The Knight of Light plants the sun in the eternal night.

Chapter 117 Trading Life for Life

Although he decided to investigate what happened back then, Leo was at a loss as to where to begin.

This all happened more than ten years ago.

There was no on-site monitoring, and if there really was some inside story, Count Tsukimi and the 3rd-rank Archbishop should have been able to find out back then. Since they didn't find out, it means it was just a normal demonic invasion.

"Could Draven be hidden in some cellar?"

"But that manor has been converted into a cemetery, so no one should be taking children into the cellars anymore, right?"

finally.

Leo felt that the greatest hope still lay in the sun's mark; perhaps the answer would be revealed in the next flower's symbolism.

Time has moved from mid-August to late August.

The sun was nowhere to be seen, but the weather was still scorching hot. The entire swamp manor was like a giant steamer, and you would sweat after just a few steps.

Vanessa also has her own things to do, and only occasionally comes over to spend some time with Leo, so most of the time Leo can only wander around the manor, making it difficult to trigger the flower language, and the sun mark is useless.

Fortunately, Leo has a good attitude.

If you can't trigger the flower language, then just stay home and plant sunflowers. The effect of sunflowers growing alone is good enough.

On August 25th.

Leo went to the town of Glowing again. This time, it was Oden, the Knight of Light under his command, who married Brownie, the daughter of Brownie, the owner of the dye house. The wedding was held at the Holy Light Monastery in the town, and there were not many relatives and friends.

While watching the wedding.

The sun mark on my palm evoked a long-lost sense of familiarity, and a jasmine plant in the courtyard of the monastery triggered the meaning of its flower language.

Leo found an excuse to walk over and touch the jasmine flower: "Daisy is a lowly sweeping nun. Her brother is seriously ill and only needs a priest's holy light spell to save him, but she can't ask for it. She can only pray to the holy light and exchange her life for his."

"Daisy? A life for a life?"

As Leo walked, he pondered the meaning conveyed by the flower's symbolism: Daisy was willing to give her own life to save her brother.

"The sweeping nun—I happen to need a spy at the convent, and Alice can't come over often."

Leo had a plan in mind.

After the wedding, he called the groom, Auden, over: "I'll take up a little of your time being intimate with the bride."

"No, don't say that, sir, your orders are more important." Auden said with a beaming smile.

"Help me heal a child." Leo had already instructed his knights to investigate Daisy's family situation.

Both her parents died young, leaving behind a twelve-year-old girl and her nine-year-old brother, Derrick.

To survive, she sold herself into a convent, becoming the lowest-ranking sweeper nun to support her brother. Unfortunately, Derrick fell seriously ill and urgently needed Holy Light healing, specifically from a first-tier priest.

There are several priests in the monastery, but who would care about the request of a cleaning nun? Their Holy Light spells are very valuable.

So Derrick could only lie on the wooden plank and wait to die.

After a while.

Under Daisy's earnest gaze, Oden cast a holy light spell, instantly reviving the near-death Derrick and restoring him to normal.

"Ah, Derrick, are you feeling better!" Daisy rushed over; he was the last family member she had in this world.

Derrick mumbled sleepily, "I—I'm all better, sister!"

After a moment of excitement, Daisy came to her senses and knelt directly before Leo: "Young Master Leo, by the Holy Light, Daisy's life is yours. Whatever your request, Daisy will do her utmost to fulfill it!"

Leo chuckled softly: "I have two requests of you."

Daisy listened attentively.

"First, I will take your younger brother Derrick to live at the Swamp Manor. There are many similar children there, and I will support them all. If he has the talent of a knight or a priest, I will also train him."

"Wow!" Daisy exclaimed in surprise, she had never met such a nice person.

Leo continued, "Don't be surprised. My second request is that, while you take care of yourself, you keep an eye on someone for me: the priestess Beatrice of the monastery. Remember her every move."

Daisy nodded emphatically: "I will, Master Leo!"

Leo then gave some instructions on how to keep an eye on someone, and concluded by saying, "Remember, don't deliberately stare at her. Your priority is to protect yourself, understand?"

"Daisy understands!" Daisy's eyes were red. "Young Master Leo, you are an incredibly kind person. Daisy promises to complete the mission—the Holy Light will always protect Young Master Leo and the Fluorescent Mushroom family!"

"Go ahead and say a proper goodbye to Derrick."

After saying goodbye to Derrick, Daisy sensibly returned to the convent, and no one would notice her spy identity.

The priests of the monastery wouldn't pay attention to the cleaning nun.

In fact, Leo didn't expect Daisy to discover anything; it was just a side move. The most important thing about dealing with Sanchez was his personal strength. If he became strong, Sanchez could be easily crushed.

Evidence and principles are irrelevant.

The baron, for the sake of appearances, would cover everything up for him.

That evening.

Oden moved into the Dyehouse and began a sweet romance with his new wife, Brown, while Leo moved into the Fluorescent Mushroom Castle.

In the castle's study.

The Baron gathered his two adult sons together, along with his son-in-law Phoenix.

"The Knights will begin joint training in early September, which I will personally oversee. At that time, you, Neant, will be in charge of the general affairs of the territory." After the Baron finished speaking, he looked at Leo and Phoenix, "You will lead your respective knight squads to join the joint training."

"Yes, Father."

"Yes, Father-in-law."

"The supply of provisions during joint training and on the battlefield will be arranged by the Glowing Fungus Fortress and distributed to your manors in the form of taxes." Just as close as brothers, the same applies to fathers and sons; serving is the duty of a vassal.

Moreover, they brought their own rations to serve.

After discussing the details thoroughly, Leo asked, "Father, are you sure we want to go to war?"

"It's basically confirmed, but the scale of the retaliation is still undecided. The kingdom is too indecisive." The baron couldn't help but grumble. The knights were all eagerly awaiting their arrival, but the king was still thinking about peace.

The baron continued, "But even the king can't stop this trend. Our priority now is to secure a spot in the battle."

"Father, Grandpa's birthday is coming soon, and we three siblings need to prepare early," Neander said.

"Yes, September 15th, I remember." The Baron nodded. "You'll be leaving on September 10th. Spend some time being affectionate with your grandfather—I haven't contacted the old Earl for many years, which is somewhat impolite of me."

He remarried less than two years after Mrs. Heisel's death, and he was in a bit of a hurry.

However, the baron only mentioned this briefly before changing the subject: "Niant, you are your grandfather's favorite junior. Remember, your grandfather's attitude is crucial to the family's further advancement."

"Understood, Father!" Neant said confidently. "I will definitely persuade Grandfather to support the family knights in going to the battlefield!"

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