Wizard starting from shoeing donkeys

Chapter 1214: Chapter 410: First Trial

"Have our people prepared the special communication device inside the secret realm?"

"One is still missing. Since it was just confirmed that Lord Rein is also joining the operation, his is still being made and will be completed the day after tomorrow." Tatia said softly.

The communication device inside this secret realm is quite special and complex to make, but it serves two purposes.

Firstly, it allows the command staff at the Star Mage’s Platform to communicate timely with the operational personnel inside the secret realm.

Of course, there is a prerequisite: communication can only take place after the secret realm is opened.

Secondly, it has a positioning function.

The operational staff inside the Dragon Valley Secret Realm can use this device to check whether the three "Rift Closers" have reached the designated positions and been activated, which is the main task this time.

In case the person carrying the "Rift Closer" fails the mission, others can quickly check their position and continue the task.

"Hmm, increase the speed. After the initial test ends, distribute the communication devices." General Augustus nodded and said.

"Understood, sir."

"By the way, sir, since Lord Rein is newly joining, should we include him in the ’Rift Squad’?" Tatia asked.

Three "Rift Squads" were arranged for this operation. Each squad consists of personnel dispatched from the Sword Bearers, Empire Military Department, and Inner Guard, responsible for placing the "Rift Closers."

The three squads correspond to the placement of the three "Rift Closers."

The three squads are not subordinate to each other but uniformly subject to the command of the Star Mage’s Platform.

The reason for this arrangement is that the Cult and the Federation have deeply infiltrated all sectors of the Empire, including this time. The three squads from different sectors not being subordinate to each other is to avoid putting all eggs in one basket.

Otherwise, the best plan would be for all the squad members to meet in advance, familiarize themselves, and be reasonably allocated based on their strengths.

Since the "Rift Squad" of the Sword Bearers is already fixed in personnel, Tatia raised this question.

"No need, let Rein be a backup choice. If there’s an issue, let him step in." After a brief thought, General Augustus shook his head and said.

"Understood, sir."

...

Rein Mansion.

Inside the study.

Facing Cleya’s seemingly amused gaze, Rein felt as if he were drenched from head to toe with a bucket of ice-cold water.

The exhilaration from just winning the competition effortlessly had long dissipated, and he was now wondering whether to tell the truth or lie.

If he lied and Cleya already knew about Anna’s situation, it would be a deliberate deception.

That would likely cause an irreparable deduction in Cleya’s mind.

If he told the truth, even among the relatively open-minded Imperial Nobles, which woman wouldn’t get jealous?

After contemplating, Rein decided to speak the truth.

Jealousy is just jealousy!

"Anna is actually a Half-Elf?" Rein opened with this bombshell.

"What?" Now it was Cleya’s turn to be surprised!

It’s known that the number of Half-Elves is even rarer than Elves.

Who would have thought that Anna was actually a Half-Elf girl?

It’s heard that Half-Elves are very beautiful...

Cleya’s gaze at Rein softened slightly.

"When in Flashgold Town, Anna lived next door to my house, her mother went missing..." Rein gradually recounted Anna’s story to Cleya.

Aside from some intimate interactions between him and Anna, he kept nothing else hidden.

"I see." Cleya nodded and said.

In fact, over the past few days, Cleya had already learned quite a bit about Miss Anna from Rein’s sister, Bo He.

Even though Cleya wasn’t sure whether Rein and Anna had been intimate, there were undoubtedly feelings involved.

Of course, even if Rein knew about this situation, he couldn’t blame Bo He for the information leakage. As clever as a little girl may be, she couldn’t be a match for the talk-savvy Cleya.

Moreover, as her brother, he had already expressed that Bo He should graciously accept Cleya’s gifts, indicating that Cleya was trustworthy.

In Bo He’s eyes, this pretty long-legged sister spoke pleasantly and generously, so she naturally shared everything she knew.

So, whatever Bo He knew about sister Anna, she naturally told Cleya.

Along with that, Bo He also shared some information about the barbarian sister, Lagaray, with Cleya.

Which made Cleya feel somewhat frustrated in her heart.

Great, within just a year, he had attracted two girls.

One is a rare and beautiful Half-Elf.

One is a barbarian girl with exquisite features, not looking like a barbarian at all.

This was also one of the reasons Cleya challenged Rein to a competition, with some pent-up resentment in her heart.

At the same time, before coming, Cleya also asked herself a question, does she really like Rein?

Or to put it another way, what does she like about Rein?

Firstly, it must be that his strength is strong enough.

At that time in Meister, Rein helped the Habs family fend off attacks from the Black Flame Cult and the Secret Snake Sect, showcasing exceptional strength.

Secondly, his potential is big enough.

At this age, reaching the current strength level, it can be said that if nothing unexpected happens, Rein is very likely to become an Imperial Guardian.

Lastly, during the Flashgold Town period, Rein’s first impression of her was relatively simple, kind, and honest.

Of course, now the honest part should be crossed out and replaced with flirtatious, but the rest seems to remain unchanged for now.