Chapter 324: Legend!
Chapter 324: Legend!
The first system prompt appeared:
[Dragon Bloodline (Moderate) Effect: Water and Fire Element Affinity moderately enhanced, Gigantic Strength Talent moderately enhanced, Steel Body Talent moderately enhanced, Battle Cry Technique significantly strengthened.]
It seemed like a minor change, with the bloodline description changing from 'Weak' to 'Moderate'.
At the same time, the description of the Battle Cry Technique changed from 'Moderate' to 'Significant'.
But that wasn't the main point; the key was the following prompt! Ren's eyes widened as he read it.
[Ding! Host's Dragon Bloodline has reached Moderate, triggering a special advanced class 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 has failed!]
"Damn! A legendary class!" Ren couldn't help but blurt out an expletive in excitement.
"Whether it's the 'Thousand Blade King' or the 'Dragon Knight' triggered by the Red Dragon Scale, they are all epic classes. This time, it's actually a legendary class!"
Ren's excitement was evident.
"If the 'Thousand Blade King' or 'Dragon Knight' class panels are comparable to Princess Menia, an epic-level powerhouse of the Empire, then a legendary class panel must be even stronger, like a demigod??"
Ren's eyes sparkled with anticipation.
At least, he had never heard of a legendary powerhouse, and it seemed that above epic-level powerhouses were demigods, akin to the level of the Imperial Emperor who had succeeded in his challenge but was severely injured.
For a moment, Ren thought deeply.
"But the problem is that the gap between my current self and the Legendary Dragon Vein Wizard class seems too great. Even the prerequisites aren't clearly stated; only the first requirement is specified, while the rest are all indicated with question marks."
"I still need to find a way to further clarify the class change conditions."
"Hmm, no rush!"
"At least, I now have a general direction!"
This realization made Ren feel that the originally foul-smelling Earth Serpent blood on his body had become more tolerable.
However, he still needed to wash it off.
Klaj, who was standing nearby, had been planning to approach Ren to inquire about his condition, but before she could take a step, she saw Ren hurrying towards the bedroom.
"He must be fine!" she thought with a slight smile, keeping her thoughts to herself.
After Ren had showered repeatedly four or five times and applied layer after layer of spices, he finally managed to completely remove the smell of the Earth Serpent blood.
"Knock, knock, knock!"
At this moment, a knock sounded at the bedroom door.
"Come in!"
A familiar figure appeared at the door—Klaj.
It was almost three in the morning, and normally, no noble lady would enter a man's room at this hour.
But since they had just finished a great battle, Klaj had also been busy settling some matters, so she didn't think much of it.
After all, checking on her guardian knight's physical condition after a battle was a necessary and reasonable gesture of concern.
However, as soon as Klaj entered, she saw Ren with his hair still wet and wearing only a simple sleeping robe, revealing his muscular chest.
Klaj immediately realized that her timing might not be appropriate.
But since she was already there, she couldn't just turn around and leave.
"R-Ren, are you sure you're alright?" Klaj asked, her eyes darting over Ren's tall figure, voicing the concern that had been bothering her.
She had never heard of a legendary breed Earth Serpent blood improving a person's physical qualities.
Wasn't it only the blood of a giant dragon that had such an effect? She had also touched the Earth Serpent blood out of curiosity, and although it was much better than ordinary guards, allowing her to withstand the corrosive effect on her skin, she didn't feel any benefits to her body.
"Miss Klaj, please come in. Are you referring to the snake blood from the bath? Yes, I'm fine."
"And even better than before."
"Oh!" Klaj's beautiful eyes widened in surprise.
Could it really have a positive effect on the body?
Seeming to understand the surprise in Klaj's eyes, Ren explained, "Maybe it's because my constitution is special. After bathing in the blood of a legendary breed Earth Serpent, my body feels subtly enhanced, in a good way." Ren offered a brief explanation.
Of course, he wouldn't reveal the real situation, but it was fine to briefly mention the benefits to his body.
"What an enviable constitution!" Klaj nodded in agreement.
In her opinion, this was the only explanation for why Ren would bathe in snake blood, so she quickly accepted his explanation.
"By the way, Ren, according to your previous judgment, will the Serpent Cult send more people after this attack?"
Klaj walked to the window, gazing at the moonlit, pitted, and still chaotic front yard, her brows furrowed in concern.
"According to the information from the Swordsman, these should be the members of the Serpent Cult this time," Ren also walked to the window, standing beside Klaj, and consoled her.
He understood Klaj's concern; the Serpent Cult had sent two Legendary Powerhouses this time, which was an almost insurmountable challenge for the Haus Family.
If he hadn't arrived in time, the Haus Family's rule in Minter might have become history.
Ren thought for a moment and added, "As for the future, it seems that the Legendary Soil Serpent has a special significance to the Serpent Cult. After I killed it, if the Serpent Cult seeks revenge, they will most likely come to Minter to find me."
Obviously, the Serpent Cult's intentions this time were not just for revenge for Cannon and Holdan, as their actions also indicated this.
And the reason he killed the Soil Serpent was also related to this.
"Thank you, Ren!" Klaj turned slightly, her beautiful eyes fixed on Ren as she spoke.
She understood what Ren was implying.
Ren was saying that he had taken care of the current trouble, and he would also take responsibility for any future problems.
But this left Klaj unsure of how to express her gratitude to Ren.
With Ren's current strength, the Extraordinary Combat Skills possessed by the Haus Family would likely be of little use to him.
"Of course, I am your Guardian Knight, right?"
Ren smiled and looked at Klaj's serious and focused face, reaching out to hold her small hand and patting it gently as a gesture of comfort.
Klaj's hand was warm and soft.
To Ren's surprise, her palm was devoid of the calluses one would expect from a swordswoman.
Perhaps this was due to the awakening of her bloodline?
Klaj felt a bit embarrassed by Ren's action, her face flushing slightly, and she couldn't bring herself to look at him. Instead, she turned her gaze out the window, looking at the moon.
"It's not unusual for a Guardian Knight to hold hands with their lady in the Imperial Capital. Some women there are even more open about it."
Klaj was well aware of her father's expectations regarding her marriage, but at this moment, she was trying to reassure herself.
However, as she turned, she presented Ren with an even more attractive profile and a perfect silhouette of her curvaceous figure.
And as Ren held her hand, Klaj moved closer to him, showing no intention of pulling away, which made Ren believe she had silently consented.
Ren's large hand naturally wrapped around Klaj's slender and incredibly elastic waist, gently pulling her into his embrace.
Klaj stiffened, but still showed no objection.
"Ren has taken such a huge risk to save me and the Haus Family, and he's only hugging me, it's not too much to ask, right?" Klaj continued to console herself.
The excellent sensation made Ren's palm caress her waist unconsciously, feeling the heat and elasticity of her slim waist.
At the same time, he observed Klaj and noticed that she was still looking out the window, her cheeks flushed with two red clouds. Combined with her late-night visit, a flame ignited in Ren's lower abdomen.
A woman's waist should not be touched, and if she allows you to touch it, it means...
After all, below the slim waist were her firm and round buttocks.
"Ren, as my Guardian Knight, has fought two consecutive battles tonight, not to mention the previous battle at the Guardian Estate. What I can offer him is too little, while the help he has given me is too great."
"As long as we don't cross that line, it shouldn't go against Father's wishes, right?" Klaj herself didn't realize that her tolerance for Ren's actions was increasing.
In fact, Klaj hadn't considered that Ren's strength far surpassed her own. Once she aroused his desires, she would be powerless to stop him.
Indeed, Ren's eyes were now burning with desire, and his hands became less restrained, reaching in and continuing to move downward.
When Klaj felt Ren's hand entering her, her face flushed as if it were on fire.
At this moment, she felt as if something had drained all her strength, leaving her powerless.
She wanted to push Ren away, but her hands on his chest lacked the strength to do so. The soft, pale touch of her palms made Ren think that Klaj didn't like facing sideways but preferred to face him directly.
So, Ren's hand, still inside her hunting trousers, cupped her perfectly rounded buttocks and adjusted her position.
"Ah~"
This completely ruined Klaj's attempt to divert her gaze and avoid embarrassment.
For a moment, Klaj was in a panic.
It was her first time, and she was completely unprepared. But in Ren's eyes, Klaj, who usually exuded a cool and graceful demeanor and was currently handling the affairs of Miest County Town, now showed a vulnerable expression, giving Ren a strong sense of contrast.
Moreover, Ren vividly remembered when Klaj taught him the Giant Bear Sword Technique at the Haus Estate. In a way, Klaj was his knight mentor.
These factors combined made Klaj's allure towards Ren approach infinity.
Ren couldn't help but think of a certain meme—'Beast and Worse than Beast'.
Facing Klaj's cherry lips, Ren naturally leaned in.
And so, some things happened naturally.
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Just a few minutes earlier, Head Maid Shadiya had been about to bring some incense to Ren's room.
After two consecutive battles at night, Shadiya, as the head maid, had been busy. She had intended to visit Ren after the first battle, but upon seeing him head to the training room, she hesitated. After some thought, she decided to wait until the next morning.
However, another battle broke out in the middle of the night, and Ren was covered in the foul stench of snakes. This gave Shadiya a perfect reason to deliver the incense to dispel the odor.
As she approached the corner of the second-floor corridor with the incense, she suddenly saw a familiar figure entering Ren's room.
This figure was all too familiar to her, as they spent almost every day together.
Shadiya knew for certain that it was her young mistress, Klaj.
"But wasn't it said that the young mistress could only accept a husband?"
"Ren has a bright future ahead of him; he's obviously not the one to marry into the family!"
"Does the young mistress truly love Ren? Or do they have something important to discuss?"
This made the head maid both curious and a little excited! "If the young mistress truly has feelings for Ren, it's a good thing. At least, I'll be able to see Ren more often."
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With these thoughts, the head maid wanted to go and listen at the wall.
Of course, this was just a thought.
After all, she was well aware that both adults possessed extraordinary abilities, with heightened senses and perception. If she got too close, she would undoubtedly be discovered.
However, Shadiya soon had an idea.
As the head maid, Shadiya had arranged the rooms the night before, ensuring that Ren's room was right next to hers.
In other words, she didn't need to go to the door and listen at the wall.
All she had to do was return to her room and quietly listen; no one would notice.
Realizing this, the head maid quickly walked back to her room, changed into her nightgown, and got into bed.
Then, she gently pressed her ear against the adjacent wall, her movements soft and slow.
Within moments, Shadiya's eyes widened, and her mouth slightly opened as she heard the 'oohs' and 'aahs' she shouldn't have heard.
Although she had never experienced it herself, she had heard enough to know that these sounds were only made when a couple was at the height of passion.
Her usually stern and fair face quickly flushed, and she anxiously glanced around, only to remember that she was in her bedroom. She quickly pressed her ear against the wall again.
A while later, the head maid's face turned redder, and her hands unconsciously wandered to places they shouldn't have.
After a long time, Shadiya's legs felt weak as she got out of bed and headed to the bathroom, where she began to wash a piece of lace fabric with straps on both sides.
A few minutes later, she returned to her bed.
Normally, at her age, in her thirties and approaching forty, the head maid should have relaxed and gone to sleep after a moderate release.
But as soon as she lay down, she heard noises coming from the adjacent room.
This made Shadiya toss and turn a few times before she couldn't help but press her ear against the wall again.
And so, more time passed.
Shadiya stumbled out of bed, leaning against the wall as she made her way back to the bathroom, where she began to wash a new piece of fabric.
At that moment, on the other side of the wall, Ren was pleasantly surprised to discover a 'new continent'! He realized that female great knights were indeed different. Klaj's long-term knight training had made her exceptionally flexible, with extraordinary muscle contraction and relaxation abilities.
After the first battle, Klaj felt almost no discomfort and was able to continue her 'intimate exchange' with Ren.
After several rounds, Ren, relying on his innate talent 'Intermediate Gigantic Strength', managed to wear Klaj down and gain the upper hand.
This time, the farmer had thoroughly plowed the field.
Klaj, with a content and satisfied smile, fell asleep. But after barely a quarter of an hour, her long eyelashes fluttered, and the next second, she opened her beautiful eyes.
Although she knew Ren had a unique physique, she never imagined it would be so extraordinary. Not only did he show no signs of fatigue, but he also possessed an innate talent in that area.
At that moment, Klaj, while resting her head on Ren's arm, felt waves of sweetness and shyness.
However, as she thought about a particular matter, her brows furrowed slightly. After some contemplation, Klaj decided she should clarify the situation with Ren.
Klaj spoke up, "Ren, there's something I need to tell you. Before this, my father and family decided that I should inherit the title of Countess of the Haus family. So, they want me to find a husband."
Hearing this, Ren finally understood why Klaj had been so hesitant.
This matter is indeed quite difficult to resolve, primarily because he cannot enter into a marriage with the family.
Secondly, if Kraya inherits the title of Countess of the Haus family, it implies that even if he surpasses the title of Countess in the future, becoming a Marquis or even a Duke, it will be challenging for Kraya to marry him.
Otherwise, according to the custom of the Dragon Empire, when both parties in a marriage hold titles, only the higher title can be retained.
For Ren, the title of Countess is already declared, and it is evident that it won't be the end.
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Of course, there is a solution. If Kraya doesn't inherit, there won't be an issue with the title of Countess of Haus being overridden.
"Oh, Kraya, you have a younger brother, right? Isn't he called Dekal? Why not let him inherit?" Ren asked curiously.
"My younger brother is introverted, not good with words, and has his own opinions. Otherwise, he wouldn't have chosen to join the military on his own," Kraya explained.
Ren nodded.
Now it made sense why Countess Kraya was designated as the first heir. After all, among the nobility, strength is the greatest source of confidence, and horizontal communication is also indispensable.
"Don't worry, I believe there will be a way," Ren said, embracing Kraya and gently caressing her porcelain-like skin to comfort her.
"Mhm!"
After a while, Kraya looked at the dim light outside the bed and suddenly realized, "Oh no, it's almost dawn. I have to go back. It won't be good if the servants see us!"
Last night's battle ended at 2 a.m., and after several hours of 'intense combat,' they had been lying down for so long that dawn was approaching.
"What if the servants see us?" Ren couldn't help but wonder.
"No, no, my father doesn't know about us. What if he finds out about this?"
"Also, as the first heir of the Haus family, I need to be mindful of my influence." Kraya quickly got up, revealing her beautiful body.
Ren thought for a moment and nodded, not saying anything further.
He also needed a good rest.
When Ren woke up again, the light outside the window was already quite strong, even through the curtains.
It was probably around 10 a.m., or even close to 11 a.m.
This sleep made Ren feel refreshed!
"Let's go to the training room first. 'Rockydoro's Guardian Staff' needs to be upgraded quickly!"
"I'll be able to change jobs soon, so I need to put in more effort!"
"Oh, at this time, I wonder if Anna and Neorlo have arrived or not?" Ren pondered.
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Sava Province.
In a camp of an indigenous tribe in the Black Mud Swamp, several dozen stilt houses were torn apart, and many of them were burning, emitting black flames. In the open space, indigenous people wearing only grass skirts and animal skins were lying scattered on the ground.
Among them were many elderly, weak, and women, but they were all killed.
In the center of the camp, a robust indigenous man with his face painted in various colors was being stepped on by a burly man in exquisite knight armor. The indigenous man was already motionless.
"Have you found it?" the burly man asked casually.
On the left side of his face was a distinct old scar, apparently from a sharp weapon a long time ago. The burly man was 'Earth Dragon Knight' Hansal.
"Reporting to Lord Hansal, we have found it. The Earth Dragon is almost done eating," a subordinate dressed as a mercenary respectfully replied.
"Okay, let's clean up and leave!"
"Yes, my lord!"
At this moment, another subordinate dressed similarly rushed over and reported, "Lord Hansal, 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 Star Swordsman in Minster. They hope you can go there as soon as possible, and they said the price is negotiable." The subordinate quickly explained.
Hansal raised an eyebrow, slightly surprised, and asked again, "Hmm? The price is negotiable? Did they really say that?"
"Yes, Lord Hansal." The subordinate unfolded the note and showed it to Hansal.
"Sam is a smart guy. Why is he being so generous this time? Something's fishy!" Hansal stroked his bearded chin, pondering for a moment before saying.
"My lord, I'll decline Sam's Team's invitation!" The subordinate immediately replied.
"No, double the price! If they agree, we'll go. It's stupid not to make money," Hansal waved his hand.
"Yes, my lord!"
"It's just a Diamond Star Swordsman, not a Mithril Rank one. It must be a troublesome background, or else they wouldn't have asked me to distract him," Hansal muttered to himself.
(End of Chapter)
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