Chapter 263: Congratulations, You've Captured Her Heart!

The battle did not last long; with the pursuit included, it was resolved in just half an hour.

Of course, this also benefited from Catherine's help.

She ordered fifty Violet Cavalry to join the fight.

Under the cavalry's slaughter, the Black Tiger Tribe warriors, who could only run on foot, were one by one pierced clean through by lances.

"Thank you for the rescue, Lord Gervas!"

Everything returned to calm. When Dacher's body was brought back by Lei Meng, the Third Elder, greatly excited, came before Gervas and bowed deeply to thank him.

The heirs and the Silver Moon Warriors did the same.

Previously, they all held strong prejudices against Gervas.

But at this moment, all prejudices vanished.

Because the tribe people value gratitude above all.

In the harsh environment of the Western Wasteland, anyone who extends a helping hand to you is a truly good person.

With such a concept as their foundation, even Tiezhua and the others could not help but lower their heads in shame.

Earlier, they had cursed Gervas during their meal, even thinking of seeking revenge on him again in the future.

"No need to be so polite. You just left my territory after redeeming people. If those fellows had really killed you, it would likely have been blamed on me, Gervas!"

"By the way, these fellows seem to be from your Western Tribe as well? Why would they ambush you?" Gervas was very humble; he knew the character of these tribe people, solid 'honest folk'.

The more humble you are, the more grateful they become.

Indeed, hearing Gervas speak so lightly, without any intention of using the favor to demand benefits.

The light of respect in the eyes of the Third Elder and the group of heirs grew even stronger.

Freya, who had been pressing her lips together and silent, stared at Gervas blankly, her beautiful eyes unblinking.

"Lord Gervas, these fellows are from the Black Tiger Tribe. They wanted to kill us and then frame you, thereby triggering a war between the tribe and the kingdom!"

"We never expected to be betrayed by tribe people. If it hadn't been for Lord Gervas this time, we would probably all have died in their hands!"

"By the way, Lord Gervas, how did you know these fellows from Black Tiger wanted to ambush us?" the Third Elder asked curiously.

"Speaking of it, it was your good luck. I remembered Catherine had left some clothes at my castle, so I prepared to have the Magic Swift Eagle deliver them!"

"As a result, the Magic Swift Eagle flew overhead and happened to spot the traces of these Black Tiger Tribe fellows lying in ambush. After I sensed something was wrong, I immediately brought people here!"

"Now it seems, it's a good thing I arrived in time, otherwise they would have succeeded!" Gervas spoke the fabricated reason.

And this reason, he had thought of earlier.

Thus, he simply took a bundle out from his saddle.

Inside were the maid outfits Freya had changed out of when she was redeemed.

Of course, there were also two others that had been changed before.

"Clothes?"

The Third Elder was stunned, not expecting that his party had been saved because of this.

Seeing Gervas raise his hand and hand over the bundle, he was about to order his subordinate to take it.

But at that moment, Freya, who had been dazed and lost in thought, finally came to her senses, her pretty face instantly flushing crimson.

She hurried forward, snatching the cloth bag containing the maid outfits into her hands before anyone else could.

After all, such humiliating clothing absolutely could not be known by her clansmen.

Gervas had originally intended to tease Freya.

"Maid Freya, you must keep these few pieces of clothing safe! After all, they are all silk, and the three together are worth several dozen silver coins!"

Freya gritted her silver teeth.

This bad fellow! Just now, she had been moved by him.

Now he was teasing her like this.

Unfortunately, in front of everyone, she could only lower her head, blush, and hum in agreement.

Next, Gervas also prepared to stay a bit longer.

And the Third Elder decided to change location to set up camp, after all, the area around was full of corpses and the smell of blood, which would easily attract wild beasts and magical beasts at night.

"Lord Gervas, we will remember your life-saving grace. I will also inform our Great Chief when I return!"

"Third Elder, do not take it to heart. You go now, and change location to set up camp early!" Gervas waved his hand.

Immediately, the Third Elder led the remaining clansmen, holding the gathered horses, preparing to leave.

And because of the teasing just now, Freya did not speak afterwards.

But seeing that they were about to depart, she was reluctant to board the carriage for a long time.

Just as the Third Elder was about to speak and ask, Freya suddenly ran over to Gervas.

"Thank you, Gervas!"

No embrace or kiss.

Just a deep bow of gratitude, then Freya hurriedly returned to the group and darted into the carriage.

"Depart!"

The Third Elder's voice came, and the Silver Moon Tribe group moved further away into the night.

"Gervas, your charm is truly great. Congratulations, you have successfully captured this tribe Princess's heart!"

"Uh, Catherine, don't joke! They are tribe people, and I am a noble! Even if I saved them once, they might be grateful, but to say they fell in love with me, that's absurd!"

"Gervas, do not disbelieve. Just now, Princess Freya clearly could not bear to leave you, and even wanted to hug you!"

"Uh! That's impossible, right?!" Gervas was stunned, thinking that after forcing her to be a maid for so many days, it was good enough if she didn't hate him!

"Nothing is impossible. Otherwise, what do you think she ran over to do at the end? Really just to say thank you? If so, why not say it by the carriage?"

"So, Princess Freya was just thin-skinned, and held back after coming before you!"

"Is that so? So, did I really conquer Freya?" After this analysis, Gervas became somewhat skeptical.

"Gervas, you are quite proud, aren't you?"

"Uh!"

Gervas immediately detected the change in Catherine's tone.

This somehow felt like a past-life girlfriend getting jealous?

"No, definitely not! Besides, Freya has already returned to the Western Tribe. Whether we meet again is uncertain; perhaps she will forget me in a couple of days!"

Regardless of whether his premonition was accurate, Gervas immediately denied it.

After all, to be honest, he was not as pretentious as other transmigrators; he actually held the Countess in high regard.

If things could develop further in the future, he would not mind!

Catherine stared intently at Gervas with her beautiful eyes for a moment, then her lips curled slightly, but she said nothing more.

"Ahem, well, the show is over; let us return!"

The Griffin Wang Gong, the Onyx Manor!

This luxurious venue, located atop the mountain behind the palace, was specifically used for grand banquets.

Today, the Onyx Manor was brightly lit.

Servants constantly entered and exited the banquet hall within the manor.

And at this moment, the guests being entertained were several envoys from the duchies in the western part of the kingdom.

Although the strength of all duchies was actually comparable to the dukes and marquises of the kingdom.

However, due to various reasons and constraints, these duchies had not been annexed or destroyed by the kingdom; instead, they had become objects of courtship for several kingdoms.

For instance, these western duchies lay on an important trade route leading deeper into the continent; therefore, the Griffin Kingdom, to stabilize the trade route, would do its utmost to court them, preventing them from being utilized by other kingdoms.

And today's banquet was originally to be hosted by the Griffin King himself.

Unfortunately, the Griffin King was advanced in years and lacked the strength; he sat for only a short while before going directly to his sleeping quarters to rest.

As a result, tonight's banquet was handed over to several princes to host, with the First Prince and the Second Prince taking the lead.

The dispute between the two princes had become intense since Your Majesty's health began to deteriorate.

And the western trade brought enormous profits to the kingdom every year.

Naturally, the two did not wish to miss out; both wanted to court the envoys, urging them to cooperate with themselves to make their own power even stronger.

And the best way to court them was undoubtedly to give gifts.