Outside Qlipoth Fort.
Before the Everwinter Monument, passersby could never resist looking back a couple of times.
There was no other reason than that a certain sight here made it impossible to look away.
The knight in silver armor, with his long, fiery-red hair, was as vibrant and beautiful as a rose in full bloom. He stood tall, his bearing graceful, his manners natural and proper, his conversation witty and entertaining. He resembled an elegant gentleman, while his gentle gaze held unwavering devotion and resolve, making him seem even more like a devout believer.
Amid Belobog's snow and cold winds, this knight shone as brilliantly and searingly as the blazing sun! Passionate and sincere!
Without question, both this knight's looks and his bearing were exceptional.
Opposite him stood Captain Gepard, the commanding officer of Belobog's Silvermane Guards. A great hero who protected Belobog, Gepard had short blond hair and a resolute face. Though his looks fell slightly short of the knight's, his bearing was by no means inferior.
To the people of Belobog, these were undoubtedly two exceptionally handsome men.
By comparison, the trembling fellow hunched behind the knight looked rather seedy.
"Thank you, Mr. Gepard." Argenti raised his left hand to his chest and expressed his gratitude. "Thank you for bringing us to the city and helping Martin find a doctor. Your integrity is like a treasured sword, and your kindness is warmer still than the blazing sun amid the wind and snow."
Gepard's cheek twitched slightly. Even after so many years as a Silvermane Guard had forged his unshakable composure, he still found this strange man's endless praise somewhat difficult to bear.
So he raised his head and looked at the sky. Belobog's sky was blue, but farther away, gloomy clouds still churned. In truth, the sun was