The wizard starts by trimming the donkey's hooves

"Yes, Lord Renn." The Demonic Iron-level sword wielder nodded to Renn and confirmed.

When she heard that the other party was the Black Flame Cult, Claire's face was suddenly filled with surprise. After all, the battle that took place in Meist was this cult.

From this point of view, although Ren's status as a sword holder is one of the reasons, it seems that the trouble she got into this time is more or less related to protecting her Habs family.

This made Claire feel very guilty and said: "Ren, the guards I brought to the imperial capital are not many, and they are not strong. But I can mobilize a few people to be responsible for the safety of Olena."

She did not offer to have guards protect the safety of Wren's mansion.

First, there are not enough people.

The second reason is because she just took a look. Although many of the guards in the mansion are somewhat disabled, they all have bright eyes. They also responded to the battle that just happened at the entrance of the mansion in an orderly manner without panic. They all seemed to be elite veterans of the army. .

At this time, Luther and Harlowen looked at each other, and a thought came to their mind: "A big tree attracts the wind".

Just now, Ren was challenged by a disciple of the Tide Sword Master at the Dragon Knight reserve camp.

It had just ended over there, and another bad incident occurred here, where the subordinate Olena was kidnapped by the Black Flame cult.

Moreover, listening to the intelligence just now, it seems that a rather difficult strong man from the Secret Snake Cult has arrived near the Imperial Capital, and his target is also directed at Renn.

The two of them really didn't know what to say.

Especially Luther, he knew very well that when Ren was in the tundra, he also caused great losses to the Poseidon Religion.

In other words, just what he knew was that Renn was a thorn in the side and flesh of at least three cult organizations!

However, Luther had already made up his mind.

Because not only does he personally admire Lane's strength and is a supporter of Lane, but at the same time, the Snyder family and Lane are partners in the gold mine. If he doesn't support it, who will?

Of course, the most important thing is that he is optimistic about Renne. As long as the opponent can overcome this difficulty, he will definitely enter the epic and become a top powerhouse.

"Sir Ren, if you don't have enough manpower, our Snyder family's guards in the imperial capital can send a team over."

Hearing Luther's words, Harlowen couldn't help but glance at the other party, a little surprised at Luther's decisiveness.

However, Renne's potential and the previous letter from his father, the Duke of Munster, also made Harlowen make a decision quickly, saying: "Your Excellency Renne, the Bavarian family can also provide some guards."

"Thank you both for your kindness. That would be troublesome." Renn nodded and did not refuse.

Hearing this, Lagret, who had been silent, first looked at Claire with a pair of beautiful eyes, then looked at Ren and said:

"Ren, the Norton tribe has always been your loyal ally. High Priest Rom and Chief Darius told me before I set off. If you need help from the tribe, just let me know."

Lagre's words made Claire secretly say, 'She is indeed a female warrior from the barbarian tribe. ’

But, when did Renn establish a relationship with the barbarian tribe far away in the windy tundra?

And it seems that he has a very close relationship with this Norton tribe, or is he an ally?

You must know that the barbarian tribe has always been relatively cautious towards the Dragon Empire, and has always maintained a relationship that is neither far nor close.

But at this time, it was naturally difficult for her to ask Ren about anything.

After some discussions, basically, the safety of Rennes Mansion and Olena has been guaranteed to a certain extent, and Claire will also send a special warning to the Habs family in Meist.

Soon, Harlow and Luther returned to make arrangements. Only Ren, Claire and LaGrey were left at the scene.

Just when Ren started to have a headache and didn't know what to say, his sister Mint ran downstairs lively. She looked at Claire curiously and asked, "Brother, who is this sister?"

Although it was the first time for Claire to meet Ren's sister Mint, she had already heard Ren mention it.

She squatted down, took off a gem brooch from her top, handed it to Mint, and said, "Is it Mint? My sister will give you a small gift as a meeting gift."

"No, I can't ask for it. My brother told me that I can't just accept gifts from others, unless they are from Sister Anna or Sister Lagre."

Hearing Mint's words, the sweat on Ren's forehead almost broke out.

"Ahem Mint, now that Sister Claire is here, you can accept her gift with confidence." Renn quickly gave Little Mint a wink.

"Really? That's great! Sister Claire, your legs are so long, and they are so beautiful."

"I like the gift you gave me very much." Mint praised Claire fiercely.

Although Claire has been surrounded by such kind words since she was a child, she is almost immune to it.

But in fact, it also depends on who said it. Little Mint opened her big innocent eyes and looked cute, making it impossible for Claire to suspect that she was telling lies.

"Sister Claire, can we go play outside?"

"Okay." Facing Sister Ren's invitation, Claire readily agreed.

She also wanted to ask about Sister Anna and Sister Lagre.

Soon, the two came to the front yard and started digging soil and planting flowers.

"By the way, Mint, where is the sister Anna you just mentioned? I don't seem to have seen her." After a while, Claire asked casually.

"No, sister Anna is gone." Mint said.

"Hmm? Left? Has she been gone for a long time?"

"No, Sister Anna left two days ago. Then, Sister Lagre came yesterday."

"Hmm?" Claire glanced at Lagre, who was still talking to Ryan in the villa, and thought, did she come yesterday? Then maybe she was overthinking.

Perhaps, the relationship between the other party and Ryan is a fighting partner.

Although the atmosphere between men and women in the Dragun Empire is relatively open, and the nobles have many lovers in private, after all, they still follow the monogamous system on the surface.

Claire is quite accepting of these things, but she will have some thoughts and unhappiness in her heart.

After all, which girl in love doesn't want her partner to love her alone?

The same speculation naturally turned in Lagre's mind, but she is different from Claire, the daughter of the earl.

Ryan saved her life, and she felt a little ashamed for intervening between Ryan and Anna at the beginning, so after the intimate moment in Shining Gold Town, she quietly left and returned to the tundra.

From the beginning to the end, she thought that Ryan's partner was Anna, but now it seems that Ryan's love history seems to be more complicated than she thought.

At the same time.

In Marshal Alfred's office.

General Augustus frowned, looking at a report in his hand, and said:

"Marshal, as you expected, although the Empire used the early selection of dragon knight reserves as a cover, but now from the dynamics of the cults in various places, it seems that they have noticed the Empire's plan."

"The traitor we judged before is of a very high level."

Marshal Alfred, who had silver hair and a mustache, nodded and said, "This was expected a long time ago."

"But in this way, we have gradually narrowed the scope. At present, there are only a few suspects."

"Of course, the most important thing is that we must take this opportunity to solve the hidden dangers in the secret realm of Dragon Valley."

Augustus nodded and said, "Yes, Marshal, solving the hidden dangers of Dragon Valley is the most important."

"For the personnel entering the secret realm of Dragon Valley, I recommend one more person, that is, Ryan who killed Harold."

It's not that the Sword Bearer Headquarters does not trust Ryan, but because the Sword Bearer Headquarters has already determined the personnel for this top-secret mission three months ago.

At that time, Ryan had not yet arrived in the imperial capital, and his strength had not yet been revealed.

Naturally, Ryan was not on the list of personnel.

"Oh? It's him. Did Ryan also participate in the selection of the Dragon Knight Reserve?" Marshal Alfred asked back.

"Yes."

"Well, with his strength, he is a good candidate, and if he enters the secret realm, he is also qualified to know about this matter."

"Yes, Marshal, I think so too."

"Then I will find a time to talk to Ryan as soon as possible about the specific situation." Augustus nodded and said.

"Okay!"

That afternoon, Augustus met Ryan in the office.

As soon as he saw Ryan come in, Augustus looked at Ryan, his eyes lit up, and his face showed appreciation, saying:

"Ryan, your strength has improved so fast that it is amazing. I didn't expect that your strength has improved again after not seeing you for a while."

If Ryan had not undergone several witchcraft tests, Augustus would have doubted that he was the incarnation of a god or something like that.

"Thank you, General Augustus. Your praise will be my motivation to move forward." Ryan said with a smile.

"Sit down, let's chat casually."

"Okay!" Ryan nodded.

He naturally knew that General Augustus's main purpose of looking for him could not be to chat, but he was not in a hurry.

Sure enough, after a brief greeting, Augustus' face became serious and said, "I called you here this time because there is an important matter. I hope you can participate."

"I would like to hear the details." Ryan nodded and said.

"The second item of the Dragon Knight Reserve Assessment is in the secret realm Dragon Valley. Sir Ryan, how much do you know about the secret realm of Dragon Valley?"

"Not very clear. I heard that all personnel who have participated in the secret realm of Dragon Valley must sign a confidentiality agreement with the Empire." Ryan shook his head and said.

He had asked Luther this question before, but Luther could not reveal the details due to his oath.

The only thing that can be made clear is that Dragon Valley should be a relatively special secret realm, and the Empire attaches great importance to it.

"Yes, but, Mr. Ryan, you are qualified to know the relevant secrets. Of course, the content must not be passed on."

"I understand." Hearing this, Ryan also sat up slightly, nodded, and said.

General Augustus paused, and then began to narrate slowly:

"The Dragon Valley Secret Realm is a large secret realm, and it is also the most important secret realm in the empire. It contains almost all the young dragons and adolescent dragons of the empire. Until these dragons enter maturity, they all live in the Dragon Valley."

"Until they become adult dragons, that is, when their strength is raised to the epic level, they will be teleported out of the secret realm."

Seemingly seeing the doubt in Ryan's eyes, Augustus continued without waiting for Ryan to ask:

"Perhaps you will wonder why the empire puts young dragons and adolescent dragons in the Dragon Valley Secret Realm. The reason is very simple, because in the Dragon Valley Secret Realm, there is a special energy environment that can accelerate the growth cycle of dragons."

"Almost, it can increase the growth rate by about three to four times."

"I see." Ryan raised his eyebrows and said.

No wonder, even if various accidental deaths in battle are taken into account, the number of dragons in the entire empire is still showing a slow upward trend. This is definitely the most important secret realm in the empire.

You should know that it takes about two or three hundred years for a dragon to grow into an adult dragon.

If it is accelerated four times, it means that in fifty or sixty years, the empire will have a dragon with epic combat power.

"The problem now is that some strange phenomena have appeared in the secret realm. The great astrologers have observed with special witchcraft devices that some young dragons and adolescent dragons have gone crazy and attacked dragons of the same race."

"Moreover, in the past year, the situation has become more and more serious, and the cause has been preliminarily found out. The special spatial structure of the secret realm has led to the invasion of a monster called the Void Beast."

"They have infected some young dragons and adolescent dragons, causing their temperaments to change drastically and their bodies to gradually mutate."

"At present, we call this mutated dragon the Void Dragon."

"What is the mission this time?" Ryan thought for a while and asked.

"First, we need to eliminate these young dragons that have been infected by the void beasts. There is currently no way to reverse the situation."

"Second, activate and place three special devices in the secret realm to strengthen the protection of the secret realm."

"There is another question, General Augustus. Since this matter is so important, why don't you let the imperial guardians enter the secret realm?" Ryan asked in confusion.

"Once the strength of individuals in the secret realm exceeds the legendary level, they will be squeezed out of the secret realm. In addition, we have thought about using some methods to conceal the strength of epic-level strongmen so that they can enter, but the cost is too high."

"Understood." Ryan nodded.

"Let me say one more thing. Every time we open the secret realm of Dragon Valley, we need five level 4 Dawn Wizards to jointly activate the magic array. In addition, the other materials consumed by the opening of this teleportation magic array are also very valuable."

"So, in the past, it was once every five years, but this time, because we need to eliminate the invasion of the void beast as soon as possible, we will start the selection of dragon knight reserves in advance before the time is up."

"The last question. Have the strengths of these adolescent dragons infected by the void beasts changed?" Ryan asked.

"From the ancient books, the strength of creatures infected by the void beasts should be improved, and some attack methods will become more bizarre. Therefore, this mission is very difficult."

Ryan nodded.

Indeed, relatively speaking, he is still relatively clear about the strength of the dragon.

The strength of adolescent dragons is mostly in the late legendary stage or the peak legendary stage. Coupled with the unique physical and innate abilities of the dragon, the combat power is already very strong.

If some mutated abilities are added, it will naturally be more difficult.

This is why ordinary adolescent dragons are no match for the infected dragons.

At this time, Augustus thought about it, his face became more solemn, and he said: "The more difficult situation is that we found that the cult seems to have also known about the changes in the secret realm."

"Now, the other party is mobilizing people to gather near the imperial capital. Although we don't know how they will interfere with this action, it is obvious that the other party will take action."

"This is a big trouble." Hearing this, Ryan's face also became serious.

Our side is in the light, and the enemy is in the dark. The only thing we know is that the other party will take action, but we don't know how the other party will act, which makes it more passive to deal with.

"So, we mobilized the most top-notch people in the empire at the legendary level. This action not only involves our sword bearers, but also the strong men of the imperial military and the Senate's internal guard forces."

"However, there are some other uncertain factors."

"Some uncertain factors from within the empire. So, Sir Ryan, please be fully prepared." Augustus looked at Ryan and said.

"Okay, Sir Augustus, I understand." Ryan nodded and said.

"It contains an introduction to the situation in the secret realm of Dragon Valley." At this time, Augustus handed Ryan a memory crystal and said.

After leaving the Sword Bearer Headquarters and getting on the carriage, Ryan first reviewed the whole thing.

Because the content that General Augustus told him this time contained a lot of information.

Ryan did not think about rejecting this mission, but after a little thought, he figured out that as long as he entered the secret realm, he had passively joined this mission.

In addition, if it is true as the intelligence said that there are many adolescent dragons infected by void beasts, then he has no reason not to go.

Instead, he should take the initiative to go and rush to go.

Because those infected adolescent dragons are all the food for his promotion.

Since he has decided to go, he will naturally be fully prepared and improve his combat power as much as possible.

After thinking about it, Ryan asked the coachman to drive to the school's residence.

Soon, Ryan came to the laboratory of mentor Mogaro.

As soon as he entered, he found that although less than a week had passed, the Hellfire Golem in the laboratory had basically taken shape.

It seemed that more than half of the progress had been completed, which should be due to the previous experience in making golems.

Although many places were improved in this production, most of the structures remained unchanged.

Mogaro, who was lying on the golem, saw Ryan coming in and stood up and said, "Ryan, it will probably take about three days to be done."

"Teacher, is there anything I can help with?" Ryan took the initiative to ask.

"Hmm? Is the sword bearer so busy?"

"Since you have time, it's better to go ahead. You need to make two gun barrels and then engrave the inscriptions on them. I wanted to trouble Mr. Bradley for this matter."

Taking advantage of the time to chat, Mogaro picked up a bottle of strong liquor, gulped down two mouthfuls, and said.

"Okay, mentor." Ryan naturally accepted the arrangement of mentor Mogaro.

After all, the reason why the other party was so busy was for his golem, and he should do something.

"Lord Ryan, good day!" Audrey and Alicia also saluted Ryan and said.

"Well, Audrey, Alicia, thank you for your hard work." Ryan smiled and said.

Since Ryan has entered the third-level crystal wizard, he used his innate wizardry metal deformation with better accuracy than before. In just a few minutes, he finished making two gun barrels.

This immediately made Mogaro on the side almost stunned!

You know, the most important thing for a gun barrel is precision.

Moreover, although the gun barrel is made of metal, it is a special alloy steel. The difficulty of deforming it using metal deformation is more than twice that of ordinary steel.

Even for the deputy sect leader Bradley, who is in the early stage of the third-level crystallization, it takes a whole day to make it.

But I didn't expect that his disciple Ryan could do it in just a few minutes.

This. Born puppets make holy bodies?

"In this case, it can be done today." Mogaro said.

"Uh, mentor, if I help, how long will it take to make another improved version of the Hellfire Golem?" Ryan asked.

"Hmm? Do you have a difficult task recently?" Mogaro immediately heard something from his proud disciple's words.

"Uh, not really, but I participated in the assessment of the Dragon Knight Reserve, which may be used later." Ryan thought about it, but still did not mention the task, but only talked about the Dragon Knight assessment.

"Dragon Knight?" Mogaro smacked his lips a few times, and finally shook his head helplessly and sighed.

"A twenty-something dragon knight. How many years has it been since a genius like you appeared in the Empire?"

"However, sometimes being too dazzling is not a good thing!"

"Dragon knight?!" The plump Alicia beside him immediately felt dizzy.

The strongest junior in her own school is about to become a dragon knight?

Even Audrey was stunned for a moment when she heard what Ryan said.

You know, although Ryan was strong and prominent before, compared with the dragon knight, in the eyes of the people of the Empire, the sword bearer is still on a completely different level than the dragon knight.

The gap is as big as that between a baron and a duke!

With Ryan's participation, the production progress of the improved Hellfire in front of him has made great progress.

In the evening of the same day, the production was basically completed.

Mogaro shook his hands and said, "Ryan, it's almost done. Now we can test it."

"However, the consumption of mental power is greater than before, you have to pay a little attention."

Although this reminder is a bit redundant, Ryan's heart is warm: "Okay, mentor."

The improved version of Hellfire in front of him is much taller than the previous version of Hellfire, especially on the left and right shoulders, there are two more black round barrels.

The barrel is not long, because it does not release traditional shells, but fireballs and shadow arrows.

In addition, due to the expansion of the body, the thickness of the shell of the improved version has been greatly improved, especially at the joints, the thickness of the metal protection has almost doubled.

At the same time, there are three small furnace devices on the back of the golem, which are used to power the two barrels, the chest cannon and the whole body drive.

As the spell of activation sounded, a thumb-thick khaki light beam shone on the improved version of the Hellfire Golem in front of him.