Chapter 329
[I didn't say "Hey".]
Unfortunately, you know nothing.
The Nightmare Chaser Knight seemed very disappointed and turned to leave the bar.
Seeing this, Old Fu quickly chased after him:
"Wait, don't go yet! Hey, you haven't answered my question yet!"
As the Nightmare Chaser Knight left the bar, he encountered Sophia, who had brought Maria to repair her equipment.
She recognized him at a glance: This rising star Knight who had made a name for himself in this year's Knight Competition.
"Nightmare Chaser Knight? What are you doing here? Are you here to gather information about Margaret?"
"Noisy".
No sooner had he finished speaking Nightmare Chaser Knight made his move!
Seeing the situation was dire, Maria immediately raised her shield and stood in front of Sophia:
"Aunt, watch out!"
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Seeing Maria stand in front of him, the Nightmare Chaser Knight suddenly sheathed his weapon and said in an icy tone:
"Are all the Knight of Kazimierz at your level? Just like your opponents today, utterly pathetic. It seems you enjoy competing like animals in that ostentatious arena?"
Upon hearing this, Old Martin's expression turned very displeased:
"Hey, sir. It's difficult for me to do business with you after you've been so rude. You're not welcome here, so please get out."
Old Fu was also eager to know where the other person came from:
"Kid, you still haven't answered me. How do you know that name? Hmm?"
The Nightmare Chaser Knight cast his gaze and sneered:
"Heh, not bad, you still have some fighting spirit, at least you're not so pathetic."
Having said that, he began to sing in the ancient language again:
[Batbayar, you fought on the battlefield, experienced war firsthand, yet you only barely managed to defend your homeland.]
Old Fu frowned, his expression grave.
"You... you know me?"
No, I am not Knight.
War is the only act that has not brought shame upon your ancestors, you last descendant. Even here, in a city of steel and concrete. I hope you still remember the breath of the grasslands, and the oath you swore to the Khan.
Kazimierz's cowardice is a disrespect for the Khan's achievements, and this behavior must be corrected.
"Khan? Hasn't he been dead for a long time?"
Seeing the Nightmare Chaser Knight turn to leave, Old Fu quickly called out to him sharply:
"Stop right there! You haven't answered my question yet, what a rude guy!"
Upon hearing this, the Nightmare Chaser Knight stopped in his tracks. He turned around and explained to Old Fu:
"Although you have become just another face in the crowd, you are at least half a compatriot. I was indeed rude, and I should answer your question. Your name was told to me by an old and frail veteran. I am searching in Kazimierz only for compatriots with thin blood ties."
"So, you've come to find me? I don't understand. Then why did you attack others?"
Following Old Fu's gaze, the Nightmare Chaser Knight looked at Maria, who had raised her shield, and offered an explanation:
"Besides you, I also need to find someone else who looks a lot like this golden-haired Pegasus. Just now, I thought it was her. When I realized it wasn't, I stopped."
Maria immediately realized that the other party had mistaken her for the Bright Knight Margaret and that was why they had attacked so suddenly.
"What do you want with my sister?"
"What am I doing? Ha, don't you understand? I crave worthy opponents. Besides champions from competitive sports, who else is worth conquering?"
Of course, she might disappoint me too. Like the opponent I encountered today, utterly worthless. He watched my blade strike, yet dared not retaliate.
Old Fu was very puzzled and said disdainfully:
"Tsk, are you crazy? You came all this way just to fight the Bright Knight?"
[Are you crazy?]
The ancient language resounded once more.
[Batbayar.]
Are you familiar with "Heavenly Path"?
Old Fu's expression changed when he heard this word.
That was once Kuranta's highest honor.
[At the moment of a warrior's coming of age, to uphold the glory of Kuranta, they will make a vow in the company of their parents. They will depart from their birthplace for a distant trial ground, carrying only a weapon given to them by their parents, and journey on foot. They will choose the fiercest and strongest opponent, and defeat it alone.]
"On foot...? You walked all the way from there? All the way to Kazimierz?"
Yes, I've been gone for several years, or maybe more than a decade, I can't remember anymore.
The trial grounds are of their own choosing. True courage must be acknowledged by oneself.
The path of the brave is fraught with peril, while the cowardly dare only choose the woods in front of their own door.
Our ancestors never forgot this tradition; it is proof of courage, and countless Nightmare Warriors have traversed the Heavenly Path as the starting point of their journey.
Old Fu understood now, and looked at the guy who was much younger than him but much bigger in build:
"So, you came to Kazimierz alone to complete your coming-of-age ceremony?"
Yes, Batbayar.
It is comforting to speak with someone of your descent. Cavaleria is the heart of the Knight's Kingdom, the glory of Kazimierz.
I had come here hoping to find worthy opponents and complete my Heavenly Path. But now it seems this place is nothing more than a decaying fortress.
The champion is the pinnacle of Competitive Knight, a powerful figure admired by all. I hope that Pegasus is strong enough to block my path. Then, I will conquer her and defeat her to prove my Heavenly Path.
July 10, 4:20 pm
Armored Unarmored Alliance, stronghold.
It has been exactly 25 hours since my subordinates led several Scavenger squads to snipe the Wild Mane Knight.
Without needing confirmation, it was clear that the task had failed.
"What a bunch of useless trash!"
Monique, her face ashen, grabbed her weapon and found Roy was secretly drinking coffee alone in the conference room.
"Come with me to the infected area. We need to clean up the mess those incompetent people left unfinished, so as not to give the Supervision Committee any leverage."
"Ugh, what do you mean by wiping my butt? How disgusting! Can't you see I'm drinking coffee?"
Roy, also Azure Gold Rank of the Armored Unarmored Alliance, showed none of the proactive work ethic that Monique possessed:
"So what if the mission fails? They don't know the classified information anyway. Besides, Old Boss seems really tired lately; wouldn't it be good for him to relax once in a while?"
Monique was very dissatisfied with his slacking off, picked up her longbow, and turned to leave.
"If you won't go, I will!"
"No, no, no, Monique. I feel like you're becoming more and more of a workaholic lately. Besides, I can't get away right now. I need to keep an eye on the Bright Knight at all times, and I'm not entirely comfortable leaving them to Platinum alone."
"Haven't you noticed? The Supervision Committee eerily quiet this year. In previous years, they would have been fiercely challenging the Board of Directors by now. I think Supervision Committee definitely up to something behind the scenes. If we all act together, we'll only give them an opening!"
Seeing Roy's serious analysis of the current situation, Monique's disgust deepened:
"Is this your excuse for being lazy?"
"Hmm, I wouldn't call it slacking off, would I? Didn't the three Iron Great Position above tell us to behave ourselves lately?"
And don't forget, it's the infected who are creating opportunities for us. When the time comes, all we need to do is eliminate those who know the truth, and we can pin the blame for 'that incident' on the infected.
Therefore, what we need to do is not eliminate the Infected Knight. If necessary, we should even lend them a hand. If you really want to cause trouble, why not have Little Platinum scout ahead? Why go yourself?
Monique was initially seething with anger, but Roy's witty remarks eased much of it.
"Okay, we'll do it your way."
She thought it made sense, so she entrusted the task to Platinum. As for keeping an eye on the Bright Knight, since Roy said he was handling it, he would take care of it.
July 10, 5:58 pm
A high-rise building at the junction of the infected cluster area and the city of Cavaleria.
"Sigh, a higher-ranking official can really crush you."
Platinum reluctantly climbed onto the rooftop, letting the chilly wind whip his cheeks.
She had planned to take a few days off, but unexpectedly, she was called out to work overtime by a phone call from Azure Gold Rank.
Monique's team has disappeared without a trace. Why doesn't she go herself instead of leaving her to clean up the mess?
That kind of leader deserves to die!
After the stable platform for the bow and arrow was set up, the Platinum- brown pupils began to widen.
She possesses a special ability that enhances her field of vision, known as 'Pegasus Vision'.
It can launch long-range attacks from unexpected distances, killing enemies silently.
"Let me look for it, Wild Mane, Wild Mane..."
Platinum's gaze searched the area where the Scavenger team had disappeared.
Not long after, a brown-haired Kuranta wearing the armor of the Pinecone Knights was spotted on the rooftop of the low building.
Target confirmed: Wild Mane Knight Evona.
At this point, daring to sit in an open area without any cover is practically courting death!
However, this is for the best.
Instead of hiding in the room for ages, this is much simpler and more efficient. After dealing with the Wild Mane Knight, I'll go home and binge-watch my show; I should be able to catch the 7 PM update.
Platinum's eyes widened as he drew back the bowstring.
The wind speed is stable, and the landing point has been corrected.
Exhale, inhale, exhale, inhale, shoot!
In an instant, a sharp arrow flew out. Like a precise sniper bullet, it hurtled towards its target!
Seeing the Wild Mane Knight struck by an arrow, Platinum grinned, confirming the assassination mission was over.
"Yay! Done! Time to go home and take a bath!"
But the next second, she saw an astonishing scene.
The Wild Mane Knight, who should have been struck by an arrow and fallen to the ground, was sitting perfectly fine on the rooftop. The target was even holding the arrow, examining it from side to side.
What?
Is the distance not calculated correctly, resulting in insufficient power?
To prevent the Wild Mane Knight from escaping, Platinum drew his bow again, this time with even greater force.
Keep your breathing steady and don't let your hands shake.
Exhale, inhale, exhale, inhale, shoot!
The arrow flew like a bullet from a gun, heading straight for the Wild Mane Knight was still sitting on the rooftop, unaware of the danger.
I won!
Platinum was quite certain that the force of this arrow was enough to hit its target. But before she could even rejoice, she saw that the Wild Mane Knight was completely unharmed. He was even holding the second arrow he had fired, looking around.