RoleplayNovel Chapter 30: That bastard became a knight?
Chapter 30: That bastard became a knight?
Has she gone mad? Does she really think she can sneak in just because she has an expensive dress?
The noble district of Milandil is located behind the city's largest commercial street, just a street away, yet it resembles a tranquil forest. People without noble status instinctively stay away from that area because its security is comparable to that of the Rhine capital. If someone is questioned and cannot give a reason for entering without permission, they will be arrested and interrogated at the police station. If things go wrong, they could be accused of plotting against a noble, which could result in being stripped of their job and becoming a refugee, or even being hanged.
For nobles, this clear line made their living environment a place of bustling activity when they went out and tranquility when they came in. For ordinary people, however, it was the dividing line between commoners and nobles. Without the approval of those noble lords, they were not even allowed to approach that place.
Back then, some players were fearless and approached that place, hoping to trade their lives for some benefits. As a result, they almost didn't even make it out alive and were searched throughout the city. Many players didn't even have the chance to survive in Milandir. Dog Egg should know this, right?
If you could get in with just an expensive dress, that place would already be dominated by players.
But Gou Dan seemed like a complete novice who knew nothing, and headed in that direction without hesitation, even though it was late at night when the security officers were most vigilant.
"Hello, beautiful lady."
Sure enough, the moment he entered the noble area, he was questioned by people. Just when he looked around, there were hardly any people. A group of law enforcement officers, like traffic police who suddenly appeared on the street corner in his previous life, surrounded Gou Dan. Li Gou Dan, who only dared to watch from afar, was very curious about how this annoying guy with the same online name as him would deal with him.
If an undocumented person dares to approach this place, the consequences could be severe!
"Hello, Sheriff," Gou Dan replied calmly.
It must be said that Wang Gou Dan's figure and appearance truly possess the characteristics of a high-class nobleman. Her level thirteen assassin level makes her body slender yet full of explosive power. Her beautiful face and her pair of emerald-like eyes make even the sheriff who stops her treat her with great courtesy.
Although it was suspicious for a woman in a formal dress to enter so late at night, her demeanor and beauty still kept the sheriff patient.
Looking at the unhurried Wang Gou Dan from a distance, Li Gou Dan had a hint of doubt in his eyes. This guy didn't run away immediately but took the initiative to salute. Is he crazy?
And why does her bowing posture look so familiar?
The sheriff opposite her was also slightly taken aback; she recognized the other person's salute immediately.
"You are...?"
The chivalrous salute is a etiquette that only knights can learn. Even if outsiders learn it, they will only imitate it in form but not in spirit, making them look ridiculous. The other person's elegant and standard demeanor is not wrong; he is a true knight!
"Lady Eliza of Holy Stone City, loyal knight Kaylan greets you, senior."
"Lady Eliza?" The other person suddenly realized that the jewel of Holy Stone City, although it was a rural city, was a beautiful woman from the north who had amazed many people with her Swan Dance in Mirandil back then, and many nobles still remembered her vividly.
The sheriff glanced at the man beside him, dressed in the distinctive black uniform of the prosecutor's office. The man nodded slightly. In the prosecutor's office, which was presided over by the chief prosecutor, there were extraordinary gadgets from the imperial central government. These gadgets could give ordinary prosecutors some of the extraordinary abilities of prosecutors, such as identifying lies in the law enforcement area.
After the prosecutor confirmed it wasn't a lie, the head sheriff immediately smiled kindly: "So it's Knight Kalan. Is Lady Eliza here to attend Marquis Linus's banquet?"
"Lady Eliza is unwell and unable to attend, so I will be the one to witness the engagement ceremony of Marquis Linus's pearl."
The other party smiled and nodded, agreeing with the statement. Lady Eliza was an outsider, and the only ones she could be proud of were her one or two loyal knights. Such a beautiful female knight was a rare sight, so it was reasonable for her to attend the banquet in her place.
"This way, Sir Kalan. The Marquis has made proper accommodations for all those attending the banquet. It's so late, shall I have my men take you to find Butler Elian?"
"Thank you for your trouble." Gou Dan didn't refuse at all. Her goal was to sneak into the banquet. If she could stay at the Marquis's manor, she would certainly have a better chance of meeting the mysterious Michel.
After a brief handover, Gou Dan followed the security guard recommended by the other party and walked inside, leaving Li Gou Dan stunned in the distance.
She just... went in like that?
Are you kidding me?
Could it be that she received some kind of invitation?
No... An invitation is useless for a player without status. A doctor or lawyer with an invitation from a noble can indeed enter under the pretext of providing medical or legal services, and even a merchant can enter under the pretext of important business. But it's impossible for a player without status. How can he tell them, "I'm an assassin here to turn in a quest"?
Which nobleman would dare to admit it?
Something's not right...something's really not right!
Did that bastard gain an identity after going to Holy Stone City?
Damn it, I knew she was faking it!
She stared intently at Gou Dan. As he bid farewell to the sheriff, the two exchanged a salute, and this time she recognized it—it was a knightly salute!
Holy crap!!!
Dog Egg became a knight?
This is comparable to a street hustler from your village in your past life suddenly buying a large apartment in the city center CBD!
While I'm still worrying about where to find money for cigarettes tomorrow, you've actually bought a house in the city center?
Li Gou Dan's body twisted so drastically in an instant that he almost turned into an alien!
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The process of retrieving Prosecutor Lady's body went smoothly. First, the reason was justified. As a prosecutor dispatched by the Empire, even if he had betrayed the local nobles, he could not be allowed to be left to rot in the wilderness. In order to give an explanation to his superiors, the body had to be cremated with dignity and the ashes preserved intact.
The suggestion, put forward by Lord Allen, the most prestigious noble in Holy Stone City, was quickly approved. Orant, who had completely taken control of the city, did not stop it. Although he did not understand why the other party wanted a corpse, in his eyes, Allen had no room for resistance.
He'd better obediently submit to the organization; then, given his previous contributions to the Heart of the Forest, he might retain some of his interests. Otherwise...
As for the corpse, he didn't care too much. A dead corpse couldn't be used as a breeding ground for the Shadow Seed. Now that Lady was dead, she had completed her mission and was of no value to him. Allen could just give him the corpse.
The city's nobles have already been infected by more than half of them. Although he has not yet begun to threaten them, it is only a matter of time before they are under his control. Three-quarters of the warriors in Holy Stone City are under his control. Although nine-tenths of them are not from the Heart of the Forest, the intimidation of killing the prosecutor has left those warriors with no courage to resist him. Subduing them is only a matter of time.
In no more than ten days, the entire Holy Stone City will be his.
"Father...you see, I was right, wasn't I? Allen's methods are outdated and cannot meet Mother Goddess's expectations of us at all. Mother Goddess's bestowal of more power upon us is a clear indication of her dissatisfaction with Allen's methods."
"very good!"
At this moment, a heavy voice rang out, and the source of the voice was none other than Orant himself!
At this moment, Orland took off his coat, and if you looked closely, you would find that there was a blurry human face wriggling on his chest. The face looked four or five parts like Orland himself, but it was older and the tone was more sinister!
"As soon as possible..." The voice from the human face was heavy and weak, and Orland immediately understood what his father meant.
"Father, rest assured, our success will surely earn the Mother Goddess's praise and grant us the key to the next step: how to give you a complete body and endless lifespan. I believe the Mother Goddess will give us the answer after the forest devours the Holy Stone City."
Upon hearing this, the human face on Orant's body revealed a satisfied smile.
"Be careful, my power should not be overused!"
"I know..." Orland laughed, "Killing Lady in front of everyone this time was a deterrent; I believe no one will dare to challenge me easily again!"
The face showed satisfaction again, and then it fell into a deep sleep.
Orlando slowly sat down and poured himself a glass of brightly colored wine.
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"Thank you for your help, Lord Allen." Outside the city lord's manor, Eliza smiled and bowed.
"You're too kind, Madam." Allen smiled slightly. "But this is all I can do for now. Although I don't know what use this corpse is to you, if I make any further moves, Orland will probably become suspicious. I will not contact you again until you achieve your next goal."
"We understand, sir. Please wait for good news."
Upon hearing this, Allen gave the manor behind the other person a deep look: "I hope the people behind you have the same confidence as you."
Donning his top hat, Allen walked away slowly. He knew that the person behind the scenes would not easily reveal their identity, and he didn't really care who it was. As Eliza said, they were in the same boat for the time being, and that was enough.
There was something about the other party that moved him: if the Heart of the Forest rashly occupied a city now, once discovered, it would inevitably be completely crushed by the Sun Cult, the most vehement anti-heretic sect. His and Michel's years of planning in Milandil would be completely in vain.
He could not accept that going his own way would destroy the true foundation of the Heart of the Forest, and might even bring about the annihilation of his own family.
Even if Orland and his group win this time, he will take his family and migrate to the Kingdom of Xiaer instead of staying to continue expanding with these overconfident and fanatical believers. But if someone can stop these fanatics, that would be the best outcome. Now, we can only hope that the person behind Eliza is not an incompetent fool.