Wizard starting from shoeing donkeys

Chapter 638: Chapter 260 Rage (Double-length Chapter)_3

“These last few days, even the housing prices in the civilian districts of Mingster have been raised by at least thirty percent,” he said, his voice tinged with concern, “and they’re still climbing… In the noble and administrative districts, villas are nearly sold out, with prices having risen by at least fifty percent.”

Matteo had briefly discussed the recent fluctuations in Mingster’s real estate prices with Rein.

Rein nodded.

It seemed, in the wake of the recent attack, the local situation had become quite unstable.

Those who could afford it were flocking to Mingster to buy properties.

…

When Rein and Matteo arrived at the villa, before they even entered, they saw servants bustling in and out, moving belongings.

Upon seeing Rein’s arrival, his mother Emma and father, old Rein, were visibly overwhelmed with emotion.

“Brother!” His sister Mint, who had clearly grown much taller, rushed into Rein’s arms the moment she saw him, abandoning the cookies she’d been playing with.

Mistress Jennifer was still stunningly beautiful, but at this moment, it was not her place to express her deep feelings to Rein; she could only gaze at him with her watery, large eyes.

“Rein, did you hear? There’s been trouble in Flashgold Town,” Emma said, her face etched with residual fear, “apparently even the sheriff was killed by the Cult!”

“Thank goodness you moved us to County Town back then, or else…”

Hearing this news, Matteo, who was short in stature, stiffened and couldn’t help but exclaim, “Aunt Emma, did you just say Lord Hamilton…?”

“Yes, it’s confirmed, Lord Hamilton has sadly perished,” Jennifer stepped forward, affirming solemnly.

Matteo naturally knew that the lady before him, Baroness Crawley, controlled the Hammer and Rose Commerce Guild and, thanks to Lord Rein’s support, though not exceedingly prominent in Meister, was well-connected and well-informed.

Having received reliable information, Matteo was momentarily lost in thought, but then, he felt a hint of relief.

Thankfully, his family had already moved to County Town with him earlier.

At that moment, Mistress Jennifer hesitated and then turned to Rein, saying, “Baron Rein, there’s a letter… It came into my possession by chance, apparently from a former friend of yours.”

“Hmm?” Rein looked puzzled as he took the letter from Mistress Jennifer.

To be precise, it was not so much a letter as it was a mere piece of paper, dirty and slightly torn.

The writing on it was hurried, as if written in a panic.

On the pale yellow paper, there were several drops of dark red blood…

It read:

“Rein, this is George. I am terribly scared right now… My eyes, nose, and ears are bleeding, father too… I know we’re both dying…”

“…you are the most formidable one I know… and used to be my best friend…”

“Please help…”

The message ended abruptly after the words ‘please help’.

It was George!

At that instant, Rein felt an immense heaviness in his heart.

Since his original arrival in this world, George had been his first friend!

George, we were not just once best friends, but have always been best friends… Rein silently admitted to himself.

The Black Flame Cult!

You bastards, just wait!

At that moment, Rein felt more anger than sorrow, as if a fire blazed within his chest.

However, as a member of the Imperial Sword Bearers, he couldn’t act impulsively.

After calming himself, Rein decided to return to the Sword Bearers Branch once more to check the mission hall for any tasks related to Mingster Province and the Black Flame Cult.

If there were, he would take them up!

Before leaving, Rein informed Mistress Jennifer briefly.

“Father, Mother, I’m heading to the Sword Bearers Branch and will be back before dinner,” Rein said as he greeted his parents, Emma and old Rein.

…

Meanwhile,

high above, aboard a large airship flying from Imperial City to Mingster,

a young woman dressed in noble hunting attire and carrying a Dual-Handed Greatsword, was gazing down at the distant scenery from on high.

The tight hunting outfit outlined her shapely figure, particularly emphasizing her taut buttocks and round, springy thighs, which were quite eye-catching.

From the front, the young woman had a beautiful oval face, not delicate but rather rough with thick eyebrows and the posture of carrying a greatsword, giving her an overall impressive and dashing appearance.

In just a few minutes, four or five nobles also on the airship had approached her, one of them even being an old Earl in his fifties…

This caused the young woman to frown slightly, visibly annoyed!

Soon, she returned to her cabin.

Inside, a middle-aged woman dressed as a maid was already present. On seeing the young woman enter, she stood up respectfully and said, “Miss Cleya, the Earl has asked you not to return to Meister.”

“But you have…”

Cleya waved her hand dismissively and said, “Shadia, the Imperial Royal Academy is about to go on spring break. Besides, father is severely injured; I couldn’t possibly not come back.”

She continued, “Moreover, I’ve heard that Mingster Province is currently unstable, and Meister, being our family’s ancestral land for hundreds of years, is in an especially bad situation.”

“By the way, didn’t father mention he was summoning his old comrades? How is that going?”

“Well… apart from Viscount Briso sending two Peak Knights, the other lords have only sent a symbolical one or two newly promoted Knights or a troop of cavalry,” Shadia replied, her face betraying her concern.