The adventurers who deliberately came from the town had expressions full of envy on their faces.

It wasn't until this moment that they fully realized the gap between themselves and the regular army.

The bravery they boasted of and the demon beasts they claimed to have defeated were probably just on the same level as the mounts of the Griffin Knights.

In front of that sacred blessing rushing like a steel torrent, their short swords and firearms felt like toys, good for bullying demons on the maze surface or in Silver Pine Forest, but on the battlefield, they were merely high-level cannon fodder...

While Duke Edward was reviewing his troops, Erin Campbell, dressed in casual clothes, found Luo Yan, who was watching the spectacle with Theresa, and said in a slightly shy voice.

"Mr. Colin, I'd like to invite you to the nearby town. I wonder if you have time now?"

Just as Luo Yan was getting a bit bored with Duke Edward's pretentious display, he happily replied.

"Of course, it would be my honor to accompany you."

"Great! Ahem... What I mean is, I'm really glad that you are willing to accompany me," Erin's face lit up with a happy smile, quickly hiding her genuine joy behind a bashful cough.

Watching the slightly flustered Princess, Theresa couldn't help but show a smile of helplessness.

Although she understood that Princess Erin wanted to maintain composure in front of someone she liked, she couldn't help but want to remind the Princess that her thoughts were practically written all over her face.

Even a crude person like herself could see it, so Mr. Colin surely had noticed long ago.

The carriage soon stopped at the entrance of the manor.

Seeing Erin's expectant gaze, Luo Yan politely helped her into the carriage, though in his mind he seriously doubted if it was necessary after witnessing her heroic pose.

If she exerted herself fully, picking up this carriage wouldn't be an issue.

"Let's go!"

Theresa rode to the front of the procession and called out to the Personal Guard, leading the team towards Silver Pine Town.

Watching the scenery glide past the window, Erin gently swung her little legs and suddenly spoke.

"I had a dream last night."

Luo Yan replied casually.

"Am I lucky enough to hear about it?"

Erin's cheeks blushed slightly as she turned her face aside and murmured.

"Anyway, it's related to you..."

Related to me?

Luo Yan couldn't help but feel curious about what she had dreamed. However, seeing the hesitant look on her face, he realized that he probably wouldn't be able to ask.

Time silently passed in tranquility, and suddenly Erin softly spoke again.

"You wouldn't be fickle, would you?"

As soon as she spoke, Erin suddenly realized she might not have the standing to ask such a question, so she hastily changed tone.

"Sorry, is it strange for me to ask this? I'm not trying to guess your intentions, it's just... I... lack security..."

Her voice grew quieter, and she covered her face with her hands, realizing that her feverish mind felt like a furnace.

Seeing her rambling, Luo Yan couldn't help but chuckle softly and responded in a gentle voice.

"Why would I? I'm more than willing to listen to your troubles, though... this doubt does somewhat puzzle me."

"Sorry, please forget about it..." Erin regretfully closed her eyes, letting out a quiet voice like a hamster cornered against a wall.

It seems that even brave people aren't always that courageous.

Watching Erin almost about to burst through, Luo Yan lightly laughed and offered her reassurance.

"Perhaps you're tired, a bit of rest might help."

"Sorry..." Erin bowed her head so low that her buttoned chin nearly tucked into her collar.

"Please stop apologizing, why not check out the view outside? I didn't have the time to admire it properly last time."

Luo Yan softly spoke while casting his gaze outside the carriage window.

He remembered passing through here with Sarah last time when snow was still falling heavily. Now, it seems winter is about to end in a blink.

The sunlight gently spread across the snow-covered fields, as a hint of warmth started to thaw the frozen earth.

If nothing unexpected happens, in a few months, this place will transform into a boundless field.

But if an unexpected event occurs, past sceneries may never return again.

Everything will eventually pass and be gone forever.

Luo Yan quietly appreciated the scenery outside the window until the smoke of Silver Pine Town came into view.

Sitting opposite him, Erin seemed to have finally calmed down; she stopped tapping her toes against the shoe soles and became silent, gazing out the window with him.

"...Winter is about to end, seeing these melting snows lifts my mood."

Luo Yan looked at Erin, her smile serene, with sunlight lightly touching her nose like a butterfly.

He pondered for a moment and softly replied.

"My mood is the same as yours."

Erin glanced at him, playfully blinking her eyes.

"I wish time could pause at this moment."

Luo Yan smiled, honestly speaking.

"That might be a little challenging."

With the arrival of Erin's Personal Guard, Sheriff Adela and the town mayor hurried to the town gate to welcome them.

This was the second time in one day the Campbell family flag appeared in this small town.

When Adela saw Luo Yan sitting in the carriage, his face suddenly turned as if he'd seen a ghost, standing still without saying a complete sentence.

Erin didn't blame him, since he wasn't the only one to stammer upon seeing the Royal Family.

Even the mayor showed a confused look at Adela, bewildered why someone who was perfectly fine when seeing Your Majesty in the morning couldn't speak before the Princess now?

Having dealt with the town officials, Erin's carriage drove straight to the entrance of Silver Pine Town's church.

Waiting to welcome her was Father Matt.

Compared to the panicked Adela, this Corpse Ghost Priest exhibited calmness without flaw, even when facing the Chosen One and the knights.

"...Sorry, Princess, Mr. Flame King ultimately couldn't return, Brass Pass is in critical danger, and the people there need him."

Hearing Father Matt's response, Erin showed a disappointed expression but eventually came to terms.

"Although it's a pity, I understand he has his responsibilities. Please pass on my message to him, wishing for his safety, and that refugees from Twilight Province are now well here, and I will do my best to help them settle in Thunder City."

"I will convey your message if I can reach him. Also, there's no need for you to feel regret..."

Father Matt nodded slightly and discreetly glanced at Lord Demon King standing next to Princess Erin, then smiled gently at Erin.

"Perhaps you've already met him without knowing."

Erin looked at him surprised.

"When?"

"That I do not know," Father Matt gently shook his head, "he only told me you are truly a kind lady."

"May Saint Xi bless you."

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