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Chapter 435: New Sorcery from the Federation
Chapter 435: New Sorcery from the Federation
As Hamadi watched Rayn finally pick up a scroll of sorcery and begin reading, his smile grew even brighter.
"No way! This was obtained with great difficulty by my superior, Royce, who had to exert tremendous effort to acquire it from the Federation's homeland."
If this offer were to be rejected, he feared the consequences of his return.
However, the only person who could achieve such a level of influence with the Federation was none other than Sir Reign himself!
Sir Reign was not only young and exceptionally powerful, but he was also a rare and much-needed high-level Metal Sorcery Wizard in the Federation. Additionally, he was a future Dragon Knight.
"Hmm? Metal Transformation Spell?"
Rayn was surprised to find that the first scroll he picked up, which was supposed to contain a record of sorcery, instead had the Metal Transformation Spell.
"Could it be that Sir Reign has already mastered the first sorcery?" Hamadi exclaimed in astonishment.
"That's wonderful! This means you'll require less effort to master this sorcery strike. By the way, Sir Reign, you might as well take a look at the second scroll."
Hamadi knew from his superior, Royce, that within the Federation, the current number of Metal Sorcery spells possessed by various levels was only around a dozen, and those that could be combined into a Dawn Strike were even rarer.
Hamadi had even doubted if there could be more than two types of Dawn Strikes in the Metal Sorcery category.
Rayn, too, became more interested.
As he unrolled the second scroll, which contained a sorcery, he recognized it as the Tier 2 Metal Sorcery Spell 'Cutting Net' that he had obtained by chance in the Coldwind Tundra!
"Hmm? Sir Reign, you wouldn't..." As an expert in reading micro-expressions, Hamadi was momentarily stunned.
He could tell that Rayn seemed to have learned the sorcery recorded on the second scroll.
Without answering Hamadi's question, Rayn's heart raced as he picked up the third scroll containing the sorcery.
Initially, Rayn had assumed that due to the broken lineage of his inheritance, he might not find any subsequent sorcery or compatible spells for the 'Cutting Net'.
Of course, not all sorceries could be combined into a sorcery strike, but Rayn had always felt that there should be more advanced sorcery following the Tier 2 'Cutting Net'.
He never expected that day to come so soon.
On the third scroll, several large characters caught his eye: Tier 3 Metal Sorcery Spell - 'Sawtooth Ring'.
After a quick scan, Rayn understood its effect.
According to the description on the scroll, the 'Sawtooth Ring' spell involved forming a ring from a special metal wire with tiny serrated teeth and spinning it at high speed to attack.
The extremely high rotational speed would cause the tiny serrations on the wire to produce an incredibly powerful cutting force.
The most crucial aspect wasn't that 'Sawtooth Ring' was a Tier 3 Metal Sorcery Spell, but rather that it was a crucial component of the Tier 4 Dawn Strike! It was a cunning move, clearly stating that they were willing to offer the first three sorceries for free, but the final Tier 4 sorcery was off the table unless he joined the Federation.
Even so, Rayn couldn't find any reason to refuse such a gift, especially after his transition to a Draconic Blood Mage and the acquisition of the core skill 'Dragon Soul Strike'.
After a moment's thought, Rayn spoke, "Sir Hamadi, I appreciate the gift, but I'd like you to get straight to the point."
"In other words, what do I need to do to accept this gift?"
As Rayn spoke, he fixed his gaze upon Hamadi, subtly projecting his aura, causing Hamadi's heart to skip a beat.
Hamadi had initially planned to make a polite request, but he quickly changed his mind. With a solemn expression, he said, "Sir Reign, I hope you can find time within the next six months to visit the Federation."
"Go and witness the Eagle Federation, a nation of freedom, openness, and vitality, with your own eyes."
Hamadi's request was well-thought-out.
Both he and his superior, Royce, agreed that the best way to convince Sir Reign to join the Federation was not through words, but by bringing the young Sir Reign to the Eagle Federation.
Hamadi vividly remembered his first arrival in the western coastal city of Weston in the Federation and the impact it had on him.
He believed that witnessing the Federation firsthand would significantly increase the chances of convincing Rayn.
Additionally, if Rayn agreed to visit the Eagle Federation, it would be as if they had successfully brought Rayn there. If they couldn't convince him to stay, it wouldn't be their intelligence department's fault.
On the other hand, if Rayn did agree, their intelligence department would have a valid reason for their efforts.
Rayn, for his part, seriously considered Hamadi's request.
Honestly, the request wasn't difficult; it was too simple.
Rayn had expected Hamadi to ask for a commitment or, at the very least, some favor in the Empire's conflicts with the Federation.
However, the final request was far simpler than anticipated.
Although it would be sensitive for him, as an Imperial intelligence officer, to visit the Federation in a private capacity, it would be much easier if it were an official visit or for a specific task.
There were even some missions within the Swordsmen System that required travel to the Eagle Federation.
In other words, this task wouldn't be too challenging for Rayn.
"Excellent! Sir Hamadi, that's not a problem. I'll visit the Federation within the next six months. Also, please convey my gratitude to Congresswoman Trina! I love her gift."
Rayn stood up slightly and said.
"You're too kind, Sir Reign. I won't disturb you any further. Rest well after your Dragon Knight re-examination."
Hamadi's excitement upon witnessing Rayn's acceptance of the condition was no less than that of Rayn acquiring a new sorcery.
At the same time, he also touched upon the efficient intelligence network established by the Federation within the Empire.
"Thank you, I'll see Hamadi off," Rayn said, extending his courtesy to Hamadi, who had brought him the new sorcery.
After Hamadi left, Rayn eagerly reopened the parchment scroll, delving into the Tier 3 Metal-type offensive sorcery, 'Sawtooth Ring'.
Despite having only 3 skill points, it didn't hinder his learning and understanding of the 'Sawtooth Ring'.
Half an hour later, Rayn seemed to have gained some insight, and the system prompt followed:
【You have studied the Sawtooth Ring, and your understanding has improved!】
【You have comprehended a new skill - Sawtooth Ring】
【Your skill, Sawtooth Ring, has improved, gaining +3 experience points】
Rayn quickly located a new, large icon on the Dragon Blood Mage (Legendary) profession panel.
The icon depicted a circular metal wire in the form of a ring, and upon closer inspection, one would find that this metal wire was quite special, covered in dense sawteeth.
Additionally, below the icon, a small line of text read:
Sawtooth Ring lv1 (1/100)
Sawtooth Ring lv1 Effect: Consumes a certain amount of mental power to activate a specific sorcery model, stimulating the surrounding metal-type energy particles to strengthen the sawtooth wire, and rapidly form a high-speed rotating ring to attack enemies. Required casting materials: Any metal sawtooth wire.
(Note: The power of the Sawtooth Ring is proportional to the quality of the sawtooth wire.)
(Note: Casting time is 3 seconds.)
After attempting to cast it several times, Rayn discovered that just like the Tier 3 Metal-type sorcery 'Thorny Iron Ball', the proficiency of the 'Sawtooth Ring' was much more difficult to improve compared to Tier 2 sorceries, making the progress slow.
Without allocating skill points, it would take years, perhaps even longer, to reach the proficiency required to unleash the sorcery strike, even with his natural talent.
This brought him back to the question he had been pondering earlier—the choice of a new profession.
Only by selecting a new profession could he obtain a large number of skill points and quickly turn the Tier 3 Metal-type sorcery 'Sawtooth Ring' into combat power.
With this in mind, Rayn sat back down in his chair, deep in thought.
In fact, Rayn had already considered a new profession—the Tanner.
This profession was similar to the Seamstress, with a relatively extensive promotion system.
Although the core skills of this profession were likely to be as underwhelming as those of the Seamstress, this wasn't a concern for Rayn at the moment.
Currently, he possessed numerous and powerful core skills, such as 'Dragon Soul Strike' and 'Weak Point Mastery', and the only thing he lacked was skill points.
After some contemplation, Rayn decided to have someone search for a highly skilled tanner or, even better, a master tanner to learn the tanning craft the next morning.
The stars illuminated the night sky, and a rare mist rose in the sky of Imperial City Temriel, causing the once dazzling starry sky to gradually become hazy.
With the conclusion of this Dragon Knight re-examination, the alert level at the Astrologist's Platform began to decrease, and important information started to be transmitted from here to various parts of the Empire.
In the main building of the Second Prince's Mansion, Buchanan respectfully reported to the Second Prince Everett, who was sitting behind a desk.
"You just said that as soon as Quinna appeared, Rayn noticed and immediately subdued her?" The Second Prince Everett had anticipated Rayn's refusal, so he had arranged a backup plan—Quinna, who possessed the rare Shadow Dragon bloodline.
However, upon hearing Buchanan's description of the situation, he became puzzled and sensed something amiss.
He was quite familiar with Quinna, who possessed the rare Shadow Dragon bloodline.
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- Aside from her ability to launch attacks from the shadows, even without using her innate talent, Quinna's personal combat strength had reached the legendary peak, which was why she hadn't been sent to the secret realm this time, as she had other tasks.
- Logically, it should not have been so easy for Rayn to subdue her.
- Unless Rayn's strength far exceeded their previous estimates.
"Yes, Your Highness. It took only three seconds, no, two seconds, for Quinna to be pinned to the ground, still alive but completely unable to resist," Buchanan replied.
"I understand," the Second Prince nodded.
"Your Highness, what should we do now? Quinna is currently detained at the Swordsmen System Headquarters, and it's difficult to rescue her," Buchanan said, wiping the sweat from his forehead.
It wasn't that he was incompetent, but due to the recent internal purge within the Swordsmen System, there were almost no available personnel at the headquarters.
The few agents he could call upon were either not high enough in rank or lacked the necessary strength, making them useless in this situation.
"I'll contact someone to handle this matter later," the Second Prince waved his hand.
At that moment, a servant hurriedly arrived at the door and reported, "Your Highness, Buchanan, urgent intelligence!"
Huh?
Buchanan immediately took it and waved the servant away.
He respectfully handed the envelope to the Second Prince Everett.
Everett opened it and quickly scanned the contents, his expression changing instantly!
Buchanan's heart tightened as he realized that the content of the letter must have been unexpected for the Second Prince. Otherwise, based on his understanding, the prince wouldn't have shown such an expression.
After all, the Second Prince had only momentarily lost his smile upon learning of Quinna's mission failure earlier.
"Buchanan, it seems we've all underestimated Reign's talent!" Everett handed the letter to Buchanan and said.
Huh? Buchanan's heart skipped a beat.
He quickly scanned the intelligence report and couldn't help but exclaim, "What! Reign's strength after transformation is rumored to reach the Epic level?"
"Your Highness, how reliable is this information?"
"This news comes from one of the commanders in the Secret Realm, so it should be accurate," Everett nodded and said.
He stood up, his smile returning as he spoke, "But this also makes me even more interested. Reign's dragon bloodline is extraordinary, and we must get our hands on him."
The Second Prince Everett's fingers rhythmically tapped on the armrest. After a while, he said, "Is Bostaff currently on a mission in the Forbidden Isles?"
"Yes, Your Highness!" Hearing the name Bostaff, Buchanan's heart trembled.
Bostaff was the only surviving experimental subject under the Second Prince who had successfully fused three different dragon bloodlines. However, due to the side effects of the bloodline fusion, Bostaff's personality became extremely violent, so he was assigned long-term missions outside the imperial territories.
These missions were all exceptionally difficult and challenging.
Although Buchanan had only seen Bostaff in his human form, it was rumored that his transformed strength could defeat Epic-level giant beasts.
"Bring Bostaff back for a while, and have someone keep a close eye on Reign's movements."
"Understood, Your Highness. I'll contact Sir Bostaff immediately."
Somewhere in the heartland of the empire.
The headquarters of the Serpent Sect.
A middle-aged man in a black robe, who had just received urgent intelligence, was cautiously reporting to an elderly man holding a red serpent-head staff, his face filled with solemnity.
Although he had chosen his words as carefully as possible, the news itself was too shocking. The next moment, the elderly man's face paled!
"What! You mean the Arida Sisters have defected and become followers of someone named Reign?" The elderly man was Patriarch Calad of the Serpent Sect. Upon hearing this news, he was stunned.
It had been many years since such an incident had occurred within the sect!
The Arida Sisters were among the top three of the Twelve Serpent Messengers, and they had defected?!
At that moment, a Tier 3 Dark Mage who was in charge of the prayer ritual rushed in, his face pale and his voice trembling with fear.
"Patriarch! Patriarch!"
"Pfft~ The prayer ritual has failed. The Great Devouring Serpent has sent down divine punishment, and the more than ten elite members of the sect who were praying have all been struck down!"
This Tier 3 Dark Mage had been conducting the prayer ritual for nearly twenty-five years. Despite offering three virgins with special constitutions as sacrifices, he couldn't appease the wrath of the Great Serpent.
This was the first time he had encountered such a situation!
"Slap!" Patriarch Calad of the Serpent Sect slammed his hand on the armrest of the Great Serpent Throne, and the finely crafted metal armrest with a detailed serpent statue was smashed to pieces.
"This time, our Serpent Sect will become a laughingstock for the other churches!"
The thought of the failed prayer ritual and the subsequent consequences made Patriarch Calad, who usually kept his emotions in check, tremble with anger!
"I'll make those two traitors suffer!"
Hearing this, all the guards and servants in the hall paled, their voices silenced. They knew that Patriarch Calad was genuinely furious!
He stood up and paced back and forth in the spacious hall for a full five minutes before he managed to calm down.
During those minutes, Calad combined the information from the spy's report and also figured out how the Arida Sisters had broken free from their vows and the control of the Great Devouring Serpent.
As the beloved pair of the Twelve Serpent Messengers and favorites of the Great Devouring Serpent, it was no wonder the prayer ritual had failed.
"What's the situation with Reign, the one who gained the loyalty of these two?" At this point, Patriarch Calad's voice no longer carried anger, which slightly calmed the reporting dark mage.
The dark mage carefully chose his words, "Well, Reign is an Imperial Tempered Gold-ranked Swordsman and one of our church's primary targets for elimination."
Hearing this, Patriarch Calad's eyebrows furrowed as he seemed to recall something, "I remember now. Wasn't there a report about a Swordsman who killed 'Ice Serpent' Edmundo and 'Mad Serpent' Icosera?"
"Yes, Your Holiness," The dark mage then proceeded to report all the intelligence he had on Reign in detail.
"Keep an eye on Reign. Since he's a Swordsman, he'll definitely leave Temriel. Once he does, have Quirt kill him immediately!" Patriarch Calad ordered in a deep voice.
A dark mage by his side cautiously reminded him, "Your Holiness, you forgot that Vice-Patriarch Quirt has just departed for Ferdinand Forest. The Mother Tree Sect's operations there have already begun. According to the agreement, we also need to dispatch our elite forces."
"Has Quirt already left? Then send Minos!"
"Yes, Your Holiness." The dark mage glanced at Patriarch Calad and bowed, fearing to anger him.
Somehow, Patriarch Calad's memory was getting worse, his temper more volatile, and even his aura was becoming unfamiliar.
(End of Chapter)
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