Skadi's big eyes blinked, looking at this Kuranta knight, her small face exceptionally excited—besides Goki, her favorite people were those who could fight!
Since she could meet the Immortal Master this time, Skadi naturally wanted to get a good look at her.
"Alright, alright, calm down—it's not Ma Dongmei anyway, her name is Margaret Nearl."
Goki put away his weapon, wrapped his arm around Skadi's slender waist from behind, and pulled her back a few steps.
"Thank you for your help. We are tourists traveling here, and we don't know who we offended to be targeted by these ruffians."
His gaze lingered on Margaret's longsword. Goki originally didn't intend to disturb this solitary knight, but now it seemed he had to approach this Nona.
"Today's competition was wonderful, Nona Margaret. We watched the entire competition while stuck on the elevated road into the city—I believe you will achieve a good result."
Starting with simple pleasantries, Goki, in his sinful heart, had already thought of how to approach this upright and kind knightly Nona, and then transform into the goblin specializing in female knights from the books—to inquire about the origin of the precious sword in her hand.
To be honest, Goki had no worldly desires for Margaret.
And upon hearing Goki's words, Margaret, who had just been so valiant, suddenly became flustered. Her originally resolute and beautiful face showed a slight tremor, and she waved her hands in front of her, her voice slightly trembling.
"You all watched that competition too? Actually, I think my performance... wasn't too good."
Her golden ponytail swayed behind her head, along with the golden Kuranta connected to her hips. This "twin-tailed" Nona scratched her head a little shyly.
Now, she no longer had the valiant demeanor she showed in the arena before, completely reverting to an immature child, which was inconsistent with Goki's impression of her.
"Thank you for your help, Nona Margaret, and Mr. Goki, Nona Skadi... I'm truly sorry, we will only bring more trouble."
A timely stopped fight allowed Shining to relax slightly. She really didn't want to draw her sword again.
But, it was clear that the attackers of unknown origin, having been driven away this time, would definitely return. She and Nightingale were constantly in danger, and would bring danger to those around them.
"Those people will definitely come again. The danger will be even greater next time, Mr. Goki, I think we should not live together..."
However, before Shining could back out again, Goki's voice came from in front of her.
"By the way, Nona Margaret, the four of us are looking for a residence that is not easily disturbed and is far from the commercial district. Do you know of any hotels or guesthouses—you are a local of Kawaleria, perhaps you know some good places?"
Looking at this still young knight, Goki ignored Shining's somewhat unconfident remarks to him, and seemingly casually asked Margaret.
Goki knew that the person he was facing was an excellent knight who, in modern times, still maintained the knightly virtues that only existed in legends. She was now young and vigorous, with a fiery sense of justice.
Facing travelers who sought her help, couldn't find a place to stay, and seemed to be pursued and attacked, this noble knight would definitely not ignore them.
Goki believed that Margaret would definitely take him to a hotel near her temporary residence, and he would then have the opportunity to get close to her—he might be a scoundrel, but only Church hunters adhered to virtues like knights. Goki, a self-taught hunter, always resorted to all means.
"Yes, these cunning villains will definitely return—how about this, Mr. Goki, if you don't mind the noise of my training, you can temporarily rest at my home. Although it's an old house, it's quite spacious and has two beds."
And Margaret unhesitatingly patted her chest—she absolutely could not stand idly by. Her knightly virtues made her extend the invitation without hesitation.
Of course... not everyone needed protection.
Margaret glanced at the white-haired Nona in front of her, feeling that her gauntlets seemed to be squeezed a bit flat.
"Eh—if you don't mind..."
The other party's decisiveness and directness left Goki stunned.
"No, thank you for your kindness, we cannot—"
Meanwhile, Shining planned to refuse Margaret's kindness.
Shining didn't know what good fortune she had. She felt that in her long life compared to other races, she was rarely lucky enough to meet three such kind people at once—was this still the dangerous Terra?
"Shhh—"
But soon, a small hand tugged at her sleeve. Shining turned her head and saw Liz trying to stand up, putting a finger to her lips, and whispering in Shining's ear.
"We found it. No, we found them all. Invisible threads connect us—we are the key to saving this disaster."
Nightingale's gaze lingered between Goki and Margaret. Seeing their hands clasped together, a light seemed to flicker in her pale green eyes.
In the darkness, her vision, which transcended sight, saw two distinct yet exceptionally dazzling lights.
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