Chapter 422: Gervas Is Such a Good Man!

So what should he do now?

Reveal the news publicly?

Obviously, that's impossible.

He, Gervas, can assist the kingdom's army within his means, without endangering himself.

But if he's expected to sacrifice himself at the cost of exposing his secret, sorry—he believes in letting fellow cultivators die, not himself.

Besides, even if he openly announced the news, whether anyone would believe him remains questionable.

After moving into Lindongcheng, the army carried out a thorough, grid-style search to ensure the city's safety before lifting its alert and beginning to station troops.

"Then, only a subtle warning remains!"

Gervas made his decision instantly—he would not alter his journey to Baron Kalle's fortress.

As for this news, Adamas trusted him so much—he deserved to earn great merit.

As long as the kingdom's army isn't unlucky, they'll surely avoid being wiped out by the orcs.

"My lord, let me assist you with washing and dressing!"

"Alright! Isabella!" Gervas snapped back to himself and began enjoying Isabella's gentle service.

……

"Gervas, you must take care of yourself!"

"That's right, Gervas—if anything feels off, don't fight hard, just run immediately. No one's watching anyway; whether you're deserting or not is entirely up to you!"

"Fine, I'll remember! If I face an enemy I can't beat, I'll run the moment I see him!"

Hearing Mil and the others' heartfelt words, Gervas said nothing in rebuttal.

After speaking, he pulled out two letters he had long prepared from his chest.

"These two letters—this one without wax seal is for you all!"

"The one with wax seal—I need you to deliver it personally to Lord Adamas. Remember, only to him, no one else!"

"More letters? Gervas, can't you just tell us now what you want to say?" Mil and the others were puzzled.

Gervas offered no explanation. "You'll see the contents when you read the letters yourselves!"

"Alright, dawn's coming—I must set off!" With that, Gervas mounted his horse.

"Depart!"

Gervas gave the order, and the Storm Legion immediately moved toward the city gate.

"Gervas, travel safely!"

Watching Gervas depart, Mil and the others felt an inexplicable sense of loss.

During this time, they had fought side by side with Gervas and grown accustomed to following his battlefield commands.

Now that Gervas was gone, they had to face the coming siege alone—and felt strangely adrift.

"Lord Gervas is gone—my heart feels so empty! We don't even know how to handle the coming battle!"

"Yes! Before, we won consecutively only because we followed Gervas—but now… oh! Didn't Lord Gervas leave us letters? Mil, quickly get them out!"

"Oh! Right! I nearly forgot such an important thing!"

Mil slapped his forehead and immediately picked up the two letters Gervas had left them.

He tucked the wax-sealed one into his chest and opened the one meant for them.

Soon, all of them finished reading the letter's contents.

The message was simple: Gervas believed the orcs surrendering Lindongcheng might not be as straightforward as it seemed!

So they must remain vigilant, especially at night!

Additionally, while Gervas was away, if they encountered difficulties, they could try seeking help from Adamas!

Adamas was a trustworthy man; as long as the request wasn't beyond his capacity, he would surely help!

"Gervas… is truly a good man!"

"Yes! Even after leaving, he still worries about us—not only warning us to increase vigilance, but even helping us find a protector!"

Mil's hand holding the letter trembled.

He was deeply moved.

"We may never repay Lord Gervas's kindness. From now on, whoever dares to harm Gervas is my enemy, I, Eyn!"

"I, Mil, also swear—I will stand by Gervas forever!"

"We too!"

Moved, Mil and the others all voiced their loyalty.

"Come, let's go find Lord Adamas!"

Saying this, they headed toward Dongcheng.

Meanwhile, Adamas had just woken up.

Normally, he never rose so early.

But today, he planned to seek an audience with the Commander-in-Chief, requesting permission to go to Baron Kalle's fortress.

So he had to gain the Commander-in-Chief's approval before the orcs appeared.

"Young Master Adamas!" Yet, just as he finished dressing, a soldier's voice called from outside.

"What is it?"

"Young Master Adamas, several minor nobles have arrived at the camp. They say they're nobles from the Southern Region, delivering a letter from Lord Gervas to you!"

"Gervas's letter?"

Adamas froze for a moment, then rushed out of his tent in a panic.

"Your Excellency Adamas!" Mil and the others were surprised—Adamas had arrived so quickly.

In fact, they had expected to wait a long time; it was still too early, not even the first ray of dawn had appeared.

Had it not been for Gervas's matter, they would have come two hours later.

"Lord Mil, don't be formal. I heard you've come to deliver a letter from Gervas?"

"Yes, Your Excellency. Gervas has already departed for Baron Kalle's fortress. Before leaving, he left us a letter!"

Mil handed the letter to Adamas.

"Thank you all so much!"

Adamas snatched the letter and immediately checked that the wax seal was intact.

Having delivered the letter, Mil and the others did not linger and took their leave.

Adamas, preoccupied with the letter, made no effort to detain them.

After Mil and the others left, Adamas immediately opened the letter.

The first line of the letter stunned him.

"Adamas, I suspect you're about to seek an audience with the Commander-in-Chief!"

"And request permission to join me at Baron Kalle's fortress, to accompany me, correct?"

"But I must tell you: you must abandon this idea. I do not want you to follow me to Baron Kalle's fortress!"

Could Lord Gervas have guessed I wanted to go to Baron Kalle's fortress?

How did he know?

And why doesn't he want me to follow him there?

Does he think I'm unworthy?

Or does he find me annoying?

Adamas's heart tightened—both from astonishment at Gervas's uncanny prediction, and from disappointment and anxiety over being forbidden to follow.

But this disappointment vanished instantly as he read the letter's next lines.

"Adamas, you must be feeling disappointed now, wondering why I won't let you follow?"

"Actually, I forbid it not because I dislike you or find you bothersome."

"But because something far more important needs you to accomplish!"

"Something far more important needs me to accomplish?"

Adamas's spirit surged—every negative emotion vanished.

Adams perked up mentally, all negative emotions swept clean!