Knights and Magic Wand
Chapter 539 - 539 257 Being with Her_3

539: Chapter 257: Being with Her_3 539: Chapter 257: Being with Her_3 “Don’t tell Azeryan and Lokhak about this for now; I’m afraid they won’t be able to handle such a big shock.”

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After the prayers of the Holy Lake believers ended, the group proceeded to step into the River Valley.

Upon entering Avalon, the Knights of the Holy Lake nodded repeatedly in approval at the clean and picturesque scenery of the castle.

Only such a beautiful and ancient fortress could match its status as the descent site of Illaril’s Holy Decree.

They had no doubts anymore that they had found the right place.

Upon entering the hall on the first floor of the main castle, the knights stopped abruptly as their gazes fell upon the radiant Flame Sun Totem placed on the main seat.

They raised their eyebrows and looked toward Baron Avalon.

Such a grand, intricately crafted Flame Sun Wheel statue could clearly not have been prepared in advance, even on short notice, to impress the Holy Lake Knights.

Seeing the mysterious smile on Lord Irem’s face that seemed to say, “You are indeed one of us,” Leon waved his hand:

“Don’t misunderstand.

This ancient totem has always been here in Avalon Castle; it’s not something I ordered to be made.”

Without hurrying to explain the origins of the castle, Leon noticed Azeryan coming downstairs to greet them and quickly instructed the castle maids to arrange accommodations for the Rangers and Holy Lake Knights.

After removing their armor and barely catching their breath, Leon brought Azeryan to the office study to discuss matters.

“You went out for a trip, and yet you’ve brought back three bears?”

Azeryan looked puzzled at the wild animals recently sent by the Wolf Family and asked, “Are you planning to build a zoo in Avalon?”

He had heard that some Great Nobles enjoyed raising exotic birds and beasts for leisure and entertainment, but he’d never heard of anyone keeping bears.

“Of course not.

Do you remember the giant bear that forced the three of us to jump into the river and nearly drown?” Leon shrugged.

“On this trip, halfway through, the Rangers and I hunted it down.

These are its three cubs.”

“What?”

Recalling that savage bear monster, Azeryan felt a shiver down his spine.

“You wouldn’t seriously be planning to raise those terrifying bear monsters, would you?

I’ve heard that bears are extremely treacherous creatures.

Legends say that even if a hunter raises a bear from infancy, he would still risk being betrayed and attacked by it!”

“I do have that idea, but don’t be so tense.

It’s just something that came up by chance.

I’ll head to the Tower to consult Miss Lora before making a decision.

Besides, they’re probably not even weaned yet; whether they can even survive is still uncertain.

If their wild nature proves uncontrollable, I’ll just have Death Claw release them into the northern wilderness.” Leon waved his hand dismissively.

However, if there is indeed a chance to tame the three giant bears as war beasts and equip them with armor, Avalon’s future strength would increase dramatically.

“Has Acro returned?” Leon asked while taking the hot water Olivia handed him to soothe his throat.

Temporarily setting aside his concerns, Azeryan nodded and replied, “Six days after you left, Acro returned from Magya Territory.

Moreover, he brought back the alchemy materials you requested from Princess Ines.”

“Where are the materials now?” Leon asked in delight, his anticipation finally rewarded after completing the mission to rescue Marquis Orad, which won him the promised Nedy Card materials from Princess Ines.

“Acro stored them in the tower for safekeeping.

That’s not all; the day after he returned, a team of King Lydwen’s Blood Guards arrived in Avalon on Flying Pegasi and brought you some ‘Moonfall Silver,’ which I also handed over to Miss Lora,” Azeryan said with a smile.

Leon instantly jumped to his feet in excitement, abandoning any thought of rest and eager to meet Lora immediately.

Not to mention the Gold Token holding the essence of the small teacher herself.

Even speaking of other Secondary Nedy Cards.

Whether it’s the Treasure Card “Boiling Heart.”

Or the Heroic Spirit Cards, “Galron,” “Canis.”

Every Nedy Card acquired so far has been extraordinarily helpful to him.

Now that the materials for crafting another were at hand…

Even without the Elf Soul Stone, producing a Black Card would still deliver unparalleled safety upgrades to himself and his companions.

Still, Leon hadn’t yet decided whether he would immediately inscribe a spell into the card after crafting it or keep it for future life-saving emergencies.

This decision would require careful thought.