Chapter 312: Can You Handle This?

Chapter 312: Can You Handle This?



Dixon, a former member of the Slave Catchers, was known for his exceptional tracking and reconnaissance skills, and he prided himself on his agility.

But what had he just witnessed? In the blink of an eye, Rain appeared right in front of him.

How incredibly fast was this guy?

Rain smiled and said, "Your reaction tells me I've found the right person. Were you tailing me?"

"Don't talk nonsense. There are so many people on the street; how could I possibly be following you?" Dixon's eyes flashed with panic, but he stubbornly denied the accusation.

Neor and the others quickly surrounded them, while curious onlookers gathered around.

Rain knew that arguing with this guy would be a waste of time.

Was it even necessary?

Not at all! Rain swiftly extended his large hand and grabbed the man by the neck, lifting him like a chicken, and strode towards the Swordbearer Division with long strides.

Dixon's face turned red, and he struggled desperately. However, with his neck tightly grasped, he couldn't shout; he could only desperately grab Rain's plate armor arm, trying to pry it open. But after a few attempts, he realized that Rain's hand was like an iron clamp, not budging an inch.

Just as Dixon was about to kick Rain, Rain, who seemed to have anticipated the move, tightened his grip slightly, and looked down at Dixon with a murderous gaze that immediately silenced him.

Dixon knew that if he dared to move again, Rain would likely snap his neck without hesitation.

At that moment, Rain returned with a thin man in tow.

The guards at the entrance of the Swordbearer Division immediately surrounded them.

Another guard, upon seeing the situation, rushed into the division to report.

The guards were also curious about this unusual incident.

The last time they had seen someone daring to attack Rain in public was the Ice Wizard, who had a much more impressive appearance than this skinny guy.

But Rain had easily dealt with him in three moves.

"Find a cell and interrogate this guy thoroughly," Rain instructed the guards.

"As you wish, Captain. We'll take care of this guy. Angus and I are both ex-military, and we're quite skilled in interrogation and questioning," Angus volunteered.

"Yes, Captain, leave it to us," Vieri agreed.

After a moment's thought, Rain nodded, realizing that his own team members would be more reliable for this task. "Alright, I'll trouble you then."

Currently preoccupied with reuniting with Anna, Rain had no intention of wasting time on such a minor henchman.

Anna, meanwhile, watched this scene with wide eyes, silently observing.

She noticed that Rain's aura had grown even stronger since she last saw him months ago when he was the deputy patrol officer. His every move exuded a commanding presence.

"Rain, is it appropriate to treat someone like this in public?"

Rain smiled and said, "Why not?"

"We Swordbearers also serve as security advisors for certain areas of the city."

Anna understood and nodded, realizing, "I see, just like when you were the deputy patrol officer."

"Exactly," Rain confirmed.

Neor and Evelyn exchanged glances, and with a mutual understanding, they bid their farewells.

So, Rain and Anna walked towards the mansion, chatting along the way.

As they reached the entrance, Anna exclaimed in awe, "Wow, such a big house, and in Munster too, it must be expensive!"

"It's not that bad."

"Oh my! It's Anna!" Mint, playing with Cookie in the front yard, saw Anna and exclaimed in disbelief. She rushed over and jumped into Anna's arms.

"Anna, I missed you!" Mint held onto Anna tightly.

"I missed you too, Mint!"

Looking at Mint, who had brought her comfort during her most difficult times, Anna's heart stirred with emotion. She kissed Mint on the cheek and ruffled her hair.

"Mint, you've grown so much."

"Anna, you've grown too," Mint said, curiously examining Anna's chest as it had developed.

When she had rushed over, she had felt something soft and large against her, and it felt so comfortable.

Hmm? Anna followed Mint's gaze and immediately blushed.

"Anna, are you leaving again?" Mint asked with wide, innocent eyes, her voice filled with urgency.

Anna didn't know how to respond to Mint's question.

"Brother, can I share a room with Anna? Don't worry, brother, I won't disturb Anna's sleep."

It was clear that Mint was both happy and excited at this moment.

"Of course, but we're about to move into a new house. When that happens, you and Anna can each have your own room," Rain thought of what the Duke of Munster had said and nodded with a smile towards his sister, Mint.

"A new house?" Mint asked in confusion.

At that moment, Jenny and Agatha came out of the villa, curious after hearing Mint's joyful laughter upstairs.

The two girls immediately noticed Anna's slender figure.

Jenny didn't have a strong impression of Anna, but Anna, on the other hand, had a deep impression of Jenny, the noble lady.

Moreover, Anna recognized Jenny at first sight, as her appearance hadn't changed much up to this point.

When Anna saw Jenny and another noble girl living in Rain's mansion, she was taken aback.

'Could it be that these two are already...with Rain?' the girl's heart was filled with apprehension.

But soon, Anna realized from the girls' respectful attitude towards Rain, and the hint of reverence in their words, that their relationship wasn't what she had initially thought.

This caused Anna to breathe a sigh of relief.

Before long, everyone, including her mother Emma, knew that Anna had arrived.

For a while, Rain's mansion had never been so lively.

As Agatha watched Mint and Emma holding hands, their intimate and inseparable figures, she nudged her friend Jenny and said, "Jenny, I think you've met your match this time!"

"Look at how close Mint and Aunt Emma are to him; I think you've already lost half the battle."

Jenny shook her head at Agatha's teasing and didn't say anything.

But in her heart, she silently added, 'Mother, I think you've met a formidable rival this time.'

At that moment, a luxurious carriage stopped at the entrance of Rain's mansion.

A butler in a tailcoat descended from the carriage and bowed slightly towards Rain, "Excuse me, are you Lord Rain?"

"I'm from the Duke of Munster's mansion. The Duke said there's a mansion that needs your attention."

"I'm Rain," Rain was surprised that the butler had come just as he mentioned the new mansion.

"Lord Rain, would you like to receive it now, or set a time to visit later?" the butler respectfully asked.

"Hmm, let's go now. Hey, do you all want to come with me?" Rain thought for a moment and turned to ask the group.

"Yes! Brother, I want to go. Anna, will you come with me?" Mint said happily.

"Yes."

Even Anna, who was used to seeing various luxurious mansions, was amazed.

The new mansion given by the Duke of Munster was spacious and beautiful, covering a large area. It had a front and back garden, with a three-story main building made of white stone on the outside in the middle. There was also a two-story side building next to it, likely for the servants and guards.

As the group entered the mansion, they couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

The front yard featured a lawn covering several hundred square meters, with a slightly larger central area where children played, adding a touch of liveliness to the otherwise square and solemn villa.

The back garden was also a smaller garden, housing the stables.

Inside the main building, Mint happily counted and found eleven bedrooms on the second floor alone.

This left Anna in awe!

Even Jenny and Agatha, who were accustomed to luxurious noble mansions, were amazed.

'This area is probably among the best in the county, even among the mansions of the Habsburg Count.'

Rain was also surprised to find a large indoor training room on the first floor, spanning several hundred square meters. It was almost fully equipped with various weapons, swords, and guns, as well as training dummies and targets, leaving nothing to be desired.

'Finally, I won't have to stay at the Swordbearer Division every day.' Rain nodded in satisfaction.

After touring the mansion, Rain was pleased to find that it was comparable in scale to the Count of Habsburg's mansion in Mayorst City, except for the lack of an outdoor training ground.

This made Rain very satisfied.

The eleven-bedroom configuration also allowed Rain to accommodate everyone with some spare rooms left.

The mansion was fully furnished, and the original servants had kept it clean and tidy.

In other words, Rain could move in with his bags at any time.

"Lord Rain, if there's anything you're not satisfied with, please let me know, or I can help you find another mansion," the butler said respectfully.

Rain waved his hand and said, "This mansion is perfect! Please convey my gratitude to the Duke for his generosity."

After some thought, Rain turned to the group and said, "Why don't we move in today? We can pack some essentials and move in, and then slowly bring the rest of our things later."

"Wow! That's great!" Mint was the first to cheer.

"I want to sleep in Anna's room!"

Looking at the delighted group, Rain smiled and went to the training room of the new mansion alone.

Since Mint had 'claimed' Anna's room, he decided to learn the eighth Extraordinary Combat Skill—'Longhorn Spear'.

He took out a scroll and carefully studied it.

He had found this in the Redemption Hall the day before, and it was about the Extraordinary Combat Skill for polearms like spears, most suitable for use while mounted on horseback or other riding states.

In a normal standing state, it was somewhat unchanged, but after changing the length of the spear, it could still be used.

Conversely, if riding a griffin, the spear could be chosen to be longer than when riding a horse.

This was a fairly versatile Extraordinary Combat Skill for spears.

Soon, Rain mastered the basics of 'Longhorn Spear', and the system prompt sounded:

[You have trained in Longhorn Spear and your understanding has improved!]



[Your Longhorn Spear skill has improved, +3 experience points]



Just as Rain was learning the spear technique, suddenly, the door to the training room slowly opened, revealing a pretty face—it was Anna.

"Huh? Anna, you're here?" Rain was taken aback and waved her over with a smile.

"I was just about to ask you about the Ferdinand Forest."

Mint had been clinging to Anna earlier, and behind her, Emma was chatting with Anna for a while.

He wanted to talk to Anna but hadn't found the opportunity yet.

"Mhm, Mint and Aunt Emma went to the kitchen. They said they wanted to make something delicious for me." Anna smiled slightly and walked over.

Being alone in a room with Rain made Anna feel both sweet and a little nervous.

She shyly said, "Rain, I feel like you're different from before."

After hearing this, Rain looked her up and down and said, "You're different too, Anna."

But there was an inexplicable hint of meaning in Rain's tone, which made Anna recall what Mint had said earlier.

Suddenly, Anna's face turned red, and she bowed her head, tightly clutching the hem of her clothes.

However, Anna raised her head and looked at Rain with her beautiful eyes, then waved her small fist and said, "But you're right, I am different now, Rain, look!"

As Rain looked on in surprise, Anna bent down and placed her hands on the ground.

Just as Rain was still processing what was happening, the next second, a flash of spell glow passed by.

Suddenly, a lifelike, over two-meter-tall and three-meter-long Great Antelope appeared before Rain.

Its antlers were particularly distinctive, unlike those of other deer species. The antlers were not branched but flattened and shovel-shaped, with a rough surface and many small forks extending outwards.

'Is this a Druid transformation?' Rain was stunned!

Seeing Rain's dazed expression, Anna, transformed into the Great Antelope, had a mischievous glint in her large eyes.

Suddenly, she charged towards Rain.

Anna wanted to play a prank on Rain by knocking him over and then carrying him.

But just as she was about to reach Rain, she suddenly couldn't move.

Rain extended a hand and held her large antlers, and an overwhelming strength emanated from his grip, which she couldn't budge no matter how hard she tried.

This made Anna feel disheartened.

The next second, with another flash of spell glow, Anna transformed back into her human form, while Rain's large hand patted her head.

At this moment, Rain suddenly fell forward and was pushed down by Anna.

Instantly, Anna's entire body fell onto Rain.

Rain only felt a soft and fragrant body pressing into his embrace.

But immediately, Anna's face turned so red it seemed to be dripping blood.

She didn't know that Rain was doing this on purpose.

After all, even in her Great Antelope form, she couldn't budge him, and now in her human form, she could knock him over? It didn't make sense.

But at this moment, her posture was a little indecent, sitting astride Rain, and she felt a little uncomfortable, unable to exert any strength.

“Anna, have you become a formal Druid?” Rain asked softly.

“Mhm!” Anna sat astride Rain, her voice barely audible, like a mosquito, and she nodded slightly.

“Hey, Rain, how can you be so strong! Even a High Knight shouldn't have this much strength!" Anna asked shyly, still puzzled.

This question really puzzled her!

After all, she had tested the strength of her Great Antelope form multiple times, and she could easily knock over a brown bear weighing over a thousand pounds.

According to Aunt Delanna's explanation, the strength of the Great Antelope was comparable to that of a High Knight among humans, and its speed was not far behind that of a Veteran Knight.

Despite its formidable offensive capabilities, its defense against sharp weapons was somewhat lacking.

However, Aunt Delana had also advised her to flee when in danger.

"Because I'm a Great Knight," Rain revealed with a smile.

"A Great Knight?" Anna's beautiful eyes widened as she stared at Rain, her expression one of utter disbelief.

"But you only became a Knight a few months ago, at most four months ago! How can you already be a Great Knight?" Anna exclaimed in disbelief.

"Well, maybe I have some talent in the path of knighthood!" Rain shrugged and said with a smile.

"Oh my goodness! Compared to you, I feel like my Druid talent is just average! Even Aunt Delana praised my talent, saying that it's rare even among pureblood Elves," Anna said, deliberately omitting the word 'genius' at the end of her sentence.

She couldn't bring herself to say the word 'genius' when comparing her speed to Rain's.

At this moment, Anna anxiously twisted her slender body, feeling a sudden uneasiness as the lower part became increasingly uncomfortable.

Rain's large hand had already gently rested on Anna's slim waist.

"Knock knock knock!"

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door.

Instantly, Anna, like a startled fawn, jumped up from where she was sitting.

"Captain!" Angus and Vieri entered the room.

Seeing Anna's flushed face and her captain's awkward posture, they immediately understood that their timing was completely off.

"You two continue, I'll go check on Mint," Anna said, lowering her head and fleeing with a fresh scent.

Angus and Vieri watched as Anna ran out, their faces filled with contemplation.

"How's the interrogation going?" Rain asked as he stood up.

"Captain, you'll never guess who this guy is. He actually came here with Miss Anna," Vieri said, and his first sentence made Rain's eyebrows raise in surprise.

Hmm?

With Anna?

"Did he follow Miss Anna from Meyster?" Rain asked again for confirmation.

"No," Angus shook his head. "He's been tracking her from the Minster trade area."

"And his identity is also quite interesting. He's a member of a team called 'Sam's Team,' which is affiliated with the Axson Auction House."

"The Axson Auction House again?" Now Rain was truly surprised.

"Yes," Angus affirmed with a nod.

Rain immediately fell into deep thought, pondering for a moment before asking again, "There are many shareholders in the Axson Auction House. Do you know which shareholder this team belongs to?"

"They're not sure either, but it seems that a Duke is backing them."

"His name is Dixon, and he used to be a member of the Slave Catchers. He was just a small fry, but he's skilled in tracking and good with words, so their former captain kept him around."

Rain nodded and asked, "Did you find out why they were following Anna?"

Regarding this question, Angus and Vieri exchanged a glance, unsure of what to say.

"Hmm?" Rain looked at them with confusion.

"Well, he said that Miss Anna is a rare Elf," Angus repeated the man's words.

In their eyes, in their eyes, this was nonsense.

How could a young Elven maiden be an Elf?

There was a significant gap between Anna's youthful vitality and the beauty of the Elven race.

But instinctively, both of them felt something was amiss.

According to this man named Dixon, the order to track her came from their powerful leader, Sam.

Evidently, the probability of a high-level liquid wizard, at least a second-rank, making a mistake was very small.

"Interesting."

Rain couldn't help but laugh.

The other party had actually followed Anna, a half-elf girl, all the way to find him.

This.

For a while, the two of them didn't know what to say.

Talent is abnormal, and it is also a saint?

Can you bear it?

(End of Chapter)

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