Chapter 281: Making Use of Waste

Chapter 281: Making Use of Waste



Just then, Ren looked around and walked over to the massive pits on the ground, only to find that the Legendary Earth Serpent had already fled without a trace.

Ren picked up the replica Imperial Staff that had fallen to the ground. The Imperial Power stored within it was almost entirely depleted from the previous usage, leaving little remaining.

Apparently, if he wanted to use it again, he would need to return to the Swordsman Division for a recharge.

He hesitated, unsure whether to pursue the injured Legendary Earth Serpent or stay to protect Clara and the others.

Of course, although the Earth Serpent had been injured by the replica Imperial Staff, it was still a Legendary Breed and more powerful than him.

Even if Ren caught up, he wasn't entirely confident he could defeat it with the Soulshatter Warhammer's unique effect, Soulshatter Strike.

At that moment, Clara and Olena approached and stood beside Ren at the cave entrance.

He should have killed another Black Flame Adept earlier and used Soulshatter Strike directly on the Serpent Sect's high priest, Kraya.

Suddenly, Ren felt something amiss as the ground beneath him trembled slightly, as if the recently filled pit was shaking.

Inside Admiral Edward's office...

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Ren glanced at Kraya's headless corpse, feeling a twinge of regret.

"Hmm?" The informant, going by the name Eliya, showed no interest in the banter from the nearby guards.

This was because it fulfilled the first condition for the Epic Profession—King of Blades (Epic)—which required 'Weapon Master lv9 or higher'.

"Since it's useless, it's of no use," said Mong, the Ancient Hero, in a deep, raspy voice, as if he had just killed a chicken instead of a person.

"Yes, inform Archbishop Gomez to be on high alert."

"Duke Minster should know by now, but Archbishop Gomez might not have received the news yet."

"Oh, right, what did they say?"

"Will Radiance?" Ren frowned slightly.

"This... Lord Mong, even though they are useless, they are still loyal followers of the church (Ancient Common Language). We should make use of them," Freeman quickly explained.

While Clara and the others were talking to Ren, the guards began to help their injured companion and clean up the garden.

"Yes, this Trident-Tailed Sea Dragon possessed a bit of divinity and was probably favored by a certain evil god," explained Colonel Stanley.

Back in his room, Ren thought for a moment and then checked the system prompt: 【You have experienced a battle. Warhammer Wizard (Legendary) experience gained +2491】

"Just... in that case, the original nickname 'Master Siege Hammer' doesn't seem fitting anymore."

Upon hearing Ren's words, Roland's heart felt as sweet as if he had just drunk honey.

Ever since the news about the Sealed Gateway reached the Empire, they had reportedly started preparations and dispatched the Imperial Guardian.

"She's a dual-path Wizard and Knight. I think her advice will be helpful to you," said Clara, her beautiful eyes fixed on Ren.

"It's Lady Red Queen, the Dragon Knight."

【Congratulations! You have defeated a powerful enemy and gained 4 Golden Skill Points!】【Congratulations! Your Warhammer Wizard (Legendary) profession level has increased!】

After much hard work, the massive pit was finally filled.

Sometimes, having a powerful companion could mean the difference between life and death.

"Yes, my lord."

"Yes, I will carry out your orders." - Master County.

"Hmm? It escaped?" Admiral Edward, in his military uniform, raised an eyebrow, finding the outcome hard to believe.

He hadn't expected the carefully planned attack to end like this!

Roland felt a bit awkward as he spoke.

Olena first looked at Kraya's headless corpse on the ground and then turned to Ren, saying:

Ren nodded, "Thank you, Miss Clara. Sephiris' words have given me much inspiration."

(Note: The aforementioned skill experience has been enhanced by the exclusive talent 'Basic Extraordinary Comprehension', resulting in a 30% increase.)



"If mental power is like a multi-faceted crystal, then perception is one of its facets, an external manifestation of mental power. Will Radiance, on the other hand, is another facet of the crystal, another external manifestation of mental power."

As Ren was about to ask Clara about the Near-Legendary matter, Olena approached and said with a smile, "Yes, Lord Ren, you defeated Raksool. I will report this to the Swordsman Division immediately."

"Tsk tsk, this Raksool, the one who caused multiple tragedies in Master County, has finally met his end at the hands of 'Master Siege Hammer'. A fitting end, indeed," Olena chuckled.

"It's a time of trouble indeed," Edward sighed.

"Lord Ren must have intended to intimidate the enemy with this combat style!" a young guard remarked with an air of understanding.

But to their surprise, the enemy managed to escape.

Habus Earl's Mansion Garden.

"This..." The Black Flame Adepts glanced at each other.

Moments ago, the three members of Blade Team had joined forces to confront Cannon, but within less than a minute, they were utterly defeated. However, when Cannon faced Lord Ren, it took a similar amount of time for him to be reduced to a headless corpse. This left Roland speechless for a moment, as both were Gold Rank Swordsman Captains, but the gap in their abilities was too significant.

Roland was well aware of the situation with the three of them.

"Which Imperial Guardian has arrived this time?"

"Thank you, Lady Olena. Blade Team's contribution in defeating the Serpent Sect's Cannon cannot be understated," Ren said.

The crux of the issue was that many words in Ancient Common Tongue and Modern Common Tongue had the same pronunciation, including the word 'waste.'

Ren knew that the Imperial higher-ups were likely aware of the sealed entity within the Sealed Gateway.

"Oh, Eliya, you've been quite diligent today, without any rest."

However, Ren had only become a full-fledged Great Knight two months ago, so it was natural that he hadn't delved into such matters.

"For wizards, the classification of Near-Legendary powerhouses is simpler. It's the liquefaction of mental power, becoming a Level 2 Wizard. As for Legends, it's the crystallization of mental power," Clara explained from the side.

Despite giving it his all, he was still thoroughly beaten by Cannon, but in Lord Ren's words, it meant a valiant effort, which carried great significance.

After an hour, his forehead was already covered in fine beads of sweat.

"A divine creature? No wonder!" Admiral Edward's expression cleared, but the crow's feet at the corners of his eyes deepened.

The Warhammer Wizard (Legend) had just advanced from Level 1 to Level 5 (590/2000) in a single promotion.

Simultaneously, he silently cursed himself.

He had just called someone a 'waste,' and this adult had overheard it.

Ren could sense that this oppressive force was a display of some kind of mental power.

He hadn't expected even her to fail.

And when he witnessed Raksool's death at Ren's hands, he felt a chill run through his body.

"Hmm?"

Roland's flattery wasn't due to his skill in sycophancy, but because Swordsmen enjoyed excellent treatment in all aspects, with one prerequisite: they had to return alive after missions.

"Hmm, I'm concerned about this Legendary Earth Snake. If we don't eliminate it, they might seek revenge at any time," Ren said, frowning slightly and nodding.

Now, was he asking Ren to learn this oppressive force from these two? Ren nodded.

"Not another waste?"

"Of course, Lord Ren, please do as you wish."

"It's not a complete failure. The Serpent Sect's Cannon is still fighting."

"That's right, Lord Ren, you also killed this Serpent Sect's High Priest Cannon."

As an Imperial Admiral, Edward was naturally aware of Menya's background.

For him, mastering Will Radiance meant starting from the very beginning.

"Oh? Is that so?" Ren's expression became pensive.

Being a wizard himself, he had a more acute perception than others.

It was just a bit of a pity.

There was a stranger standing next to him, as tall as a small giant.

"Hmm? So, you ran away? A bunch of wastes!" Freeman's eyes twitched, and he was furious. "Pfft!"

At this moment, he felt like a little chick being picked up by the chest-piercing arm.

Roland spoke while giving a thumbs-up.

"The higher-ups want our branch to distribute more tasks related to the Sea Clan and the Sea God Cult, assisting the Imperial Navy and Army's operations."

Soon, he realized where the awkwardness lay.

A double agent?

He decided to play it safe for a while, no longer passing any messages or intelligence to the church.

Feeling a bit embarrassed, he thought to himself, 'Aside from physical talent, does Ren excel in other aspects as well?'

The visibly reddened thick arm casually swung, tossing the corpse aside like a piece of trash.

This indicated that the situation the Empire faced was gradually slipping out of their control. Otherwise, even if this Trident-Tailed Sea Dragon was a divine creature, it shouldn't have been able to escape.

"Yes, sir."

This was because, although these two were higher-level Near-Legendary powerhouses to him, they were defeated by Ren.

"So, the plan to attack Habus Earl's Mansion has also failed?"

At this moment, Clara noticed Ren staring at the massive tunnel on the ground in a daze. She immediately understood and asked, "Ren, are you thinking of pursuing that Legendary Earth Snake?"

"Lord Ren, this Legendary Earth Snake is likely not Cannon's pet but is probably controlled by some kind of sorcery from the Serpent Sect.

"

"Roland is correct, but, Leyan, you're also a Sorcerer."

Leyen understood this was a concise summary.

"Of course, they're all elite forces of the Dragon Empire," Freeman said, taken aback, and let out two dry laughs.

"Hmm? Leyan, have you not experienced this before?" Roland looked at Leyan, surprised.

He first gazed at the corpse of Cannon in shock, then at Leyan, and sighed, "Leyen, your strength is truly something else!"

This was Leyan's emotional intelligence at work! "By the way, Captain Roland, I'd like to ask you a question. What's the main difference between Near-Legendary and Legendary Breeds, and our Great Knights?"

The informant planted by the Black Flame Cult in Earl Habus's mansion was currently shoveling dirt into the large pit dug up by the Legendary Earth Snake.

Damn! How could he forget about the presence of this superior nearby.

After both Rakso and the other Black Flame Guardian had died at Leyan's hands, the remaining elite forces of the church were unaware of Leyan's true identity.

At this moment, Leyan's heart was in shambles.

This caused the head maid to glance at Leyan again.

But in an instant, a surprise emerged! Soft soil splattered as a thick, desiccated grayish-white arm suddenly reached out from the ground, grabbing Leyan's ankle!

"This bloody and pale sight is nauseating."

"Sir, I'll take you to a place with enough strong individuals to help you recover your body."

"Everyone, I'll trouble you to take care of things here. I'd like to return and think about this."

"Freeman, bad news! Rakso has been killed by Leyan."

"It's indeed challenging to deal with," Leyan nodded.

"The Sealed Gateway was opened by the Sea Clan and the Sea God Church, but we didn't expect the creature sealed within to be a Trident-Tailed Sea Dragon. The Imperial Guardian was caught off guard, allowing it to escape into the deep sea."

"Scared, huh? Being scared is the right choice!"

"For a Great Knight, fully comprehending Will Radiance and entering the Title Knight realm is the path to becoming a Legendary Breed," Roland thought for a moment before concisely explaining.

"Two Near-Legendary Breeds, including the Serpent Sect's Cannon, have all been defeated by you. I feel that the gap between them and Legendary Breeds is just a step away."

In the dimly lit torchlight, the opponent had disheveled hair, their face obscured. They wore an ancient-looking bronze chest armor, and their exposed skin was grayish-white, wrinkled, and lacked the elasticity of normal skin.

Several guards whispered, "Hey, do you think Leyan likes to use the warhammer to smash enemies' heads?"

Swordsman Division, Administrative Building Rooftop.

"Moreover, the opponent's strength exceeded expectations. I believe the mission rating of three and a half stars is unfair. I'll suggest to Lord Yumaz to raise it to four stars, Golden Rank."

Otherwise, Leyan would be lying on the ground right now.

This meant Leyan could now upgrade either 'Crushing Hammer' or 'Improved Blade Storm' from advanced techniques to ultimate techniques.

Leyen's cold tone terrified the Black Flame Adepts who had escaped, turning their faces pale!

Leyen crossed his arms and supported his chin, pacing back and forth in deep thought.

Hours later.

This was a bountiful harvest!

"Does Duke Minster and Archbishop Gomez know about this?"

Olena wiped her forehead, looking at her 'work' with a sense of relief.

"That's right! It should be like this."

"However, regarding the rewards for the Swordsman Division's mission in Nom Province, I still need to communicate with them." As she spoke, Olena glanced at the Blade Squad's three members undergoing treatment.

"I can!"

"If you can grasp the basic usage of Will Radiance, you'll be considered a Near-Legendary Breed."

The twenty-plus escaping Black Flame Adepts saw a group of familiar figures at the other end of the original tunnel, led by another superior of their church, Freeman.

"By the way, what do you think of the name 'Soulshatter Warhammer'?"

"Rakso is dead?" Freeman's good mood was suddenly overshadowed.

Among the Imperial Guardians, he was considered one of the top-ranked elite forces.

This was an unexpected joy!

"Leyen, your strength is growing stronger!" Clara approached Leyan and looked at him with her head tilted, saying.

As an ordinary person, Leyan's battles against Rakso and the Serpent Sect's Cannon were almost entirely unwatchable for Shadiya.

Minster.

If that was the case, there was no need to take the risk of entering the tunnel to try and kill the opponent.

However, her tightly clasped and slightly caressing legs seemed to reveal her inner turmoil, contrary to her calm expression, hinting at the turmoil within.

Additionally, due to the original Weapon Master (Legendary) profession level, which had reached lv8 and was about to level up, after gaining a large amount of experience this time, it also leveled up to lv9 (10000/10000).

In the distance, Ancient Hero Mong, who had been advancing several meters without anyone noticing, suddenly lunged forward. His emaciated body, with visible muscle fibers, had thick arms that pierced through the chest of a Black Flame Adept who had been trying to escape.

"I didn't expect it to be the Trident-Tailed Sea Dragon," Ren muttered.

Additionally, Ren gained 5 attribute points, 5 skill points, and an extra 7 Golden Skill Points.

[Congratulations! Your Warhammer Wizard (Legendary) profession level has increased!]



Furthermore, the Cannon-wielding Earth Serpent's words confirmed that Ren possessed some kind of physical talent.

"Captain Roland, you're giving me too much credit. Without the three of you obstructing, the Cannon might have discovered Holand's death earlier and ordered the Earth Serpent to destroy the villa," Ren said.

At this moment, Maid Chief Shadiya stood calmly behind her mistress, Clara, without saying a word. Her eyes occasionally stared blankly at Ren.

[You have gained 1387 experience points as a Weapon Master (Legendary).]



This seemed to be the second time Ren heard such a statement. The first time was likely an indirect mention by Master Gunther.

"I understand, Miss Ren," Olena nodded. "I'll communicate this to Captain Roland first."

Fortunately, Ren didn't immediately betray them during the attack.

The other guards exchanged glances, their expressions revealing a sudden realization.

Maid Chief Shadiya, witnessing blurry shadows, scattered dirt, pits in the ground, scattered sparks, whirlwinds, and flames, felt as if she had experienced a Divine Battle!

However, one thing Maid Chief Shadiya understood was Ren's physical strength, which was truly impressive. After two battles, Ren's face remained free of fatigue, clearly demonstrating his endurance.

What made the Black Flame Adepts even more apprehensive was the intimidating aura emanating from Ren, preventing them from daring to approach.

This comparison, under nearly identical circumstances, led to a clear and unmistakable conclusion.

The Black Flame Adept, stunned, couldn't believe he was being attacked within his own church's congregation.

Therefore, the Swordsman held great respect for powerful companions within their ranks.

"If we say that he has only comprehended a thread or a small portion, then he is a Near-Legendary strong."

Red lines appeared densely on his arm, and the Black Flame Adept's mouth hung open as if he wanted to scream, but his entire body visibly contorted, shrank, and dehydrated rapidly. His limbs turned grayish-white like a dried corpse, naturally drooping. His neck also twisted and fell to the side.

After all, the speed of the attack had exceeded the limits of her visual perception.

This Earth Serpent was the adult female red dragon of the current Emperor's beloved aunt, renowned as the 'Red Queen' due to her entire body being crimson and her association with Menya.

"Huh? It's Lady 'Red Queen' herself, and even she couldn't defeat this Trident-Tailed Sea Dragon!"

Additionally, regarding willpower, Ren vaguely grasped a crucial insight.

At this moment, Roland, with his injured body, approached them.

"The effect of 'Soul-Shattering Impact' couldn't be tested because if the enemy is too weak, the power won't be fully demonstrated."

However, when they saw the headshot corpses of Black Flame Guardians and the bodies of Raksool and the Serpent Sect Cannon, they were stunned.

"Hmm? Could it be the Earth Serpent again?"

Along the way, they witnessed a chaotic scene in the garden, with numerous pits in the ground and scattered dirt.

Ren, on the verge of stepping into the Near-Legendary level, should have a more comprehensive understanding of this aspect compared to him.

A middle-aged man in an Army uniform, with a pair of leaves and four curved moons on his shoulder badges, respectfully reported, "Admiral, we've just received an urgent military report from Maestus."

"That's a fitting title," a guard nodded in agreement.

Adding to his previously remaining points, Ren now had 6 attribute points, 6 skill points, and 8 Golden Skill Points remaining.

"Don't look for me, go find Ren!" Olena's expression changed, and she turned to leave the cave entrance.

"This is what I heard from Lady Sephiris, the King of Rangers with the title 'Windrunner', when I was at the Royal Academy."

"Yes, simply put, the pressure you felt during the battle with these two is the influence of willpower at the beginner level." Roland pointed to the corpses of the Cannon and the others.

"Now that the Cannon is dead, the Earth Serpent has gained freedom and will likely leave without causing further trouble."

Instantly, Olena felt a chilling sensation running up her spine.

The next moment, Olena vanished from her original spot.

The guards watched in shock as Olena's entire body was pulled into the ground by an unseen force, and a small hole appeared in the burial pit, measuring less than a meter in diameter.

(End of Chapter)

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