Uncle here isn't your average office worker!

"Three days later, at the fork in the road leading to the forest near Kavaleriaki, they will arrange for someone to meet you there."

..........

Three days later, in Kazimir, Kavaleriaki.

The final match of the quarterfinals, between Blood Knight and Wind Knight, officially concluded at noon today, marking the official start of the Casimir Knights Arena Special Tournament.

The Cavaliers who advance to the semifinals are entitled to the privilege of receiving a single-word title, and Roy is no exception. Discussions about what Roy's single-word title should be have sparked wave after wave of debate across the Kazimierz network.

However, Roy didn't care about these topics that captivated countless fans and generated massive online traffic. He was more concerned about his meeting with Toran that evening.

After changing into his Unarmored Alliance Azure Gold High-Rank attire, which he hadn't worn in a while, Roy took advantage of the deep darkness and went directly through the Unarmored Alliance's secret exit from the city, bypassing the quarantine gate and leaving Kavaleriaki. Outside the city, the bounty hunters who were there to meet him had been waiting for some time.

"Wow! I didn't expect it, it really is the Meteor Knight!"

A bounty hunter, clearly a regular in the Great Knights' Territory, sized Roy up and down, exclaimed in amazement, and pulled out paper and pen, wanting Roy to sign his name, only to be met with a disdainful remark from his teammate beside him:

"What a loser! When did you become a fan of those flashy, ineffective fakes like the Racing Knights?"

His words displeased his fans: "Meteor Knight isn't some fancy but empty-handed trick. I think even our boss wouldn't last long against him."

Upon hearing this, the other man immediately sprang to his feet, his hand gripping the hilt of his knife: "How dare you speak so highly of Boss Toran? Do you want to die?"

"Stop arguing, stop arguing. Whether Toran can beat me or not, we'll only know after training. What's the point of arguing? Besides, I'm not here to fight him."

Roy reached out, took the autographed plaque from the young fan, signed his name with a flourish, and smiled:

"Take it. Thanks for your support."

"Thank you!" The little fan happily accepted the autographed plaque, then snorted at the black-clad guy next to him.

"You got an autograph, what's there to brag about?" Xiao Heizi said disdainfully.

The young fan just smiled and said, "Do you know how much a Meteor Knight autograph can fetch in Kazimierz right now?"

"How much? Three thousand, four thousand?"

"100,000 is the reserve price. Just a few days ago, a signed copy was bought on the black market by a Ms. Felin from Lungmen for over 280,000!"

"?" Roy was stunned by this. When did my autograph become so valuable? I remember it was only tens of thousands a piece a while ago.

Spending 280,000 for an autograph? And it's from Lungmen Film... Could this be that mascot lady?

Seeing the disbelieving look on Xiao Heizi's face, the little fan explained, "That's not an ordinary autograph. To be more precise, Lord Meteor Knight must have written a blessing, and it was written in Yan Kingdom script, which is why it's so precious. I remember it was something like, 'Harmony in the family brings prosperity in all things.'" As he spoke, he looked at Roy, seeking confirmation, "Is that right, Lord Meteor Knight?"

"Well....."

Roy racked his brains but couldn't recall ever writing a blessing message that read "Harmony in the family brings prosperity in all things."

He does indeed speak and write the language of the Great Yan, even more fluently than the language of Kazimierz, but he swears he has never written any of this content.

Miss Swire, did you buy some counterfeit product? Poor mascot.

With a sigh, Roy could only say with a bitter face, "I didn't write those words. She probably bought a fake."

At this moment, all three people present fell silent.

Roy awkwardly looked up at the stars. The little fan was speechless, only feeling heartbroken over such a large sum of money. The little black guy's face, however, was much more interesting.

Spending 280,000 yuan on a fake? Is this autograph really that valuable?

You have to understand, these bounty hunters live a life of constant danger, risking their lives in battles, and the reward they can get at most is around 100,000. That's less than what Roy can earn by simply waving his hand and writing a couple of words.

this.....

His eyes darted around, and braving the winter wind, he took off his coat and shirt, handing them to Roy and pleading:

"Lord Meteor Knight, could you please sign an autograph? I'm a huge fan!"

So, from hater to fan? Isn't it a bit too late for the haters to start hiding their true colors now?

Roy looked at him with a mix of amusement and exasperation. Fortunately, before he could get close, Toran's cough in the distance drew their attention back.

"You are Roy?"

As they emerged from the campsite in the forest clearing, Toran asked.

"Yes," Roy answered readily.

"You didn't bring them with you?" Toran's face hardened with a dangerous expression. "Where's the Sarkaz you mentioned?"

"Don't rush, wait a moment," Roy said. Before he finished speaking, two distant horn blasts came from outside the forest, startling a flock of birds into flight.

"You can send someone to check on them. Just make it clear beforehand that they're not in good condition; they seem to have been drugged and their mental state is unstable."

Roy said.

Toran looked at him silently, then gestured to his men. Soon, the message came back.

"Boss, there are two Sarkaz, each with a horn missing."

"How did you do that?" Toran couldn't help but ask. "My people said that after you left, the quarantine gates that were closed at night suddenly opened, letting this car out of the city, and then it drove all the way here."

"We agreed not to ask. Besides, can't you guess?"

Roy laughed.

Toran looked at his familiar attire, remained silent for a moment, then smiled and nodded.

As a bounty hunter who has long been active in the rural areas of Kazimierz, how could he not know the Unarmored Alliance, which originated in the countryside?

Although it's impossible to tell what level he is, judging from Roy's skills and his relaxed attitude, it can't be low.

Okay, Ma'na, you've really landed me a good job, even recruiting the Unarmored Alliance.

Seeing that Toran had "understood," Roy felt at ease turning off the [Kal'tsit's Riddle] module and returning to normal.

The corruption and decay weren't sent through the Unarmored Alliance's channels, but rather through the legitimate channels of the Commercial Federation. This was one of the three conditions Roy presented to Charne after his assassination attempt on the street by the ice cream parlor. The reason he preferred to expose his Unarmored Alliance identity while concealing his connections within the Commercial Federation was twofold. First, it was difficult to deceive Toran, who had long been involved with the Unarmored Alliance and had dealings with them, and it was also risky for Marna, who also knew his true identity, to spoil it. Therefore, he simply didn't bother with the act. Second, Roy needed to elevate his perceived "strength" in Toran's eyes.

Partnering with the Business Federation might be seen as a much higher status by city dwellers than by high-ranking members of the Unarmored Alliance, but to those outside the city, it's quite the opposite. After all, they value strength more, and the Unarmored Alliance is strength itself.

"So, did you bring the person I'm looking for?"

Roy suppressed his anticipation and asked calmly.

"Of course, come with me."

Toran didn't hesitate either, stepping aside and gesturing for Roy to enter.

Volume 1: I need to take a leave of absence; I'm not feeling well.

I feel really unwell today. My eyes are swollen and I can't open them. I'm even having trouble breathing while lying in bed. I just took some cold medicine and lay down, but I don't know what's wrong with me.

I'm currently under lockdown and can't go out. I'll rest for a day, and if I'm still not better by tomorrow, I'll have to apply for approval to leave campus and see a doctor. I'll try to waste as little time as possible.

It's so tough, when will this ever end?

Volume 1: Chapter 90 My head has been so itchy lately, could it be that my brain is starting to grow?

"Old Jose, you've really messed with the wrong person."

Toran lifted the tent flap and jokingly complained to old Jose, who was waiting in the tent. After leading Roy inside, he didn't linger, nodded, and left.

"Alright, I've brought everyone. You two chat, I won't disturb you."

Old He looked at the man with long, blue hair in front of him with a face full of doubt. He racked his brains but couldn't find any information about him. He was certain he had never seen Roy before, let alone offended him. After thinking for a moment, he decided to take the initiative and speak:

"Excuse me, may I ask who you are...?"

His words had barely left his mouth when Skadi, standing beside him, abruptly drew her greatsword from her back, stepped forward, and pointed the blade directly at Roy's brow. The bounty hunter's brow furrowed, her nose twitched slightly, as if she had smelled something terrible; her expression suddenly darkened, and her face became horribly pale.

"Who are you....."

She spoke coldly, her tone filled with doubt, as if she couldn't believe the conjecture in her mind. In that brief moment, old Jose also reacted, quickly reaching out to grab Skadi's sword, and said sharply:

"Skadi, what are you doing!"

Old Jose simply couldn't believe that Skadi, known for her extreme composure, would draw her sword without a word after meeting someone for the first time. Could Skadi and Roy have some connection? And perhaps a strained one at that?

This also explains why Toran said he had offended Roy, because the one who really offended Roy was not him, but this bounty hunter of unknown origin who was highly skilled in martial arts.

But regardless, at least here, Old Jose absolutely couldn't let Skadi and Roy resort to violence. During his three days of waiting, he had learned some information about Roy. This man was now a prominent figure in the Grand Knight Commandery and even the entire Kazimierz, possessing immense wealth and influence—far beyond the reach of a nobody like himself, operating on the fringes of civilized society. Even disregarding the future, just for his own and Skadi's lives, he had to stop Skadi.

"Stop, Skadi! Whatever happened before, put down your swords now. Mr. Roy is not someone we can afford to offend!"

To prevent Skadi from taking any more drastic actions, old Jose even stood directly between Skadi and Roy, blocking the gleaming greatsword, trying to persuade Skadi while turning to Roy to speak kindly to him.

“I’m sorry, Mr. Roy, there might be a small misunderstanding between you and my bounty hunter. She’s new to the trade and doesn’t know the rules. I’ll keep her in line. Please let her go. Skadi, get out of here.”

Roy: "..."

What are you saying? Anyone who didn't know better would think I'm some kind of ultimate villain, ready to slaughter someone's entire family for the slightest offense.

I'm just an ordinary office worker in Kazimierz, working for a boss who's never around and can only give orders over the phone. My status is basically no different from Bald Qiang from Boonie Bears or Big Monster from Happy Baby. At most, my "Boss Li" is a little more prestigious, and I'm a little more handsome.

Just a little bit.

Old Jose's words made Roy feel like he wouldn't survive three episodes—it was rather frightening. Roy, not daring to admit it, quickly explained:

“It’s alright. Miss Skadi and I didn’t know each other before, so you don’t need to be too nervous. I can probably guess why she drew her sword against me.”

Roy turned his gaze to the wary Skadi and tentatively asked:

"It's because of the smell, right?"

This scent doesn't refer to how Roy's shoes fit the fantasies of the guy from the porridge forum, but rather to the "oceanic scent" emanating from Roy.

More specifically, it refers to the changes that the special growth module "The Last Knight" brought to Roy.