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After finally catching his breath, Levi raised his only remaining hand.

"Luo An, come here. I have something to tell you."

Luo An walked to the bedside, took Levi's hand, and felt that it was cold, without the warmth of the once cheerful man's hand.

Luo An's voice softened considerably.

"Lord Levi, you need to rest more. Leave the rest to me."

"No, I know my physical condition," Levi gasped, trying to keep his voice down.

"It's you who matters, Roan."

"You've become a trainee knight, lad."

I'm sorry I couldn't congratulate you right away.

"Don't say things like that," Roan said.

"No, it's very important. Listen to me," Levi interrupted Roan.

I know my physical condition; perhaps I will never be able to teach you again.

"Luo An, I've always been afraid of not being able to teach you well."

"I'm just a Black Iron Knight, teaching the militia and guards is fine."

"When a genius suddenly appeared, to be honest, I was more nervous than you were."

I'm really afraid I won't be able to teach you well, I'm afraid I'll hold you back.

"Don't say that, Mr. Levi."

Levi forced a smile, but then gasped.

"Fortunately, Luo An, you are smart, and you have never let yourself down."

"You have no idea how excited I was when I heard you became an apprentice knight and were bathed in dragon's blood."

"Really, this means you are not only powerful, but also compassionate. You are willing to come and save me."

"I'm very grateful to you, Roan."

"I've wanted to say these things for a long time. I'm sorry, I'm afraid I won't have the chance to say them again."

Levi's voice gradually faded.

At that moment, golden light flashed before Luo An's eyes.

[Golden Achievement: Kindness: Receive ten selfless and grateful rewards.]

Current achievement completion status: 10/10

Unlocked keyword: [Kindness]

Luo An was taken aback, then got up and walked out of the tent.

Pétain patted Roan on the shoulder.

"I really don't want to see the look on Levi's face when he opens his eyes."

"I'll go look for it with you."

Heather stood in the center of Riverview Village, her golden figure standing out amidst the collapsed ruins.

"Your Excellency, Lord." Roan bowed.

Heather turned around,

"Luan Yunina, what's the matter?"

"Your Excellency!" Pétain spoke before Roan could.

"Thank you for the gem. Levi's life is out of danger for now."

"But Levi's arm is still inside the dragon's stomach. I beg you to break open the dragon's stomach and retrieve Levi's arm."

Heather glanced indifferently at Pétain, her golden pupils turning to Roan.

"Roan Yunina, is that what you think too?"

Luo An nodded.

Heather did not answer immediately; she turned to look at the sleeping red dragon.

Several thick iron chains were firmly bound around its neck, the base of its wings, and its forelegs. The guards were nailing the chains to the ground.

Chains strong enough to bind any wild beast could never bind a dragon.

If it were to wake up, those iron chains would probably be no different from straw ropes in its eyes.

The only thing that could make it lie down obediently, not daring to move, was the person standing next to it.

"To break open the dragon's stomach is to kill the dragon," Heather said calmly.

"Roan Yunina, did I not tell you that my purpose in coming here is to find a dragon mount?"

Luo An remained silent; he truly did not know.

Heather averted her gaze, her expression calm.

"Dragons must not be killed."

"What?!" Pétain's expression changed slightly. His face suddenly turned ferocious.

"Heather Lowton!" The roar echoed throughout the valley, and the guards all looked up to stare at their berserk captain.

"As a knight, you know how important arms are to a knight!"

"You're just going to stand by and watch your knight lose an arm while fighting for your territory, and then do nothing to help him?!"

"Are you some kind of aristocrat?"

What's the difference between you and those stupid villagers?

The roar echoed through the valley.

Heather's calm face remained unchanged.

"I don't need to elaborate on how precious a gem with the [Great Restoration] spell is."

"That gem was a gift from me to Levi."

Not because of you, not because of anyone's request, but because he is my knight, he fights for me.

"If a knight can't even prepare to sacrifice himself, then I despise him."

"And also, Captain Pétain Silversor. This is the only time you've ever yelled at me."

There must never be a next time.

"Fuck you, Heather Lorton! I despise you!"

Pétain abruptly ripped off his helmet and threw it to the ground.

"I didn't become a guard just to protect that damn Lord Lorton!"

"Today I will kill this dragon!" Pétain drew his longsword and walked toward the red dragon.

He had just crossed Heather.

Heather sighed. Her hand rested on her rapier.

Her breathing suddenly became dangerous.

The apprentice knight Pétain was prepared and immediately gripped his longsword.

Heather's rapier was already pressed against Pétain's throat.

"Beitan Silversor, I will apologize to the Silversor family," Heather said calmly.

Before he could finish speaking, a faint bloodstain appeared on Pétain's throat, from which blood was slowly seeping.

"How is this possible?" Pétain exclaimed in disbelief.

He knew Heather was very strong.

But if you can't even see the movements clearly, how can the difference be so big?

Before Bedang could think any further, blood spurted from his wrist.

Pétain stumbled, but forced himself to stay upright, holding his head high.

"Heather! I will never... look up to you!" Pétain stared intently at Heather.

Just as he was about to give up, Roan suddenly raised his hand and supported Pétain, preventing him from kneeling.

Heather's gaze fell on Roan.

"Roanyunina, you also want to kill the Crimson Dragon?"

"You are qualified, I admit, you did indeed defeat the red dragon when it was prostrate on the ground."

"You're brave, but isn't that reckless?"

The rapier drew an elegant arc in the air, pointing at Luo An.

"I'm curious, how will you fight me?"

"......" Luo An slowly raised his arms to show his surrender.

Heather's pupils contracted slightly, and her rapier lowered accordingly.

"Smarter than him."

Luo An then spoke.

"Your Lordship, is there truly no room for negotiation?"

"Lord Levi did so much for Lorton, yet lost an arm. Was it really worth it?"

"I don't want to repeat myself," Heather said calmly.

"No, my lord, please hear me out," Roan continued.

"Perhaps you've been away for too long and have forgotten how to manage the land."

"I, Pétain, followed you because of your generosity, my lord."

"I believe that many people, both those who have followed you and those who will follow you, yearn for a wise and virtuous lord to lead them."

"But today, news has spread that Lord Heather has abandoned the arm of a loyal knight because of a dragon."

"I think that even if you don't care about your reputation, you should think about the reputation and hard work that the Lorton family has built up over a long period of time in the Aisen Territory."

Heather frowned slightly and couldn't help but glance at Roan.

"Roan Yunina, you were a stable boy six months ago, right?"

Luo An nodded.

"Yes, Your Lordship, I worked in Lord Loton's stables until half a year ago."

Heather looked away. "Your talent is quite impressive. Did Professor Levi teach you?"

Luo An nodded. "Thank you for your praise."

Not only Lord Reeves, but also Hagrid, and the people of the church have been teaching me invaluable knowledge.

"Heh." Heather smiled faintly.

"They really are a bunch of idiots," Heather said without malice.

"Levi taught you the spirit of chivalry: courage, sincerity, and humility," she tilted her head slightly.

And kindness. Right?

"It's because Levi was too weak that he ended up in that situation."