This isn't a souls-like game at all.

"How about eating something together?"

　"...Thank you."

The knight was in a trance for a moment, then nodded as if possessed by a strange force.

Not long after, in the large crystal pit that was previously knocked out by the dung beetle, Ye Yiyi, Norsley, and a young knight who took off his helmet, revealing a handsome face, were sitting in front of a crackling fire.

"It's a pity that we didn't have enough time, so we only caught five fish..."

As Ye Yiyi spoke, he lifted the lid of the pot, sniffed the fish soup with enjoyment, then took out a ceramic bowl from behind him and handed it to the stunned young knight.

"Come and try it. It's dark tonight, and this trumpet mudfish is at its most delicious!"

"Ah, thanks."

The young knight carefully took the ceramic bowl, glanced at Norsley who was standing silently beside him, hesitated and was about to speak when he saw Ye Yiyi had already tilted his head back and drank a bowl of soup.

“Ha! Cool!!”

"..."

When Ye Yi had finished half of the pot of fish soup and was sharing three grilled fish with the dung beetle and the small fish, the knight, holding a mouthful of untouched fish soup, finally couldn't help himself.

"Mr. Hawkwood, why... don't you give it to the medium? Isn't she your partner?"

"Uh?"

Norsley, who was concentrating on watching the dung beetle chewing the grilled fish, was stunned for a moment, then raised her head and looked at the knight together with Ye Yiyi, who was quietly handing the grilled fish to Xiaoyu behind her.

"I don't need to eat." Norsley thought for a moment and said, "Besides, I don't have a sense of taste, so I can't tell whether the food is good or bad."

The knight was startled when he heard this and looked at Norsley in disbelief.

"Don't need to eat? Why?"

"No reason." Norsley said expressionlessly.

The dead don't need to eat, so there's no reason why.

Also, the knight is just a stranger you met by chance, not a partner, so there is no need to tell him everything.

"I didn't realize you were such a gentleman."

Ye Yiyi smiled thoughtfully, took out the grilled fish that had turned into crystals from Xiaoyu behind her, and suddenly couldn't help rolling her eyes.

It would be a waste to feed the little fish, and the stars don’t need to eat at all.

The knight didn't notice the crystallized fish stick. He just held the fish soup and fell silent. Then he said softly:

"Sorry, maybe I'm being nosy, but that wouldn't be a gentleman's thing, it's just..."

"Just what?" Ye Yiyi asked curiously.

"I just can't stand watching others starve and do nothing..."

The knight lowered his head, put down the fish soup in his hand that was no longer steaming, and sighed slightly.

"My apologies, Lord Hawkwood. My companions and I have been traveling all night and have only just eaten. I appreciate your kindness, but I cannot... only think about myself."

He stared at the bubbling pot, hesitated for a moment, and then said:

"Well, after you finish your meal, could you please lend me this pot? Don't worry, I'll clean it myself and return it to you."

"Are you planning to cook for your companions?" Ye Yiyi raised her eyebrows, a little surprised.

"Yes," the knight nodded and replied, "We left in a hurry and didn't bring enough things with us, so..."

"So you're planning to go into the Deep Depression and die without even bringing your cook with you?"

"no……"

The knight was about to refute, but then he reacted and looked at Ye Yiyi with wide eyes again.

"Your Excellency..."

"I'm actually curious."

Ye Yiyi looked at the dung beetle chewing on the grilled fish and said casually:

"What on earth was Dino Campbell thinking? Why would he let you explore the Deep Depression?"

He raised his head, stared at the young man with his pupils, and pointed at the knights who were camping nearby with his sharp dragon claws.

"Let a bunch of new recruits who have never been on a battlefield and haven't even seen much blood be punished?"

Chapter 395 [Mark of the Cursed] and the Messenger

"you……"

Hearing Ye Yiyi's words, the young knight was shocked.

How did he know that we were here to explore the Deep Depression on the orders of Dino Campbell?

The knight's secret was suddenly revealed. Without time to think, he quickly stood up and dodged backwards, putting some distance between him and the two men.

The Deinosuchus lying on the ground to rest seemed to sense something, opened its bloody mouth and let out a low roar, then moved its body and crawled towards the knight, stirring up the originally calm water surface.

Nearby, where the knights had set up camp, several knights who were watching from afar realized that something was wrong, and they quickly called their companions and rushed over with weapons in hand.

In just a moment, the crocodile and the knights surrounded Ye Yiyi and Norsley completely.

"Lord Hawkwood..."

After the young knight exchanged a few words in low voice with his companion, he walked forward with a vigilant look, holding a spear.

Even though he was surrounded by a group of fully armed knights, Ye Yiyi did not move and continued to sit next to the campfire, completely ignoring the knights who were eyeing him covetously and the crocodile that kept making threatening growls from its throat.

This scene made the knight feel a little unpredictable.

Although the opponent was a dragon-human demi-human that he had never seen before, how could he dare to say that he could remain safe and sound surrounded by so many knights with only his own strength?

After thinking for a moment, he slowed down his tone and spoke in a low voice.

"Mr. Hawkwood, how do you know our origins?"

"Guess."

Ye Yiyi looked up at the knight, then continued to look down at the dung beetle eating the grilled fish.

Seeing that Ye Yiyi didn't move, Norsley sat there quietly.

In the eyes of the female psychic, the actions of these knights were irrational, equivalent to sheep provoking a lion, and they were undoubtedly seeking their own death.

"Guess? How is that possible?"

The knight was slightly stunned when he heard this, his brows furrowed, and he couldn't help but increase his tone.

"Lord Hawkwood, I'm not kidding you!

"We set out at dusk, crossing the swamp to reach this place, and met no one along the way... How could you possibly guess our purpose out of thin air, and even mention Prince Dino's name?"

The knight gripped his spear tightly and said solemnly:

"Lord Hawkwood, I do not wish to use violence against anyone, but if it is for the sake of my duty and the people of Campbell, then I have no choice!

"...So please tell me the truth about your reasons and purpose, and where you got the information from. Don't force me to use force..."

"You are really surprising."

Ye Yiyi looked up in surprise, "How could you be so polite to someone who is most likely an enemy?"

"If possible, I wouldn't want that."

The knight lowered his brows and slightly lowered the tip of his spear.

A trace of struggle and determination flashed in those slightly dim blue eyes, and then he changed his tone and raised the gun again.

"But I have an important responsibility. For the safety of the country and the people I am loyal to, I have no choice but to do this!

"Lord Hawkwood, please don't embarrass me."

“That’s outrageous…”

Ye Yiyi shook his head, threw the fish bones that had been eaten by dung beetles into the campfire, and stood up.

"This is the first time I've ever met a knight like you... Considering your attitude, it's okay to talk to you."

The knight breathed a sigh of relief, put down his spear for the time being, and signaled the other knights to step back a little.

Unfortunately, the knights were all wearing helmets, so Ye Yiyi couldn't see their expressions clearly.

To be honest, he was more curious about what these knights thought of their leader.

Looking up at the silent young knight, Ye Yiyi said casually:

"Yesterday in Amblet, the vice-leader of the Golden Cup Knights' negotiations with the Fire Sparrow Monastery collapsed. Not only did he declare that he would reclaim the Deep Depression, he also declared war on the Fire Sparrow Flower Kingdom on behalf of the Campbell Kingdom.

"Unfortunately, I was present at that negotiation.

Noticing the knight's expression change slightly, Ye Yiyi raised his eyebrows and spread his hands towards him:

"Combined with the fact that you all trekked all night from the west, your purpose is clear... Do you believe I can guess it?"

"I see... If that's the case, it's no surprise you could guess that."

The knight was in a low mood and sighed deeply.

"Sure enough, war..."

"What about you guys?" Ye Yiyi folded her arms and looked at him curiously. "What's your purpose in entering the Deep Depression? You can't really be going there to die, right?"

"I'm sorry, that's a state secret. I can't tell you."

The knight shook his head, raised his gun again, and whispered apologetically.

"Also, to prevent you from revealing our whereabouts, I can only ask you two to stay here for a while."

"Detain? Do you mean imprisoned?"

Ye Yiyi raised the corners of his mouth, revealing an inexplicable smile.

"Just kill us and dump our bodies into the swamp, or feed them to that Deinosuchus. Wouldn't that be an easier and more convenient way to keep the secret?"

Hearing this, the knight shook his head.

"Killing innocent lives just to keep a secret... that's a huge disregard and disrespect for life. No one is born to die. Everyone has the right to live..."

"What about the enemy?" Ye Yiyi interrupted him.

"If Campbell successfully reclaims the lowlands and launches a war against the Firefly as planned, will you take action against the enemy soldiers on the battlefield?"

"I……"

The knight's expression hesitated, and he showed a struggling expression again.

"You're so indecisive, kid."

Ye Yiyi shook his head. "My previous assessment was indeed correct. The only one among you who has seen blood is actually that crocodile."

He raised his finger and pointed at the Deinosuchus, which immediately growled, with fierce murderous intent surging from its scarlet vertical pupils.

"Asking you to explore the Deep Depression is indeed no different from sending yourself to death."

"But there are things we have to do..." The young knight looked anxious and tried to explain himself, but was interrupted by Ye Yiyi with a wave of his hand.

"I do not care."

He drew out a silver-white long sword from his left arm, and the curled wings of light behind him spread outward, with surging black and red flames burning on them.

Ye Yiyi looked around at the knights and said expressionlessly:

"After all that talk, I'm not interested anymore. So, tell me the purpose of your exploration of the depression."

"Sir! What do you mean?!"

The knights felt as if they were facing a formidable enemy and could not help but take a step back.

The young knight raised his spear and looked at Ye Yiyi in surprise and doubt as he stretched out his flaming wings and floated off the ground, with shock in his eyes.

"Are you really from the Firebird Flower Kingdom?"

"I have nothing to do with the Firefly." Ye Yiyi shook his head. "The Firefly doesn't accept subhumans. Besides, I don't like them."

"then you……"

"Little fish."