[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-knight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty":3,"chapter-knight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-knight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-chapter-105":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Knight: from Apprentice to the Almighty",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1847919,2453,"Chapter 105 - 95: The Embarrassed Teresa","knight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-chapter-105",105,"\u003Cp>\"That’s right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Teresa nodded frankly in response to Roland’s question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, Mr. Roland... are you willing to complete this commission with me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The proposal made Roland’s brows furrow, his mind racing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene of Teresa slaughtering the Mercenaries and Adventurers was still fresh in his memory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she claimed this was a Power granted by the Gods, allowing her to see into others’ pasts and distinguish good from evil, it was ultimately just her side of the story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t rule out the possibility that she was deceiving him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But on second thought, Roland dismissed that guess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since arriving in this world, the only enemies he’d made were Marco and the mastermind behind the Truth Church.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marco was probably still locked in the manor’s dungeon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for that big shot from the Truth Church...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland wasn’t being self-deprecating, but if that person really wanted to deal with him, they wouldn’t need to go to such great lengths and use a Demon-hunting expedition as a pretext.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland looked at the silver-haired woman before him, a hint of doubt in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’She invited me to hunt Demons. Is it really just to repay a debt? Or perhaps...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’The Demons there are too powerful, and she wants me to act as bait?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Roland was secretly speculating, Teresa saw his silence. Her delicate brows knitted together, and she took a deep breath as if she had made a difficult decision, then slowly spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Roland, if you’re not satisfied with the reward distribution, I... I can...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She clutched the parchment in her hand, her voice strained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can give you the entire reward. I just hope you can leave me a few Copper Coins... to pay for my stay at the inn...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Roland couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that the embarrassed look on her face didn’t seem fake, he blurted out words that were a mirror of her own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Teresa, are you short on money?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Roland didn’t feel the question was rude; he was simply confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his view, with Teresa’s strength and having completed so many commissions, even if she couldn’t live a lavish life like a noble, she should at least have no trouble making ends meet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s more...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze swept over Teresa’s outfit, which was identical to the last time they’d met.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she had a new cloak, the Leather Armor underneath had several conspicuous patches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was hardly the attire of a spendthrift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’A person like that... how could she be short on money?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Roland’s confused expression and confirming that he wasn’t mocking her, Teresa cleared her throat in embarrassment and explained in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Roland, my financial situation is indeed... a bit tight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But if you really need this commission, I can...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s no need.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland waved his hand dismissively before she could finish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For him, hunting Demons wasn’t about money in the first place, but about fulfilling the requirements to become a [Knight’s Attendant].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, he wasn’t short on money right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still had funds left from the stash Dalko had left him, not to mention the wealthy Merchant, Colin, whom he could always count on for some gold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland was sure that as long as the amount wasn’t too outrageous, the Merchant who was so eager to win his favor would never refuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with Teresa’s repeated concessions, Roland had already made up his mind to complete the commission with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t to say he had let his guard down after just a few words; it was a well-considered decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his current strength, even if Teresa was truly plotting something, she was nothing to be afraid of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same was true even if they encountered an Alien Demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in Songmu Town, he had needed to join forces with Teresa and give his all just to slay a Winged Dogman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now that he was a [Warrior] and a [Juggler] and had mastered [Flaming Arrow], facing an Alien Demon of that level was no problem, as long as they didn’t appear in a horde. He could even handle three or four at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Roland spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Teresa, I do need this commission, but you can keep the reward. As for other requests... right, can I see the specific details of the commission first?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Roland had no intention of taking the reward, Teresa visibly relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though a little confused, she still handed over the parchment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland took the parchment and examined it carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The commission’s format was identical to the one he had accepted in Songmu Town, and it was stamped with three distinct red seals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Travel to the Demon camp to retrieve stolen goods. Time limit: fifteen days. Reward is dependent on the number of Demons and the quantity of goods recovered. Difficulty: Three...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’The difficulty isn’t high. You could even say... it’s a bit easy.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After confirming the information on the parchment was complete, Roland nodded lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After handing the parchment back, he felt a burning hunger in his stomach. He glanced at the darkening sky and spoke slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, Miss Teresa... it’s already getting late. Why don’t we discuss it tomorrow morning before we set out?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem, but...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Teresa carefully put the parchment away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Roland, are you sure you don’t need the reward?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her bring up the reward again, the corner of Roland’s mouth twitched slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In that case, I’ll take my leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Teresa bowed again and turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Roland realized she was walking in the opposite direction of Wuxi Town, he couldn’t help but ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Teresa, aren’t you going back to town to rest?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Teresa stopped, hesitating for a moment before speaking softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t have enough money on me to pay for an inn, so I was planning to find a secluded spot to camp.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland’s brow furrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Can someone so outstandingly powerful really be in such a tight spot?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rubbed the hilt of his sword for a moment in thought, then spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My friend’s father runs a tavern. If you don’t mind, you can come back with me and stay for a night. That way, we can also set out together tomorrow morning and save some time. What do you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... I couldn’t possibly...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although her words were hesitant, her eyes clearly lit up with anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland bundled up the Long-Handled Weapons on the ground and tossed them onto Black Wind’s back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won’t charge you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Teresa’s eyes brightened, and she immediately bowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then thank you very much, Mr. Roland.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so, the two of them and the horse headed toward Wuxi Town along the quiet path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland walked in front, glancing back from time to time at the silently following Teresa, his brow slightly raised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t made the invitation purely out of kindness, but to take the opportunity to observe this mysterious, silver-haired woman more closely, just in case there was something off about her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Why is she so poor that she can’t even afford an inn?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The question kept circling in Roland’s mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, it wasn’t long before he found the answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Late at night, the \"Breath of the Forest\" tavern was already empty. Only Peyton, Roland, and Teresa remained in the main hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, despite the lack of customers, Gary was still busy as ever in the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Gary, another steak, please!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Teresa elegantly cut the food on her plate into small pieces, then delivered them to her mouth at an astonishing speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her chewing and swallowing were as smooth as flowing water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite her extremely fast eating pace, she maintained a dignified and proper demeanor, her every move exuding a noble-like grace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone who didn’t know better might have thought she was the young lady of some great house enjoying her dinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Geez...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peyton tiptoed over to Roland’s side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The initial awe he felt at Teresa’s beauty was long gone, replaced now only by reverence for the silver-haired woman’s astonishing appetite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kid, this friend of yours... has she been starving for a few days?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... I don’t know...\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1366,"2026-06-09T07:01:39.614Z",1,"novelbin.me","325ac15149c5441f5368433f4381f5359c213f5aa7236c6a64e3c56320d1d4be","knight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-chapter-106","knight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-chapter-104",216,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fknight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-cover.jpg"]