Chapter 97: Research

He didn't know how long had passed, but the magical array's light gradually faded, and Robin's body stopped trembling.

He lay on the ground, his whole body soaked with sweat, his breathing rapid and weak.

"Success," Instructor Ge Lei whispered, his tone tinged with fatigue.

Robin forced his eyes open and felt that his body seemed to have undergone some subtle change.

In his bloodline, some unfamiliar power seemed to have been added, but it did not make him uncomfortable; instead it gave him an unprecedented sense of fulfillment.

"Robin, how do you feel?" Instructor Ge Lei asked softly.

Robin took a deep breath, forced himself to sit up: "I... I feel fine. Is this the effect of the bloodline transfer?"

Instructor Ge Lei nodded, his tone carrying a hint of approval: "Exactly, your bloodline has fully merged with that noble's. From now on, you are the illegitimate son of Viscount Wei Er Ke of Wo Er Te Province, named 'Ai Lun Wei Er Ke Wo Er Te'."

Robin was silent for a moment, then asked softly: "Will my power... be affected?"

Instructor Ge Lei shook his head: "No. The bloodline transfer only changes your identity traits, it does not affect your potential. On the contrary, that noble's bloodline may grant you some extra power."

After leaving the basement, Robin's heart was filled with complex emotions.

Although Instructor Ge Lei told him the transfer wouldn't affect his power, he didn't fully believe it.

The Round Table Council expended such great effort to perform the transfer for him, not merely to help conceal his identity. Their purpose was clearly far more far‑reaching.

"One‑tenth success rate... I'm the third successful specimen..." Robin muttered, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

He recalled Instructor Ge Lei's barely perceptible relaxed expression after the ceremony, and became even more wary.

"What exactly is the Round Table Council plotting?" Robin thought to himself, his brows slightly furrowed.

He must quickly uncover the Council's true purpose, or he will eventually become their pawn.

Meanwhile, Instructor Ge Lei let out a long sigh in the basement, wiping the sweat from his forehead. He muttered quietly: "Even with a one‑tenth success rate, he managed to be the lucky one. This is the third successful specimen; it seems our plan finally made progress."

A satisfied smile appeared on Instructor Ge Lei's face, and he then turned and left the basement.

Robin's success meant the Round Table Council's plan had moved forward another step.

However, Robin was not an easy person to control.

The fact that he could flee from the Black Forest to the Southern Province and then to the East proved his capability.

"We must get him to Wo Er Te Province quickly, to avoid any side complications," Instructor Ge Lei thought, then quickened his pace.

Several days later, Robin was assigned to travel to Wo Er Te Province.

Before departure, Instructor Ge Lei sought him out and whispered a reminder: "Robin, remember your new identity—Ai Lun Wei Er Ke Wo Er Te. Once you reach Wo Er Te Province, you will be placed within Viscount Wei Er Ke's domain. Our people are there; they will help you adapt to the new identity."

Robin nodded, his tone tinged with coolness: "Understood."

Instructor Ge Lei seemed to notice Robin's wariness, gave a slight smile, and said with a hint of meaning: "Robin, I know you doubt the organization. But trust that everything we do is for the kingdom's future. Your potential is key to our plan; we will not harm you."

Robin gave no reply, only stared coldly at Instructor Ge Lei.

Instructor Ge Lei's words could not be fully trusted.

After leaving the capital, Robin set out for Wo Er Te Province.

Consequently, he had never once toured the prosperous capital.

All the way, he stayed vigilant, using the Spirit Snake Breathing Method to sharpen his agility and perception, avoiding any possible enemies.

After a few days, Robin finally arrived in Wo Er Te Province.

Viscount Wei Er Ke's domain lay in the western part of the province, a fertile land.

Following Instructor Ge Lei's instructions, Robin came to Viscount Wei Er Ke's manor.

At the manor's gate stood two armored guards; upon seeing Robin, they gave a slight nod and then opened the great doors.

"Young Master Allen, welcome home," one guard whispered.

Robin felt a chill, realizing his new identity was now official. He nodded and stepped into the manor.

The manor's interior was lavishly decorated, every corner exuding aristocratic grandeur.

Robin was taken to a spacious room, fully equipped, even containing a small training chamber.

"Young Master Allen, this is your room. Should you need anything, feel free to command the servants," a middle‑aged man with a butler's bearing whispered.

Robin nodded, gaining a deeper understanding of Viscount Wei Er Ke's influence.

His current status was entirely different; he must quickly adapt to the new environment.

That evening, Robin sat on the bed, closed his eyes, and began to practice the Dragon Devouring Breathing Method.

He felt the Life Force and Magic Power within him still abundant, and the bloodline transfer seemed to have no effect on his strength.

He also noticed that some unfamiliar power seemed to have been added to his bloodline, a subtle change he felt.

"Is this the Wei Er Ke family's bloodline power?" Robin muttered, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes.

He must quickly discern this power's function, or the Round Table Council will eventually exploit it.

In the manor's most luxurious room, Viscount Wei Er Ke sat in an exquisitely carved armchair, a glass of red wine in hand, his expression somewhat complex.

His wife, Viscountess Wei Er Ke, sat on the opposite sofa, her face sullen, clearly extremely displeased with the news she had just heard.

"You mean that young man named Allen... is your illegitimate son?" the Viscountess's voice carried a restrained anger, her fingers tightly gripping the hem of her dress, knuckles paling slightly.

"Yes, Mei Li Ta. I never told you because I didn't want to hurt you. It was a drunken indiscretion I had years ago in the capital... I don't even remember what that woman looked like. Only recently did I learn she gave birth to this child, and she has already passed away."

Viscountess Wei Er Ke's face grew even more sour; she stared coldly at Viscount Wei Er Ke, her tone laced with sarcasm: "So now you intend to bring this illegitimate son home, making him a member of the Wei Er Ke family?"

(End of Chapter)