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n“Who is it!? How dare you act like this? Do you know where you are!? Knights! What are you doing?” Count Elven shouted as the banquet hall quickly devolved into chaos. Although he never excelled as a knight, Count Elven was a seasoned politician and a young, passionate high lord. The knights and nobles quickly came to their senses at his words.

nShing!

nIn an instant, guards and knights pulled out their halberds and swords before surrounding the invader.

n“Hmm! Sol.”

n“Yeah.”

nUnder normal circumstances, Raven would have explained himself. However, given the dire nature of the situation, he jumped off the ground while emitting his spirit alongside Soldrake.

nShiick! Pupupuk!

nHe leaped off the ground like the wind before striking the weapons of the soldiers and knights surrounding him.

n“Keugh!”

nIt wasn’t only the guards who lost their weapons, but powerful knights capable of handling the spirit.

nPapapat!

n“Huh?”

n“Y, your Excellency!”

nThe intruder neutralized the soldiers and knights in the blink of an eye, then rushed towards the head table of the banquet. Surprised shouts and screams resonated throughout the hall.

n“Hmm!”

nCount Elven expressed his dismay as the figure rushed towards him like a whirlwind. However, he quickly realized something strange. The assailant, who overpowered dozens of troops all too easily, was carrying someone on his back. It was…

n“Your Excellency Elven!”

n“W, what!?”

nCount Elven was shocked when Raymond peeked over Raven’s shoulder and called out. He had seen the child two years ago but was able to recognize his face. Raymond had not changed much…

n“Prince Raymond…!”

nHe exclaimed in a loud voice. The nobles were struck with shock as well.

n“What…? How could this… Why is the prince…”

nCount Elven was known for his intelligence and cool-headedness. However, even he could not help but be flabbergasted. Prince Raymond had been kidnapped, but the boy currently was shouting at him from a stranger’s back.

n“Governor-general Edenfield. Where is Princess Mia?”

nRaven asked, and Raymond hurriedly followed up.

n“Your Excellency Elven! This man saved me! The people who kidnapped me are aiming for Aunt Mia!”

n“What!?”

nCount Elven shouted. He quickly recalled the strange conversation he shared with one of the knights and evaluated the situation in his head.

n“Levido! Where is Levido! Princess Mia is in danger!”

n“Here I am!”

n“Hiek!”

nThe knight responsible for reporting to Count Elven shouted after grabbing onto another knight’s shoulders. He was also quick to pick up on things. After being told that Princess Mia wasn’t called by the governor, he immediately looked for the knight who had accompanied Princess Mia.

n“Levido! Where is the princess! What is going on!”

n“Hiek! Y, your Excellency! I just wanted to help out Sir Gerrard. H, he asked me to help him… He said he wanted to be alone with Princess Mia, just for a little while…”

n“What did you say? You…”

nCount Elven’s fury deepened after hearing that his younger cousin was involved in the manner.

n“Keugh!”

nRaven grabbed the knight named Levido by the collar.

n“Kuagh! Kuaghh!”

nAlthough the two figures were relatively similar in size, the knight coughed with pain when Raven grabbed him. The terrifying power contained in his grip and the extreme anger contained in his glare reflected the urgency of the situation.

n“Where is Mia?”

n“Cough! I, in the dawn room of the second floor… Kuagh!”

nRaven easily tossed aside the knight in heavy armor, then spoke to Count Elven.

n“Hurry up and guide us, Lord Elven.”

n“Hmm!”

nCount Elven felt a little bewildered that the man was addressing him without the proper formality, but he knew there was no time to waste. He hurriedly shouted to the knights.

n“To the dawn room! Hurry!”

n“Yes!”

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n“Ah…”

nMia moaned with a flushed face. Her body felt so itchy and hot. Although her vision was blurry, she also felt a severe thirst. She just wanted someone, anyone, to exhaust her heat.

n“Princess, are you all right?”

nShe saw Gerard’s smiling face in front of her. The slithering, snake-like man. She felt repulsed just listening to her voice. She was forced to clench her eyes shut.

n“Ha…!”

nGerard was lying at an angle while holding her body. Her ragged breath tickled his cheek.

n“Kuha! I can’t stand it anymore. Uhuhu!”

nHer sweet breath caused his desire to reach its peak. He slowly caressed her peachy cheek with his tongue. Simultaneously, one of his hands moved busily. He skillfully untied the knot of her dress, which had been tightened behind her back. Soon, the round tips of her breasts were revealed.

n“Heu…”

nGerard’s eyes were already bloodshot with desire. He stroked her milky-white chest with his rough hand. His other hand pulled up her dress and dug deeply into her fully exposed thighs.

n“Ahh…!”

nMia quivered with an agitated moan. However, it only served to excite the beast who was about to violate the body of a pure maiden in her unguarded state.

n“Heu! Huahh!”

nGerard hurriedly loosened his belt. Then, he took out the symbol of his manhood…

nBoom!

n“Heuk!”

nHe jerked his head at the sudden roar. A man with black hair appeared in his field of view without warning.

n“W, who are you! How dare you…”

nBoom!

nGerard yelled while jumping out of bed with shock, but the man’s body became blurred.

n“Heup!”

nGerard’s eyes filled with shock. He could not see the opponent’s movements.

nAnd the moment he realized the man was moving...

nThuck!

n“Kuagh!”

nGerard’s body was hurled into a wall. He sank to the ground as an intense pain struck his abdomen. It felt as if his stomach was being pierced.

n“Kuaaagh! Buwegh!”

nGerard crawled on the floor while regurgitating everything he ate for lunch.

n“Gerard! You…”

nHe heard the voice of someone he never wanted to hear at this moment, in this place.

n“Uh, b, brother…”

nGerard stuttered while trembling. Traces of vomit was still visible around his mouth.

n“You dare… How dare you…!”

nCount Elven rushed towards Gerard with fury. His expression was distorted with anger.

nShiiing! Thuck!

nRaven’s longsword pierced through the air and penetrated one of the walls of the room.

n“Kuagh!”

nSurprisingly, blood began to color the gray wall along with a short groan. A figure slowly appeared from nowhere as if they were coming out of fog.

n“Cough!”

nThe identity of the man vomiting blood with a sword penetrating his abdomen was Number 3.

n“Keugh!”

nHe grabbed the sword’s handle and attempted to pull it out. However, Raven charged at Number 3 at the speed of light.

nBoom!

nKuagh!

nThe sword penetrated deeper into the wall with a loud roar. About half of the blade was embedded into the wall before, but now, only the handle was visible.

n“Vampire.”

n“Y, yes!”

nBerna stepped forward while trembling. Raven was truly a monster – he had seen through Number 3’s camouflage and overpowered him in an instant.

n“Both that guy and this guy. You take responsibility for both of them.”

n“Yes!”

nShe responded quickly, then stood at attention after reaching Number 3. She was still carrying the drooping body of Number 2 across her shoulder.

nTap. Tap.

nEveryone was overwhelmed with shock, but Raven simply started walking towards Mia.

n“Hmm!”

nThe Knights of Pendragon had been protecting Mia as soon as they entered the room. They placed their hands on their weapons with anxious eyes when the mysterious man started approaching.

nAlthough the stranger was responsible for saving the princess and also carrying the prince on his back, they could not let down their guards.

n“Get out of my way.”

n“Ugh!”

nThey flinched as a terrifying spirit encroached on them. It felt as if a thousand blades were threatening to pierce them. However, they were still Pendragon’s knights. They could not retreat with the princess standing behind them.

n“Everyone, please move aside.”

n“Honor.”

nRaymond spoke from Raven’s back, and the knights bowed their heads before retreating.

n“Auntie! Aunt Mia! Wake up!”

nRaymond jumped off Raven’s back and rushed to Mia’s side while shedding tears. Raven took off his cape and covered her body, which was half bare. He remembered the young girl who sat on his lap and looked up at him while asking for a monster story. The little girl was no longer here.

n“Mia…”

nHe saw his youngest sister for the first time in seven years. She was no longer a little girl, but a beautiful, elegant lady. However… she was almost violated by a man who was worse than wild beasts. Raven felt a mixture of relief and fury. He jerked around.

n“Cough! Buwegh!”

nGerard was attempting to crawl away while vomiting. Anger flashed in Count Elven’s eyes when he witnessed the sight.

n“Gerard! You bastard!”

nThe head of the prestigious Elven County jumped forward. His baton whipped through the air mercilessly.

nThuck! Thud!

n“U, uahg! Keugh! W, wait! I can explain! F, forgive! Keugh!”

n“You bastard! You’re no better than a dog! You dare!”

n“Uagh! Kuuagh!”

nGerard desperately covered his head, but his hands were soon smashed into a bloody mess. His head was struck as well, and blood spurted into the air. However, Count Elven showed no signs of stopping his barrage.

n“How dare you!!!”

n“Kuagh! Kuaagh!”

n“Your Excellency!”

nThe knights rushed in and tried to dissuade Count Elven.

n“Let go! Let go of me!”

nCount Elven screamed with boundless fury. He showed no signs of calming down. However, the anger subsided at Raven’s subtle voice.

n“Why don’t you stop?”

n“Hmm!”

nCount Elven flinched and turned around.

nThe man was responsible for saving the prince of the Pendragon Kingdom. Moreover, he saved Princess Mia from being almost kidnapped again and becoming greatly humiliated in Count Elven’s own residence.

n‘Where have I…’

nAlthough his anger still remained, Count Elven narrowed his eyes while feeling strange. It was definitely the first time he saw the man, but he was familiar with the man’s cold, but confident eyes. However, he would have surely remembered a man of such caliber and atmosphere. He stared at his opponent with deep suspicion.

nIt was then.

n“Princess Mia!”

nSomeone rushed into the building without bothering to hide his monstrous spirit.”

n“Keugh!”

n“Your Majesty Isla…!”

nIsla’s spirit was greatly aroused by his anger and anxiety. The nearby knights stumbled in cold sweat as the Knight King entered the room. However, Isla instantly withdrew his spirit after grasping the situation.

n“Mister Isla!”

nIsla hurriedly headed towards where the knights of Pendragon were standing, then stopped.

n“Prince Raymond!”

nHe shouted with surprise and relief after discovering Raymond.

n“Are you all right? Are you hurt anywhere… Hmm!?”

nIsla rushed towards Raymond, then suddenly stopped once more.

nHis eyes slowly grew bigger.

n“…..!”

nPerhaps no one else here could tell, but he knew. The figure was looking at him with quivering eyes, slowly easing his stiff face little by little…

nHow could he forget? Long ago, Isla had traveled along with him to the land of Sisak with the stars as their blanket, the ground as their bed, and the morning dew as their companion.

n“Have you been well, Elkin?”

nIsla’s shoulders shook greatly after hearing ‘his’ voice. Everyone noticed the Knight King’s reaction. Then, Isla’s trembling gaze turned to the person standing by the man’s side. They were slowly taking off their hood.

n“Heuk…!”

nAt that moment, everyone was shocked.

nIt wasn’t just because the unidentified addressed the Knight King of Valvas by his name, nor because he had rescued Prince Raymond and Princess Raymond.

nIt wasn’t just because the revealed face of the hooded figure was enchantingly beautiful and unspeakably mysterious.

nIt was because the iron-blooded knight, the hero of the empire and Knight King of Valvas, was slowly kneeling on one knee with teary eyes.

n“W, what… Your Majesty Isla…”

nCount Elven attempted to stop him, but Isla interrupted and roared in a mighty voice.

n“I, Elkin Medien Valencia Isla, Knight of Pendragon, see my only monarch, my king, King Alan Pendragon, and the Queen of All Dragons, Lord Soldrake!”

n“…..!”

nThe unbelievable words of Isla swept through the room like a storm, and everyone was left with disbelief on their faces.

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