The cold wind swept across the sky, making the clear sky more solemn. The boundless sky was as clear as a mirror, far connected with the continuous mountains in the distance.

    In this winter season, the sun hanging high in the sky is no longer as dry and hot as before. Pure as a gem, it sprinkles the golden dawn on the land that has been slightly depressed.

    Between the continuous wilderness and dense forest, a small team walked through the dusty road, and the golden heraldry composed of crossed blood-colored long swords fluttered slightly in the cold wind.

    This is the northwest of the sakran Empire, a land covered with wilderness and forest; The border of Lord lottel under the rule of the Fred family is also the border of human civilization.

    After living in vimpal College for half a year, Loren finally had a vague understanding of the world - at least he already knew where he was, and he also knew a little about the current situation of the Duke of lottel.

    The Seine family, led by the count of shenlinbao, rose almost at the same time as the Fred family. It was only because it was close to the border that it was difficult to expand its power that the ancestors of the Fred family took the title of Duke.

    But there is no doubt that they are strong. It was also because of the proximity to the border that it was difficult for the Dukes of previous dynasties to control this rebellious vassal, and contradictions and conflicts also occurred from time to time.

    Until the Duke of this generation, that is, ruwen''s father, chose to marry the Seine family, and because the Earl of shenlinbao who died prematurely did not leave a son, the Duke seized the opportunity to completely bring this Earl under his control.

    But will the Seine family really surrender their control over the castle and territory? Loren was very suspicious. Perhaps the Duke was just trying to solve the contradiction peacefully.

    Otherwise, it would not be the wizard and a team of knights who followed ruwen, but the heavily armed army.

    Loren, dressed in a wizard''s robe, rode a pony given to him by Reuven and put his wand across the saddle - it must be said that this horse is much better than Leonardo''s old horse before, so he doesn''t have to take two steps to catch his breath.

    "What are you thinking? You look worried!"

    The shoulder was suddenly slapped, and Lu Wen''s figure broke into Lauren''s sight. His bright smile looked very sunny: "I''m going to Shenlin castle one day. I don''t want them to think my wizard consultant is a sick child!"

    "You can rest assured of that," Lauren smiled and nodded. The count was obviously the kind of man who had no intention, which was more or less a good thing.

    However... The remaining light under the hood glanced at the Knights behind him. Although it was not obvious, the other party did not deliberately hide it. Pairs of disgusting eyes swept behind him from time to time.

    The Knights accompanying the young count were obviously quite dissatisfied with the fact that he cared so much about his Wizard - just because he was more reserved and never said it.

    Lu Wenren didn''t seem to be aware of this and still chatted with him happily. Like a curious cat, he seems to be very interested in the profession of wizard.

    As a result, Loren became very embarrassed in the whole team - the reputation of the wizard was not very good, and the count''s excessive attention made him almost a standard "demagogic and evil man" in the eyes of the Knights.

    It''s really a man sitting at home. Disaster comes from heaven

    "I''ve known several wizards before, but most of them are those who hold books and are thin, like they will fall to the ground when the wind blows." Lu Wen raised his eyebrows: "it''s the first time for me to see someone like you who can defeat a vampire one-on-one!"

    "... I''ve already explained that I''m not the one who defeated vampires." Lauren pulled the corners of his mouth a little embarrassed, and the eyes behind him were getting worse and worse: "the Holy Cross saved me!"

    "If the Holy Cross can defeat the enemy, we don''t need knights and troops." Lu Wen still didn''t believe it, and his expression was a little helpless: "humility is indeed a virtue, but if it is too much, it will make others look down on you."

    "But then again..." looking back at the Knights behind him, Lu Wen said thoughtfully: "my knights are really not convinced of you. They don''t believe that a wizard can be so powerful."

    "Especially my captain of the guard, sir Aaron - he still believes that you are actually lying. There is no vampire at all. It''s just a trick played by the Wizards of vimpal college to cover up the truth!"

    Well, he was about to guess right... Lauren smiled bitterly at the bottom of his heart, glanced at the black feather eagle on his shoulder, and his red eyes were looking at himself "innocently".

    "Are you not angry at all when he slanders you and your college?" seeing that Loren''s expression has not changed, Luwen asked in some confusion: "if it were me, I would have drawn my sword to duel with him!"

    "It''s just not worth it." Loren smiled humbly and considered his words: "not to mention that Sir Aaron is your guard captain, and I''m just a wizard. I really shouldn''t do such an offensive thing."

    "Of course, as a wizard from vimpal college, I should stand up when she is stigmatized, but this level of complaint should not be enough..."

    "That''s right, now is the time for you to stand up!" said the young count excitedly, omitting his first and last sentences: "you should fight for the honor of vimpar!"

    "Everybody, stop!" without waiting for Loren to answer, Reuven shouted out first and cheerfully stopped the knight walking in the front: "Aaron!"

    The marching Knights stopped their horses one after another, looked at Sir Aaron, who was shouted by the count, turned around like a stone statue and lowered their heads cleanly: "please command, count."

    "After talking to me, our Lord Loren Turin wizard is ready to fight for his college and his own dignity and propose a formal duel to you."

    At this time, Lu Wen immediately lost his original freedom. His tall and straight posture and expression on the red war horse all showed his authority: "if you can take back the remarks suspected of slander, this duel can be avoided."

    "I''m not going to take back what I said." Sir Aaron narrowed his eyes slightly. "Moreover, it''s a great honor for me to duel with the man who defeated the vampire."

    "Well, Aaron has accepted the challenge!" the count looked back at the black haired wizard behind him: "what about you, Loren?"

    "It''s my pleasure too." when he opened his hood, Lauren bowed politely to Aaron in the saddle: "may the Holy Cross bless you, sir!"

    "You''d better pray for the Holy Cross to bless you, wizard," Sir Aaron said in an undisguised irony.

    Before it was too late, the Knights set up a camp and campfire near the nearby stream, and then formed a circle in the surrounding open space. Even Luwen stood nearby, silent and silent.

    Sir Aaron, leaning on a two handed sword, had been waiting for him in the open space. After taking off the wizard''s robe, Loren put the wand aside and took out his sword. As soon as I looked up, I saw the black feather eagle on the saddle staring at me.

    Although the bird has no expression, those eyes are definitely caring for the fool''s eyes.

    "I''m not crazy... Well, it''s really an emergency. But if I don''t promise, the count young master will never take me seriously again." Loren shook his head a little reluctantly: "considering that I''m still working under him for a short time, this can''t happen!"

    Still incomprehensible, Asriel turned and flew away. Shrugging his shoulders and pulling out his long sword, Loren shook a sword flower and bowed gracefully to Sir Aaron, whose face was expressionless, with a silver edge pointing to his cheek.

    "So, can we start?"