Duke Edward, upon hearing this, slightly relaxed his brows and a comforting smile appeared on his face. The knights gathered around him also breathed a sigh of relief in their hearts.

They did not fear the battle with the Demon King Army, but to hurriedly rush to the battlefield, it was hard to say how much chance they had of winning.

"Very well."

Edward looked at the troops behind him and ordered.

"Pass my order, the whole army sets out, head to Baron Ges's manor."

"Yes!" The knights saluted respectfully, mounted their horses, and returned to the front of their respective formations.

With a change in direction, the clattering military flags led the vast army as they set off on the road again.

The town's residents breathed a sigh of relief, seemingly reassured that peaceful days had returned. Meanwhile, the adventurers sighed with regret, feeling there was no entertainment to watch.

Observing Edward pass by swiftly, Sheriff Adela hurriedly asked.

"Your Majesty, how should we handle these goblins?"

Edward waved his hand.

"Hang them in the square."

The Campbell Duchy had no use for these creatures; demons they capture were always dealt with this way.

Adela straightened his expression, saluted respectfully, and said.

"Yes!"

...

The vast army soon arrived near Baron Ges's manor, the dust stirred up by the horses' hooves almost immediately attracting the attention of the people within the manor.

Baron Ges never expected that his incident would not only alarm the princess but even cause a stir with His Majesty.

At the entrance of the manor.

Baron Ges hurriedly came out to meet them, anxiously arriving in front of the duke and said.

"Your Majesty?! Why have you come personally?"

"My vassal was captured by the Demon King Army, how could I stand by and do nothing?" Although feeling extremely vexed inside, Edward still displayed his caring side for his subordinates, treating him leniently.

Reprimands could be made behind closed doors, even if this bumpkin didn't care about face, he did.

Especially since Mr. Colin is here.

After dealing with his vassal, Edward looked at Colin standing next to Baron Ges, dismounted, and walked forward with an apologetic smile on his face, saying.

"I heard about yesterday's incident, apologies for making you laugh."

"There's nothing of the sort," Luo Yan nodded slightly, smiling as he said, "Mr. Ges's love for his people has left a deep impression on me, and Princess Erin Campbell's understanding of the urgency of the people surely stems from an elder brother like you. The Ryan Kingdom is worthy of being the Land of Knights, and the Campbell Duchy is surely the traditional guardian, this journey has opened my eyes, and I will tell my father this legendary experience when I return."

These courteous words were flawless, like a textbook standard, truly worthy of being from an imperial noble.

Edward's face bore a bright smile, warmly grasping his right hand, yet becoming formal.

"To receive your praise is our honor! Please also convey the greetings from the host of the Campbell Duchy to your father, the Campbell Duchy will always remember his child's outstretched hand when we faced threats, Saint Sis will witness the friendship we forge today!"

"I surely will, to form such deep ties with the descendants of heroes is the honor of the people of the Colin Duchy."

Luo Yan smiled, shaking the right hand of Duke Edward that clasped his own, fully immersing in the persona created for Roxey Colin.

Under the witness of countless combat priests and knights, the Demon King's right hand was so firmly grasped with the human duchy's ruler, though the latter was unaware.

Thunder City's troops and the Trident Knights resided near the manor.

Edward instructed his troops to write letters to notify the Thunder City's recruitment points to cancel the mobilization plan, then walked side by side with Mr. Colin, with the ever-following Baron Ges, into the manor.

"...I heard of your deeds while still in Campbell Castle, long wanting to meet you, but didn't expect my disappointing sister to take you to a country place like the Silver Pine Forest."

Looking at the smiling Duke Edward, Luo Yan nodded and said with a smile.

"Likewise, I heard of your name as soon as I entered the Ryan Kingdom."

Edward looked flattered, smiling awkwardly as he said.

"Is that so? I thought my father would be more renowned."

"Indeed."

Luo Yan nodded frankly, but then changed his tone and said.

"But the nobles I've encountered express that Duke Aaron triumphs in bravery, slightly less in wit, while his child Edward Campbell embodies his merits and fills his shortcomings."

Based on his previous observations, this Duke Edward has not just the ambition to make achievements but also possesses a vanity streak.

Though he likely heard plenty of flattery, compliments from peers have a distinctly different effect.

Sure enough, that dignified face showed an open and delighted smile.

Duke Edward humbly said.

"They overpraise me! Currently, I am still inexperienced, not enough to be compared with my father."

Despite his words, his heart felt as sweet as if he tasted honey, liking this long-distanced guest even more.

Luo Yan had no doubt that whatever proposal he put forth at this moment, the esteemed duke would consider seriously.

However, he didn't want to reveal his purpose too obviously, as it would plant hidden dangers for his subsequent plans.

Moreover...

He involuntarily thought of his sister, unable to resist adding another comment.

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