At Danton Church, in the reception room behind the cathedral, three knights who had just survived a brush with death stared at one another.
Although news that Qin Ran had defeated and wiped out the Twenty Hounds had arrived some time ago, the three of them still found it hard to believe.
In truth, when facing Qin Ran, who had chosen to stay behind, the three knights had already prepared for the worst.
But who could have imagined that Qin Ran had not only survived, but had also achieved an unprecedented victory?
"It's truly unbelievable..."
Rodney, the knight from Garcia Church, sighed.
"Yes."
Yuwuna and Dan nodded in agreement.
Yuwuna, in particular, who came from Quick Church, exclaimed, "As expected of someone who inherited the Griffin Church's legacy. He is practically on par with the Vulture Knight from back then."
"No, Yuwuna!"
"Believe me, even Lord Delcobo, the Vulture Knight of old, could not compare to Lord 2567 now—after tonight, Lord 2567's name will be elevated to an entirely new height!"
Dan from Ed Church spoke with admiration.
For this young knight, Qin Ran, who had saved his life and possessed such overwhelming strength, had already inspired an unconscious sense of worship.
The female knight thought for a moment but did not refute him.
Because she believed Qin Ran was worthy of such honor.
Watching his two friends, Rodney could not help but smile bitterly to himself.
Rodney would naturally never forget Qin Ran's life-saving grace, but he was even more aware of what was about to happen.
Faced with the complete annihilation of the Twenty Hounds, the Elders Council would definitely not let the matter rest.
Qin Ran, who had just wiped out the Twenty Hounds, seemed infinitely glorious, but he was actually in extreme danger.
He did not