Chapter 324: Legend!

Chapter 324: Legend!



The first system prompt appeared before Rain's eyes:

【Dragon Bloodline (Moderate): Water and Fire Elemental Affinity moderately increased, Great Strength Talent moderately enhanced, Steel Body Talent moderately improved, Battle Cry-type Secret Techniques significantly strengthened.】

It seemed like a minor change, with the bloodline description shifting from 'weak' to 'moderate'.

At the same time, the description of Battle Cry-type Secret Techniques had changed from 'moderately' to 'significantly'.

But that wasn't the main point; the key was the following prompt! Rain's eyes widened with anticipation.

【Ding! Host's Dragon Bloodline detected at Moderate level, triggering a special advanced job change - Legendary Dragon Vein Wizard!】

【The prerequisites for advancing to Legendary Dragon Vein Wizard are: First, the concentration of Dragon Bloodline is ??? Current conditions do not meet the requirements, advancement to Legendary Dragon Vein Wizard failed!】

"Damn! A legendary-tier job!" Rain couldn't help but exclaim with excitement.

"Whether it's the 'Thousand Blade King' or the 'Dragon Knight' triggered by the Red Dragon Scale, they're both epic-tier. This time, it's actually legendary!"

Rain's excitement was evident.

"If the 'Thousand Blade King' or 'Dragon Knight' job panels are benchmarked against imperial epic-tier powerhouses like Princess Menia, then the legendary-tier job panel must be aimed at even stronger entities, like demi-gods???"

Rain's eyes sparkled with anticipation.

At least, he had never heard of legendary-tier powerhouses, and it seemed that above epic-tier was demi-god status, akin to the level of the Imperial Emperor, who had successfully challenged but sustained severe injuries.

For a moment, Rain's mind raced with thoughts.

"But the issue is that there seems to be a significant gap between my current state and the Legendary Dragon Vein Wizard job. So, even the prerequisites aren't clear, and only the first requirement is specified, while the subsequent conditions are all represented by question marks."

"I still need to find a way to clarify the job change conditions."

"Hmm, no rush!"

"At least, I have a general direction now!"

This realization also made Rain feel a bit more accepting of the foul-smelling Legendary Earth Serpent blood on his body.

However, he still needed to wash it off.

Claireya, who was nearby, had initially planned to approach Rain and inquire about his condition. But before she could take a step, she saw Rain swiftly heading towards the bedroom.

"He should be fine!" she thought with a smile, assuming that he was taking care of himself.

After Rain had thoroughly washed himself four or five times in the bathroom and applied a layer of spices, he finally managed to completely remove the Earth Serpent blood.

"Knock knock!"

A familiar figure appeared at the bedroom door—it was Claireya.

It was almost three in the morning, and typically, no noble lady would visit a man's room at this hour. But having just finished settling some post-battle matters, Claireya had hurried over without giving it much thought.

After all, checking on the well-being of her guardian knight after a battle was both necessary and reasonable.

However, as soon as Claireya entered the room, she noticed Rain's hair was still damp, and he was only wearing a simple sleepwear, revealing his muscular chest.

This made Claireya immediately realize that her timing might not be appropriate.

But having come this far, she couldn't just turn back.

"Rain, are you alright?" Claireya asked, glancing at Rain's tall figure, a question that had been bothering her.

She had never heard of Legendary Earth Serpent blood enhancing one's physical qualities. Wasn't it only the blood of a giant dragon that could have such an effect? She had also touched the blood out of curiosity and found that while it was better than ordinary blood, it didn't seem to benefit her in any way.

"Miss Claireya, please come in. Are you referring to the snake blood from the bath? Yes, I'm fine."

"And even better than before."

"Huh?" Claireya's beautiful eyes widened in surprise.

Could it really be beneficial to the body?

Sensing the astonishment in Claireya's eyes, Rain explained, "Perhaps it's because of my unique physique. After bathing in the blood of the Legendary Earth Serpent, I felt some subtle changes in my body, for the better." Rain offered a brief explanation.

He naturally wouldn't reveal the full truth, but a simple statement about the positive effects on his body was harmless.

"What an enviable physique!" Claireya nodded in agreement.

In her mind, this was the only plausible explanation for why Rain would immerse himself in snake blood. Thus, she quickly accepted his explanation.

"By the way, Rain, according to your earlier assessment, what do you think will happen next after this attack?" Claireya asked as she walked to the window, gazing at the moonlit, cratered, and devastated front yard, her brows furrowed in concern.

"According to the information from the Swordsmen, these are probably the people the Serpent Sect has sent this time." Rain also walked over to the window and stood beside Claireya, offering comfort.

He understood Claireya's concern; the Serpent Sect had sent two Legendary-ranked individuals, an almost insurmountable challenge for the Habsburg family.

If he hadn't arrived in time, the Habsburg family's rule in Minster might have become history.

Rain thought for a moment and added, "As for the future... it seems that the Legendary Earth Serpent holds a special significance for the Serpent Sect. After I killed it, even if they seek revenge, they will most likely come after me in Minster."

Clearly, the Serpent Sect's intentions this time were not solely for revenge against Cannon and Holdan. Their actions had already revealed this.

And the reason he had killed the Earth Serpent was precisely to divert their attention.

"Rain, thank you," Claireya said, turning to him with a serious gaze.

She understood what Rain meant.

Rain was essentially saying that he had taken care of the current problem and was willing to bear the consequences of any future issues as well.

But this left Claireya unsure of how to express her gratitude.

With Rain's current strength, the extraordinary combat skills possessed by the Habsburg family would likely be of little use to him.

"It's my duty; I am your Guardian Knight, after all," Rain smiled, looking at Claireya's earnest and focused face. He reached out and took her hand, patting it gently in reassurance.

Claireya's hand was warm and soft.

Surprisingly, her palm was devoid of the calluses one would expect from a skilled swordswoman.

Perhaps it was due to her bloodline awakening?

Claireya felt a bit embarrassed by Rain's gesture, her cheeks flushing slightly as she averted her gaze from him and looked out the window at the moon.

"As my Guardian Knight, holding hands is not unusual. In the Imperial Capital, some Guardians and their charges are even more open," Claireya reassured herself, aware of her father's expectations regarding her marriage.

But as she turned away, she presented Rain with an even more captivating profile and a tantalizing glimpse of her curvaceous figure.

Rain's embrace seemed to heighten Claireya's allure, and her lack of resistance made him believe she was tacitly consenting.

His large hand naturally wrapped around her slender, supple waist, and with a gentle squeeze, he pulled her close.

Claireya stiffened but didn't protest.

"Rain has taken such a huge risk to save me and the Habsburg family from danger; it's only natural for him to hold me like this," she thought, comforting herself.

The exquisite sensation made Rain's hand unconsciously caress her waist a few times, savoring the warmth and suppleness of her figure.

At the same time, he observed Claireya, noticing the blush on her cheeks as she continued to look out the window. Recalling her late-night visit, a flame ignited in Rain's lower abdomen.

A woman's waist should not be touched, unless she allows it.

After all, below that slender waist lay a round and firm buttocks.

"Rain, as my Guardian Knight, has already fought two battles tonight, in addition to the previous one defending the estate. What I can offer him is so little compared to the immense help he has given me."

"As long as we don't cross that line, it shouldn't be against my father's wishes, right?" Claireya thought, unaware that her actions were encouraging Rain's boldness.

However, Claireya hadn't considered one crucial point: Rain's strength far surpassed her own, and once she ignited his desires, she would be powerless to stop him.

Indeed, Rain's eyes now blazed with a growing intensity.

His hand ventured further, reaching inside her hunting trousers and caressing her shapely buttocks.

This action caused Claireya's face to flush with embarrassment.

She felt as if all her strength had been sapped, leaving her powerless.

She tried to push Rain away, but her hands on his chest lacked the strength to do so. The softness of her fair palms only made Rain think she preferred facing him directly.

So, he continued to hold her, his hand supporting her supple buttocks through the hunting trousers, adjusting her position.

"Ah~!"

This completely ruined Claireya's attempt to divert her gaze and avoid embarrassment.

She was flustered and at a loss.

This was her first time, and she was completely unprepared.

However, to Rain, the usually confident and capable Claireya, who had taken charge of Myester's affairs, now displayed a shy expression that contrasted sharply with her usual demeanor.

Rain vividly recalled teaching him the Giant Bear Sword Technique at the Habsburg Estate, making Claireya his knight mentor in a way.

These factors combined made Claireya's allure irresistible to Rain.

Rain was reminded of a particular quip—'Beasts and beasts are no match for beasts.'

Facing Claireya's cherry-red lips, Rain naturally leaned in.

And so, some things just happened.

(Omitted for a thousand words)



A few minutes earlier, Sadia, the head maid, had been about to bring some incense to Rain's room.

After two intense battles in the evening, Sadia, the head maid, was also busy. She had originally planned to visit Rain after the first battle ended, but when she saw Rain heading to the training room, she hesitated and decided to wait until the next morning.

However, another battle took place in the middle of the night, and Rain was covered in the pungent smell of snake blood. Sadia immediately found a suitable reason - to deliver the incense to dispel the smell.

But as soon as she arrived at the corner of the second-floor corridor with the incense, she suddenly saw a familiar figure entering Rain's room.

This figure was someone she was very familiar with, almost daily companions.

Sadia, of course, knew that it was definitely her young miss, Claireya.

"Didn't Miss say she could only find someone to marry into her family?"

"Rain has a bright future ahead of him, obviously not someone who would marry into a family!"

"Does Miss really have feelings for Rain? Or do they have something important to discuss?"

This made the head maid both curious and a little excited!

"If Miss really has feelings for Rain, that's a good thing. At least, I can often see them together."

Sadia wanted to go over and listen at the corner of the wall.

Of course, this was just a thought.

After all, she was well aware that both Rain and Claireya had extraordinary abilities, with exceptionally keen senses and perception. If she got too close, she would definitely be discovered.

However, Sadia soon thought of something.

As the head maid, Sadia had arranged the rooms earlier that evening, and she had specifically placed Rain's room next to hers.

In other words, she didn't need to go to the door to listen at the corner.

As long as she returned to her room and listened quietly, no one would notice.

The head maid quickly walked back to her room, changed into her sleepwear, and got into bed.

She gently and slowly pressed her ear against the adjacent wall.

A moment later, Sadia's eyes widened, and her mouth opened slightly. She heard the 'mmm' sounds that she shouldn't have heard, the kind that only comes from the peak of passion between a man and a woman.

Although she had never experienced it herself, she knew what kind of sounds these were.

Her usually stern and pale face quickly blushed, and she looked around anxiously, only to remember that this was her bedroom. She quickly pressed her ear against the wall again.

A moment later, the head maid's face turned even redder, and her hands unconsciously went to places they shouldn't have.

After a while, Sadia got out of bed with weak legs and headed to the bathroom, where he began to scrub a piece of lace fabric with straps on both sides.

A few minutes later, he returned to the bed.

Logically, at Sadia's age, in her late thirties, she should be resting after a moderate relaxation.

But as soon as she lay down, she heard sounds coming from the neighboring room.

This made Sadia unable to help but listen again by pressing her ear against the wall.

And so, time passed.

Sadia staggered out of bed, leaning against the wall, and headed back to the bathroom, where he began to scrub a new piece of fabric.

Meanwhile, Rain, on the other side of the wall, was surprised to discover a 'new continent'!

He realized that female Great Knights were indeed different. Claireya's long-term knight training had given her exceptional flexibility, muscle contraction, and relaxation, far beyond the ordinary.

After the first battle, Claireya was able to continue 'intimate exchanges' with Rain without much discomfort.

After several rounds, Rain relied on his Intermediate Giant Strength talent to make Claireya endure more than she could handle, gaining the upper hand.

This time, the farmer thoroughly plowed the field.

Claireya, with a happy and satisfied smile, fell asleep. She had barely rested for a quarter of an hour when her long eyelashes fluttered, and she opened her beautiful eyes.

Although she knew Rain had a special physique, she didn't expect it to be so special. She thought he would be tireless, but his talent was also extraordinary.

At this moment, Claireya, while resting her head on Rain's arm, felt a surge of sweetness and shyness.

However, when she thought of that matter, she frowned slightly. Claireya felt that she should first clarify the situation with Rain.

Claireya spoke up:

"Rain, I have something to tell you. Before, my father and family decided to let me inherit the title of Count of the Habsburg family. So, he hoped I could find someone to marry into the family."

Rain finally understood why Claireya was so hesitant.

This matter is indeed quite difficult to resolve. Firstly, it's out of the question for him to marry into her family.

Secondly, if Claireya inherits the title of Habsburg Count, it means that even if Rain's future title surpasses that of a count and becomes a marquis or even a duke, it will still be difficult for Claireya to marry him.

Otherwise, according to the custom of the Dragon Empire, when both husband and wife hold titles, only the higher title can be kept for either party."

For Rain, becoming a count is just the beginning; he won't settle for that.

"As long as Claireya doesn't inherit, there won't be any issue of the Habsburg Count title being overridden."

"Oh, right, Claireya, you have a younger brother, isn't it called Decar? Why not let him inherit?" Rain asked curiously.

"My brother is introverted, not good with words, and has strong opinions. Otherwise, he wouldn't have gone to the military on his own," Claireya explained.

Rain nodded.

Now it made sense why Count Habsburg designated Claireya as the first heir. After all, among the nobility, strength is the greatest source of confidence, and horizontal communication and connections are also essential.

"Don't worry, I'm sure there will be a way." Rain hugged Claireya, his fingers gently caressing her porcelain-like skin as he comforted her.

"Hmm!"

After a while, Claireya looked at the dim light outside the bed and suddenly realized, "Oh no, it's almost dawn. I have to go back. What if the servants see us?"

Last night's battle had ended around 2 a.m., and after several hours of intense 'battle,' it was almost dawn.

"What's the problem if the servants see us?" Rain couldn't help but wonder.

"It's not good, not good. My father doesn't know about us. What if he finds out..."

"Also, as the first heir of the Habsburg family, I represent the family's image, so I have to be mindful of the impact." Claireya quickly got up, revealing a beautiful sight.

Rain thought for a moment and nodded, not saying anything else.

He did need a good rest.

When Rain woke up again, the light outside the window, even through the curtains, was already quite strong.

It was probably around 10 a.m., or even close to 11 a.m.

But this sleep had made Rain feel refreshed!

"Let's go to the training room first. I need to improve 'Rockdiloro's Guardian Staff' quickly!"

"I'm about to change jobs, so I have to work harder!"

"Oh, at this time, I wonder if Anna and Neor have arrived yet?" Rain pondered.

---

Savva Province.

Black Mud Swamp, a native tribe's camp.

The dozens of stilt houses around were in disarray, many of them on fire, emitting black flames. On the open ground, natives wearing only grass skirts and animal skins lay scattered.

Among them were many elderly, weak, and women and children, all of whom had been killed.

In the center of the camp, a strong native with his face painted in various colors was being stepped on by a burly man in full knight armor, and he was already motionless.

"Have you found it?" The burly man asked casually.

On the left side of his face, the burly man had a scar from a sharp weapon. He was Holdan.

"Reporting to Lord Holdan, we've found it. The Earth Dragon has almost finished eating." A mercenary-dressed vassal respectfully replied.

"Okay, let's clean up and leave!"

"Yes, my lord!"

At this moment, another vassal, also dressed as a mercenary, said, "Lord Holdan, there's an urgent message from Sam's Team at Axson Auction House."

"Oh? Sam? What does he want from me?"

"Sam's Team wants to invite you to help with a task to distract a Diamond Rank Swordsman in Mystra. They said the price is negotiable, and they hope you can go there." The vassal quickly replied.

Holdan raised an eyebrow, slightly surprised, and asked again, "The price is negotiable? Did they really say that?"

"Yes, Lord Holdan." The vassal unfolded the note and showed it to Holdan.

"Sam is a smart guy. Why is he being so generous this time? Something's fishy!" Holdan rubbed his bearded chin, thought for a moment, and said.

"My lord, I'll decline Sam's Team!" The vassal immediately replied.

"No, double the price! If they're willing, we'll go. It's stupid not to make money." Holdan waved his hand.

"Yes, my lord!"

"It's just a Diamond Rank Swordsman, not an Adamant Rank. I guess his background is complicated, otherwise, they wouldn't have asked me to distract him." Holdan muttered.

(End of Chapter)

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