The metallic sawtooth rings were silver, each with a diameter of about two meters. With just a thought, Rein could quickly adjust their direction. In terms of attack range, they greatly surpassed the previous liquidation kill move 'Multiple Cutting Net'.

Additionally, according to the data provided by that Hamadi, the normal crystallization kill move 'Sawtooth Cutting Net' should consist of four metallic sawtooth rings, but Rein could unleash six.

This is most likely due to his super metal element affinity, combined with the bonus from three layers of the Steel Heart Advanced Meditation Method, resulting in this special circumstance.

As for the power, testing it will reveal the truth.

With a wave of his right hand, the six buzzing metallic sawtooth rings slashed towards the metal cylinder in front of him!

"Sizzle! Sizzle! Sizzle!"

The originally smooth surface of the giant metal block was instantly etched with six criss-crossing cut marks, followed by several loud "Bang! Bang!" sounds.

The metal cylinder, weighing several tons, was actually cut into several pieces, which fell to the ground.

And on the stone slab beside, a number appeared that made even Rein speechless—???.

"Three question marks? Did it break the scale?" Rein was a bit speechless, not expecting that the Third Level Witchcraft testing room couldn't evaluate the upper power limit of his new kill move.

"Knock! Knock! Knock!"

Urgent knocking was heard at the door, and at the same time, the voice of the female employee from before came through, carrying a clear tone of anxiety:

"Lord Rein, did something happen? Do you need assistance?"

"Sorry, nothing's wrong here. But you might want to contact someone for repairs; the cost can be deducted from my side." Rein opened the door, apologetically.

"This.... alright, Lord Rein." The female employee peeked through the crack in the door and was instantly stunned, her eyes widened in shock, stammering.

...

Noon the next day.

Aboard a newly launched small airship from the Sword Holder Headquarters.

At that moment, Rein was in the cabin crafting a new leather armor—'Fishman Scale Chest Armor'. Since the journey required a day and a half of flight time, Rein decided not to waste time and boarded with materials and tools.

The Fishman Scale Chest Armor was crafted on the basis of thick leather chest armor, with scales of adult blackfin fishmen sewn on both sides. These scales had considerable strength, offering even greater defense than chain armor, yet were very lightweight. Of course, they were also very difficult to produce.

But it was precisely because of this that Rein chose it, as it could bring a lot of experience points.

However, Rein's actions naturally puzzled the headquarters' logistics personnel accompanying this trip.

They had served many Fine Gold Swordsmen before, but never encountered one like him.

"Dear Olena, is Lord Rein... is it a hobby?" Claire couldn't help her curiosity, asking the capable-looking Olena beside her.

Both Claire and Beyonce were present; they heard about their captain going on a mission during a casual chat with Olena.

They immediately sought out Rein and volunteered to accompany Olena as logistics personnel for this mission.

This left Rein with no reason to refuse.

After all, even a Second Level Wizard apprentice like Olena could go; it wouldn't make sense to say these two capable of Magic Iron Level and Secret Silver Level Sword Bearers couldn't join.

"Don't pry into Lord Rein's affairs." Olena lightly tapped Claire's smooth forehead, chuckling.

As Rein, their captain, was often absent from headquarters, it was Olena who was more familiar with them in the team.

"Can't even ask about that!" Claire shrunk her neck, replied.

"This might be a method to adjust the mindset before battle." Olena said softly.

Regarding Rein's peculiar actions, Olena had noticed them once before in Mingster, where her young superior, Lord Rein, learned tailoring.

Later, she sought relevant information and found that some combat personnel enhanced concentration through arts like painting and singing.

It seemed Lord Rein might be in a similar situation.

"Is that so? Alright then!" Claire nodded, semi-understanding.

Meanwhile, Beyonce, dressed in tight-fitting leather armor with a fiery figure, listened and deeply concurred!

...

After a day and a half of flying, Rein stepped out of the cabin, gazing into the distance.

After spending over a day crafting, his skin tanning profession level had risen to lv9, earning him 2 attribute points and 2 skill points once again.

Currently, Rein had 14 attribute points, 2 skill points, and 124 golden skill points.

Basically, the 14 attribute points could support him through three medium intensity battles in his four-formation state.

"Look over there!"

Suddenly, someone by the railing excitedly pointed.

Rein followed everyone's gaze and saw a boundless, lush forest ahead, enveloping them in an ocean of greenery, filling everyone with a sense of serenity!

However, Rein quickly noticed something peculiar in the distant forest.

"Hmm, what's over there?"

Rein gazed intently at a patch of forest far away, his expression serious.

Due to his superior vision, he could see clearly. At the forest's visible horizon, dozens of kilometers away from the airship, one patch of forest looked very peculiar.

It seemed to emit a faint red glow, with thin wisps of grey mist rising from it.

If aligned with the map Rein had seen earlier, that area should be the southern part of Ferdinand Forest.

"That might be the earliest breach point, the area where the Mother Tree Sect initially launched their attack." Rein pondered.

At this time, Olena stepped forward and pointed to a rocky outpost a few kilometers away, saying:

"Lord Rein, that ahead is the seventh outpost."

"Mm!" Rein nodded.

This seventh outpost was built on a slightly elevated hill, constructed from massive rock blocks into a three-story-high circular watchtower. It served dual roles as a lookout point and a small airship docking station.

Rein noticed something peculiar about the outpost's rocks; they were grey-white, appearing very solid. Such stone might have been summoned from underground by a high-rank Earth Wizard or transported from elsewhere.

"It seems the elves are cautious of the Empire, and likewise, the Empire maintains necessary vigilance against the elves." Rein remarked.

"That's how it is. There are dozens of such watchtowers, mostly built centuries ago, scattered irregularly around Ferdinand Forest. Their primary purpose is to monitor any significant movements of the elves." Olena explained.

As the airship slowly docked at the tower's third level, Rein led the way off the airship.

"Sir, welcome to the seventh outpost. I'm Ian, the outpost commander." A stout middle-aged man dressed in the Empire's colonel military uniform greeted Rein, accompanied by two junior officers, saluting.

As he saluted, Ian quickly evaluated Rein and his entourage.

He had just received the message about the impending arrival of an Empire special forces officer yesterday, but didn't expect them to arrive so soon; he only informed them yesterday, and here they were today.

Initially, he thought it was a sudden inspection by the military department.

Additionally...

This officer looks too young!

However, their entourage was quite sizable, with a woman in professional attire evidently acting as a secretary, handling various equipment as a full logistics support team, and, oh, a pretty female Wizard and a Ranger trailing behind...

Psst, that Ranger! What a figure!

For a moment, Ian's mind was racing.

It was worth noting that they had hosted many special operations teams here, but such a configuration was exceedingly rare.

No, this was the first time!

Was there only one combatant? Or three? But the logistics team numbered nearly twenty.

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