"Um?"

In Durnholde Castle, upon hearing Black's whisper, Nathanos's eyes immediately became serious and sharp.

He looked around covertly and asked in the same whisper:

"Are you sure? This is a very serious accusation! Major Edras Blackmore is the commander of Durnholde Castle. Once he rebels and surrenders to the enemy, the entire hilly battlefield will immediately be in chaos."

"I didn't say he rebelled and surrendered to the enemy."

Blake explained:

"But I suspect that there must be orcs hiding in the castle. I can't turn a blind eye to this. Maris, my friend, you also have an important mission. I can't ask you to stay here.

So I had to complete the investigation alone.

I also hope the major is innocent, believe me.

But if I unfortunately die here, please report my suspicions to the alliance military. This decisive battle is too important. As you said, if there is a problem with the major, the result will be terrible."

"Don't say such ominous words."

Nathanos shook his head, patted Black on the shoulder and promised:

"I will come back as quickly as possible. No matter what you find, hold on. You are an 'orc killer'. It would be too shameful to die in the hands of an orc."

"That's what I thought too."

Blake sat on the edge of the castle window, playing with a dagger and looking down at the entire Durnholde Castle. He said softly like a joke:

"But since this may be the last time we meet, why not take this opportunity to teach me the Farstrider Blade Dance."

"I practiced for a year before getting started."

Maris shook his head, picked up the battle ax at his waist, and said:

"Forget it, just think of it as passing the time. You see, Blade Dance's skills focus on dodge. The biggest difficulty is controlling your excessive desire to attack..."

Blake listened carefully.

Above the translucent character card in front of him, the line of words reappeared.

"Level 25 Ranger/Level 10 Beastmaster, Lordaeron human Nathanos Marris, is teaching you ranger skills. Do you want to use this to replace the 'Hunter' class?"

This time it's not gray anymore.

"yes!"

Blake made a decisive choice.

The next moment, his character card status changed again:

Character Card: "Soul Hunter" Derek Proudmoore (Blake Shaw)

Class: level 17 pirate/level 3 ranger/empty

New talent: Far Traveler

New skills: Scouting (beginner), Far Walker Blade Dance (under learning)

"It is indeed a hidden profession!"

Blake admired in his heart.

I have just changed to a ranger class. While retaining the perception enhancement talent of the hunter class, I have an additional talent and two skills.

But what surprised him was that Far Traveler Blade Dance was not an active skill.

It is a passive skill, just like the "drunkard" given by the pirate class, and is similar to a state superposition. No wonder a talented ranger like Maris needs a year of study to master it.

The power of this technique must be amazing.

However, this detective skill doesn’t seem to be available in the game.

The pirate was listening to Maris teaching the blade dance skills. Under the blade dance skills, there was a small learning progress bar, which was advancing very slowly. He turned his head and threw a reconnaissance towards a guard not far away.

The next moment, a small translucent frame appeared above the guard's head. It was very similar to Blake's character card, but it was simpler and did not have as much content:

Lord's Guardhouse at Durnholde Castle

Mortal body. Heavy armor reinforcement. Alertness

Level 10 warrior/level 2 knight retinue

Just these three items, I don’t know anything about the others.

And when Blake was observing the guard house, he seemed to feel Blake's gaze. The guards wearing heavy armor and holding halberds on guard also looked towards Blake.

The pirate had already looked away in time.

"It seems to attract attention. If used casually, it may also arouse hostility."

Blake thought so.

But the strength of the lord's guards in the human castle is only that small. Just looking at the data on paper, even Blake can kill seven in and seven out of the castle.

It's a pity that this is just a comparison of paper data. We are not playing games now. If someone cuts you, you will bleed.

The power of this "digitalization" is just an illusion.

Just like a talented ranger like Maris, if he is not attentive in the battle with the orcs, a weak orc will seize the opportunity to kill him.

In the real world, every battle must be fought with all your strength.

"Okay, that's all the general points to pay attention to. I don't know if you understand it, but time is tight."

After a few minutes, Maris stopped talking, and Blake handed over a bag of water at the right time. The ranger took it and moistened his throat. He said to Blake:

"I will continue to teach you when I have time later. Let's do actual combat training. Judging from my past experience, the skill of blade dance requires constant actual combat to master, and it will eventually become a fighting instinct."

"I understand, friend."

Blake smiled and said:

"I don't expect to learn it right away, that's unrealistic.

In fact, compared to my 'work' here, you have to cross more than half of the hills and cross the foothills of Alterac Mountain on this trip, which is truly life-threatening.

Even if you are very powerful, I will still sweat for you.

You see, you have already taught me the combat skills of keeping the bottom of the box, and I have nothing to give you, so why not..."

He stretched out his hand and put it on Maris's shoulder. The next moment, Shadow Walking was activated. At the moment when stealth was activated, the shadow clothes that flowed like substance were draped on Blake.

The seemingly substantial shadow, like the flowing dark light, covered Maris' body, making the human ranger's expression very "wonderful" at this moment.

He was led by Blake and walked a few steps in the shadows. A few meters away, he tore his shadow clothes due to too much movement and was exposed to the light again.

The two men suddenly disappeared and reappeared, startling several guards around them, but since they were the major's distinguished guests, the guards did not step forward to stop them.

"you!"

The moment he appeared, Maris grabbed Blake's thin wrist and whispered:

"Can you lead someone in stealth?"

"Um?"

This question made Blake confused for a moment, and he asked back:

"Is there anything strange about this? Isn't stealth a basic skill for an assassin who walks in the shadows?"

"It's a basic skill, right."

Maris couldn't explain it at this moment. He said very tangledly:

"But I've never heard of any assassin who can bring a non-assassin into stealth. Maybe those shadow masters can do it, but you said it too.

You only embarked on the path of an assassin after joining the Kul Tiran Navy. In just two or three years, you were able to achieve this level!

Black, my friend, I really underestimated you. Perhaps, you are also a genius, just like my talent in the way of ranger.

You are a born assassin!"

"No, I'm not."

Blake replied in his mind:

"I was just cursed with shadow affinity, and strengthened by the power of Hela...I am not a genius like you."

He did not answer according to Maris' words, but asked:

"I can only use this method to try to make you understand the power of shadow. This is my reward for teaching me the blade dance. Have you learned it?"

"How is that possible?"

Nathanos shook his head, so:

"This is the first time I've come into contact with substantial shadows. How could I learn it all at once? But I did perceive something and it gave me some insights.

But it still requires practice, long-term practice.”

"You two! Major, please come in."

While they were talking, the door of Major Blackmore's office was pushed open, an attendant said something humbly, and the two of them walked in.
To be continued...