"That's right, in the Kutu Royal City, even if it was me, I would not dare to go all-out and would have to conserve some strength to escape."
Standing there, Chen Heng thought for a moment before coming to a realization.
Delano was a Knight from the Olis Kingdom and had close relations with the Olis Kingdom's royal family. Coming to the Kutu Royal City to participate in the Martial Tournament was most likely Prince Grith's doing.
To Olivia, he was undoubtedly an enemy.
For Delano, entering the Kutu Royal City was like entering a den of thieves; how could he dare to not hold back?
If Chen Heng was in his shoes, he would also have to hold back and conserve some strength to deal with any dangers.
From this perspective, Delano's strength was most likely not as simple as it seemed.
The reason why he had surrendered was not because he had run out of stamina but because he knew that he could not defeat Chen Heng and was afraid that he would use up too much strength.
In the blink of an eye, many thoughts flashed through Chen Heng's mind.
"Should I go tell Olivia?"
Standing there, Chen Heng thought for a moment before moving towards where Olivia was.
No matter what, Olivia was on the same side as Chen Heng, and if he was tricked, it would affect Chen Heng's development.
As long as it did not affect himself, Chen Heng was willing to do his best to help Olivia.
It was just that he had come a bit too late.
"Knight Senbang has already set off?"
Looking at Olivia, Chen Heng looked a bit confused.
Olivia's movements were even faster than he had expected.
In just a short while, she had completed most of the preparations and had Senbang prepare to kill Chen Heng.
"I know about the problem you mentioned."
Olivia only nodded in response to Chen Heng's suggestion, "I've also thought about this possibility.
But so what? "
She gave a cold smile, "No matter what, he fought with you and has used up a lot of his strength; this is an indisputable fact.
"Right now, even if he has some strength left, he might not be able to defeat Senbang.
"Moreover, there are also those 500 guards."
Hearing this, Chen Heng felt quite startled.
It seemed that she had not only sent out her last Knight, but she had also sent out 500 elite soldiers.
500 well-trained and well-equipped elite soldiers, as well as a Knight, would be quite troublesome to deal with.
Dealing with Delano, who was currently in a weakened state, should not be a problem.
Thinking to there, Chen Heng nodded and did not say anything else.
"Done."
In front of him, Olivia yawned lazily, giving off an enchanting aura.
"Great, now that Senbang has left."
Looking at Chen Heng, she said softly, "While he's gone, you can take his place and stay by my side."
As the ruler of a territory, Olivia was naturally very concerned about her safety.
In the past, there would always be a knight protecting her at all times.
Since Senbang had left, Chen Heng could take his place.
Chen Heng did not hesitate and placed a hand on his chest as he bowed, "I am willing to serve you."
"That's right."
Looking at Chen Heng, Olivia thought of something and said, "Come to think of it, long ago, I wanted to reward you and give you a territory, but I never had the opportunity.
"Now that you've won the Martial Tournament, I have a good reason."
According to past conventions, the champion of the Martial Tournament would receive great rewards.
Olivia used this reason to reward Chen Heng, and no one would be able to find any fault with it.
"I will make you Count Nardo, but it will not be easy for you to choose your territory."
Olivia continued to speak.
The desire nobles had for territory was something that ordinary people could not imagine.
Any suitable land within the Great Xia Empire already had an owner.
Olivia would not take away other nobles' land and give it to Chen Heng just for Chen Heng.
That was simply impossible.
As such, Chen Heng's territory would have to be in a rather remote place.
"It's fine."
Chen Heng slightly bowed, seeming to be quite open about this matter, "If there's no suitable place, just give me the Sordar region."
"Sordar? You want to go to the northern side? "
Hearing Chen Heng's words, Olivia could not help but feel quite surprised.
"Isn't Your Highness preparing to give a development order and call for everyone to head to the northern side?"
Chen Heng bowed and said softly, "At a time like this, sealing my territory there is a good response and can serve as a rallying cry."
"I see …"
Olivia fell silent for a while before nodding, "It's just that this way, I'll have to let you down."
"It's fine."
Chen Heng smiled, "As long as it can help Your Highness."
Hearing this, Olivia looked at him and inwardly sighed.
After the Martial Tournament concluded, time gradually passed.
Unknowingly, three days had passed by Olivia's side.
Three days later, there was finally news from Knight Senbang.
Before, he had followed Olivia's orders and set up an ambush in the direction that Delano had left, wanting to make sure that Delano remained.
However, after making some preparations, he did not have much gains.
"Delano, he didn't come alone. There's a team covering his escape."
In front of Olivia, Senbang's expression was ashen as he explained, "It was someone from Shadow's Touch, and they were asked by someone else to protect Delano this entire time.
"Apart from the beginning, I tried to stop him many times, but I was unable to make him stay."
There was no doubt that this operation had failed.
Just as Chen Heng had thought, Delano and Prince Grith were not idiots. Since they dared to come to the Kutu Royal City, they had the confidence to leave.
As expected, Knight Senbang's pursuit had failed.
Looking at the current situation, if he hadn't brought an army with him, he might have been ambushed instead and be left behind.
Hearing Senbang's explanation, Olivia fell silent for a long time and did not say anything. She only waved her hand and had Senbang leave.
Standing next to Olivia, Chen Heng raised his head and could clearly see Olivia's grim expression.
He sighed silently in his heart, but he didn't say anything. He just stood there silently, guarding her.
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