Wizard starting from shoeing donkeys - Chapter 1202 - 406: Dragon Valley (Part 2)
Chapter 1202: Chapter 406: Dragon Valley (Part 2)
“Not here, Sister Anna has left.” Bo He said.
“Hmm? Left? Has she gone for long?”
“No, Sister Anna just left two days ago. Then, Sister Lagaray arrived yesterday.”
“Hmm?” Cleya glanced at Lagaray, who was still inside the villa talking with Rein, and thought, did she really just come yesterday? Maybe she was overthinking things.
Perhaps the relationship between those two and Rein was that of combat partners.
Even though the Dragan Empire had a rather open attitude towards relationships between men and women, with nobles having many lovers in private, the system of monogamy was still officially upheld.
Cleya could accept these things quite well, but still, she had some thoughts and dissatisfaction in her mind.
After all, what girl in love wouldn’t want her partner’s undivided attention?
The same suspicion passed through Lagaray’s mind, but she was different from Cleya, the Earl’s daughter.
Rein had once saved her life, and from the start, she felt a bit guilty about coming between Rein and Anna. So, she quietly left and returned to the tundra after that intimate encounter in Flashgold Town.
Through all of it, she considered Anna to be Rein’s partner, but now it seemed that Rein’s romantic history was more complex than she had imagined.
…
Meanwhile.
Inside Marshal Alfred’s office.
General Augustus frowned as he looked at a report in his hand, and said:
“Marshal, as you anticipated, though the Empire used the premature selection of Dragon Knight Reserve as a cover, based on the current movements from various cults, it seems they have already sensed the Empire’s plans.”
“The previously judged traitor, the level is quite high.”
Marshal Alfred, with silver hair and a well-groomed beard, nodded and said, “This was expected.”
“However, in this way, we have gradually narrowed the scope. As of now, the number of suspects is quite limited.”
“Of course, the most important thing is that we must take this opportunity to eliminate the hidden dangers inside Dragon Valley’s Secret Realm.”
Augustus nodded and said, “Yes, Marshal, eliminating the hidden dangers in Dragon Valley is paramount.”
“For those entering the Dragon Valley Secret Realm, I have an additional recommendation: the one who killed Harold, Rein.”
This isn’t due to a lack of trust from the Sword Holder Headquarters in Rein but is because the personnel for this top-secret mission had been decided three months ago.
At that time, Rein hadn’t yet come to the Imperial City, nor had his strength been revealed.
Naturally, Rein was not on the personnel list.
“Oh? It’s him. Has Rein participated in the Dragon Knight Reserve selections?” Marshal Alfred inquired.
“Yes.”
“Good, with his abilities, he is indeed an excellent choice. Moreover, he would be entitled to know about this if he enters the Secret Realm.”
“Yes, Marshal, that’s what I think as well.”
“I will find time to discuss the matter with Rein specifically.” Augustus nodded.
“Good!”
…
That afternoon, Augustus met Rein in his office.
Upon seeing Rein enter, Augustus took a moment to appraise him, his eyes shining as he spoke with admiration:
“Rein, your progress in strength is astonishing. It’s remarkable how much you’ve enhanced your abilities in such a short time.”
Had Rein not undergone several witchcraft tests, Augustus might have suspected Rein was a Divine Incarnation.
“Thank you, General Augustus, your praise is a motivation for me to keep moving forward.” Rein smiled.
“Please, have a seat, let’s chat casually.”
“Alright!” Rein nodded.
He knew well that General Augustus had a main purpose for calling him over, which surely wasn’t just casual conversation, but he wasn’t in a hurry.
As expected, after some small talk, Augustus took on a serious demeanor and said, “The reason I called you here involves an important matter, and I hope you will participate.”
“I’m all ears.” Rein nodded.
“The second test for the Dragon Knight Reserve is within the Secret Realm of Dragon Valley, Lord Rein, how much do you know about Dragon Valley Secret Realm?”
“Not much, all I know is that everyone who has participated in the Dragon Valley Secret Realm test must sign a confidentiality agreement with the Empire.” Rein shook his head.
He had asked Luther about this before, but out of oath, Luther couldn’t disclose details.
The only clear thing was that Dragon Valley was a relatively special Secret Realm of great importance to the Empire.
“Indeed, but Lord Rein, you are now entitled to knowledge of certain secrets, although the content must remain confidential.”
“I understand.” Upon hearing this, Rein sat up slightly and nodded.
General Augustus paused for a moment and then began narrating:
“The Dragon Valley Secret Realm is a large secret realm and the most crucial one for the Empire. It houses nearly all the Empire’s young dragons, from juveniles to adolescents, who live in Dragon Valley until they reach maturity.”
“Once they become adult dragons, meaning when their power reaches the epic level, they are transported out of the Secret Realm.”
Seeing the doubt in Rein’s eyes, Augustus continued before Rein could ask, “You might wonder why the Empire places young and adolescent dragons in Dragon Valley Secret Realm. The reason is simple; the special energy environment within can accelerate the growth cycle of giant dragons.”
