Wizard starting from shoeing donkeys

Chapter 1233: Chapter 416: Fusion (Part 3)

“I hope Lord Rein can consider the big picture and make some sacrifices.”

“Of course, if there are any research results, you, as a contributor, will enjoy all the findings for free.”

Because Barnes believed he had the upper hand, his words were a bit direct.

Hmm?

At this moment, Areda and Ailida, who were struggling to get up from the ground, froze immediately upon hearing Barnes’ words.

The sisters exchanged glances, both wondering if they were hallucinating because they were too injured?

What is going on?

They knew very well that blood essence is not something that can be given away easily!

Even a single drop is exceedingly precious, let alone a portion of it?

If a part of the blood essence is given away, it would likely cause a Legendary Peak strongman’s power to fall to the level of early Legendary, or even to Quasi-Legendary!

Are these two enemies?!

“Lord Barnes, perhaps we can switch it; how about you give me your blood essence, and after I research the results, we share them together, how about that?”

“What a pity, Lord Rein, it seems I will have to take it myself!” Barnes shook his head and said.

Hearing Barnes’ words, Rein couldn’t help but laugh and said:

“Lord Barnes, that’s exactly what I wanted to say.”

…

Meanwhile.

Imperial City Tamriel.

Inside the command hall on the second floor of the Star Mage Platform.

Grand Astromancer Dalain suddenly relaxed his brows and said: “Lord Alfred, perhaps I can try to look into the Secret Realm.”

“Oh? That would be wonderful.” Upon hearing this, Alfred naturally showed a look of delight.

Dalain immediately began chanting and casting, with dense, colorful witchcraft light gathering around him.

As Dalain raised his hand and pointed ahead, a scene suddenly appeared on the elliptical stone platform about ten square meters large in the center of the hall.

It was a scene occurring at a location within the Dragon Valley Secret Realm at this moment.

Seeing this scene, General Augustus, Major General Tatia, and several staff members immediately gathered over with joy.

What was shown in the image was a middle-aged man holding a dual-handed greatsword, executing a decapitation move to behead a juvenile green dragon infected by void energy.

The angle, power, and speed revealed a sense of being honed and tempered through countless trials.

“Hmm, this person’s strength is formidable,” Augustus said in surprise.

“This is Lambert, the first disciple of the Tide Sword Saint, possessing the strength of a Quasi-Sword Saint,” Major General Tatia introduced proficiently.

As the head of the intelligence hall at the Sword Holder Headquarters, Tatia was naturally well-versed in the legendary strongmen of the Empire.

“This person shouldn’t be part of the mission staff, right?”

“No… He has a very close relationship with the Drum Family. This time, he wasn’t originally going to participate in the Dragon Knight Reserve selection; it’s said he was invited by the Drum Family…”

Reflecting a moment, Tatia organized her words and responded.

“Hmm? Does Rein know?” Augustus naturally understood Tatia’s implication and immediately said in a deep voice.

“He knows.”

Marshal Alfred, listening from the side, nodded and didn’t say anything.

At this point, the image on the circular stone platform shifted once more, showing two figures locked in intense combat.

One of them, wearing a military uniform, held a box in his left hand and a short stick in his right, casting earth element witchcraft, using the Earth Spike Technique to attack the opponent.

The other person, dressed in a black robe with a hood obscuring their face, was surrounded by streams of blood, exuding a bloody and sinister aura.

Their figure flickered, easily dodging the Earth Spike Technique, while pointing a finger to launch blood-colored energy cones that rapidly spun towards the person in the military uniform.

Forcing the military uniformed individual to dodge awkwardly.

“Not good, that’s Baldwin, the captain of the military squad, encountering a cultist… it seems the opponent is a legendary strongman from the limb-replacing cult!”

Tatia instantly recognized their ally at a glance and identified the enemy’s background based on the evil magic deployed.

“Baldwin is at a disadvantage, and the Rift Closer is still in his hands. Tatia, quickly check if there are any action personnel nearby and send someone to assist!”

Seeing Baldwin’s repeated evasions, Augustus knew the situation might be dire and ordered immediately.

“I’ll check right away, sir.”

“Huh, Lord Rein is nearby, roughly about five minutes away. Do you think…”

A quick check revealed to Tatia that the closest person to Baldwin was Rein, and she exclaimed with delight.

“Contact Rein and have him go over immediately. The priority is to ensure the safety of the Rift Closer.” Hearing that Rein was nearby, Augustus visibly relaxed, as if letting out a sigh of relief, and said.

“Understood, sir, I will contact Lord Rein immediately,” Tatia replied with a slight smile, nodding.

“Lord Rein, Lord Rein, this is Tatia, please respond!” Tatia called, holding a thin piece.

After several seconds, there was no response.

She called again, but still, there was no response.

“Hmm? Wasn’t the energy interference around the Secret Realm calmed?”

“Why can’t we get through? This shouldn’t be happening.”

General Augustus frowned, muttering quietly.

“Lord Dalain, can you switch the image to this member’s location?” Marshal Alfred, seemingly thinking of something, pointed to the wall on the other side of the hall, where a bright spot representing Rein was, and asked.