Chapter 1510 - 519: Emergency Modification_3

"This..." Bradley looked around at a few people and said in a low voice, "Sect Leader, could you and Lord Mogaro come with me for a moment?"

"Hmm? Okay!" Moria glanced at Bradley in confusion and nodded.

Thus, the two quickly followed Bradley to the side.

Bradley solemnly said, "I’ve heard that Lord Rein has encountered some trouble."

"Hmm? Trouble? But isn’t Rein accompanying Prince Menia on a visit to the Federation? How could something happen?" Mogaro looked at Bradley with suspicion.

"Prince Menia has encountered trouble too! I’ve already verified this with a few old friends! They say the Empire Delegation was ambushed by the avatar of the Nether Sea Goddess and a large number of Sea God Sect followers on their return journey." Bradley shook his head, sighing.

"What!" Upon hearing this news, even the composed Sect Leader Moria couldn’t help but widen his eyes.

"Both of them..." Mogaro exclaimed in shock.

"It’s unclear, but according to the information circulating from the Star Mage’s Platform, the Grand Astromancer Dalain’s divination indicated that both should be alive, only... it seems they have been imprisoned by the Nether Sea Goddess."

"This... what is the Empire saying?" Moria calmed his agitated emotions and asked again.

"It’s still uncertain." Bradley shook his head, saying.

"No wonder the Empire Wizard School Union has postponed our application! A bunch of opportunistic folks!"

In an instant, Moria realized the reason behind it all, after all, the fewer large wizard schools, the better. No large school likes to see a medium-sized wizard school rise.

Previously, it couldn’t be stopped; after all, Rein’s demonstrated strength was just too formidable.

Moreover, the Empire equally does not wish for too many large wizard schools to arise, coupled with certain forces’ deliberate interference, so a matter that was originally a foregone conclusion ended up in such a predicament.

"Alas! In the deep sea, it’s still the Sea God Sect’s stronghold; our school’s power is too weak! It’s impossible to rescue Rein!" Mogaro, Rein’s mentor, couldn’t help but show pain.

Rein is his most proud disciple, yet now knowing the other is in a dire situation, as a mentor, he can’t carry out a rescue. It’s truly torturous!

"The most troublesome thing now is that the Isodre School accuses us of stealing their technology for the Destroyer Demon Statue, demanding we submit related documents to the Empire Wizard School Union within half a month!" Bradley said angrily.

"What! How shameless! These shameless scoundrels!"

"They’re taking advantage of the situation!" Moria was about to jump in anger!

...

Meanwhile.

Inner Ring of the Imperial City.

Snyder family estate.

"Lord Luther, we have always maintained a good relationship with the Snyder family and have cooperation in many domains. This time, I’m entrusted by a friend to bring you a message, it’s likely that your friend Lord Rein has met with misfortune, so we hope you won’t focus too much on certain matters."

A middle-aged man dressed as a gentleman slightly bowed, saying.

"Lord Rein is not only my friend but has also made outstanding contributions to the Empire. Isn’t this too much on your part?" Luther’s expression turned unpleasant.

This is already the fourth wave of great nobles from the Imperial City coming to subtly suggest that the Snyder family should not meddle.

Though the other party comes in under the guise of discussing trade, the conversation inevitably turns to his friend Rein, the implication of which is obvious!

If it were one or two families, Luther naturally wouldn’t fear!

But now the problem is this is already the fourth, and representatives from the Guardian Family have started showing up.

Don’t look at the Snyder family’s power being the first in the Marn Province, but here in the Imperial City, they are still a weaker side.

Moreover, the most important issue is he doesn’t know how to persuade his father; after all, he has also inquired and Rein might... really not come back.

On one side is his friend Rein, and on the other is his family’s interests and possibly safety. This is an exceptionally difficult choice for Luther!

...

The same issue also happened at the Bavarian family estate.

"Lord Halowin, you shouldn’t feel any guilt for a friend who will never return. You are merely doing what benefits both you and your family the most, aren’t you?"

"You should know that our two families can conduct in-depth cooperation in many trade domains."

"By the way, your father, Duke of Mingster seems a bit overly... persistent. Let me be frank, next we will be taking action in Mingster, and hope you can persuade your father. After all, Mingster Province is your family’s fief."

The one known as ’Bavarian Lance’ Halowin was in the reception room, his face rendered serious as he watched a middle-aged noble-dressed man leave, while the words the man just spoke lingered.

The visitor was from the Drum Family, essentially suggesting that he and the Bavarian family should mind their own business.

"It seems I need to consult someone for a counter-strategy."

"They are taking action in Mingster? But hasn’t Lord Rein’s family all been in the Imperial City?"

"But regardless, I need to notify my father immediately and prepare..." Halowin pondered.

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