Chapter 1291 - 436: Rocket-Like Advancement in a New Profession

Two hours ago.

Drum Manor.

"Duke, Lord Lambert is at the door." An attendant hurried in to report.

"Oh? Please, let him in!" Duke Drum’s eyes lit up with joy as he spoke.

Upon hearing Lambert’s successful return, Duke Drum’s first thought was that Rein was doomed.

Because in his view, only one of Lambert and Rein should be able to return alive from the secret realm.

Now that Lambert has returned safely, does one even need to say what Rein’s fate would be?

"Lord Lambert, congratulations on your safe return." Duke Drum immediately spotted Lambert, standing with arms crossed and a greatsword on his back. He beamed and spread his arms wide, intending to embrace him.

"Hurry, arrange for a more luxurious dinner."

"No need, Duke. I’m just here to say that I am not a match for Lord Rein. If he hadn’t shown mercy, I wouldn’t have returned. So, my apologies." Lambert shrugged and replied.

"What!" The smile on Duke Drum’s face froze instantly, and his posture with raised arms also stiffened in place.

"Lord Lambert, please forgive my offense, but did you really not hold back?" Duke Drum snapped out of his shock and asked reluctantly.

After all, the Lambert before him was among the few top legendary strongmen just below the Imperial Guardian.

However, Lambert’s expression became stern in response to Duke Drum’s words and he said:

"Duke Drum, you are questioning the character of a Sword Saint’s disciple!"

Suddenly, a unique, sharp Sword of Belief surged up into the air centered on Lambert, a tangible pressure sweeping across the room.

At this moment, a black leather-clad man wielding a dagger flashed behind Duke Drum and stood before him with the weapon raised.

But even without drawing the greatsword on his back, Lambert’s mere stare caused the duke’s bodyguard to grunt, stepping back several paces.

"This level of Sword of Belief...."

With his keen eyes, Duke Drum immediately recognized some of the finer details, his expression turning grave.

This Lord Lambert’s strength was far beyond what he had imagined.

Then Rein’s strength must be....

"My apologies, Lord Lambert, I was discourteous." Duke Drum smiled bitterly as he spoke.

"Duke Drum, Lord Rein’s strength surpasses mine. Although I know the Drum Family is under the protection of ’Storm Cloud,’ I still suggest not provoking Lord Rein any further."

"If you continue to provoke, I believe the day will come when even ’Storm Cloud’ may not be able to shield the Drum Family." Finishing his words, Lambert’s form flickered and he vanished before Duke Drum’s eyes.

Duke Drum was left in place, his face full of bitterness, though his heart felt even more bitter. He hadn’t expected the powerful ally he had high hopes for to end up becoming Rein’s supporter — it was simply...

However, pondering Lambert’s words carefully, Duke Drum could not help but feel a chill in his heart.

Could it be that Rein’s strength was about to reach the level of the Imperial Guardian?

But that shouldn’t be possible, it’s too unreasonable!

....

The next morning.

Rein was eating breakfast while contemplating learning leatherworking.

The guild managed by the graceful Jennifer naturally included leather shops. In fact, it had not only leather shops but even tailor shops and blacksmiths. However, the problem was these shops were all in Mingster.

The Yuliss tailor shop where Rein studied tailoring last time was also in Mingster.

"It’s worth considering letting Jennifer expand some business here in the Imperial City."

With his current strength, supporting a medium to small-sized guild was naturally no problem. Even a large guild could be supported, but to develop healthily, it was best for the guild to find a business model suited to itself.

On that note, Rein believed in Jennifer’s talent and acumen in business.

"In that case, it would be best to approach Luther."

"In the Imperial City, the Snyder family, where Luther belongs, has large leather workshops and shops. One of the guild’s important trade items is fur from the Northland."

Rein quickly thought of who was suitable to approach.

...

Inner Ring of the Imperial City.

Snyder Family Residence.

"Lord Rein, you want to learn leatherworking?" Luther widened his eyes, staring blankly at Rein as he spoke.

Last night, when the retest ended, he received the latest news that Lord Rein in front of him had returned early for special reasons, unable to enter the top six of the retest.

Could it be because Rein was feeling too low and despondent, and so wanted to learn leatherworking to distract himself?

"Uh... Lord Rein, actually... according to the current trend, it’s not necessary to wait another five years for the Dragon Knight selection. Perhaps, you’ll have an opportunity in two or three years. Look at me, I’ve been through it twice...."

Initially puzzled by Luther’s words, Rein quickly understood and smiled while waving his hand to interrupt Luther’s comfort, saying:

"Lord Luther, you’ve misunderstood. Although I didn’t enter the top six of the retest, I was given compensation due to my execution of an Imperial mission, with the chance for a final dual choice."

"Hmm? Then you....." Luther was stunned at what he heard!

Why was that?

"Hehe, I’m learning leatherworking purely because I want to learn leatherworking. Is there any inconvenience on your side, Lord Luther?" Rein laughed and said.

"Of course, there’s no problem, but..... Lord Rein, you might need to be mentally prepared for the smell in the leather workshop." Luther hurriedly said.