Chapter 407: Recruitment

Chapter 407: Recruitment

As Rain's senses heightened, he also noticed the difference in this drive.

The last time he drove the original Hellfire Golem, it consumed almost half of his mana, but this time, after advancing to the Third Tier Crystalization Wizard, it only consumed about a quarter of his mana, making the control much easier.

This also indirectly indicated that the mana at the Crystalization stage was far more refined than the liquefaction stage.

Rain thought for a moment and realized that his previous plan was a bit too ambitious. With some effort, he could barely control three Enhanced Hellfire Golems simultaneously.

But upon further consideration, two would be more manageable.

Controlling two would allow for more precision, but three would be a stretch.

After all, the level of control required to manage three simultaneously was far more challenging than controlling two.

At that moment, as the six-meter-tall Enhanced Hellfire Golem rose, its massive and heavy body emitting a roar akin to a V12 engine in Mentor Moghoro's spacious laboratory.

"Cast a magical attack on the iron target ahead," Rain ordered, opting to test the magical attack this time instead of physical.

This was because the improved magical attack was the most significant enhancement of the Enhanced Hellfire Golem, and it was also the aspect he cared about the most.

Following Rain's command, the thick chest armor on both sides of the golem's chest slid downward, revealing two dark cavities. Together with the two black cannons on its shoulders, it now had four cannons in total.

In an instant, all four cannons flashed with intense arcane aura.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

"Overclock!" Rain continued, directly activating the maximum magical attack mode.

The humming sound within the Enhanced Hellfire Golem's body immediately intensified, becoming slightly higher-pitched.

In just a second, the four dark cannons unleashed eight fireballs and shadow arrows, and the sturdy iron target in front couldn't withstand the onslaught for even three seconds, its foundation crumbling under the attack.

If not for Rain's quick command to stop, Mentor Moghoro's laboratory might have been blasted into a gaping hole!

Witnessing the power, Rain was naturally satisfied, and a smile appeared on his face.

"Hahaha, with this power, even facing a typical legendary opponent, I'd have a fighting chance," Mentor Moghoro stroked his red beard, excitement in his voice.

The last time, with just one Hellfire Golem, Mentor Moghoro thought it was a once-in-a-lifetime achievement.

But this time, with the help of his outstanding disciple, the Enhanced Hellfire Golem's combat power had increased significantly.

"Mentor, thank you," Rain bowed slightly, expressing his gratitude.

"Do you want another one? If so, remember to come and help these days; otherwise, with just a few of us, it might not be enough time," Mentor Moghoro, in a good mood, waved his hand.

"Of course, no problem," Rain nodded, agreeing.

Previously, he had obtained thirteen Hellfire Crystals and one Abyssal Fire Crystal from the self-destructed Hellfire Golem.

With the consumption of three crystals, Rain still had eleven left, which was more than enough to create two Enhanced Hellfire Golems.

Rain had intended to ask about the fourth layer of the Iron Heart Advanced Meditation, but seeing Mentor Moghoro's hard work, he decided not to rush it.

He could ask after the Dragon Knight Cadet Recruitment ended; there was still time.

Due to the cult's news, Rain was busy until the evening, only then finding some leisure.

As Kayla was the daughter of a count, it was naturally impossible for her to stay overnight at Rain's manor.

After dinner, Lagrel approached and asked, "Want to take a walk?"

"Sure!" Rain nodded.

It was evident that Lagrel wanted to talk, as they arrived at the manor's backyard, Lagrel looked up at the brilliant starry sky and asked, "Do you know why, after I returned last year, I didn't come to you?"

"Is it because of the tribe?" Rain asked.

He remembered that Lagrel had told him the reason before.

Lagrel shook her head, her beautiful eyes fixed on Rain, and said, "It's not just because of the tribe. Do you know what thoughts I had when I went to participate in the barbarian trial?"

Instead of directly answering Rain's question, Lagrel began talking about the barbarian trial.

This left Rain slightly puzzled.

However, Rain knew that this trial was said to have a fifty percent fatality rate, extremely dangerous, and was a tradition of the barbarian tribe, the only path for them to transcend into the extraordinary.

But upon hearing Lagrel's words, Rain realized an aspect he had always overlooked.

Although Lagrel was the first to have an intimate relationship with him, thinking back carefully, perhaps Lagrel had feelings for him, but it certainly wasn't to the extent of offering herself in marriage.

More likely, it was out of gratitude.

Gratitude for saving her, gratitude for avenging her brother, and gratitude for handling the aftermath.

Like the saying from his previous life, 'A girl has nothing to repay with but her body.'

However, after Rain's visit to the Frostwind Tundra and his encounter with the Norton Tribe, he understood that the concept of marriage among the barbarians was very simple and pure.

According to tradition, a partner was exclusive.

So why didn't Lagrel come to him? He was the man who had taken Lagrel's virginity.

From another perspective, even if Lagrel faced various difficulties, writing a letter shouldn't have been difficult.

Why did she take the immense risk of participating in the trial?

Rain realized that, for a moment, he couldn't understand, let alone answer her question.

But before Rain could figure out what to say, Lagrel continued, "At that time, I thought that if I died in the trial, you wouldn't be alone, as Anna would be with you."

Lagrel's words left Rain stunned.

This was an answer he had never expected.

'Even if she died, Anna would be with him,' what did this imply?

It implied that Lagrel always considered herself a third party, and although she had feelings for him, in the simple values of the barbarians, she must have felt she shouldn't interfere with him and Anna.

That intimate encounter was mostly about gratitude, and after she left, Lagrel probably never thought about coming back.

This was the first time Rain realized that he had never truly understood the inner world of the barbarian girl in front of him.

Indeed, from the day he crossed over, he relied on the system, and his strength had been increasing almost every day, reaching a level that was previously unimaginable.

His power, authority, and wealth continued to grow, but he had neglected the feelings of the people around him, even those closest to him.

They were all living, breathing beings with their own joys, sorrows, thoughts, and beliefs.

"Miss Kayla, she must be someone special to you, right?"

"Also, Anna probably doesn't know about her."

Lagrel said two more sentences, and Rain naturally understood her meaning.

"Then what about you?" Rain didn't answer Lagrel's question but asked in return.

"Me?" Lagrel was clearly a bit surprised by Rain's words.

"I don't know. I thought you only had Anna, I..." Lagrel shook her head.

At the same time.

In the Imperial City of Tamriel, in the Second Ring, within the study of a noble manor.

Two middle-aged nobles were discussing something.

If Rain were there, he would have immediately recognized the middle-aged noble sitting in front of the large desk as Viscount Hamadi, who was far away in Myister.

Naturally, he would also have questions about why the other party had come to the Imperial City.

"Hamadi, do you know the reason for your transfer from Myister to the Fourth Ring Trade District in the Imperial City as a Magistrate?" The noble behind the desk, with a neatly combed hairstyle, smiled slightly.

"Um, I don't know, my lord." Hamadi was somewhat nervous in front of Marquis Rois.

It wasn't because the other party's noble rank in the Dragon empire was two levels higher than his, but because the was responsible for the federal's work in the entire City of responsible in charge of the empire's intelligence network including the Minster Province.

In other words, the other party was his superior's superior.

He had received a secret order two days ago and was transferred to the Imperial City just today. He had just reported to the Imperial City Security Office and came here in the evening. He hadn't had time to understand or familiarize himself with the situation.

"Rain, you are familiar with?" The other party mentioned a name.

"Rain? If it's the Rain from Myister, the Swordbearer, I'm familiar with him." Hamadi's mind immediately flashed with the image of a young young young young's young young.

In an instant, the fog in Hamadi's mind cleared, and he understood why he had been transferred to the Imperial City.

About two months ago, he had received news that Rain that that Rain that the Rain the transferred to the Imperial City Swordbearer Headquarters.

Could it be that he had done something special?

"These are the things he has done recently in the Imperial City. Take a look look we we said said." him will, then and then we can talk." Marquis Rois pointed to a stack of documents on the desk and said.

Hamadi nodded and quickly began to read.

But after just one page, Hamadi's mind was in turmoil!

These achievements...

If he hadn't forgotten, Rain had only been in the Imperial City for two months!

And Marquis was in no hurry, instead rising and pouring tea for both himself and Hamadi.

Half an hour later.

Hamadi's expression was clearly a bit dazed.

If he hadn't flipped back to the first page andconfirmed that it clearly stated Rain Karan from Myister Flashgold Town, he wouldn't have overlapped the Rain in the report with the Rain he knew.

Because the achievements listed were simply too exaggerated.

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"That specialized for puppet and and said.

"Also, his current strength is already at a level that requires extreme attention. Additionally, he is an official member of the Bishou Arm Academy's metal department."

Hamadi asked for him to ask, Marquis took the initiative to explain.

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"Rain? The Rain who specializes in puppets and automata?" Hamadi immediately understood.

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"Exactly." Marquis nodded.

"Also, he recently participated in the Dragon knight cadet assessment. If all goes well, in a few years, he is likely to become one of the youngest dragon knights in the Dragon Empire."

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This made Hamadi completely unsettled.

This was practically a tailor talent talent for the Eagle Federation.

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's face lit.

turned pale, look of Hamadi's eyes widened.

But there were a few key points that he couldn't quite figure out.

"So, your task is to do your best and try to win over this young Lord Rayn." Marquis Rois revealed the reason for Viscount Hamadi's transfer.

After a moment of contemplation, Viscount Hamadi's expression turned solemn. "Marquis Rois, to be honest, as long as the Sword Keeper Headquarters isn't foolish, I doubt anyone would push away a talent like Lord Rayn."

Marquis Rois naturally understood Viscount Hamadi's unspoken words.

For such top-tier talent, the Imperial Court wouldn't be foolish either; naturally, they would show extra consideration.

Moreover, Rayn would also consider the risks of switching allegiances, making this recruitment mission naturally extremely challenging if it were to succeed.

"Normally, it would indeed be very difficult. But the problem is, there are some people and forces within the Empire who don't want Lord Rayn to continue growing."

"This indirectly creates an opportunity for us."

"Oh?" Viscount Hamadi's eyes lit up at this revelation.

With this, the task of recruiting this talent became somewhat feasible.

To recruit the third person on the list and bring them over to the Federation, what a great achievement would that be?

Viscount Hamadi thought for a moment and realized that he only needed to complete this one task in his lifetime. Once done, he could return to the Federation and live a life of leisure.

"Viscount Hamadi, there's still some time. Don't rush. Think about which angle would be best to approach this from."

"This is the latest intelligence. Take a look and tell me your thoughts in two days." Marquis Rois instructed.

"Yes, Marquis Rois."

Soon, Viscount Hamadi returned and went to the study in his own manor.

He first placed a piece of paper on the desk and then picked up a quill, writing down the words 'Rayn'.

After some thought, he wrote 'woman' and 'wizard'.

Viscount Hamadi first focused on the woman, and his first impression of Rayn was that he had good relationships with several women, seemingly quite intimate with them.

For example, Baroness Crowley, Jennifer, who was very close to Rayn, but Viscount Hamadi had known her much earlier than Rayn.

Another was Countess Lambert of the Habsburg family, Kayla.

And then there were the two women he had met in Flashgold Town a long time ago, one named Anna, and the other's name he couldn't quite recall, but she seemed to be a barbarian girl, and it wouldn't be difficult to investigate.

Additionally, there was the woman mentioned in the intelligence report, Alena, the liaison officer from the Munster branch who had just been transferred as a staff member.

That made five women.

Clearly, women were probably one of Rayn's preferences.

No, it might not necessarily be a preference, but at least it indicated that Rayn wasn't averse to excellent and beautiful women.

Also, considering the age range of these women, from their twenties to around forty, it further supported this point.

With this realization, Viscount Hamadi's eyes lit up.

In other words, if he could find a woman that Rayn was interested in, the recruitment task would become much simpler.

After understanding this, Viscount Hamadi shifted his attention to the last two words, 'wizard'.

After a moment of thought, he furrowed his brows and wrote 'magic' and 'mana' after 'wizard'.

This was probably where he could put his mind to work.

Although metal-type magic was rare, with the backing of the Federation, it wouldn't be difficult to obtain a model or two of metal-type magic.

Additionally, there were potions or special items that could enhance mana.

Currently, these were the areas he could focus on.

However, it had been some time since he had seen Rayn, and he still needed to meet and chat with him to clarify the next steps.

Unexpectedly, a person Rayn hadn't anticipated suddenly paid a visit.

In the reception room.

"Lord Rayn, it's been a while."

"Viscount Hamadi, it's been a while." Rayn replied politely, his tone quite courteous.

He hadn't expected Viscount Hamadi, who was far away in Munster, to come to the Imperial City of Tamriel.

Additionally, Viscount Hamadi's status was unique; he was either a Federation spy or an Imperial noble leaning towards the Federation, so Rayn naturally treated him with respect.

Viscount Hamadi naturally appreciated Rayn and, after sizing him up, couldn't help but exclaim, "Recently, I heard about your achievements in the Imperial City, Rayn, and I was left in awe."

"Thank you, Viscount Hamadi, you flatter me." Rayn smiled slightly.

"By the way, when is Envoy Trena returning to the Federation? I didn't get the chance to thank her last time." As Viscount Hamadi spoke, Rayn's mind conjured the image of a high-ranking, plump, and beautiful woman.

And the three Soul Crystals that Trena had given Rayn through Viscount Hamadi.

Just as Viscount Hamadi was about to say something, he, being adept at reading people, noticed that when Rayn mentioned Trena, his expression wasn't one of gratitude but rather one of appreciation.

This instantly made Viscount Hamadi connect the dots.

Beautiful women, Jennifer, Trena

Hiss~ Could it be that this young man before him had taken a liking to Envoy Trena?

"Envoy Trena stayed in the Imperial City for about a week and finalized some matters with the Empire."

Although Rayn was a bit surprised at Viscount Hamadi's sudden pause, he didn't think much of it.

Rayn didn't inquire about Viscount Hamadi's intentions, as the latter had taken the initiative to visit. Given his unique status, Rayn treated him with respect.

After some small talk, Viscount Hamadi's expression turned solemn.

"Lord Rayn, I came here specifically to inform you of an important message."

(End of Chapter)

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