"There are about sixty silver coins here, I think there should be enough for you on the road. Lady Angelica smiled and put the money bag in her hand on the table, and looked at Edward who looked in front of her with some regret: "Are you really going to leave so soon, Alan will definitely be very sorry." ”

"I'm sorry, but my mission doesn't allow me to stay any longer. Still an incomparably peaceful garden, Edward stood respectfully in front of his wife, as if he really felt a little helpless: "My master, Sir Tornier, has heroically returned to the Starry Sky at The Hague Castle, and I must return his ring to the headquarters of the Knights of the Sacred Tree." ”

If I stay any longer, how can you have a chance to do it, my dear Lady Angelica?, Edward, with his head bowed and a solemn expression, could not help but sneer inwardly. It no longer means anything to stay in this Hague Castle, and the plan for now should be to inherit the title of Sir Tornier and get rid of the status of a squire.

Edward was actually quite looking forward to the lady in front of him, but he was already a little disgusted and continued to wait. It's better to just make a break and see what the other party will do.

"Then you deserve a reward for your faithful service over the past two days. Lady Angelica gently took out a delicate turquoise pin from her clothes, and her eyes flowed without a trace of fireworks: "Kneel, squire." ”

"You are a child who has been blessed with the Radiant Cross, and you should repay your faith with more devotion. Madame was almost entirely in Edward's arms, and gently buttoned the pin to the collar for him: "Wholeheartedly." ”

Bright red lips swayed in front of his eyes, mixed with endless seduction, as if to ignite endless heat, the loose collar could not stop his vision, the full shape, the seductive fragrance, the grace that only ripe fruit can have.

"I have already booked a boat for you, and you will depart this evening—this qiē is the reward for your faithful service. Seeing that Edward was still kneeling there, his head bowed and silent, a look of dazed and stunned, a trace of disdain flashed in the eyes of the proud Lady Angelica, mixed with a lot of smug color.

"I am ashamed of your kindness and generosity, Lady Angelica. Edward slowly raised his head and bowed down very calmly, "It is also my honor to be able to serve you and Sir Allen. ”

"Mother!" said a bright and clear voice from outside the garden, and Allen, who still had a sword at his waist, walked briskly from outside, with a dark black cloak on his right shoulder, as if he was a little anxious.

Edward looked back, and Allen, who was staring at him, was obviously stunned, and then glared at him as if he was a little dissatisfied: "I heard that you are leaving tonight - what, did you treat you badly as a squire?"

"Alan, what a rude statement you have. Seeing her daughter's reluctant look, Mrs. Angelica frowned: "You haven't considered how inappropriate it is to say this?"

"I'm sorry, Mother. The sullen girl muttered, her hands behind her back and her little head hanging down, but she still didn't mean to give up: "Can't you let him stay for another day or two?"

That's what I'm worried about, my poor child. A kind of mother's helplessness arose in Madame's heart, but she had to explain to Alan as much as she could: "This boy Witwood is here to carry out a mission that is extremely important to him, and you will embarrass him by doing this—do you want him to break his oath?"

"It is a pleasure to be of service to you, Sir Allen. Seeing the other party's coquettish appearance, the corners of Edward's mouth couldn't help but crack a smile: "If there is still a chance, I am willing to continue." ”

"In fact...... Actually, there really is a chance. Alan's smile always made Lady Angelica's heart soften: "Wetwood is going to the capital, and you are going to visit your grandfather, Marquis Holard Minest, the king's home secretary." ”

"Really?!" Allen's expression became faster than the weather, and the sun was shining in an instant. Then she immediately thought of another possibility: "In that case, we can take this guy with us - we're all going to Turin, aren't we?"

"Absolutely not!" Madame almost blurted out, and when she saw her daughter's puzzled eyes, she hurriedly explained with a little panic: "Yes, before you go to Turin City, you have to go to another place first, and I will explain it to you when the time comes...... Uh, not now!" the smile on Madame's face was rather reluctant.

"Hmm...... Understood, Mother. ”

"Witwood must return to the capital by ship at once, and we must take a carriage -- and a servant and a gift for your grandfather. Madame gently stroked Alan's sideburns and comforted her lovingly: "But when you arrive in the capital, you will still have a chance to meet him." ”

"If the Cross of Radiance still blesses him, and still gives him that good luck. Madame's gaze swept over Edward's body, and she whispered in her heart.

"Okay, my boy, you can go pack your own things first - remember to bring only what you have to bring. After patiently persuading Alan to let her leave obediently, the lady breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Edward again: "I wish you a smooth journey, young squire, I hope you have a smooth journey, and may the Radiant Cross bless you." ”

"Thank you for your grace, and may the Radiant Cross bless you!"

The figure of the black-haired boy faded away, and Mrs. Angelica breathed a sigh of relief, and her slender right hand beckoned behind her, and a guard who was also carrying a sword hurriedly stepped forward and knelt down on one knee loyally: "What do you command?"

"Have you made a deal with our pirate friends? I'm going to make sure they're going to be in the right place at the right time, and then there's a 'very fit' accident. The proud lady didn't even look at the guard, and her voice was soft but powerful.

"In order to be able to get your father's magnanimity, they will do whatever it takes!" the guard nodded vigorously: "A great reward, and such an easy task, they simply can't refuse." ”

"Of course they can't refuse!" said Madame, a frown. The Minest family is in charge of the kingdom's fleet, which naturally makes the pirates awe-inspired, and they will not hesitate to cut open the hearts of their accomplices for the sake of an amnesty worth thousands of gold, even if they let these lowly creatures sell their souls.

The sea is always a world full of unknowns - it is always the same at all times, and even if it disappears without a trace, no one will suspect anything or be caught.

If you are really the one who is blessed by the so-called Radiant Cross, then do it again, Edward Witwood!

"Good, but I think it's better for you to take command of the operation yourself, Tormond. Madame's voice suddenly became extremely gentle, and the slender hand pressed softly on the guard's shoulder, "Make this 'accident' more perfect—I will say a few kind words for you in front of my father." ”

"A person of your power should not be condescended to a small port in the countryside, a place like Turin is more suitable for you to display your talents, you say?"

"You are the only one, honorable Lady Angelica!" the guard was surprised and delighted, and trembled with excitement: "It is my life's honor to serve you - there will be no problems, please rest assured!"

............, "So you're leaving today?"

Edward, who had just left the castle and hadn't even left the town yet, was halfway down the road when he bumped into Webb, who was carrying a bag on his back. Instead of the beautiful clergyman's garb, a plain robe of black burlap, he looked ready to go on a long journey—Edward had nothing but the steel sword behind his back and the money bag at his waist.

"What do you mean by 'also'?"

"Because I must also make a trip to the capital—I have returned that mission to the Bishop, as you said, and he has given me this glory!" Webber looked like he was about to jump to his feet, clenching his increasingly pale fist tightly: "Convey the glory of the 'miracle' to the Radiant Cross - this is the first time in the history of The Hague Castle that such a rare opportunity can be had!"

"No, maybe it's the first time that even the whole of the North has been so honored. I, I, such an ordinary little person, a commoner, have to carry such an important mission, go to the holy place of the Radiant Cross, go to the holy place to convey the ...... of the Glorious Cross" The little priest became more and more excited, and the hot tears rolled out of his eyes, and his legs went limp......

"Smack!" The silent Edward grabbed the little priest who was almost on his knees, and Webber, who was completely stunned, raised his head as if he was a little frightened, and met the black eyes that seemed to exude magic.

"You are not at all humble, and all men are equal before the Radiant Cross, whether kings or beggars - when our souls are judged in the glory of the Radiant Cross, there will be no difference in status. ”

Edward's voice became softer and softer the more he spoke, "You are now carrying the mission of the Radiant Cross, you should puff up your chest, shouldn't you?"

"Uh-huh......!" Webber, who seemed to be still excited, staggered up straight, looked at Edward cautiously, and asked softly with a twitch in his throat:

"That'...... Can I go with you?"