Wizard starting from shoeing donkeys Chapter 1600 - 552: Hidden Divine Artifact (Part 3)

Previously on Wizard starting from shoeing donkeys...

Rein bid farewell to the group as Aunt Delana arranged their return, modestly declining her thanks while revealing his contract with the massive Black Dragon Metheus, an Extremely Old Dragon of formidable power. Astonished by Metheus's obedience, Anna joined Rein for a swift flight to Ferdinand Forest, leaving Elder Nasha and Daryn Yueling to reflect on Rein's kindness and the genuine joy in his bond with Anna, easing Daryn's concerns from her own painful past. Upon arrival, Rein was welcomed by the Elf Clan's Great Elder Auburn and, after politely bypassing formalities, delved into the ancient library's sparse records on the Fiend Demons, confirming their ancient conflicts with the Evil Gods amid the Middle Ages war that decimated the Human Celestials, including the survival of the Seasonal Wind and Ocean Goddess with her mysterious divine artifact.

"Regarding that divine artifact, it’s nothing to worry about at the present moment. Maybe once I reach demigod status, I’ll start hunting for some leads."

With the details he sought now in hand, Rein felt elated and eagerly used his scarce free time to linger longer alongside Anna.

Yet, as he watched Anna in the garden’s edge adeptly shifting into a Golden Eagle followed by a Giant Bear, a sudden idea struck Rein, bringing a faint smile to his face.

Shortly thereafter.

Clutching a full ensemble of leather equipment named ’Eagle’s Feather,’ Rein approached Anna.

Unlike the earlier Thorny Wood Coat or Moonlight Coat, this stood out as a Witch Artifact level leather armor equipped with unique abilities.

Consisting of three parts—shoulder armor, chest armor, and leg armor—it demands chiefly two Broken Wind Owl Feathers, a single Eagle’s Feather, plus eight treated leather sections as key components.

The prominent Broken Wind Owl Feather atop the shoulder armor marks its standout feature, boosting the Golden Eagle transformation with notable gains in size and endurance.

Therefore, it fits solely for seasoned druids skilled in the Golden Eagle shift. To typical druids, it could prove more hindrance than help.

Without his recent shift to the Elf leatherworking trade, Rein couldn’t have crafted this item. Furthermore, lacking the essential technique ’Elemental Leather Making,’ the resulting ’Eagle’s Feather’ might have fallen short in potency.

Naturally, this trio of ’Eagle’s Feather’ pieces suits Anna ideally right now.

"Wow! Rein... this is the ’Eagle’s Feather’ suit, it’s so beautiful! Is it for me?" Anna cried out in delight.

Even though Anna’s position in the Elf Clan means she could easily obtain an ’Eagle’s Feather’ if she asked, regardless of Rein’s efforts, the young woman truly yearns for the piece fashioned by her beloved.

Still, Anna realizes how occupied Rein remains these days, so she’s refrained from voicing such a minor wish.

As a result, this surprise gift touched Anna profoundly.

"Of course, if it pleases you, go ahead and put it on."

"Mm!" Anna bobbed her head enthusiastically.

Moments later, clad in the ’Eagle’s Feather’ outfit, Anna glided toward Rein with elegant steps, radiating a distinctive druid essence.

"Very pretty..."

His words got cut off as a soft touch sealed his mouth, and within his arms nestled a flushed elf maiden who boldly took the initiative...

(A thousand words omitted here...)

At the same time, Olena’s Sword Bearer swift airship had just neared Ferdinand Forest.

"Hold on, Daryn, refrain from seeking out Anna just yet." As Daryn stepped off the ship, ready to head to the garden for Anna, Elder Naiser halted him.

"Hmm? Why?" Daryn appeared confused.

"Young folks are occupied with their fun activities. It’s best we leave them be," Elder Naiser remarked with a sly grin.

Daryn Yueling froze for a second, then grasped the implication, her cheeks turning red as she murmured, "This... in the garden..."

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The following dawn.

After a lingering goodbye, Rein and Anna mounted Black Dragon Metheus’s back, soaring off toward the north.

In that instant, a memory surfaced for Rein, prompting him to pull out a confidential missive from Olena’s royal palace from his pouch.

The document featured a map of Casweis Province, with a bold red marker in the lower middle indicating the spot Menia had pinpointed as a potential Steel Dragon lair.

"Hmm? This spot... lies pretty near the Beverly Mountains."

Memories flooded back of the Wind Roc Queen—’Lightning Walker’ Trist—who had once posed a serious threat to him. Without Imperial Guardian Walkmas’s aid, disaster might have struck.

"That said, my power has grown sufficiently now. Though dubbed ’Lightning Walker,’ her velocity is astonishingly swift. She may not overpower me, but fleeing would come easily to her."

"Additionally, reports indicate she’s stayed remarkably subdued recently, taking no actions even with Walkmas Crown away."

"Half a year has elapsed already; one more month won’t stretch things too far. I’ll hold off until I advance to Full Moon Wizard..." Rein pondered briefly, then chuckled and shook his head.

"In the meantime, I should investigate the Steel Dragon location first."

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