Wizard starting from shoeing donkeys Chapter 1568 - 540: Super Evolution Potion (Part 2)

"Sir, here are the logs of the Second Prince's trips and certain daily routines from the last three years."

"That's quite a stack?"

"Pull out the Second Prince's movement logs just from the recent two months for me to examine." After pondering briefly, Hamadi chose to start by scanning the outing details from those last two months, figuring some hints might emerge there.

How could he accept that a truly vital base would see no visits from the target for a full two months?

Thirty minutes passed...

"Royal Academy—visited five times over three months, highly dubious."

"Royal Alchemist Association Headquarters—two visits in three months, raises some doubts."

"Finally, the spot inside his own residence."

Having filtered through everything, Hamadi had narrowed down the likely Secret Realm spots to these three options. Right when he intended to reach out fast to the agents hidden in the first two sites, fresh intel suddenly came in.

"Sir, we've verified that the Secret Realm is probably located right inside the mansion."

"Eh?" Hamadi showed clear astonishment.

"The mansion's orders for savage beast meat have surged multiple times in the last couple of days, but the kitchen staff insist they haven't gotten that much extra savage beast meat... It looks like it's being diverted to some hidden spot..."

"Excellent! Your team has scored a major success here." Hamadi bobbed his head in approval, lauding the breakdown he'd just heard.

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In the meantime.

Bixiu Mechanization School.

Audrey and Alicia handled tasks while engaging in relaxed conversation.

With the school's key figures off at the Shirendil Plateau, numerous duties there were short on hands, forcing the pair to pitch in.

"Audrey, isn't it wild? Starting yesterday, wizard apprentices and wizards eager to sign up for our school have spiked by seven or eight times."

"These background verifications are driving me nuts, and I've seen that most applicants hail from the Imperial Nobles."

"Given the amazing setup here, why on earth are they flocking to our school?" Alicia griped with a mix of mild frustration and delight as she sorted through applicant documents.

"Isn't it all thanks to Lord Rein?" Audrey offered a gentle smile.

"Fine... Lord Rein's strength is impressive, sure, but why pick our school specifically?"

"Even as a newly promoted major Wizard School, the noble offspring have plenty of top-tier options available." Alicia inquired.

"Maybe it's Lord Rein's immense promise that's drawing them—taking down a veteran Imperial Guardian while so young." A subtle longing flickered in Audrey's lovely gaze, pausing her filing efforts.

"Tsk tsk~" Alicia playfully fluttered her pale hand before Audrey's face, jesting: "Daydreaming already?"

"Alicia, stop with those remarks. Imagine if Lord Rein overheard?" Audrey flushed crimson, responding with bashful embarrassment.

"Relax, Lord Rein's in meditation; he won't catch it."

At that, the two alluring women, each with their unique grace, started frolicking lightly.

Within a close secret chamber.

Following three straight days of effort, despite hitting three hundred ninety-two Will Runes, the advancement rate was decelerating, and Rein sensed he was approaching his personal threshold.

While gaining twenty-six Will Runes marked notable headway, it mostly reflected his growing command over the Fifth Layer framework.

Any later gains would dwindle progressively.

To make a real leap forward demands boosting the overall spiritual power volume or advancing the spiritual power's quality refinement further.

"Yet, as a Dawn Wizard at the pinnacle, neither path comes easily." Rein let out an involuntary sigh.

Take the Ancient Dragon Soul Potion—for someone at his peak Dawn stage, its impact proves almost negligible.

"Maybe, upon ascending to Imperial Guardian, I'll uncover aids to boost my power."

Just then, the emblem on his Wizard Robe lit up.

Um?

Rein at once recognized the caller.

His fingers danced quickly, and shortly, a known intricate symbol materialized in the space ahead, followed by a recognizable but faintly fatigued woman's voice:

"Rein, am I interrupting?"

"Not at all, Menia—you seem rather worn out."

"Yes, events have piled up recently. But I'm calling about something crucial this time: your Multi-Headed Dragon Bloodline is out in the open. I believe... you ought to brace yourself." The voice from the connection carried a touch of uncertainty.

"Multi-Headed Dragon Bloodline?" Rein displayed puzzled intrigue.

Though he'd never addressed it outright, he genuinely lacked a Multi-Headed Dragon Bloodline.

"Um... Menia, truth is, I'm not carrying a Multi-Headed Dragon Bloodline."

"Eh?" Menia sounded doubtful across the link, yet logically, she knew Rein had no motive to deceive her.

"For real?"

"Absolutely."

"But what of the incident in Ferdinand Forest?"

"Think of it as me tapping into a specific High Rank Witch Artifact's powers, though this High Rank Witch Artifact is fused within me—I can't extract it to prove anything." Rein clarified.

"Okay, that's hard to fathom! Still, stay vigilant; Everton confronted you straight about it during the new Guardian assembly."

"Fine, it's somewhat disappointing to miss out on becoming an Imperial Guardian!" Rein appeared mildly crestfallen.

"Disappointing?" Menia's soft chuckle echoed through.

"No, you've got it wrong—I pushed this through already. You're officially a Guardian of the Dragan Empire now."

"What?" Now Rein felt the shock.

"Yes, get ready; the formal announcement should arrive shortly."

"Um... thanks, Menia." Rein spoke with sincere gratitude, then, reflecting, he grasped the immense strain Menia had shouldered for this.

Strain stemming not from Second Prince Everton alone, but from the broader Royal Family circle.

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As the talk with Menia wrapped up, an elated Rein emerged from the secret chamber.

Exchanging greetings with Audrey and Alicia, Rein boarded a carriage to return home.

Back at the mansion, young Matthew hurried over to inform him that Viscount Hamadi was there seeking an audience.

Hamadi?

Perhaps updates on the Dragon Scale Brotherhood's hidden outpost?

Perfect timing—my own affairs are nearly settled too.

"Bring him inside." Rein instructed Matthew.

"Yes, Lord Rein."

Moments later, Hamadi—cloaked in a dark hooded robe—was escorted by Matthew into the study.

….

"Oh? So the Secret Realm's position is almost surely inside the Second Prince's Mansion?"

"Indeed, Lord Rein—we're confident to ninety percent."

"We pondered sneaking in for deeper probes, yet factoring in your planned moves... To prevent tipping them off, we've held back. We're here now for your view: should we proceed?"

"No, this scope suffices already. My thanks, Viscount Hamadi—your help here won't be forgotten." Rein gave a nod.

Meeting Rein's intent gaze, Hamadi shuddered head to toe, grasping that this issue held far greater weight for Rein than he'd guessed.

A vow from an elite powerhouse holds boundless worth!

"Serving you is my privilege!" Hamadi thrilled inwardly, cheeks tinting red, as he rose swiftly.

"Incidentally, we maintain links inside the Second Prince's Mansion—want constant watch on his departures?"

"That sounds ideal; alert me the instant he steps out." Rein agreed following a pause.

Since Rein figured that storming a compact Secret Realm outright might alert Second Prince Everton right away to any disturbance in the Secret Realm, making an assault ideal only when Everton stayed distant from the access point.

Thus, prior to Everton's return, he'd maximize the window to locate Anna's mother—Daryn Yueling.

"Understood, Lord Rein."

"I'll contact you the moment intel arrives."

"Here's a Communication Rune Stone. Activate it right when he exits." Rein passed Hamadi the luminous Communication Rune Stone.

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