Chapter 243 - 223: A Sudden Visit from the Holy Light Knight Order

Chapter 243: Chapter 223: A Sudden Visit from the Holy Light Knight Order

"I’ll be careful."

Vili nodded, appreciating the sentiment. He didn’t tell Baron Kels and Olay that he had already been the target of an assassination attempt.

After that, Vili and Baron Kels’s group chatted a bit more about the war between the two nations. The two of them expressed their views on the ongoing conflict and exchanged opinions.

Of course, they were mostly speaking from the perspective of spectators. The main front of the war was not on the border, so it didn’t affect them at all.

...

Vili stayed in Diamond Town for two days. Afterward, he set off on his return journey.

This time, Baron Kels personally escorted Vili to the outskirts of Diamond Town. As he watched Vili’s carriage slowly drive away, a profound look flashed in his eyes.

"Bamos, regarding the matter of the treasure left behind by the Cold Lion Royal Family, you must ensure complete secrecy."

Baron Kels said to Bamos, who was beside him.

Bamos nodded. "I understand."

"Olay, as for the talent development plan for training future Knights, you’ll be in charge."

Baron Kels then said to Olay, "Your youngest son is already fourteen this year. I think he can be included in the first batch of trainees."

"Thank you, Lord Baron."

Olay gave Baron Kels a deep look.

He knew very well that this was Baron Kels showing him special favor.

’Vili... Where will his future ultimately lead him...’

Baron Kels’s eyes were full of hope.

...

On his way back to White Bear Town, Vili passed through Fandou Village as planned.

In fact, it had only been four months since Vili’s last visit to Fandou Village.

When he arrived, he saw Lake and Old Yor in straw sandals, their legs caked in mud, directing the villagers in the fields. The population of Fandou Village was now much larger than when Vili had left. As a result, Lake exuded an air of high spirits and vigor as he directed and supervised the villagers during the spring planting.

Vili’s return visit was met with the same awe and reverence from everyone in Fandou Village.

In the stories told around Fandou Village, Vili was practically the greatest and most inspirational Village Chief in history.

This was all thanks to Old Yor, who had ensured that every villager in Fandou Village had the glorious and heroic image of Vili deeply imprinted in their minds.

However, Vili’s stay in Fandou Village was very brief. He only stayed for lunch, had a simple meal, and then continued on his journey back.

He didn’t want his brief stay to cause the entire village to focus all their energy on him, as that would affect their work and their autumn harvest.

This time, Lake and Mrs. Shaven did not travel with him.

According to their plan, they would only return to White Bear Town after the spring planting in Fandou Village was finished.

Nevertheless, they were sincerely happy to see their son return safely from his sea voyage.

Even if Vili was an unapproachable and heroic Lord in the eyes of outsiders, to them, he was still just a child.

...

"Lord Baron, this is the finalized list of candidates for the Elite Knight Order. Please take a look."

In Vili’s study, Sandoor presented him with the personnel list, which had undergone final review by the Town Hall.

Vili took the document from Sandoor and browsed through it carefully.

The document contained detailed descriptions of the selected members, including their physical fitness, personal history, family members, and background—all meticulously recorded.

After all, the Elite Knight Order would one day be the most formidable military force under Vili’s command. Therefore, the personnel screening process involved multiple stages of review and was handled with extreme caution.

"Good work."

Vili read the document from beginning to end, finally closing it and speaking to Sandoor.

The Town Hall, Sea Defense Team, and Personal Guard Bureau had expended considerable effort to produce this list quickly.

"It is our duty."

Sandoor chose his words carefully. The single word "our" included himself as well as Sopps and Dane.

"You all need to adjust your work schedules as well. Moving forward, you will also be scheduled for training."

Vili reminded Sandoor at the appropriate moment.

What White Bear Town needed most right now was the rise of a core group of powerful individuals.

And Sandoor, Dane, and Sopps were the top candidates for this.

As for the person in charge of teaching them, Vili had already decided: it would be Budar, who had lost his Tusk Pirate Gang.

He himself was a Middle Knight, making him a perfect fit to be in charge of their training.

"Yes, Lord Baron."

Sandoor’s smile was a little forced.

Sandoor, who had become completely engrossed in political affairs, no longer craved power as he had in Diamond Town. Now, he actually found this kind of arduous physical training to be quite exhausting.

However, out of respect for the Lord Baron’s command, he still decided to train hard and strive to become a Knight as soon as possible.

"Lord Baron."

Just as Vili and Sandoor were talking, a Personal Guard knocked hastily and entered.

"Lord Baron, a troop of cavalry has arrived at the town’s border patrol line! There are about twenty of them, and they look extraordinary!"

The Personal Guard spoke quickly, getting straight to the point.

"Cavalry?"

Vili and Sandoor both frowned.

Sandoor, in particular, felt his heart clench. Although Vili had perfectly resolved the last cavalry attack, as the Town Mayor of White Bear Town, Sandoor had been shaken by it for some time afterward.

"Who are they?"

Vili, however, appeared quite calm as he asked the Personal Guard.

For the past few days, Colson had been refining the Support Potion for the Life Energy Liquid and hadn’t activated his "Eagle Eye" watch over White Bear Town. Otherwise, it would have been Colson reporting this news today.

"They claim to be from the Holy Light Knight Order."

As he said this, the Personal Guard’s eyes were filled with confusion and doubt; he had never heard of the Holy Light Knight Order.

Hearing this, Sandoor raised an eyebrow. He seemed to recall the Lord Baron unintentionally mentioning this Knight Order’s name when he returned from Golden Flower City.

"The Holy Light Knight Order?"

Vili straightened up almost instinctively, a look of surprise in his eyes.

’Members of that mysterious Holy Light Knight Order, which operated on the principle of defending Justice, have actually come to White Bear Town?’

For a moment, Vili couldn’t figure out the reason.

"Yes, the Holy Light Knight Order."

Seeing Vili’s reaction, the Personal Guard immediately confirmed.

"Are they still at the border patrol line?"

Vili continued to ask.

"Yes. Without your command, outside armed groups are not permitted to enter."

the Personal Guard replied.

Vili stood up, straightened his clothes, and said to the Personal Guard, "Please invite them to my manor."

"Yes."

Seeing Vili’s solemn expression, the Personal Guard knew this Holy Light Knight Order must be extraordinary. He quickly got up and headed to the patrol line to deliver Vili’s command.

’The Holy Light Knight Order... why would they come here...’

Vili frowned, walking toward the manor’s entrance with Sandoor following close behind him.

Vili wasn’t worried at all that these people were impostors. For one, very few people even knew the name "Holy Light Knight Order." Furthermore, gathering twenty Knights who all practiced the Light Knight Breathing Technique would be no easy task. He would be able to determine their authenticity as soon as he met them.

If their identities proved to be questionable, it wouldn’t be difficult for Vili, a Junior Grand Knight, and Wally, a Silver Level expert, to keep this group in White Bear Town.

Out of respect for the unknown power that was the Holy Light Knight Order, Vili chose to wait personally at the manor entrance.

Waiting with Vili were the other Personal Guards of the manor. They stood in an orderly formation, clearly the product of rigorous training.

A short while later, guided by the Guards, a troop of cavalrymen in silver-white Heavy Armor rode uniformly toward the entrance of Vili’s Baron’s Manor.

Their movements were perfectly synchronized, and they wore white masks that revealed only their eyes.

Only the leader at the very front wore no helmet, revealing a resolute face. The man was about forty years old and was equipped with the standard gear of a Knight. On the right breastplate of his armor was a faint golden emblem of a crossed sharp sword and a Knight’s Lance.

Vili recognized the symbol. Back in Golden Flower City, Mr. Fidel of the Holy Light Knight Order had given Vili a badge. He had said that with this badge, the Holy Light Knight Order would answer one of Vili’s calls for help.

And that very symbol was engraved on the badge.

"Baron Vili?"

The cavalrymen of the Holy Light Knight Order reined in their horses before the Baron’s Manor and dismounted in unison.

The leader at the front walked up to Vili, who stood at the head of the waiting group.

As he drew close to Vili, a flash of surprise crossed his eyes, but it vanished as quickly as it came.

’It seems different from what Lord Fidel said... This Baron Vili clearly already has the Cultivation of a Junior Grand Knight...’

the man thought to himself, but his expression remained impassive.

’A Middle Grand Knight...’

Just as the man sensed Vili, Vili also sensed the man’s strength—he was a Middle Grand Knight who practiced a Light Knight Breathing Technique.

"Baron Vili, I am Senneir of the Holy Light Knight Order."

Although his strength surpassed Vili’s, Senneir still offered Vili a Knight’s salute between equals.

Seeing this, Vili also responded, bowing slightly to Senneir to show his respect. "Sir Senneir, on behalf of White Bear Town, I welcome your arrival."

From this simple contact, Vili knew it was unlikely that the man was an imposter.

"Sir Senneir, you’ve come a long way. Please follow me to the reception hall to rest for a moment."

Although he still didn’t know why Senneir and the other Knights of the Holy Light Knight Order had come to White Bear Town, Vili still adopted the friendly posture of a host.

Upon hearing this, Senneir thought for a moment, then said to Vili, "Very well. In that case, thank you for your hospitality, Baron Vili."