Wizard starting from shoeing donkeys Chapter 1507 - 518: Once a Romeo_3

"This is truly excellent news. It's possible I can collect enough raw materials here to begin constructing mechanical inventions from Goblin Engineering..."

Rein’s eyes shimmered as a realization struck him.

"However, these few types of metal alone are far from sufficient."

A moment later, Rein’s silhouette blurred, and he reappeared before another jagged rock wall composed of dark grey ore. With a light tap, he repeated the same process he had used on the black iron ore earlier.

"Oh, this is magic iron ore!"

After a brief examination, Rein’s eyes sparkled. He had initially assumed the region was dominated by a single ore type, but he was pleasantly surprised to find various minerals scattered throughout.

"Fantastic! It seems the plan is actually viable!"

Before long, Rein had gathered seven or eight varieties of rare metals along with more than a dozen common metallic materials. He hadn't anticipated such a wealth of ore diversity within the underwater volcano, providing more than enough for him to practice Goblin Engineering while attempting to create.

Following the required ratios, Rein utilized the magic iron as his primary base, blending in small quantities of copper and tin to forge an alloy. Then, invoking the fire witchcraft 'Scorching Touch,' he commenced the smelting process.

Once the metal had cooled, he deftly cast the Metal Morphing Spell. He reshaped the magic iron alloy into the form of a rifle as dictated by the beginner’s Goblin Engineering blueprint, while simultaneously transmuting the other firearm components one by one.

In that instant, system notifications rang out:

[You have crafted a beginner Goblin Engineering creation 'Magic Iron Rifle', related understanding enhanced!]

[You have mastered a new skill - Magic Iron Rifle]

[Your skill in crafting Magic Iron Rifle has improved, experience +10]

[You successfully crafted a beginner Goblin Engineering creation 'Magic Iron Rifle'. Because the host has not yet transitioned to a Goblin Engineer, Goblin Engineering understanding progress has increased by 1%]

"Excellent!" Rein couldn't suppress his joy as he scanned the system prompts.

"It's true that learning isn't just about reading; practical application is essential. Theory must be combined with practice!"

"Doesn't this improve efficiency tremendously?"

Previously, when Rein was self-studying, it took several hours just to raise his progress by a single percent. Yet just now, in under ten minutes of crafting a Magic Iron Rifle, it had jumped by one percent instantly.

Currently, his progress in 'mastering Goblin Engineering knowledge' had reached 65%.

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The following day, while Rein was busy assembling a new Goblin Engineering invention, the 'Adamantine Stabilizer', he suddenly caught the sound of a soft moan from Menia.

Rein halted his work immediately. Turning around, he saw Menia with her brow slightly furrowed, her hand pressed against her smooth, pale forehead as she slowly sat up.

"Princess Menia, how are you feeling?" Rein asked, quickly moving toward her with concern.

In truth, the question was almost unnecessary; Rein could already perceive that while Menia’s spiritual power was more stable than it had been three days prior, it was still fluctuating violently. Furthermore, the potency of her spiritual power was showing signs of a steady decline.

"Still not well. My strength is constantly fading, Rein... How many days have passed? I might require more time." Menia stole a quick glance at Rein before lowering her head, her lovely eyes flickering as if she were avoiding his gaze.

"Princess Menia, three days have gone by."

"If you intend to return to deep meditation for recovery, it might be better to eat something first. There is a species of fire element fierce beast here that could be helpful for your physical restoration," Rein proposed.

While a Fourth Level Dawn Wizard can control their need for sustenance, they still require food to maintain the essential elements of their physical form, unlike the Demigod Level of a Fifth Level Full Moon Wizard.

"Very well, thank you, Rein," Menia replied with a nod.

"Oh, is that a Double-Sailed Dragon?"

When Menia observed Rein bringing over a Molten Double-Sailed Dragon and starting the preparation, she couldn't help but express her surprise.

"Indeed, it is a Double-Sailed Dragon. I took the liberty of naming it the Molten Double-Sailed Dragon after seeing those semi-circular fins on its back," Rein said with a chuckle.

"Yes, it is a fire element Double-Sailed Dragon, likely the crossbreed of a Red Dragon or Fire Dragon with a sea Fish Dragon. Judging by their numbers, a fire element Giant Dragon must have resided at this Molten Lava Lake for a long time," Menia noted.

Soon, Rein had prepared several servings of roasted Double-Sailed Dragon ribs.

Menia took a small bite, finding the meat succulent and the flavor remarkably tender and savory. However, after a few seconds, a look of astonishment crossed her face.

"Princess Menia, how does it taste?"

"Rein, these Double-Sailed Dragons might not be simple offspring of a fire element Giant Dragon and a Fish Dragon."

"Hmm?"

"I can detect a lingering trace of bloodline essence within the meat, likely originating from an ancient Red Dragon—at least at the Old Dragon level, or perhaps even an Extreme Old Dragon."

Menia’s revelation caused Rein’s heart to skip a beat!

He hadn't wandered far from Menia during these days, and the Molten Lava Lake was so vast that its boundaries were invisible. Thinking about it carefully now, this might not be just the base of a single volcano, but a site shared by a whole cluster of underwater volcanoes.

"Are you suggesting that beneath this Molten Lava Lake, an Old Dragon level Red Dragon might be slumbering?" Rein asked, his eyes narrowing as he turned serious.

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