It has been proven that:
Opportunities often only come once.
Yesterday's situation was so wonderful, but it was ruined by that little girl Chromie, and that was the end of it.
For several days in a row, no matter how much Jiang Jie pleaded and begged, he was rejected by Fenna and ruthlessly locked out, causing those who saw him to chuckle.
Of course, Jiang Jie's walk out of Fenna's room that morning still alarmed a large group of people, and the news quickly spread like wildfire throughout Stratholme. Within a few days, even Light's Hope Chapel and Darrowshire knew about it. One spy even stayed up for three days and three nights, changing horses but not changing men, to report the news to Queen Calia with urgent news.
Then on that day, everyone discovered that the usually gentle Queen Calia had lost her temper seven times, scolded five people, and accidentally broke three sets of cups and a coffee table.
It is said that even the Marquis Lawrence was severely reprimanded, the first time in months.
Of course, experienced nobles soon stepped forward to tell everyone that nothing had actually happened, as evidenced by Fenna's expression and gait the next morning.
However, some countered: Fenna's eyes were dark-rimmed the next morning, clearly indicating she hadn't slept all night. Her room light stayed on until the next morning, and someone saw shadows moving around through the window. Most importantly, Fenna is Paladin, capable of healing minor bleeding wounds of that degree. She was unaffected.
As a result, opinions varied widely.
Fenna had been feeling unwell for the past few days, and people were giving her strange looks wherever she went. She had secretly vented her anger on Jiang Jie several times, complaining that he hadn't used the front door that night but had instead entered through the window, and even sneaked in undetected.
Most importantly, why didn't he just sneak out the window every night and shamelessly stay in her room?
Taking the opportunity, Jiang Jie grabbed her small hand and suggested that since they couldn't stay here any longer, they should go somewhere else, like the Light's Hope Chapel or Tyr's Hand.
That afternoon, everyone in Stratholme knew that the Lord and Marquis Nicholas had gone off to enjoy some time alone, leaving everyone else behind and ignoring even the heavy affairs of Stratholme.
Two horses, two people, traveling together, chatting and laughing.
This was probably the happiest time Jiang Jie had experienced since coming to this world. Although they tried everything but couldn't break through the final barrier, their feelings for each other grew rapidly, and their tenderness towards one another was the envy of everyone.
They weren't in a hurry, so their speed wasn't fast.
It took them a full week to finally arrive at the Light's Hope Chapel.
Returning to this town after several months, Jiang Jie sensed that the Holy Light power dormant deep underground was much stronger than when he last came.
The warriors who died in battle over the past few months, whose bodies could still be found, were all transported to this cemetery for burial, where they were transformed into even more powerful heroic spirits to guard this place.
This is nothing yet.
But if this continues, perhaps in a few years, the dormant power here will reach the level of Demigod, Light's Hope Chapel will become a true holy site, where no one can disturb it.
Jiang Jie suddenly remembered that there should be a secret base beneath the chapel, and he quickly asked about it, but the answer he received surprised him.
"A secret base? What secret base?" Fenna asked, puzzled. "Who told you that? Actually, the area beneath the Light's Hope Chapel has always been a cemetery, where many warriors and believers of the Holy Light are buried. Priest used to be the most numerous, but in recent years it's mainly been the remains of deceased Paladin."
Jiang Jie suddenly realized.
Yes, the Sanctum of Holy Light appeared ten years later; it's still a graveyard underneath. Furthermore, the Order of the Silver Hand are currently at their peak and don't need any secret bases; they can operate openly and honestly.
I just don't know where that holy book is now. I guess I'll have to ask Faol about it when I have time.
Good things shouldn't be wasted; it would be much better to give them to Fenna.
" Baron Oryx is temporarily in charge here, along with two High-Ranking Paladin and a high-ranking Priest," Fenna said with a smile. "He's doing quite well, improving rapidly. If he knew you were here, he would definitely come to see you. He idolizes you, and you are the idol of all the young people of Lordaeron."
Oryx's voice came from outside, and Jiang Jie and Fenna looked at each other and smiled.
"Why see him at a time like this? Let's go." A flash of magical light, Anveena teleported them outside the town.
Continuing south, this can also be considered an inspection of the Eastern Plaguelands.
Another week passed, and they arrived at Tyr's Hand.
This is the second largest city in the Eastern Plaguelands and the third largest city in Lordaeron, after Stratholme. At its peak, it had 50,000 residents and was the only place not contaminated by the Scourge Plague.
After the outbreak of the plague, many refugees fled here. Now it has a population of 80,000, far exceeding that of Stratholme.
"This isn't under my jurisdiction," Fenna said with a smile. "Although the Lord of Stratholme is nominally the highest-ranking official in the Eastern Plaguelands, Lord Valdelmar enjoys great prestige. Not long ago, General Abbendis was also sent here to assist Lord Valdelmar."
Lord Valdelmar is also a high-ranking nobleman who recently became a member of the Order of the Silver Hand.
He himself may not be very capable, but he holds a very high position; going back several generations, he was a lord of Tyr's Hand.
A few months ago, the Order of the Silver Hand underwent a major recruitment drive, and Lord Valdelmar was the first to respond, leading thousands of soldiers from Tyr's Hand to join the Order of the Silver Hand, becoming one of the highest-ranking lords in the entire order.
He is ranked alongside Highlord Tirion Fordring.
General Abbendis was originally the highest-ranking officer in charge of the defense of Lordaeron in the Silver Hand, and the direct superior of the three Orcs Slayer, Dagran. A few months ago, he was sent to Tyr's Hand to train thousands of new recruits there, and he held a very high position.
Both of them were Fenna's seniors and were very prestigious, so Fenna naturally couldn't control them.
"Shall we go take a look?" Jiang Jie smiled.
He hadn't been to this place yet and was somewhat curious.
Since it was a private time for two, they naturally wouldn't inform the two leaders here.
They quickly settled into a hotel, but Fenna absolutely refused to book a room, leaving Jiang Jie with no choice.
As night fell, the two strolled hand in hand through the streets when they suddenly spotted a vendor.
A smile appeared on Jiang Jie's lips; he hadn't expected to run into him here.
Although his appearance and attire were different from before, clearly indicating he had disguised himself through some means, he deliberately revealed the insignia of the Assassins' Order upon seeing Jiang Jie. Jiang Jie then had the game pod scan him, revealing his true identity.
"Who is it?" Fenna followed Jiang Jie's gaze and saw that it was a seemingly ordinary small vendor, in his thirties, with nothing special about him.
"He's a member of the Assassins' Order. He made great contributions in Southshore and is now a high-ranking assassin," Jiang Jie said with a smile.
The merchant Carlos was the member of the Assassins' Order who discovered Renault and Balnazzar meeting in Southshore. He was later personally promoted by Jiang Jie to a high-ranking member of the Assassins' Order, with a status equal to Miles. However, he had the rank but no power, and was still under Miles's leadership.
Jiang Jie usually didn't manage the Assassins' Order's affairs, leaving them to Prime Minister Miles, so he didn't know that Carlos had been sent here.
The fact that a high-ranking assassin like him is out in force means he must have something important to do, perhaps even a top-secret mission.
The Assassins' Order has only one top-secret mission recently.
"Let's go, let's follow them and see." Jiang Jie frowned, realizing the problem was a bit serious, and decided to go and check it out.