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In one second, the actions of drawing the sword, striking eight times, and sheathing the sword were all completed. It was incredibly fast!

Moreover, Rein keenly noticed something.

It was that in the moment just before the opponent's attack burst forth, a seemingly tangible aura affected the Shadow Vulture.

This led to the Legendary-strength Shadow Vulture being momentarily dazed, almost without resistance, taking Lambert's eight swords head-on.

Otherwise, the Shadow Vulture would have more or less dodged the critical strikes and wouldn't have been slain so swiftly.

"It must be mental willpower, and a considerable part of it has been converted into a more refined Sword of Belief."

"The sudden burst of this force of belief caused the Shadow Vulture to lose focus momentarily, losing the initiative."

"Against such a fast opponent in terms of attack speed, losing the initiative means being passive, or even like now... being insta-killed!" Rein thought to himself.

"Such strength... I am no match." Halowin said seriously.

"Stronger than five years ago. If I'm not mistaken, the opponent should have reached the level of a Half-step Sword Saint." Luther said solemnly.

"Lord Rein, you need to be careful."

Rein nodded, watching Lambert, who stood in the field with a calm expression.

In fact, after arriving in Imperial City Tamriel, Lambert initially wanted to challenge Rein directly.

However, after hearing the Drum Family's advice, he decided to join this Dragon Knight Reserve selection.

After all, given the current situation in the Imperial City, engaging in a life-and-death duel with an Empire's Fine Gold Level Sword Bearer is unwise.

But it's different in the Secret Realm.

Because in the Secret Realm, there are other people and other creatures; if Rein were to die, due to the unique nature of the Dragon Valley Secret Realm, the Empire would not be able to send someone back in to investigate.

This matter would likely become inconclusive.

So, Lambert decided to make his move once inside the Secret Realm.

At this time, the candidates all focused their attention on Rein.

Because before Lambert, although many people had entered the 'Ten Seconds Club' in terms of kill speed,

Rein's kill speed was still the fastest, taking only three seconds.

Now, Lambert appeared, and even considering the time the Shadow Vulture was dismembered in the air, it was only two seconds.

If you only count the time Lambert executed the fatal blow, it was a definite insta-kill!

The time taken probably didn't even reach one second.

So naturally, everyone compared Lambert to Rein.

However, Lambert in the center of the field did not look at Rein at all, as if he didn't notice him, and controlled the flying sea stingray to fly back slowly to the crowd.

But precisely because of this, Rein determined that there was likely a problem with the other party.

He had learned that this Lambert was on good terms with Greenwood and had a close relationship with the Drum Family, yet in this situation, the other party didn't have the slightest concern for him.

This is the biggest problem!

Plus, the words of caution from Carl, who was also a disciple under the Tide Sword Saint, before he left that day.

It might be possible that the other side was avoiding suspicion.

As for why avoid suspicion?

Rein already had some calculations in his mind.

...

After Lambert finished, two more people came up, and the initial trial officially ended.

After sorting, the Second Prince Everton announced the names of the top thirty candidates.

"The following are those who have entered the final test...."

"Congratulations to those who passed the initial test!... See you in three days' morning at the Astrologer's High Platform!"

Unfortunately, neither Luther nor Halowin made the top thirty.

On the contrary, all three members of the Dragon Scale Brotherhood made it to the final test.

After comforting Luther on his second failure, Rein returned to the mansion.

...

However, as Rein stepped into the mansion, he noticed a few familiar figures in the house.

The first to catch Rein's eyes was a beautiful woman in a purple off-shoulder silk gown, Jennifer.

She was eagerly chatting with his mother, Emma, holding her hand, with a man and a woman standing beside them, who were Vandar, the leader of the Ice Claw Bear Mercenary Group, and his sister Georgia.

"Jennifer? When did you arrive at the Imperial City?" Rein asked in surprise, simultaneously nodding to Vandar and Georgia in greeting.

"Lord Rein." The tall Vandar and the youthful Georgia immediately saluted.

"Just arrived." Seeing Rein return, Jennifer smiled and stood up.

Though she said few words, her beautiful eyes gazed at Rein, speaking volumes without words.

Besides, with so many people around, words weren't necessary.

Rein nodded and smiled, "Thank you for your hard work."

"Have you informed the kitchen? Ensure a proper arrangement for the dinner."

"Everything has been arranged." Mother Emma, happier than Rein at Jennifer's arrival, said this before the servants could respond.

"Alright, mother, you all continue chatting."

With that, Rein gestured to the Vandar siblings with a smile, who understood immediately and followed Rein to the outer courtyard.

The three of them strolled around the courtyard, chatting.

"Recently, how's the situation in Mingster?" Rein asked.

Upon hearing Rein's words, Vandar and his sister Georgia exchanged glances and said, "Mingster, as the provincial capital, has no significant safety issues, but... the situation in various County Towns below is not good."

"After you left, the Cult's activities have become increasingly active."

"Moreover, as Lord Viery mentioned, there have been several incidents of ancient creatures awakening, where the stationed Sword Bearers suffered heavy casualties during handling."

Vandar thought for a moment and decided to speak frankly.