Chapter 43: The Upright Knight in the Storybook?

"Who?"

The Wild Wolf leader was startled and immediately drew his sword, looking around.

"Up here, you fool!"

As Zhuiyue reduced his force, Gervas slowly landed on the flat ground more than ten meters away.

The Wild Wolf leader's pupils contracted. "A Pegasus?"

"It's a unicorn, you fool!"

Another mocking remark; the Wild Wolf leader had never endured such an insult.

"Damn bastard, I don't care if it's a Pegasus or some unicorn; if you dare meddle, you're dead, do you understand?"

"If you have the sense to get the hell out of here right now, otherwise I'll twist your head off and kick it like a ball!"

Buzz!

A faint light flickered on the Wild Wolf leader's long sword.

"A Title Knight?"

Good heavens! Gervas exclaimed, "Good heavens!"

Even this small gang leader is a Title Knight; Count Fario must have fed him plenty.

Thus, the Wild Wolf Brotherhood must have committed many heinous crimes.

"You want to twist off my head? I hope you still have such backbone in a moment!"

Clip-clop! Clip-clop!

A series of hoofbeats approached.

Six warhorses and a carriage stopped behind Gervas.

Knight-Captain Lei Meng and a group of guards had arrived.

"A Knight?" The Wild Wolf leader was startled, knowing the youth before him was undoubtedly a noble. However, he was serving Count Fario and would not fear nobles.

His tone merely softened slightly. "Fellow, the Wild Wolf Brotherhood serves my lord Count Fario of Iron Wolf City. If you don't want trouble, leave immediately!"

"Look, look, where's that arrogant attitude just now? I still prefer your unruly look!"

"Noble, do you truly wish to provoke my lord Count Fario? Do you understand the consequences once Count Fario learns of this matter?" Gervas gave Count Fario no face at all, and the Wild Wolf leader's tone turned cold again.

"You said it yourself, there are consequences only after that guy Fario finds out. So, as long as he doesn't know, it's fine!!"

Gervas smiled slightly.

The Wild Wolf leader's expression changed.

Unfortunately, before he could react, Lei Meng spurred his horse forward, his lance pointing directly at his chest.

The Wild Wolf leader felt a chill run down his spine and quickly swung his sword to block.

Clang! A numbness shot through his hand; fortunately, the thrusting lance was temporarily blocked.

But the Wild Wolf leader dared not stay; this single thrust was enough to prove the opposing knight's strength, which was definitely far superior to his own.

The Wild Wolf leader quickly dove into the bushes to his side.

"Want to run?" How could Lei Meng let him escape? He suddenly hurled his lance, which happened to strike a tree stump ahead, blocking the Wild Wolf leader's path.

In that brief moment of delay, Lei Meng had already caught up behind the Wild Wolf leader and brought his long sword down with a fierce chop.

The Wild Wolf leader's face changed drastically; he could only raise his sword to parry.

Clang! The Wild Wolf leader's waist nearly bent under the pressure.

"Noble, Count Fario's father serves as a cabinet official under the Governor of Eagle City..."

Pfft!

Before the Wild Wolf leader could finish his sentence, Lei Meng's second sword strike landed on his shoulder.

Instantly, blood sprayed, and one of the Wild Wolf leader's shoulders was severed.

Screaming in pain, the Wild Wolf leader collapsed directly to the ground. Lei Meng quickly placed his long sword at his neck, then scooped him up and brought him before Gervas.

Slap!

"Count Fario, is it?"

Slap!

"Serving in the Governor's mansion, is it?"

Slap, slap, slap!

"Daring to threaten me, is it?"

Slap, slap, slap!

"Twisting my head off to kick like a ball, is it?"

Slap, slap, slap!

Amidst the sound of slaps, the Wild Wolf leader was beaten until his face was swollen and bruised, and all his teeth were knocked out.

Although he was a Title Knight and very tough.

But Gervas was also a Title Knight now!

"Kill them! Leave no survivors!"

After beating the Wild Wolf leader until he was barely breathing, Gervas finally stopped.

Pfft! A cold flash crossed the Wild Wolf leader's neck, ending his sinful life.

Afterwards, the knights rushed forward like wolves and tigers, beginning to hunt down the members of the Wild Wolf Brotherhood.

Since this matter involved an Honorary Count and a cabinet official under the Southern Governor, they had to ensure no survivors remained.

Even for safety's sake, Gervas had Zhuiyue monitor and guide from the air, ensuring no fish slipped through the net.

While his subordinates pursued and killed, Gervas slowly walked toward Rose and her mother.

At this moment, Rose and her daughter were crouched on the ground beside the road, pressed against the tree roots; Rose clung tightly to protect her daughter.

She also feared Gervas, for Gervas was terrifying when he fought Wild Wolf Boss.

The girl had just had her eyes covered, but now she broke free and, seeing Gervas approach, looked at him with wide, timid eyes.

Seeing such pure eyes, Gervas softened his expression.

The girl froze for a moment, then her round eyes instantly sparkled, "You… you're the righteous knight from the storybooks, come specially to save Shirley and Mother?"

"Shirley!" Rose panicked and quickly clapped her hand over Shirley's mouth.

Addressing a noble directly with "you" was a grave taboo.

"My lord, have mercy—Shirley is still young and doesn't understand propriety; please forgive her offense with your kindness!"

"Also, your humble servant thanks my lord for saving us; here are two gold coins, which I humbly offer as a token of gratitude for your intervention!"

Saying this, Rose swiftly pulled two gold coins from her bosom, raised them above her head, and offered them to Gervas.

These two gold coins were earned by Rose selling baked breads in the slums, saved so that when Shirley grew older, she could learn to read.

Gervas glanced at the two gold coins but ignored them; instead, he nodded to the girl and said, "Yes, I came to drive away the wicked and save you. Your name is Shirley, isn't it? What a lovely name!"

"Mother, the knight truly came to save us!" Gervas's kindness made four-year-old Shirley leap and dance with excitement.

Her beautiful eyes brimmed with boundless joy, and she broke free from her mother's arms, running to stand before Gervas.

"Shirley…" Rose's face was filled with worry, but she could do nothing.

Gervas merely knelt down and gently stroked Shirley's small head.

"Lord Knight, can Shirley and Mother follow you afterward? I'm afraid the wicked will return for Mother—they're cruel, and Shirley and I are terrified!"

"Of course! I swear no one will ever bully you again!"

Gervas solemnly promised the girl, instantly sending Shirley into peals of delighted laughter.

More than ten minutes later, the battle ended completely.

After Yueyue confirmed no survivors remained, Gervas immediately prepared to lead everyone back to the castle.

Notably, the Wild Wolf Brotherhood had arrived in a carriage, so their carriage became Gervas's spoils of war.

Rose and Shirley also had ample space to ride.