Despite being smiling at Edward's "request", Lady Angelica granted him. Sir Leonardo, who was standing on the sidelines, glanced at Edward with some regret - in the Kingdom of Turin, the generosity of the Minest family was as well known as their wealth, and it was a pity that a mere sword was rewarded.

"You've always been an eye-opener, you little squire. Madame's gentle smile was still a little distressed, and she sighed a little and got up: "But since this is your request, then as a master, of course I will not refuse such a reward you deserve." ”

With that, Lady Angelica beckoned to Edward, then turned and walked towards the carriage. Sir Lawrence and Leonardo, the Sacred Tree Knight, who were standing on the side, left very "interestingly", leaving only Edward to get up from the ground with a chuckle, as if he was really happy to follow his wife.

Edward hated taking risks in such senseless matters, not to mention that the lady had been planning to kill herself some time ago, what if the so-called "reward" was a trap she had set again?

And what he really wanted, it wasn't something the lady could give - at least now Edward had only one goal - to become a Knighthood of the Sacred Tree, nothing more. And the "reward" that Mrs. Angelica can take out now is not rich enough to make her change her mind.

A maid stepped out of the carriage with a long wooden box in her hand. Lady Angelica gently opened the lid and took a delicate knight's sword out of it and placed it in front of Edward.

"This was originally forged by the best blacksmith in the castle in Seahorse Harbor, the territory of the Minest family, half a year ago, and even spent a lot of money to hire a Dominic alchemist to assist. Lady Angelica smiled a little playfully, "It's strange to say that although this group of people is an outright heretic, they have a skill that even the followers of the Radiant Cross do not have. ”

"The glory of the Radiant Cross shines on the good and on the wicked—they are but pitiful wretched men, who are beneath the light and do not know it. Having spent a long time with Weber, Edward was also comfortable with these sentences from the "Glorious Proverbs": "That's why we have to convert them with the sword and the scriptures." ”

"You're a devout believer, little squire. Not knowing whether it was sarcasm or appreciation, Lady Angelica smiled and handed over the long sword: "You can take it out and try it." ”

"That's rude. The black-haired boy gave a slight greeting and touched the sword with both hands—the simple black scabbard was not too fancy, only the bottom and sheath were slightly decorated, the milky ivory hilt and scabbard formed a cross, and at the end of the hilt was a brilliant cross in sterling silver, encrusted with a ruby.

The right hand gently held the hilt of the sword, the sharp sword body flowed out of the sheath like flowing water, and although the smooth and sharp blade like a mirror looked heavy, it was unexpectedly a little light in the hand, and the blade was slightly narrow, but it looked cold and almost could not see the reflection, which was obviously a fierce killing weapon.

"The alchemist told me that he had added some special materials and spells to forge this sword, so that the liquid could not stay on the sword, and it would never reflect light, so it would not need to be maintained by you on a daily basis, and the sword would not be damp and rusty. Lady Angelica whispered, "I think such a sharp blade is enough to set off your merits." ”

"May I ask who the original owner of this sword was?" Edward was not stupid enough to be that kind of Cheng dù, such a valuable knight's sword must have been forged by someone else, or for someone - at least not himself: "If the question is not too abrupt." ”

"This sword was originally a custom-made weapon for Alan's brother, Sir Serra Kwyn, and was intended to be given to him at his wedding. Lady Angelica's expression showed neither joy nor the slightest sadness: "But Ser Serra is dead, so the sword is yours now." ”

"The Minests never skimp on any reward, and you deserve it. As she spoke, Madame beckoned to the servants beside her to leave, leaving only herself and Edward beside the carriage.

Edward silently put away his sword, and it was evident that the noble lady had called her over alone, and that there was something else to do—otherwise there was no need to avoid Sir Lawrence and Sir Leonardo.

Lady Angelica looked at the little squire in front of her, who looked very down, but had a calm face, and her eyes revealed a complicated expression: "But I think the reward you hope for is definitely not just a sword. Sue me, little squire, what exactly do you want?"

"I don't understand what you mean. Edward didn't intend to answer, this kind of question was too easy to reveal his intentions, and he didn't plan to talk to the lady for the time being: "Or can you say it in more detail?"

"I think I've been detailed enough - you're a clever fellow, but not as smart as you think!" Lady Angelica, with a slightly angry face, glared at him, "You lied with that fool Tassel about Tormund dying in rebellion - I can't believe it even if I lose my mind!"

"If you want to keep yourself from being discovered, don't be too conspicuous - your natural arrogance and self-righteousness are the greatest original sin, and it seems that you have no intention of hiding it. Lady Angelica stared into Edward's eyes as calm as obsidian: "You killed Tormond, you are not allowed to deny it." ”

"If that's what you really think, then why did you let me live until now?" Edward breathed a sigh of relief, as if the other party hadn't been able to think of what had happened before, "And he didn't debunk that lie." ”

"Because that would be an embarrassment to a lot of people, and I won't allow Tormond's death to become a stain on me. When Mrs. Angelica said this, her expression was flat as if it were taken for granted: "In any case, you can be regarded as protecting Alan from harm, I said that I would reward those who have merit, and I will not be stingy." ”

"So I have to wonder why you are so dedicated to protecting Alan, and you can come up with many reasons, and I believe that I will not hesitate to believe that you are a good and loyal squire. Mrs. Angelica sneered and shook her head slightly: "So I don't listen." ”

"What do you think is the reason?" Edward also sneered in his heart, but his expression was still as calm as a lake: "Do I have the honor to know?"

"Don't play stupid little squire, I'm a woman, and a very successful woman, and I know what a man's eyes look like when he looks at a woman. Lady Angelica's words revealed pride and coldness: "Alan's true identity, you actually found out a long time ago, right?"

Edward was silent, and Mrs. Angelica, who saw him like this, was even more convinced in her heart, and her tone was even more indifferent: "If you find out, you should understand how important Alan is to me, so important that I can let you die without a place to bury, chop you into a pile of mud, and hang your head on the lighthouse in Maple Leaf Harbor!"

"I think I'll use it a little bit to keep you from getting angry and cutting off my head. Edward smiled a little self-deprecatingly, and there was not even a hint of fear in his eyes—it was the kind of thing that made Lady Angelica feel uncomfortable every time she saw it.

"So, you've got to give me a reason not to cut off your head, and it's going to have to be good enough. Madame's face was gloomy: "Sue me, what do you want?"

"I'm just a squire, and all I want is to inherit the title of Knight of the Sacred Tree from my knight master, Sir Thernier Gombray, and that's it. So far, all Edward can tell her is the truth: "I don't have so much luxury, and I swear to you in the name of the Radiant Cross, that's my only goal now." ”

“...... All right. Lady Angelica had no choice, and she could only hope that the little squire really thought so, but there was still a lot of doubt in her eyes: "If that is the case, I can allow you to leave and return to the Knights of the Sacred Tree with that Sir Leonardo Cambrai." ”

"But...... As a prerequisite for this forgiveness, you are not allowed to contact Alan too much, do you hear?!" It was the first time that Edward had heard the murderous intent from this lady's words, and the coldness in his eyes was absolutely genuine: "Don't instill in her those weird and blasphemous thoughts of yours again, or I can let you die here at any time!"

Such "magnanimity", of course, Edward had no reason to refuse, and bent down to salute Lady Angelica: "I respectfully obey your orders, my honorable lady. ”

If anything, Edward considered himself lucky—the lady was apparently more concerned about her daughter than about the "truth" about the wizard of Aiden, and if she had calmed down a little now, she would have realized that the so-called "truth" was actually in her own words.

As Sir Lawrence said - there were no witnesses, the wizard was dead, and the only person who knew about it was Edward himself, so what Edward said was the "truth" of the matter.

Walking away from Lady Angelica's side, Edward looked appreciatively at the brand-new knight's sword at his waist, and muttered to himself with a slight smile.

"Really, really, so lucky. ”