Went to Strange Rock City through the hidden jungle path, and sure enough, I ran into the Knights of Strange Rock City who came to check on the situation. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info

The number of people in the team is about fifty, and there are ten knights with the strength of third-level warriors, and the rest are all second-level warriors.

Completely different from the patrol knights in the city, the armor worn by these knights is expensive enchanted armor, and even the weapons used are also enchanted weapons.

The knights' horses stopped in front of Leo and Lindsay, whose appearance was unclear due to the helmets he was wearing.

"Please stay with the two of you, we are the First Knights of Strange Rock City, and we want to ask about the situation of the hidden jungle."

The knight, who exuded the fluctuations of a third-level warrior, turned over and dismounted, approaching the two in a gentle tone.

"The Altai camp in the hidden jungle has been attacked, and the attackers..."

Leo said patiently, only to find that the knight in front of him seemed to be stunned, looking directly at his face.

"You are Mr. Leo of the Altai Mercenary Regiment?"

The people of Strange Rock City are not unfamiliar with the name Leo, but the general public may not recognize Leo, but these knights of the First Knights are different.

Previously, when Leo accompanied Mark May to the martial arts arena of the main palace of Qiyan City for a strength test, the scene where he overwhelmed Mike with absolute momentum left a deep impression on the hearts of the young knights who were watching.

Even the knights, who didn't have time to see Leo's true face at that time, came to the recruitment meeting to see Leo's appearance when they heard that the Altai Chamber of Commerce was openly recruiting adventurers in Strange Rock City.

His slight fame in Strange Rock City helped.

"Well, yes."

Unexpectedly, the knight in front of him actually knew him, and Leo was a little surprised.

"Then please come back to Strange Rock City with us."

The knight was silent for a moment, then abruptly speaking.

The knights behind him did not say anything after hearing this, calmly staring at the scenery ahead, as if indifferent to everything.

Trying to guess the knight's intentions from the actions of the others, Leo frowned.

"The Knights don't need an investigation, we don't need an escort."

Unwittingly, Leo sensed that the knights seemed to have an intention to escort them.

Nala Cook: They should be in Strange Rock City, and if the city lord really knows what happened, his first reaction may be to take the information from the person in the know.

The nature of the demonic attack is vile, and the relationship between light and darkness is intricate.

If you are obediently sent back by the Knights, you may be involved in this troublesome matter, and it will be difficult to leave Qiyan City at that time.

Feeling the feeling of oppression coming from Leo's body, the knight's face turned white under the helmet, and the scene of Mike's fiasco resurfaced in front of him.

Subconsciously, he and the knights behind him touched their swords in their hands, and this action made Leo's momentum stronger.

"You're mistaken, we of the First Knights don't mean to do it."

Although he was confident that the First Knights would not be knocked down by Leo, if Leo insisted on escaping, he would not be able to stop him, so he slowed down his tone.

"The cause of the attack on the Altai camp is still under investigation, and we just hope that you will cooperate with our investigation."

"Strange Rock City will not wronged any innocent person, and likewise, it will not miss any suspicious person."

Putting down the hand that had become a little stiff when he touched the sword, the knight said slowly.

"Nala Cook, didn't they get to the city?"

Leo's brow furrowed even tighter, and he didn't know if it was an illusion, he thought that the knights in front of him had completely failed to understand the essence of the matter.

It's not a question of suspicion or not, it's unprecedented, an attack from a demon.

At this time, instead of stepping up to collect clues about demonic activities, he even focused on them?

"They are survivors except you, and to be honest, they returned to the city with their wounds all over, and everyone was taken aback."

"But—"

The knight's voice suddenly deepened, and his sharp tone was pointed at Leo like a sharp sword.

"To disguise the reason for the attack on the Altai camp with demons is completely fooling our Knights."

As soon as the conversation changed, his tone relaxed, as if he was telling a joke.

"You may not know as an outsider, my father joined the First Knights decades ago, and participated in several monster cleanup operations in the surrounding forests, although he has not penetrated into the unknown area, but he can definitely guarantee that there is no sign of monster activity in the Forest of Servants, the Forest of Ruins, and the Hidden Jungle."

"Besides, the demon is only used to scare children who refuse to sleep, don't you think that the demon ran out of the fairy tale and attacked the Altai camp?"

As soon as these words came out, the knights behind him were all holding back a smile.

“・・・”

Leo's frown loosened, and he calmly stared at the knight in front of him.

"Yes, you think it's ridiculous, too. So, in order to get to the bottom of the matter, please go back with us. ”

"I know you're strong, but to be on the safe side, we're temporarily abandoning our mission to investigate the Altai camp until you reach Strange Rock City safely."

The knight said unhurriedly in a tone that seemed to see through Leo, and his face under the helmet was no longer as pale as before, and became radiant.

He was proud that he had suppressed Leo in words, yes, for the sake of the justice of Strange Rock City, he could be so courageous.

"What about Nala Cook?"

Leo glanced at the knights around him and asked leisurely, while stopping Lindsay who wanted to speak up.

"We won't detain you if you're willing to cooperate."

"Although he is an excellent mercenary of the Astai Kingdom, everyone is equal in front of the laws of Strange Rock City."

"One more word of advice, the Altai Chamber of Commerce and Qiyan City have jointly applied to the Astai State for the right to deal with it at this time, and if you disobey the arrest of the First Knights, as long as you are in the territory of the Astai Kingdom, you will be wanted endlessly."

The knight's voice slowly rose up, and Leo's silence swelled his confidence.

Nara Cook and Angela are injured and return to Strange Rock City to be treated not properly, but instead become suspects and are likely to be locked up.

Mark May and the resigned Knight Chief of Strange Rock City, Mike, are nowhere to be found, the two Imperial Mercenary Groups are almost wiped out, and the team of adventurers of 200 people is dead, which does not convince Strange Rock City and the Altai Chamber of Commerce of the fact that the demons are coming, but makes their suspicion and vigilance of the survivors even more serious.

Idiot.

Leo sighed inwardly and dismissed the idea of fighting.

The fact that the First Knights did not want them on charges shows that there is still room for the matter, and presumably the Qiyan City and the Altai Chamber of Commerce do not know much about this matter, so they dare not act rashly.

"Then you come with me, and this one will be taken away by Qiluye."

Seeing that Leo did not resist, the knight said happily, and at the same time, a tall knight walked out behind him, and his thick arms stretched out to Lindsay.

“・・・”

Lindsay's face turned white, and she took a step back in fear.

A chill came from the side, and the knight who stretched out his hand withdrew his hand in horror, looking at Leo in fear.

It was a terrifying look.

The knight looked at Qiluye beside him with a puzzled look, he was as tall as a wild bear, and his courage had always been the biggest one in the Knights, why was he so cowardly at this moment?

"Mr. Leo, if I'm not mistaken, this young lady next to you should be Miss Lindsay who caused trouble in the tavern a few days ago."

"Although nominally you have ransomed her from the Altai Chamber of Commerce, the termination of the contract must be certified by the Altai Chamber of Commerce and the Qiyan City Association, and before that, we have the right to bring her back to the Altai Chamber of Commerce."

The knight said in a tactful tone, and Lindsay gripped Leo's hand tighter.

"Please cooperate, Mr. Leo."

Seeing Leo's slow movement, the knight frowned.

"I see."

Leo was silent for a long time, and finally spoke.

Hearing Leo's agreed, the knight breathed a sigh of relief and showed a really good expression, while Lindsay, who was beside her, couldn't stop trembling and looked at the approaching knight with disbelief.

Sure enough, there is no one who would not be afraid of being wanted by the entire country of Astaire, and Leo's decision at the moment, although helpless, is actually wise.

Will Mr. Leo deal with Strange Rock City and the Altai Chamber of Commerce in the future, and wait for an opportunity to rescue him?

However, no one knows better than himself what the Altai Chamber of Commerce is doing.

"Thank you."

Lindsay whispered in a voice that she couldn't even hear, quietly let go of Leo's hand, and walked towards the knights' ranks.

"It's not your style."

Watching Lindsay's figure disappear into the Cavaliers, Iros followed Leo who walked to the other end and said calmly.

"Do you think I should take her with me?"

Leo responded to Iros with the same calm, who looked confused.

The "she" in the words obviously refers to Lindsay, but what is the meaning of such a question?

"What do you mean?"

"If I really want to achieve my goal, I shouldn't get involved in so much trouble. I shouldn't have saved Lindsay, or I'd be on my way to the Imperial Capital at this moment. ”

The Sweet Fruit Chamber of Commerce had gone to the Imperial Capital of Astaire a few days earlier, and Leo would have been with them.

"I always feel like I'm too lenient and always doing stupid things-"

"So, you've decided to leave everything behind and head to the Imperial Capital of Astaire?"

Iros frowned, his actions at the moment seemed to be a remedy, but in fact he gave up halfway.

It's just that this incident was like a whirlpool, and she could feel Leo's thoughts of worrying deeper and deeper.

"- No, you're wrong."

Leo snorted, then said as an add.

"Stopping the squandering of power is not the same as limiting it."

"I've misunderstood the essence of it in the past."

"I want to ask myself first, and I've got the answer now."

The voice flowing in his heart stopped abruptly, Iros's pupils shrank, and Leo slowly clenched the [Fluorescent Sword] in his hand.

"What the hell are you thinking—"

Iros tried to stop it, but saw the bright colors in his eyes.

"I'm going to take her to Snow Country."