Wizard starting from shoeing donkeys

Chapter 896: Chapter 325: Mistaken Target (Two-in-One Long Chapter)

After enjoying a brunch that had been prepared earlier, Rein arrived at the door of the training room on the first floor. At that moment, he saw the head maid Shadia turning the corner of the corridor, carrying a set of clothes over.

However, her current state was somewhat different compared to usual.

With dark circles, a haggard face, and frequent yawns, she lacked the sharpness and efficiency she typically displayed as head maid.

Instantly, Rein realized that it must have been the two raids launched by enemies last night that likely caused all the servants in the mansion to have a sleepless night.

After all, as ordinary people, they had no power to resist in such a scenario, except to run away.

“Head Maid Shadia, perhaps you should take a good rest. Yesterday’s battle was quite intense; you all probably didn’t rest well,” Rein greeted with a smile.

“Hmm?” Shadia’s beautiful eyes widened as she looked at Rein.

Battle? Intense?

No way!

Does Lord Rein know I was eavesdropping?

Already feeling guilty after running into Rein, Shadia’s mind immediately thought of the embarrassing noises she heard last night behind the wall upon hearing words like ‘intense’ and ‘battle’.

So, Shadia’s face turned red in an instant!

The head maid quickly said, “Okay, Lord Rein!”

As soon as she finished speaking, she quickly turned around and fled, internally griping, ‘Lord Rein, really, telling me about his intense battle with Miss Cleya…’

Rein, on the other hand, looked strangely at the usually stern head maid in front of him.

“Why did she suddenly blush and run off?”

“It’s not like the head maid’s character….”

For a moment, Rein didn’t understand why she acted that way.

However, he quickly shook his head, deciding not to dwell on it, and pushed the door open to enter the training room.

The training room was empty; the only person who might have been there—Cleya—was not present either, likely busy or perhaps resting.

“It’s a pity. If there was a sparring partner, my speed at improving the last Extraordinary Battle Technique could be quicker!”

“I wonder when Neoro and the others will arrive.”

“Overall, there are just not enough skill points…”

At this thought, Rein suddenly paused because he remembered that yesterday he was almost entirely captivated by the Legendary profession of Dragon Vein Wizard, and he hadn’t checked the system notification after the battle ended.

Immediately, Rein opened the system and first glanced at the attribute panel:

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Constitution: 47

Strength: 58 (2 points added in battle)

Agility: 47

Spirit: 59

Will (hidden attribute): 12

“Huh, the attribute of Will still increased? By 2 points,” Rein murmured to himself.

He thought that after choosing ‘No’ during the last Sword Saint profession change, the hidden attribute of Will might undergo some change, but now it seemed otherwise.

“Perhaps it’s lacking a condition or opportunity.”

Rein continued to scroll up and began reviewing the previous battle records:

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[Congratulations, you defeated a strong enemy and gained 14 Golden Skill Points!]

[Congratulations, your Will (hidden) attribute has increased!]

….

[Congratulations, your Warhammer Wizard (Legendary) profession level has increased!]

…

This time, the Warhammer Wizard (Legendary) profession level smoothly advanced to lv10, allowing Rein to gain 1 attribute point and 1 skill point again.

Including the remaining points he originally had, he now had a total of 3 remaining attribute points and 3 remaining skill points, while the Golden Skill Points totaled 22 points.

“Huh? There are 3 skill points now?”

“Doesn’t that mean I can reach lv10 at lv7 by adding points, and with the ‘Intermediate Weapon Mastery’ talent, I can prematurely comprehend the Secret Technique?” Rein’s eyes flickered.

“Forget it; save the skill points and stick to the original plan!”

“Always leave two points for Advanced Meditation Method and Puppetry Technique, just in case they are needed.”

Rein pondered seriously for a while and then shook his head slightly.

Of course, this was mainly because his current progress in enhancing the Extraordinary Battle Technique was not slow.

Even without adding points, with the ‘Advanced Extraordinary Understanding’ talent, he could reach lv9 within two days at most.

In contrast, the subsequent Advanced Meditation Method and Puppetry Technique, without the support of ‘Advanced Extraordinary Understanding’, would progress much more slowly.

Rein looked at the effect of Advanced Extraordinary Understanding (passive) again.

“…The Weapon Master is adept at handling various combat skills, with the speed of learning any Extraordinary Battle Technique increased by an additional 200%…”

“As expected, it specifies battle skills, not witchcraft.” Rein nodded.

Once he made up his mind, the Hardened Pure Gold Bar in Rein’s hand instantly transformed into a staff over a meter long.

Then, he began practicing the Extraordinary Battle Technique ‘Rockdelo’s Guardian Staff’.

…

Half an hour later.

When Anna, Neoro, and Remiel arrived on horseback near the Earl Habs Mansion, they saw a large group of City Guard bustling in and out of the mansion’s main gate, seemingly busy with something.

Moreover, a faint stench was wafting from the mansion.

“Huh, did you smell something?” Anna’s nostrils twitched as she asked in confusion.

“This… it’s the smell of blood decaying. Could it be that the attack has already happened?” Viery, having previously worked for the Military Department and possessing rich combat experience, immediately realized and said.

“Hmm?” Everyone’s eyes simultaneously turned to Viery.

“However… it doesn’t seem like the smell of human blood.” Seeing everyone’s gaze, Viery quickly explained further.