Wizard starting from shoeing donkeys Chapter 1507 - 518: Once a Romeo_3

"This is truly excellent news. I might finally be able to collect enough raw materials to begin constructing the mechanical inventions from Goblin Engineering..."

Rein’s eyes sparkled as a realization dawned upon him.

"However, these few types of metal alone are still far from sufficient."

A moment later, Rein's silhouette blurred as he moved toward another jutting rock wall made of dark grey ore. With a light tap, he repeated the same process he had used on the black iron ore earlier.

"Oh, this is magic iron ore!"

After a brief inspection, Rein’s eyes widened with excitement. He had initially assumed the area was dominated by a single type of ore, but he was surprised to discover various other minerals scattered throughout.

"Perfect! It seems the plan is actually viable!"

Before long, Rein had gathered seven or eight varieties of rare metals along with more than a dozen common metallic materials. He hadn't anticipated such a rich diversity of ores within the underwater volcano, providing more than enough resources for him to study Goblin Engineering while attempting to build.

Following the required ratios, Rein used magic iron as his primary material, blending in small quantities of copper and tin to forge an alloy. Then, utilizing the fire witchcraft 'Scorching Touch,' he commenced the smelting process.

Once the mixture cooled, he rapidly employed the Metal Morphing Spell. He shaped the magic iron alloy into the frame of a rifle based on the beginner’s Goblin Engineering blueprint, while simultaneously transforming other firearm components one by one.

In that instant, system notifications chimed:

[You have crafted a beginner Goblin Engineering creation 'Magic Iron Rifle', related understanding enhanced!]

[You have mastered a new skill - Magic Iron Rifle]

[Your skill in crafting Magic Iron Rifle has improved, experience +10]

[You successfully crafted a beginner Goblin Engineering creation 'Magic Iron Rifle'. Since the host has not yet transitioned to a Goblin Engineer, Goblin Engineering understanding progress has increased by 1%]

"Excellent!" Rein could not help but celebrate as he reviewed the system logs.

"It's true that learning cannot be limited to reading; practical application is essential. One must combine theory with practice!"

"Doesn't this improve my efficiency significantly?"

Previously, when Rein studied on his own, it took several hours to raise his progress by a single percent. But just now, in under ten minutes, crafting a Magic Iron Rifle had instantly granted him that same one percent boost.

Currently, his progress in 'mastering Goblin Engineering knowledge' had reached 65%.

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The following day, while Rein was busy working on a new Goblin Engineering invention called the 'Adamantine Stabilizer', he suddenly heard a faint hum from Menia.

Rein immediately halted his work and turned around. He saw Menia gently knitting her brows, her hand resting against her smooth, pale forehead as she slowly sat up.

"Prince Menia, how are you feeling?" Rein asked, quickly approaching her with concern.

In truth, the question was almost unnecessary; Rein could already sense that while Menia’s spiritual power was more stable than it had been three days ago, it was still fluctuating violently. Furthermore, the intensity of her spiritual power was showing signs of a steady decline.

"Still not great, my strength is constantly fading, Rein... How many days have passed? I might require more time." Menia stole a quick glance at Rein before lowering her head, her lovely eyes flickering as if she were avoiding his gaze.

"Prince Menia, three days have gone by."

"If you intend to return to deep meditation for recovery, it might be better to eat something first. I have found a type of fire element fierce beast here that could help your physical recuperation," Rein suggested.

While a Fourth Level Dawn Wizard’s hunger is somewhat manageable, they still need food to maintain the essential biological functions of their form, unlike the Demigod Level of a Fifth Level Full Moon Wizard.

"Very well, thank you, Rein," Menia replied with a nod.

"Oh, is that a Double-Sailed Dragon?"

When Menia observed Rein bringing over a Molten Double-Sailed Dragon and beginning the preparations, she couldn't hide her surprise.

"Indeed, it is called a Double-Sailed Dragon. I gave it the name 'Molten Double-Sailed Dragon' after seeing those semi-circular fins on its back," Rein said with a laugh.

"Yes, it is a fire-element Double-Sailed Dragon, likely the crossbreed of a Red Dragon or Fire Dragon with a sea Fish Dragon. Considering how many there are, a fire-element Giant Dragon must have lived at this Molten Lava Lake for a very long time," Menia explained.

Soon, Rein finished roasting several portions of Double-Sailed Dragon ribs.

Menia took a small bite and found the meat to be succulent, tender, and quite flavorful. However, after a few seconds, a look of astonishment crossed her face.

"Prince Menia, how does it taste?"

"Rein, these Double-Sailed Dragons might not be the simple offspring of a fire-element Giant Dragon and a Fish Dragon."

"Wait, what?"

"I can detect a trace of bloodline essence hidden inside. It likely originates from an ancient Red Dragon—at least at the Old Dragon level, or perhaps even an Extreme Old Dragon."

Menia’s revelation sent a jolt of alarm through Rein’s heart!

He hadn't wandered far from Menia these past few days, and the Molten Lava Lake was so vast that the end was nowhere in sight. Thinking about it carefully now, this might not just be the base of one volcano, but a massive complex shared by a cluster of underwater volcanoes.

"Are you suggesting that beneath this Molten Lava Lake, there could be an Old Dragon level Red Dragon deep in slumber?" Rein's eyes narrowed, his expression becoming grave.

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