Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The report he received in the morning said that Henned had taken control of Gildusk City. Now, Henned had become a captive. The change was too drastic. Left with no choice, Laurist ordered them to break camp and set out for Gildusk City that very night.
By the time they arrived at Gildusk City, it was already the evening of the second day. Baron Philim, who had surrounded the Grand Duke's Mansion, came to greet Laurist and Count Kenneth. He asked one of Henned's family knights to tell them the details.
The cause was that the Gold-tier Knight Tabic had a big mouth. He was ordered to take over the Grand Duke's Mansion, and coincidentally met Princess Silvia. Perhaps thinking that the second prince had been defeated and the other party had lost their backer, he began to talk nonsense. As a result, he angered the princess, and she immediately attacked him. Who would have thought that Princess Silvia could use Combat Aura? Not to mention that she was a Gold-tier Swordsman. Princess Silvia was only twenty years old this year. A 20-year-old Gold-tier Swordsman was simply too shocking. This was no longer something that could be described with mere talent.
The pitiful Knight Tabic never imagined that the delicate and weak princess in his eyes would turn into a female T-Rex. Caught off guard, he suffered a great loss. Not only was he subdued by Princess Sylvia, but he was also beaten to a pulp on the spot.
Henned rushed to the scene after hearing the news and negotiated with Princess Silvia. First, he apologized on behalf of the Gold-tier Knight Tabic, and then he hoped that the princess would return Tabic to him. He also promised that he would not disturb the place where the princess lived, and that Princess Silvia could come and go as she pleased in the North.
At first, everything was fine, but then the princess suddenly pulled out her sword and pointed it at Henned, saying that she would only release Tabic if he won. Henned had no choice but to compete with the princess.
After all, Henned was a 2-star Gold-tier Knight. He had been on the battlefield for a long time. Whether it was skill or experience, Princess Silvia was no match for him. From the very beginning, he had the upper hand and fought with ease. Although they were a bit hesitant because they were worried about hurting the princess, they knew that the princess would be the first to give up her sword and admit defeat after a long time. Therefore, the onlooking knights of the Henned Family were very relieved.
But to everyone's surprise, just as Henned was about to chop off the princess's sword to force her to admit defeat, he suddenly slipped. Not only did he chop through the air, but his chest was also exposed, allowing Princess Sylvia to place her sword on his neck.
The Silver-tier knights who were watching the battle were in an uproar. One by one, they drew their swords and charged forward. However, Knight Henned threw his sword aside and stopped his knights. He ordered them to find Baron Filim and Loriste to support the situation. After that, he shook his head and smiled bitterly as he followed Princess Sylvia into the Grand Duke's Mansion.
Baron Philim was shocked when he heard the news. He hurriedly led his troops to Gildusk City and surrounded the Grand Duke's Mansion. He demanded that Princess Silvia hand over Tabick and Henned. However, Princess Silvia had said that it was very simple if he wanted the two of them. He had to first defeat the sword in her hand. If she wanted to rely on numbers to besiege the Grand Duke, she would kill Tabick and Henned first.
Baron Phelim did not want to fight Princess Silvia. Firstly, it would be an unfair fight. Secondly, he was held back by Henned's knights. If Baron Phelim were to be captured like Henned, then no one would be able to make a decision here. After all, Henned's failure was too strange. That kind of negligence should not be the behavior of a Gold-tier knight.
"Now it's a stalemate. Princess Silvia even sent someone to get some fresh fruits and vegetables. She's satisfied …" Baron Philim said with a bitter smile.
Loriste tidied up his attire and turned to leave. "I'm going to the Grand Duke's Mansion to take a look."
Baron Philim and Count Kenneth were shocked. They hurriedly stopped him. "Lord Norton, Locke, don't be rash … Let's think about it …"
Loriste's figure flashed and dodged Baron Philim's outstretched hand. "It's alright. Princess Silvia is a Gold-tier swordsman. She shouldn't make things difficult for an Iron-ranked like me …"
On the other hand, Count Kenneth was held back by Redi.
Count Kenneth angrily rebuked, "Are you just going to watch your Lord go to his death like this?"
Redi smiled and said, "Don't worry, Count Kenneth. Our Lord has never been defeated. Moreover, the Golden Knight Chevani died after losing a duel with our Lord …"
"Really?" Earl Kenneth was stunned, and Baron Phelim, who was beside him, pricked up his ears. They only knew that Gold Knight Chevani had been ordered by Duke Lujins, the Grand Duke of the North, and Gold Knight Henned had brought four thousand Northern Legion soldiers to invade the Norton Family's territory. In the end, the entire army was wiped out. Chevani had died in battle, and Knight Henned had been captured. However, they did not know the details of the battle.
Redi pointed to the guards beside him. "Really, look at us guards. None of us are nervous. Everyone has confidence in our Lord. In the past, our Lord would always take the lead and charge in every battle. We're all used to the scene of our Lord being invincible. Back then, our Lord used this move to capture Knight Henned alive. That's why Knight Henned was so convinced by our Lord … "
Laurist had already reached the gates of the Grand Duke's Mansion. The gates were unlatched and opened with a light push.
After entering through the gates, there was a small square. It used to be the place where the guards of the Grand Duke's Mansion trained and patrolled.
Laurist stood at the entrance, took a deep breath, and announced loudly, "Norton Family, Count Lord Norton Laurist is here to pay a visit to Princess Sylvia. I invite the Princess to come and meet me!"
Laurist was not shouting, but his voice was like thunder, echoing in the air above the Grand Duke's Mansion.
The Grand Duke's Mansion was immediately thrown into chaos. A large group of people rushed out, facing Laurist alone as if they were facing a great enemy …
Not long after, a shout was heard. "Iberian Kingdom, Princess Sylvia has arrived …"
This was Laurist's first time seeing Princess Sylvia. He now understood Count Kenneth's description of Princess Sylvia. She was an existence like a goddess. Even though Laurist had lived two lives and seen countless beauties, he was still stunned by Princess Sylvia's beauty. A word appeared in his mind: elf.
She is indeed as beautiful and elegant as the legendary elves … Laurist sighed softly. He then focused his mind and no longer paid attention to that devastatingly beautiful face.
Princess Sylvia was also sizing up Laurist. She was very curious about this Northern Lord that she had not met since coming to the Northern Lands. However, Laurist was dressed very ordinarily. He did not wear the latest Sid steel armor like the soldiers of his family. Instead, he wore a very ordinary short coat made of fine gray linen, a black shirt, black pants, and black leather boots. He even wore a bright silver soft steel armor on his upper body.
With a height of 1.8 meters, he was only considered average in the Galinthia Continent, where people were generally taller. His looks were not outstanding either. He was neither handsome nor ugly, and could only be considered ordinary. Princess Sylvia, who had seen many handsome men and women, could guarantee that if she saw this Lord of the Norton Family in the crowd, she would immediately forget that he was purely a passerby.
However, what made Princess Sylvia feel a little unusual was that this Lord Norton's black eyes were bright and full of expression. When he looked at her, they were very clear, unlike those nobles who were respectful on the surface but lascivious behind their backs. It was very comfortable. His long black hair was tied behind his head, and there seemed to be confidence between his brows. It was as if he had a unique temperament that made her feel that nothing could stump him. This was a little strange.
Laurist lowered his head and bowed slightly. He placed his right hand on his chest and performed a greeting between equals. "Honorable Princess Sylvia, the current head of the Norton Family in the Northern Lands, Count Norton Laurist, pays his respects to you."
"How dare you! You are a noble of the Iberian Kingdom. Why don't you pay your respects to the princess? Are you trying to offend your superior?" Before Princess Sylvia could reply, one of the guards beside her became angry and loudly criticized Laurist.
"May I ask when the Norton Family became a noble of the Iberian Kingdom? Why doesn't the Norton Family know? If the Norton Family swears allegiance to the Iberian Kingdom, then please take out the oath and letter of allegiance to prove it. Otherwise, shut your mouth! " Laurist smiled lightly, but the anger in his eyes forced the guard to take two steps back, unable to speak.
Princess Sylvia took a step forward and stood in front of the guard. Her face was cold, and her tone was as cold as frost. "So, Baron Norton does not recognize himself as a noble of the Iberian Kingdom?"
"Of course. Your Highness, everyone knows that the Norton Family in the Northern Lands has been loyal to the Crimson Royal Family for generations, guarding the borders of the Empire. For the past three hundred years, they have been cautious and conscientious, not daring to slack off. Generations of people have advanced wave after wave, bringing peace to most of the Northern Lands. Unfortunately, the internal strife of the Empire, with three kings fighting for the throne, caused the collapse of a powerful Empire. And the Norton Family still remembers the teachings of their ancestors, guarding the northern borders for the Empire, unwilling to participate in the internal strife of the Empire. May I ask Your Highness, is the Norton Family's actions considered loyal? "
"Is that so? But don't forget, the Empire is already gone, so the Norton Family has begun to act recklessly. Wasn't the robbery of the Grand Ducal Territory a few years ago done by the Norton Family? "Princess Sylvia sneered.
"Your Highness, although the Empire is gone, the Norton Family is still loyal and courageous, still bearing the responsibility of guarding the borders against the Wave of Magical Beasts. As for the unfortunate incident that happened in the Grand Ducal Territory a few years ago, we can only say that the Duke of the Northern Lands, Duke Lujins, brought it upon himself. He should not have extended his greedy claws to the Norton Family. We were only retaliating in self-defense. As for the citizens of the Grand Ducal Territory, they voluntarily followed us to the Norton Family's territory to avoid the chaos of war and began a peaceful life. Your Highness, think about it and understand. Has the Norton Family ever forcefully occupied an inch of other people's territory? No, we have always lived in our family's territory. But even so, there are still people who are unwilling to let our family go, forcing us to retaliate … "Laurist retorted loudly.
Princess Sylvia's white, jade-like cheeks were dyed red. She was a little flustered and exasperated. "You really have a sharp tongue, Baron Norton. Does the Norton Family rely on your sharp tongue to fight against the Wave of Magical Beasts?"
These words were a little harsh, but Princess Sylvia was already so embarrassed that she couldn't care less about anything else.
Laurist smiled calmly. "Don't forget, Your Highness, I have already satisfied your request to see the magical beasts. You should have seen the corpses of the magical beasts with your own eyes and know how the brave soldiers of the Norton Family fought against the magical beasts. I would like to remind Your Highness that the Norton Family is now a Count. Because of our ancestors' hard work in guarding the borders of the Empire, the Andinac Royal Family, the legitimate bloodline of the Chrison Royal Family, bestowed upon our family the title of Count. We have accepted it. This is what we deserve. "
Princess Sylvia was initially speechless by Laurist's rebuttal, but when she heard the latter part, she snorted. "So the Norton Family is in cahoots with the Andinac Royal Family. No wonder you were so rude to the King of the Iberian Kingdom and repeatedly rejected his requests …"
Laurist laughed involuntarily and took out a piece of paper. "Your Highness, perhaps you should listen to the three requests that His Majesty has for the Norton Family."
Laurist read aloud the three harsh requirements in the second prince's letter. Princess Sylvia's face alternated between red and white as she listened. No Lord would agree to these three conditions. It was the same as sending their own family into the abyss. This time, Her Royal Highness felt that she had lost a lot of face.
"I don't want to hear it, I don't want to hear it …" The princess lost her temper and stomped her feet angrily.
"I'm done reading, Your Highness. Let's not talk about the grievances between me and the second prince for now. Anyway, he brought a hundred thousand soldiers to attack the Norton Family. It's over now. Even he doesn't know where he escaped to. I'm here to discuss the issue of you restricting the freedom of Knight Tabek and Baron Shahin. What do I have to do for you to grant them freedom? You know how complicated things are after the war, and there are many things waiting for them to handle … "Laurist said.
Speaking of serious matters, the princess regained her composure. "It's simple. Beat the sword in my hand, and I'll let them go."
Looking at Laurist, Princess Sylvia curled her lips and said contemptuously, "Count Norton, an Iron-rank like you shouldn't join in the fun. Go back and get your Golden Family Knight."
Laurist laughed and slowly pulled out his sword. "I want to try …"
"How dare you!" The guard beside Princess Sylvia pounced forward, and the sword in his hand flashed with a white light.
Plop. The Silver-ranked guard fell at Laurist's feet.
Whoosh. Whoosh. The other two Silver-ranked guards pulled out their swords and rushed forward …
Then, they fell to the ground in an instant.
When more than ten guards fell under Laurist's feet, Laurist became impatient. "Your Highness, how many more guards do you have? You might as well ask them to come at me together. I'll get rid of them as soon as possible …"
Princess Sylvia's expression was serious. She pulled out her sword and waved her hand to stop the remaining guards who wanted to rush forward. "You're no match for him. Let me …"
"You're no match for me either, Your Highness. Ask the people behind you to come out. Don't think that no one will notice you just because you're hiding in the shadows of the trees." Laurist said to the princess bluntly. Then, he turned to look at a large tree beside the courtyard wall.
"I've never seen swordsmanship like yours before. I don't know how you discovered me either. I can only say that your swordsmanship inheritance is very strange … "A slightly hoarse female voice came from under the tree. A hooded figure wearing a loose black robe appeared in front of the tree.
For the first time, a nervous expression appeared on Laurist's face. His Dynamic Vision was unable to capture the true location of the figure in the black robe. It seemed to be under the tree, but there seemed to be no one under the black robe. It was just a piece of clothing.
Laurist licked his lips. "I think you must be Her Highness' wet nurse, the Great Swordsman Sandy. No wonder Henned lost in his battle with Her Highness. So it was because of you … I thought it was strange. No matter how talented and talented the princess is, she's still young. She's only a 1-star Gold rank. How could she defeat a Gold Knight who's been on the battlefield for a long time? … "
"You dare to look down on me? Hmph, watch my sword!" Princess Sylvia was furious. She stomped her foot, and a golden glow appeared on her sword. She charged towards Laurist.
"Stop!" The figure in the black robe was shocked. He didn't know whether to tell the princess to stop, or to tell Laurist not to resist. He wanted the princess to stab him to calm down.
Laurist naturally ignored the black figure's shout. He crouched and did a metal bridge on the spot. The princess' charge missed. His body bounced up like a spring, and he was already close to the princess. He was almost in a melee state.
The princess was shocked. Whether it was blocking or dodging, she had made preparations for the next step. However, she did not expect that even though Lorist had dodged, he was still at his original position. Her charge had missed, and she happened to arrive at Lorist's position. This time, Lorist's body bounced up, and he was already sticking close to her body. The poor princess had never been so close to a stranger before, and she panicked. All she knew was to reach out and push Lorist away, especially so close …
Laurist's figure flashed again, and he was already behind the princess. He grabbed the princess' hand that was holding the sword with one hand, and pressed the blade of his sword against the princess's jade-like face with the other. The cold aura of the sword instantly caused Princess Sylvia to freeze.
A cold light flashed in the air, but the one facing the cold light was Princess Sylvia's pale face …
… …
You've already exceeded your reading limit for today. If you want to read more, please log in.
Login
Select text and click 'Report' to let us know about any bad translation.
