Młynar's Silence / Bianca's Answer

"The winner of this match is you!"

However, there were still too many spectators in the domestic arena. Before Bianca could even take a few steps, the fans who had just been "suppressed" started cheering and shouting again.

At the same time, Big Mouth Mob's voice rang out again, this time bringing the final result of the match:

[Yes! Although there were some unexpected incidents during the competition, the competition still needs a result, and all 12 judges unanimously agreed...]

"No need, I'm forfeiting the match."

Before Big Mouth Mob delivering his final verdict, Bianca's calm voice interrupted him.

After stating his decision, the goose didn't look at the others' reactions, but quickened his pace and left.

After experiencing the recent unexpected situation and demonstrating her strength and expanding her influence, Bianca has completely lost the value of participating in the Knights Tournament.

After all, besides the money, her main purpose in participating in the competition was simply to demonstrate her "bargaining chips" so that she could negotiate more easily later and help those in need gain benefits.

Now that she has enough "chips," there's absolutely no need to participate in this match, which Bianca sees as child's play.

P. S.: I will finish the Kazimierz storyline this month, and then focus on writing next month. Updates will also return to normal next month.

By the way, does anyone want to see Goose go to the Second Eruption to save Sirin?

Chapter 54 The Silent Manner

"Bianca has left, Maria Nearl, let's go too." Zofia watched Bianca's departing figure with a complicated expression before turning to the person beside her and saying.

"Hmm... Although things were a bit unexpected, we still need to celebrate. Sister Zofia, let's go shopping as planned." Maria Nearl finally came to her senses after hearing her aunt's words and nodded.

"That's natural. After all, she went from being the victor of the competition to the guardian of the city. And a hero's triumphant return naturally calls for a celebration."

Zofia had no objection to her child's "suggestion"; instead, she nodded in agreement.

Then, without lingering, the two quickly and silently disappeared from the now bustling and noisy audience.

After returning to the rest area, Bianca returned some equipment to the staff, changed into casual clothes, made some disguises, and immediately made her escape.

Although she didn't know the extent of her influence here, judging from the state of the arena audience, she felt that if she didn't leave soon, she wouldn't be able to leave once the others realized what was happening.

Just thinking about being surrounded by the Swarm of ordinary people makes Dai'e feel troubled and gives her goosebumps.

Moreover, Bianca had already arranged to celebrate at the tavern with Maria Nearl and the others. With such a sudden "unexpected turn of events," her friends would surely be very confused, and she felt it necessary to explain things to them.

Thinking this, the silly goose tried her best to hide herself from being recognized, and her pace toward Bald Martin's tavern quickened.

Bald Martin's Tavern

"Squeak--"

As the door opened, Bianca, slightly flustered, quickly rushed in.

"Hmm? Oh, isn't this our great hero, Knight Bianca? Why are you so flustered? Hahaha."

Upon seeing who it was, the old knight, who was drinking in the tavern, put down his cup and began to tease them.

"Uncle Fu, stop teasing me. I'm no hero. I just did what I was supposed to do." Bianca replied helplessly as she removed her disguise, listening to the old knight's words.

"Hahaha, that's it! That's the kind of virtue a knight should have. How could those competitive knights possibly be like you, little girl, Bianca?" Old Froh laughed even harder after hearing Bianca's words.

He hadn't seen a young knight with such qualities in a long time.

"Yes, there aren't many knights with your level of awareness these days, Bianca. Old man F is just happy now, you don't need to take it to heart." The old craftsman Koval, sitting to the side, surprisingly didn't refute someone this time, but instead joined in the sigh.

"Hmm, where are Maria Nearl and the others?"

To the sighs of her elders, Bianca could only shake her head helplessly before changing the subject.

"They're going shopping, of course. They'll be back to celebrate with you in a bit." This time, it was bald Martin, who was tidying up the store, who answered Bianca's question.

"Um... this competition was a complete mess, do we still need to celebrate?" Bianca blinked her azure eyes gently, recalling the previous competition that had been unexpectedly ruined.

"Of course, both the victory in the game and your protection of the city this time are worth celebrating..."

"Squeak--"

Just as Bald Martin was halfway through his sentence, about to say something more, the tavern door was pushed open again... and this time, the person who entered made the three old men in the tavern widen their eyes in surprise.

"This is truly... a rare guest."

After a moment of stunned silence, bald Martin spoke slowly and deliberately, his eyes filled with a strange expression.

"..."

However, the newcomer neither answered nor looked at the others, but silently stared at Bianca with his sharp golden eyes, as if trying to see through her.

"Um?"

When Bianca met the blond man's gaze, a hint of doubt flashed in her azure eyes, as if she were asking him what his purpose was.

The blond Kuranta man in front of him was not at all surprised that he would come. After all, as the former head of the Nearl Family and the uncle of Maria Nearl and Margaret Nearl, it would be surprising if he didn't come after the commotion he had caused.

Moreover, strictly speaking, this wasn't actually the first time she had met this man... although their identities were different when they met before.

Earlier, because of Bianca's strength displayed in the arena and her uncooperative attitude during the period when she was being targeted, Manner feared that the Nearl Family would be implicated, so he secretly went back to "warn" or rather remind her.

However, that night, not only did they not receive any reminders, but because of Sakura, none of the Manner people saw her either.

However, because of this incident, he also learned that his family had powerful protectors, and after learning about Bianca's character from various sources, he temporarily gave up the idea.

It wasn't until this time, when Bianca revealed her strength and caused a huge commotion, that Manner came looking for her again.

"I want to know your purpose, your purpose in coming to the Great Knight's Territory, and your purpose in contacting Maria Nearl and the others." After meeting Bianca's gaze, Manner asked her questions without reservation.

Although Bianca's previous display of strength left Manner completely helpless, he still felt it necessary to ask her questions.

This inquiry was not only driven by various other reasons, but also by a glimmer of expectation from Manner's own heart.

Bianca's formidable strength and noble character stirred up ripples in his long-dormant heart, like a stone thrown into a still pond.

"Then may I ask you... in what capacity are you asking me this question?" After hearing Manner's question, Bianca's expression turned serious. She didn't answer the man's question directly, but instead asked him in return.

"Is he a knight who protects this city and country, or just Maria Nearl's uncle?"

"..."

Bianca's sudden question plunged Manner into silence, and a quiet atmosphere began to permeate the entire tavern.

The four people present stared at him silently, as if waiting for his answer...

P. S.: I finally finished writing about Uncle. I still have more to write tonight... I'll have to urge him a bit.

Chapter 55 Bianca's Answer

"Can't a knight protect his family? Besides, I don't have any knightly title, I'm not a knight of Kazimierz." After a moment of silence, Manner said with sharp eyes and a calm tone.

"Heh~ A knight is never defined by a title." Bianca chuckled at Manner's reply before continuing, "If you want to know my purpose, please have a seat, Maria Nearl's uncle."

As soon as she finished speaking, Bianca pulled out another chair from the table and looked at the blond man, the meaning of which was self-evident.

"..."

Upon hearing Bianca's words, Manner was taken aback at first, but after seeing her actions, she walked over and sat down at the table without any hesitation.

"Let's introduce ourselves. My name is Bianca Durandal Ataegina, and I'm a warrior. You can call me Bianca or Durandal, it's up to you."

After Manner sat down, Bianca followed suit and began to introduce herself earnestly.

"... Manner, that's my name. As you know, I'm also Maria Nearl's uncle."

After hearing Bianca's self-introduction, a hint of surprise flashed in Manner's golden eyes, but in the end she didn't say anything and simply introduced herself as well.

After catching the fleeting emotion in Manner's eyes, Bianca smiled gently and then said:

"Surprised? I admire knights, I will uphold the chivalric code, and I want to become a knight myself. But before that, I am a warrior, a warrior who protects everyone."

"..."

Upon hearing this, Manner simply shook her head and said nothing.

After all, in his view, whether Bianca was a knight or a warrior was of little concern to him. Moreover, more than these topics, he was currently eager to know the answer to the question he had asked about the exit earlier.

"You..."

"Squeak--"

Just as Bianca, looking helpless, opened her mouth to answer Manner's question, the tavern door opened again, interrupting the conversation and drawing the attention of everyone present.

However, before the three old knights and Bianca and the others could say or do anything, a surprised and astonished voice rang out first.

"Uncle Manner... what are you doing here?"

Maria Nearl, who was standing at the tavern entrance carrying a bunch of things, was so surprised when she saw someone sitting not far from her friend that she almost dropped what she was holding.

For a fleeting moment, she even wondered if she was dreaming. After all, if she wasn't dreaming... why wasn't her uncle working, but instead sitting in Martin's tavern?

Not only Maria Nearl, but even Zofia, who was also standing at the door, couldn't hide the surprise on her face.

However, she was ultimately much more mature than her own child. After a moment of surprise, she composed herself and simply looked at Manner with a questioning gaze.

"You're back! You must be tired. Please come and sit down."

After realizing what was happening, Bianca quickly stood up, took the bags from the two of them, and said with a smile.

"Okay, sure..."

"Um."

Although the two of them were still confused about the situation, after hearing Bianca's words, they didn't rush to ask questions, but quietly found a place to sit down.

Afterwards, Bianca carefully distributed and arranged the food and drinks she had received from Maria Nearl before sitting down again next to her.

"Bianca, you're amazing! Superb!!!"

"Hmm..."

Even though Maria Nearl felt a little reserved because her uncle was there, she couldn't help but give Bianca a big hug as soon as she sat down.

"Mama..."

Seeing this, Manner frowned instinctively, wanting to say something, but before he could finish speaking...

Bianca's cheerful voice rang out before he could finish, silencing him.

"Heh~ Maria Nearl is amazing too. She wasn't scared at all this time and even went shopping with Zofia. You've worked hard."

"..."

Zofia glanced at Manner's indescribable expression, then a quick smile flashed in her eyes.

Joy, this seems to be the first time she's seen someone with this expression in so long.

"Alright, watching the game has taken up quite a bit of time, let's grab something to eat."

"Good!"

Looking at the energetic Maria Nearl in front of her, Bianca shook her head helplessly before turning her gaze back to the man sitting opposite her.

Let's continue our previous topic.

"... Um."

Although Manner was reluctant to discuss this issue with Bianca in front of Maria Nearl and Zofia, she eventually nodded in agreement, for reasons unknown.

After hearing Bianca and Manner's conversation, almost everyone present secretly perked up their ears, especially the latter two who were extremely focused.

"The first question is about my purpose in coming to the Great Knight's Territory. You might not believe it, but this wasn't my initial destination; I was merely passing through this city."

"However, if you ask me what my purpose is in the Great Knight's Territory right now, I can tell you clearly that it is to help those in need here and to fight for their rights and fairness."

At this point, Bianca paused, giving Manner ample time to think.

"True fairness doesn't exist, and fighting for your rights is an incredibly difficult task. How are you going to fight for them..." Manner regretted her words as soon as she met Bianca's gaze...

Because of his preconceived notions, he overlooked something very important: the seemingly young girl in front of him was not an ordinary person.

Rather, it is someone who possesses the power to overturn the enormous chessboard called Kazimierz at any time.

"You know the answer perfectly well, don't you? From the very beginning, my bargaining chips in this game have been power and influence." Bianca paused slightly at this point, then continued: