With the three's clean and swift kills, their levels just reached ten. The three had already reached the critical point from their continuous efforts, and now they completed their level-up.
As the Game Master appeared, Yusuke soon changed to a new job. It was Blacksmith, a rare job with only a five percent chance. It allowed him to forge equipment and armor, and the weapons he created could also be used by Heroes.
As for Kusue, she was very fortunate to change class to Advanced Warrior, obtaining more refined armor and a longsword. However, the weight was considerably heavier than before, but for Kusue now, it wouldn't be too much of a burden.
As for Yuka, she became a Mage (Wind) this time. Although she didn't change to an Advanced Mage, she was still quite lucky. Changing to Mage again increased her mana once more.
"Your strength!" After watching the three easily kill the goblins and complete their class changes, Iu was still in a daze.
She had thought that after her own arduous training these days, combined with her original foundation, she should have surpassed everyone by a large margin. But reality was cruel. Not only had she not widened the gap, but they had actually surpassed her...
"Is it because you received Takeru's training that you're this strong?" After Yusuke and the others returned, Iu spoke hesitantly.
"Yes." Hearing Iu's words, the three nodded. This was an undeniable fact. Without Takeru, even if they had two more months, they could never have reached this level.
"Takeru, I beg of you. Please take me as your apprentice!" Hearing the three's words, Iu immediately knelt before Takeru.
"And, I beg of you too!" At this moment, Keita, having resurrected, no longer had any extraneous thoughts. Although he didn't want to admit it, the strength Yusuke had just displayed far exceeded his own. Continuing to compete would only bring humiliation.
Moreover, he didn't actually hold a grudge against Yusuke. On the contrary, Yusuke was still someone who had helped him. His previous actions were only because he wanted to impress Iu.
"I understand. Then I will accept you. However, like Yusuke and the others, you can only be probationary apprentices. The guidance period will probably be from this mission until the end of the next mission. Whether you can become formal disciples depends on your own efforts and fate." Hearing their words, Takeru nodded without hesitation.
Regarding their apprenticeship requests, although he wasn't a hundred percent sure it was a side quest or hidden quest, changing their life trajectories could still improve his evaluation score. Not to mention, they were definitely important figures.
"Alright, since you have entered under my guidance, let's begin with the first step. First, Iu, do you plan to develop in the direction of a swordsman or a mage in the future?" After accepting the two, Takeru got straight to the point.
"Swordsman or mage... I choose mage!" Hearing Takeru's words, Iu was initially surprised, then thought of the fireball Yuka had released and quickly spoke.
"Is that so? I understand. Then let's begin your first training session." Hearing her words, Takeru directly nodded.
"Wait, Master, you haven't asked me yet!" At this moment, Keita Keita quickly raised his hand.
"You only drew the Warrior (Spear) job, and you've been training with the spear these past few days. You'll continue training with the spear from now on." Hearing his words, Takeru said calmly.
"Uh, yes." Hearing Takeru's words, Keita was speechless and could only nod.
"Alright, Iu, come here. I will teach you the basic meditation method. It can increase your mana value and your control over mana. It is also the foundation for releasing magic."
"Yes!" Hearing Takeru's words, Iu quickly stepped forward.
Under Iu's somewhat nervous gaze, Takeru directly touched her forehead with his hand. Soon, Iu sensed that she seemed to have acquired a special skill.
"Alright, go meditate for now." Looking at her, Takeru directly spoke.
"I understand. Thank you, Taker... ah, no, thank you, Master!" Hearing Takeru's words, Iu quickly spoke, then obediently went to an open space nearby, sat down, and began meditating.
"Alright, Keita. Your task is the basic movements of spearmanship. I will only demonstrate once. You will perform each movement one thousand times." Looking at Keita, Takeru directly manifested a spear.
He then went to the side and began recalling some basic spear techniques he had seen: repeated applications of thrust, lift, chop, and stab.
There were also the essential principles of spearmanship. Although Takeru had not studied spearmanship much, at his level and with his exceptional aptitude, if he was inclined, basic proficiency was very simple.
Of course, spearmanship was easy to learn but difficult to master. Although Takeru could quickly enter the door and reach minor mastery, to truly master it would require considerable time, even for him.
However, although he was not an expert, training Keita, who was completely a layman, was still very simple.
Hearing Takeru explain the essentials of spearmanship, Keita pricked up his ears to listen. Although he wasn't interested in studying, he could absorb knowledge that would make him stronger.
Also, watching Takeru's movements, he could grasp some key points.
Soon, after Takeru finished his demonstration, he had Keita demonstrate. Although there were some errors, Keita showed considerable talent. While there were still many flaws, he displayed many of the key points.
"Not bad. However, when holding the spear, keep your body upright. The thumb of your right hand should be inside, four fingers outside, gripping the middle of the spear shaft, making the spear shaft stand vertically close to the right side of your body, spear tip pointing upward. Your left arm hangs down, palm facing inward, close to the outer side of your left thigh. Besides the gripping posture, the key points for thrusting..." Looking at Keita, Takeru corrected him again.
After a round of corrections, over forty minutes had passed. Keita began swinging the spear with some semblance of proper form.
"Alright. The rest is to swing each movement one thousand times." Looking at the time, Takeru said calmly.
"One... one thousand! I understand." Although it seemed somewhat excessive, Keita nodded seriously.
"Of course, simply swinging one thousand times would be too monotonous. So I will add a little difficulty for you." Before Keita could react, Takeru spoke again.
"Eh, add difficulty? What is..." Before he could finish his words, he felt a tremendous gravity pressing down on him, causing his originally straight body to bend slightly from the sudden force.
"I have applied thirty kilograms of weight on you. Since your progress is far behind Yusuke and the others, you need to work even harder." Looking at Keita, Takeru said calmly.
"Yes, I understand, Taker... Master!" Looking at Yusuke, who was sneaking a laugh, Keita spoke through gritted teeth.
"Alright. All of you stay within this barrier. Don't slack off. I'll take Yusuke and the others hunting now." Saying this, Takeru casually set up a barrier and walked forward. Yusuke, Kusue, and the others quickly followed.
Watching Takeru and the others leave, thinking about becoming stronger, Keita took a deep breath and quickly began swinging his spear. Movements that had seemed easy before now felt increasingly difficult under the weight, but Keita did not give up.
Unfortunate experiences in his childhood had made Keita's desire for strength far exceed that of Yusuke and the others. He also believed in the supremacy of power. Now, with such an opportunity before him, he was willing to put in far more effort than ordinary people.
The opportunity had been given to everyone… whether to cherish it was up to them.
Soon, within Takeru's vast detection range, the group encountered another goblin horde. Without needing Takeru to say anything, Yusuke and the others assumed their stances.
Perhaps because of their improved strength, when Yusuke and the others saw the monsters, their first reaction was not fear or tension, but tension mixed with eagerness.
Soon, as the monsters charged over with claws bared, Yusuke and Kusue flanked the goblins from both sides.
As for Yuka, she quickly gathered her mana. Soon, three fireballs floated before her. Quickly, with the clash of weapons and the bombardment of magic, the new goblins became nothing more than experience points for the group.
"Although I sensed from before that this sword was extraordinary, it still far exceeds my imagination." Watching his sword easily cleave a goblin and its weapon in two, he couldn't help but marvel.
"Yes. The weapons that come with the warrior job can't withstand a single hit." Hearing Yusuke's words, Kusue agreed.
"Alright. Time to move to the next location." Hearing their conversation, Takeru did not elaborate on the sword and simply said calmly.
"Yes, Takeru-sensei!" Hearing Takeru's words, Yuka quickly echoed, moving close to Takeru's side and looking at him adoringly.