Become a knight starting with synthesized entries.

"What is it, Miss Tonerie?" Roan gracefully extended his hand.

"Do you want me to help you up?"

A blush returned to Tonery's pale face as she slapped Roan's hand away and stood up.

"It's just a few silver coins—"

"I didn't say a few silver coins," Roan muttered, mimicking Tonerie.

"I want broth made from wild boar ribs, desserts from the royal capital Lunlundion, and the tenderest lamb chops with dragon's breath peppers found only on the edge of an active volcano..."

"They don't sound cheap at all."

Tonery's face paled even more. Gritting her teeth, she said, "Fine, a bet's a bet. I...give it to you. Don't underestimate me. A mere dozen silver coins, I don't care!"

Just then, a well-dressed, plump man emerged from the crowd, his face beaming with smiles.

"Congratulations, sir knight. I haven't seen 'Mother's Tears' for years. Today is truly an eye-opening experience."

It is rumored that those who witness "a mother's tears" are lucky enough to be watched over by "a great mother."

Sir, you are so lucky. We've benefited from your good fortune too.

"By the way, my name is Bell Silversor," Bell paused, rubbing his hands together as he spoke.

"Please, sir, could you sell me 'Mother's Tears'? How about 100 silver coins?"

Bell didn't say it explicitly, but Silver's surname already indicated that he was inextricably linked to the operators of Gem Street.

Luo An waved his hand, "Sorry, I'm keeping this for myself."

[Mother's Tears] were too precious to be noticed, and Luo An knew it would cause trouble, so he signaled to Tonerie to leave quickly.

Tonerie nodded, and just as the two were about to take a step, Bell stopped Roan once again.

"Sir Knight," Bell bowed first before speaking. "I have offended you, Sir Knight. Please, have mercy and sell me [Mother's Tears]."

"I'm willing to offer 150 silver coins, which is already a premium."

Your gem is very small; theoretically, 100 silver coins is more than its value.

"Excuse me," Luo An said, "I told you, I need to use it. Please move aside."

Bell was in a difficult position. His gaze instinctively darted to the side. "Sir Knight, no offense intended, please name your price. Please, you must sell me 'Mother's Tears.' It's very important to me, truly."

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

Pétain Silversor is watching you.

Luo An subconsciously looked in the direction Bell was looking.

Behind the crowd watching Luo An stood a young man. He had blond hair and blue eyes, and was quite handsome, with a scar on his left cheek. This scar added a touch of ferocity to his handsome face.

He and Luo An made eye contact, then he casually looked away.

Luo An hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Pedan Silverser?"

Bethany was stunned for a moment, then realized that he had been exposed, so he pushed through the crowd and walked toward Roan.

"Do you know me?" Pétan Yinse asked hesitantly.

"I suppose so." Roan sized up Bethan Silverser.

The young man's breathing was steady, and just his presence made Luo An feel threatened.

The guy in front of me was undoubtedly a trainee knight, and an extremely skilled one at that, who, like Roan, had served in the Legion.

Roan had never met Pétain, so he wasn't serving in Lorton. No wonder the nobleman thought Roan didn't know him.

Pétain was even more puzzled. He hadn't been back to Lorton for a long time and didn't know how Roan knew him.

"Bell, you may leave now." Pétain was clearly of higher status than Bell, and Bell immediately took his leave.

Pétain then turned to Roan.

Since we know each other, that makes things easier. You sell me 150 silver coins, and I'll keep you safe in Lorton Town.

I may have been a bit harsh, but it's the truth," Pétain said, looking Roan up and down.

"After all, you're just an apprentice knight."

"Hey, what are you saying?" Tonerie, always eager for drama, pointed at Roan with a mischievous grin.

"Don't you know who he is? He's Reeves' squire."

"Levi?" Pétain frowned slightly. "That noble knight? Are you his squire?"

Pétain looked Roan up and down.

"So what? He's just a mere Black Iron Knight."

"Staying in this poor place, adhering to some outdated chivalric code? Do you still believe in those old fogies?"

"As a knight, he possesses great power, yet he is bound by doctrine, which is why he is merely a Black Iron Knight."

"And you too." Betten glanced disdainfully at Tonelli.

"Don't try to talk to me just because you're a commoner in a tattered robe, even if you're pretty."

"Commoners should bow their heads when they see nobles. They are not allowed to look me in the eye. Don't you even know this? Are you ill-mannered?"

"You, you, you," Tonerie choked and couldn't speak.

"Of course, you are a woman, and you are ill-mannered. I allow you to exercise your right to be ignorant."

Toneri's fist hardened instantly.

"What, don't you think so?" Bétain ignored Tonerie and stared straight at Roan.

"As fellow young people, I feel our thinking is more progressive. Of course, that might just be wishful thinking on my part. What's your name?"

"Roan Yunina," Roan said.

"A woman's name, as old-fashioned as your armor." Pétain crossed his arms. Discrimination against everyone equally.

Luo An thought for a moment and said, "If I'm not mistaken, your aristocratic views seem to be traditional as well, right?"

Pétain was also choked by the saliva. He was somewhat annoyed.

Are you selling or not?

"Not for sale!" Tonerie refused to budge.

"Shut up, woman!" Pétain stared at Roan.

"you mean?"

"I'm not selling. What, do you want to duel me?"

Dealing with trainee knights is extremely troublesome; it would be better if Roan simply refused.

If someone dares to make a move in the street, the trouble won't be with Luo An, but with the Yinse family.

"My dignity will not be used against the weak."

Pétain glared at Roan.

"But as long as you embark on the path of chivalry and remain in Lorton, we will meet again someday."

"I'll remember you. Roan Yunina, you better watch out."

After saying that, Pétain turned and left.

"......" Being stared at by an idiot was more of a headache for Roan than being stared at by a trainee knight.

But how did Roan end up running into Pétain?

Roan doesn't play the noble's game of chivalry.

Just to be on the safe side, Roan inquired about Pétain's situation with Tonelli.

"Of course you don't know."

Tonery was already furious, having been humiliated by a nobleman.

"So young, returning to Lorton at this time must be to participate in the competition to be the husband of Lionheart's wife, Leia Lionheart."

"By the way, do you know who Leia Lionheart is?"

Luo An's expression changed slightly, and then he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his head.

Lorton Town is indeed very small; you can run into guys trying to woo Leia Lionheart just walking down the street.

He was also targeted by Pétain.

So at the next banquet, there's a high chance that Roan will run into Pétain. He will definitely challenge Roan to a duel.

"Sigh." Luo An shook his head; there was no point in thinking about it anymore.

Since things have come to this, let's eat first.