The demon princess was defeated and captured? Sorry, I acted in it)

The rebellion was put down, but the kingdom was still in a state of tension from top to bottom.

Just like the current "traffic jam", it happened because of this situation.

"Please get out of the car! We need to check your belongings. Show us your royal invitation letter and cooperate with the inspection!"

In front of the gate, fully armed knights in armor, holding spears, stopped every noble carriage that was about to enter the royal city through the gate.

They are no longer afraid of offending people.

Because His Majesty the King has issued a death order, except for the members of the Wright family, all other nobles entering the royal city must undergo necessary confirmation to avoid a recurrence of a farce similar to the Colosseum.

Such an order...also made the knights feel that His Majesty's recent caution was really in line with a saying.

Once bitten, twice shy.

The Celtic king who was fearless and domineering on the battlefield has finally grown old...

They think this way simply because they are young. They don’t understand that the older people get, the more concerns they will have, and these concerns are not necessarily cowardice.

This is especially true for the royal family.

There is only one gate leading to Cormier Castle, so Xia Xuefei's carriage was temporarily blocked at the back.

It's okay to just cut in line and go to the front, and it's reasonable, because Jin Wan's gathering was organized to commend their achievements in a sense.

But Shia chose not to do that.

after all...

There are so many strange creatures living in my house, and I have fewer opportunities to chat with Xuefei alone like this recently!

Being able to chat face to face without any worries like this, Xia even wishes the queue could be longer!

Stroking Xuefei's hair while she sat in his arms, Xia had a silly smile on her face, which was not quite consistent with the title of "hero".

We were just talking about the sustainable growth of big fish in the lake, when suddenly Xuefei asked something completely unrelated.

"Xia, how do you determine the tenth, ninth, and eighth levels in your kingdom?"

"Xue Fei, you don't know? You were the commander of the Demon King's army before?!"

"Hey~ You also know that I didn't fight seriously. Besides, when the fight really started, you still asked the opponent's strength? Of course, the most important thing is that it is troublesome to understand these things. The Demon Leader is not applicable to your ability system. Isn't it useless to learn them? I never learn useless knowledge."

"What about useful knowledge?"

“I don’t usually learn it.”

"You really speak with confidence... lazy bum..."

Xiaya tapped her head lightly, and feeling that the convoy had moved forward a little, Xiaya asked in a low voice while holding Xuefei in her arms.

"That makes sense...but why are you asking this all of a sudden?"

"Why are you asking me... It's because my unlucky aunt said you have the potential to break through to the tenth level." Xue Fei lowered her head in a spiral, her voice

The amount was suddenly very low, "If that's the case... then I have to understand it, it's about... about you, this knowledge is something I must learn..."

What is not learned is knowledge.

What you need to learn is the thoughts in your heart.

Xue Feiya didn't explain it very clearly.

Originally, Xia, with her dull brain, shouldn't have understood.

But for some reason, she was unusually sensitive when Xue Fei confided her true feelings.

Only being sensitive can make a warm current surge in your heart and a smile appear on your brows.

"Xue Fei, what you mean is... if I'm with you, I might encounter many enemies who are stronger and more threatening than before, right? So I hope I can become stronger... at least to ensure that I won't get hurt, right?"

"Hiss... Even if your brain has suddenly become sharper, don't say it out loud! Damn it... Siletra, you have to teach Xia the importance of emotional intelligence!"

"Well... I know... Haha... I'm a little sleepy... Lady Xuefiya, good night... Brave man, please take good care of Lady Xuefiya when I sleep... Don't let her go hungry. Lady Xuefiya, tomorrow morning... I'll still crawl into your bed..."

"Don't crawl! Uh, no...are you falling asleep already?"

Xue Fei reached out and poked the scabbard of the holy sword on Xia's waist, but there was no response. It seemed that she was indeed asleep.

Hmm...I feel like Siletra has been a bit sleepy lately, even though she's always been pretty lazy.

Xia beat the scabbard rhythmically, as if she was singing a beautiful lullaby for Siletella.

"The human race's strength system... is actually derived from the myths and legends of Orus. Legend has it that the [human god] planted a sky-high fruit tree in the middle of the world. The trunk is smooth and cannot be climbed, and the fruits on the tree cannot be picked. In order to teach humans to be self-reliant and to gain the ability to protect themselves, the gods will ask them to train themselves. When they feel they have enough strength, they will come to the fruit tree and punch the trunk. The strength of each person's punch is different, and the number of fruits that fall from the tree is also different. According to the legend, the most powerful person punched down ten fruits, so the human race defined the strongest as the tenth level. The remaining nine levels... should also correspond to different numbers of fruits, right?"

"Hey... that's an interesting theory. Where is the fruit tree now? Let's go see if there are any fruits left. What kind of fruit is it? Is it sweet?"

"It's just a myth... There's no real fruit tree, just like the World Tree is also described in myths. But there's no evidence to prove whether it was created by the Elven God... Ahem, I've gone off topic. Xue Fei, you were talking about how the kingdom determines its strength, right?"

"Yeah, we demons have wings after all, it's pretty intuitive, what do you think?"

Xia thought for a moment, thinking about how to explain this verification method to Xuefei in the simplest and most understandable way.

It’s not because Xuefei’s ability to understand is not good, but because Xiaya knows that her ability to express herself is limited.

Xuefei sat obediently opposite and listened to the lecture.

Soon, Xia raised her hands.

One hand palm facing forward.

One hand is clenched into a fist.

Her gaze first moved to her left palm and then to her right fist.

"Magic, and close combat. The strength of the human race is divided into ten levels. One can pass the assessment by either magic strength or close combat. The assessment ceremony takes place four times a year, corresponding to the beginning of the four seasons. At that time, those who want to assess their strength must go to the announced venue to undergo the test."

"The test is the hammer fruit tree?"

"Let's not talk about fruit trees for now... there are no fruit trees."

Xia opened her right fist and said, "Those who feel that they have an advantage in physical strength can challenge the Kingdom Knights with swords in close combat to obtain a stage assessment. If you continue to challenge stronger knights, when you are finally defeated, you will receive a class assessment judgment given by the Royal Knights after discussion."

Then, she clenched her left palm into a fist and said, "If you think you have a stronger talent for magic, you can use magic to bombard a magic stone made of materials that can store and absorb a large amount of magic power. Different magic intensities can create different degrees of cracks on the magic stone. Based on the degree of damage to the magic stone, you can judge the level of ability of the person casting the magic."

Putting both hands down at the same time, Xia smiled.

"Both methods are possible, Xuefei. For example, your aunt, who is born without magical powers, will not be discriminated against in the kingdom. She can obtain the same treatment as a magician through close combat with a sword."

That's a good point.

The demons have many advantages that the kingdom does not have, and on the kingdom's side, there are also many designs that are more humane than those of the demons.

It is true that the ability to fight is the truth, so why bother with magic.

"I see... This really answered my confusion for many years. I didn't really understand your reality before.

How can you draw it so carefully? So, what about the fruit trees?"

“I told you there are no fruit trees!”

“Hey, don’t do it...! I said the wrong thing...! I mean, how did you get the tenth-level judgment? I think you are good at magic and close combat, Xia?”

"me?"

Shia pointed at herself.

It's rare to see such a humble smile with a hint of happiness and pride.

It's human nature. Who doesn't want to show their strong and reliable side in front of the person they like?

"As for me... I took two tests at the same time. I got a 10th-level rating in close combat, and also a 10th-level rating in the magic test. But... I still have a long way to go. My opponent in close combat was my father, who was the leader of the Knights and served as the examiner. With the help of my sister Siletra, I was able to tie with my father..."

"Oh, by the way, how old were you?"

"I was... maybe twelve?"

"..."

Well, I can't tell whether you are being humble or showing off.

A twelve-year-old girl, holding a holy sword, managed to fight a tie with the captain of the kingdom's knights who was already at the tenth level. I'm afraid that other knights would have been dumbfounded when seeing that scene!

Well, never mind. Xuefei beat up her dad when she was ten years old, so she is not a good person either.

Xuefei and Xia sit opposite each other, forming a world-famous painting - "The Two of Us"!

Jokes aside, Xuefei thought about it for a moment, patted her short legs and made a short-term plan.

"Okay! Xia, don't think too much. After hearing what you said, I feel that your kingdom's method of evaluating strength is a bit outdated. Your strength should have exceeded your own expectations. You tied with your father six years ago, and your magic reached the tenth level six years ago. In the past six years, you have not neglected training, and Siletra's magic power has also been gradually released and strengthened. Your upper limit is indeed more than this."

So...if the myth is true.

There may be someone who can knock down the eleventh fruit from that fruit tree with one punch.

If not, then punch him again.

Xue Fei's words were like a shot of adrenaline for Xia.

"Xuefei, you mean I can still...!"

"I mean potential! You're still far from it now!"

“Eh…!”

"You have become stronger, but your father has also become stronger. You saw him fighting two tenth-level theocrats alone in the arena, right? His fighting ability should be about the same as yours, but you just said that you relied on the holy sword to reach this level, which means that your father actually worked harder than you!"

"Wow... I really can't compare to my father. He goes to the mountains to rush into waterfalls every morning, hits himself on the head with a big rock, runs 100,000 meters, and goes up and down cliffs, day after day. He is simply a monster."

"..."

Ahahaha...In that case, then I really can’t blame you.

It turns out that you guys at the tenth level are all so competitive... Sorry to bother you!

"Well... Anyway, let's just wait and see. I promised to teach Livla some magic before, so I can help you find a breakthrough."

"Xuefei...Thank you, I know you are doing this for my safety...Uh, no, when did you promise Livra...?!"

dong dong dong.

Shia's eyes widened as she was about to complain about Livra becoming his apprentice.

But at this moment, there was a knock on the carriage door.

This meant that the carriage line had reached their side.

"Please get out of the car, show your royal invitation, and cooperate with the inspection!"

There is no need to cooperate.

Xia gently pushed aside a corner of the carriage curtain.

The deep blue and sharp eyes flickered against the light for a moment, and the knight outside was stunned by the pressure.

It’s hard to imagine that Xia was joking and playing with Xuefei one second and then he could return to such a handsome look the next.

Immediately afterwards, a slightly older member of the Knights Templar on the other side ran over in panic and hurriedly slapped the young knight's armor.

"Are you...are you blind? Didn't you see the Wright family crest on the carriage...?! My dear hero...I'm so sorry! It was too dark, he didn't see it was your carriage. I'll arrange to open the city gate right away...!"

The knight was turning around in a hurry to open the city gate.

But due to the king's recent cautiousness and strict orders, he turned back and asked another question in a cold sweat.

Members of the Wright family can be released freely, but that doesn't mean no questions are asked.

"Ha...Excuse me, there shouldn't be any suspicious people in your carriage, right? Please don't be offended, brave man. We

I am also asking this question on the king’s orders.”

"Suspicious person? No, there is only the Demon Princess here."

"Varied...!"

"Don't react like that when you hear this name. You are the knights of the kingdom, the ones who protect the people. How can you panic? Today, Your Highness the Princess is here at the invitation of His Majesty the King. You have the invitation letter, just check it yourself."

"Okay...Okay! Open the city gate, open the city gate quickly! Let the brave man and the princess pass!"

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"This doesn't feel like Chinese New Year...Xia, look at all their sad faces. This celebration party is like a memorial service."

"It doesn't feel like Chinese New Year? Today isn't Chinese New Year anyway..."

"I was just giving an analogy. How come you don't even understand the analogy? You can't grasp the point."

The luxurious carriage slowly entered the inner city of the castle palace.