Chapter 486: Terena's Mission

Chapter 486: Terena's Mission

"Huh? Three heads?"

Upon seeing the special ability 'Double Head' enhanced to 'Three Heads', Ren was pleasantly surprised.

However, he also felt puzzled.

Logically, the half-god-level Gazrian should have been powerful enough to further enhance his bloodline concentration.

"According to the system's description, although the bloodline concentration has increased, it hasn't reached the next level. Could it be that the 'Pureblood' level of the Dragon Bloodline has reached its limit?"

"No, I don't think so."

Ren pondered, carefully examining the system prompt again.

When he saw the words 'Bloodline Mutation', he became thoughtful.

"Perhaps the issue lies in the fact that Gazrian doesn't possess a pure Dragon bloodline."

"That's why my Dragon bloodline concentration didn't increase, but this special ability of having three heads did."

Ren felt he had found the reason.

Of course, for a more accurate answer, he would need to consult some ancient texts.

"But... three Dragon heads?"

"Isn't that Gazrian's design?"

"No, it's not. My transformation has a Dragon's body, and with three heads on top, it's quite similar to King Ghidorah's design from a monster movie in my previous life."

As Ren was deep in thought, two Dragons, one red and one yellow, descended from the sky.

The three of them cautiously examined the fallen Ice Sea Demon Gazrian, and after confirming that he was dead, they all paused in surprise.

"Gazrian is dead?"

They exchanged glances, all showing expressions of astonishment and confusion.

Although their combined attack was powerful, they had only intended to break through the Mortuary Sea Domain and hadn't expected to kill Gazrian with it.

At this moment, they could clearly see the different injuries on Gazrian's three heads. One seemed to have its head split open by a giant boulder, another was cut by a sharp weapon, and on the leftmost head, there was a metal javelin.

Evidently, the first head was likely killed by Reginald's Dawn Kill 'Giant Boulder Toss', while the middle one succumbed to Tyrion's 'Transcendent Cross Strike'.

The metal javelin was most likely thrown by Ren.

Even with Ren's javelin throw, it shouldn't have been possible to kill Gazrian.

It seemed that Gazrian was already severely weakened, which led to his demise at their hands.

"Ren, are you alright? By the way, were you fighting Gazrian just now?" Menya, dressed in a red wizard's robe, asked as she approached Ren.

"Thank you for your concern, Lady Menya, and my gratitude to Your Majesty Reginald and Your Majesty Tyrion for your timely assistance," Ren bowed to Menya.

"Yes and no. Just now, the avatar of the Umbra Sea Goddess Hela was fighting Gazrian, and I happened to be nearby, so I cast a few spells to protect myself."

"I just saw Your Majesties' attacks take down two of Gazrian's heads, so I joined in."

Ren, of course, wasn't going to tell the truth.

He had already displayed exceptional talent and was shining brightly.

There was no need to claim credit for killing Gazrian.

"I see." Federal Sword Saint Tyrion nodded, not doubting Ren's words.

However, Red Queen Menya and Great Earth Pulse Reginald exchanged a glance, both seeming half-believing and half-skeptical.

Both had questions in their minds, such as why the Umbra Sea Goddess Hela chose this moment to confront Gazrian; it didn't make much sense.

But with the Federal Sword Saint present, it wasn't appropriate to question Ren further.

At that moment, a pale blue light appeared in the distant sky.

"His Majesty Hernandez is here." Sword Saint Tyrion smiled and said.

Hmm?

Menya and Reginald exchanged glances again.

Could it be that the Umbra Sea Goddess Hela had anticipated the arrival of a Federal powerhouse and couldn't resist attacking Gazrian?

If so, what Ren said was likely true.

Meanwhile, on the Federation's giant airship.

The expressions of the high-ranking officers in the captain's cabin were peculiar, a mix of shock, joy, and confusion.

They had just witnessed Lady Menya and Reginald, the Imperial Dragon Knights, escape from the gloomy cloud.

But soon after, the entire Mortuary Sea Domain gradually dissipated.

On the ground, an enormous corpse appeared—the ancient giant beast, the Ice Sea Demon Gazrian.

This scene was truly baffling!

"Three Epic-level powerhouses combined their strength to not only break through the Mortuary Sea Domain but also kill Gazrian? This is truly unbelievable."

"I'm not questioning the might of the Empire's and Federation's Epic-level powerhouses, but before the cloud appeared, the four of them seemed to be at a disadvantage against Gazrian. How did they turn the tables so quickly?"

"Indeed, something must have happened within the Mortuary Sea Domain that we didn't witness."

"By the way, you mentioned that the Imperial genius named Ren was inside. Could his sudden death be related to Gazrian?"

"It's unlikely. I think it's due to the Umbra Sea Goddess."

"..."

The high-ranking officers discussed among themselves.

After all, the situation had turned around too quickly.

Moreover, they were unaware of what had transpired within the Mortuary Sea Domain.

"Ladies and gentlemen, we've received a message from His Majesty Tyrion. The Umbra Sea Goddess has departed, and the Ice Sea Demon Gazrian has been slain."

A messenger soldier rushed in with an urgent report.

"Hmm! Order the airship fleet to approach the front!" Vice-Chancellor Bertrand nodded.

"The staff will immediately analyze the situation based on what just happened."

"Yes, Your Excellency, Vice-Chancellor!"

With the arrival of the joint fleet of the Federation and the Empire, the following events would have little to do with Ren.

Meanwhile, Vice-Chancellor Bertrand was carefully examining the latest intelligence on Ren.

"Hmm? You like beautiful women, and you seem to have a strong preference for Congresswoman Terena?" Vice-Chancellor Bertrand's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise.

"Is the intelligence above reliable?"

He couldn't help but look up at the middle-aged general officer in front of him, the source of the intelligence.

"Your Excellency, Vice-Chancellor, this is the latest intelligence submitted by a spy embedded in the Dragon Empire. It's highly reliable."

Upon hearing these words, Vice-Chancellor Bertrand was first taken aback, then nodded and continued reading the intelligence.

"Hmm? The intelligence department has already made initial contact?"

"Although it's under the name of Congresswoman Terena, this Ren didn't refuse, which is very good."

"Yes, currently, the intelligence department has gifted two presents, and the other party has accepted them all."

"This shows that this Ren has a favorable impression of the Federation."

The middle-aged general officer laughed and said, "No, this only shows that he has a favorable impression of Congresswoman Terena."

Vice-Chancellor Bertrand shook his head and said, "No, this only proves that he has a favorable impression of beautiful women."

"Since we've found his weakness in human nature, it's most appropriate for Congresswoman Terena to approach him."

"This... Congresswoman Terena, we in the intelligence department..." The middle-aged general officer looked troubled. "I'll personally talk to her."

Vice-Chancellor Bertrand waved his hand and said, "That's great, Your Excellency, Vice-Chancellor. If you take the initiative, it would be the best."

Because, from a political standpoint, although he is a lieutenant general, he is not as good as a federal congressman.

Even if he wanted Congresswoman Terena to cooperate in attracting Ren, using her name was already at the limit.

Hours later.

With the joint fleet of the Federation and the Dragon Empire slowly descending and docking at the official mooring point in Westin City Hall.

Below, a group of people led by a beautiful woman, Congresswoman Terena, waited at the mooring point.

Due to the previous joint combat mission, Vice-Chancellor Bertrand personally commanded, so as a congresswoman, Terena did not participate but remained in Westin City.

After the enthusiastic welcome ceremony, Vice-Chancellor Bertrand immediately met with Terena.

In an office of Westin City Hall, Bertrand's temporary office location.

"Congresswoman Terena, this young man, Ren, has demonstrated outstanding strength and potential. Currently, no young man in the Federation can compare to him."

"Therefore, this young man, we must think of ways to keep him in the Federation."

"Your Excellency, Vice-Chancellor, I understand your intention, but I couldn't do anything in this matter before."

"This..."

Congresswoman Terena, if you don't get angry first, continue watching. Everything is for the Federation, right?

Upon hearing Vice-Chancellor Bertrand's words, 'Everything for the Federation,' Congresswoman Terena suppressed her dissatisfaction and continued reading the intelligence.

In a while, her fair face gradually turned red.

"This... Is the conclusion in the materials reliable?"

"Does this Ren like women?"

Congresswoman Terena finally understood why the Federation's intelligence department wanted to use her name.

And Vice-Chancellor Bertrand's intention in talking to her this time.

Her husband, Duke Haydenberg, died in battle last year against a resurrected ancient giant beast.

The subsequent giant beast resurrection incidents also made the newly emerging Steam Revolution Federation realize that even ordinary people with guns and cannons couldn't resist the giant beasts.

Only top-tier combat power and mechanical geniuses were the decisive factors in fighting the giant beasts.

"Reliable, according to intelligence, this young Ren's only weakness is his fondness for women. Moreover, compared to young girls, he seems to prefer beautiful women more, as in the Empire, where he has recruited two or more beautiful women into his ranks."

Upon hearing these words, Congresswoman Terena's face turned even redder.

Although Vice-Chancellor Bertrand didn't explicitly state what she should do, the clever Terena naturally understood his intention.

"Is there not a sufficiently outstanding young woman to move him?"

"Currently, there isn't."

"Of course, we haven't selected young girls throughout the Federation, but from Rebecca and Ren's interactions, it seems that even your daughter, Rebecca, such an excellent young lady, didn't seem to interest him much."

"On the contrary, it's you."

"Well, I'll give it a try." After some thought, Terrena reluctantly nodded, her face flushing.

The last time she visited the Empire, she mentioned it to her daughter Rebecca.

Rebecca seemed quite interested in this Ling.

Otherwise, this time, Rebecca wouldn't have joined this mission.

"Hmm, looking forward to Terrena's good news." Vice Speaker Bertrand couldn't help but smile slightly.

When Terrena was young, she was known as the Flower of the Haydenberg Duchy, and even he, when young, had romantic intentions towards Terrena.

After leaving Vice Speaker Bertrand's office, Terrena's face was filled with hesitation.

It's not that she dislikes Ling, in fact, when she visited the Dragon Empire and encountered the Corrupted Dragon Agnes, Terrena was quite impressed with Ling's solo fight against the Corrupted Dragon.

But the problem is that Ling's age is still younger than her daughter Rebecca.

If she really is with Ling...

Sigh! What is this called?

"Perhaps, for now, maintaining an ambiguous relationship with Ling would be more appropriate."

"I can both persuade Ling to leave the Empire and join the Federation, while also maintaining my own reputation." Terrena secretly thought.

That night.

In the banquet hall of the Westin City Hall.

The Federation held a grand reception banquet for the Imperial delegation.

Because the first joint battle resulted in a great victory, the welcome banquet was of extremely high specifications, with the Federation Vice Speaker and the Imperial delegation leader, Lady Menya, also attending.

This made Ling, who originally planned to stay in the cabin room to continue improving his Master Leatherworker level, also had to attend.

Only to see Ling sitting in a corner of the banquet, seemingly not wanting to attract attention, but the noble young ladies who came to pay their respects were incessant.

"Hehe, Vice Speaker Ling, your popularity is even higher than I expected, so many young ladies with different styles, it seems you don't have one that catches your eye."

Rebecca, in a white evening gown, sat beside Ling, smiling and teasing.

"It's not that I don't find them attractive, it's just that I'd rather discuss the making of automatons with Miss Rebecca than chat with these young ladies."

"Hehe, Vice Speaker Ling, I find you too good at talking. Is this a disguised compliment to me?" Rebecca couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle, saying.

This powerful and enigmatic young man, as if he naturally and mysteriously attracted the opposite sex.

Rebecca's beautiful eyes would occasionally glance at Ling.

At this time, a beautiful mature woman who didn't deliberately dress up but had exceptional qualities, gracefully approached.

"Mother, how come you're here?"

Seeing Terrena, Rebecca couldn't help but happily hug the other's arm.

"Hmm?"

Ling's eyes widened, looking at the girl in front of him in surprise, then glancing at the beautiful mature woman Terrena beside her.

"Rebecca, Terrena is your mother?" Ling was astonished.

"Yes, hehe, Vice Speaker Ling, didn't you notice before?"

Only to see Rebecca playfully standing beside Terrena, indeed, the two's beautiful faces had at least six or seven points of similarity, standing together, like sister flowers.

"This... truly caught me off guard."

Ling, who hadn't thought in this direction before, so he hadn't paid attention.

At this time, the beautiful mature woman Terrena raised her wine glass, laughing and toasting to Ling.

"Vice Speaker Ling, on behalf of the Federation, thank you and several other Your Highnesses for jointly killing the Ice Sea Demon."

"I really wish Vice Speaker Ling was born in the Federation, not the Empire."

Only to see Terrena's upper body wearing a light purple silk button-down shirt, and her lower body wearing a slim black hunting suit pants, revealing her voluptuous figure and slender waist, showcasing the mature woman's elegant body curve.

If you look closely, you can see that both the shirt and hunting suit pants have gold thread embroidery patterns or lines, the workmanship is extremely exquisite, and at first glance, it looks expensive, highlighting the high status of the beautiful mature woman in front.

Even compared to the other young noble ladies, the beautiful mature woman Terrena's temperament is also unique.

"Thank you, Vice Speaker Terrena, for your praise, in fact, the successful killing of the 'Ice Sea Demon' Gazrian, Lady Menya, and Your Highness Reginald was the one who contributed the most."

"I was just assisting on the side, and at the last moment, I seized the opportunity."

"Vice Speaker Ling, you're too modest. Your Highness Tairo was full of praise for your performance in the battle."

The beautiful mature woman Terrena's beautiful eyes looked at Ling, smiling sweetly.

Because Ling wanted to ask Terrena about the sequel to the Occult Array, the words were naturally quite polite.

This coming and going, the two of them ended up leaving Rebecca aside.

Hmm?

Rebecca, at this moment, couldn't help but look at Ling and her own mother in doubt.

She somehow felt that the two of them were a little off.

The more they chatted, the more there seemed to be some unusual feelings within.

At this time, Ling felt that the timing was right, so he smiled and said, "There's something I'd like to ask you privately, I don't know if it's convenient?"

(End of Chapter)

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