"Steel Skin Technique" and "Iron Bone Technique" are all high-level secret techniques.

The former attaches great importance to defense and takes into account physical fitness, and the latter attaches importance to physical fitness and takes into account defense, which is very much in line with the development trend of Dean's strength, physique, and defense.

And "Resting Technique" is because of the storage of [Concentration Breath Holding Technique], and after Dean deliberately said a word, he was unexpectedly discovered.

Of course, compared to the high-level "Steel Book" and "Iron Bone Technique", the "Resting Technique", which is only an auxiliary secret technique, is only exchanged for the most inconspicuous one among the twenty-seven shops, and moreover, 20,000 Kimptons are also posted to Dean for this.

However, even so, the little lord was unusually happy.

After all, it was too cost-effective to exchange something that was not too valuable in his opinion for a small gold mine.

"Steelskin" and "Iron Bone" are all similar situations.

Even, according to Lauder's detailed description, these two guys with high-level secret techniques are almost the same as ordinary people, even knights.

However, it is precisely because of such a guy that he will take out the original secret technique passed down from his ancestors.

That's right, whether it's "Steel Skin", "Iron Bone" or "Resting Technique", they are all the original secret techniques written by the original creators.

To put it simply, Dean can rely on XP to 'eat books'.

So, Dean didn't feel any more upset at the Merry County King's refusal.

After all, the three original secret techniques in front of him were already satisfying to Dean.

What's more, there were still six of the twenty-seven shops that were not traded, and those two caravans. It attracts real big shots.

"Although [the power of the brute elephant] is very exciting to me. But...... I don't think those two big guys will let me down! ”

Dean said with a smile.

"The Secretary of State for War and the Minister of the Exchequer. They have been fighting openly and secretly - the position of the prime minister of Emerald has always been their goal...... Dean, you need to be careful! ”

Grand Duke Swordsman reminded Dean.

"Of course, I'm just for the secret arts, the secret inheritance, and I won't participate in their fight!"

Dean nodded, affirmatively.

With the looming Blood Moon War, Dean is also involved in the power struggle between the two families, which is the act of idiocy.

After the Grand Duke swordsman rested for a while, when Lauder reported that someone had come to identify the secret arts. The swordsman had to get up and leave.

And when there was only one person left, Dean began to take out the parchment that he had prepared long ago and copy the three secret spells in front of him.

After a full hour, all three secret techniques were transcribed.

Dean picked up the three secret arts, and took the lead in choosing the options that appeared on the "Resting Technique"-

[Yes/Do you consume 5XP to learn resting?] 】

"Yes!"

[The host already has the Concentration Breath-Holding Technique...... Resting Technique Blended into Concentration Breath Holding......]

[Concentration Breath Hold Level Increase ......]

[Concentration Breath Hold Lv4 (Broken): A simplified method from wizard meditation; Effect: When stationary, gain +0.4 Perception Judgment Blessing, and +0.60/min Vitality Recovery Speed

[Special Option: One Solidified Level 0 Trick Spell Slot]

(Solidified spells require knowledge of spell construction, or spell scrolls)

(Note 1: The maximum level of this skill has been reached)

A flurry of tips. began to manifest.

And when the option to solidify the spell slot appeared, Dean couldn't help but let out a sigh - everything was as he expected. As the level of [Concentration Breath Holding] increases, spell slots will naturally appear.

However, the spell bit of the trick is obviously not up to Dean's ideal Cheng dù.

However, the original speculation has been proven, and it just needs to continue.

The choice of the spell slot, Dean did not do it immediately, but looked at the options of "Steel Skin" and "Iron Bone"-

[Yes/No consumes 50XP to learn the Steelskin]

"Yes!"

[Lv1: Forged by secret methods, the body is like wrapped in steel; Effect: +0.1 Constitution, +0.3 Firmness, Special Effect: Steel Body (Gain +0.5 advantage in defense judgment due to skin specificity)】

[Yes/No consumes 50XP to learn Iron Bone]

"Yes!"

[Iron Bone Lv1: Forge with a secret method to make bones look like fine iron forging: Effect: Constitution +0.3, Solidity +0.1; Effect: Iron Bone (Because of the specificity of the bones, gain +0.5 advantage when defending judgment)]

[Lv1 for Steelskin, Lv1 for Iron Bones, and Lv4 for Stone Surgery can be fused......]

[Yes/No Fusion?] 】

The option that reappeared made Dean squint.

Dean has a certain guess about the fusion of [Steel Skin Technique] and [Iron Bone Technique], but the [Stone Body Technique] can also be fused into it, which makes Dean a little surprised.

After all, according to the name of the secret art, the [Stone Body Technique] should be fused with the [Mountain Spirit Power], after all, it all carries the attributes of the earth.

However, this did not affect Dean's choice -

"Yes!"

[Lv1 Steelskin, Lv1, Lv4 Fusion ......]

【Diamond Body (Defective) Lv2

[Vajra Body Lv2 (Broken): A special change appears in your body, even if it is not complete now; Effect: +0.6 Constitution, +0.6 Solidity, Effect: Impregnable Lv2 (On Defense Judgment, your team gains +1.0 advantage)]

(Skill Defect, Level Cap 4)

"It's a mutilation? Lv2→3 need 300XP? ”

Dean looked at the [Vajra Body] after the fusion of two high-level secret techniques and one medium secret technique, and the special mark surprised him.

And when he saw that the XP consumed was only a little less than that of [Mountain Spirit], Dean's surprise was even worse.

After all, the difficulty of cultivating the [Power of the Mountain] was obvious.

However, [Vajra Body] Dean had not heard of it.

In fact, even the Grand Duke is a master of swordsmanship. Nor can he master the myriad mysteries of Goddez. It doesn't have to be Dean; But. Dean, who has a systematic introduction, can judge the merits of a secret technique in more detail than the chief swordsman.

"Physique and sturdiness are equally important, and the special effect is defense judgment - is it a secret technique that focuses on defense?"

Dean thought quietly.

When he thought of the giant's natural defensive power, Dean naturally made a choice-

[Consumes 300XP, Diamond Body (Broken) Lv2→ Lv3]

[Consumes 600XP, Diamond Body (Defective) Lv3→ Lv4]

[Vajra Body Lv4 (Broken): A special change appears in your body, even if it is not complete now; Effect: Constitution +1.7, Fortity +1.4, Effect: Impregnable Lv4 (Defense Judgment. Gain +2.0 advantage, when your defense decision exceeds the opponent's attack decision, the opponent will be hit back according to the percentage of your defense decision - the opponent's attack decision)]

(Percentage Attack Damage, based on your own Attack Power)

(Note 1: Special option is CON +0.4)

(Note 2: This skill limit has been reached)

The consumption of 900XP immediately brought the incomplete [Vajra Body] to the upper limit of its current level.

"A strong enough defense judgment to be able to counter-injure?"

When Dean saw the special effect of [King Kong Body] Lv4 [Solid] clearly, he couldn't help but widen his eyes.

With his physique of 11.94 at the moment, it is about 1.19 when converted into solidity.

In addition, the 1.4 solidity of [Diamond Body] itself, and the advantage of +2.0 at [Impregnable Lv4]. and Dragon Swordsmanship. Indomitable].

His base defense has reached around 5.

It doesn't seem high, but under the effect of this defense value. Dean can already guarantee that he is no longer afraid of the sharpness of normal weapons and low-magic weapons.

After all, in terms of sharpness alone, even the sharpness of the [Dragon's Head Sword] itself is only 3+.

Of course, this is only sharpness, and it does not count his own strength and special judgment, but it is enough to make Dean feel a little excited.

He seemed to see himself, rushing left and right in the midst of thousands of troops, and after the enemy's attack fell on him, it was the appearance of the enemy falling to the ground one after another.

"Aren't you afraid of group battles?"

Silently, a special glow began to appear in Dean's slitted eyes, and he seemed to have found another path that was different from others.

Of course, this is just the beginning.

Some areas still need to be continuously improved.

But, at least, Dean sees more hope.

……

In the evening, just as Lauder was preparing dinner for Dean and Dean invited Lenny to dinner, the two carriages began to enter Horntown.

After the family crest belonging to the Minister of War and the Minister of Finance on the carriage, the guards of Horntown did not delay in the slightest, and quickly informed Lauder.

And Lauder didn't delay and walked into the restaurant where Dean and Leni were.

Looking at Lauder who walked in, Leni said softly-

"Go ahead!"

Leni, who accompanied Dean to inspect the territory, was still a little lazy at this time, but she didn't stop Dean, nor did she complain, just said softly.

Glancing apologetically, Dean kissed Leni on the forehead.

Then, walk briskly in the direction of the hall.

"My lord, the patriarchs of the Wolf and Custer families are here!"

Lauder whispered.

Patriarch of the Wolf family, Minister of War of Emerald.

Patriarch of the Kuster family, Chancellor of the Exchequer of Emerald.

Belonging to the Emerald Capital, outside the royal family, the most powerful family - of course, this 'outside the royal family' is a more subtle statement.

It is a saying that the Grand Duke of Jade is counted in it.

"Hmm!"

Nodding, Dean walked in slowly.

His gaze scanned the hall and the two people standing—

One was a few years old, with gray hair, but his waist was straight.

The other was in the prime of life, with very thick hair and beard, and the wide robe could not hide the fat, strong body, and an imposing momentum appeared on this gentleman all the time.

After a brief identification, Dean identified the former Erman. Kuster and the latter Delong. Wolfe's identity.

And looking at the appearance of the two of them standing in a corner of the hall more than ten feet apart, Dean, who knew it, didn't have any doubts, and walked between the two of them like this.

"Good evening, Your Excellencies!"

Dean said.

PS Second Update~

After leaving the hospital, I went straight to the pet store to buy dog food......

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