Fang Zhen glanced at the soldier, thinking him quite clever. "Can you ride a horse?" he asked.
"Yes. Besides farming, my family also raises horses," Ayo replied.
"I'm in need of a Knight's Squire. Are you willing to serve me for the time being?" Fang Zhen asked.
"I am! Very willing!" Ayo felt as if he had been struck by a bolt of tremendous luck.
"Good. Follow me into the castle," Fang Zhen said.
He spurred his horse and entered the castle.
Ayo followed, his face flush with excitement.
"My Lord! What about the Iron Armor Soldier nailed to the castle gate?" someone shouted from behind.
"Leave him nailed there as a lesson for anyone who dares to challenge the authority of the Lord," Fang Zhen called back without turning.
Inside the castle, Fang Zhen soon saw Father Matthew walking down and noticed a female Knight beside him.
Fang Zhen had never seen this female Knight before.
