my armed maid

Chapter 162 159: Knight’s Dignity
The weather is clear today, and Reinhard is flying a griffin over the Linfeng Mountains, providing reconnaissance and support for Rosalia's convoy at the rear.

"Speaking of which, this is my first time crossing the other side of the Linfeng Mountains."

Reinhard looked down at the land in the distance, which was already within the borders of Linfeng City, and what he saw was a stretch of bare hills.

This is indeed a place far away from the center of the empire. It is not an exaggeration to say it is remote.

The land under the nominal jurisdiction of Linfeng City is actually quite large, but the land area is not directly related to the strength of the city.

The Lebus Grassland is not full of fertile pasture land. There are actually limited places suitable for grazing and reclamation. Most of it is this kind of wasteland that is tasteless and a pity to abandon.

In addition, it is just after winter and spring has not yet arrived, and the crops and vegetation have not yet recovered, giving people an even more lonely feeling when overlooking the earth.

However, this scene is in line with Reinhardt's subjective impression, because the prosperity of the land is directly related to the energy of the earth's veins.

From an alchemical point of view, the most energy-rich place in this continent's earth veins is the central part of the empire surrounded by several major mountain ranges.

As for remote places outside the mountains, unless they are unique and heaven-given secrets like Dragon Valley, they are basically as ordinary as Linfeng City.

Looking from a distance, I saw that figure with a pair of gorgeous white wings spread out.

It is said that the weapons he made can easily shatter thick alchemical armor, and the jetpack he invented will completely subvert the empire's existing air combat concept.

It can be seen from the cyan magic circle spread out on the soles of her boots and her back that she does not rely on her own extraordinary power, but uses a special magic device in the alchemical field to fly.

In fact, he once heard Evelin say that the "White Raven" was Nolen's most proud "masterpiece" and the most powerful aerial combat capability in Linfeng City.

From this perspective, Linfeng City indeed ranks at the bottom of the Roland Empire.

After hearing the warning from the white raven, Reinhard raised his eyebrows slightly.

Although the front paws of the gryphon are tied with a silver ribbon specially designed by Princess Rosalia, and the guards of the imperial capital also recognize this mark, the remote Linfeng City does not know this.

Therefore, even if you have never heard of a city's name, you can basically judge its overall strength simply by looking at its geographical location and the richness of surrounding products.

She wears a mysterious white raven mask, a tight-fitting white combat uniform, and is armed with a set of alchemical equipment that has never been seen before.

Just as he was carefully identifying it, the figure retracted its wings and stopped in front of the griffon.

This oolong is a joke.

"dangerous?"

Even for the more blatant Alto troops, she gave a tentative warning to the generals of the vanguard troops.

Those gorgeous and elegant wings stretched out from her back. This was not a flying monster, but a winged girl!

The reason why Linfeng City has been able to rise from a third-rate force that no one cares about to an existence that His Majesty attaches great importance to, even sending Princess Rosalia to support, is because of Nolen——

"If there is any form of confrontation, Linfeng City Sky Knights will immediately take force measures, and all consequences will be borne by you."

Although the identity of the man riding the griffon was suspicious, Yuna did not attack him rashly.

"Warning, you broke into Linfeng City without permission, please explain your identity and origin.

Because he is not a regular knight of the Griffin Knights, he only temporarily obtained one through the royal family's channels.

Reinhard narrowed his eyes and was secretly surprised, "This kind of defense is not like the strength that a third-rate city-state should have."

He suddenly remembered why he was regarded as a suspicious intruder, because there was no obvious identification mark on the gryphon.

Those who can conquer the sky have always been the most talented among the extraordinary. How could this privilege be so easily taken away by an alchemist?

This 18-year-old super genius was promoted to legendary alchemist just a month ago.

Every griffon and its knight in the Imperial Capital Griffin Knights should wear a badge to prove their identity, but he did not.

And the flying speed when she stopped herself was not slow, which means that this flying technology may have been quite mature.

Originally he sneered at this, but at this moment, the white raven was standing in front of him.

Although he was not a member of the Griffin Knights, as a traditional "pilot" of the empire, he was undoubtedly a little repelled when he first heard this.

Including the "angel" White Raven who dared to confront him, were these all the work of the legendary alchemist Nolen?
In the past few days, he had gained a general understanding of the current situation in Linfeng City from the chats between Evelin and Rosalia.

"However, it was able to stop a high-altitude gryphon..."

If this is true, it’s hard for the Dragon Knight to say...

This thought quietly emerged in Reinhard's mind. At this moment, the gryphon sitting down suddenly let out a low cry of warning.

Reinhard was stunned for a moment, but at this moment, the girl pulled out a strange-shaped gun from her waist and pointed it at him, her voice was clear and cold:

"What kind of flying monster is this? No, this is..."

Unexpectedly, as a supporter from the imperial capital, I was not greeted by the other party with respect and welcome. Instead, I was stopped by the guards as soon as I arrived at the border.

It is said that one land can support one person, and a place with insufficient land capacity is not only poor in materials.

What did Nolen say? Don't say it was unforeseen!
After the warning, no matter how the situation develops, at least one side is theoretically defensible.

Familiar with the gryphon's character, he raised his head and saw a white figure in front of him approaching him quickly.

"Is it really necessary for Your Majesty and His Highness to pay so much attention to such a remote and desolate land?"

Angel?

At the very least, the status and treatment of the Griffin Knights will plummet, and the mainstream of the empire's air combat in the future may be replaced by the cheaper and more efficient "Sky Knights".

Even the quantity and quality of the extraordinary beings born from it are often not as good as the fertile land.

Thinking of this, Reinhard unconsciously tightened the scabbard on his waist.

In his mind, the image of Rosalia listening to Evelyn's story about Nolen and smiling charmingly at the campfire flashed across his mind.

This affected his somewhat sensitive nerves these days.

Although he didn't think that an outsider he had never met would have any impact on his seven-year relationship with Rosalia... But Nolen's talent was so good that it was enough to give him a subconscious sense of crisis.

After all, Rosalia seemed to be really interested in him these days.

I am the best knight beside His Highness. I have no background and no identity. I must and only use this way to show my sense of existence——

This thought flashed through Reinhard's mind, and then it quickly took root, sprouted and grew like an evil seed.

If you want to prove that you are better than Nolen, the fastest way is to defeat his masterpiece.

This can directly prove his power and tell everyone that Nolen's invention is not as useful as everyone thinks.

At this time, due to various misunderstandings, White Raven was drawing a sword against him, and he had the momentum to start a war if they disagreed.

Maybe this is a good opportunity for him to show off his force and give Nolen a show of strength?

With the strength of the sixth-level Warcraft Griffin and the eighth-level knight, there is no way he would lose.

Even if he is held accountable afterwards, it can be said that he was the one who made the first move. There are always excuses anyway.

As reinforcements from the imperial capital, Linfeng City would never dare and would not fall out over this matter. At most, they would end up in a quarrel. In this case, whoever loses will suffer the consequences.

"I..." With irritable emotions tumbling in his heart, Reinhard's voice was low, and a hint of the coercion of an eighth-level transcendent escaped unconsciously.

Under the influence of the coercion, Yuna felt that the magic power in her body was slightly stagnant, and her expression changed uncontrollably.

The opponent is actually an eighth-level knight!
Fortunately, the distance between the two was not very close, and Reinhardt had not fully unleashed all his strength, so the suppression effect of the pressure was not very obvious.

But this was enough to alert her. While warning Julius' team behind her through the communication, she quickly retreated a short distance while hanging her finger on the trigger of the magic gun.

As long as he makes the slightest movement, he will attack immediately.

Seeing her face as if facing a formidable enemy, Reinhardt maintained his posture of holding the scabbard and preparing to draw the sword. He did not instruct the gryphon to make the next move, and he was also entangled in his heart.

There is no doubt that if you are stimulated by coercion, as long as you are a little "careless", you can create a scene where the other party strikes first, giving you a reasonable opportunity to take action.

Afterwards, she could have defended Rosalia by saying, "Before I had a chance to explain, the other party hit me."

"Pressure? Isn't it normal for an eighth-level knight to have coercion?"

"It would be better to say that they actually dare to attack the eighth-level knights who are releasing their coercion. Are they the ones with brain problems?

"Is this Linfeng City's attitude towards the imperial capital's envoys?"

"The so-called masterpiece of the legendary alchemist is actually not as impressive as it is, right?"

"..."

Excuses and taunts were swirling in his mind like devil's whispers. Reinhard closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

When he opened his eyes again, his gaze had returned to calmness, and the vague pressure that had escaped was completely restrained by him.

"I am Reinhardt, the personal knight of the seventh princess, Rosalia. I came to support Linfeng City on your majesty's order."

He said in a deep voice, "Her Royal Highness the Queen and Your Excellency Evelin will be arriving soon. Please send a response team to welcome the imperial envoys into the city."

He's actually the princess's personal knight? Yuna was surprised.

No, rather what surprised her was that Evelin actually brought the princess of the empire here. This was a much more distinguished guest than she had imagined!

"Do you have proof of identity?" Yuna asked hesitantly.

"Of course." Reinhard threw a token towards her.

This was a jade shield-shaped token. Yuna couldn't understand the pattern on it, so she called Julius over the communication to come forward and identify it.

Julius stepped forward to take the token and quickly made his judgment:
"The front has the pattern of redbud flowers and the royal palace, and the back has the private seal of Her Royal Highness's name. The texture of the token is also very special. It should be real."

"Well, then you go and notify the city, and I will go to greet the imperial envoys first."

Yuna nodded, made a decision, and then looked at Reinhard, "I'm sorry to keep you waiting. Please lead the way."

Reinhard nodded, silently changed direction, and flew the gryphon towards Rosalia's motorcade.

Just now, he finally chose not to conflict with the White Raven.

Is it because you are afraid of missing something? No.

Among extraordinary beings, the sixth level is a hurdle, and the eighth level is another hurdle.

As an eighth-level knight, all extraordinary beings below the eighth level will be suppressed by pressure when fighting him at close range, and their strength will be reduced by at least half.

And as the princess's personal knight, the armor on his body and the life-saving magic weapon cannot be easily broken through by extraordinary beings below the eighth level.

The same is true for the griffon under its crotch. As a high-level monster, it not only has rough skin but can also cast wind spells. Ordinary flying props cannot easily shoot it.

Until now, he still has the confidence to defeat the White Raven and the Sky Knight team behind him.

However, he finally gave up fighting him.

"There is no time to explain" and so on, "It's all the fault of the other party", etc. Even if these reasons are enough to frustrate others, they cannot pass the test in his heart.

Because he doesn't want to lie.

If I really want to prove my strength, then I will prove myself on the battlefield, or challenge the White Raven openly and compete in a fair arena.

Instead of letting jealousy, restlessness, irritability, suspicion and all kinds of negative emotions engulf you like now, and waving the blade of anger towards innocent people.

It has nothing to do with status, background, or strength.

No matter what happens, this is my dignity as Reinhardt and as a knight.

That's it.

(End of this chapter)