Don Quixote?

Gaudus had heard the name, not in the novel, but in the game.

He was an aging knight who began his military service at a young age, participated in more than 100 battles, large and small, and witnessed the expansion of the territory of the Count of Savoy from 2 to 5 viscounts, covering almost the entire Savoy region. And he himself has also made great achievements, but he has only become a small knight who has been decorated, and he cannot be hereditary.

This is a guy who only has swords and glory in his head, and has been fighting all his life. In times of war, he fought against the natives and rebels of the Savoy region, and in peacetime he fought rivals in the arena... Most famously, he actually fought a windmill and even cut off the blades!

However, in countless battles, he did not know how to manage the territory, did not produce, disdained to do business, and thus did not have any income.

In the end, he lost his fiefdom, his friends, and his family.

He was accompanied only by a lame old horse and a long sword in a broken sheath.

The gatekeeper glanced at Don Quixote with disdain, his expression was indeed full of majesty, but the patches on his collar were so shabby that he looked like a proud, incompetent, and down-and-out bad old man, trying his best to defend his dignity, but unable to be respected.

The other party's contemptuous gaze deeply pierced Don Quixote's sensitive heart, he clenched the long sword in his hand, the green tendons on the back of his hand protruded one by one, and an iron-blooded murderous aura that had been trained in the sea of corpses and blood gushed out, and for a moment, he had the urge to draw the sword!

However, although he was arrogant, he was by no means insane, a whole formation of armored infantry watched him, and at least 10 crossbows were on the city walls at all times... Although he could guarantee that he would be able to kill all the people standing in front of him, he could not guarantee that he would not be seriously injured.

Even if he could get out of it, there was more than just a pair of eyes to see his face... From now on, he will be an enemy of the kingdom of Savoy.

Life and dignity are not a difficult choice to make.

"Damn, it's taxes again!"

Faced with Don Quixote's gloomy and cold gaze, the soldier guarding the gate suddenly shivered, and he couldn't help but take a step back, subconsciously wanting to retreat, but the pride of duty and being a soldier suppressed his fearful thoughts. He straightened up and reluctantly said, "Whoever wants to enter Turin must pay... One... One gold coin. ”

At this time, a young man with long silver-gray hair walked up to the soldier guarding the gate, handed over 4 gold coins, and said lightly: "This is our entrance fee to the city, and the extra money is given to you by Lord Donji." ”

That young man was none other than Gaudus.

The gatekeeper looked at Gauldos in disbelief, then noticed Alice following closely behind, and asked suspiciously, "You... Be? ”

"I'm Donji-sama... Financial advisors. ”

When he saw this scene, Don Quixote's expression seemed to be less solemn. He let go of his grip on the hilt of his sword and said, "Can I enter?" ”

The soldier at the gate accepted the gold coin, nodded, and the soldiers behind him immediately put away their swords and shields and moved out of the way.

In this way, the three entered Turin together.

"Stop."

Gaudus turned his head, looked at Don Quixote, and asked, "What's wrong?" ”

Don Quixote walked up to Gados step by step, was silent for a moment, and then said, "I smell... The breath of magic... Are you a magician? ”

Gauldos nodded.

Don Quixote frowned, hesitated for a long time, then crossed his hands in front of his chest, made a standard Savoy etiquette, and said, "Hello, magician... Enchanter... Mr. ”

It seemed that it took all his strength to spit out the word sir and show due respect to Gaudos. And the reason why he is so polite is mostly because of his identity as a magician.

Secondly, it was also because he paid 1 gold for himself to enter the city, saving his due face as a decorated knight.

Gaudus nodded, returned the salute, and said, "The people of Savoy have a tradition of helping each other, I have heard of your deeds, Mr. Don Ji, you once risked your life on the battlefield to save a group of comrades who were surrounded by regiments, and were seriously wounded in the process of breaking out, which deserves my respect, and does not need to be thanked." ”

Don Quixote was not good at words, and he was glad that Gados had revealed his soon-to-be-forgotten glorious deeds, but he did not know how to express his joy, but looked at the expressionless young man, and the more he looked at it, the more pleasing it became.

"My name is Don Quixote... Uh, I forgot you already know my name. ”

Gao Duosi bowed his head slightly, and said, "My name is Gao Duosi?" Rodriguez, it's a pleasure to meet you. ”

"I know you're a knight, and it's rare to be able to master the art of riding, and I love it, but..."

Gaudorf paused, and said with some regret, "But you also know that the Savoy region is rich in low hills, but not vast plains. With the exception of Turin, there isn't a decent horse farm, so... I haven't been able to master the essentials of riding. ”

Don Quixote smiled for the first time, and with the shaking of his facial muscles, his two signature mustaches still trembled and trembled, which looked extremely funny. He happily said, "If you're interested, I can teach you how to ride." ”

Gaudos nodded, that was actually his purpose.

Mounts, this is not just the exclusive domain of knights, if a mage can have a mount, it is tantamount to a tiger with wings.

Like what... A dragon.

Imagination is beautiful, reality is cruel. The more powerful the mount, the more skillful it is to ride.

Gaudus is not without ambition, he once had an undead wyvern... In the game, of course.

How fascinating is it to be free to ride the skies? Once you have this experience, you will never forget it. However, now that he was starting from scratch and knew nothing about horsemanship, he had to learn it all over again.

And Don Quixote is the most suitable teacher.

"If it's your guidance, it wouldn't be great, I think my riding skills will definitely improve quickly. However, there is one more thing that needs your help. ”

"What?"

Don Quixote didn't understand what he could do other than horsemanship, and that Gados, as a mage, couldn't do.

Gao Duos patted Alice on the shoulder behind him and replied directly, "This is... My sister, Alice. She wants to join the Knights Hospitaller of the Dawn, but she can only ride simply, and in order to pass the Knights' exams, she has a lot to learn...

I hope you can teach her, teach her the knowledge, skills, and abilities you need to be a knight, please. ”

After Gauldos finished speaking, he bowed deeply, and Alice looked at Gados, shook her head in a panic, and said, "Don't be like this, Gauldos... Brother. ”

Don Quixote looked at Alice, who was beautiful and weak on the outside, and instinctively wanted to refuse, but when the words came to his lips, he swallowed hard. He is a proud man, and his words must not be changed easily, so he needs to think carefully.

Soon, he looked at Alice's hand holding the Returnfire Cross Infantry Sword.

"Your name is Alice, isn't it? Come here, let me see your hands. ”

Alice was stunned and reached out to Don Quixote.

Don Quixote unfolded Alice's palm, and it was clear that her hands were covered with calluses, both old and new.

This is clearly a trace of the constant swing of the sword.

"Alice, you want to join the Knights Hospitaller of the Dawn and become a knight, right?"

Alice hesitated, then nodded firmly.

"Well, let me ask you, do you know the eight tenets and nine rules of knighthood?"

“… I'm so sorry. I..."

"The Eight Creeds of Knights: Humility, Honesty, Mercy, Valor, Justice, Sacrifice, Honor, and Spirit."

"Yes, no matter what, as a knight, we still need to keep in mind the nine rules..."

"I will always be kind to the weak."

"We will also face strong enemies bravely."

"I will always examine and wash away the dirt of my spirit."

"They will also keep the sword out for the unarmed."

"I will reach out to everyone who asks for help."

"It will never stain the flesh and soul of the innocent."

"Brothers and sisters, help each other."

"Colleagues and friends, learn from each other."

"Wives and husbands, unswerving unto death."

A flash of warmth flashed in Don Quixote's eyes, but he soon regained his calm and majesty. He looked Alice in the eye and asked solemnly:

"Remember this passage, remember it, tell me, can you practice it with your life?"

This time, Alice's eyes were not at a loss, her eyes were blazing, and she replied firmly without hesitation: "I will..."

She said another silent sentence in her heart...

"Wife, husband... To death... Unswerving..."