Chapter 188

My recent contact with Amabena revealed that her experience was completely different from what I had gathered in the intelligence reports.

Monica frowned. "Could it be that guy who's behind this?"

"That guy? Who?"

"It's someone close to Amabena. Amabena seems to listen to him a lot, and so does Angiya."

"Oh?" Elvian asked curiously, "What's his name? What's his background?"

"His name is Rider, but I don't know his title."

"Uh-huh?"

Elvian was stunned... Rider, wait, could it be 'Avril's' lover?!

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Chapter 128 Ryan: Queen Majesty, my loyalty is absolute! [9k]

Royal City of Verdaya.

In the spacious open space behind the castle, two teams of Moonlight Knight clad in armor were conducting combat drills.

The same number of people, almost the same training time and methods.

The difference between the two teams lies in their leaders: one is the veteran Moonlight Knight, and the other is a 'newcomer' who has only recently changed jobs.

Those watching from afar didn't understand why Her Queen would arrange such a drill. Given the characteristics of the Moonlight Knight, teams led by captains of higher ranks would definitely crush those of lower ranks. Was there even a need for a comparison?

However, once the competition officially began, what happened was completely unexpected.

Whoosh!

A silver moon hangs high in the air.

Wheel of Stars and Moon!

Moonlit Night Guardian!

With the Starry Knight's skill enhancement, all Moonlight Cavalry immediately felt a powerful surge within their bodies, and at the same time, a Magic Power shield naturally formed on their body surfaces.

Opposite them, the leader, Moonlight Knight, also used his class skill, but it didn't look nearly as flashy as the Starry Knight's.

"What kind of power is that?!"

To everyone's surprise, the two cavalry units clashed and fought fiercely, and the battle quickly revealed a clear trend—the unit led by the 'newcomers' was actually suppressing the veteran unit?!

"This... how is this possible?!"

Mylen, the Moonlight Knight assigned by Elvian to participate in the exercise today, originally thought it was just a battle of veterans leading newcomers, but he found that he was wrong, and very wrong.

Looking at the dazzling pink-haired girl in the crowd, he knew that there was only one way to win the exercise—to defeat her.

Da da da da!

The blade gleamed with a silvery-white light, like the moon, and Mylen's figure swiftly traversed the battlefield, closing in and slashing down with his sword!

"Defeat!"

Whoosh!

Mylen only managed to slash at a blur, and when he came to his senses, he found that 'Avril' was already behind him, and a Moonlight Slash easily shattered his Magic Power shield.

Boom!

Magic Power explosion rang out, and Mylen fell to the ground, staring in astonishment at the silver-white longsword pointing at him.

"Drill over!"

The referee announced.

"You flatter me."

Avril nodded at him.

"Oh no, it's... you've won completely, that's amazing, Avril."

Mylen stood up and said with a sigh, "Although it's a bit embarrassing to lose to a new recruit, for some reason, seeing Avril makes me feel that losing doesn't matter and I don't feel frustrated."

Avril.

Just then, a sound came from afar.

Everyone turned around and saw Elvian standing on the balcony extending from the back of the castle, looking at them.

"Go quickly, Avril, His Your Majesty summons you."

"Avril, you will definitely become the pride of the Moonlight Knight Order!"

"Avril is amazing."

Amidst the praise, 'Avril' left the training ground and went to Elvian's side.

"His Your Majesty."

"Congratulations, Avril, you have passed the test. I hereby officially bestow upon you the title of Viscount and appoint you as the Vice Commander of the First Legion of the Moonlight Knight Order," Elvian said solemnly. "May the Moon Goddess bless you and may you triumph in every battle."

Avril bowed. "Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty."

"You deserve all of this."

Elvian then smiled.

Actually, she was surprised by the result of the competition. After all, Mylen was a veteran third-tier Moonlight Knight with rich combat experience, but she did not expect to be defeated by Avril in the blink of an eye. The latter's speed of improvement was really surprising.

No, this isn't just surprising, it's downright unbelievable.

Elvian was seeing this for the first time. How long had it been since she became Supernatural Being? Judging from her Magic Power, she was already close to breaking through to the third tier, directly setting a new record for Veldria's advancement speed over the years.

Not only that, Magic Power increases quickly, combat skills improve quickly, and so does the improvement of professional skills.

It's important to understand that there are no shortcuts when it comes to professional skills. Unlike Magic Power cultivation, which can be aided by Soul Jade, and some skills can even be achieved through sacrifice, also known as 'blood sacrifice', skills can only be improved by continuously using them to increase proficiency and gradually enhance their effectiveness.

Elvian couldn't understand it, but she was willing to call it a 'miracle'.

And 'Avril' is the 'miracle' God-given!

"Give me a decisive break, and once you break through to the third rank, you can officially go to the battlefield. No matter how powerful a warrior is, he can never truly transform without experiencing the baptism of war. I hope you can continue to maintain this, become a hero of Veldria, and become my pride."

Elvian smiled and said, "I believe that one day you will be able to surpass that 'Holy Blood Demon' of the Augustus Empire."

"The Holy Blood Demon? Who is Your Majesty referring to?"

"Her name is Shally," Elvian sighed. "Though I hate to admit it, her abilities are indeed the most outstanding I've ever seen. Her professional characteristics make the Holy Blood Legion as terrifying as a demon. Under equal circumstances, the Moonlight Knight Order are no match for the Holy Blood Legion. Do you know what that means? If we can't destroy the Holy Blood Legion, Wildea will never be able to unify the Northern Continent. Although the Holy Blood Legion is not yet fully formed, we don't have much time left."

Avril said, "Your Majesty, rest assured, if we face the Holy Blood Legion, I will certainly kill her."

Elvian chuckled, "I believe you can do it, but you'll only have a chance once you reach the Fourth Tier or even fifth rank."

It's not that she's being self-deprecating, but the Holy Blood Legion is indeed too strange. The Blood Divine Path has produced such a battlefield killing god. You could call her a cultist, but she doesn't kill randomly. She only kills people on the battlefield. Isn't it normal to kill someone on the battlefield?

You can't believe it, can you? Look at what those Holy Blood Army are shouting! Blood Sacrifice to the Blood God? Even the priests of Gate of Janus are silent!

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Moreover, 'Shally's' one-on-one combat ability is terrifyingly strong; she can kill a fifth-tier Moonlight Knight without hesitation.

However, Elvian felt that the Starry Knight must be stronger. As long as they reached the same level, 'Avril' would be able to kill 'Shally'.

The profession with the strongest faith in the Moon Goddess is no different from the Chosen One. How can they not win?

"By the way Avril," Elvian asked hesitantly, "Do you know where your lover is?"

"Rider? Why does His Your Majesty ask him about him?"

"I was just a little curious."

Avril pondered for a moment and said, "When he contacted me last time, he said he had found a ruin on the border of the Kingdom of Lotte and would be staying there for a while. Now... I don't know where it is."

"The Kingdom of Lotte? Ruins?"

Elvian sneered inwardly.

She was pretty sure then.

Previously, I only suspected it was a coincidence, after all, they were so far apart, and there were quite a few people with the name Rider not only in the Northern Continent, but also in Wildea alone.

But someone who could become Avril's lover must have something special about them, and coupled with her intuition, Elvian felt there was a 10% or even 90% chance.

Of course, she still needs to make a final decision.

This must be confirmed.

For the sake of Avril, this talent.

"If that guy really is Avril's lover, I will never forgive him!"

Elvian thought to herself.

Spreading rumors under the guise of adventure, and now he's even gone to the Kingdom of Lotte and gotten involved with the Queen there!

Fine, you've all gotten involved, but you're even helping them scam Wilderya? Are you even from Wilderya?!

[Character Avril has been leveled up to level 30.]

In the Lotte Royal City, Ryan, who was having a long phone conversation with the Grand Duke, glanced at the system notification.

"... That's the situation. Macaos and his men have already led their troops to disperse. This time, we'll focus on defense and never let the Western Barbarian Army cross the Western Territory border."

"Yes, proceed according to plan. I reckon they'll start to get anxious in about two weeks at most," Ryan laughed. "Winter comes quickly on the Great Plains, so let's hold out for these two weeks first."

"That's what I thought too... By the way," Magana tilted her head, "Ryan, are you and Caslathdi close?"

"Uh." Ryan paused, "It's alright... right? Isn't this just like the feelings... no, the friendship I had back in Berman City?"

"Oh~~" Magana said meaningfully.

Ryan suddenly felt a chill run down his spine. "My Grand Duke, what's wrong?"

"Nothing much, just that your Caslathdi sent a magical letter to tell you that that wretched woman, Shally, Baron returned to Baron." Magana snorted. "That woman, I waited for her in Grand Duke for so long, and she's only back now. She must be scared!"

Although she acknowledged 'Vainay's' abilities, and that the other party's series of schemes to seize the throne were indeed impressive, it didn't mean she could tolerate 'Shally' stabbing Ryan in the back and then imprisoning him for so long without knowing what had happened to him.

If she had the chance, she would definitely beat 'Shally' to the ground, stomp on her head, make her lick Ryan's toes as an apology, and then make that guy shout 'I am mz!'

What is the ultimate humiliation?

Magana felt that sometimes being humiliated was worse than being killed, especially after being picked up and done that by Ryan... Ugh, why am I recalling this? It's so embarrassing, Magana!

Next time, next time we absolutely cannot let Ryan succeed again!

"Snort!"

Thinking this, Magana glared at Ryan. It was all Ryan's fault; she was acting a little strange from time to time.

"Ah?"

Ryan was bewildered.