Slam.

As the spiritual points of light converged, Galen's consciousness began to sink uncontrollably.

It was as if he had come to the deepest part of his consciousness.

It was peering into the entire body from within.

"Is it similar to the meditative state of a spellcaster."

Galen analyzed the feelings of the moment and wasn't alarmed by the novel experience.

The proficiency of a skill determined the probability of success in promotion.

To an onlooker, the risk of failure was extremely high for a reverse promotion.

For a guy like Galen, whose skill proficiency was so high that he had even realized the Ultimate Upanishad on his own, it wasn't a problem at all.

It wasn't a problem at all.

Shield Block ...

Shield Throw ...

Firm Pace ...

Instinctive Defense ...

Taunt ...

Five light clusters appeared in his consciousness.

Except for the last "Taunt" skill, which was acquired through the primary scroll.

The rest were all skills that Galen had finally mastered after grueling exercises.

At this moment, they were presented in front of Galen in an objective and concrete form.

Which one to choose?

"In order to be in the Screening Tournament and achieve the Winner's Reward, it definitely won't do to just play defense."

Galen had a decision.

Shield Throw - Promotion!

Spiritual points of light madly poured into the light cluster representing "Shield Throw".

I don't know how long it took.

Galen, who had been standing still since he stepped onto the altar, opened his eyes.

A piece of information appeared in his mind out of nowhere:

[Name: Slam - Shield Throw]

[Rank: Intermediate]

[Domain: Basic, Offense]

[Source: Shield Throw fused with Slamming trait]

When an adventurer's skill is promoted, in addition to the original ability being increased.

There is also a probability that some of the characteristics will be extracted from the scroll skill and fused to strengthen it.

This probability is not affected by skill proficiency.

The fact that he was able to successfully fuse was purely due to the help of the Goddess of Luck.

With a smile on his face, Galen was looking forward to tomorrow's Screening Tournament.

Holding on to the idea that taking the benefits and leaving right away would seem too rude.

Galen dabbled in a dinner inside the public house.

And packed a few after-dinner desserts with unique flavors.

Only then did he bid farewell to the hospitable Ivo-chan.

At the speed of an after-dinner stroll, he headed towards the small inn several streets away.

Passing by a defense store, Galen had a whim.

Spending five silver coins, he purchased a, small round shield of the kind he had used before.

"Try the effect of the skill upgrade."

Garen grabbed the edge of the shield, staggered his feet, twisted his waist and hips, and threw the shield with his arm towards the midair where the night was thick.

Even the small wooden round shield itself didn't expect that it would one day fly so high.

The round shield whirred and rotated, drawing an "8" trajectory in the air against common sense, and finally returned steadily to Galen's hand.

The owner of the defense store, who was drying his rice, was so shocked that he dropped his spoon.

When a decent person threw his shield, it was the limit if it turned once in the air.

Galen's Shield Throw could turn in the air twice.

Galen's upgraded shield throw can draw an "8" in the sky. ...

In addition, the shield can accelerate twice in the air while flying.

It was also known as the "Slam" feature.

"It's a very comprehensive enhancement... After upgrading the skill, the characteristics given to it can't be compensated for by skill."

Galen, who had finally mastered an intermediate skill.

He had a deeper understanding of the current era, the power system of the adventurers.

Galen spent another eight silver coins and purchased a new arm armor and helmet.

Completing this cheap suit once again.

Returning to his hotel room, Galen didn't give up his daily workout just because he was going to participate in the Screening Tournament tomorrow.

Because of being burdened with a certain special bloodline.

Galen's body recovery ability was extremely strong.

This was not only reflected in the speed at which injuries healed.

It also included the rapid metabolism of lactic acid by the muscles.

The cardiopulmonary system's superb tolerance to strenuous exercise.

As well as the enhancement of various aspects such as the repair ability of the transverse striated muscle.

Galen, who possessed this physique, didn't need to worry about the workout load at all.

He only needed to work out desperately with sufficient nutrition.

It was fine to leave such things as getting stronger to time.

The high intensity workout continued until eleven o'clock at night.

Galen, who had finally exhausted his physical strength, wrestled himself onto the bed.

He entered a deep sleep in less than a minute.

...

Early the next morning.

After a night's sleep, Galen's physical strength had fully recovered.

He left the hotel and finished enjoying a high-calorie breakfast for three people in a cafe on the corner.

When he had enough to eat and drink, Galen arrived at the Adventurer's Guild.

The kite-shaped shield, which had been repaired, was also retrieved by Galen on his way.

The number of people who came to participate in the screening tournament was only a little more than yesterday.

Galen lined up for a long time before finally standing in front of the counter.

The person who received him was still the same staff member from yesterday.

Seeing Galen running over again early in the morning.

The Guild Miss was also helpless, but still patiently explained:

"I'm really sorry sir, the rules of the screening tournament are just like that, it's really not something I can change ..."

Galen waved his hand and interrupted, "I know, it takes an intermediate level adventurer to participate in the second round well, I already am."

"You already are?" The guild miss was a bit puzzled, Byron Town also didn't have the custom of drinking morning wine ah.

Galen said, "Help me apply for the adventurer rating test."

Half an hour later.

Galen, who had completed the rating assessment, once again came to the counter.

Handing the adventurer badge to the guild lady.

The color of Galen's badge had changed from black iron to brass.

Really promoted to intermediate level adventurer?

The Guild Sister's face was in disbelief.

Could someone really be promoted to an intermediate level adventurer overnight?

If he had this resource, why didn't he promote before?

Combined with the fact that the other party had queued up several times, all of which were exclusively picking their side of the counter.

The Guild Miss had reason to believe that this uncle was looking for a chance to hit on her.

Although he's a bit old, he's quite handsome ...

"What are the rules for the second round of the screening tournament, and where does it take place?" Galen asked.

He didn't realize that he had already been labeled as a "quality suitor"!

"Ohhh, the second round of the screening match, will take place in the open-air arena outside the guild, your match time is at 2:00 p.m., please arrive early."

The Guild Miss said, handing Galen the eighty-two bracelet with the re-entered information.

"For the second round of the screening match, you will be matched with members of one of the three major adventuring groups by drawing lots. Defeat the matched opponent and you will be considered to have passed the second round of screening."

Very simple and rough rules.

Challenge someone from the Three Great Adventure Groups one-on-one.

If you win, you will naturally be recognized. Receive the qualification to join the opening team.

If they lost, they would honestly stay at the periphery of the underground palace and pick up trash.

"The competition has already started, so it's good to go and take an early look since I have nothing to do anyway."

Galen arrived at the open-air arena attached to the Adventurer's Guild.

Excluding prospective contestants like Galen.

The rest of the people who wanted to enter the arena to watch the matches would still have to shell out a course of ticket money.

Looking at the crowd of adventurers, they angrily cursed the three big adventuring groups while shelling out money for the tickets.

Galen had to admit that these people were really good at making money.