Wizard starting from shoeing donkeys

Chapter 1059: Chapter 369: Intestine Breaker

At this moment, Rein was on the back of the Horned Owl Beast, contemplating the battle with the projection of Nether Sea Goddess Hela.

It could be considered a type of battle review.

At the beginning of the battle, when Hela’s projection was not yet angered by him, she was exceptionally difficult to handle, adept at various witchcraft and extraordinary battle techniques.

Moreover, the coordination between combat skills and witchcraft was seamless, giving Rein the impression he was fighting a high-performance robot, with all his responses seemingly anticipated by the opponent.

Only when the opponent’s emotions began to fluctuate, although the power of the attacks increased, the precision between moves was lost, granting Rein an opportunity to retaliate.

Upon careful reflection now, two key elements contributed to his victory over the opponent.

The first was his tough skin and thick flesh, thanks to the top-level Steel Body and high-speed healing talents, which owed to the Mutated Dragon Bloodline.

The second was the further enhancement to his spiritual power after advancing to Second Level Liquidization Wizard, enabling him to perceive and capture the opponent’s attacks. Had he remained at the level of a First Level Wizard, this battle might have been more difficult.

Additionally, these two elements determined the direction Rein needed to strengthen subsequently.

Firstly, spiritual power needed further enhancement to accelerate the liquification process. This required him to quickly visit the Bixiu Mechanization School and apply to Mentor Mogaro for the second layer of Steel Heart Advanced Meditation Method.

This is also one of the prerequisites for transitioning to a ‘Dragon Vein Wizard’.

Therefore, in terms of importance, accelerating the liquification process is the top priority.

Secondly, it’s about finding opportunities to continually enhance the Dragon Bloodline concentration, which might be achieved deliberately by searching for Dragons or Dragon Descendant Monsters for tasks after joining the Sword Holder Headquarters.

Lastly, Rein plans to learn from Nether Sea Goddess Hela’s combat style, further integrating Metal Series Witchcraft into his own combat.

Of course, this is a grand undertaking, requiring him to peruse more ancient books and contemplate which witchcraft and moves complement each other, which isn’t urgent at the moment.

Now that he has enough rare metal, he can practice the liquidation kill move ‘Multiple Cutting Net’, integrating it into his combat style.

This also serves as a balance between melee and ranged attacks in his current strategy.

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As time passed, two people gazed at the towering mountains ahead.

In the middle of the mountains was a gap emitting a faint purple hue, which was the Purple Knotwood Forest at Beverly Pass.

Thus, Rein immediately controlled Blood Feather to gradually descend.

Due to the conspicuous characteristics of the blue-purple Horned Owl Beast and Rein’s white wizard robe, and because the previous battle hadn’t happened too long ago, it was still vividly remembered in the guards’ minds.

They naturally immediately responded, realizing the Imperial Swordsman from last time had returned.

Soon, there were troops stationed at Beverly Pass reporting to their superior.

“Haha, Lord Rein, I didn’t expect to see you again so soon.” A burly, bearded Great Knight hurriedly approached and warmly greeted.

It was the same Great Knight who helped Rein interrogate the Black Flame Cult members last time, also the highest-ranking officer guarding Beverly Pass, Gray.

“Miss Anna, hello.”

“Hello, Great Knight Gray.” Anna smiled lightly and responded.

“Would you two like to come over to my place and rest for a while?”

“Sir Gray, this time it won’t be possible, we must hurry along.” Rein smiled and declined Gray’s offer.

“That is too bad. Lord Rein, Miss Anna, but I will accompany you there.” The bearded Gray said in a slightly flattering tone.

Since witnessing the excessively young Lord Rein’s skills, Gray knew that if given the chance, he must establish friendly ties with him.

“It’s a bother then.” Rein glanced around and did not refuse.

Because at this moment, there was already a long queue of caravans and travelers outside the pass, all wanting to pass through the Beverly Pass. With guards paving the way, the speed would undoubtedly be much faster.

For Rein, the faster the return, the better, and as an Empire combat personnel, this was the convenience he ought to enjoy.

Upon Rein’s agreement, Gray slightly excitedly waved his hand, and immediately, a squad of guards paved the way, escorting Rein and his group swiftly through Beverly Pass.

But halfway through the journey.

Suddenly, a few crows flew over from the horizon, accompanied by a few hoarse ‘caw-caw’ sounds, swiftly passing overhead of Rein’s group.

“Hmm? Rein, something seems off up ahead, the crows say there are many Wind Rocs gathering ahead.” Anna lightly furrowed her eyebrows, turned her head, and softly spoke to Rein.

As a Druid, she naturally has considerable expertise in understanding bird language.

“Hmm? Wind Rocs gathering?”

Rein peered into the distance; this place was the Wind Rocs’ territory, so a large gathering of them seemed unsurprising.

However, upon deliberate observation, he faintly sensed something amiss.

Because weak threats were transmitting from in front and his sides.

At this moment, from high up in the sky on both sides of Beverly Pass, numerous small gray dots appeared, soaring up and heading straight for his location.

“So many Wind Rocs?” many guards couldn’t help but exclaim.

Travelers and caravan guards within the passage displayed expressions of panic and dismay.