Chapter 2053 - 550: The Last Knight of the Land of Knights_4

The two guards standing at the door moved forward to seize him, and Sir Dickbin jumped as if he were a squirrel whose tail had been stepped on. Clearly, he hadn't expected the "White-haired Demon" to be so unreasonable.

He couldn't care less about responding to the mocking insult, only shouting in panic.

"You! How dare you! Wait, I'm an envoy... I'm a noble! Take your dirty hands off me! For the sake of Saint Sis, let me return to Roland City, I must explain this matter to Your Majesty!"

The two guards were as fierce as wolves and didn't listen to his plea, one on each side lifting the screaming knight and dragging him outside like a dead dog.

"This matter isn't urgent, you'll always have the chance to see Your Majesty. Remember to greet Theoden for me when you do."

Edward picked up the pencil thrown on the map, too lazy to give the knight dragged out the door another glance.

"And tell him he still owes me two debts."

"I will settle accounts with him sooner or later!"

...

The blazing sun of June scorched the suburbs of Cold Crow City, as well as the forest further north.

At the same time Sir Dickbin was dragged out of the military camp like a dead dog, a fully-armed squad of thirty people was silently passing through the forest north of Count Spinor's Forest's borders.

They were the Duchy's elite warriors, with each soldier at least possessing Fine Steel Level strength, and among them were Silver Level strong individuals!

Leading the group was a silver-haired girl who had stepped into the Diamond Level domain.

"Prince Colin."

Holding a longsword, Erin slowed her pace, turning her face to look at Colin beside her, her eyes still carrying a trace of apology.

"...You really shouldn't take risks with me in person. This forest is filled with Ratmen's traps and ambushes. If anything were to happen to you, how could I explain to the people of the Colin Duchy? Protecting the citizens on Rushing River is my responsibility bestowed by the Light of Praise, and this responsibility does not belong to you."

"What about protecting you?"

"..."

Erin said nothing, but the reddening tips of her ears exposed her accelerating heartbeat.

Seemingly noticing the teasing in those deep purple eyes, she showed a slightly angry expression, glaring at him irritably.

"Your Highness, please don't be like this. I am serious. You have already helped us too much, I cannot let you risk yourself for me again—"

"I am not joking, I am serious as well."

Luo Yan smiled faintly, waving the magic wand in his hand, causing the briars entwining ahead to shift aside automatically.

"The Colin family are also people favored by gods. You have the obligation to protect the citizens on Rushing River, and I have the obligation to protect the lands illuminated by Holy Light... This is equally my duty. As for worrying about me, that is completely unnecessary."

"The Colin Duchy is a haven for adventurers, I open my eyes in the jungle; this place feels like home to me. And if I were to meet misfortune, adventurers need not be saddened for me; they will pass on my story."

Every day in this world, people grow old, but not all have truly lived.

Luo Yan originally wanted to say this, but seeing Erin's overly delightful expression, his slick words took a turn in his mouth.

"Of course, I must admit... all these grand excuses are just reasons I made up, and you're my main reason for being here."

Once again, only the rustling sounds of insects remained.

Erin, who was focused on cutting through briars, fell silent again.

But Luo Yan, walking beside her, could see clearly, those ears, surpassing her hair tips, were like a red-hot key inserted into a silver treasure chest.

He could even guess what she was thinking in her heart—

As expected of Prince Colin.

So kind, brave, and heartwarming, hahaha...

Appreciating this rare beauty, Luo Yan smiled faintly, stopping his flirtatious words appropriately without continuing inappropriate warmth.

Poor Princess Erin had no idea, Lord Demon King was again speaking nonsense with his eyes wide open.

He was no follower of Saint Sis; he was merely curious about what unimaginable black technology his old academic state pal had crafted behind his back...

Or rather, black magic.

The group continued to advance rapidly through the woods.

Suddenly, Sarah, who had been silently following behind Luo Yan, stopped, her expressionless face lifted slightly and her amber eyes became sharp.

"Something's there, ahead."

Next to her, Theresa looked at Sarah in surprise, being a Gold Level Transcendent herself, but she felt nothing.

Is this the strength of a "Prince Guard"?

Truly unfathomable!

Not daring to have any carelessness, she immediately pulled out the longsword from her waist, turning to the warriors behind her with a loud shout.

"Prepare for battle!"

"Hah!"

The young men from Campbell responded in unison, drawing swords one after another, the majestic "Holy Energy" within them instantly operating to the extreme, dispersing a dazzling golden radiance under the greenery!

Luo Yan looked approvingly at Sarah's perception, which had improved again, and then took out a thin magic wand from his sleeve.

He had actually detected it earlier, but intentionally hid his skills to maintain the prince persona.

"Holy Shield Protection!"

With a light chant, intricate runes appeared in the air, transforming into flowing silver lights, precisely covering each soldier, adding a layer of divine brilliance to their already gleaming armor.

Feeling the prince's imbued strength, everyone's morale surged, gripping the Knight's Longsword in their hands more firmly.