“I’ve awakened my bloodline talent.”“Huh?”Lambert froze, as if he’d heard something out of a fairy tale.A moment later, the astonishment faded, leaving only genuine joy for Louis.“Don’t tell anyone,” Lambert reminded him in a low voice. “Bloodline talent… it can save your life at critical moments. Keep it a secret for as long as you can.”Louis nodded, “I know.”He, of course, understood that the fewer people who knew about this, the better.Telling Lambert was simply because of trust.To him, Lambert was more than just an Elite Knight.For the original Louis, Lambert was more like a mentor and father figure, teaching him fighting techniques from a young age.Moreover, he had sacrificed too much for Louis; as a high-ranking Elite Knight of the Calvin Family, he could have easily stayed with the family and enjoyed a comfortable life, yet he insisted on following him to this impoverished and dangerous Northern Territory.Even when Louis was at his lowest, he didn't leave, and that alone made him trustworthy.Of course, there was also a small reason.Awakening a bloodline was such a cool thing, Louis wanted to show off a little… wasn't that reasonable?On the other side, Lambert’s mood was somewhat complex.Before coming to the Northern Territory, Louis was merely an introverted, mediocre noble son in his eyes.To be honest, Lambert hadn't held much hope for him either.When he followed him to the Northern Territory back then, he merely wanted to protect the life of this child he had watched grow up, and prevent the Calvin Family from being shamed.But what he hadn't expected was that the young master who used to daydream in the corner of the training ground had, in this war-torn land, soared like a dragon entering the sea.Not only did he manage the territory meticulously, but he was also able to lead troops to defeat enemies, win over hearts, and become a true Lord in every sense of the word.Now, he had even awakened his bloodline talent.Lambert was very happy, genuinely proud of Louis.But deep down, a hint of unfamiliarity couldn't help but surface.“Oh, right.” Louis seemed to suddenly remember something, turning to Lambert with a smile.“Today, I hunted three Frostmane Tundra Rabbits. I ate one, and it was just enough for me to break through.”“You've been stuck at the threshold of a high-ranking Elite Knight for almost five years, haven't you?” Louis said lightly, “Take one and eat it.”Lambert’s eyes widened, and for a moment, he couldn't speak.Stuck in a bottleneck for so long, it wasn't that he hadn't thought of breaking through with external resources.But given the rarity and preciousness of the Frostmane Tundra Rabbit, he wouldn't even dare to dream of it.“I…” He suddenly knelt on one knee, his eyes red, “Thank you, Lord Louis…”Louis sighed, reaching out to help him up, “Why are you still so polite with me?”That night, Lambert quietly drank the bowl of rabbit soup.Battle Qi surged and boiled within his body, his bloodline vibrated, roaring like thunder.Finally, a low growl was suppressed from his throat.The bottleneck that had not moved for five years shattered at this moment.Lambert was promoted to a Transcendent Knight!He was also the first Transcendent Knight of the Red Tide Territory.If Louis had a golden finger that allowed him to see attribute panels, he would see that Lambert's loyalty was already max....On the way back, although there were some other gains, no more rare resources like the Frostmane Tundra Rabbit appeared.So, the team did not delay further and directly set off to return to the Red Tide Territory.At this time, the Red Tide Territory was already boiling like a tide.Hearing that their Lord had not only survived but also achieved glorious military exploits, the entire territory was shaken.The city even, for the first time, gave everyone a day off.The common people spontaneously gathered at the city gate and along both sides of the main road, the entire territory seemed as lively as a festival.Everyone's faces were filled with anticipation, yet also harbored some unease.They worried that if this young Lord died or became incapacitated, this land would likely return to those dark days of cold, hunger, and being at the mercy of others.So they waited, hoped, and even carried a trace of devoutness like believers.Until this moment, he appeared.Louis, riding on horseback, was clad in a red and black military robe, his figure tall and straight.The crowd was first enveloped in a deathly silence.Immediately after, thunderous cheers erupted.“It’s our Lord Louis!”“He’s back!! Our sun is back!”“It’s him! It’s him! Our heroic Lord!”The clamor was deafening.They were so excited that tears welled up in their eyes, some even clasped their hands and knelt on the ground.Children sat on their parents' shoulders, waving red-edged cloth strips.Old Butler Bradley emerged from the crowd, his hair white but his steps steady, his eyes slightly red with excitement.“Welcome back, Lord Louis,” he said in a low voice, unable to suppress his joy.He had also worried that Louis would perish on the battlefield. When the battle report reached the Red Tide Territory, he was somewhat disbelieving, as it was too glorious.When he first arrived in the Red Tide Territory, he felt that one day this young man would soar, but he didn't expect that day to come so quickly.Louis dismounted and opened his arms, embracing him gently.“You’ve worked hard, Bradley,” Louis said softly, “I’m back.”Bradley took a deep breath, his eyes slightly red, “It’s good that you’re back… it’s good that you’re back, Lord Louis.”After a brief exchange of greetings, Louis returned to his horse, and Bradley personally led ❀ Nоvеlігht ❀ (Don’t copy, read here) the horse, accompanying him all the way.As Louis proceeded towards the Red Tide Territory residential area, the cheers from both sides of the street grew louder and louder.Petals were thrown from the rooftops, scattering like rain on the path Louis was taking.The people of the Red Tide Territory were welcoming their hero in their most devout way.Weil was in the crowd, staring intently at the radiant figure riding on the tall horse.That was Lord Louis, the man he wanted to follow his entire life, and he was working hard towards that goal.Two months ago, he was just a clumsy little kid who was mocked for not even being able to hold a sword properly on the training ground.And now, he was already a high-ranking Apprentice Knight.The Formal Knight who taught him was shocked: “Among the knights I’ve taught, no one has been as talented as you, nor as diligent.”Weil simply smiled, then continued to practice his sword, because he had a clear goal.“One day…” Weil murmured softly, his voice drowned out by the cheers of the crowd, “I will also wear the red and black knight’s robe and become a knight by Lord Louis’s side.”Louis slowly dismounted in the town center, surveying the fervent territory residents around him.He raised his hand and pressed down, signaling for everyone to be quiet.And the originally boiling crowd quieted down within a few breaths.“Red Tide Territory, your Lord has returned.”Without a long speech, Louis’s simple sentence instantly made the entire town erupt like a volcano.Applause, cheers, shouts, and cries intertwined, sweeping across like waves, one after another.“Lord Louis!! Welcome home!!”

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