Before the sacred oak, the demon's corpse was gradually turning to ash.
Within Romon's body, Shennong Horn Space was also tirelessly absorbing this power without cease.
"Let's get ready to head back." After a long while, Romon opened his half-closed eyes and looked around as he spoke.
Everyone had already cleaned up the battlefield and packed everything away. Naturally, no one objected.
On the way back, Lulie and Xiūsang could not help casting envious looks at Tekaxiu.
Looking at Tekaxiu's transformed bearing, Lulie could not help asking, "Captain, now that you've advanced to Knight, do you feel any changes? Physically?"
Tekaxiu slightly moved his shoulders atop his horse and answered seriously, "I'm much stronger."
"That's great." Lulie continued asking enviously, "Does that mean you can release Battle Aura now?"
"I should be able to, but I haven't tested it yet. I'll try it after we get back," Tekaxiu replied.
"Lulie, there's no need to be envious. With your aptitude, as long as you work harder, you won't be far from that step either. This mission is complete. Once we finish the handover, we'll drink to celebrate." What Romon meant to celebrate was naturally Tekaxiu's advancement. "Also, this mission's reward is half a Knight Fief. Settle your families first!"
"Yes, we must celebrate properly! We have to drink several good cups!" Lulie said excitedly. Though he was small, his capacity for drink was no small matter.
The group returned to Yadan City in grand procession. They delivered the news of victory and the soldiers back to the noble who had issued the mission. Romon received the documents and map for half a Knight Fief, along with a considerable monetary reward.
He tucked the documents and map into his clothes, handed the bag of money to Xiūsang, and they returned to the