CHAPTER 54: CHAPTER 54: RETURN AND NEW MISSION

Aiven had considered buying some ingredients to cook at home, but after trying it once, he gave up. The time spent on cooking was too much and not worth it for him.

He could use that time for physical training or researching the newly acquired witchcraft knowledge.

The good news was that the effect of the "Whale Potion" was beyond Aiven’s expectations. Under the premise of adequate nutrition supply, it at least halved the time required for Aiven’s extraordinary transformation, and during this process, his physique also grew rapidly.

Just for this reason, the swamp adventure was already worth it.

Time flew by, and two weeks passed quickly.

In the room.

Aiven gazed at himself in the mirror. His facial lines were gentle but resolute, his skin was fair and smooth without looking fragile, and his physique was tall and strong yet well-proportioned. The curves of his muscles were distinct, exuding great explosive power.

In just less than a month, it seemed like Aiven had undergone a complete rebirth, erasing all adverse effects of his growth process and reaching the best state his congenital genetic makeup could achieve.

No! Even beyond the limits determined by genetics.

The appearance was approaching perfection, and his attributes also underwent a drastic change:

Name: Aiven Galliot

Gender: Male

Military Rank: Captain (Silver Wings, Third Fleet of the Phaletis Kingdom)

Tier: Junior Official Knight / Intermediate Wizard Apprentice

Attributes: Constitution 1.82

Strength 1.65

Agility 1.95

Spirit 0.34

Skills: Basic Meditation Method (Beginner) White Sail Swordsmanship (Mastery) Phaletis Saber Technique (Mastery) Archery (Mastery) Grammar (Mastery) Nautical Knowledge (Beginner) Pharmacy (Beginner)

The Knight Transformation Stage releases all the accumulation from the apprentice phase in a short time, completing an extraordinary qualitative change.

Aiven, who was nearing the peak of an Apprentice Knight with nearly 1 point in extreme attributes, had them almost doubled at this moment. Just a gentle punch now was already stronger than his full-force attack using the "Secret Technique" in the past!

Swoosh——

Buzz——

In the whistling fist wind, even the windows in the room gave slight vibrations.

"So strong!"

Looking at his fair fist, Aiven fell silent.

Strength is just an outward expression. His immune system, various body circulatory systems, cell activity, and other unquantifiable data have all undergone a qualitative change, completing the Extraordinary Transformation, and he has taken a small step on the road to becoming non-human.

Aiven believed that now he could defeat at least five of his past selves and remain unharmed!

This is the gap between the extraordinary and the ordinary.

Not only that, the newly developed attribute of spiritual power also rose significantly due to the enhancement of physical attributes. The human body is a precise and complex system; a change in one part affects the whole, making it impossible for the attributes not to be interconnected.

Aiven managed to quickly cross the threshold between junior and intermediate levels in less than a month after becoming a Wizard Apprentice.

However, after this extraordinary transformation, the rapid progress akin to riding a rocket would no longer be possible. Both spiritual and physical attributes can only be slowly accumulated step by step.

"Boss, I bought some cream bread, do you want some?" Gary’s voice came from downstairs.

"Alright, I’ll be down right away." Aiven changed his clothes and walked down the stairs.

While Aiven was absent, the Silver Wings carried out another patrol mission, but this time it was uneventful and the voyage was very smooth.

Tomorrow is the day to embark again. During the two days Gary was back to rest, he had quite a lot of good food with Aiven, um, under the guise of nutritious meals.

"Boss, the Captain said tomorrow we’re going on an escort mission and we’ll meet an important figure from the fleet! Captain Gel is a Colonel himself, so the big figure should at least be a General, right?"

Gary, while hastily stuffing cream bread into his mouth, was sharing the hearsay he heard with Aiven.

After completing his transformation, Aiven had already submitted a return-to-ship application to Gel.

"A big figure? I’m looking forward to it!" Upon hearing this, Aiven took a bite of the sweet cream bread and, watching the large flock of seabirds outside the window, said with a smile.

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The next day, Aiven’s return received a warm welcome from all crew members of the "Silver Wings".

Although he was just newly promoted and ranked at the bottom among the officers, as the second Official Knight on the "Silver Wings", Aiven’s real position on the ship was already the first under Captain Gel.

Although Aiven’s rise to fame might temporarily lower the old officers’ benefits, it significantly raised the overall strength of the "Silver Wings", greatly increasing safety at sea. In the long run, it would bring more benefits for everyone.

Moreover, the fact that Aiven was Gel’s nephew was no longer a secret, so besides the grassroots sailors, the officers sincerely welcomed Aiven’s return.

"But don’t you guys feel that today there are an unusually large number of seabirds in the sky?" After a simple welcome ceremony, Chief Navigator Teles asked with some curiosity. As a navigator, he was very sensitive to seabirds, which serve as pointers for ships at sea.

"Those are White Seagulls, the most common birds along the Black Sea coast, in vast numbers. That is the Black Feathered Frigatebird, generally with a wingspan over three meters and very fast, specializing in robbing other birds’ prey."

With rich knowledge, Teles quickly identified the types of seabirds following behind the Silver Wings.

"Oh, and that big guy, the Great Albatross, the largest seabird living in the Black Sea area! These few at least have a wingspan of over five meters.

Let me see what else is there? Ah! That is the ocean sprite, the Needle-tailed Swift, which battles storms and flies like lightning, truly the fastest flying seabird!"

"It’s amazing!" The flocking appearance of various seabirds mesmerized Chief Navigator Mr. Teles, who had extensive research on natural hydrology and ecological environments.

Flap—Flap—

At the same time.

Aiven also stood on the main mast, silently watching the other ship sailing alongside. Only then did he realize that although it was an escort mission, they were not guarding a merchant fleet but another warship belonging to the Third Fleet.

To be precise, the warship carried Vice Admiral Snite, the head of the Third Fleet’s Logistics Department, and his family members and entourage, the great figure Gary mentioned.

"Wow, life is truly amazing."

Aiven had heard of this General’s name during new recruit training. It was none other than the quirky person who placed the Navy recruitment office in a remote corner. A premonition back then turned into reality as he finally crossed paths with him today.

The sea breeze carried the two warships through white foamy waves, with Gabred Military Port disappearing completely behind the horizon.

Destination: "Lighthouse Island," an eight-day voyage from the base;

Mission: Escort the Vice Admiral to participate in the "Departure Day" celebration held there.

No danger, so easy!