Rein Mansionâs front yard.
Just as Rein was bidding farewell to everyone, planning to head to the Sword Holder Headquarters to board the airship, suddenly, a luxurious carriage stopped at the mansionâs entrance.
Buchanan, the butler of Second Prince Everton, accompanied by the tall and shackled Quinna, stepped down from the carriage.
"Itâs her, Rein."
Cleya recognized Quinna at first glance, as she had killed the swift Antelope Little Black and fought her last night; it was indeed her.
"Hmm." Rein nodded.
Witnessing this scene, Rein was slightly surprised, as he hadnât expected Meniaâs efficiency to be so high, with the Second Princeâs butler arriving personally within half an hour, bringing the shadow dragon bloodline Quinna along.
Despite wearing shackles, Quinnaâs face remained defiant.
Except when looking at Rein, against others, she seemed indifferent. As she passed Cleya, she even hummed slightly, seeming dissatisfied or provocative.
At this moment, Buchanan looked around, smiled, stepped forward slightly, and said, "Lord Rein, long time no see."
"Lord Luther and Lord Halowin, good morning to both of you, and to the ladies, good morning."
"Lord Rein, the Second Prince specifically entrusted me to apologize to you. We were indeed unaware of Quinnaâs previous self-directed actions, and we sincerely apologize for the trouble caused to you and your family."
"This is an estate located in the suburbs of the Imperial City, please accept it. As for Quinna, sheâs left to you to deal with." Buchanan was quite poised as he spoke and presented a deed.
Rein didnât even glance at the deed, he simply watched Buchanan and said, "Please convey to Everton, out of respect for Prince Menia, letâs consider this matter settled."
"Leave the person, you can go."
Hearing Rein address his lord so disrespectfully by name and completely disregard his conciliatory gesture, Buchananâs face instantly reddened.
As the butler of the Second Prince and an Imperial Earl, he had never been so casually ignored.
Not to mention, he felt that the apology just made had already given Rein ample face.
However, Buchanan, deep in thought, knew that the purpose of this visit was not to deepen the conflict but to apologize on behalf of his lord, so he took a deep breath and said:
"Alright, Lord Rein, I will relay your words to His Highness."
With that, he turned and glanced at Quinna before quickly leaving.
Following Buchananâs departure, only Quinna was left in the front yard. Just when everyone thought Rein would detain this female assassin first, Rein casually said:
"Youâve injected the Bloodline Burst Potion, right?"
"Donât deny it. Iâve experienced this potion more than once. Although the fluctuations on you are subtle, they cannot escape my perception."
Rein had already felt the potionâs fluctuations during his encounter with Reagan and the others in the Dragon Valley Secret Realm.
"You..."
Having her greatest reliance exposed by Rein in a single sentence, Quinnaâs eyes were filled with doubt and uncertainty as she looked at Rein, unsure of what reaction was appropriate.
Should she retreat immediately?
Or should she deny it and continue pretending?
However, Rein didnât give her further time to think.
Rein continued speaking:
"Since you werenât sincere in your remorse, I wonât force you. Although you killed my mount, Little Black, Iâll give you one last chance."
"As long as you can avoid one of my attacks, Iâll let you go."
"Snap!"
Rein somehow managed, with a flash of dark silver light, to break Quinnaâs shackles instantly.
"One move?"
Quinna couldnât help but rub her freed wrists and smiled slightly, saying:
"Lord Rein, thatâs what you said. I know you have Epic-level combat strength, but excessive confidence isnât a good thing."
"Enough talk, letâs begin! Iâm in a hurry."
Rein waved his hand indifferently.
"You..."
Quinnaâs eyes narrowed, anger surged within her. While detained at the Sword Holder Headquarters, she had reflected carefully on how she was discovered by Rein.
In her view, she had underestimated the young Lord Rein, and her strength was indeed somewhat lacking.
But now it was different.
After taking the Dragon Vein Evolution Potion a few days ago, her strength had reached the Epic-level.
Just now, she also took the Bloodline Burst Potion.
Simply put, her strength further improved, and even compared to Epic-level powerhouses, she was on par. Her bloodline talent ability âShadow Shiftingâ had reached a new level.
"As long as I want to leave, Rein absolutely canât hold me!"
This time, she had absolute confidence that Rein, even as a Fourth Level Dawn Wizard, wouldnât be able to find her trace.
"Whoosh!"
Quinna vanished instantly from her spot.
This scene naturally left everyone around shocked. Luther and Halowin exchanged glances and saw the astonishment in each otherâs eyes.
Because at this moment, neither of them could perceive how Quinna disappeared, let alone detect where she went.
Cleya, on the other hand, darted protectively in front of Bo He, seeming to shield, yet also perhaps preventing Bo He from witnessing a potential bloody scene.
But in the next second, Quinnaâs figure gradually appeared in the original spot, as though a person had suddenly materialized.