Chapter 342 - 201: Bronze Level Advancement Quest_2
As they spoke, everyone mounted their griffins.
According to the makeshift plan, they would first fly for about fifteen minutes, then switch to walking after reaching the edge of the Lankote Snowfield, heading towards the Ice Lake.
This would greatly shorten the travel time, requiring only about half a day to reach the Ice Lake.
Of course, griffins are considered extravagant for Black Iron Level Adventurers, and even for most Bronze Level Adventurers, as renting flying mounts is not cheap.
However, this time, Henry and Gregory were representing the Soladin Kingdom, so it was a minor matter for them. They had already mobilized more than a dozen griffins as flying mounts.
"An 8th Level White Dragon Mage? That’s rather tough to deal with..." Henry couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow in surprise.
It should be noted, if it’s an 8th Level Classes White Dragon Mage, even compared to his strength, they’re already on par.
So, does it mean if Raine can kill him, does it imply that even he might not be a match?
But how could that be possible?
The opponent is clearly only a 4th Level Classes, even if it’s a Special Classes with extraordinary combat power, overcoming one or two levels is already quite difficult, fighting across four levels?
Wouldn’t that require Epic Magic Equipment?
Thinking this in his heart, perhaps due to some subconscious unwillingness to acknowledge it, after pondering for a moment, Henry concluded that the White Dragon Mage must be a weakling.
"Yes!" Baron Olsen’s account continued, "The second time was after I was hit by a Mind Flayer larvae... the Valley of Dead Water, that time..."
The conversation flowed, and fifteen minutes passed quickly.
Soon, the group of a dozen people landed at the edge of the Lankote Snowfield, quite close to where Raine and Schneider had previously killed the Mutated Ice Spirit.
"Huh? Wasn’t it said that Mr. Lunflier took action that time?" Henry couldn’t help looking at Baron Olsen with a hint of confusion.
He somewhat thought that Baron Olsen might be exaggerating.
"Yes, but Lord Lunflier primarily dealt with the opponent’s Transcendent Mind Flayer; the actual combat mainly relied on Raine. At that time, I was in the nurturing cabin, so Colonel Tessa and Mr. Benest should know the situation better than I do." Baron Olsen explained.
Hearing this, Henry and Commodore Gregory both turned their gaze to Colonel Tessa.
Colonel Tessa confidently nodded and said, "Mr. Raine is quite powerful. At least, the Level 9 Classes Necromancer Magiller was utterly defeated by Mr. Raine, and a horde of undead creatures under his command were also crushed."
Benest also nodded, "Yes, and even the Demon Mage Lilith couldn’t handle Mr. Raine when they joined forces, which also allowed us to successfully remove the Mind Flayer larvae from the Baron’s nurturing cabin and safely retreat."
After hearing their account, Henry’s mouth slightly opened in shock.
This was completely different from what he initially thought.
After all, an occasional defeat of an 8th or 9th Level Classes enemy could be explained by luck or a particularly weak opponent, but all three being weaklings?
That seems unlikely.
But then suddenly, Henry realized something about why Baron Olsen was so supportive of Raine.
He probably intends to recruit this young man with great potential under his command.
"Baron Olsen, you certainly have an eye for talent, so doesn’t it mean this Raine has the capabilities of a Bronze Level Adventurer?"
"I believe Mr. Raine now possesses the strength of a top-tier Bronze Level Adventurer," Baron Olsen said seriously.
This was not a low evaluation, given that the next step up would be a Silver Level Adventurer.
"Haha, such a high praise?"
Henry felt another jolt in his heart; he instinctively doubted, but upon reconsideration, what if it’s true?
After all, it’s easy to determine the truth. Just assign an adventure task, observe a bit, and you’d know, right?
And... if truly a talent, it could be an ally under my command.
Seeing Henry smile slightly, he inquired of Baron Olsen, "Then can we invite Mr. Raine to accompany us to the Ice Lake? Even departing half a day later is fine, the kingdom can issue another task."
"Perhaps you should ask Mr. Benest, as Benest is more familiar with Raine," Baron Olsen said with a smile towards Benest.
"I don’t see a problem," Benest smiled, "I will communicate with Mr. Raine right away."
Henry nodded, and his smile brightened.
It seemed this trip to Dorne City had been quite fruitful, not only gaining the favor of a straightforward baron, but possibly also recruiting a young talent.
Of course, Henry held some skepticism about Raine’s future promotion to Silver Adventurer.
After all, becoming a Silver Level Adventurer means stepping into Transcendent, which is not easily achieved; otherwise, the number of Silver Level Adventurer squads wouldn’t be so few.
Across the entire Soladin Kingdom, active Silver squads barely number over two dozen.
...
Meanwhile.
On the second floor of the Adventurer’s Association.
After enjoying a delicious and abundant breakfast, Raine wrapped the shield in a piece of black cloth and went to the second floor of the association. After all, since Gregory could recognize this shield, there’s no guarantee others wouldn’t as well.
"Mr. Raine, are you sure you want to have this shield melted down?" Liya and the female receptionist exchanged glances as they looked at the ancient gilt tower shield Raine handed over.
