Regardless of the universe, there would always be a limit to the growth of all creatures, and that was the limit of their race!
Just like in his previous life, a normal human would not be stronger than an elephant, run faster than a leopard, or see further than an eagle. This was the limit of the rules, and unless one was extraordinary, it could not be changed!
Wu Ming had now trained William's body to the peak of what a normal human could achieve.
His strength, speed, and regenerative abilities were unparalleled, and he could even pretend to be a knight if he wore armour. However, he was not extraordinary!
Although Takur's strength was not far from his, he had already obtained the seed of extraordinary power, and had broken through the limit of his race!
Just based on this point alone, he had a lot of research value!
"Skin …"
Wu Ming treated Takur with a benevolent expression, but in reality, his eyes were flashing as he gathered all sorts of data. "It's rather tough, and seems to have been strengthened. Is this the effect of the Knight's Holy Oil?
"His muscles are extremely developed, and he's already broken through the limit of a normal human …
"His bones are as thick as steel … I can't find any meridians or spiritual energy … Is it purely his physical strength?"
He looked at the wound on Takur's waist. It was only the size of a pinky and did not go deep, but there was a purple ring to it, indicating that it had been dipped in poison.
"Takur's strength and physique are truly astonishing …"
Wu Ming clearly remembered the strength of the village. To be able to nurture a swordsman and a female archer, the leader must have been a powerful fellow.
Even such a fellow had been beheaded by Takur. It was a pity that he had been focused on his own battle, and had not paid much attention to Takur's strength.
Takur, who had accomplished such a feat, had been shot by an arrow and poisoned. In the end, he had been surrounded by a large number of ogres, and had been captured.
His powerful physique had even begun to heal itself. If not for the cunning ogres feeding him too many devil flowers, he might have been able to escape by himself!
Wu Ming pondered silently, and his expression caused Takur's expression to change.
He was a man, a man with a very normal orientation!
How did it feel to see another man's eyes glowing as he stared at his body?
In any case, Takur's hair stood on end.
"Listen … Listen! William! "
He immediately said, "I am very grateful to you for saving me. As long as you send me back to Niyah safely, I promise you that what you will get will be beyond your imagination …"
Under the vague sense of danger, his tongue seemed to have regained its mobility, and he especially emphasized the word 'safe'.
"My lord, I wasn't the only one who saved you. Andrew, Broken Teeth Henry, Big Gail, and Heim … It's a pity that the last two died at the hands of the ogres …"
Wu Ming withdrew his gaze and said in a sorrowful tone.
Takur didn't doubt it at all.
To him, it was a miracle that a party of five could save him from the Ogres. It was normal to lose one or two people.
"They will be rewarded!"
Takur looked at Wu Ming. "My promise will not change!"
He purposely hid a piece of information, which was that if he had enough food and water, he would only need half a day to recover some of his mobility, and his safety would be more guaranteed.
But this was his final trump card, and he naturally wouldn't tell William.
"Thank you, my lord. Even if I have to risk my life, I will send you safely to Niyah!"
Wu Ming promised again, but he rolled his eyes inwardly. In another day and night, you should be able to recover about 70% to 80% of your fighting strength, right? In six hours, you will be able to move again … Are you guarding against me?!
Of course, some things were best left unsaid, so he pretended not to know.
Then, taking the opportunity to take care of Takur, he immediately beat around the bush and asked about knights and other Extraordinaires.
In any case, Takur was an official Lord Knight and could be considered half an aristocrat. He also had great power, and the information he knew was more reliable than that of a bard. This made Wu Ming feel that it was worth it for him.
… …
Two days later, in the town of Niyah.
"We're finally here!"
When they saw the walls and watchtower of the town, Takur and Wu Ming heaved a sigh of relief.
Because of Takur's recovery, the two of them had a horse, and their movements were much faster than when they had first set off.
The two of them rested for half a day, but in reality, it only took them a day and a half to return.
"It's Lord Takur!"
In the distance, a wave of soldiers saw Takur, and they all cheered.
Wu Ming noticed that there were many more people on the walls and watchtowers. Evidently, they had heard the news from the frontlines and were afraid that the Ogres would take advantage of the chaos to attack.
"I am Takur. Open the gates!"
Takur regained some of his previous temperament and looked at Wu Ming. "My dear William, I owe you my life. What do you want in return?"
After this period of interaction, he knew that he had wronged William. William clearly didn't have that kind of hobby.
Now that he looked at William again, he felt that William was courageous, intelligent, and skilled in martial arts. He was even stronger than his former servant, and he intended to recruit Wu Ming as his new retainer.
After all, two of his former servants had died on the battlefield, their corpses in the stomachs of the Ogres.
His heart ached at the thought of this.
He didn't feel heartache for the two servants, but for his ancestral armor!
That was a heirloom that was worth half the value of a manor! Now, it had all been taken away by the Ogres and broken up into so many parts.
Even if he went on another expedition and wiped out the Ogre tribe, he might not be able to obtain a complete set.
"If possible, I hope to become a freeman!"
Wu Ming pretended to be excited as he spoke in a low voice.
Takur was taken aback, but he immediately nodded. "It's good to become a freeman first. Leave it to me!"
Compared to being a retainer, the status of a freeman was not easy. However, it was still easier to repay. But to Wu Ming, this was what he needed the most.
After all, William had been a subject of Baron Terry in the past, and had a semi-subordinate relationship with the baron.
Not only did this limit the possibility of him serving other lords, but it also forced William to bring his own rations every year and serve the lord for a period of time as labor and military service.
But it was different for the freeman.
They had a considerable amount of autonomy, and were more like guests in a guest's territory. They could leave at any time, and the proof they brought allowed them to settle down in any town in the Wind Firefly Plains without being questioned by the guards.
Of course, they did not need to be exploited by the tax officer, and they could freely choose to serve the lord or become an official.
If one were to forcibly rank people, the freeman would undoubtedly be at the top of the small towns in Nia, just below the knights. Even the instructor Lorian, tax officer Fayde, and the sheriff were just freeman.
When an ordinary person reached this step, it was equivalent to reaching the ceiling.
If one wanted to become a noble, even a semi-noble knight, it depended on fate and luck. It was not something that could be achieved with the hard work of a few or a dozen generations.
Creak!
There was a commotion on the city wall. After a while, the two gates slowly opened, and a group of people surrounded a noble to welcome him.
"My lord!"
Takur immediately knelt down and saluted as a knight.
"Oh! My dear Takur, it's great that you're alright! "
It was Baron Terry. Just as William remembered, he was around 30 years old. He wore a beautiful silk robe embroidered with gold lace, and he had a wig on his head. His face was smeared with a thick layer of makeup. As he walked closer, a rich and gaudy smell of perfume assaulted his nostrils, causing Wu Ming to frown.
Baron Terry personally helped Takur up. "I heard that you were surrounded by barbarians. I was really worried!"
Evidently, he was not an idiot. He deliberately replaced some sensitive words such as' captive '. As a knight, it was a disgrace to be captured by barbarians.
"That's right … I was seriously injured during the siege. It's all thanks to this militia captain, William, that he saved me!"
Takur pointed at Wu Ming.
"My Lord Baron!"
Wu Ming took half a step forward, trembling with fear as he bowed respectfully.
"Hmm, very good! You're William, right? You'll be rewarded! "
Baron Terry said casually, obviously not remembering this soldier. He took Takur's hand and walked through the gate together. "Takur, it's a blessing from the gods that you're back. Poor Lady Sally almost fainted when she heard the news … But now, her husband is back in one piece. To celebrate this, let's start the banquet!"
Wu Ming humbly followed behind, and he vaguely felt a strange and surprised gaze coming towards him.
He followed the gaze and immediately saw the tax officer Fayde, who was avoiding his gaze. He could not help but smile, revealing eight white teeth …
Wu Ming once again stepped into the Lord's mansion.
In the hall, a large number of male servants and female servants were busy. They spread out the white tablecloths, lit the candles on the silver candlesticks, and brought fragrant roasted suckling pig, golden roasted chicken dripping with oil, large pieces of white bread, and flowing wine to the table.
Of course, Wu Ming did not have the right to enter the banquet hall.
After all, the pitiful William was only an ordinary tenant farmer, or rather, a captain of mercenaries. What was he to a bunch of adults and noble ladies?
However, he was still a meritorious servant, and received a small preferential treatment. He was given a portion of white bread, two roasted chickens, and a bottle of wine from the kitchen.
After eating and drinking to his heart's content, Wu Ming did not plan to continue entangling himself with these lords. He directly left the mansion and returned to his small wooden hut.
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