Chapter 557: Strict Wives

Chapter 557: Strict Wives

Julius had been stuck at mid-stage Rank Two for quite some time.

Although he had enough experience and resources, he lacked a complete cultivation technique and a clear path forward.

Of course, House Grantt would not follow exactly the battle qi technique that Sein provided.

After all, the Violet Flame Battle Qi was their hallmark.

For squires below Rank One, transitioning from this battle qi to another would not pose a significant issue, as the costs involved were minimal.

However, for Julius, Jeremy, and others at higher ranks, the potential losses and costs would be prohibitive.

Numerous concerns also needed to be addressed—What if the technique was flawed or fake? What if it proved incompatible with the constitution of House Grantt’s members?

Thus, Julius decided to spend some time studying this top-tier battle qi technique from Sein.

He aimed to integrate its meridian expansion and qi circulation methods into the Violet Flame Battle Qi technique.

In the Magus World, all battle qi techniques were creations of human ingenuity.

Julius and the others had yet to realize this, but the journey of every Rank Four Knight was uniquely challenging.

Each battle qi technique beyond Rank Four was distinct, crafted specifically for its creator, and often incompatible even with direct descendants.

Sein nodded in agreement with Julius’ strategy.

He too believed that adopting someone else’s battle qi technique was imprudent. Instead, studying it and refining an existing method to create something uniquely personal was the wiser approach.

However, the research required to refine a battle qi technique was not a task that could be completed overnight.

The complexity of such an endeavor could surpass even Sein's experimental research.

With his limited knowledge of battle qi techniques, Sein found himself unable to provide substantial assistance.

Thus, the task of enhancing the Violet Flame Battle Qi fell primarily to Julius.

After all, Julius was the founder of House Grantt.

***

“By the way, I’ve got some Giant Thunder Lizard meat, would you care to have it?” Kodak called from his ward, trying to change the subject.

“Thanks, but no thanks. Giant Thunder Lizard meat is too dry. I’ve got better options,” Samson replied, declining the offer with a shake of its massive head before it departed with Sein and Julius.

Catching up to Sein, the lion sneakily whispered, “It seems like all the knights I know who married female knights of the same rank end up being controlled by their wives. I’m guessing Sterk will end up the same way eventually.”

His comment almost suggested to Sein that his own future could be similarly challenging.

This made Sein wonder if the male knights of the Magus World tended to marry female knights of a lower rank not only because higher-ranking females were rare but also to avoid being overly controlled.

After all, male knights often led messy private lives, fueled by their robust constitutions and high libidos which constantly drove their desires.

In contrast, the female knights tended to be more faithful partners.

From a historical and cultural perspective, the women of the Magus World tended to adhere to more traditional roles.

“I’m glad I’m a magic lion! I can choose to mate with as many lionesses as I want! Ah, this reminds me of those bitches I met in the magic forest last forest. I’m gonna make them beg for mercy when I return next time!” Samson muttered with a vicious look on its face.

Julius’ increase in strength could bring considerable benefits to the Reverse Winged Lion King as well.

It seemed they had formed a pact, one that bound them to prosper together and suffer together.

Hence, Samson was genuinely elated that Julius had acquired a demigod-level battle qi technique.

Meanwhile, Sein could only press his hand to his forehead in exasperation as he listened to Samson’s antics.

***

With Julius’ help, Sein was assigned to a five-story high magic tower in the central-west part of the Thunder Marsh camp.

Typically, a tower of this size was meant to man by at least two spellcasters.

Its primary functions included defense and the detection of unusual elemental fluctuations in the vicinity of the camp.

However, given the scarcity of spellcasters on the Thunderfall World’s battlefield, this magic tower was provisionally assigned to Sein in the absence of other available mages.

On top of that, Sein was also granted access to the three other nearby magic towers.

The fortress camp had suggested that he inspect them to ensure their functionalities were intact and operational.