Chapter 330: Bloodplume Eagle Knight

Chapter 330: Bloodplume Eagle Knight



"Well, unlike the frequent giant beast appearances in our Federation, the situation in the Dragoon Empire has been turbulent recently. Many cult organizations have emerged."

"That's right. For the Dragoon Empire, with its decaying and outdated administrative management, these cults are difficult to eradicate, and one could even say they are the best breeding grounds."

"Indeed, Lady Treena. Therefore, humanity's hope lies in our thriving Federation, not in the decaying and declining Empire."

"Hmm, but the Dragoon Empire still retains many ancient and formidable trump cards, and their strength cannot be underestimated. For example, the Dragon Knights."

"The entire Dragon Knight system is considered top-secret by the Dragoon Empire, and in dealing with awakened giant beasts, one must admit that the Dragon Knights have an advantage over our Empire's Colossal War Golems."

The middle-aged officer paused, thoughtfully, and nodded, "Indeed, I hope that your visit will make the Empire realize that only through cooperation can we better respond to this impending catastrophe."

The officer carefully chose his final words.

He reached out and stroked the vivid blue-purple feathers of Bloodplume, feeling their smoothness and softness. The sensation was exquisite.

...

"Currently, the situation in the entire Minster Province is relatively stable. The most crisis-prone events have been resolved by you alone."

Ren had improved several Extraordinary Combat Skills to the Supreme Technique level, such as the Two-Handed Warhammer, Double-Handed Greatsword, and more.

For him and the Federation, the current situation was unforeseen, so the term 'catastrophe' was fitting.

[Note: After the fusion, the names of Extraordinary Combat Skills will no longer be displayed individually, except for Techniques. The host can still use the related Extraordinary Combat Skills.][Note: After the fusion, the new Extraordinary Combat Skills will be refined, and the host's experience in various Extraordinary Combat Skills will be converted at a certain ratio to the new Extraordinary Combat Skills.]



"Hmm? Is that so?"

"Actually, our side is considered the eastern part of the Empire, and the situation is relatively better. In the northern provinces, especially near the Frostwind Tundra, cult activities are rampant, and several county towns have already fallen."

Olenna and Ren continued their conversation.

It wasn't that Bloodplume could provide much assistance in combat, but because Ren could finally attempt to ride the Bloodplume Eagle, just like a Gryphon Knight, soaring through the skies.

After some gliding, flipping, and acceleration, Ren gradually became familiar with Bloodplume's flight.

Apart from that, nothing was one hundred percent stable.

"Boom, boom, boom!"

"Overall, we can only hope for the Emperor's swift recovery. Only then can the Imperial Guardians be fully mobilized, and the situation will quickly reverse."

"Hmm? The Frostwind Tundra? The situation there is so dire!" Ren's eyes widened in surprise, and he asked again.

"Well, it's not very clear. You know, diplomatic affairs are handled by the Empire's external liaison department. But if you're concerned, I can ask someone to inquire." Olenna apologized.

"Okay, leave it on the table." Ren smiled slightly.

"And all Derived Techniques have reached the Supreme Technique level?" Ren's eyes lit up as he read the last part, his heart filled with joy.

Suddenly, after taking off, Bloodplume was surrounded by a faint cyan aura, and then it soared into the sky! "Wow! Brother is flying!" Mint exclaimed, pointing at Ren.

[Congratulations! Your Will (Hidden) Attribute has increased!]



Ren had thought that Bloodplume would break through a certain limit and enter maturity right away.

In an instant, a flood of memories about the nine Extraordinary Combat Skills poured into Ren's mind. For a moment, Ren felt as if he had entered a mysterious space, constantly practicing and comprehending these skills, extracting their essence, and integrating them.

After a while, a crisp knock sounded, and a clear child's voice said, "Brother, Sister Anna asked me to call you. She said Bloodplume is about to grow."

"Since that's the case, who knows what might happen?" Ren's eyes lit up, and he slightly lowered Bloodplume's height.

"Can you find out about the situation in the Frostwind Tundra, Lady Olenna?" Ren asked after some thought.

"In the Nom Province, apart from the activities of the Serpent Cult, the Limb Cult has also been making moves, causing numerous tragedies. Even Admiral Edward has received a plea for help from the Swordbearer Branch in Nom Province."

"That's troublesome." Ren smiled slightly.

[Congratulations! Your Thousand Blade King (Epic) Occupation Level has increased!]



After all, his weight plus Bloodplume's body, comparable to a foal, would not be able to fly without at least ten meters of height, according to the laws of physics.

Of course, the main reason was that Ren had resolved the battle very quickly!

Apart from a large hole in the western wall of the mansion, almost every other place was intact, and one wouldn't notice any signs of battle without careful observation.

Riding Bloodplume, he flew higher and higher, soon reaching the peak of the Hossag Mountains.

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With the remaining points, he now had a total of 4 attribute points, 5 skill points, and 28 golden skill points.

But this was the Extraordinary World.

"So, it's showing signs of restlessness," Anna said, relieved to see Ren arrive.

After a moment's thought, Ren decided to fuse.

At this moment, Bloodplume's antlers gently nudged Ren, as if communicating something.

"Even if I study puppetry in the short term, it's enough!"

At this moment, he noticed the system prompt: 【Host pet Bloodplume Eaglebeak, affected by the Bloodplume Eagle's feathers, begins high-speed growth!】

【Is/it necessary to rename the Extraordinary Combat Skill?】

But this was clearly good news! "Anna, is Bloodplume about to enter maturity?" Ren asked with a smile.

"However, the situation in the surrounding provinces is not good. For example, in Vaz Province, an ancient cult—the Plague Sect, has suddenly revived, and the trend is worsening."

Circling around Bloodplume, Ren admired the majestic eagle. Bloodplume nodded vigorously.

"It will consume 22 Golden Skill Points?"

"Thank you, Lady Olenna. Please handle this matter as soon as possible." Ren nodded.

"Sigh, most provinces are under great pressure! Fortunately, we have you, Lord Ren, and the wise General Edward."

Although he hadn't awakened any remote attack abilities, Ren wasn't disappointed. After all, one cannot have both fish and bear's paw.

After all, Frostwind Tundra spans several imperial provinces, and some of the tundra extends beyond the imperial borders.

【Congratulations, your Thousand Blade King (Epic) occupation level has increased!】

"Hmm, although Bloodplume has just awakened, the energy in its feathers has already spread throughout its body while it slept. Its current state should be on the verge of breaking through some kind of limit and entering maturity."

There were a few that Ren had to hammer into their heads, which took the artist quite some time and energy to complete.

This reminded him of what Veronica had once said, 'A distinct sign of a mature Bloodplume Eaglebeak is a pair of antlers growing on its head!'

"It's a bit chaotic like this. If only all these Extraordinary Combat Skills could be integrated together." "For example, if they were all integrated into one Extraordinary Combat Skill, and then derived into multiple Techniques, it would be much simpler." Ren pondered silently.

"I see." Ren nodded.

At first, Bloodplume screeched a few times, seemingly feeling some discomfort.

Bloodplume became even more restless!

At the same time, the hardened mithril on his forearms was fully activated, covering Bloodplume's body like mercury.

The blue-purple feathers radiated a misty glow, and the talons grew visibly longer and sharper!

But now it seemed that it might not be so simple.

"Hmm, let's hope everything goes smoothly." —Ren's study.

From its physique, it was clear that it excelled in close combat.

"Currently, there aren't many places in my sorcery that require Golden Skill Points. Even if I use 22 points, I'll still have 6 left, one more than ordinary skill points."

At this moment, Ren experienced a thrilling sensation like a rollercoaster ride from his past life! He felt his entire body soaring, and then, Ren saw the ground rapidly receding below.

The sky! No one could resist the allure of soaring through the skies.

【High-speed growth in progress】

No mistakes in this chapter! 6=9 Book Bar, first release.

Ren nodded.

"Hmm? Another name?"

"It's due to the special nature of the Epic Occupation 'Thousand Blade King'."

If the task fails, a large portion of the region's situation will rapidly decay.

Bloodplume screeched loudly from time to time, and its talons, thick as an ostrich's legs, continuously scratched the ground. It seemed that the restlessness was due to the drastic changes within its body.

Just as this thought arose in Ren's mind, the system prompt sounded: 【Detected host's special occupation 'Thousand Blade King', can fuse all Extraordinary Combat Skills into one. Is/it necessary to fuse? This fusion will consume 22 Golden Skill Points. Afterwards, all derived Techniques will reach Supreme level.】

Ren looked at the 'Thousand Blade King' occupation panel, which listed various Extraordinary Combat Skills, including Two-Handed Warhammer, Shield, One-Handed Axe, Dagger, Claw, Iron Staff, Bow, Javelin, and Spear.

【Your Beast Taming skill has gained experience: +1018】

Ever since the beautiful Jennifer became a shareholder of the Axson Auction House's Minstrel branch, Ren could conduct investigations through Jennifer's internal channels. However, Ren thought it would be better to proceed with both lines of inquiry.

Joking aside, this was no small matter. The efficient lady decided to report to General Edward and request severe punishment for those behind the scenes.

"Oh?" Ren hadn't expected that merely completing tasks in two districts would trigger the two most crisis-prone tasks.

Olenna noticed that Ren was paying close attention to the overall situation of the Empire, so she shared another piece of information.

After all, concerning the people behind Sam's team and the clues about Anna's mother, relying solely on the channels from the beautiful woman might lead to misinformation or inaccurate information.

Ren was seen pacing back and forth in the room, his arms crossed over his chest, deep in thought.

Soon, Ren and Mint arrived at the backyard garden of the mansion, where the Bloodplume's nest was located. At that moment, Anna was calming the Bloodplume.

"With this, it's like wearing a layer of armor, making it less likely to get injured in close combat," Ren explained.

"Yes, sir," the guard said, placing the food down and then bowing respectfully before slowly retreating.

Upon closer inspection, one would notice the differences.

Although Anna's aura, whispers, and caresses had calmed the Bloodplume significantly, Ren could tell that the Bloodplume was still a bit excited and restless.

At this moment, Ren could fully utilize the vast organization of the Imperial Swordbearers to gather accurate information before making further plans.

However, when Nom Province was mentioned, Ren recalled his past battles alongside Roland, Alexander, and Flay, wondering how they were doing lately.

"Then let's call it the Thousand Blade Combat Skill!" Ren, not one for overthinking, glanced at the four large characters 'Thousand Blade King' on his profession panel and thought to himself.

"The personnel at headquarters are also stretched thin at the moment."

[Your Beast Priest (Legendary) profession experience +399]



Ren also sensed the faint cyan wind-attributed energy surrounding the Bloodplume.

It flapped its giant wings from time to time, its entire body trembling as if ants were biting all over.

"Hmm? The Barbarian Tribe?" Olenna's eyes widened slightly, taken aback by Ren's request.

This couldn't help but make Ren feel a bit worried.

"You're too kind. I'll take care of it right away," Olenna nodded with a smile. Just then, a knock sounded on the door.

Ren's eyes widened as he took in the dazzling sight.

Olenna stiffened, seemingly overwhelmed by Ren's aura, and quickly nodded, saying, "Yes, the message came from the official Imperial channels, so it's accurate."

The Bloodplume spread its wings and flapped them vigorously, creating a gust of wind.

Ren understood what the Bloodplume meant—it wanted him to ride on its back and take him for a ride. "But it's more expensive!"

"To defend against physical attacks, you'll need more Hardened Mithril, and to defend against sorcery, you'll need more Mithril Boots, especially the Mithril Boots, which are quite pricey."

"Claws? Beak? It's indeed a ferocious close-combat type of bird!" Ren mused, considering the awakened talents.

"After acquiring 'Ultimate Weapon Proficiency,' aside from needing a warhammer when using 'Soul Fragmentation Impact,' there isn't much difference in power when using any other weapon."

Only Mint was still a bit confused, but she quickly understood.

"Okay, Lord Ren, I'll contact headquarters immediately. Additionally, this attack on you is a serious provocation to the Minster Swordbearers Branch. I'll report this situation to Admiral Edward right away."

At that moment, the system notifications started flooding the screen: [Host's pet Bloodplume Eaglewyrm has successfully entered the Mature phase!]



Speaking of this, Olenna couldn't help but sigh.

When Ren snapped back to reality, he felt as if he had been in the mysterious space for nearly a century, leaving his mind a bit dazed for a moment!

"Come in!"

Last night, not long after Delana left, Ren fed the Bloodplume with the feathers of the Thunderhorn Eaglebeak.

Soon, a majestic and awe-inspiring Eaglewyrm, its body resembling armor, appeared before Ren's eyes.

Olenna had a rare day off yesterday, and since she didn't go to the Swordbearers Branch in the morning, she was unaware of the attack on Ren's mansion last night.

"Hmm? Why aren't they seeking help from headquarters?" Upon hearing this, Ren was puzzled and looked up at Olenna, asking, "Why?"

"Huh? Two talent abilities?"

Olenna's expression turned solemn, and she spoke with righteous indignation.

However, Olenna quickly realized what was happening and nodded, saying, "Okay, Lord Ren, no problem! I'll contact someone to help investigate the Barbarian Tribe in the Frostwind Tundra."

As a Druid, Anna naturally understood what was happening and couldn't help but cover her mouth and giggle.

With a high-pitched eagle cry, the Bloodplume's body underwent a dramatic transformation!

Ren quickly opened the door and smiled as he ruffled his sister Mint's hair, saying, "Come on, let's go take a look."

"Yeah, it's fine. I was just casually asking. How's the situation in the other counties recently?" Ren shook his head.

Just as Ren was about to head to the training room to try out his new combat skill, he suddenly felt a sensation and looked out the window.

It was like a walking artillery in human form! Ren thought that this was the right way to unlock the epic profession 'Thousand Blade King.'

But after Ren made some adjustments and avoided some joints, the Bloodplume seemed to calm down.

"Oh? You're more anxious than I am," Ren said with a smile.

When he heard 'Frostwind Tundra,' the image of a girl with a curvaceous figure carrying a large shield—Lagrel—came to mind.

After several minutes, two bumps appeared on Bloodplume's forehead, and soon, two long horns emerged, continuing to grow and fork, quickly forming a pair of antlers! Upon seeing this, Ren was momentarily startled, then a smile appeared on his face.

Ren's attention was indeed unique.

From another perspective, whether it was the Ancient Blood Curse Nagas or the Serpent Cult, both had deployed legendary experts this time. The average provincial Swordbearer Branch might not be able to handle them.

However, the guard's words caused a stir in Olenna's heart, who was standing beside them. What! Was Lord Ren attacked again?! "Lord Ren, were you attacked last night?" Olenna asked, her eyes widening in astonishment.

Ren smiled.

It wasn't that he didn't wish for the Emperor's recovery, but for him, his reliance and hope were in his own strength.

Ren wasn't particularly concerned about the Federation's intentions; he merely asked casually.

(Note: Bloodplume Eaglewyrm has awakened its talent 'Talon Strike' and 'Beak Thrust.') Seeing Bloodplume entering maturity ahead of time, Ren couldn't help but smile.

"By the way, Lady Olenna, do you know the purpose of the Federation's visit to the Empire?" Ren suddenly thought of a question and asked.

"Yes!" Mint happily held Ren's hand and led the way.

At this moment, seeing Bloodplume's relaxed and carefree appearance, Ren knew that the current load was far from its limit.

A flash of insight crossed Ren's mind.

Ren's toes barely touched the ground, and he leaped onto Bloodplume's back.

After all, once fused, all techniques would be enhanced to the Supreme level, and with the talent 'Ultimate Weapon Proficiency,' one could say that every move Ren made would unleash a Supreme Technique.

But Ren disagreed with Olenna's last statement.

"To be precise, it's the Barbarian Tribe from Frost Tundra." Ren added.

The capable lady, with her beautiful eyes fixed on Ren, covered her mouth and laughed softly. "Lord Ren, the portraits of the attackers last night are ready, as you requested."

"Because most of the Empire's Guardians have been deployed to defend the Imperial Capital, the responsibility of countering the Cult's high-end combat power falls on the Swordbearer Branch and the local governors in each province."

Instantly, Ren's body undulated like a rider on a horse. As it was his first time riding, without a saddle or reins, he could only lightly grasp the neck feathers and tighten his legs.

Yes!

For Ren, his concern was naturally the Barbarian Tribe where Lagrel lived.

"Is it finally entering maturity?"

After last night's battle, Ren's new epic occupation 'Thousand Blade King' leveled up three times, reaching level 4, granting him 3 Attribute Points and 3 Skill Points.

But he wasn't alone anymore, nor was he the small Flashgold Town's Deputy Officer that Lagrel knew before.

"Yes, Lord Ren."

At this moment, a system prompt appeared:

However, she was also curious why Lord Ren seemed particularly interested in the news from the Frost Tundra. After getting confirmation again, Ren fell into deep thought.

It had been so long, and they hadn't sent him any letters.

So, it was necessary to clarify things with Olenna.

All along, Ren believed that this situation was because Lagrel, after returning to the Barbarian Tribe, wanted to go back to her original life.

Its torso was nearly as large as a horse, its wingspan reached over four meters, almost five, and its solid muscles were clearly visible, with claws and beak emitting a faint dark glow.

But to Ren's surprise, after excitedly swallowing the feathers, Bloodplume quickly returned to its nest, curling up to sleep.

Several more minutes passed.

Some remained at the Advanced Technique level, without much improvement.

"Yes, Lady Olenna, by the way, could you help me contact headquarters again, like last time, to investigate a few people?" Ren handed the stack of portraits to Olenna.

"Of course, the power of techniques varies greatly depending on the technique level."

After Olenna left, Ren finally had time to review last night's battle records: [Congratulations! You defeated a powerful enemy and obtained 7 Golden Skill Points!]



They were the portraits of Sam, Hansal the Earth Dragon Knight, and a few others.

"Also, besides covering Bloodplume, I need to leave some for weapon metamorphosis." Ren quickly thought of some preparations he needed to make.

"By the way, I can now test the power of the lance!"

"With the charge bonus from a mount, how much can the power of the Supreme Technique 'Armor Piercing Strike' of the lance be amplified?"

Ren's eyes lit up! Immediately, he focused his gaze on the large white cliff at the main peak of the Hossag Mountains.

(End of Chapter)

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