Rein switched Brutal Punishment to Energy Blade mode. The chaotic and violent Wind Blade, in the shape of a sword, buzzed from the back of his claw and with a single strike severed a palm tree with a trunk as thick as a basin mouth, which then slid down and crashed to the ground. The cross-section of the cut was bizarrely twisted and shredded.
He had completely adapted to this body.
Forty-two activation forms could handle various scenarios, not only for combat but also for rapid movement in complex terrains and even some tasks that usually required heavy machinery.
The Western Continent had Arcane Scrolls created by the Magic Energy Industry, but they were quite useless. Those who could afford them didn’t need them, and those who needed them couldn’t afford them.
But Master Lockhan never considered the cost. Not only did the Brutal Punishment have the Penetration Cannon form, the machine gun form, and other forms, the engraved arcane magic patterns could support three types of elemental magic. It could easily tear apart unprotected enemies with Wind Magic, add penetration to protected enemies with Thunderbolt, and use Fire Magic for special operations, with explosive burns.
Rein was utterly baffled, switching the Energy Blade to Lightning Blade and then instantly changing it to the hot and blazing Flame Blade.
"It’s basically a Thunder Fire Sword now."
Rein didn’t understand why there was no Ice Element. Probably because it wasn’t versatile enough; otherwise, it could have had something like Water Dragon Respectful Garden. With his extensive knowledge, he vaguely understood the design logic of this Magic Energy Weapon. When he was groggy from the technique, he vaguely heard that this thing was made of Ancient Divine Steel, such rare material that they didn’t want to waste any piece, ending up creating such a showy contraption.
Penetration Cannon, machine gun, mill car flywheel group, composite shield, energy blade, expandable mining arm, 300-caliber dragging whale-catching net, long-range grabbing throwing device, directional explosive device...
There were also many non-versatile forms that had miraculous effects in special circumstances, such as the jet-propelled wind hole for quickly moving underwater, and the expandable wing. What was that about the Ismail family? Every night from 8 to 11, I have to go play in the NBA.
Hardy, commonly known as Little Rein.
Rein returned Brutal Punishment to its initial claw-shaped form. It was hard to imagine how precisely the mechanisms connected, with forty-two forms, though most were rarely needed and difficult to execute in combat. Lockhan just incorporated whatever ideas he had.
This thing is genuinely made to kill you three thousand times over.
His entire skeletal muscle fibers were nothing ordinary, having been replaced with a new system. Even the still-beating heart was a blood pump made of magic-guided mechanical material.
Making his physical capabilities more than five times stronger than before, with the natural leg strength of his Highland Wolfman lineage, it’s now exaggerated, accelerating to a hundred kilometers per second like a rocket, three times faster than a Porsche. If you’re driving a Porsche, you’re not qualified to attend this meeting.
No technique at all, just pure numbers.
"Is this what’s called rejection reaction? It always feels uncomfortable."
Rein shook his neck, but there was a deep mechanical hum, always feeling a bit gritty. Pedan’s magic transformation still had shortcomings. The nervous system remained original, and these scholars couldn’t figure this thing out, so the reaction speed was the same as before, with the myelin sheath nerves still transmitting pain.
The only thing Rein wasn’t satisfied with was that the golden hand and silver hand were not as good as his original hands; the mechanical arm was cold and lacked the skin-like bionic material.
Even though Rein had many lovers and had experienced countless battles, including many rare beauties, it wasn’t the same. Sometimes you need to watch some extremely perverted content to get excited, which the other party cannot accept.
See the iron hoofs clanking, traversing thousands of miles of rivers and mountains. I stand at the cusp of the waves, tightly gripping, as the sun and moon rotate.
And the left hand felt strange, like it belonged to someone else. You may not know me, but if you don’t recognize my handgun, then we might have a problem.
"Say, weren’t you Lao Li’s lover? I really appreciate your help. At that time, I almost died. Are you sure you’re going to Drifting City to find Liszt?"
Rein had met Sharon in Aran Yunxi City. That ninja world war ended in failure, leaving Rein resentful. Seeing people like Liszt get the girls was more painful than killing him.
Rein, Sharon, and Magnus were resting in the shade by the canal.
Magnus fetched some water to drink.
Rein sprawled by the river to drink. The magic rune construction could replenish energy itself, but very slowly. The conversion device on Brutal Punishment could quickly supplement it, and Rein’s original body parts still needed water and food for nutrients.
After escaping from Black Rock City, the three had their plans. Rein was definitely going to return to Drifting City immediately and bring people to wipe out those Pedan scholars’ nest.
Damn Pedan people, really talented and outstanding, just like General Fen, all shady guys playing with arcane magic. ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ꜰʀᴏᴍ n0velfire.net
Following the canal all the way would lead to Drifting City, about five days away. If it weren’t for dragging along the burden of Sharon, Rein could get there in less than a day.
What surprised Rein most was that this blonde beauty was willingly held hostage just to go to Drifting City to find Liszt. What magic does this guy have? For six or seven years, you’ve been with him. Rein knew all about his mistresses, but even after all these years, still thinking about him.
"Be careful. The river area is still dangerous, possibly with pursuers. So, I’ll take my leave here."
Magnus capped his leather water bag and said goodbye to the two of them. Since Zote wasn’t in Black Rock City, he had to go to Salt Lake City to find him.
Although he wasted dozens of Golden Dragons, Magnus didn’t care. He didn’t need the money. The fewer material possessions, the better, with no "burden," he could strike the fastest and strongest blow.
He stroked the mane of the black horse Zhao Yue beside him.
Magnus had no intention of holding Sharon hostage. As long as Zote knew there was a priest with him, it was fine.
Rein had met Magnus once in the Kelor Highlands, quite an interesting person. Seeing the broken knife hanging from his waist, it also seemed to be made of Ancient Divine Steel.
Although Rein had some of it himself, this thing was extremely rare, harder to find than a piece of cake.
"Are you rushing to die? After Lao Li took down Crocodile Island, Zote would surely take the top spot. You’re alone and helpless, he’ll definitely harm you. Better to plan slowly. You should come back to Drifting City with us."
Rein advised. Zote, what a concept, the chief officer of the Secret Department, the second-in-command of Old Aran, one of the world’s top figures. If the Emperor arrived, powerful music would play, making Aran more like Taicheng.
Even Rein couldn’t control someone immune to the Transformation Technique for more than three seconds.
He waved goodbye after mounting Zhao Yue.
"Wait! I heard from the Chief Priest that more than twenty years ago, during the Royal City battle when the regime changed, Zote was struck in the chest by Cicero, now the president of the National Bank, and was also blinded in one eye. That’s his old injury.
Magnus hesitated no longer, speeding away.
"Hey, what’s your relationship with Liszt anyway?"
Rein was definitely going to sabotage things, but not now. Otherwise, if this woman was in love and didn’t go to Drifting City, it would ruin bigger plans, making him appear small-minded.
Once they entered Drifting City with Sharon, he would lay it all out, causing a domino effect, totally breaking Liszt’s scissors legs harem apart.
"Huh?" Sharon pondered for a while. They had been apart since Yunxi City. According to the Earth Calendar, it had been almost a year. She didn’t know what he was thinking now. "Classmates."
In her perception, last year Liszt had crossed the sea, borrowing a knife to kill and help her remove potential dangers.
"Surprising, that illiterate is actually a top student? No way, with your look, you’re obviously local to the Western Continent. Liszt is from the Far East; how could you study together?"
Rein found the flaw. However, Liszt never said where in the Far East he came from—it’s the Far East of the Far East. His behavior didn’t match the cultural customs of that region, and he didn’t even speak the language. The Wen Kui Town Wave Pirate Group were real native Far Easterners.
Sharon didn’t know how to explain. They still had to keep their identities hidden in the Western Continent; Akasa was still chasing the escaped experiment subjects.
"Haha, just a top student among dragons in high schools."
Rein was full of resolve. Lord Guan blesses; I’m now running a solo ride for thousands of miles. But it really is High School DxD. How is everyone with a harem? Shadi is also from a dating battle.
Sharon had a black line on her forehead. What the hell was this werewolf babbling about!