It wasn't a big deal for a worker-traveler and an unidentified warrior to fight due to a misunderstanding, and it certainly wouldn't reach the king's ears, but this matter was clearly not that simple.
Warrior Captain Gazef happened to be patrolling nearby, and after hearing the soldier's report, he rushed to the scene and saw a familiar figure in a large pit deep in the forest.
He bowed respectfully, "Your Excellency Hralsvelgr, I am the Kingdom's Warrior Captain Gazef Stronoff. We met some time ago in Karn Village."
"I remember you, Warrior Captain." Pandora deliberately disguised his voice to be young and steady, which was more mysterious compared to his old-sounding voice.
Experts like to hide their identities, and Gazef had this understanding, so even if the voice was different, there should be no mistake when seeing that iconic armor.
"I'm very sorry for the damage caused to the forest. The person named Ilay escaped using teleportation magic, otherwise I would have caught him and brought him to apologize together."
Gazef noticed the key point in his words: teleportation magic was not a low-tier spell. It could be basically confirmed that it was the rumored savior Ilay, and being able to make the other party flee in disarray also proved that the person in front of him was Your Excellency's companion.
"I heard from the soldiers about what happened between you two. Could there be a misunderstanding? Everyone should sit down and have a good talk."
Pandora stroked his chin, seemingly deep in thought, and finally nodded, "Alright, I trust the Warrior Captain's character. I also want to meet that Guild Master Einzack. How does that sound?"
Gazef breathed a sigh of relief. After all, he was also the cause, and it was best if he could be responsible for resolving it. He wondered what those nobles would make of this matter, which was truly a headache.
"Please move first; this is not the place to talk."
Pandora stylishly flicked his cloak and strode ahead, "Lead the way."
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Sig, who had just returned to the Empire, felt his eyelids twitch. He didn't know what bad thing had happened, but he only hoped it wouldn't affect the current plan.
He was currently in the outskirts of the Imperial Capital. To let more people know about this battle, he couldn't hide this miserable state, so he didn't open the portal directly at his residence.
Nabe's voice came, she leaned in the corner, her ears twitching slightly, "Lord Sig, that human (slug) is here again. Do I need to drive him away?"
"Is it that Duke?"
"Yes, it's him."
Sig's fingers tapped rhythmically on the arm guard of his armor. He was thinking about what to say next. He couldn't show too much happiness now; he had to remain rational.
"Appropriately reveal some information about my mission in the Kingdom. Tell him to wait a moment, I'll be back soon."
Nabe pouted slightly and muttered, "Your subordinate doesn't think it's necessary to accommodate an ordinary human like this."
Thinking of her current expression, Sig said helplessly, "He's a key figure. Try to be more respectful to him, and don't be willful, Nabe."
"Understood!" Nabe originally wanted to say something else, but hearing Sig say that, she could only reluctantly agree.
"Tell Lupusregina to get ready and wait for me at the Singing Apple Pavilion."
Sig messed up his hair, forcibly broke off a corner of his mask, and sprinkled some dust on his clothes, disguising himself as a miserable sight.
Oh, I almost forgot.
He stuck out his tongue, aimed his fangs at his tongue, and stabbed down with a 'squish'. Bright red blood beads immediately seeped from the wound. Before the wound healed, he squeezed out a few more drops of blood and smeared them on the corners of his mouth.
After finishing this, Sig nodded in satisfaction. Now he looked like he had been through an intense battle.
At the Singing Apple Pavilion, it was a busy time. Almost every table was full, and the noisy sounds were endless. For workers, such a scene was commonplace.
A newcomer looked at Lupusregina, who was occupying a table alone, and his face immediately showed a lewd smile. He had never seen such a beautiful woman before and almost thought he was mistaken.
Just as he was about to step forward, someone patted his shoulder, and an angry expression appeared on his face, "What are you doing!"
"I advise you not to go. Those are the Dragon Slayer sisters."
Seeing the blond man, he was about to get angry, but after hearing what the other party said, he immediately changed his attitude and scurried away.
The half-elf Imina put her hands on her hips, showing a disdainful expression, "You shouldn't have reminded such a person. Let him learn his lesson, and see if he still dares to casually glance around with those eyes."
"Although teaching him a lesson is fine, it would cause trouble for Miss Lu Pu, so let's just forget it," Heckland said with a smile, trying to smooth things over.
"I don't see Lord Ilay," Ai Xue said softly, leaning on her staff.
"With that person's strength, performing tasks alone is more than enough. I suppose he's acting alone," Robert guessed.
The arrivals were indeed the four members of the worker team, Four Eyes.
Ai Xue, as she had said, did not leave the team. After no longer having to pay off her parents' debts, the workers' remuneration was completely enough to support her and her two younger sisters. Now she also had extra money to buy items to enhance her strength, and the strength of the entire team had grown stronger.
Ai Xue was no longer as afraid of future death. Everyone dies, and as long as she saved enough money, her sister would surely grow up healthy. She was more worried that Lord Ilay would not be able to achieve his long-cherished wish.
Such a great and compassionate person should not have such an end. The demonic dragon should hurry up and die.
"Crack—"
The inn's door was pushed open again, and many people instinctively looked up at the entrance. They seemed to have seen something incredible and gasped in surprise.
"Is that Ilay of Dragon Slayer? Why is he so miserable?"
"Few people can hurt a fifth-tier magic caster, who did it?"
"It must be a legendary figure, right?"
Human gossip is the easiest thing to exploit. They will spread information quickly, and it will probably spread throughout the city soon.
"Mr. Ilay, are you alright!" Lupusregina dramatically rushed over, draped Sig's arm over her shoulder, and helped him to the table to sit down.
Although she wanted to hug him, she was stopped by his gaze. She secretly stuck out her tongue.
Forgetting to maintain her ladylike demeanor, Ai Xue eagerly leaned forward, "Mr. Ilay, what happened?"
Sig searched his mind for her name and said in a hoarse voice, "Ai Xue, I'm fine. I just encountered a madman during my mission and had a fight with him."
"Who was that guy?" Ai Xue's doll-like face showed a very lively anger, which startled the surrounding onlookers.
Sig was silent for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "I heard others call him Silver Knight."