Adventurer of Many Professions-Chapter 158: Career Advancement!

Who Are They Looking For?

Adventurers throughout the guild erupted into conversation.

"Hey, hey, hey! What class do you think they're looking for?"

"It has to be a melee fighter," one adventurer insisted. "Raymond's team already has a magician, an archer, and a priest. No way they're adding another ranged fighter."

"That makes sense. Plus, they already have a priest for support, so they definitely don't need a second one."

But then came the real debate.

"Alright, so it's melee. But which kind? Fighter? Warrior? Swordsman? Rogue? Assassin? Even Hunters are half-melee."

"My money's on a Swordsman or an Assassin."

"Yeah! Swordsmen and Assassins have the strongest close-combat abilities. It would be the perfect match for Raymond, who already fights up front!"

"Right? With a Swordsman or Assassin backing him up, their team would become even more deadly in melee combat!"

The crowd seemed largely in agreement, many expecting the team to pick a highly offensive melee class to complement Raymond's dual-class abilities.

But not everyone shared that opinion.

"No, I think they'll recruit a Warrior."

"Yeah, same here. A front-line tank makes more sense."

Someone raised an eyebrow. "A Warrior? But why? Wouldn't Raymond want someone who can help him fight, not just defend?"

A few adventurers grinned knowingly.

"You don't get it, do you? Think back to this morning. Didn't Raymond and his team have a long talk with Tresed and his group?"

That statement immediately caught the attention of those who had been at the guild earlier.

"Oh yeah! That's true!"

One adventurer still looked confused. "Okay, but what does that have to do with them picking a Warrior?"

A more experienced adventurer scoffed. "Tsk, you really don't know anything, do you? Tresed's team, the strongest Gold-ranked party in Wittes, has two Warriors, a Magician, an Archer, and a Priest. If Raymond is following that same structure, then it's obvious, he's looking for a Warrior!"

"Wait… you think he's copying Tresed's team?"

"Of course! Think about it, why else would he suddenly be looking for another member right after adding Arya? Normally, a team would give their new recruit time to settle in before expanding again. But if he's trying to form a team like Tresed's, then it makes perfect sense!"

Hushed murmurs of agreement spread through the crowd.

Tresed's team was the undisputed best in Wittes. If Raymond was basing his own party structure on them, then his team was clearly aiming for greatness.

But just as more people began nodding in agreement, a single voice rang out in defiance.

"No way! That's impossible!"

The conversation halted as eyes turned toward the adventurer who had spoken.

A Bold Rebuttal

"Impossible?" The adventurer who had suggested the Tresed theory, named Mathew, glared at the man who had just contradicted him.

"And why the hell not?!"

The other adventurer, a man with a confident smirk, leaned back in his chair, completely unfazed.

"Oh, I'm not saying Tresed's team isn't impressive. But do you even know why Tresed has two Warriors? Or why most teams don't copy that setup?"

Several adventurers frowned, realizing they had never actually thought about that before.

Mathew crossed his arms. "Does it even matter? If it works for Tresed, it'll work for Raymond!"

The confident adventurer chuckled. "That's where you're wrong. Plenty of teams in the past tried to mimic Tresed's lineup… and most of them failed."

"What?! But why?"

By now, a circle of adventurers had formed around them, eager to hear the explanation.

The man who had challenged Mathew grinned knowingly.

"Well, let me tell you a little secret about why Tresed's team works the way it does…"

His voice lowered slightly, as if holding onto some hidden knowledge that few people truly understood.

The surrounding adventurers leaned in closer.

"Come on, man, spill it!"

"Yeah, stop keeping us in suspense!"

"I'm dying of curiosity here!"

For a moment, the entire Adventurer's Guild Hall seemed to hang on his next words.

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And in the center of it all, completely unaware of the storm of speculation brewing behind them,

Raymond and his team calmly filled out their recruitment letter, ready to take the next step toward the future.

The Adventurer's Guild was now buzzing with anticipation, adventurers leaning in, eyes locked on the one who had sparked this entire debate.

The adventurer who had challenged the assumption saw the growing crowd, their eager expressions practically demanding the answer. Finally, he decided to stop teasing them.

With a knowing smirk, he folded his arms and began his explanation.

"To understand this, we have to start with Tresed himself. The reason his team has two Warriors isn't random, it's because Tresed is different from any ordinary Warrior."

The murmuring crowd quieted slightly, hanging on his words.

"Everyone knows the Warrior class is powerful, but it has an inherent weakness, bulk. The armor, the strength, the sheer mass… Warriors are durable, but they aren't agile. Their movements are slower compared to Fighters, Swordsmen, or Rogues. That's just how the profession works."

A few warriors in the crowd nodded in agreement.

"That's true. Warriors rely on defense and raw strength, not agility."

"Yeah, they hit hard, but dodging isn't exactly our specialty."

The speaker smirked and pointed a finger at them.

"That's exactly why Tresed is so different. He doesn't suffer from that weakness."

Silence.

Then, an explosion of disbelief.

"What?! That's impossible!"

"No way! You're telling me Tresed doesn't have the usual drawbacks of a Warrior?"

"Isn't that physically impossible?!"

The skepticism was understandable. Warriors had a natural trade-off, power and endurance at the cost of speed and agility. To hear that Tresed didn't have this problem sounded outrageous.

Someone snorted. "He must just have insane physical talent. Some people are born gifted."

"Yeah, maybe his body is just built different?"

But the speaker shook his head.

"No, it's not just his physical talent."

A wave of curiosity rippled through the adventurers.

"Then what is it?!"

The adventurer grinned and leaned in slightly, lowering his voice just enough to make the suspense unbearable.

"It's because Tresed mastered a skill, one that makes him faster and more flexible than an ordinary Warrior."

"A skill?"

"That makes sense… But what skill? Does anyone know?"

Several adventurers exchanged glances, realizing they didn't actually know the answer.

A few turned to the Warriors in the group. "You guys should know, right?"

The Warriors frowned, thinking hard.

Their class had countless skills, more than any other melee profession. Some were focused on defense, others on offense, and a rare few enhanced mobility. But recalling every single skill was a challenge, even for them.

One adventurer clicked his tongue in frustration.

"Come on, you guys don't even know your own class's skills?"

A Warrior scoffed, crossing his arms. "Give us a break! Warriors have the most skills of any class. You think we memorize all of them? Besides, do you know every skill in your profession?"

That shut the complainers up real quick.

After a long pause, one Warrior finally spoke up.

"I think… there is a skill like that. A Warrior skill that enhances speed and flexibility, making movement as fluid as a Swordsman's."

The crowd leaned in closer.

"What is it called?"

The Warrior furrowed his brow, searching his memory.

Then, his eyes lit up.

"I remember now. The skill is called Flowing Like Clouds and Water."

A hush fell over the group.

Then; the eruption of voices.

"Flowing Like Clouds and Water?!"

"That sounds familiar… but I've never seen it used!"

"Wait, hold on, you're saying this skill lets a Warrior move as fast as a Swordsman?!"

The first Warrior nodded. "Yes. And here's the interesting part; it's not just exclusive to Warriors. Swordsmen can learn it too."

The realization hit hard.

This explained everything about Tresed's fighting style.

"So that's how he does it…" one adventurer murmured. "He's using Flowing Like Clouds and Water to eliminate his class's biggest weakness."

"It all makes sense now!"

But before the excitement could settle, another Warrior stepped forward with a serious expression.

"That's not all."

The adventurers paused, sensing something important was about to be revealed.

"This skill, Flowing Like Clouds and Water isn't just a normal skill. It's rumored to be linked to the advanced profession Knight."

A collective gasp.

"Wait… what?!"

"You mean career advancement?!"

"Is that true or just a rumor?"

The topic instantly shifted.

In Wittes Town, almost no adventurers knew how to awaken a second time or advance their class. It was one of the biggest mysteries in the adventurer world.

The Temple Library provided knowledge on basic Awakening, but information on advanced professions was almost nonexistent.

So hearing that a skill might be tied to advancement was mind-blowing.

One adventurer shook his head in disbelief. "I thought skills and advancement were completely separate. Are you telling me that mastering certain skills could lead to career progression?"

Another adventurer rubbed his chin. "If that's true, then it means Tresed might already be on the path to advancing his profession."

The room was in an uproar.

Some adventurers were excited, some were skeptical, and others were determined to uncover the truth.

And in the midst of all the speculation and debate, completely unaware of the storm their recruitment had stirred up,

Raymond and his team calmly finished writing their recruitment notice, unknowingly setting the stage for even greater events to come.