Wizard starting from shoeing donkeys-Chapter 657 - 265: Evil Sorcerer (Two-in-One Mega Chapter)_2

Gazing at Cleya’s clearly teasing pretty face, Rein couldn’t help but be momentarily startled, but he was in a good mood, shrugged his shoulders, and responded with a smile:

"That... should not be the case."

Actually, at this time, Rein thought to himself that after so many years, the fangs of the Ancient Giant Trolls he had absorbed in his class change to Beast Priest surely couldn’t still contain any troll essence!

At this moment, he was certainly still a complete human being!

Since his "Arcadian Swordsmanship" had now reached entry level and achieved lv1 (12/100), Rein was about to speak and suggest to Cleya that they continue.

Just then, the Chief Maid Shadia came over, and looking at Cleya and Rein, who were chatting and laughing, she bowed slightly with a smile and said, "Miss, Lord Rein, lunch is ready."

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Cleya and Rein were having lunch on the carriage.

Although they were in the wilderness, the Chief Maid had thoughtfully prepared butter, white bread, roasted steak, and more.

"Rein, after lunch, let’s continue our journey. Just ahead, about ten kilometers away from the County Town of Wels, there’s a manor under the name of Viscount Seriel where, according to the agreement, we are to meet," said Cleya.

"Alright, Lady Cleya."

"Viscount Seriel was once my father’s officer, and has always been on good terms with the Habs family. This time he has sent a cavalry troop led by two Peak Knights, including nearly ten senior knights and three squads of elite cavalry; it is quite a respectable force for support," she added.

Although Rein had some doubts, he still nodded without voicing them.

No Great Knight-level strength?

For the County of Meister, while Peak Knights were considered capable, they were far from being considered top fighters.

That’s to say, even though they would be somewhat useful, they could only make a slight difference in the situation and would not play a significant role, let alone a decisive one.

This realization gave Rein some insight into the predicament currently faced by the Habs family.

Thinking about it, it made sense that Cleya had sought him out if things were not as they were.

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Looking out the carriage window, Rein saw that the Chief Maid Shadia had taken very good care of ’Cookie’, the Lurcher hound, and ’Little Black’, the speed pedal horse, who were both feasting nearby.

As for the ’Blood Feather’, the Blood Feathered Horned Eagle, it was able to hunt for its own food, sparing Rein from worry.

After lunch, the group resumed their journey, and about two hours later, they arrived near Seriel Manor.

Several kilometers from the manor, Rein could already see from afar a large group of cavalry and knights gathering at the entrance.

Huh?

There are more men than Cleya mentioned.

And their strength is much greater, too.

Especially the noble standing at the forefront of the group, who was flanked by two Great Knights for protection.

That came as a surprise to Rein.

But what surprised Cleya even more, she murmured to herself, "Huh? Why is Earl Rodlin here too? I thought... And how come this annoying fellow is also..."

"Rein, Shadia, wait for me in the carriage," Cleya said, apparently wary of something and not wanting Rein to get out of the carriage with her.

As they drew closer to the group, Cleya quickly got out of the carriage and politely bowed slightly to Earl Rodlin, saying, "Earl Rodlin, what brings you here?"

"Viscount Seriel, good day!" Cleya also greeted the middle-aged man with thick eyebrows standing to the side, and Seriel promptly returned the gesture.

"My dear niece Cleya, it’s been a long time, you’ve become even more beautiful!" Earl Rodlin laughed heartily.

"Thank you for your compliments."

"Cleya..." As Cleya got off the carriage, a young man resembling Earl Rodlin who was by his side immediately approached her eagerly.

It seemed that the young man wanted to take Cleya’s hand in a hand-kissing gesture!

However, it was not very polite to make such a gesture towards an unmarried woman.

Cleya’s expression changed instantly, and she evaded the young man’s outstretched hand, leaving him embarrassed and forced to withdraw his hand, saying, "Cleya... it’s been a while."

"Hello, Rachel," Cleya said, her face cold.

At this point, Earl Rodlin tried to smooth things over for his son, "Ahem..."

"Cleya, actually, Rachel cares a lot about you. He’s been telling me he wants to send help, but as you know, the situation within Wels County is also quite unstable," he said.

As he spoke, the young man named Rachel puffed out his chest and looked at Cleya intensely, as if full of deep feelings.

"I believe, Cleya, that you know Rachel has always had strong feelings for you. If you would agree to his proposal, and our two families were to unite through marriage, then even if the situation in Meister is dangerous, the Rodlin family would stand by you unconditionally," he continued.

As he said the last four words, Earl Rodlin’s voice rose dramatically, filled with an air of self-righteousness.

Just then, Rein heard the Chief Maid Shadia whispering indignantly to the side:

"So shameless! Utterly disgusting! The Rodlin family should remember who put down their knightly rebellion ten years ago!"

"Now, they turn around to take advantage during a time of crisis, wanting Miss to marry that Rachel, a man known for his dalliances with women!"

Hearing Shadia’s words, Rein, even without a full grasp of the situation, immediately understood the intentions of Earl Rodlin.

The man was taking advantage of their plight, only willing to send the troops behind him if Cleya agreed to his son’s marriage proposal.

Now, whether it was the Great Knights by his side or the group of knights and cavalry behind him, they all seemed like bait, tempting Cleya to accept the offer.