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Chapter 1256: Chapter 424: Hidden Moves Unleashed, Part 2

The next second, the device completely disappeared into mid-air.

Huh?

Seeing this scene, Rein slightly raised an eyebrow.

He carefully sensed again, Rein could confirm that this Rift Closer wasn’t releasing some kind of obscuring Witch Array, but had truly disappeared.

Disappeared from this space.

“No wonder, earlier Tatia didn’t mention anything about what happens after the setup is complete, turns out it has detached from the Secret Realm space.”

“No, it shouldn’t be completely detached, it seems to have shifted into the layer between the Secret Realm.”

Rein felt a vague sense, and thought secretly.

Upon seeing this scene, Captain Baldwin of the Military Department also breathed a sigh of relief, sighing: “The most important task is finally completed!”

“Lord Rein, do you think you should report to the Command Hall?”

Upon hearing Baldwin’s words, Rein initially wanted to say, Captain Baldwin, why don’t you report, but then he understood.

The other party was showing goodwill, indicating no intent to claim credit.

After thinking, Rein nodded and said: “Okay!”

Rein took out a thin sheet and said: “Command Hall, this is Rein. Captain Baldwin from the Military Department and I have completed the setup of the Rift Closer at the third location.”

Huh?

Upon hearing Rein’s words, Baldwin couldn’t help but look up at Rein, a flash of surprise in his eyes.

He didn’t expect Rein would say that.

To be honest, although Baldwin brought the Rift Closer into the Secret Realm, the latter part of the escort mission was mainly Rein’s doing.

If Rein hadn’t come to support, not only would the Rift Closer end up in the Cult’s hands, but Baldwin himself would have been dead.

Rein’s statement nearly split the credit for setting up the Rift Closer in half.

This made Baldwin exclaim to himself: “How strong, considerate of others, and yet so young, truly unbelievable!”

Meanwhile, the Areda sisters exchanged a glance and then smiled.

Traveling together, they naturally knew that escorting the box was mainly due to their master Rein’s significant effort.

Following such a humble master is certainly a good thing.

Seconds later, a reply came from the thin sheet.

General Augustus’s deep voice came through: “Received. Thank you both for your hard work.”

“You’re too kind, it’s what we should do,” Rein replied.

…

After the call ended, Rein turned to Baldwin on the side with a smile: “Since the setup is complete, I now need to head to the encirclement point, Captain Baldwin, you…”

Rein paused here, his gaze resting on Baldwin.

Because whether leaving the injured Baldwin here or taking him along, both carried risks.

Given this, Rein thought it best to let Baldwin choose.

“Lord Rein, I…”

Just as Baldwin was about to speak, suddenly, Rein’s face turned serious, turning towards the northwest forest.

Seeing this, Baldwin and the Areda sisters tensed instantly, following Rein’s gaze.

In the forest, a tall figure with a Greatsword slowly appeared.

As the person approached, it turned out to be Lambert in a simple linen outfit.

“So it’s really you, Lord Rein. It took me quite a while to find you.”

“Oh? There are companions here too.” Lambert glanced around at Rein and the others, smiling.

“Lord Lambert, hello.”

“Do you have some business with me?” Rein nodded in greeting.

“Lord Rein, I want to have a duel with you,” Lambert said directly.

Regarding Lambert’s response, Rein was not surprised.

“Oh? Just a simple duel?” Rein asked.

“Yes, merely a duel, however, Lord Rein, your strength is formidable, so I can’t hold back. Thus, I suggest during the duel, life and death don’t matter!”

Upon hearing this, Rein couldn’t help but smile.

A duel to the death, isn’t that a duel!

The other party circled around, the real intention was just to avoid responsibility.

This Lambert isn’t foolish, knowing his current status as a Fine Gold Swordsmen of the Empire, directly fighting isn’t wise, so he came up with this idea.

“Lord Lambert, are you aware that Lord Rein is shouldering an important Imperial task? Your behavior now will make you a historical criminal of the Empire,” Captain Baldwin from the Military Department scolded.

“Oh? And who are you? Your strength seems decent, but you’re injured and won’t last one round against me.” Lambert first glanced at Baldwin, then shook his head.

“You! I’m Baldwin from the Military Department!” Baldwin was furious, face red.

“Baldwin? I’ve heard of you. It seems what you said is likely true,” Lambert looked at Baldwin, then at Rein, saying.

“If so, Lord Baldwin, if I win, I assure you I will complete Lord Rein’s unfinished tasks.”

“Because if I win, doesn’t it prove my strength is greater? It also means I’m more suited to complete the Empire’s task than Lord Rein, right?”

“You…” Baldwin was momentarily speechless.

Because it can’t be said that Lambert’s words are unreasonable, if he wins, it naturally proves his strength exceeds Rein’s, then having him execute what was originally Rein’s task means a higher success rate.

Logically speaking, there’s nothing wrong with that.