Chapter 4 of 10

Chapter 4

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Merlin was still in a daze, while beside him, Anson said enviously, "Swordsman Pero is really getting stronger. The commotion he caused last time wasn't nearly as big as this. It looks like Swordsman Pero is almost certain to become a second-level Flame Swordsman. People with strong elemental affinity indeed progress very quickly. Swordsman Pero has almost become a second-level Flame Swordsman in just three years, and his cultivation speed is among the best in the Blackwater City church."

"Flame Swordsman?"

Merlin's heart stirred. He had heard Swordsman Pero mention "Elemental Swordsman" several times, but he didn't know what it meant, thinking it was just a title for those who practiced swordsmanship. But now, it seemed that wasn't the case.

Merlin's memories had only partially merged, and many key memories, including those related to Elemental Swordsmen, were still missing. He had no impression of them in his mind. He was eager to know everything about Elemental Swordsmen but knew he couldn't ask directly, as that might raise suspicion.

So, he subtly probed Anson for information. Fortunately, Anson had no suspicions and, being a good friend of Merlin, inadvertently revealed a lot of information.

It turned out that Swordsman Pero was not just any ordinary swordsman but a powerful Elemental Swordsman!

In this world, many people are born with elemental affinity, which allows them to attract the invisible elements around them into their bodies. Once the elements accumulate to a certain level, they can be guided out using special methods, thus unleashing powerful forces. These people are called Elemental Swordsmen.

Of course, not everyone who can guide elements into their bodies necessarily uses a sword. For example, some people with wind elemental affinity, when paired with a strong bow, can become formidable hunters. They are called Elemental Swordsmen because the majority of people in this world use swords.

Swordsman Pero is already a true Flame Swordsman, but people like Cardolong and Mei Xue only have elemental affinity and have not yet been able to fully guide the elements within their bodies. Or, their elemental accumulation is not sufficient, so they are not yet true Elemental Swordsmen.

However, as long as they persist in their cultivation, they have the potential to become powerful Elemental Swordsmen, possessing terrifying strength not inferior to the punch Swordsman Pero just demonstrated.

Learning this, Merlin felt very excited. Such powerful strength—didn't it mean he could also possess it?

But Anson's next words extinguished his hope.

"Merlin, Elemental Swordsmen are very powerful and have a bright future! But we have no elemental affinity and are destined to never become Elemental Swordsmen. You're better off; your sister Mei Xue has a very high fire elemental affinity and has the potential to become a Flame Swordsman. And you are the absolute heir of the Wilson family. Even if things don't go well, you can still become a baron. But me? I have two older brothers, so there's no way I'll become a noble heir..."

Anson's mood was somewhat low, and he fell silent after saying this.

"No elemental affinity..."

Merlin felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over him, and his mood quickly cooled. According to Anson, elemental affinity is the key to becoming an Elemental Swordsman!

Like Swordsman Pero, who has fire elemental affinity, he can guide fire elements into his body, making them his own strength, and ultimately becoming a powerful Flame Swordsman.

Generally, the stronger the elemental affinity, the easier it is to guide elements into the body, thus becoming a swordsman. Depending on the type of element, there are various types of swordsmen, such as Flame Swordsmen, Ice Swordsmen, and Wind Swordsmen.

However, the most noble and promising are the Light Swordsmen. Those with light elemental affinity, once they guide light elements into their bodies, become Light Swordsmen.

Almost every Light Swordsman becomes a guardian swordsman of the Church of Light, receiving support and assistance from the church, and their cultivation speed far exceeds that of other swordsmen.

However, regardless of the type of Elemental Swordsman, elemental affinity is the foundation. Without elemental affinity, one cannot become an Elemental Swordsman. Merlin, Anson, and others belong to the category of those with no elemental affinity.

The people who come to Swordsman Pero to practice swordsmanship are divided into three categories. The first category consists of commoners with no background, each of whom has elemental affinity and is considered to have high talent. They are allowed by the church to come here. If they become Elemental Swordsmen, they will be absorbed by the church and become part of its armed forces. Cardolong is one of the best among them.

The second category consists of noble children, who also have elemental affinity. Compared to commoners, these noble children have a much broader future. Once they become Elemental Swordsmen, their families will send them to larger cities for further training, ensuring a bright future. Mei Xue is one of these people.

The third category consists of people like Merlin and Anson, who are noble children but have no elemental affinity, limiting their future achievements. Although all three categories practice swordsmanship with Swordsman Pero, they are clearly divided, each forming their own small circles.

After a long while, Merlin thought of Cardolong, who had performed well earlier, and asked in a low voice, "How is Cardolong's elemental affinity?"

"Cardolong? His talent is almost the best among all of us because he has light elemental affinity. Once he successfully guides light elements into his body, he will immediately rise to prominence and become a guardian swordsman of the church, with a bright future. Even though he hasn't become an Elemental Swordsman yet, he has already caught the church's attention. Even Swordsman Pero has taken him as a disciple. It's just a matter of time before he becomes an Elemental Swordsman."

Anson finished speaking and glanced at Cardolong in the front row, his eyes filled with envy.

Seeming to notice Merlin's low mood, Anson said in a low voice, "Although Cardolong is a genius, your sister Mei Xue's talent is not bad either. She also has fire elemental affinity, just like Swordsman Pero, so he will certainly teach her diligently. With Mei Xue, your Wilson family will not decline for the next few decades, and your future will be much better than mine."

Merlin's heart stirred. He hadn't realized that his sister Mei Xue's talent was so high. As Anson said, Swordsman Pero's gaze often swept over Cardolong and Mei Xue, closely monitoring their cultivation progress, showing his importance to both of them.

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