Way of Overlord
Chapter 254: Horse

Chapter 254: Horse

Around him, the area is empty. Barren. A sword intent seems to linger in the area, sword marks all over the empty land.

There is no green grass, no pebbles and no dust.

When he makes his last moves, the grass dissipated like it was cut by a thousand swords, the pebbles turns to ashes, the wind blows and pushes it away and the world become calm.

"It was like I was grasping something" he thought to himself.

Then he checks his status window and he was shocked to discover something

"My Swordsmanship has improved" he thought to himself. Even if he didn’t check it, he felt it that somehow his swordsmanship has improved.

It was like he has been practicing the sword for countless of years.

Aeryon rank in swordsmanship has become apprentice level when he check the status window.

He felt like it is about time.

He had used many swords move during the battle of Nurshira while he was attacking Nurshira.

He also felt that his Archery and Horsemanship is about to increase.

There is this instinct like a feeling of breaking through but not quite

That is why he wanted to focus on his passive skill today.

He thinks it would take only a little bit more training for him to breakthrough to next rank.

Aeryon then swing his sword again and this time he could feel a definite change.

"Hoh!" he mutters while smiling.

He felt like the hand holding the sword feel more natural and the sword become lighter. And when he makes a swing, the next move after that is vividly is in his mind already.

Where to swing and where to move.

That is the feeling he is feeling right now

"The sword is done. For now, it is enough" he mutters.

Now, he could focus on other passive skill. He look at his status window again and his eyes focus on one of the passive skills

"Archery" he thought to himself.

There is another reason why he goes so far away from the tribe to reach here.

He wanted to promote one of his classes.

He could choose another class but Aeryon believe that for now, he should focus in improving his classes first.

The reason why he did not use any of his class ability card is because he doesn’t think he needed it yet.

Maybe he would get low level skill if he uses it now.

Or he could use it to synthesizes a better and more powerful skill

Aeryon did not need to rely on the system strengthening method so much because he had a large army.

This is the correct way of how to use this system. At least to him, this is the way he uses the system.

As long as it work, it is good.

The safest way. The most efficient way

Instead of improving individually, surround shelf with protectors and he could become the strongest person in the world even without lifting a finger.

Aeryon always adhere to the work smarter not harder.

Right now, he wanted to promote one of his classes. And the class he chooses is the Archer

"Generate a promotion quest for Archer class" He thought in his mind and then a few second later, a sound echoes in his mind

[Promotion Quest Generated]

[Finish Generating]

Tting!

The sound of notification sounded in Aeryon mind and a quest popup appears in front of his eyes.

[There is many promotions path for this Class. Please choose one of them to proceed]

"Huh?|

Aeryon is slightly puzzled

the last time he activated promotion class, it did not have such message

"open the choices"

[Bowman] Longbowman [Marksman [ Crossbow Sniper] [Mounted Archer [Archer Knight]

There is so many. Aeryon look at all of these classes and read the description.

He look at it and he sighed.

If he could he want to pick everything.

[Mounted Archer] he finally picked. The other promotion is also good for him. But Mounted Archer is the logical conclusion

Because he is already a mounted archer and what is the Marynku is most known about. It is not only their accuracy but also their ability to use archer while on horseback

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[Class Promotion Quest: Archer to Mounted Archer]

You have become an Archer. Your archer skill is good but it could be better. You have chosen to become a Mounted Archer

A Mounted Archer is a skilled and mobile ranged combatant who excels at delivering precise and deadly shots from horseback.

This class merges the agility of a mounted warrior with the marksmanship of an archer, making them formidable on the battlefield.

If you manage to successfully promote your class, some of the key abilities that would be unlocked would be Mounted Precision, Hit and Run tactics, Mounted Evasion, Swift Mounting and Dismounting, Mounted Archery Stances and you would also be rewarded with a few equipment to complement your promoted class.

[Quest Objective]

Your tribe is strong and large. But there is a lack of master archer in your army. You, having proven your marksmanship in archery should undergoes this quest to become a better archer and contribute to the tribe and elevate your skills.

Forge an understanding with your mount

[your mount is now bonded to you by the power of the system]

To become a mounted archer, you must embark on a trial.

1] Hunt one hundred animals using your archery skill while being on horseback.

2] Capture ten horses of a different tribe.

3] Seek the Spirit of the Great Steppe and uses this to enhance your horse.

4] Spend time bonding with your horse to forge trust and understanding.

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Reward:

The archer is not only bestowed with the title of Mounted Archer but also gains a unique enchanted bow, crafted from the wood of the Ancient Woods that used to thrive in the lands of the Great Steppe

Additionally, the mystical bond with the horse provides a permanent increase in mobility and agility when engaged in mounted combat.

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Victory condition : Fulfill at least two of the mission to succeed. [After two mission is completed you could hand in the quest]

Failure condition :Surrendering to the quest.

: Having your bonded horse killed.

: You die.

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Aeryon look at the quest and he was quite shocked to be honest.

"This is quite different" he look at the condition and sighed a bit.

"It is a bit hard" he thought to himself. But he is quite sure he could hunt one hundred animals. There is many such animal all over the Great Steppe.

He could hunt snakes and even scorpions and small things. The system did not really specify the kind of animal that he needs to hunt

But there are things that made him feel weird.

Hunting one hundred animals is fine. Capture ten horses of a different tribe, maybe it is just something to test his mettle and his ability to steal.

Maybe it has something to do with stealth. But, it was the third mission that slightly shook him.

Seek the Spirit of the Great Steppe?

What is this? And how will this enhance his horse?

"What is the Spirit of the Great Steppe? And how should I find it?" Aeryon doesn’t even have a clue.

As for the fourth mission, how to spend time boding with his horse?

"Should I continue giving my horse food? Or should I let my horse play around a bit more?" Aeryon does feel a sense of camaraderie with his horse

This horse follows him in most battle. He has other horses of course but Aibou is his partner.

This is the horse that accompanied him and the one he is most familiar with.

"And what does it mean that the horse is bonded to me by the system?"

Aeryon seems to be asking himself. He then walk toward his horse and he saw nothing different about his horse

He shakes his head and was about to continue perusing his quest window before he suddenly halted his step

"It could not be.....? Right?" he seems to be doubting something. He look at his horse and then mutters

"Status window" the moment he said this, a status window popped out. But it is not Aeryon status window that popped in front of his face.

But Aibou status window.

His horse now has status window

Aibou neighed as he looks at Aeryon for a few second before it averted its gaze and continue eating the grass

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[Horse Name] - Aibou

Level: 10

Health: 90/100

Stamina: 120/150

Speed: 40 km/h

Agility: 80

Endurance: 70

Lifespan Left: 5 years

Bond Level: 2

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Abilities:

Gallop: Aibou can reach top speeds in open terrain, providing a bonus to travel time.

Evasive Maneuvers: Allows the horse to dodge incoming attacks during combat, reducing damage taken.

Mounted Archery Support: Enhances the rider’s accuracy and damage when engaging in mounted archery.

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Traits:

Loyal Companion: Aibou has a deep bond with its rider, granting a bonus to resist fear and panic effects.

Equipment:

Saddle

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"So, it is like this"

"Is it better that it is bonded into the system or is it better if they are not?" Aeryon thought to himself.

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