Close-Protection Bodyguard / The Black Knight

Watching the aircraft being towed into the warehouse by SilverAsh's men, Bai Ye turned to look at the pilot, Dylan.

"Let's see what Mr. SilverAsh says... By the way, Supervisor Bai Ye, I think I've finished my work, right?"

Although Dylan is not Bai Ye's direct subordinate and does not belong to the External Operations, Bai Ye is now definitely his superior, so he has to follow Bai Ye's arrangements.

Bai Ye glanced at the terminal, then smiled and said, "I think Mr. SilverAsh will certainly not mind treating you well. How about this, have a good time here for a few days, consider it a trip and a vacation, and then you can pilot the aircraft back to Rhodes Island."

Dylan was a little surprised. "Eh?! Don't you need me to take you home?"

Bai Ye pointed to his legs. "It's okay, I have my own plans, you don't need to wait for me here."

In fact, Bai Ye has already mastered flight. If he goes out alone, he can fly back directly without needing to use a flying vehicle for transportation.

Dylan paused for a moment, then nodded. "So, I'm free to do as I please?"

"Okay, your work is done. You can arrange your time as you see fit. I'll mention it to Amiya and the others when I get back, and I'll grant you a few days off."

As he spoke, Bai Ye looked at the surrounding snow and couldn't help but sigh, "Sierakow is quite beautiful. Enjoy it while you can."

"Yay!" Dylan waved his hands. "Bai Ye is brilliant!"

SilverAsh, who was standing nearby, overheard their conversation and came over, smiling as he said, "Mr. Dylan, enjoy your vacation. I'll cover all your expenses here."

After he finished speaking, he had Weiss hand over a wad of cash.

While SilverAsh may not be considered extremely wealthy, his fortune is certainly substantial. He founded the Karlan Trade Company. Nominally a state-owned enterprise, it is in reality a dictatorship under Enciodes SilverAsh, refusing to pay taxes to the Sierak Three-Clan Council.

This company is the only external trade window for the Snowfield, thus creating a monopoly.

So calling him SilverAsh, the Tycoon isn't an exaggeration; this guy is quite wealthy.

"Do you need me to arrange someone to accompany you on your sightseeing?" SilverAsh asked Dylan after paying.

"No, no, no, Mr. SilverAsh, this is more than enough. You're too kind," Dylan said, waving his hands in refusal. He looked at the money in his hand and then glanced at Bai Ye with some difficulty.

"Just accept it, and then relax. Pilots are under a lot of pressure, don't hold it in." Bai Ye patted his shoulder.

Dylan nodded.

After saying goodbye to everyone, he left on his own.

"How does Mr. Bai Ye feel about this place?" After Dylan left, SilverAsh pointed out the surrounding scenery to Bai Ye and then asked.

Bai Ye looked up.

Sierakow is protected by a goddess.

Yelagand protects this land, so it is rarely ravaged by Catastrophe, making it an extremely rare place in the entire Terra.

Therefore, there are no Mobile City in Sierakow, and people live and work in peace and contentment in the Snowfield without having to migrate to escape Catastrophe.

It is precisely because of this that the natural environment here has been largely preserved, and coupled with the low level of industrialization, it can be considered paradise compared to the outside world.

"Great," Bai Ye exclaimed sincerely.

Before the transmigration, the Earth Federation had already made every effort to restore the ecosystem, but it was still unable to restore the scene before them.

Ultimately, it still falls short by quite a bit.

Compared to other countries, Sierakow stands out even more.

The waterways that those Mobile City traversed have long been repeatedly crushed and left barren, turning into deserts.

On the foundation of the mobile city-state, towering buildings stand tall, forming a pure urban landscape. In contrast, the Snowfield has almost no skyscrapers. The most striking building is the headquarters of the Karlan Trade Company.

Surrounded by lakes and with Bai Xue -capped mountains standing majestically, it is truly a paradise.

However, Bai Ye still shook his head. "Is this your territory?"

"Yes, this is indeed my family's territory. And, within the territory, this trading port is the most prosperous." SilverAsh nodded.

Pointing to the surrounding buildings, factories, and streets, he said with some pride, "This used to be just a village. I have gradually developed it into what it is today."

"So, in other places, there are no cities, only villages and towns?" Bai Ye remained unmoved by SilverAsh's words.

SilverAsh was silent for a moment, then nodded.

Bai Ye fell silent for a long time before sighing, "Although I was somewhat prepared, seeing it with my own eyes is still quite surprising. That train line was only recently built, wasn't it?"

Before SilverAsh could answer his question, Bai Ye continued, "It's a miracle that this country, Snowfield, has existed until now. You are indeed blessed by the goddess very well, no, too well."

He really didn't know how to complain anymore.

Snowfield, powerful nations clash; Columbia tech companies research lethal weapons; Victoria recreates the Steam Knight Gundam; the Sarkaz secretly develop flying warships; the Celestial Masters of the Great Yan possess the power to move mountains and fill seas; the Knights' Tournament of Kazimierz undergoes commercial transformation and flourishes; and underground, Durin constructs a dome that envelops the city...

Yes, even in the tribes in the Sargon jungle, the first stages of industrialization were quietly taking place.

But now, in Sierakow, the tracks have just been laid and trains are in use.

"All I can say is, thank you, Goddess, for preserving this pure land."

Bai Ye sincerely thanks Yelagand.

Without her protection, this place would have been swallowed up by other powerful nations sooner or later. Only she could ensure that Snowfield survived amidst Columbia, Victoria, and Kazimierz.

Yes, you read that right. On the map of Terra, Sierakow is located exactly between Columbia, Victoria, and Kazimierz.

The existence of such a small country nestled between three powerful nations is nothing short of a miracle.

SilverAsh nodded, feeling somewhat bewildered himself. "Yelagand can't protect us forever. If we don't continue the pursuit, I don't know how Snowfield will survive in the Terra Jungle, surrounded by powerful beings."

"All I know is that weakness itself is a sin. Therefore, I must push forward with the reforms; the Snowfield must never be sealed off."

As he spoke, he looked at Bai Ye and earnestly pleaded again, "Mr. Bai Ye, no matter the cost, I will resolve the conflict among the undead."

"I'm willing to do anything!"

"Please feel free to make your request!"

Chapter 84 Bodyguard

To be honest, if SilverAsh were a white-haired girl, Bai Ye might have been slightly excited when he said "no matter the cost".

Unfortunately, this guy is a real macho man.

Bai Ye had no interest in this.

However, he did come to understand SilverAsh's determination.

With SilverAsh's strong support and resources, solving the problem will be much easier.

After thinking for a moment, Bai Ye said, "Leave this matter to me. I'm quite knowledgeable about the undead."

Upon hearing this, SilverAsh clenched his fists secretly. Even with his composure, he couldn't help but feel a surge of joy.

In fact, he wasn't very confident he could persuade Bai Ye to help him. After all, Bai Ye hadn't given a clear answer, which made him feel uneasy.

He quickly reached out his hand to express his gratitude. "Thank you very much, Mr. Bai Ye."

Bai Ye squeezed SilverAsh's hand.

Weiss was walking behind the two, also smiled happily.

As they spoke, the three arrived at a detached cottage. SilverAsh looked at the house and introduced it, saying, "This house has been vacant for a long time. It's a safe house. Mr. Bai Ye, you can stay here for now."

Before heading to Sierakow, SilverAsh had asked Bai Ye about accommodation options. Staying in a guest room at SilverAsh's own mansion or at a hotel was fine.

However, Bai Ye still prefers to stay in safe houses; he doesn't like staying in hotels when he's alone. So SilverAsh arranged for him to stay here.

"This place is nice." Bai Ye was quite satisfied with the place where he had temporarily settled down.

"I originally intended to host a welcome dinner, but I have to attend a very important meeting, so I cannot provide adequate hospitality. Please forgive me, Mr. Bai Ye," SilverAsh said.

"It's alright, I'll just eat whatever I want." Bai Ye waved his hand, not caring at all.

Weiss chuckled and said, "Why don't we wait until Matthor returns to have the banquet next time? After all, none of the other chefs are as good as Matthor."

"So Matterhorn is a chef?" Bai Ye was somewhat surprised.

He was standing outside the visitor's room looking like a guard, but now it sounds like he's a cook?

Incidentally, after Matthon Yeck settled in Rhodes Island as an agent of the Karlan Trade, he also gave himself an operator nickname, as is customary— Matterhorn.

SilverAsh laughed as well, "Matterhorn is indeed my bodyguard, but his cooking skills are equally outstanding."

"That's right. The politicians and dignitaries of Sierakow used to go to the council chamber for meetings, but now they only want to go to the master's drawing room—all because of Matthorn's skills," Weiss added.

Bai Ye said with great interest, "In that case, when I return to Rhodes Island, I'll definitely have to savor it properly."

After Bai Ye agreed to help, the atmosphere among the three of them relaxed considerably, especially SilverAsh and Weiss, who were not usually the type to show their emotions, but now both looked very happy.

"Have you two encountered some good fortune?"

Just then, the door to the cabin where Bai Ye had temporarily rested opened, and a tall, blonde Caprinae woman with a magnificent bust walked out.

SilverAsh smiled and nodded when he saw her, "Jian, so you were already here."

Bai Ye looked up and was stunned.

He knew this person.

Bai Ye never expected that he would meet this legend here.

The woman known as "Jian" nodded. "Since you suddenly wanted to use this safe house, I came over and tidied it up. After all, there are some things inside that are not convenient for others to see."

SilverAsh seemed satisfied. He pointed to Mace and introduced her, "This is my bodyguard. From now on, she will protect you. You can make any requests directly to her."

Then he turned to Jian and said, "My safety is temporarily in Weiss's hands. I'm leaving this to you. Please make sure Mr. Bai Ye is safe and sound."

The blonde woman nodded, then looked at Bai Ye: "This must be Mr. Bai Ye? I'll be in charge of your security from now on."

As she spoke, she reached out her hand to Bai Ye.

"Thank you for your help."

Bai Ye felt that he was shaking hands more frequently. He stretched out his hand, but it felt like he was gripping a rough rock.

SilverAsh stayed inside for a while longer, had a cup of tea with her, and then left with Weiss.

Before parting, SilverAsh, the Tycoon stood outside the door and said to Bai Ye, "Get some rest today. I'll have someone bring all the documents over tomorrow."

Bai Ye didn't care. In fact, he was more curious about the identity of the bodyguard SilverAsh had assigned to him.

Meanwhile, on the road outside, SilverAsh led Weiss into the car.

Weiss was somewhat surprised. "I didn't expect the master to actually arrange for his own bodyguards to protect Mr. Bai Ye. I initially thought I was the one in charge of this task."

"I don't need to worry about my safety; no one would dare to openly attack me in Sierakow. However, Bai Ye is still very important. I can only feel at ease with her around."

As he spoke, he reached out and tapped his thigh. "It's no exaggeration to say that that person now holds the future in his Sierakow. I can't be too careful."

"Moreover, having a woman accompany him as a bodyguard might make him feel more at ease."

Weiss added from the side, "Actually, the master was also having Jian monitor him?"

"Heh, if he's honest and upright, then he's just a bodyguard; if he's secretly plotting something, I have to be prepared. You can never be too careful. I hope I'm just overthinking it."

With that, SilverAsh opened his terminal and, while preparing his speech for the meeting, instructed Weiss, "Have Nosis hand over all the data to Mr. Bai Ye tomorrow."

Inside the small house where they stayed, Bai Ye put down her luggage.

He looked at the safe house that was arranged to his liking and stretched contentedly.

'Looks like I've been underestimated...'

Bai Ye was surprised that SilverAsh would arrange a bodyguard for him. According to him, this bodyguard was originally SilverAsh's personal bodyguard.

Bai Ye put down his briefcase, which didn't contain much to begin with, and walked out of his room.

Inside the ordinary living room disguised as a house, Jian Zheng sat upright.

"What are we having for dinner?" Bai Ye asked casually.

"I'll do whatever you say," Jian said casually. "Anyway, the boss has already paid enough. Even if we booked every single restaurant here, it would be more than enough."

Chapter 85 The Black Knight

As they spoke, Bai Ye kept examining the mace.

Yes, as mentioned earlier, Bai Ye actually knows this SilverAsh bodyguard.