Since she learned about the incident involving Rein, Cleya has been extrely worried and chose to stay long-term at the Rein Mansion, comforting Rein’s parents and sister Bo He.
At the sa ti, she received news from ho about her father, Count Habs of ister, who has recently been repeatedly warned by many Great Nobles.
It seems that her father, Count Habs, is also under imnse pressure. He wrote in a letter suggesting she should consider her own future and perhaps reconsider the Marquis who has pursued her before...
But let’s set that aside for now; last night, while resting with Bo He, she heard the sharp neighing of the rapid-footed horse, Xiao Hei, in the middle of the night.
When she reached the stable, Rein’s forr steed Xiao Hei was found killed in the act. She briefly engaged with the suspect, a woman in leather armor, and was repelled. When the guards arrived, the suspect mysteriously vanished.
And left a ssage saying they would return tonight.
Although the Imperial City’s security patrol arrived, they found this case quite troubleso, as it seed beyond their capacity to handle, and once reported, it seed to hit a dead end.
A series of events weighed heavily on her heart and she felt she couldn’t hold on much longer.
Therefore, today she specifically invited Rein’s two friends — Luther and Halowin — to discuss strategies.
"Miss Cleya, starting today, Lord Halowin and I will take turns standing guard at the mansion. However, given the situation you described, even with Lord Halowin, we are unsure we can catch the culprit."
Luther and Halowin exchanged looks and saw difficulty in each other’s eyes.
Cleya’s strength was already on par with theirs, but from Cleya’s description, the opponent seed to have so unique Talent Ability, allowing them to vanish instantly. Thus, even if they took action, there was no certainty of success.
It hadn’t been long since Lord Rein t with misfortune, yet those forces that once feared him like the tiger all erged.
The opponents didn’t hesitate to attack the Mingster’s Warhamr and Rose Comrce and even dared to kill Lord Rein’s forr steed in provocation. It was outrageous!
"Thank you both, I’ll check on little Bo He now; she was frightened last night."
Just as Cleya stood up, she saw the familiar towering figure appear at the entrance as the guest room door swung open.
"Rein!!!" Cleya exclaid, overwheld with mixed emotions!
"Lord Rein!"
"Wonderful, Lord Rein, you’re back!" Luther and Halowin also rose in greeting, their faces showing surprise, joy, and disbelief.
"Cleya, why are you crying?" Rein smiled gently, wiping tears from Cleya’s pretty face.
"Rein, I’m sorry."
"Thank you, Cleya; I’ll handle the matter from here." Rein gently embraced Cleya.
...
Ten minutes later, after understanding the situation, Rein went upstairs to his sister Bo He’s bedroom.
Upon entering, he saw his frightened sister from last night sleeping peacefully atop the spiritual greyhound Qu Qi.
"Woof woof!"
Rein intended to leave quietly, but Qu Qi, seemingly sensing sothing, barked excitedly.
"Qu Qi, let sleep a bit more!"
The dog’s movent awakened Bo He. She rubbed her swollen eyes and looked toward the door, and in the next second, her eyes widened with surprise.
"Brother!"
Rein smiled as he picked up his rushing sister Bo He, rubbing the spiritual greyhound Qu Qi that was nudging against his pants.
"Brother, Xiao Hei is dead..." Bo He sobbed.
"Yes, I know. I will make the culprit pay. Be good, no more crying."
"Okay!"
For so reason, seeing her brother allowed Bo He to relax completely. After chatting briefly, she fell back asleep.
Afterward, Rein went to visit his mother Emma and his father, the old Rein.
Seeing Rein’s safe return, Emma’s illness improved greatly, though she wasn’t spared from the elderly’s nagging and reminders.
...
Returning to his bedroom, Rein extended his hand and swiftly drew a complex gesture in the air. A symbol emanating spiritual power appeared in the air before him.
"Rein?"
Seconds later, nia’s voice ca through the intricate symbol.
Among High Rank Wizards, as long as they shared their exclusive Communication Marks, they could communicate within a certain range. Rein and nia had exchanged such marks back at the Molten Lava Lake.
"nia..." Quickly, Rein explained the situation briefly.
Rein’s intention was clear; in the future, he might have conflicts with Second Prince Everton, so he had to inform nia, Everton’s aunt, accordingly.
Just as one would inform the adults before disciplining their child.
"Rein, since this involves Everton, leave it to . Besides handing over the culprit and making a personal apology, is there anything else needed?"
"Just surrendering the culprit is fine; an apology isn’t necessary."
Even if nia forced an apology, it wouldn’t be sincere, so Rein wasn’t interested at all.
...
A few minutes later.
Second Prince Mansion, second floor.
"Bang!!!"
Second Prince Everton’s face was grim as he slamd his palm onto the solid wood desk, startling the white cat napping atop into a sprinting escape.
Buchanan heard the commotion inside and knocked on the door, saying,
"Your Highness?"
"Co in!" Everton said in a deep voice.
"Yes, Your Highness." Buchanan entered and imdiately saw the Second Prince looking extrely displeased.
As Butler to the Second Prince for many years, Buchanan naturally understood his master’s habits. The Second Prince’s expression made it obvious he was furious.
"Aunt nia personally intervened for Rein, demanding I hand over Quinna and apologize in person."
"What!" Buchanan was naturally startled upon hearing this.
It’s well known that the ’Red Queen’ nia held great prestige within the Imperial Royal Family. However, she was typically lenient with the younger generation, rarely expressing herself in the manner of direct rebuke, let alone demanding an apology.
"It must be because of Rein’s outstanding performance during the Empire Delegation’s Sea God Sect attack incident, which earned Aunt nia’s recognition and comndation." Everton mused, his tone serious after calming down.
"Buchanan, take Quinna, personally visit the Rein Mansion and apologize."
"Now?"
"Yes, now."
"Understood, Your Highness. But... Quinna..." Buchanan showed hesitation.
Quinna possessed the rare Shadow Dragon Bloodline, and was known to have the highest concentration of Shadow Dragon Bloodline among the current mbers of the Dragon Scale Brotherhood. Giving her to Rein seed quite wasteful.
If not, the Second Prince wouldn’t have needed to personally press the Sword Bearers to reclaim her days ago.
Moreover, it was hard to communicate this matter with Quinna, given it felt like sending her to her death.
"Hand Quinna over to Rein, but if she manages to escape, that would be their problem," Everton said with a touch of cold humor, simultaneously handing Buchanan a vial of red liquid, sparkling with crystalline flecks.
"The Bloodline Burst Potion? Understood, Your Highness."
"I will head over imdiately!"
Buchanan accepted it and couldn’t help but smile.
After being brought back, Quinna was rewarded with a ’Dragon Vein Evolution Potion’, bringing her power close to that of an Epic Strongman.
If she consus the ’Bloodline Burst Potion’, her Shadow Dragon Bloodline abilities will be greatly enhanced temporarily. He only needed to pretend to hand Quinna over to Rein, confident she would soon manage her escape.
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