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Chapter 29: Secret Realm Exposed

At noon, Rein and Leon walked out of the academy’s dining hall.

“Are you satisfied, Rein? Although it’s a bit different from what you usually eat at home, it’s not bad, is it?”

Rein nodded at Leon’s words.

“Not bad; I didn’t expect the academy’s dining hall to be this good.”

“Hahaha, of course.”

“When it comes to delicacies, the southern part of the Empire…” Leon launched into his trademark eloquence again.

Meanwhile, inside one of the activity rooms at the Warrior Academy.

A group of people were holding a “meeting.”

Rumors had been spreading.

The news that Rein had stood up for Adele that morning had quickly circulated.

“Keep your distance from Adele recently, and don’t cause any trouble for me, understand?”

The leader of the group warned his underlings inside the activity room.

“Especially you, Harold, I know you’ve had your eye on Adele for a long time, so behave yourself.”

Harold, who was called out by name, felt indignant.

“Boss, there are so many of us; what’s Rein going to do?”

“Besides, no family power can be used inside the academy, and even if Rein defeated Damon, we could overwhelm him with our numbers.”

At Harold’s words, everyone present looked at him with surprised suspicion.

Someone beside Harold patted him on the shoulder.

“Harold, didn’t you go watch the duel between Rein and Damon?”

Harold raised an eyebrow. “A duel? I didn’t go watch; what’s so interesting about it? A woman’s body is much more interesting to look at.”

Instantly, everyone present understood why Harold showed no fear of Rein.

Hearing Harold’s words, the person called “Boss” twitched his mouth slightly.

“In any case, Harold, you’re forbidden from approaching Adele recently. You can mess around with other common students or minor nobles, but not Adele.”

The boss’s strict prohibition echoed in Harold’s ears.

“Alright, I understand, Boss.”

Activities like these were taking place in various organizations and groups within the Warrior Academy.

Not a single one dared to touch Rein’s bad luck.

After all those years at the academy, they were well aware of Rein’s rogue personality.

Not to mention that Rein’s combat strength was still so formidable.

If they provoked anyone with strong combat power in the academy other than Rein, those people valued their own face too much.

If they offered some benefits or advantages, the matter would pass.

But if they provoked someone extremely powerful who didn’t play by the rules, such as Rein.

He would not only take their benefits, but they wouldn’t even know how they died.

Therefore, whether a large group or a small faction, they basically steered clear of Rein.

Time passed bit by bit.

It wasn’t long before evening arrived.

Rein bid farewell to Leon and left the research room.

Looking at the several Aetheric Devices he carried, Rein felt a strong sense of security.

These Aetheric Devices were all crafted by Leon in his spare time.

Although the highest grade among them was only Rank 3, it was sufficient for Rein’s current use.

Just as he reached the academy’s gate.

Rein was stunned by the scene before him.

Not only was his carriage driver, Drake, waiting by the side of the gate.

There were even two squads of family guards stationed on standby.

When Drake saw Rein emerge, he hurried forward to greet him.

“Young Master, you’re out.”

“What is going on? Why are the family guards here?”

In response to Rein’s question, Drake immediately explained.

“Young Master, the Secret Realm situation has been exposed.”

Since news of the Secret Realm had been exposed, Drake did not lower his voice to tell Rein.

‘The Secret Realm situation has been exposed!?’ Rein raised his eyebrow at the news.

Looking at the surrounding guards, he realized they had been sent by his father to protect him.

After all, the Secret Realm key was in his possession.

“All right, I understand; let’s return to the family,” Rein said, jumping into the carriage to instruct Drake.

“Yes, Young Master.”

Drake skillfully drove the carriage, slowly heading toward the family estate under the escort of the family guards.

As soon as they returned to the family estate, Rein sensed an atmosphere different from usual.

Rein had barely gotten off the carriage when he saw the steward Jonas waiting by the side.

“Young Master Rein, you’re home.”

Rein nodded.

“Uncle Jonas, where is my father?”

“The head of the family, Marquis Mick, and Marquis Ward have gone to the royal palace.”

“How could the Secret Realm situation have been exposed? Very few people even knew about it.”

Rein was extremely puzzled.

Jonas shook his head and said, “It was the Mick family that let the news slip.”

Seeing Rein’s thoughtful expression, Jonas continued.

“Young Master Rein, please go back to your room and rest. I will summon you once the head of the family returns.”

Rein nodded and then went into the villa, climbed upstairs, and returned to his own room.

Soon, just as Eve and his personal maid were massaging him, a knock sounded at the door.

Rein and Jonas went together to see his father.

As soon as they entered the family meeting room, Rein saw his father, Fude, arguing with Brent.

“Brent, how could you manage your people so poorly!? Now everyone in the Royal City knows about the Secret Realm situation.”

“I don’t know how many slices of the pie we gave out.”

“Brent, haven’t you always been famous for your tactics? You can’t even keep an eye on one person.”

Brent remained silent without saying a word.

The betrayal by the Mick family’s steward this time was indeed unexpected.

They never expected the head steward of the Mick family to be a member of the Wrathful Church.

Moreover, the start time of the Secret Realm was highly coincidental.

It happened to coincide with the old emperor’s grand birthday celebration.

Those church scoundrels were undoubtedly planning to exploit the Secret Realm situation for their own agenda.

“Alright, Fude, calm down. While we did have to give away a lot of shares, weren’t resources supplied to you as compensation?”

Fabian played the peacemaker at the side.

Fude curled his mouth and looked at Brent.

“Oh? How about I use resources to exchange for your Ward family’s Secret Realm allocation… will you agree?”

Fude’s words immediately left Fabian speechless.

“Father,” Rein said as he entered the meeting room and greeted him.

Seeing Rein, Fude’s anger gradually subsided.

“Rein, you’re here. Have a seat; I’ll explain to you in a moment about the distribution of Secret Realm slots.”

Fude gestured toward the chair beside him.

Seeing that the discussion was nearly over, Brent and Fabian took their leave of Fude.

After they left, Fude began to discuss with Rein the results of their discussion at the royal palace that afternoon.

“Rein, originally the three of our families were to split these 300 slots.”

“But now every noble in the Royal City knows, and everyone wants a share of the pie.”

“Currently, House Gray, the Mick family, the Ward family, and the Ashton royal family each have 50 slots.”

“The remaining 100 slots are allocated by the royal family to the other nobles.”

“Each slot comes with one Rank 4 treasure and 50,000 gold coins.”

“This time, due to the Mick family’s negligence causing the Secret Realm situation to be exposed, Brent decided to allocate 10 slots to House Gray.”

“Therefore, House Gray now has 60 slots.”

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