The atmosphere shifted slightly, becoming a bit tense. Perhaps to ease the tension, Reinhard maintained his friendly smile as he spoke to Fang Li.
“Let me introduce you,” Reinhard said, but Fang Li interrupted.
“There’s no need for introductions,” He said with a small smile. “Though I may not know everything about this country, I’m aware of the ‘Valuable Knight’ and ‘Blue.'”
The handsome man smiled abruptly at this statement. The smile was courteous rather than friendly.
Then, the man introduced himself.
“I’m Julius Juukulius of the Royal Guard Regiment. Although I’m called the ‘Valuable Knight,’ I’d prefer to be known as the ‘Sword of the Kingdom.'”
‘Sword of the Kingdom…’
The “Sword of the Kingdom” isn’t a title but rather a reflection of Julius’s dedication to the kingdom. Known as the Valuable Knight, he is regarded as the most exceptional knight in the kingdom, though his fame doesn’t match that of Reinhard, who is considered the “Knight among Knights.” However, his status surpasses Reinhard’s.
Within the royal family’s Royal Guard, Julius holds a high-ranking position just below the captain. His prowess in swordsmanship and magic, as well as his family background and achievements, are all outstanding, earning him the title of the “Valuable Knight.”
He also serves as the personal knight to Anastasia, one of the Royal Selection candidates.
After Julius, the catgirl introduced herself with a cheerful tone.
“Let me introduce myself as well! My full name is Felix Argyle, but please call me Ferris.”
Ferris was the messenger who visited Roswaal’s manor on behalf of the Karsten family to convey information about the Royal Selection meeting to Emilia and Roswaal.
With the royal family no longer present in the kingdom’s political center, the Karsten duchy represents the kingdom’s nobles. Ferris served as the messenger of the Karsten family.
As Ferris explained, this guy who is dressed like a girl is the personal knight supporting Crusch, one of the candidates.
Ferris’s combat ability is almost non-existent, but his proficiency in Water Attribute Magic is the best on the continent, making him recognized as the continent’s foremost Water System magic user.
This exceptional skill in healing allowed him to join the Royal Guard despite his lack of combat ability, serving as a support knight.
“So, what brings two such influential knights to find me?” Fang Li spread his hands, questioning them. “As you can see, I’m just a lowly foot soldier without any grand titles.”
This statement was immediately rebutted.
“That’s quite modest of you, Fang Li Kyun,” Ferris responded with a charming smile, unusual for a male knight. “Even Old Man Wil says you’re quite extraordinary, so Ferris Chan doesn’t think you’re an insignificant person.”
As Ferris spoke, he cast a discreet glance at Reinhard.
Upon hearing the words “Old Man Wil,” Reinhard’s expression became a little more complex.
Only Julius’s gaze carried a renewed sense of scrutiny as he looked at Fang Li.
“Even the ‘Sword Demon’ speaks highly of you, which is something I hadn’t heard before,” Julius said, eyeing Fang Li with a provocative smile. “Reinhard mentioned that his Dragon Sword was unsheathed because of you, so I wanted to see what kind of person you were.”
“The Dragon Sword was unsheathed?” Ferris exclaimed in surprise. “That can’t be true, can it?”
It was widely known among the Royal Guard Knights, including their captain and Julius himself, that no one had been acknowledged by Reinhard’s Dragon Sword to the point of drawing it.
“That’s quite surprising,” Ferris looked at Fang Li with a newfound interest, his playful smile undiminished as he said, “Fang Li Kyun, you really are too modest.”
Despite this, Fang Li didn’t seem the least bit thrilled by the praise.
He merely glanced at Julius, then at Ferris, before smiling.
“So that’s how it is— you heard my rumors and saw my unusual relationship with Emilia, so you came here to probe, is that right?”
The straightforwardness of his words caused a moment of unease in both Julius and Ferris.
Indeed, that was why they were there.
Julius supported Anastasia, while Ferris supported Crusch.
Given this, both were bound to take an interest in Fang Li, who seemed to have an unusual relationship with Emilia, who was also a Royal Selection candidate and, thus, a direct competitor of Crusch and Anastasia.
In other words, they were there to ascertain if Fang Li was a potential enemy.
“Of course, my being here is another reason you came,” Reinhard said with a helpless smile. “After all, I am Knight to Lady Felt.”
Just as Reinhard finished speaking, a slightly playful voice rang out.
“It seems the atmosphere here is just right for my entrance,” Al approached, his face obscured by his helmet but his voice carrying a hint of mirth.
Priscilla’s Knight had also arrived.
Fang Li raised his gaze, looking at the gathered group.
At the same time, everyone else stared back.
The tension in the air only intensified.
All eyes were on them because, in everyone else’s view, the five individuals there represented the five Royal Selection candidates’ supporters.
An impending confrontation loomed.
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