Green, who hadn't slept well, was woken up again, but this time it wasn't his father, Green, who woke him. Instead, it was shouts from the outside that jolted him awake.
"kill"
A series of shouts, accompanied by the extremely sensitive word "kill," instantly jolted Green awake from his bed, and he looked around warily.
Old Green had gotten up early and saw Green jump out of bed, a smile appearing on his face.
"There's no war going on. It's just the castle soldiers training. You can take a look." After saying this, Old Green pointed to the window, gesturing for Green to watch.
Green opened the window and peered down. Below the castle, a large contingent of guards was training.
The snow on the training ground had been cleared, revealing the yellow ground, where a squad leader of guards was leading his men in training.
"Kill!" the squad leader shouted, swinging his longsword forward with a fierce slash.
"Kill!" The other guards shouted in unison and made the same slashing motions. Their movements were somewhat clumsy and not very synchronized, but their voices were loud and clear, and they still had a certain imposing presence.
Hearing the guards' shouts and feeling the cold winter wind, Green's last vestiges of sleepiness were driven away.
Seeing the guards training, Green seemed a little excited and wanted to join in the training immediately.
Old Green clearly saw through Green's thoughts.
"Don't train swordsmanship today. Your body hasn't recovered yet. Let's train archery first." Old Green was unaware of Green's extraordinary recovery ability and had been arranging Green's training according to the standards of an ordinary person.
[Peaceful times won't last long; we must speed things up.] Considering the possibility of changing circumstances, Green made a decision.
Green walked over to Old Green and quietly told him about his superhuman regenerative abilities. Upon hearing this, Old Green's eyes widened in astonishment. He scrutinized Green's body, touching it repeatedly with his hands.
After Old Green touched Green's body, he confirmed that Green's mindset had not changed due to the threats he received the previous night, and that he was not trying to deceive himself by learning the breathing technique in advance.
"Green, you are really different from ordinary people. Your body has fully reached the standard. But that's good. You can learn breathing techniques in advance and have more protection in the future."
Upon hearing that Old Green was going to teach him breathing techniques in advance, Green couldn't help but show his excitement.
"Breathing exercises need to be combined with special movements and a calm mind. You've been through too much these past two days, so it's not suitable for you right now. For now, practice archery. Once you've recovered enough, I'll personally teach you."
"Okay, I'll go train first." Green nodded, indicating that he understood, and quickly went to the next room to wash up and prepare for today's training. The castle maids had already prepared the toiletries.
After quickly washing up, Old Green led Green to the training ground.
Green will not train with the guards, as their training is often too rough and can leave hidden injuries, which is not suitable for Green.
Green will train alongside the castle's nobles, the children of Baron Crowe, and some promising young men selected from among them.
Following old Green up the castle's spiral staircase, we headed towards the training grounds. Green had gotten up rather late. Maids bustled about the castle, preparing morning necessities for the noble children.
"Good morning, Mr. Green, Mr. Green!" All the maids would stop what they were doing and greet them respectfully when they saw the two of them.
The maids in the castle were all selected by the butler, Basel. They were all very pretty and gentle and sensible. There were no unruly or wicked maids among them.
Old Green and Green nodded in response, indicating that the other party should continue with their work.
Green and Old Green quickly left the VIP accommodations. Old Green found a squad leader of guards and asked him to take Green to the training grounds. He then turned around and went to find his carriage, intending to go to his quarters in the warehouse to bring some things over.
"Green, you go with this squad leader, he will take you to the training ground."
Seeing that Old Green was followed by two castle guards as he left, confirming that Old Green was safe, Green was relieved of his worries.
Looking back at the squad leader that Old Green introduced, it was a familiar face – it was Calant from last night.
Carant wore a gray-white shirt and gray-black pants. His face showed the vicissitudes of middle age, but Carant was very burly and strong. One glance at him and you knew that he was not someone to be trifled with.
"Thank you for your help, Calant."
"No need to be so polite, Young Master Green." Due to Old Green's special status in the baron's territory, Green was considered an invisible nobleman, and some people would address him as Young Master Green.
Hearing Calant call him that, Green didn't correct him, because it was pointless. In this medieval-like era, with its clear class distinctions, trying to correct someone would only embarrass them.
Led by Calant, Green arrived at the central area of the castle. The castle was circular, and the largest activity area was in the middle, where a large group of young men and women were training.
The sun shone brightly on the ground; it wasn't noon yet, and most areas were still shady. But the snow was completely gone, swept away impeccably. The training ground was circular, with a running track around the perimeter. Some young men and women were running and exercising on it.
In the center of the training area, numerous pieces of equipment were laid out, and several teenagers of similar age to Green were training. Most were practicing swordsmanship with wooden swords. A few were practicing shooting at targets dozens of meters away with standardized wooden bows and arrows. There was no one directing the training.
Carant noticed Green's confusion and explained, "The original instructor was Captain Oss, but as you know what happened last night, everyone will be in charge of their own training today."
"I see." Green understood. "Then I'll train on my own. Old Green has assigned me some training tasks."
"Old Green has come back from the battlefield; his experience is definitely more extensive than ours. Just follow his training plan," Carrant said, showing respect for Old Green. He didn't interfere with Green's training.
Green strode towards the archery area of the training ground. His sudden appearance immediately drew the attention of everyone present.
This training ground, reserved for the children of nobles and selected gifted youths, rarely sees changes in its personnel. The sudden appearance of a newcomer has naturally attracted everyone's attention.
Green did not live inside the castle. This does not mean that few people in the castle knew Green. In fact, the existence of old Green meant that Green's reputation was not low, and the people he knew were certainly the children of the castle's high-ranking officials.
Before Green traveled through time, he would come to the castle for parties every now and then.
However, due to the change in his personality after the soul fusion, Green was busy with his training for a while and never came to the castle. All matters were handled by Old Green.
The young men and women present were all surprised to see Green appear. It was common knowledge that Green was receiving private training from his father, and even though everyone present was a nobleman's son or daughter, they still looked on with envy.
Not all noble children can learn the breathing technique. They must pass a rigorous test before they can learn it. Those noble children who are not qualified end up being married off to others and becoming political victims.
Grimm is different; he can almost certainly inherit a breathing technique. Even if Grimm cannot become a full-fledged knight, becoming a knight's apprentice is no problem. With a breathing technique, Grimm can still maintain a special status in the Baron's territory.
"Brother Green, will you be training with us starting today?" A sweet, childlike voice suddenly asked Green. Green looked in the direction of the voice.
[It's Asiwell.]
Green immediately recalled the memories in his mind. Ashville was the Baron's third daughter. Because she was a year younger than Green, and because the Baron respected the elder Green, he addressed him as "brother." Although Ashville was the Baron's daughter, her mother was a commoner. However, because the Baron had taken a liking to her because of her beauty, Ashville's status was not high, and she was not valued in the castle.
Although she will have no worries about food and clothing and can spend a certain amount of money each month, after Ashville comes of age, she will eventually be married off to another nobleman as part of a political marriage. As for whether she will be able to obtain a comfortable life in the end, that will depend on luck.
Asheville's maternal line was not strong, and after she married into the family, everything depended on the husband's attitude; she had no autonomy whatsoever.
"Long time no see, Asheville," Green said with a smile. Green had a good relationship with everyone in the castle, and Asheville was quite beautiful, so the original owner of this body was naturally very happy to befriend her. After all, the original owner was also a vigorous young man of seventeen or eighteen.
"I heard you've been training a lot. Are you trying to inherit old Green's breathing technique?" Ashville asked proactively, his eyes filled with envy.
Aisviel's voice was quite childish, a stark contrast to her figure. She had a youthful face and large breasts, a curvaceous body with a large bust and a slender waist. Even Green couldn't help but linger his gaze on her. However, Green quickly composed himself, not letting anyone around him notice anything amiss, except for Aisviel, who was still watching him intently. But Aisviel didn't change her posture because of Green's gaze; instead, she puffed out her chest, displaying her figure.
"Yes, Old Green will soon pass on the breathing technique to me, and I'm currently undergoing my final training." Green didn't intend to hide anything; after Old Green taught him the breathing technique, Green's physical abilities would undergo a dramatic transformation. His appetite would also increase significantly, making it impossible to conceal.
"Brother Green, after you learn the breathing technique, could you demonstrate its wonders to us? We're too young; we still need time to grow." Asciville walked up to Green, took his hand in a coquettish manner, and pleaded with him.
Green was stunned. He hadn't expected Ashville to be so proactive. Was this the kind of action that could be taken so casually with a man of that age?
Silently withdrawing Ashville's hand, calming himself down and suppressing his rising anger, Green said, word by word.
"No problem. I'll definitely show you the breathing technique once I've learned it." This was his response to Ashville.
Green quickly walked to the archery range, grabbed a bow and arrow, and began shooting at the target, venting his energy. If he had known that in his previous life he was also a single man, he wouldn't have been able to withstand this kind of stimulation. If he didn't release his pent-up energy soon, he probably wouldn't be able to control his lower body.
[Activate action assist with chip activation] Green silently thought to himself.
A blue projection appeared in Green's eyes. Following the chip's instructions, Green began to continuously adjust his archery posture. For archery, the chip's capabilities were fully utilized at this moment, with aim lock and auto-aiming—it was practically cheating.
[Raising the bow and arrow three degrees will allow you to hit the bullseye.]
With a "whoosh," the arrow flew out and hit the bullseye perfectly. The other boys and girls watching Green secretly glanced at him, casting astonished looks.
"Wow, Brother Green, you shot so accurately! Let me hand you the arrow." Asheville leaned in again, standing next to Green and handing him the arrow with both hands. Seeing Asheville's initiative, and given their previous good relationship, Green couldn't refuse and could only let her stand aside.
Seeing that Green did not refuse, Ashville puffed out her chest and swept her threatening gaze over the other girls around her, revealing an attitude of asserting dominance.
Ashville's actions immediately sparked discontent among some other young women. Green was considered one of the three most eligible bachelors in Baron Crowe. Countless young women throughout Baron Crowe desired to marry Green, so Ashville's actions naturally caused resentment.
Furthermore, Green is easier to approach than the other two, and one could even marry him directly if she gained Old Green's approval. Of course, there are also some girls who are not interested in Green; their targets are the other two.
The other two are Krokahn and Okat. Krokahn is Baron Krokahn's eldest son. He was nurtured by the Baron's life force from a young age and was able to start breathing training ahead of time. He is now close to breaking through to become a knight apprentice. As long as there are no accidents, it is a sure thing that he will break through to become a knight and inherit the entire baron's territory.
As for Okat, he is the eldest son of Captain Os, the captain of the guards. His father, Os, is one of only two knights in the entire baronial territory. However, Os achieved knighthood relatively late and did not have enough life force to nurture Okat. Okat, like ordinary noble children, can only begin training after reaching adulthood. Because Okat was born after Captain Os achieved knighthood, he is naturally stronger than his peers, making his chances of achieving knighthood very high.
As for the last one, it's our Green. Compared to the other two, he has no advantage whatsoever; his only advantage is that he can inherit the breathing technique 100%.
For the children of higher-ranking nobles, the natural choice was to pursue Crocanne and Okater. Those of lower-ranking nobles, however, set their sights on Grin. Grin had no burdens and was guaranteed a life of wealth upon reaching adulthood; for those noble children who lacked the qualifications to pursue power, Grin was the best option. Furthermore, if Grin was lucky enough to break through and become a knight, his status within the baronial territory would undergo a dramatic transformation.
The many young men and women present all heard Ashville and Green's conversation, and the news that Green was going to learn breathing techniques naturally couldn't be kept from everyone. But many more people quickly realized that Green was still a year too young, and judging from Old Green's attitude towards him, he would never let Green risk learning breathing techniques ahead of time. In other words, in Old Green's view, Green's physical condition had already met the standard, and he could start learning ahead of schedule.
After analyzing this result, even the noble children in high positions couldn't help but turn their attention to Green. His ability to learn the breathing technique ahead of time proved his probability of breaking through was far greater than ordinary people. Therefore, they could no longer treat Green with the same attitude as before.
The girls looked at Ashville, who was fawning over Green, with envious and jealous eyes.
[Damn it, I was too late, Ashville beat me to it.] Looking at Ashville's enormous breasts, some of the girls in the room couldn't help but feel a sense of defeat. They weren't as quick as her, and their conditions weren't as good.
Green entered training mode and focused intently on his workout. He ignored the various thoughts and intentions of the others around him, immersing himself completely in the training.
"Whoosh...whoosh...whoosh"
The sound of arrows slicing through the air continued. While Green's movements might have been slightly off at first, with the help of the chip, his accuracy improved steadily over time. The three targets on the training field were now riddled with arrows fired by Green.
Green's near-amazing accuracy and rapid growth rate absolutely qualify him as a sharpshooter.
Asheville, who was standing to the side constantly loading arrows into Green's quiver, grew increasingly bright-eyed, her gaze towards Green filled with allure. If they weren't in a public setting, she might have pounced on him.
Asheville watched Green's focused training and became so engrossed that he momentarily forgot to reload his arrows.
Immersed in training, Green reached for his quiver with his right hand, only to find it empty. He then glanced at Ashville beside him and noticed his unusual behavior. Ashville's flushed face and alluring eyes suggested he wasn't thinking about anything serious.
Ashville noticed the look in Green's eyes and hurriedly put the arrows in her hand into Green's quiver. Green silently continued his training.
After shooting his 100th arrow, Green stopped training. His chip had already triggered an alarm, warning that continuing to train could damage his muscles. For Green, who currently needed to recover and learn breathing techniques, this would actually be harmful.
Green glanced around the training field; almost everyone who had been there had left.
Apart from Green and Ashville, there were only two or three other boys and girls still training.
Seeing Green stop shooting, Ashville, who had been assisting him for a long time, finally found his chance.
"Brother Green, you must be hungry after training for so long, right? Come and have a meal with me," Ashville said with a longing look on his face.
Green didn't refuse. The main reason was that there were only three places to dine in the entire castle. Green wasn't currently qualified for the Baron's family banquets, though Old Green might be. The food at the guards' dining area was poor. The place where these noble children ate was the most suitable for Green.
Seeing that Green did not refuse, Asciville excitedly took Green's hand and walked towards the noble restaurant.
The two girls who were originally still on the field suddenly stepped forward and blocked Green and Ashville's path.
"Brother Green, it's been a long time! Would you like to have a meal with us?" Upon seeing the two girls who suddenly appeared, Green quickly pulled out their information.
"Layla, Mia, Asiwell and I are going to have lunch together. Since you want to come too, let's all go together."
Lyra and Mia are also children of nobles from the castle; Lyra is Baron Clow's fourth daughter. Lyra's situation is not much different from Asheville's. Mia's situation is even lower; she is a distant relative of Baron Clow, and came to seek refuge with him after her family fell on hard times. In the castle, Mia's mother is a head maid, responsible for directing the other maids. Although she has some power, she is ultimately just a servant. Mia's final fate will likely be to marry one of the castle's young captains or a promising talent.
Lyra's figure is equally stunning, but compared to Ashville, Lyra's face is more mature, exuding a sophisticated and mature aura. Coupled with her slightly childish voice, this creates a strong contrast for Green.
Mia's figure was far inferior to the other two; perhaps due to malnutrition, her breasts weren't well-developed. Her demeanor on the scene was also very reserved, appearing somewhat flustered. She gave off a feeling of wanting to pity her, but Green wasn't fooled by appearances. The fact that she was able to choose alongside Lyra to intercept Ashville suggested that this young girl was probably not as innocent as she seemed.
Asheville's face darkened when he saw Lyra and Mia blocking his way. However, Asheville still wanted to make a good impression on Green.
"Since Brother Green agrees, let's all go together," Ashville said to Green, still with a sweet smile.
What started as a duo has become a group of four, and the atmosphere around Green has become subtle.