Wizard starting from shoeing donkeys

Chapter 1251: Chapter 422: Blood Crystal and Advancement 4

In other words, when the time comes, it will be almost impossible to gather enough forces in the Dragon Valley Secret Realm to confidently eliminate the Nether Sea Goddess…

Therefore, if we’re going to eliminate her, it must be a one-time success!

“Not enough! Have Agrippa accelerate the placement of the Rift Closer at the second point.”

“Also, have the Inner Guard team immediately head to the second point to rendezvous with Agrippa, and then proceed to eliminate the opponent.” Marshal Alfred said in a deep voice.

Agrippa is the captain of the Sword Holder Team, a Legendary Peak strongman.

“Combining the forces of two teams? Indeed, this will ensure greater safety.” General Augustus immediately understood his superior’s intention, nodded, and said.

“Yes, sir.” Tatia responded.

However, her pretty face suddenly showed a slight expression of hesitation.

Everyone present was highly perceptive, and Marshal Alfred immediately noticed this. He smiled slightly and asked, “Major General Tatia, do you have any suggestions? Please feel free to speak directly.”

“Uh… Lords, I was wondering if Lord Rein should go along as well?”

“Oh? Why? You must know that after two fierce battles, Rein has likely exhausted much of his physical strength. For him to recover the Rift Closer with Baldwin is already quite a feat.” Augustus said with a puzzled expression.

“Do you recall, Lord Rein once faced off with the projection of the Nether Sea Goddess on the Frostwind Prairie.”

“Yes, that is the case.” Augustus nodded and said.

At the time, he had been the investigation leader, questioning Rein about the incident.

“You think that he has the experience to handle it better?” Marshal Alfred immediately understood Tatia’s meaning.

“Yes, Lords.” Tatia smiled slightly and said.

“Let’s first check the situation on Rein’s side.” Alfred mused.

“Lord Dalain, we need to trouble you again.”

The Marshal said somewhat apologetically to the Grand Astromancer Dalain, who was beside him.

“Lord Alfred, no need to be courteous, it is all for the Empire.”

As the Grand Astromancer Dalain chanted a spell, the image on the elliptical stone platform in the center of the hall changed again, now showing Rein’s current scene.

“Eh? What’s this…”

“Aren’t these three Barnes and his group? I recall they were already defeated by Lord Rein, so what…?” Tatia expressed her surprise.

“They must have been infected by a Void Beast.” Suddenly, the Grand Astromancer Dalain said.

“Hmm? Aren’t Void Beasts only supposed to infect juvenile giant dragons? Why can humans be infected too?” General Augustus was also shocked by the news and immediately asked.

“The Secret Realm was previously sealed, so no humans entered, and most of the infectious hosts were powerful giant beasts, thus the misunderstanding.”

“Although there aren’t many records about the Void Beast, there are some documented cases of human infections.” Dalain explained.

“To be precise, humans with bloodline inheritance are more likely to attract the attention of Void Beasts. This is because a significant portion of their strength comes from their bloodline and their bodies themselves, which are similar to giant beasts to some extent.”

“I see.”

“So what do we do now? Should we immediately send reinforcements?”

“Eh? This… The Twin Snakes of the Secret Snake Sect have already been taken in as followers by Lord Rein.” Tatia said in astonishment as she looked at the message from Rein.

“Hmm?” Marshal Alfred was also taken aback when he heard this.

He looked at the image on the stone platform, where the two women were clearly following Rein rather than surrounding him, and showed surprise.

“Won’t the Divine power prevent the pact from being made?”

“In other places, perhaps, but not within the Dragon Valley Secret Realm.” After some thought, Grand Astromancer Dalain understood the cause and consequences.

“Then… There are four people on Lord Rein’s side, yet it seems they are all either injured or not fully recovered. Can they handle the three infected by the Void Beast?” Tatia couldn’t help but ask.

It’s not that the combat advisor was unprofessional, but rather that the situation of human infection by Void Beasts hadn’t occurred for thousands of years.

Without data, decisions and judgments could not be easily made.

“After infection by a Void Beast, attacks will mutate, and generally speaking, combat strength will be increased to a certain extent.” Dalain stroked his beard, saying.

“Should we immediately gather reinforcements and send them over?” General Augustus looked at Marshal Alfred and asked.

Rein’s performance has always been outstanding, and being young, he has already become favored by Augustus.

“Major General Tatia, please contact Rein immediately and ask for his opinion on whether he needs support.” After contemplating, Alfred said.

“Yes, Marshal.” Tatia immediately picked up a thin slab and called out:

“Lord Rein, do you need support on your side?”

A few seconds later, Rein’s calm three-word reply came: “No need.”

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