Being a knight is not easy

Chapter 24: Knight of Balma (Both chapters released simultaneously, please follow along!)
Eric watched Robin's actions and couldn't help but shake his head. He said helplessly, "Robin, the offal is too fishy. It's not only troublesome to carry around, but it could also attract other wild animals. And leopard blood isn't really useful. It's fine if you took those, but why are you taking leopard bones too?"

Robin, however, didn't take it seriously. He smiled and explained, "There's still quite a bit of meat on it. It would be a shame to throw it away. Besides, these leopard bones can be made into delicious bone soup. It's rich in nutrients and might even be helpful for our cultivation."

After hearing what Robin said, Lily couldn't help but glance at the jumping sheep bones on the ground, and a hint of hesitation flashed in her eyes.

Seeing this, Eric immediately said, "Forget about these. Deal with them and throw them outside."

After all, compared to the bones of the shadow leopard, the jumping sheep bones are much inferior in weight and potential value.

As for the previously mentioned idea of ​​using this cave as a secret base, after last night's discovery, they never mentioned it again.

After all, no one knows when the mysterious wizard will come back. If they happen to be here, they will undoubtedly be seeking death.

Thinking of this, everyone couldn't help but speed up their packing, preparing to leave this place full of unknowns and dangers as soon as possible.

After returning to the barracks, Robin and his three companions rushed straight to Knight Malizzi's barracks before even putting down their things.

Knight Malizzi had just finished his morning exercise and came out of the shower, his muscles bulging. He looked at the four people in a panic and sat on the chair without any concern.

"What's the rush so early in the morning?"

Robin said, "Knight Commander, we discovered a cave while hunting. It looks like a wizard's laboratory, and there's a monster that doesn't know whether to live or die."

Knight Malizzi frowned slightly, his gaze sweeping across the four faces before finally settling on Robin. He slowly stood up, his tall figure appearing particularly majestic in the morning light.

"Wizarding laboratory?" he repeated in a low voice, a hint of caution and interest in his tone. "Are you sure?"

Robin nodded, his expression serious. "We don't dare to go in rashly, but there are indeed some strange runes and instruments in the cave, and that monster... It seems to be some kind of failure, but we dare not approach."

Knight Malizzi pondered for a moment, then grabbed the coat hanging on the back of the chair and put it on quickly.

"Take me to see it."

The four of them immediately led the way, taking Knight Malizzi towards the cave.

Along the way, Robin briefly described what they saw outside the cave.

Knight Malizzi frowned upon hearing this, obviously realizing the seriousness of the matter.

When they came to the cave entrance again, Knight Malizzi stopped and carefully observed the traces around him.

There are many traces of human excavation at the entrance of the cave, and the vines covering the entrance are not naturally grown.

"Did you encounter any danger after entering?" Knight Malizzi whispered, his eyes solemn. "Places like this are often filled with unknown dangers."

He drew the long sword from his waist, and the blade gleamed coldly in the sunlight.

Robin explained, "It was already night time, so we had no choice but to go into the cave and spend the night before we discovered what was going on inside."

Knight Malizzi nodded and said, "Lead the way."

Since the four knight apprentices were all fine, there was no reason why a formal knight like me would be in danger.

Knight Malizzi's gaze was still fixed on the transformed monster in the glass container, his eyes revealing a hint of complex emotions.

He slowly reached out his hand, his fingertips lightly touching the cold glass, as if recalling something. "Knight Balmar..." he murmured softly, a hint of heaviness and regret in his voice. "He was one of our bravest warriors. I never thought his remains would be desecrated in this way."

Robin and the other three stood aside, their hearts filled with shock and anger.

Although they had never seen the Knight of Balma in person, legends about him were widely circulated in the camp.

He was a hero in the last war. He fought to the last moment to defend his territory and eventually disappeared on the battlefield.

Unexpectedly, his body fell into the hands of a wizard apprentice and was transformed into this appearance.

"That wizard apprentice...what on earth does he want to do?" Robin couldn't help but ask, with a trembling in his voice.

Knight Malizzi withdrew his hand and turned to face the four men with a serious expression. "His purpose is clear—to use the remains of powerful warriors to create even more powerful monsters for his own use. Knight Balma's strength and fighting instincts are the ideal experimental material."

"So what should we do?" Eric asked, his tone filled with anxiety.

"If that wizard apprentice is still nearby, he will definitely not give up this experimental subject so easily."

Knight Malizzi nodded. "You're right. It's a shame it's a failure, completely devoid of life." He paused, his gaze sweeping over the four men. His tone was firm. "Robin, return to the barracks immediately and inform Grand Knight Damia of the situation here. Request reinforcements."

Robin nodded, turned around and ran out of the cave without hesitation.

Knight Malizzi watched Robin's retreating back, took a deep breath, and refocused his attention on the monster in the glass. He whispered, "Balma, if you are still alive, please bless us and help us capture that evil wizard so that you can rest in peace with dignity."

Robin left quickly and came back quickly.

Accompanying him were not only Grand Knight Damia and Knight Fitz, but also a dozen fully armed knight apprentices.

As everyone entered the cave, their eyes were immediately drawn to the remains of the Barma Knight, which had been transformed into a monster, in a glass container.

There was an unsettling feeling in the air, and even breathing seemed to become heavy.

Grand Knight Damia stared at the monster in the glass container, his brows furrowed, a trace of pity and anger flashing in his eyes.

He waved his hand, signaling everyone to step back, then picked up a fist-sized stone from the ground and smashed it at the glassware without hesitation.

"boom--"

The glass shattered instantly, and green liquid poured out like a waterfall, splashing onto the ground.

Immediately afterwards, a sharp "sizzling" sound was heard, and deep pits were corroded on the ground, with wisps of white smoke rising.

The air was filled with a pungent smell that was nauseating.

Everyone gasped and took a few steps back.

If someone had been standing next to the glassware just now, they would have been corroded into a bloody mess by now, or even left with no remains.

What was even more shocking was that the remains of the Barma Knight in the glass container began to melt at a speed visible to the naked eye.

His skin, muscles, and bones seemed to be devoured by an invisible force, and in the end only a thin layer of skin was left. He collapsed limply on the ground, like a shadow puppet with the life sucked out of it.

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