Wizard starting from shoeing donkeys Chapter 1506 - 518: The Romeo of the Past (Part 2)

Inside the opulent second-floor study of the Drum Duke Mansion.

"Hahaha! This Rein is truly arrogant and beyond the law! Now that he has been crushed and seized by the Avatar of the Nether Sea Goddess, he won't be returning to the Empire even if he manages to cling to life!"

"However, Prince Menia's situation is quite a tragedy..." Upon receiving the intelligence, the Drum Duke struck his mahogany desk with force, his countenance glowing with a mix of triumph and joy.

It wasn't that he lacked composure, but rather that this concerned his son, Greenwood, who had been slain by Rein's hand!

He had once feared that avenging his son was a lost cause, considering the terrifying speed at which Rein’s Cultivation and power had ascended. Yet, a routine report had unexpectedly delivered such 'excellent news'.

"Duke, it seems Young Master Greenwood’s great vengeance has finally been realized!" The newly appointed butler standing nearby offered a flattering smile.

"No, this is far from enough!" The Drum Duke quickly suppressed his excitement to think clearly, shaking his head after a brief pause.

"Find out which individuals and organizations previously pledged their loyalty to Rein. I intend to dismantle them one by one, and then I will utterly eradicate his family!"

"Uh... Duke, his relatives appear to have taken up residence in the Imperial City under the protection of the Imperial Swordsmen. Furthermore, would acting so boldly right now be too conspicuous..."

"Then we shall begin with his subordinates first. There is no need to rush regarding his family; we will take our time and wait until the world begins to forget him." A cold sneer formed on the Drum Duke's face.

"Also, ensure Marquis Orens is informed. His clan had prior friction with Rein and suffered losses regarding their shares in the Mingster Branch of the Axon Auction House."

"Praise the Duke; your decisions are always the most profound." The butler bowed in compliment.

...

Deep beneath Reef Island.

Beside the Magma Lake of the subterranean volcano.

In truth, Menia had regained consciousness the moment Rein had picked her up a short while ago.

However, feeling Rein’s warm breath against her and the sensation of something beneath her hips, Menia found herself completely at a loss as to how to respond to the situation.

Ever since her consciousness had been separated by Rein and returned to her physical form, she struggled with how to face a man who held the keys to nearly all her secrets.

She was a woman, and the keeper of her secrets was a man.

A formidable young man who also carried the Multi-Headed Dragon Bloodline.

Because Rein relied on a system, he didn't actually possess the Multi-Headed Dragon Bloodline, only the 'Multi-Headed' trait. Yet, Menia had no way of knowing this, naturally concluding from his appearance that he possessed that specific bloodline.

For a fleeting moment, Rein reminded her of the one she had been captivated by during her youth.

Indeed, tragic tales like Romeo and Juliet often leave the deepest scars on one's soul.

This was the case for Menia; she had never truly moved past that obstacle, but in this moment, it felt as though the Romeo of her past had reappeared in her heart.

Consequently, when faced with Rein’s boldness—and even that kiss—Menia was paralyzed, unsure of the right reaction.

Should she refuse?

Instinctively, she found herself unable to say no.

As for... accepting?

The age gap between her and Rein was simply too vast...

Menia’s mind wandered for a long time before she finally composed herself and re-entered a state of deep meditation.

On the other side, Rein was oblivious to Menia’s internal turmoil.

Using the time while Menia was occupied with her meditation, he first reviewed the Goblin Engineering data he had forcibly memorized, then approached the ore veins protruding from the volcanic rock wall.

"Boom!"

With a slight exert of his fist, Rein shattered the outer layer of the ore. The dark grey rock surface, hardened by the intense heat of the magma, was incredibly tough, yet it was no match for Rein’s strength.

"Oh? Is this Black Iron Ore? It’s actually a high-grade deposit!"

While standards for mineral richness vary, the Black Iron Ore here exceeded 60% purity, which would be classified as a rich vein by any metric.

After a moment of consideration, Rein pressed his palm—now glowing with a thick, dark silver light—against the meter-long protrusion of Black Iron Ore on the wall.

Under the influence of Rein’s radiance, the metallic black iron within the ore began to seep out like liquid mercury, rapidly coalescing into a sphere within his palm.

But he didn't stop there.

Since Black Iron Ore rarely contains only one metal, there were traces of copper, tin, and others. Consequently, alongside the black iron sphere, four other metallic orbs of varying sizes and hues formed in Rein’s hand.

These were spheres of copper, tin, silver, and gold.

This was a functional application of the abilities granted to a Fourth Level Dawn Wizard. His immense affinity for metal element particles combined with the vast spiritual power of the Dawn Wizard rank made such a task effortless.

While he could perform this at the Crystallization Wizard level, it had been a grueling process that only allowed for one metal at a time. Now, it was as natural as breathing.

"Boom!"

Shortly after, a refined black iron ball weighing several hundred kilograms was finished and set before Rein, followed by the four smaller metallic spheres dropping to the floor.

Rein glanced at the five metal orbs before turning his gaze toward the hundreds of other ore deposits nearby, a contemplative look crossing his face.