Chapter 71: At Last, It Was Time to Begin the Second Advancement
The so-called pain and happiness, that's exactly how Loria is feeling right now!
The soreness of muscles, the tiredness of the body, the burning sensation in the lungs...
All kinds of strange sensations mixed together, not only did they not make her want to stop and rest, but they actually made her more excited.
This body, in a certain sense, is really marvelous.
"Most people don't like exercising because when they start exercising, they only get negative feedback, like feeling tired and experiencing pain. But I am different!"
Blessed with the talent of optimism, Loria felt happier and more comfortable the more she swung her sword. It even felt more comfortable than simply doing joyful activities.
If it weren't for the guildmaster thinking that training should be balanced, she would have pushed herself to the point where her legs trembled and she couldn't lift them anymore.
However, when it came to training, Miss Female Knight felt a bit frustrated.
The guildmaster said to show no mercy, and true to her word, she didn't show any mercy at all.
Even though she had done her best to resist the guildmaster's attacks, the massive gap in strength made it impossible for her to even perceive the guildmaster's sword movements.
As the sword shadows swept in like a fierce storm, her defensive moves crumbled in an instant.
If it hadn't been for the guildmaster's mercy, she would have at least torn her clothes and ended up as a battle-worn female knight wearing a pile of tattered rags, and then she would have fallen to the ground with a thud.
"If it were someone else being trained by the guildmaster like this, they would probably have been unhappy long ago, and maybe even started a fight directly with the guildmaster."
This was a problem.
Loria slightly understood why the guildmaster had been in Creek Town for over a year but still didn't have any friends.
Not only because she held a high position, but also because she always had a forbidding expression on her face that kept people away.
Even if someone tried to approach her, they would be driven away by her serious disposition.
"Guildmaster is what a person like me, who has become ta in this manner, can truly appreciate and be happy to associate with."
Loria shook her head.
No matter how others saw the guildmaster, she didn't mind. After all, she thought the guildmaster was pretty great.
These days, it's not easy to find a wealthy and influential lady. You have to firmly grasp them to be successful!
Loria took another look at the ID card placed on her pillow.
After practicing for two hours, her abilities remained the same for the time being.
"If I were to fight against the tree spirit with this level of skill, there is no way I would be able to complete the 'Adventurer's Certificate' event. I might even end up getting tangled in vines and branches, enduring a merciless torment."
Loria imagined what it would be like after she was defeated in battle and resolutely shook her head.
That kind of scene seemed quite thrilling, but she refused. After all, she wasn't some kind of freak.
"I still need to keep improving my strength, ideally increasing my endurance to above 70. This way, even if my other abilities are lacking, I can still lead the team and create a favorable environment for my teammates to deal damage."
Loria, too, had great ambitions.
She didn't want to be just a succubus knight who only handled logistics.
Even as a succubus, she aspired to become the irresistible Succubus Queen, whom nobody could resist.
Loria rolled over.
The newly purchased massager gently vibrated over the tired parts of her body, making her comfortably hum and stretch lazily.
The effect of this thing was really good. As long as she kept using it, Miss Knight believed that her endurance would definitely skyrocket in the following days.
However...
"Guildmaster" she said angrily, "I just can't seem to grasp the guildmaster's sword techniques!"
Loria made a special request to the guildmaster to break down the sword techniques for a slower explanation, but even so, she only managed to learn the basics.
In the guildmaster's hands, the sword techniques were capable of effortlessly cleaving through metal and gold. However, in her own hands, they were only effective against wooden objects.
"Darn it, isn't there something in this world that can make you smarter?"
Feeling frustrated for a while, Loria finally relaxed completely.
For now, let's not think about these things.
The immediate task was to quickly venture into the simulator, raise endurance from 48 points to 51 points, in order to proceed with the second job change.
A while ago, she made a very detailed plan for exploring Creek Town.
Now, Vita, the junior sister in school, and Miss Sister in the church, have all been explored by her. Although there are still many hidden secrets to uncover, the chances of achieving new accomplishments by exploring new paths are certainly higher.
In Loria's eyes, the so-called new path was none other than Miss Plump Sheep, Yukihime, who had a strong desire to become the Adventure Queen!
"From the previous simulation, it can be seen that Miss Plump Sheep's background must be extraordinary, and her family is right in Claren City. If something really happened between them, she would definitely be arrested by her family. Even if she didn't get beaten to death on the spot, her future would probably not turn out well."
However, after all, it was just in the simulator, so she didn't need to have too many worries.
If Miss Plump Sheep's family really catches her, she might even unlock new achievements, like "Succubus Lights the Lantern," "Succubus Soaks in the Pigpen," and "Succubus Rides a Wooden Donkey."
Before the actual mission, Loria formulated her plan of action.
Compared to the guildmaster and Vita, Miss Plump Sheep was special.
She had just entered the world as a naive and foolish girl, even using the knight's code from adventure novels as a guide for her actions. Such a girl was easily deceived.
But on the other hand, her naivety often led her to stubbornly cling to her own beliefs.
"She considers me her idol now. If it was someone else, maybe I could use my idol status to get a plate of stir-fried noodles, but she definitely wouldn't accept this impure relationship."
So, we should take it slowly.
Like dealing with the guildmaster, directly by sitting on her lap, was definitely not going to work.
Let's transition from a simple idol-fan relationship to a teammate relationship.
Loria remembered that Miss Plump Sheep had been looking for teammates to go on adventures with these past few days.
Her magical power is very strong, and she knows a lot of magic, but because she only stands still and attacks foolishly in one place. Because of this, not many people are willing to accept her, and even if she is teamed up with, she will be quickly kicked out of the team.
Yes.
As long as she can be protected, she can transform into a super powerful fixed turret. But it's not easy to protect her.
Adventurers risk their lives in adventures. Instead of looking for such a turret, it is better to find a few reliable and normal teammates.
"At this moment, it was my turn to come on stage again. Getting hit, that's something I'm really good at, and I'm not afraid of getting hit either!"
Loria naturally wished to have a normal wizard teammate, but such wizards were highly sought after. She admired them, but they didn't fancy her, being a succubus warrior.
"Let's go on an adventure with Miss Plump Sheep this time in the simulation, and see what kind of person she really is, while also brushing up on some skills."
It's not just through indulging in adult content that you can enhance your abilities, fighting can achieve the same result too.
Upon careful consideration, it's true that "adult content" can also be seen as a form of battle, albeit with some differences in the way the battle is fought and the places where it occurs, compared to conventional combat.
"In the game world, I make friends and I stand up to the wicked creatures. This time, I want to be a true knight of justice, rather than relying on seduction to win, like those succubus knights!"
Charge ahead!
Loria reached out and gently tapped the simulator, initiating the second simulation for the day.
Because she had made a decision beforehand, she immediately rushed over to the guildmaster in the simulation to express that she no longer wanted to be a secretary, but instead desired to embark on adventurous training for self-improvement.
The guildmaster agreed and, to her surprise, the next morning the guildmaster thoughtfully handed her a set of carefully curated adventurer's tips.
Indeed, she was a remarkable guildmaster.
Loria found Miss Plump Sheep and expressed her desire to embark on an adventure together. Miss Plump Sheep nodded excitedly.
Who says a duo isn't an adventurers' team?
After purchasing various medicines and props, the two of them embarked on an adventure journey.
Although they both had severe academic weaknesses as adventurers, at least they were a combination of a D-rank adventurer and an E-rank adventurer. In the early stages of their adventure, they made rapid progress and had not suffered a single defeat.
But as their fame grew, the situation began to change.
The monsters weren't going to sit idly by, so they organized several ambushes against them.
Although in the previous encounters they had narrowly escaped danger, in the final encounter, the tree spirit personally intervened. Despite Loria's valiant efforts, her chest was directly struck, causing her ribs to shatter and resulting in excessive blood loss, ultimately leading to her demise.
"Despicable tree spirit, don't be arrogant! You are colluding with the Hidden Leader, plotting against me. I will surely defeat you and turn your body into firewood!"
Loria was filled with uncontrollable anger.
The simulation results were not entirely satisfactory, but the attribute rewards were indeed real. Especially this time, she gained 2 points of endurance in the simulation.
"Keep going and don't give up!"
Loria was filled with excitement as her endurance had reached 50 points. She was just one step away from leveling up.
Just a little more effort and she would reach 1 point of endurance!
And so, after persisting until midnight, Loria managed to obtain a skill advancement card. She elevated her level of "In all seriousness" to 2. After that, she successfully completed two consecutive simulations. Finally, Loria achieved her long-awaited goal.
[Endurance 52]
Even a little higher than her goal.
The gleaming golden letters left Loria breathless.
"Finally, I can change my job!"
She had been looking forward to this for many days.
Last time when she changed her job to become a Shield Knight, her multiple skills and talents were enhanced, and she also gained a new skill.
With this second job change, she believed she would surely obtain more benefits.
"Let me see what profession I can turn into this time!"
Loria's eyes shimmered with an unusual red glow.
She took out her identity card and tapped on the career suggestion. Instantly, rows of text popped up.
[After a long period of training, you have become very resilient. Now, you can choose a new profession.]
[After assessing your talents and attributes, the most suitable profession for you is...]
[1. Epic Geisha]
[2. Shame-Powered Female Warrior]
[3.Great Shield Knight]
[4. The Mighty Sword Knight]
[Note: The ranking is in order.]
[If you want to have an easier life, it is suggested to transform into an epic geisha. You can become stronger just by lying down, and you can improve 24 hours a day!]
[If you want to improve in battles, it is recommended to become a Shame-Powered Female Warrior. Don't let your innate talents go to waste!]
"Is this occupation of being a geisha a challenge for me? Will I become a legendary geisha once I reach the third level?"
Loria was speechless.
Now she was in a great situation and had no need to become a geisha at all.
Even if she were truly forced into a hopeless situation and had no choice but to rely on becoming a geisha to make a living, she didn't need to fully transition into this occupation.
Isn't it just being a geisha? She could easily become one by lying down there, she was familiar with it, no need for rehearsal at all.
"Let me look at other professions. The second one is Shame... Shame-Powered Female Warrior. What kind of peculiar profession is this?!"
Loria got up directly from the bed, letting the massager hanging on her thigh buzz.
