Wizard starting from shoeing donkeys Chapter 1622 - 561: Full Moon Wizard’s Power

Previously on Wizard starting from shoeing donkeys...

The Divine Incarnations uncovered two ancient goblins possessed by the Void Demon, their forms radiating a power that shattered assumptions of a long-sealed threat from the era of Matilda, the Seasonal Wind and Ocean Goddess. As the goblins, revealed as the Great Craftsman Dupre and Great Sage Tamriel, turned their hunger toward the massive divine forms, Rein slipped away undetected via Shadow Shifting, having orchestrated the confrontation amid the disruptive Ancient Witch Arrays. Enraged by the human's cunning ploy, the Incarnations—led by the Nether Sea Goddess Hela—engaged the demon avatars in fierce combat as Dupre activated a humming mechanical device, swiftly repairing the crumbling Floating City Ruins and trapping all within its escalating chaos. From his hidden vantage, Rein observed the brutal clash, where Dupre's mechanical arsenal outshone even Tamriel's sorcery against the divine onslaught.

On the surface layer of the Floating City Ruins.

The Federation's epic-level powerhouses detected fierce energy surges rising from the depths, rendering them utterly silent for a brief instant.

"Everyone, I believe we can't allow Lord Rein to battle solo..." Haleem shattered the quiet at that point, voicing his opinion while glancing toward the rest.

"Yet we're up against seven divine avatars. With only a handful of us, can we truly shift the tide? It feels like throwing ourselves into the fire!"

"Indeed, during their assault on the Dragan Empire's Temrael last time, Carlos II perished right there, alongside numerous epic-level experts and massive dragons. The death toll exceeded the seven of us today..."

"If we charge in, we'll likely just swell the ranks of the fallen..."

"Exactly, and since Lord Rein urged us to retreat first, he probably already weighed this risk. Rushing back now would undermine his kind gesture, wouldn't it?"

"This..."

In that instant, the group buzzed with heated debate.

After some time, only Sword Saint Terrio's grave tone cut through: "All of you, I am set on aiding Lord Rein, yet as you've pointed out, harboring doubts is understandable."

"Thus, even though I'm heading this expedition, I won't force anyone to act."

"Those who prefer to stay can remain secure here. Those ready to join can come with me below."

With those words, Sword Saint Terrio darted forward and plunged rapidly toward the negative first floor via the elevator shaft's path.

As the entire floating city appeared to engage some mechanism, the surface's metal fissures had almost completely mended, forcing them to descend to the lower level the conventional way.

Haleem cast a look at the others, let out a heavy sigh, and promptly trailed after Sword Saint Terrio.

Og and Otto paused briefly, shared a quick look, and then hurried to catch up as well.

Just the last three stood there uncertainly, pondered for a bit, but in the end, chose not to pursue.

…

Before long, Sword Saint Terrio's quartet reached the negative second floor, yet mere steps in, they halted, gazing ahead in astonishment.

Ahead stood two well-known giant dragons—Black Dragon Metheus and Steel Dragon Dorick—lingering on the negative second floor without descending further.

In their expectations, both dragons ought to have reached the negative third floor by now, assisting Lord Rein in clashing with the divine avatars.

Even if Steel Dragon held back, Black Dragon Metheus, bound as Lord Rein's dragon companion, wouldn't shy from the fray.

"Lord Black Dragon, why aren't you rushing to aid Lord Rein?" Sword Saint Terrio's face grew stern as he approached.

"Everyone, it was the master's command that kept us from heading down for now. Oh, and I advise you lot against descending at this moment too." Black Dragon Metheus fixed his vast dragon eyes on Terrio and his companions, replying calmly.

"Huh?"

Metheus's statement prompted Terrio and Haleem to trade puzzled looks, bewilderment clear in their gazes.

"Down there's a chaotic brawl... er... beyond the seven Evil God avatars... crunch... we've got two ancient goblins tainted by Fiend Demon... looks like some Great Craftsman Dupre... creak... plus Great Sage Tamriel..."

While gnawing on a chunk of unidentified goblin machinery scrap, Steel Dragon Dorick muttered his reply to Terrio's question.

"What?"

Terrio's group of four froze in shock upon hearing Metheus's revelation.

Alongside the seven divine avatars, Fiend Demon avatars lurked below too?

But how were these rival factions turning on each other?

What about Lord Rein's position?

"I get it!" Haleem's eyes lit up with sudden realization, his voice brimming with thrill.

"I see why Lord Rein opted to rise within the floating city!"

"That's the key!"

Haleem's declaration instantly drew the other three's focus to him.

"Spit it out, Haleem, don't tease us!" Noticing Haleem fondle his beard with a dawning wisdom yet dragging his feet, Sword Saint Terrio pressed impatiently.

"Er... hold on, Lord Terrio, give me a second to figure out how to lay it out."

"Well... Lord Terrio might not know this, but I came across it in an old travel journal: Fiend Demons and Evil Gods apparently harbor deep enmity."

"And? Does that mean they're friendly toward humans? Why are they clashing with each other instead of targeting Lord Rein?" Terrio queried, utterly baffled.

"Recall the subspace teleportation skill Lord Rein showed us?" Haleem eyed the trio with a grin.

"I'm certain Lord Rein has hidden away already. That's precisely why the Fiend Demon avatars and divine avatars are locked in brutal combat down there now."

As Haleem explained, he caught Black Dragon Metheus sporting a 'clever one, aren't you' expression, confirming his theory hit the mark.

"Ah, so that's how it is..." Og and the Otto brothers grasped it too, relief washing over their hearts as the tension and gravity faded from their features.

"Lord Rein's mind is sharp as a blade... Wait, no—utterly genius!" Amid the crushing strain, Sword Saint Terrio burst into laughter.

For the unfolding scenario surpassed even his most optimistic projections.

In what followed, victory over the Fiend Demon and divine avatars hung in balance, yet with safety assured for all, he as the Federation's chief could finally breathe easy.

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At the same time, over with Rein.

He swiftly located the Steel Heart icon on his Dragon Vein Wizard (Legend) class interface and examined the updated details: