When the sky was gray, Irene had already left the Lion King Capital more than ten kilometers away with a large army.

Stretches of troops walked across the land.

People from the villages along the way came out of their homes to watch. There were women with children in their arms, and elderly people on crutches. They all just watched quietly. There was no expression, no sound, but the gaze was enough to make every soldier unable to raise his head.

After half a year, the Baicheng Group finally evacuated the Lion King Capital on all fronts, although the number of their troops had doubled compared to before, there was a feeling of defeat and return, and everyone was dejected.

"Why are we just leaving? There are so many of us that we can completely control the lion king. ”

"Because the Paladins do not allow us to use violence against the population. ”

"Are those the people? they've all thrown stones at the paladins, and you have to tolerate them?"

"Just kill a few of them, and they'll be absolutely quiet!"

"Shut up! We are the Paladin's army! This is not something we should discuss! The Paladins will do whatever they say!"

"Yes~" the soldiers replied reluctantly, their voices lengthened.

Everyone is depressed because they have lost a war that they can not lose under normal logic.

Bob, who was sitting behind Kalma, blinked and asked Irene, "Will we ever come back?"

"I don't know. Irene replied softly, "Are you reluctant?"

Bob blinked his eyes and looked in the direction of the Lion King Capital, and said hesitantly: "The tombs of my brothers are all in the Lion King Capital, and I am afraid that no one will give them flowers in the future." ”

As he spoke, he seemed to have thought of something, and hurriedly put on a childish smile and changed his words: "However, I am also very happy to be able to go to Baicheng." It's true. I am a servant of the paladin, and I should go wherever the paladin goes. ”

Irene gently touched his head.

"Don't you want the throne?"

"I don't want to. Bob shook his head and said, "Paladins never covet power. ”

Irene smiled with relief.

......

The sun was setting obliquely, shining on the dense woods.

Gray rode far away. In addition to his own horse, he also led Andrew's horse.

From afar, Gray couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, because he saw that Shelley had returned to his original state.

In the distance, Shelley was also stunned for a moment, because she saw Andrew, who was sitting on a horse behind Gray with his hands tied. At a glance, he recognized that the other party was the blood spirit who forced him to drink the potion.

"Your curse is lifted (are you alright)?"

The two of them asked almost at the same time, and they were both stunned.

Andrew behind him rolled his eyes and said, "The potion is only useful at night, and it will automatically return to its original state during the day." ”

"Why did you use such a strange potion?" Vivien asked Andrew in her mind.

"Because the moment of change is the most shocking, in case it doesn't work out once, change it a few times, it's good for us. ”

"You should make a potion that only demons can unlock, then it will be exciting!"

"If I could make a potion that only demons can unravel, you wouldn't have taken it down. Andrew replied dejectedly.

Gray let go of the reins and dismounted.

Shelley flew into Gray's arms and hugged Gray tightly. With his face against the cold armor, he smiled sweetly with his eyes closed, but there was a feeling of warmth.

The two little vampires next to them sighed helplessly.

Gray took out the antidote given by Catherine: "Drink this, and it won't change in the future." ”

"Hey, I thought I wouldn't change in the future, and I still have to drink medicine......" Shelley looked embarrassed, but still took the bottle. When the lid was removed, a pungent smell immediately emanated. Shelley's eyebrows furrowed even tighter: "Can you not drink it?"

"No, it won't change until you drink it. Gray replied.

"Okay. Shelley took a deep breath, pinched his nose and gulped. After drinking, he stuck out his tongue vigorously.

"How's it going?" asked Gray.

"That's it...... Spicy, so spicy. Shelley said aggrievedly, and then somehow, suddenly smiled, and hugged him again: "But it doesn't matter, you give it, no matter how bad it is, I will drink it." I also drink poison. ”

"Is that all right?" asked Gray Katherine.

"That's it. Catherine's voice rang in Gray's head.

Under the morning sun, riding horses, they were in a group...... I don't know exactly how many people there were, anyway, four horses. The four horses began to stagger south. Andrew is undoubtedly in the worst mood of all.

"Why are you tying him up?" said Shelley, sitting in front of Greymar, in a whisper, "I mean, why don't you find a place to throw him away?"

"Because he said he wanted to be my servant, but I didn't trust him very much. Gray replied.

"Ahh

"Hey, hey, what are you talking about? You call me a disgusting guy?" Andrew was angry.

"Isn't it?" said Shelley, his eyes round, and Andrew-for-tat.

"Well, I am, I am. Feel free to do so. Helplessly, Andrew had to turn his face away and not look at her.

As a beautiful man of the blood elf clan, it was the first time he had been said by a human woman. Obviously, there is something wrong with this woman's aesthetics.

Giving Andrew a blank look, Shelley whispered to Gray, "Where are we going now?"

"Back to White City. I've ordered Carl to escort everyone back to White City. Let's all go back to White City together and take Bob with us. ”

"It's okay, the Lion King is not a good place, and I don't want to come again. ”

"The main reason is that I haven't reformed well. ”

"It's not your fault, it's that those people are stupid. Shelley pouted and said indignantly, "Those guys actually threw stones at you." ”

"Can't blame them, it's my fault. The Holy Spirit never complains about the stupidity of his people, does he? If they don't understand, we should educate them, not complain or ridicule. It was my failure to do a good job that led to this result. However, with this experience, I will be more cautious next time, and I will definitely not have any more problems. ”

"And next time......" Shelley was shocked.

"Progress is always made from failure, and we shouldn't let setbacks get in our way. As long as we don't give up, we haven't failed, have we?"

"Okay......"

Looking at the rising sun, Gray whispered, "But before that, I have to find a way to solve the food problem." It was my mistake, and I can't ignore it anyway. The Holy Spirit will not leave humanity, and neither will I leave them. The retreat is only temporary, we will go back to White City first, and then I will send envoys to the countries to find a way to get them to support food and tide them over. ”

"Thou hast sent nations to ...... Can I follow?" asked Shelley, whispering with wide eyes.

"It's a long way to go, it's going to be hard. ”

"I'm not afraid of hard work, I'm afraid of ...... I'm afraid you'll be abducted. Shelley puffed up and said, "The kings of all countries must be full of little prodigal hooves who want to hook up with you." It's horrible, I've got to stay by your side. Otherwise, I won't even be able to sleep. ”

"Okay. Gray said helplessly: "That...... I'll take you with me. However, the road will be long, so you have to be prepared. ”

"With you, I'm not afraid of anything!" Shelley nodded excitedly and hugged Gray tightly.

The morning sun shone obliquely, dispelling the darkness and the coldness of the night.

Everything is like reincarnation, and after despair, there is hope, and a new beginning. There are always ups and downs in life, and the point is, don't give up, right?

The only one who can defeat himself is himself. At least that's what Gray thinks.

......

At this moment, there are many others who are also facing the alternation of despair and hope. For example, the author of our "Knight's Guide to Becoming a Talent".

The lion king, who had been crazy all night, was still crazy, and the shouts of the excited inhabitants fell into the ears of the author like the murmur of a demon.

Sitting at his desk, looking at the thick stack of manuscripts, he wanted to cry without tears.

"Damn, what should I do? The paladin has such a bad reputation now, no one will buy his books. Maybe you'll be beaten up for selling his books...... If you want to get the final payment from the king, you will definitely not be able to. Did I write a book for nothing?" he scratched his scalp, his already unkempt hair even more unkempt.

"Wait! Maybe I can do this and make the paladin ugly! Anyway, it's the story of the Lich Knight, as long as I revise it!" In a flash of inspiration, the author screamed excitedly: "I have interspersed the deeds of the paladin one by one and turned it into a novel that implies that the paladin is a lich! This will surely be bought by the reader, maybe I will win a prize or two, and the king will be willing to pay the final payment! Hahahaha, I am such a genius! I must be able to sell it!

The small room was filled with the author's wicked laughter, and the unscrupulous author began to create again.

......

Of course, there are also people whose despair is really despair, such as His Majesty the King.

The doors of the treasury slowly opened, and Benedict II stared at the empty treasury in amazement. Oh, and not counting space, after all, there are two gold bars left. However, there are only two of them.

"Where is my money? Where does my money go?"

"Your Majesty, your money has been given to the poor by the Paladins. ”

"In just a few months, he has used up my Sharp family's savings for hundreds of years?"

"Although I hate to say so, but Your Majesty, unfortunately, yes, it is so. But don't worry, we still have a huge surplus, but unfortunately you have promised to give the monthly surplus to the poor as well. ”

Benedict II stepped back step by step, his expression a little dazed.

"Don't be afraid, we still have the land of the royal family, and we have land rent! I can use the land rent to recruit the army! When the time comes, I don't have the final say on how to change the decree?"

"But...... Your Majesty. The court steward said embarrassedly, "All the royal lands have been given to the poor by the paladins." ”

"And what else do I have now?"

"Uh...... And the Lion Palace? Maybe we can turn the Lion Palace into a hotel or an attraction?"

With a "snap", Benedict II slapped the court governor in the face: "Get out of ——!"

......

Anyway, that's how it goes.

In June 10754, exactly one year after Gray's arrival on the surface world, Isaac ended his brief period of paladins and returned to royal power with the departure of the White City Collective. The crisis in the Holy See seems to have been lifted all at once.

Of course, it just seems to be.

The waves of history roll in, with the noise, with mockery.

Paladin Gray is growing, and the divine seed has sprouted. And this is perhaps even more terrible than evil for the Holy See, which also symbolizes holiness.

A new crisis has crept in.