Ark Traveler, I want to take a day off today too

“That’s the only way. But how did you do it, Mr. Lin Lei?”

“Don’t you feel that every time I thrust, I’m aiming for the center of your shield?” Linley sighed and ruffled the girl’s sweaty hair. “Although there aren’t many swordsmen who can do what I do, there are definitely many. You should be more willing to fight with your opponent when you use your shield.”

"I understand."

“I understand. Let’s get ready to leave now.” Linley nodded with satisfaction and turned around to greet Bai Jin who was standing beside him and prepared to leave.

Bai Jin saw her man's gesture and rushed over in two steps. Then she asked impatiently, "Are you ready to leave?"

If possible, Pegasus didn't want to stay in the Whip Knight's villa for even a second. She came here to show off her achievements, but why did she feel like she was at a disadvantage in the end? The girl felt depressed when she thought of this.

Zofia said with a fake smile: "We are going back now. I was thinking of making another pot of tea for Sister Xinteleya. What a pity."

Who is your sister? And I don't see the slightest pity on your face! Scheming bitch! But you can't show your weakness at this time!

“It’s okay. It’s late today… I have a lot of questions I want to ask him.” The girl placed her hand on Lin Lei’s palm, and Lin Lei subconsciously grasped her hand. “We’ll definitely come visit again if we have the chance later.”

After saying this, she took the initiative to drag Lin Lei away.

Humph, you little girl, are you qualified to fight me? Zofia showed a smile like a "crooked-mouthed dragon king", which made Maria on the side shudder: "Aunt, please don't smile like that, it's a bit scary."

"Okay, okay, okay...wait a minute, you little girl, have you ever been so lazy that you can't even lift a shingle if you don't get beaten for three days?"

"Sister Sofia, please spare me! I won't dare to do that next time!"

...Integration Movement Camps...

Nine, the Kingslayer, and the Patriot sat around the campfire. They were the only cadres left in the Reunion Movement. After a long silence, the Kingslayer took the lead in breaking the deadlock:

"Chief, you didn't call us here just to sit by the fire with us, did you? Is there something going on?"

"Sure enough, the situation is much better than before. Sure enough, I need to ask this guy Deruijie to come and help." Jiu nodded secretly and whispered about the cooperation with Tolan and Lin Lei today: "This is what happened..."

"So we need to stay in Casimir for a while? I have no objection." The King Slayer glanced at the Wendigo beside him and whispered, "But have you thought about what our vests in Casimir will be called?"

"What do you think of the name Integrative Medicine?"

073. Just a retired knight

Unlike the integration movement where they were having a bonfire night chat, at this moment in Lin Lei's room, the two of them had just finished an exciting group activity.

Bai Jin’s body, which was wet with sweat, was pressed tightly against Lin Lei’s. The girl’s slender and soft arms directly hugged one of the man’s arms. There was nothing but satisfaction on her delicate face.

But then Bai Jin opened his eyes and bit Lin Lei’s neck gently: “Bite you to death, you playboy! Did you and that Whip Blade do the same thing in the kitchen?”

“How is that possible? They can write it clearly.” Linley retorted subconsciously, and this answer made the girl bite her tongue again: “So are you going to write another letter to Rhodes Island?”

"Yes, and if nothing unexpected happens, Kal'tsit will definitely send a team over. After all, they also need to review whether the current Integration Movement can really become a potential partner for Rhodes Island."

Linley felt the softness pressing against his body and sighed comfortably, “Perhaps you can take this opportunity to see the Brilliant Knight.”

"Really? But I'm more curious about who this Kal'tsit you're talking about is than the Brilliant Knight." The girl said a little uninterested, her long and slender fingers constantly drawing circles on someone's chest.

"Isn't your leader the one called Amiya?"

"Yes, but Kal'tsit is Amiya's foster parent and the director of the Rhodes Island Medical Department."

Linley just lay there straight and grabbed the other person’s hand that was doing something strange: “Well, if you are really that curious about them, you will have enough time to find out what kind of people they are when you get on the boat later.”

He closed his eyes and prepared to sleep, and what he thought in his mind was: 'Should I write a letter to Amiya and tell her what kind of country Casimir is? '

"This guy must be thinking about another girl." Bai Jin snorted, then fell asleep in Lin Lei's arms like a koala.

......Early the next morning......

After the two of them finished washing up, Linley took Bai Jin and delivered the letter that he had written last night to the post office. In order to ensure speed, he even spent a little extra money to get an express delivery. He just didn't know if this post office that was a bit like 'SF' was really as fast as theirs.

Bai Jin said, "You should have some confidence in Kuranta's running strength. If they run at full speed, ordinary cars will not be as fast as them... But if nothing unexpected happens, your letter will be read by the people of the Wuzhu League first."

“Just take a look first.” Linley said nonchalantly, “You should know that the Helmetless Alliance is no longer the assassin organization it once was… its essence has become the same as those business associations.”

The man narrowed his eyes slightly. "Whether it is Rhodes Island or the Integration Movement joining, the directors of the Business Federation will panic, and the No Clan Alliance will be able to take advantage of this opportunity to gain greater benefits. There will be no benefit in blocking our entry in advance."

"It's better to say that they will help. After all, the more chaotic the situation is, the more benefits they can gain."

"Then where are we going next?" Bai Jin scratched his head, "We're not going to the red pine forest again, are we..." The girl immediately showed a pitiful expression: "Can we go somewhere else?"

"of course can."

......Wall of Champions Exhibition Hall......

If we were to ask where in the entire Casimir is the most worthwhile place to visit and commemorate, then this museum that houses the relics of past knights’ battles and today’s Knights’ Tournament Champions Exhibition Hall would undoubtedly top the list.

This magnificent museum did not have many people at the moment, and Linley and Platinum naturally did not need to queue.

Almost as soon as the two of them stepped into the museum, Linley could feel himself being locked by several auras, while Platinum, who was standing beside him, looked at the portraits on both sides of the aisle with curiosity. Each of the people painted on them was a champion of the Casimir Knight Competition.

The man naturally saw that very familiar figure - and below the portrait was written her title, 'Glorious Knight'. Unlike the Lin Guang that Lin Lei had seen on the Rhodes Island ship, the Lin Guang in this portrait could be described as sharp and aggressive.

Confident and powerful is the best description of this knight, and further ahead are three portraits of the same person. He whispered the title of the blond Caprini: "Black Knight, has this guy been the champion for three consecutive years?"

“Yes, but her ending was the same as that of the girl from Knight Yao. She was persecuted and hunted by the Chamber of Commerce. Now, no one knows whether she is still alive.” Kuranta, who was leaning on a crutch and had an administrator badge on his chest, took over Linley’s words and spoke slowly.

"It would be good if I were still alive. At least I wouldn't have to return to this land filled with corruption."

The old man's blond hair, which should have been as bright as the sun, was now almost completely white, but his eyes were still as sharp as before. "Except for the day when the champion of the knight competition is born, few people come to visit this place."

“Really? I think every city’s museum is worth a visit.” Linley chuckled and replied, “Old man, were you also a knight in the past?”

"Yes, but that's all in the past. I'm just an ordinary museum manager now." The old man glanced at the shield placed in the glass counter without leaving a trace. The words "Fearless of Hardship" engraved in Casimir's language were still conspicuous.

"But you are quite unusual for someone to bring an assassin from the No Helmet Alliance with you for a visit."

Bai Jin was shocked when she heard this. She almost took out the monarch butterfly: "How did you know this, old man?"

"For many years, the clothing style of your Wuzhou League Platinum Lord has not changed." The old man shook his head, "But don't worry, I won't do anything to you. Even if those damn Xuantie show up... we won't do anything without orders."

Then he walked over to Linley, tapping his cane. “Come with me. I’m in a good mood today… I’ll take you two for a walk. But you still have to follow the rules. No taking photos or touching.”

“Okay, thank you anyway.” Lin Lei whispered, took the girl’s hand and followed the old man into the deeper part of the exhibition hall.

074. Grand Knight Commander

“Hey Linley, this old man must have been a member of the legendary Silver Spear Pegasus when he was young.”

Bai Jin has always been very confident in her eyes, so even if the old man just glanced at the shield briefly, she caught it.

“Silver Spear Pegasus? It sounds like the name of a conquest knight group.” Linley nodded silently, “But his aura is probably the best I’ve seen in Casimir.”

"You just need to know that your colleague's grandfather is the creator or founder of the entire Silver Spear Pegasus." Bai Jin reminded in a low voice, but the little Pegasus' words were also heard by the old man who was guiding in front.

"Boy, is your colleague from the Linguang family?"

“Well, Margaret Linguang, do you know her, old man?” Linley just mentioned it casually, and the old man’s cane, which was originally very rhythmic, paused for a moment before returning to normal.

"Of course I know her. I know her and her sister Maria as well." The old man's voice was full of nostalgia. "I held these two little girls in my arms when they were still babbling."

In fact, the old man had held not only the Margaret sisters, but also Mainna and his brother. The old knight then turned around and looked at Linley, his eyes fixed on Linley: “Tell me, how is Margaret’s child now?”

“She’s fine, and has her own companions.” Linley responded as he took a step forward and blocked Bai Jin behind him. “They are fighting for the infected now.”

"Fighting for the infected?" The old man savored the words carefully. "It sounds like she is still fighting for the justice in her heart. When she became the champion of the 22nd Casimir Knight Tournament, I actually asked her why she chose to participate in the competition instead of becoming one of us... a member of the Silver Spear Pegasus."

"She longs to become the knight of all the weak. It seems that she hasn't changed even after leaving Casimir."

The wrinkled face suddenly revealed a faint smile: "That's good, come over... Whether you know the Dawn of the Golden Plain or not, these relics belonging to those heroes will surely shock you."

As the old man spoke, he opened the long-closed display room. What came into view were sets of battle-scarred knight armor and forty-six knight shields with the crests of different families printed on them.

The breath of warriors and history filled his face, and only at this moment did Platinum feel why Casimir respected knights so much, and why this place was called the Kingdom of Knights - but these things, these heritage seemed to no longer be seen in the Great Knight Territory.

"What do you think, kid?"

The old man glanced at Bai Jin, who was a little dazed. It was obvious that he was very satisfied with the girl's reaction. However, he found Margaret's colleague a little difficult to understand. He had not had this feeling for a long time.

Even the brat who refused to accept the title of knight could not make the old Silver Spear confused. The boy in front of him seemed to have experienced similar things.

“The Dawn of the Golden Plains… It is said that you used less than fifty knights to annihilate the Ursus Army of three thousand men.” Linley walked forward slowly. This former Knight of the Knights Hospitaller who had faced an Ottoman Turkish army of seventy thousand men carefully examined each suit of armor hanging on the wall.

"It seems that this is not just a legend, but do the people of Casimir no longer care about this?" He turned around, and the momentum on his body was like a thousand troops galloping towards the old man, "It seems that the era of knights is over."

"You are right. The knights will eventually fall in the long river of time. Even the current Grand Knight has said the same thing." The old man was silent for a while before he slowly said, "I can understand... But I don't think this country will be better without the knights."

"Don't you think so, little girl from the Wuzhou League?"

"Ah, I think so?" The girl never expected that the old man would ask her, so she answered the question with a question.

The old man was not angry. He just snorted softly: "Back then, the Helmetless Alliance was an assassination organization established to kill those morally corrupt knights. But now, in my opinion, the Helmetless Alliance has become a cancer itself."

“What if the Wuzhou League disappears?” Linley looked at the old man with a smile. “I want to know if the Wuzhou League disappears, will the Supervisory Committee take action?”

"Boy, you should ask the Grand Knight Commander or other people in the Supervisory Committee about this question." The old man replied calmly: "I am just an administrator. These matters are not my responsibility."

At this time, an old but loud female voice came in from outside: "But I think that if the people of Casimir don't have to live in the shadows when night falls... they will definitely be happier than they are now."

A blonde female knight walked in slowly. The metal arm armor matched the black knight uniform perfectly, making the lady look dignified and elegant. The two badges on her chest showed her identity - Ioletta Russell, the current Grand Knight of Casimir.

After hearing the female knight's voice, the old man simply turned around and nodded slowly: "You are here..."

"Well, let me entertain these two young friends. Thank you for your hard work." Russell nodded, and the old man did not stop and walked out of the showroom with his crutches.

“If my guess is correct, you were one of the knights who broke out.” Linley smiled and shook the other’s hand. “Nice meeting, Grand Knight Commander.” Platinum, who was standing beside him, bowed quickly.

"Hello, Grand Knight Commander..."

"Although this is our first meeting, I have heard a lot of legends about you...Mr. Dredge." Russell's expression was still full of elegance and intelligence. Perhaps when Zofia becomes an old lady, she will also have this style.

"The one who defeated the Wendigo is also the trainer of our little Maria." She said while looking at Platinum: "And the youngest Platinum leader of the No Helmet Alliance."

Hearing this, Xinteleya started coughing: "Cough cough cough." How do these guys know all about me?

“It seems like you’re paying a lot of attention to me.” Linley touched his nose awkwardly. “I thought no one cared about me except the Wu Zhou Alliance…”

"You just underestimated our concern for the Linguang Family. However, the Linguang Family has not had a senior knight in these years...so we can't provide too much help." The Grand Knight made an invitation gesture:

"Also, let's talk about the Helmetless Alliance and the integration movement that took place less than thirty kilometers away from the Great Knight's Territory."

075. Cooperation

......Lounge on the second floor of the Champions Wall Exhibition Hall......

The entire lounge was decorated with only a set of metal knight armor, apart from two paintings. In the center of the room was an oval reception table, and Linley and Platinum sat at a corner of the table. The Grand Knight Commander who had led them here calmly sat at the head seat.

"The last time I communicated with others in this place was three years ago." Russell sighed, placing her sword next to the chair and crossing her legs - it could be said that she now looked more like a queen who had been in power for a long time than a knight.

"With the previous knight competition champion?"

Compared to the slightly reserved and nervous Platinum, Linley was much more natural—so what if he was the Grand Knight Commander? So what if he was the Queen? The number of kings who died at his hands was at least 800, if not 1,000. In a sense, the code name of Lyudmila the Regicide was more appropriate for him.

"Yes, if you have the chance you should visit the Blood Knight more often." Russell said with a faint smile, "After all, he is the first Infected Knight to truly win the championship. Without him, the living environment of the Infected in Casimir would be even worse now."

"Sounds like an amazing fighter."

Linley nodded. “I remember that the Blood Knight’s name was Dikaiopolis, right?”

"Yes, most of the infected knights are under his Knights of the Blazing Axe." Russell added softly, "When I first met him, Dicaeopolis' nickname was still the Blazing Axe Knight."

“Then the Commercial Union found him, didn’t it?” Linley also asked with a smile. During this time, he glanced at the silent Bai Jin and held the girl’s hands in his own. In a sense, Bai Jin’s life trajectory had become what it is today because of the Commercial Union.

"Yes, most of those who disobeyed the arrangements of the Business Federation were persecuted by them, right?"

The Grand Knight Commander looked at the silent Platinum as he spoke: "But sometimes, even if you agree with their approach, you will still suffer unnecessary harm and oppression, right, Miss Cintrea?"

"Then where are the supervisors, you guys? Why don't you stop them?"

"Because we can't and won't." Russell whispered, "They didn't break the rules of the game, and Casimir needs the existence of the Business Federation now."

"So Casimir's knights have become chess pieces to be driven, right?" Bai Jin sneered, "So Casimir is really bored now, there is no fun at all..."

After hearing the girl's remarks, the Grand Knight Commander was not angry, because everything she said was true. She just smiled and said, "You are right. Casimir is indeed very boring now."

Then the original Silver Spear Pegasus sat up straight and looked at Linley: “But even so, you still have to abide by Casimir’s rules of the game.”

"So we have to follow the rules of the Business Federation, right?" The man instantly understood what Russell meant. "Of course, we don't want the Grand Knight Territory to fall into chaos due to external forces."

"Well, let those Ursus barbarians be careful. This is Casimir, not Chernobog." The Grand Knight's voice was very majestic. "Also, if you want to take this opportunity to interfere in the formation of the Commercial Federation... I can provide you with some small help."

"A little help?"

"For example, a city-wide power outage." Russell smiled faintly, "I think one night should be enough for you and the Integration Movement to uproot the No Helmet Alliance, right?"

"It sounds like a pledge of allegiance, not to mention the position and personnel list of the Wuzhou League."