Infinite Paths: The Raging Phoenix

Chapter 728 Glowing up

After the big celebration of the birth of the first Prince, things in the capital settled back into their usual routine. But there was one thing that stayed the same: Branden's hard work. He kept pushing himself, working extra hours, trying to cover for Esmeralda whenever he could. Now, though, he had an even bigger reason to give it his all.

With the new Prince in the family, Branden felt an even stronger motivation to work harder. It wasn't just about covering for Esmeralda anymore. He felt a deep sense of responsibility towards his family, wanting everything to be perfect for their sake.

His determination didn't go unnoticed. Everyone around him saw how much effort he was putting in. Branden's commitment and dedication were admired by those who knew him, showing everyone that he was reliable and someone who could be counted on.

Speaking of which, Esmeralda thought after a lot of thinking that naming the kid after Rain would be a bit too much. It would put a lot of weight on his shoulders, so she decided to name him Rein Instead. It was close enough but not quite. It was also a lot less mouthful than Rainendall…

"Rain, her first report just arrived," Terra said while carrying a piece of paper.

Although Rain told Artisia to investigate things one week ago, her group did some training beforehand while also checking the areas in the ocean where they could find dragons underwater. They were keeping their distance from the coast, though.

As for the report… Artisia and the others didn't feel like they had been discovered, probably because they had been careful since the barriers in the magic people territory even reached five hundred meters beyond the beaches.

"They are being very careful…" Rain rubbed his chin thoughtfully. "I don't know if the barriers reach that far because they are worried about the dragons or something, but they won't be able to check things that much without exposing themselves… I guess I will have to lend them the telescope."

"That thing that made, huh? Will it be fine if they keep their distance?" Terra asked.

"It will, but I will tell them to cross the barriers and see what happens," Rain said. "We need to make the magic people wary of us, so crossing the barriers for a couple of minutes should be fine."

Before they could depart the next day, Rain went to Teria to pass them the instructions and several copies of the telescope.

Rain wondered if he could make one that could have the same effects as magic eyes, but in the end, Rain didn't have time now. His schedule was already completely packed.

Rain returned to the capital on the very same day, and then he resumed the instructor of the giant crossbows. Although the fourth one was finished the next day, Rain thought that it was time to start making four more and install them on the borders and on the coasts.

"Making blueprints of these would help a lot, but I guess I can't stop until I unlock the bard path," Rain thought.

While Rain pondered these matters, he had a realization. Amidst his considerations about the ongoing situation and his efforts to confront various challenges, he understood the significance of leaving behind instructions on how to create such powerful artifacts or weapons.

As he delved into crafting war magic relics and strategizing against adversaries like the dragons, he acknowledged the potential importance of passing on this knowledge to future generations.

The idea dawned on him that while he might be present in this world for the foreseeable future, unforeseen circumstances could arise that might separate him from this realm. In such a scenario, leaving behind a legacy of knowledge regarding the creation and usage of such powerful items could prove invaluable to his descendants or successors. Enjoy more content from My Virtual Library Empire

Crossbows already existed in that world, so Rain didn't have to think that spreading that knowledge would eventually lead to the invention of guns. Crossbows existed for thousands of years, after all… still, Rain improved things with his knowledge about mechanics and physics.

"I am also starting to think that there isn't much sense in worrying about risking starting the creation of mass destruction when we are fighting for survival against dragons," Rain thought.

While Rain was thinking about that, he suddenly felt a small spark of mana spreading in his home… Rain didn't feel any danger of suspicious spells being used, but he still dashed inside to check things there. In the end, he only found Terra and Seara. Terra looked a bit confused, while Seara looked troubled… Still, Rain soon realized what had happened.

Seara had maxed out all the skills of her initial path, and now she unlocked her… High Mermaid Path or something.

The transformation process unfolded gradually, requiring several hours to unfold completely. During this period, Seara's face displayed a noticeable change. Before the transformation, the weariness from recent battles and the fatigue accumulated from childbirth had taken a toll on her complexion. Signs of exhaustion and stress were evident, etched onto her features.

However, as the transformation progressed, a remarkable alteration took place. The weariness that clouded her face slowly dissipated, fading away with each passing moment. The lines of exhaustion and fatigue gradually softened, replaced by a newfound vitality and radiance.

Her skin, which had previously borne the marks of strain and tiredness, underwent a remarkable transformation. Its appearance changed notably, exhibiting a glowing and vibrant complexion. The exhaustion and signs of wear and tear seemed to vanish, leaving behind a smooth, refreshed, and revitalized surface.

Her face didn't have any imperfections in the first place, and Rain confirmed that her smell got even better.

"You don't look satisfied with the changes, even though that they are obvious," Rain said. "Don't worry, I don't love you only for your amazing curves and smell, but because of your sexy Brain. More sincere words never left my mouth before. Believe it."