon a storm, with a very wide attack range, but relatively speaking, its lethality was not as great.

The last one.

Earth Shatter!

It could cause the earth to shake and create a range of spikes, equivalent to a mixed earth and gravity magic.

Its lethality was closely related to the user’s strength. The stronger the user, the greater the power of this rune.

Lula took out a jade box carved with ice crystals and placed it solemnly in front of Karl.

At the same time, she picked up a bottle of Frenzy Potion.

“Go ahead!”

Emma waved her hand:

“Whether you succeed or not, as long as you have tried your best, you will have no regrets.”

“Yes.” Lula nodded:

“Mother.”

She tightened her grip on the potion and slowly retreated.

Karl lowered his head and looked at the jade box in front of him. This special box could preserve the rune for a long time.

Super Rune: Earth Shatter!

This was his choice.

Please collect!!!