[{"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-124":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},1847938,2453,"Chapter 124 - 114: Avril and Galvis","knight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-chapter-124",124,"\u003Cp>’Three months, huh...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland strolled through the academy’s deep corridors, his fingertips unconsciously stroking his smooth chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last rays of the setting sun filtered through the stained-glass windows, casting mottled patterns of light and shadow across his contemplative face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Based on the commission’s details, the Land of Mist isn’t that far from the Royal Capital of the River Domain nations.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’If the merchants and nobles joined forces, it probably wouldn’t even take three months to exterminate the Wolf King...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling the rumors he had gathered about the Land of Mist, Roland’s brow furrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t yet certain if the strange mist pervading the area stemmed from an anomaly in the Magic Elements. Still, even if the environment was treacherous, it shouldn’t pose a real threat to a true Transcendent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’And since the merchant faction has the Shadow Veil Organization, which is composed of Extraordinary Professionals, there’s no reason the noble faction wouldn’t have Extraordinary Professionals of their own.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Even if their members aren’t as strong as someone like Graham, with a numerical advantage, the Wolf King probably couldn’t hold out, no matter how powerful it is...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a flash of understanding lit up Roland’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’The two factions are making no move, pushing the problem onto Graham. Perhaps it’s to preserve their strength, or... some kind of political game...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the lack of information allowed him to make only a preliminary judgment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shaking his head, Roland had already made a decision by the time he stepped out of the academy gates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the twilight, he boarded the waiting ferry, the shimmering water reflecting his pensive face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’As long as I can figure out the true intentions of both factions, completing this commission will be a piece of cake.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the sound of oars cutting through the water, he gazed at the gradually brightening lights in the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Avril might be able to probe the trading company’s thoughts. As for the noble faction...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lost in thought, he watched as the small boat slowly sailed toward the residence Colin had arranged for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And while Roland was speaking with Graham in the council hall, a tense, under-the-surface conversation was unfolding in the house where he was staying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Avril leaned languidly against the windowsill, her brown hair shimmering in the sunlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She toyed with a Dagger that glinted with a biting chill. Her usual lively smile was gone, replaced by a heart-stopping coldness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she flipped her wrist, the sharp blade would intermittently reflect a blinding glint of cold light, which she let sweep, intentionally or not, across the Minstrel’s slender neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Galvis...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was colder than the blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you here to arrest me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Minstrel continued to intently polish the Harp in his arms, ignoring the threat inches away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course not, Lady Avril.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His long fingers brushed across the strings, producing a clear, crisp series of notes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As you know, I’m just a Half-Elf... I have no right to meddle in the affairs of you High Elves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Half-Elf?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Avril’s eyes suddenly narrowed, and her wrist twitched violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold light flashed as the Dagger shot through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THUNK! It embedded itself deep in the oak tabletop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The body of the blade vibrated intensely, emitting a grating hum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A Half-Elf would not be taken as an apprentice by Master Visna, much less be favored by the Goddess of Love Shuni!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice sounded as if it were tempered with shards of ice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Galvis acted as if he hadn’t heard a thing. He calmly picked up some animal grease from the side and began meticulously maintaining the harp strings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunlight passed through the window lattice, drawing a line between light and shadow that separated the two of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room fell into a dead silence, with only the lingering notes of the Harp trembling faintly in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the last string was carefully polished, Galvis theatrically wiped away nonexistent sweat before finally turning to meet Avril’s sharp gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But as you can see...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Minstrel lightly touched his own ears, which were somewhere between those of an elf and a human—the elegant, pointed shape ended in a rounded curve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This can’t be faked.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He carefully placed the Harp on a piece of velvet cloth, his movements as gentle as if he were laying down a baby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for why I’m here, it’s purely a coincidence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Visna assigned me a task, saying that only after completing it could I truly become a Minstrel. And the truth is...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Avril’s gaze remained icy, Galvis gave a bitter smile and raised his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His linen sleeves slid down, revealing arms so slender they looked almost fragile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I had already embarked on my journey before you left the Eternal Song Forest. I only heard about your situation from a kinsman I happened to meet along the way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He deliberately shook his harmless-looking arms, his voice filled with a helpless sincerity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And with my meager abilities, what threat could I possibly pose to you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Avril’s brow furrowed slightly. She then took a silent step forward, her long fingers gripping the hilt of the Dagger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SHING!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pulled the blade from the wooden table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In that case, be gone from here by tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her frigid voice left no room for argument.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t want to see your disgusting face again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey! That’s not fair!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing her killing intent lessen slightly, Galvis sighed in relief inwardly and protested with feigned nonchalance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As a Minstrel, I have the right to...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold light flashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A lock of brown hair slowly drifted to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling a sudden coldness on the top of his head, Galvis’s Adam’s apple bobbed with a difficult swallow. The second half of his sentence was squeezed out in a near-tremble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...choose where I go...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Avril had already withdrawn the Dagger. She was now nonchalantly stroking its edge with her fingertips, as if that fleeting flash of the blade had nothing to do with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"True, my current status gives me no authority to order you around.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She slowly raised her eyes, her pupils seemingly frozen with frost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I can end your life in the next second. You should know I have that ability.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I-I think...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Minstrel tactfully changed the subject, his voice slightly hoarse with tension, and reverted to using honorifics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You shouldn’t be worried about me. Before you arrived at the port, I personally saw someone from the Morning Star Clan emerge from the cabin of a Black Shell Trading Company ship...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Morning Star?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Avril’s pupils contracted sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The name was like a dull knife, grating harshly on her nerves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are they doing here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Galvis retreated imperceptibly until his back was against the cold stone wall, which helped him steady his trembling voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t know the specific reason...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But that person only brought two Attendants, so they probably aren’t here for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Avril’s killing intent subside a little, the Minstrel took the opportunity to make a proposal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, with my identity, perhaps I could help you investigate their intentions. Of course...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having successfully diverted Avril’s attention, the Minstrel continued slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The premise is that you can trust me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps because his proposal had some merit, the atmosphere in the room gradually eased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, Avril finally returned the sharp Dagger to its sheath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should know the consequences of deceiving me, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course! Of course!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Galvis looked as if he’d been granted a pardon, but the smile he forced was uglier than a grimace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How would I dare deceive a Valkyrie of the Silver Moon Guard?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the mention of the Silver Moon Guard, Avril’s gaze faltered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain Meira... is she okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The situation isn’t good...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Galvis observed Avril’s face gradually darkening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ever since your dealings with the Zor Elves were exposed, the council sentenced her to fifty years of confinement...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corner of the table shattered under Avril’s palm, and the sudden explosion of killing intent felt tangible, suffocating the Minstrel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was about to suffocate...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CREAK... The heavy wooden door was slowly pushed open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A burly silhouette stood backlit in the doorway.\u003C\u002Fp>",1358,"2026-06-09T07:01:39.614Z",1,"novelbin.me","2655c6395566d71c3dcfd2ae1a49a5e147831d8a45b4b6b1e7039a94a8d3804a","knight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-chapter-125","knight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-chapter-123",216,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fknight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-cover.jpg"]