Knights and Magic Wand
Chapter 463 - 463 216 Heroic Knight_2

463: Chapter 216: Heroic Knight_2 463: Chapter 216: Heroic Knight_2 “…That is the grim reality, I can no longer guarantee that the Avalon region will remain safe in the future.

The territory will have to mobilize and prepare for war soon, and this news must not be spread to avoid public panic.

However, I cannot conceal this from you, Lord Larian, especially since I originally persuaded you to stay and serve me on the pretext of ensuring Miss Magreina’s safety in her travels.”

Leon spoke frankly: “Now, you can reconsider your stay or departure, and I won’t blame you either way.”

Upon hearing this startling news, Larian was visibly shocked but did not hesitate and immediately stood up, shaking his head.

“Thank you for your honesty, Mr.

Leon, but if such a disaster is about to befall the people, how could I, as a Ranger Knight, stand by, flee alone, when everyone else has the courage to defend humanity?

I naturally wish to stay and continue supporting you.” Saying this, the Ranger Knight furrowed his brows, worried about the people in his homeland already facing a colossal disaster, regretting his own limited power.

Leon had long sensed that this upright Ranger Knight would not resign to avoid the disaster, but he still reminded him: “Your chivalrous spirit is admirable and moving, Larian, but you are not alone, you also need to consider Miss Magreina’s safety thoroughly.”

“You are right about Magreina…”

Upon hearing this, Larian was lost in thought for a moment, then looked up and requested: “I still want to stay and help you fight this disaster, but could you please do me a favor?”

Leon nodded: “Go ahead, I’ll do my best.”

“I wonder if you could use a Griffin, or Lord Cowis with his Stormhawk, to send Magreina to Dinexion Kingdom?

I have several close friends living in Holy Sun City,” Larian explained.

With the efficiency of a flying Riding Beast, it would only take a few days to fly directly to the capital of Holy Court Kingdom, and he could be at peace.

“Of course,” Leon did not hesitate and immediately agreed: “I have urgent matters and cannot leave, but I can still send Lord Cowis to escort Ms.

Magreina to Holy Court Kingdom to seek refuge with your friends.”

Resolving a Knight of Valor’s worries in exchange for his service was merely a small effort.

“I am deeply grateful.” Larian stood up and thanked him.

Leon smiled: “I will notify Lord Cowis to prepare for the journey immediately, but the road is unfamiliar, you should also go back and prepare a detailed route and map, letters of identification, and discuss everything thoroughly with him before he departs.”

The Ranger Knight nodded and thanked him again, then hurriedly took his leave to discuss the matter with his partner.

Having left the fortress, Larian was somewhat anxious and did not delay, quickly heading to Avalon Castle’s academy.

Ever since being appointed Avalon’s Sheriff, Magreina had not been idle at home, currently, she was teaching at the newly established academy.

Upon entering the courtyard, Larian unluckily saw his beloved giving a literacy class to the children, and seeing Magreina blink at him, he had to patiently wait outside.

“…Don’t forget the characters taught today, you must practice them a lot ~” After the class, Magreina clapped her hands and had the students put away their wax tablets.

“Thank you for your teaching, Ms.

Magreina.” The children all stood up and bowed properly.

The young woman picked up her books, walking out of the classroom with a smile, feeling pleased.

Since arriving in Avalon, she felt her life was much more fulfilling – the beautiful surroundings, her loving partner, a peaceful and free daily life…

Now, Magreina was somewhat captivated by teaching cultural knowledge, feeling genuinely respected by these children.

Sometimes, she thought about just having a wedding in Avalon Castle with Larian, completing that final, most important ceremony, to form a real family.

She had made many new friends here, Miss Olivia, Lady Vanessa, Miss Sally, Little Lina…

When that day came, Magreina looked forward to her friends bringing blessings for the couple…

“Why have you come to see me so early today?” Magreina asked curiously, usually at this time, he should be in town, patrolling with the Sheriff and Militia.

Larian looked around at the academy’s servants and students passing by, not immediately speaking, he took his lover’s hand and walked downstairs to the academy’s backyard.

Holding her hand, he spoke earnestly: “Magreina, I have something to tell you.”

The Ranger Knight didn’t enumerate the details of the disaster, simply informing her that an unbelievable catastrophe was happening in the eastern part of their homeland, and even the future of this region might be under threat.

“I’ve asked Mr.

Leon, and Lord Cowis will be sending you to Dinexion for a while using that flying Riding Beast, until it’s safe to return….”

But as Larian spoke, Magreina’s face gradually lost its smile.

The young woman took a deep breath, her voice somewhat defiant: “No, I won’t go, I don’t want to go through being separated from you again.”

Lord Larian sighed helplessly: “Believe me, Magrina, I too never want us to part, but amidst this danger, I fear I cannot assure your complete safety.”

“If it’s so dangerous, what about you?

If something happens to you, do you think I can just barely survive in faraway Dinexion?” Magrina tightly clenched Lord Larian’s hand, her eyes brimming with faint moisture.

“Do you know how frightened and tormented I was every time you went into danger alone, without any news from you?

How much longer do you think I can endure this pain?” The girl’s voice softened.

“I’m sorry, it’s my identity and duty that hurt you…” Lord Larian felt a wave of guilt amidst his self-reproach.

Magrina shook her head and smiled: “No, your duty is the very reason I’m enamored with you.

You are a towering hero, my beloved heroic Knight.

But Larian, I’m tired of waiting.

No matter the danger, I want to face it with you…

Let us embrace each other, even in death, alright?”

Larian no longer spoke.

He understood Magrina’s intentions; assuming that placing her in a safe environment without considering her feelings was instead torturing his lover.

Lovers do not wish to tarnish their own glory and oaths, so he too should not insult her love for him.

He reached out and tightly embraced the girl, the Ranger Knight silently swore a blood oath in his heart.

Never let this disaster’s peril come even close to Magrina…

…But how can this be achieved?

Oaths of mere words are meaningless.

Though he possesses martial skills to slay demons and exorcise evils, faced with the calamity Mr.

Leon spoke of, which requires an unprecedentedly large army united as one, personal martial prowess is far from sufficient.

What needs to be done to save the people and protect his beloved?

…An army, a vast army needs to be united…

Yet, he is but a lone man…

Suddenly, an idea struck Lord Larian.

From ancient family texts, an ancient oath that had lost its practical significance surfaced in his mind.

…

In the Lord’s office.

Urgent footsteps came from outside the door.

Upon hearing the announcement, Leon said, “Please, come in.”

He set down the documents about forming the joint Avalon Mining Guild and looked up at the returning Ranger Knight.

“What’s the matter now?” Leon asked, sitting upright.

“My apologies, Mr.

Leon, I’d like to withdraw my earlier request for help.

Magrina does not wish to leave me, she wants to stay in Avalon and face challenges together with me,” Larian bowed and said.

Having heard this, Leon couldn’t help but smile: “No problem, your love is enviable, and Miss Magrina’s courage also earns my respect.

But rest assured, should Avalon face real danger, I will make arrangements for the evacuation of women, children, and the elderly in advance.”

“Thank you for such benign considerations,” Larian sincerely thanked.

He stood up and continued to request: “However, I still wish to borrow Lord Cowis’s Stormhawk to quickly take me to some distant places.”

“Oh?

Do you have urgent matters?” Leon appeared puzzled.

Larian nodded: “Sir, the calamity you spoke of threatens the lives of millions.

Any Ranger Knight on the continent who still follows the ancient oath will undoubtedly rise up in response.”

“Following the millennium-old ‘Chivalry Oath’, I will issue a call, to summon, if possible, every Heroic Knight still holding to their beliefs from across the continent to gather at Avalon.”