More than two hours later, a knight in plate armor arrived at the nearly burned-out outpost with his men.
Charm Humanoid!
Without hesitation, Mei Guangzhan cast the spell.
The knight shook his head, then looked at Mei Guangzhan with a trace of displeasure in his eyes.
"Put away that ridiculous trick that only works on commoners! Wandering mage, tell me everything that happened here!"
Mei Guangzhan relaxed slightly. Judging by the man's tone, his hostility toward him was not too great.
At the very least, the knight did not consider him one of the commoner class.
He immediately recounted what had happened earlier, with Lett corroborating his story from the side.
"You're a student of Kensent Academy? No wonder. Only students like you, with curiosity far too excessive, would have the energy to explore that forbidden knowledge. Poor old Kent—he was dragged into this by you students." Sir Knight immediately reached his conclusion.
"Yes, Manson, sir. Those people showed me an ancient book and asked me to tell them where in the forest was suitable for a ritual. They told me I could ascend to heaven after Judgment Day. I was tempted. Please pity the weakness of a dying old soldier," the old sentry begged as he lay on the ground.
His newly broken legs were in excruciating pain, leaving him unable to straighten his back. He could only endure the pain and support himself with both hands on the ground.
"Mm. In the name of the Goddess, I forgive you." Knight Munson spoke as he swung his sword.
A streak of white sword light flashed out, severing old Kent's head.
The eyes in that graying head remained wide open, sending a chill down Mei Guangzhan's spine.
"Alright. Take everyone else back to the Public Security Bureau," Knight Munson ordered.