The Strongest Knight's

Ch. 140 - Awkward Meeting

"Huhaha...."

Not far away, the sound of laughter was accompanied by the applause of several people watching from the magic mirror, watching how the light emanating from a young woman managed to annihilate the demon army easily.

"No doubt about it.. This magic is amazing. Haha." The woman in the luxurious robe laughed at the achievement she had been inscribing. The woman is the chancellor of magic, for the umpteenth time she managed to protect the town of Lockdown from the threat of the demon clan.

Along with the dim light that stretched like a skyscraper pole, the magic circle surrounding the young woman tied to the wooden pole disappeared.

Only, the young woman had now turned into dust aka had been destroyed due to loss of soul when her life energy was forced out and gave rise to a holy light that dazzled the eyes. The light that appeared earlier was the embodiment of the empire that gave life to humans, because the empire had been drained away then the young woman died in an unnatural way.

"Huh... Too bad, spending magic of this magnitude would reduce the city's protective energy source." Murmuring the magic chancellor who was approaching the dust of the corpse of the young lady, the woman had become a collision to activate the magic that had annihilated the demon army.

"Gayussis.. Prepare the next subject. Bring the subject inside Lockdown City immediately." The magic chancellor turned to look at one of the magic consulate councils standing lowered his head to her.

At the same time, outside the town of Lockdown.

They were all astonished by the bright light that shone upon the sky of Lockdown. Those outsiders who managed to survive and survive the city invasion demon troops smiled, kneeled and prayed glorify the magic chancellor.

Just moments after the incident, when the sounds of the battle stopped being silent, the sounds of joy and cheers of the magic knights praising the magic chancellor sounded echoed. Of course the voice made the residents outside the city to praise and worship the magic chancellor, they were happy for the help they got. Although their pleasure is accompanied by the roar of tears that are still pouring.

They could not help but cry, they had lost their family and friends. They see a sinister moment when people they know are torn apart and devoured by monsters and demons.

They grieve and rejoice..

They are happy and sad..

They gave thanks to the protector of the valley, they praised the magic chancellor.

Elsewhere, the southern gate area of the city of Lockdown. Areas most affected by the fierce fighting that occurred. At that place, some people were seen standing, while others looked tangled with wounds.

"What light was that?" Ivy looked at the sky, he was still curious about the bright light that appeared and disappeared just a moment ago.

"I really don't understand.. Where are all the Demon clans that filled the sky. And.. And what is this, why does this rain smell so fishy.. Uaeekkkk." Oceh Rebecca so smelled the unpleasant smell of the rain of blood of demons and monsters that died instantly.

"It's not rain.. I clearly saw that horrible sight. That light actually blew up all the monsters and demons." Gildarts said with confidence.

"Ah. Hey, Pege. You okay?" Ivy asked as soon as he saw Pege fall down because he could not bear the burden and wounds he received from the fight tonight."

Gildarts is back supporting Pege who staggered the way, while Ivy is seen wiping Pege's bruises with magic water he got from the town of Lockdown.

The four of them slowly approached Smits who was standing not far away from Richard. While Richard who had not been aware of the situation was still looking at the sky, he asked in his mind. "That light? That light took someone's life!?" Lirih.

"Hey you!?" Smits greets Richard, but Richard doesn't listen. Richard was busy with what had just happened. "I'm very sure.. From that light I heard someone asking for help. Who is that guy?" Richard's mind is still guessing.

The increased sensitivity and sensitivity in feeling things made Richard able to understand things that could not be understood by ordinary people. The experience and sharpness of instincts that he forged while still in the labyrinth makes him able to feel the strange things from the phenomena that occur around him.

"Hey you.. Heyo!? You okay?" Smits greeted back, this time in a loud voice.

Hearing that Richard looked directly at Smits who was holding a spear in his left hand.

"Yes you.. Are you okay. You look so fucked up!?" Ask Smits who approached Richard.

Richard fell silent, surprised to see Smits approaching him. He knew Smits, one of the holy knights. His former comrade, to Richard they the holy heroes are no longer his comrades or comrades in arms. For Richard, their relationship is broken when the holy heroes leave him in a dark labyrinth filled with monsters.

"Holy knight!?" Murmuring in a soft voice, he seemed to avoid eye contact with Smits.

From the same direction, Richard heard a shouting voice. "Twits.. You're not papa, are you?"

"Hey Smits.. Crazy, you're out of your mind. Attacking Rever alone. You're the.!?" Shouted Rebecca who was running slowly towards him.

Once again, the voice was ringing in Richard's ears. "Patty.. You're not papa?"

The familiar voice was slowly getting closer, getting closer and closer until Richard lowered his head in not wanting to see the face from the source of the familiar voice.

"I'm fine saka Ivy." Reply Smits with his lazy face. "Oh yeah, Ivy.. Looks like that guy needs help. He looks fucked up, just look at his body." Smits pointed towards Richard who was looking down.

Ivy glanced at Richard, he approached slowly. "Hey, aren't you papa? I, sorry.introduce me Ivy." He looked down to see Richard's face.

While Pege who saw Richard buzzed in his heart. "This guy? Who was he, how could he have such great power?"

Ivy who was walking slowly still lowered his head and pointed his hand forward. "Hey, sorry.. Don'tbeafraid. I'm not the enemy, I'll treat your wounds!"

Richard was silent, he did not respond at all. Not because of nervousness, not because of shame or do not want to be recognized. He just doesn't want contact with people who have ignored him.

"Stop!" Richard raised both of his hands forward, towards Ivy who stopped stepping as soon as he heard his words. Ivy frowned, he watched Richard from top to bottom.

"Hey.. Sorry, I don't want to hurt you. Me and my friends just want to help!"

"No! I'm not papa." A hoarse voice rang out from Richard's lips.

"You look fucked up, maybe we can help..."

"No! No need, miss. I'm doing fine. You don't have to get any closer than this.." Strictly speaking, still in a state of bowing his face and before long he turned around without seeing Ivy's face.

"Rich.." Ivy was stunned, she recognized the voice she had just heard. "Richard!" Said stepping.

Sounding from the other direction, a loud shouting voice. "Reeidded.. Mr Reeddddd!" A wolf-eared man appeared, running with his hands and feet like a four-legged animal.

Richard turned around, he saw Woli approaching. "Wolf man.. !" He murmured in his heart.

"Huh.. Red!?" Ivy said with sparkling eyes to hope for what he was thinking right now.

"Mr Reddd.., thank God I found you!" Said the Woli who was approaching towards him.

Ivy stepped back, he felt angry when he knew the name of the man in front of him at this time. Meanwhile, Gildarts who looked at the sky glanced towards Smits.

"The magic we just saw.. Absolutely incredible magic.."

"Yes.. Damn, in just one strike." Mumbled Smits.

"I wonder how they make magic like this. Is it true, this is the power of the magic chancellor!?" Gildarts was worried about what he had just seen.

"It's none of our business, uncle.. Whatever it is, I hope it's not something bad." Said Smits who was being nonchalant.

Then from their front. "Hey, Ivy.. You why?" Rebecca looked at Ivy while looking at the man in front of her.

Richard, he was currently talking to Woli who had just found him after previously being separated from the crowd the day before. The two of them had been separated since first coming to this valley, of course Richard did not care about it, what else after Richard found out if Woli was lying to him.

During the separation, Woli continued to search for Richard's whereabouts. It was a bit difficult for Woli to find him, what else in the middle of a crowd of people and a semi-permanent settlement that was quite dense. Woli is a bit difficult to recognize Richard's body odor because Richard himself deliberately eliminates the air of his existence, so that he can avoid the Woli. After learning of Woli's lies, Richard had no more reason to continue the journey together with him.

When the attack occurred earlier, Woli helped the residents and fought with monsters that attacked semi-permanent settlements around the town of Lockdown. He was aware of the explosion of the great empire that suddenly appeared when the chaos occurred and immediately recognized the great empire coming from Richard who was fighting. That was how he was able to find Richard at this moment, whereas Richard who wanted to dodge the holy knights took advantage of his meeting moment with Woli to immediately leave this place.

"Mr reddd.. I felt your aura and headed straight for this place.. Wahhh, look at this place, it's so fucked up.." The enthusiastic woli continued to say things that made Richard more and more lyricized by the holy knights.

"What a whisper of a werewolf.." Said Rebecca who was watching the two of them from the end.

For some reason, Ivy felt that the mysterious man was Richard. That unintentional intuition, made him worry and very eager to get closer.

Meanwhile, inside the dome. The magic chancellor's basement. Having previously managed to resurrect the demonic destruction light magic at the expense of the life of a young girl, the magic chancellor walked along with his personal aide.

"Sacromentus.. What about that woman. Is there no way to get into his consciousness?" The magic chancellor asked his adjutant who was walking right behind him.

"Until this moment, it seems like we haven't been able to get into his consciousness Young Madam." Reply Sakromentus.

"Hm.. A stubborn woman."

"His family is famous for its magic. If we can't master it, maybe we can experiment with his sister."

The magic chancellor stopped stepping, he was shocked and turned to Sakromentus. "What do you mean Sakromentus? Do you want to catch the witch who ran away from this city and chased her all the way to the Celestial kingdom?" Ask Chancellor.

"Of course not Young mistress.. I've got word that the guy's already in town."

The magic chancellor's eyes widened, he smiled and laughed lightly. "Haha.. Did ya? That's very good news. Then immediately bring that person to me!!"

"Yes Madam.. I've sent people to pick him up." Sakromentus.

Back to where it was, back,

The southern region outside the town of Lockdown, a semi-permanent settlement that has been razed to the ground due to the impact of the Devil clan's fight and attack.

"You're lucky Pege.. Ivy felt your aura and that's why we can be in this place now. I became astonished by what was happening out here, very different from the aoa that was happening inside there." Smits stared at the Lockdown city wall.

"Now I can understand why this city is called the city with the strongest defense. I really didn't feel the great battle while inside the city.. Justjust wonderful. No wonder so many people wish they could enter this city." Says Gildarts who was impressed by the city's defensive power.

A few moments ago, when the fight happened. The desperate Pege sends a signal to his comrades. Luckily the signal in the form of imperial aura was successfully sensed by Ivy so they all came before the battle ended to help Pege, although eventually the demons and monsters were successfully exterminated with the extraordinary magic of the magic chancellor of Lockdown city.

Not far in front of them, Ivy stepped up and approached with a feeling of anxiety. "Excuse me.. Tu, Mr. Red." Her speech.

"He! Who are.." Reply to Woli who has since praised Richard.

"Wuahh.. Miss, you're so pretty.." Spontaneous Woli.

"I'm sorry.. Mr. werewolf. But I heard you call the master in front of you Red.. Is that really his name?" Ivy asked a little curious.

From the back, Smits tried to reprimand. "Hey, Ivy.. If the person doesn't want to be helped, you better not force." He said in a loud voice.

Woli was silent, he glanced at Richard who was also motionless. Then a little while later, Richard turned around because he had turned his back on Ivy and the holy knights.

"Waaah.. Look at that wound, it's terrible." Said Rebecca who saw Richard's scar from his neck and other body parts.

The scar was visible, what else was the current robe he was wearing was visibly torn on some parts so that the scars present on his body could be seen by them.

"Yes.. My name is Red." Richard sternly looked at Ivy's stunned eyes as he looked at Richard's red face and eyes.

"Hey, Ivy.. You why?" Rebecca patted him on the shoulder. "Ah, ti, no papa.. I just thought that Mr. Red looked like someone I knew." He said with a sweet smile.

The sweet smile that emanated was at once the answer to her curiosity. Now he no longer considers if the man in front of him is Richard, even though he was a little sure of it before. The blind confidence was gone when he saw the burly body full of wounds seen from the man in front of him. Such athletic body posture was impossible for Richard, plus the red eyes he was looking at. Those pressure-filled eyes were very different from the familiar eyes of Richard Ivy, a gentle, friendly gaze that calmed the heart.

"God. Look at you, man, you're a mess. But by the way where are you from? Do I know you?" Asked Smits who was walking forward, as if intimidating. "Hm, although it looks different but you're no stranger to me!?" Tanya Smits looked at Richard's face.

Seeing the stares and intonation of a quite defiant speech from Smits, Woli stepped forward to keep Smits from approaching Richard. "Hey.. DUDE, we were travelers who accidentally got in the middle of this mess." While pointing the index finger at the face of Smits, Woli whose height only reached Smits' chest was bluffing. "Mr Red is a great man.. He is the man who will liberate this world from the intimidation of the Demon clan and the other demons that you call nobles. Catch that.." Evidently.

"Hooohh.. Fascinating." Reply Smits.

"Wolf man.. Quiescent. I never said that, after all I had no intention of helping or liberating anything. I just want to go quietly, back to my normal life." Strictly Richard in front of Woli and the holy knights. "Against the Devil clan is the duty of the holy knight." Continue by pretending not to recognize the holy knights.

"huuhhh, very dear. You are a great man, you will greatly help the holy knights to liberate this country from the Demon clan." Said Gildarts approaching.

Richard turned away. "It's none of my business at all!" Her speech.

"Mr Red!" Woli looked down lethargic when she heard that.

Ivy who could not stand the pessimistic speech of the man named Red in front of her felt furious. "You knew... Some time ago I thought you were the guy I knew. But seeing your face clearly and what you're saying right now makes me even more sure that you're not the man I know." Reveal it in an annoyed tone.

"Richard.. The man's name was Richard. A great knight with good intentions to free this world from adversity. Hearing you say it pisses me off, Mr. Red.. Just so you know behind the great powers, there will be a great responsibility. It was Richard's words that to date have given me the motivation to fight. I hope you understand the responsibility of ja..."

"Don't make me laugh, miss.. I have no responsibility whatsoever and to anyone. Anyway what that guy named Richard said was just bullshit, he... Idiotically. What a stupid man.." Said Richard who told himself although the holy knights were not aware of it.

"Oio.. You've gone too far, man. You've insulted our partner." Said Smits grasping his spear tightly.

"No, it's not something stupid.. You're..." Not done yet Ivy voiced. "Enough miss.. I don't want to argue. Please do what you believe but please do not change my beliefs. I still don't want to be involved in your business or helping this country." He said as he turned around, he stepped up and left the holy knights with his docile attitude.

"Huahhs.. That guy's so arrogant. Look at it later, if there's anything we won't help you." Rebecca.

Woli who heard the short conversation felt awkward, because he only felt if Richard really changed and was different from the first time they met.

Woli was also quite surprised because he only found out that the knights who spoke to Richard were holy knights. Richard's partner, but Woli couldn't say anything to the holy knights about Richard because Richard himself wanted to keep his identity secret to anyone including the holy knights. That was why Woli called Richard Red in front of the holy knights even though Woli initially thought that the knights were just ordinary knights.

Richard stayed away from the holy knights, followed by Woli who was worried because of Richard's words to the holy knights. Meanwhile the holy knights decided to re-enter the Lockdown boarding house, of course this time along with Pege who was seriously injured.

At the same time,

After previously successfully activating death light magic. The magic chancellor and his adjutant arrive at a room that is seen in special care by several magic knights.

Upon arriving at the door of the room, several guarding magic knights were seen bowing before the magic chancellor. "Hows it? Is there any progress with that woman?" Ask the magic chancellor to one of the magic knights.

"Just like the Chancellor before.. The woman sealed her consciousness with an extremely powerful magic. Until now, the magic has not been penetrated." Reply to the magic knight.

"Tch.. Anne Drigory's. God fucking.. I didn't think she could use this powerful magic to protect herself." The magic chancellor.

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