Knights and Magic Wand
Chapter 303 - 303 150 The Truce Between the Wolf and the Flower_2

303: Chapter 150: The Truce Between the Wolf and the Flower_2 303: Chapter 150: The Truce Between the Wolf and the Flower_2 He didn’t know how Eriv had discovered the bizarre changes within the Nightmare Forest.

But with a little thought, it became clear that it must have something to do with the few young boys who had once crossed the Cursed Land.

“To be honest, Eriv, I now regret letting those children go to you.”

“You jest, my lord,” Eriv said with a hint of pride in his heart, granting favors to those three boys was indeed the most rewarding investment the Thorny Flower Family had made over the years.

The old general stroked his beard, scrutinizing the young Knight’s stature and appearance, which had changed considerably from before.

If it weren’t for the similar look in his eyes and the fact that his name remained unchanged, he would hardly have recognized him.

In just over four months, the once average-looking and youthful boy had grown into a tall and valiant young man.

Not only did he shed his boyish immaturity in such a short time, but he also cultivated extraordinary martial skills.

Only, General Trosa pondered, remembering that the child used to have brown hair—how did it turn pitch black?

Could it be due to poor nutrition previously?

No matter what.

To trade three knighthoods and three small villages for a piece of the Earl’s Domain and several promising vassals was a deal for the Thorny Flower Family beyond measurable profit; it was like a pie falling from the sky.

Earl of Buck was quite moved, “No wonder Eriv didn’t hesitate to bestow knighthood upon you directly; your keenness is something I can’t match, Selva’s Snake Slayer, I’ve heard a bit about that poem at the feast, killing Dawson, and considering today’s deed, young man, you’ve now slain two wicked serpents that troubled Orland.”

“I hardly deserve the title of Snake Slayer, if it weren’t for the concerted effort of all the knights here today, I wouldn’t have been able to defeat that monster.

It’s just a pity that Met got away, the evil serpent is not yet dead,” Leon humbly responded, touching his chest, when faced with the Old Earl’s admiring gaze.

…

“Let’s go, while the Thorny Flower Family isn’t watching you, hurry back with me,” Baron Gunar said, eyeing Eriv and others in the distance conversing with General Trosa, promptly wanting to pull his eldest son back to the Wolf Family Army Formation.

Five thousand gold crowns for ransom wasn’t something he couldn’t afford.

But for the Wolf Family, it still wasn’t a small amount, and seeing Canis had not been held captive at the moment, if not now, when would he “break out of prison” and evade being a prisoner of war?

However, Canis stood still, sighing, without following his father’s actions.

Baron Grey Wolf turned around in surprise, looking at his immobile eldest son, he couldn’t help but ask, “You lad, you wouldn’t really want your old man to actually pay a ransom to thank them for saving your life, would you?”

“Father…

I’m afraid I can’t go back with you for the time being, but you don’t need to prepare the ransom for the Farolis Family either,” Canis frowned, struggling to find a way to keep the secret without upsetting his father.

“That night, Met nearly killed me; the injuries were very severe, very severe, I ‘nearly’ really died.

It was that knight called Leon who used a spell to save me; but before I fully ‘heal,’ I can’t stray too far from him.”

“What did you say?”

Baron Gunar’s eyes widened: “Is Farolis Family using witchcraft to restrict your freedom?”

“No, Father, though it may seem so, that Thorny Flower Knight named Leon has not harmed me.

But if I leave the range of his spell, the wounds left by Met could still threaten my life.”

“How strange…

So how long will you need before you can return fully healed?”

Baron Gunar looked his son up and down, seeing no indication of injury, and he clearly remembered Canis’ vibrant fight with the wizard.

Canis, after a short silence, reluctantly offered his sifted account of his current state: “…

At least, I need to stay close to that Thorny Flower Knight for three years.”

It was, of course, nonsense, but for now, this was the only way to appease his father, until that fellow named Leon fulfilled his promise…

“Three years!?”

Baron Gunar was astonished; he thought it would be at most a few months.

“What kind of spell is that, and can no other Wizards cast it?

Isn’t it okay if I find a Magician advisor to heal you in Wolfenhol?” Baron Grey Wolf frowned, and asked repeatedly.

“Now, do you still dare to trust the Society’s Magicians?” Canis let out a wry smile, his own predicament was a result of their doing.

Baron Gunar raised an eyebrow…

Indeed.

“So that knight from the Thorny Flower Family really is a spellcaster?

I thought he was using some magical treasure earlier…

But can you really trust him not to harm you?” Baron Grey Wolf looked towards the Thorny Flower Family.

“At least he is not from the Society, and he indeed ‘saved’ me.” Unable to reveal the truth, Canis could only nod.

Baron Gunar pondered for a moment.

Three years were neither long nor short; he was still in his prime and not in a hurry for his son to take over the family business.

But to have the heir of the family under the watch of a hostile family, being controlled by Farolis like a hostage,

Did that not mean that for these years, the Wolf Family could make no moves against the Thorny Flower?

Seeing his father’s troubled expression, Canis naturally understood his concerns.

After a moment of thought, he said, “Father, let’s think about it differently.

The Farolis Family now so publicly sharing information about the Nightmare Forest to the general and the Lords is certainly not playing games with everyone.”

Ever since being summoned back to the mortal realm, the Wolf Family Young Master had spent most of his time asleep within the Netti Card; it was only today, during this meeting, that he learned the true reason behind the dissipation of the Cursed Land.