Chapter 334: Dawnship and Thunderbomb

Chapter 334: Dawnship and Thunderbomb



However, to Rain's dismay, the active metal dummy seemed to lack the necessary intelligence, appearing clueless and unsure of what to do.

"It seems it's not working," Rain shook his head and sighed.

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck him.

"Could it be because the command was too vague and unclear?"

"Rotate the handle!"

Rain issued a more precise command.

The metal dummy seemed to understand and walked towards the door, placing its metal hand on the handle.

With a 'click', the handle was turned, and the door opened.

Rain's face lit up with joy.

At that moment, he noticed Jennifer, the beautiful woman, standing outside the door.

Her beautiful eyes glanced at Rain, who was still at his desk, and she couldn't help but feel puzzled.

Hmm?

Who just opened the door for me?

She looked down and was startled, almost jumping up in surprise.

"Ah!"

With a scream, the woman took two steps back, trembling, and pointed at the half-human-sized metal dummy in front of her.

"Th-this is..."

Rain quickly approached, apologizing, "I'm sorry, Jennifer. You're startled. This is a new sorcery I've learned."

The beautiful woman patted her high, plump chest and gave Rain a sidelong glance. "Darling, it's a good thing it's daytime. If it were night, I might have fainted from the shock."

Rain smiled and retracted the metal dummy, leading Jennifer into the study.

"Jennifer, is something the matter?"

"Darling, it's almost lunchtime. Everyone is waiting for you," the beautiful woman pointed to the wall clock with her cherry lips, slightly pouting.

Rain followed her gaze to the wall clock in the study and suddenly realized.

He had been studying new sorcery for several consecutive hours that morning.

Unknowingly, time had flown by, and it was already half-past twelve.

"I guess I've been so absorbed that I've even forgotten about meals," Rain thought to himself.

"I'm sorry to have kept you all waiting. Let's go now."

Not long after lunch.

Rain and Jennifer boarded the carriage that had been prepared earlier and headed to the Mystra Cathedral for the banquet.

Rain also brought the blue and white warhammer he had obtained from the ancient powerhouse, 'Monger'.

Originally, Rain had intended to call Anna along.

However, it seemed that Anna had become overly sensitive after riding the Bloodfeather Griffin, causing her to blush and decline his invitation.

So, at this moment, only Rain and Jennifer were in the carriage.

"By the way, darling, you should know that since the Sam's Group was annihilated, Fabien and the others have been even more respectful towards me," Jennifer said, patting her chest.

"Many pieces of information are proactively reported to me, and some I haven't even had to assign yet." Jennifer couldn't help but smile as she spoke.

She now truly understood the saying, 'It's good to have a big tree to shelter under.'

With Rain's support, she had become the 'unofficial queen' of the Mystra branch of the Iron Hammer and Rose Guild.

Fabien, the official manager of the branch, was even more eager to curry favor with her.

She took this opportunity to suggest that Fabien strengthen the business interactions between the guild and the Iron Hammer and Rose Chamber of Commerce, and within a few days, the chamber had already benefited significantly.

"Hmm, by the way, you just mentioned the Dragon Blood Fruit?" Rain asked.

"Yes, I overheard some masters at the auction house chatting about it. It seems to have a special effect on the growth and evolution of dragon-descended creatures," Jennifer nodded.

This gave Rain a new idea based on Jennifer's information.

"If it's effective for dragon-descended creatures, what about me?"

A question arose in Rain's mind.

"Can the system extract beneficial components, like those in the Dragon Blood Fruit?"

Of course, dragon blood or dragon bodies, and things that promote the growth of dragon-descended creatures, are not the same.

So, it might not work, but it was worth a try.

"Jennifer, from now on, help me pay attention to two types of items at the auction house. First, look for dragon-related items, like dragon bones, dragon blood, or this Dragon Blood Fruit you mentioned."

"Secondly, keep an eye out for potions that enhance mental attributes. If the prices are reasonable, please acquire them for me."

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"By the way, help me acquire the ingredients for this Arcane Potion as well."

Raen suddenly remembered the Arcane Potion's production and immediately took out the ingredient list from his waist pouch, handing it to the beautiful woman.

"Okay, dear."

The beautiful woman took it and carefully put it away, nodding in agreement without asking why Raen needed these things or mentioning that they might be quite valuable.

Jennifer knew that Raen's formidable strength was the foundation of everything she currently had.

However, at this moment, the beautiful woman's eyes sparkled with a watery light as she gazed at Raen, and her voluptuous body leaned towards him.

Although she had been meeting with Raen frequently recently, due to Anna's presence, Jennifer had been adhering to her role as a housekeeper within the mansion.

But now, in the confined space of the carriage, and having not been intimate with Raen for a while, she was at an age where she greatly needed it.

The beautiful woman's face turned slightly red, and she lowered her head, making rustling sounds before...

"Jennifer, this is inside the carriage," Raen muttered.

"Dear, aren't you studying sorcery? You can control metal dummies, so surely you know soundproofing spells or something?" The beautiful woman said, glancing at Raen with a hint of reproach in her beautiful eyes.

Raen was speechless for a moment. He wanted to say 'I really don't know it', but at this moment, he had no other thoughts.

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After a long while, the beautiful woman wiped her red lips and slowly stood up, teasing, "Dear, I didn't expect you really don't know soundproofing spells."

But suddenly, the beautiful woman's expression froze, as she realized her light blue evening dress was being lifted by Raen, revealing her large, snow-white, voluptuous buttocks.

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After a while, the beautiful woman finally leaned against the carriage seat to rest. She tilted her head, flicked her slightly messy hair by her ear, and looked at Raen with exhaustion, saying, "Dear, how am I supposed to go to the banquet now?"

Soon, the carriage arrived at the majestic cathedral.

Many noble carriages were already gathered in front of the cathedral, and numerous polite male nobles were escorting fashionable and beautiful noble ladies and their wives up the steps into the cathedral.

However, as they climbed the steps, they would occasionally glance at the silver-armored knight standing at the top, leaning with his hands behind his back and a large hammer on his back.

"Is a big shot coming today? Why is Drill Star Rank Swordsman Blanodur waiting here in person?" Many nobles whispered among themselves.

It was well-known that Drill Star Rank Swordsman Blanodur held a high position within the Mingster Goddess Church, and even among the upper echelons of Mingster Province, his status was only second to the Duke of Mingster and a few marquises, surpassing that of counts.

"Hey, do you know who Drill Star Rank Swordsman Blanodur is waiting for?" A noble girl asked curiously.

"I'm not sure. I didn't hear that the Duke of Mingster is coming, so it should be one of the marquises, right?" The middle-aged noble beside her frowned slightly, showing a thoughtful expression, and shook his head.

"Yeah, it should be."

As the carriage with the noble crest of a crossed sword and hammer came to a stop, Drill Star Rank Swordsman Blanodur immediately smiled and quickly descended the steps to greet them.

At the same time, the tall and handsome Raen stepped out of the carriage, helping the stunningly beautiful Jennifer, whose knees were weak, to alight.

Raen smiled and nodded in greeting when he saw Drill Star Rank Swordsman Blanodur personally welcoming him.

This scene naturally caught the attention of many nobles.

"So he was the one being waited for."

"Who is this young man?" A noble lady couldn't help but curiously examine the handsome Raen, while also glancing jealously at the gorgeous Jennifer beside him.

"You don't even know him? He's Raen, the new star of the Swordbearer Division in Mingster. It's said that even the Duke of Mingster praises him endlessly!"

A middle-aged noble who seemed to know about the Swordbearer Division explained.

"He's that amazing?"

The noble ladies and young girls around them covered their mouths in astonishment.

However, the attention of the noble ladies and young girls quickly shifted from Raen's prowess to his companion, Jennifer.

"Then, who is the person beside Raen? She seems much older than him, so it's unlikely they're a couple," a noble girl asked in confusion.

"I think I've seen her once. She's from a merchant guild... Let me think, it's called the Iron Hammer and Rose Guild. She should be the guild leader of Raen's group," another noble girl replied.

"I see. It seems we'll have a chance to have an in-depth exchange with this Raen."

"Well, that's not necessarily true. Perhaps Viscount Raen here has a preference for older, more mature beauties."

"Pfft, haven't you heard the saying? Men always prefer eighteen-year-olds."

Several noble ladies seemed to relax significantly upon hearing that Jennifer was merely a glove, and they all started to tease each other.

Viscount Raen had already gained fame among the upper echelons of Mingster after successfully repelling the heretic attacks, even before he became a Swordbearer.

Basically, the entire upper-class society of Mingster knew about the arrival of this exceptionally powerful young man from the Swordbearer Division.

"Viscount Raen, I should have been the one visiting you, but due to my brother's matters, I've been tied up recently. My apologies!" Brandul slightly bowed and nodded to Jennifer at the same time.

"You're too kind, Viscount Brandul."

Raen understood that the two heretic attacks had caused significant losses to the Goddess Church of Mingster, and even Brandul's younger brother had sacrificed himself in the battle. Naturally, he wouldn't feel offended that Brandul hadn't visited him.

"Viscount Raen, although I would love to chat with you more, your old friend, Bishop Sean, is already waiting for you inside, and he has also prepared a surprise for you."

"You see, we were wondering..." Brandul said with a smile.

"Of course, I haven't seen Bishop Sean in a long time, either." Raen indicated for Brandul to accompany him while thinking about the surprise Brandul mentioned. What could it be?

Soon, Raen and the beautiful lady Jennifer, led by the Penitent Knight Brandul, arrived at the Prayer Hall.

Inside the hall, several nobles were already present.

These people were all well-informed and knew what Bishop Sean's hosting duties represented. Many of them proactively requested to visit.

After discussing with Brandul, Bishop Sean decided to expand the gathering and hold an awards ceremony since so many nobles had come.

Just as Raen was wondering why so many nobles had come to this informal banquet, an elder in a water-blue, gold-trimmed robe, holding a scepter, walked forward from the back of the hall.

It was Bishop Sean, whom they hadn't seen in a long time.

"Bishop Sean, it's been a while," Raen slightly bowed and said.

"Viscount Raen, it's been a while, and your growth has exceeded my imagination!" Bishop Sean immediately returned the greeting with a smile.

The current Raen was no longer the Baron of Meyster County. Even Bishop Sean didn't refer to Raen as a 'child' anymore.

Half an hour later.

After awarding several Knight Golden Conch Medals, the ceremony reached its climax.

"Viscount Raen has made outstanding contributions in multiple battles against the Black Flame Heresy. Especially in these two battles, not only did he repel the evil creatures' attacks, but he also joined forces with the Duke and others to slay the Heresy's Grand High Priest!"

"To recognize Viscount Raen's outstanding contributions in the fight against the Heresy, I, on behalf of the Goddess Church, present Viscount Raen with the Second-Class Goddess Medal."

Bishop Sean, while passionately stating this, took a fist-sized medal emitting a bright silver glow from the tray held by his attendant.

It was at this moment that the answer was revealed, and Raen understood what Brandul meant by the surprise.

This Second-Class Goddess Medal was extraordinary. It was the highest award that a provincial Goddess Church could bestow, one level higher than the Golden Conch Medal.

The Second-Class Goddess Medal was slightly larger than the previous Golden Conch Medal, made of Mithril, and featured a clear pattern of the Goddess holding a shell, vividly crafted.

"Viscount Raen, may the Goddess bless you."

"Thank the Goddess, and thank you, Bishop Sean," Raen bowed in gratitude.

Bishop Sean solemnly hung the medal on Raen's chest.

"Viscount Raen, please take good care of this Second-Class Goddess Medal. In any place within the Empire, as long as there is a temple of the Goddess of Winds and Seas, you can receive assistance from the Goddess Church."

"Additionally, this medal not only solidifies the divine spell 'Detect Evil' but also solidifies the divine spell 'Goddess' Blessing.' Although it can only be used once, its power is extraordinary."

Bishop Sean looked at Raen with a smile on his face.

After the awards ceremony.

Bishop Sean, Brandul, and Raen chatted privately in a room.

"Bishop Sean, after you left, how has Meyster been?" Raen couldn't help but ask.

"Raen, you know that Bishop Sean was promoted, right? That's a good thing."

"By the way, I have something this time that I hope you can help me appraise," Raen said while opening a wooden box.

"Appraise?" Brandul couldn't help but show confusion.

You should know that they were both clergy and not appraisers.

The box Raen opened contained a blue-white sword emitting a strange aura, immediately catching the attention and interest of the two.

"I obtained this from the ancient powerhouse 'Monger' of the Black Flame Heresy. From the sword's feel, I don't think it's something from the Heresy."

"Rain slowly voiced his speculation.

"Indeed, it doesn't seem like the style of the Black Flame Cult."

Brandul, also skilled in dual-wielding warhammers, couldn't contain his excitement. He held his warhammer, gently caressing it with his fingers.

"Rain, what do you mean?" Bishop Sean couldn't help but ask.

"I'd like to request that you both look into the church's records to see if there's any information about 'Monger', the ancient powerful member of the cult. Perhaps we can find the origin of this warhammer."

The best source of information about the Black Flame Cult was, of course, the Goddess Church.

Rain hadn't considered bringing it to the church earlier because he wasn't familiar with the higher-ups in Mystra's church.

But now, things were different.

Whether it was Bishop Sean or Brandul, they both had a close relationship with Rain.

"Of course, Lord Rain. However, it's likely that we'll need to contact the Main Cathedral in Colonn."

"Because their collection of records is the most comprehensive, but this will take some time." Brandul thought for a moment and said.

At the same time, approximately ten kilometers away from the Meyster coast, dozens of four-masted ships, led by two five-masted ships, were engaged in a fierce battle with over ten large sea beasts.

These vessels were the First and Third Fleets of the Draconian Empire's Southern Navy.

For a moment, the sea beasts roared, the waves surged, and the cannons thundered.

On each wind-powered warship, multicolored sorcery lights rose and fell, attacking the massive sea beasts.

Suddenly, a signalman on the five-masted ship paled and quickly relayed a flag signal to the deck below.

Soon, Admiral Campbell, the commander of the Southern Navy, received the message and promptly grabbed a copper monocular, stepping out of the captain's cabin to observe the sky.

In the sky, a colossal oval-shaped airship, as large as a small mountain, was approaching the area where they were fighting the sea beasts.

"Admiral, what is that?" The staff officer beside him widened his eyes, staring at the distant giant airship.

From this distance, it was already so enormous; one could only imagine how massive the airship truly was.

According to his understanding, the Empire had not yet produced such a large model of an airship.

"It should be the envoy from the Federation." Admiral Campbell lowered the monocular and said in a deep voice.

He had received a message earlier, but he hadn't expected the Federation's envoy to enter the Empire through the Meyster coastline.

Normally, if they were heading directly to the capital, Taymriel, they wouldn't pass through Meyster.

"They're deliberately taking a detour here."

Admiral Campbell had an inkling of the envoy's intention.

On the bridge of the massive airship, over ten officers in the Federation's uniform surrounded a middle-aged noblewoman in hunting attire, observing the battle below and occasionally commenting.

"Lady Treyna, the Draconian Empire's navy equipment is at least twenty years behind ours."

"They still rely on pure wind-powered battleships, while our ironclad steamships have already been deployed in combat." A colonel officer shook his head.

Although they had received related intelligence, this firsthand observation was the best proof.

"The ship's cannons are also not powerful enough, most of them are old-fashioned bronze cannons."

"Compared to our steel cannons, they are much weaker, and the range is one-third shorter." A Federation brigadier general put down his telescope, a hint of disdain in his voice.

"There are quite a few third-rank apprentice wizards on board. Hmm, there are also official wizards, which is not bad."

"Indeed, this might be the only bright spot. If the Imperial Navy were to engage in combat with our Federation, I believe total annihilation would be the only outcome." Another Federation brigadier general said.

"Since we've encountered them, we should show some sincerity to the Draconian Empire. What do you think is the best way to deal with these sea beasts?" Lady Treyna asked.

"Simple, use the Thunderbomb!" The brigadier general who had spoken earlier suggested.

"Brigadier General Condra is right. The Thunderbomb is powerful enough; one is usually enough to heavily wound these sea beasts."

"Alright, let's follow Brigadier General Condra's suggestion." Treyna nodded.

"Order the Dawnship to move directly above the sea beasts and prepare to throw the Thunderbombs!" Soon, the order was passed down.

A few minutes later.

Two giant cylindrical bombs, each as tall as a person, were quickly thrown from the giant airship towards the sea beasts below.

"Boom!"

A blinding explosion erupted!

A giant sea beast, resembling a crab and over twenty meters long, was instantly blown into two pieces, dying on the spot.

The other bomb missed its target and exploded near a thirty-meter-long octopus sea beast, severing more than ten thick tentacles.

At this moment, two rows of twelve black dots were rapidly approaching the Federation's giant airship.

From a distance, it was barely discernible that they were the Empire's griffin knights.

(End of Chapter)

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