Black Knight From Blue Star

Chapter 34 There are always people living in the past

 As time flies by, it’s mid-autumn.

Hadi became increasingly worried about Sophie's safety.

 It has been more than half a year.

 Start to exceed the deadline she gave.

He wanted to find Sophie, but he didn't know the specific location of the Demon Realm. In the past, he only focused on making gold while playing games, so he didn't know much about this information.

 The second thing is...his current strength is quite weak. If he really wants to go to the Demon Realm, it would be a waste.

 In fact, his feelings for Sophie were not deep. After all, the two of them only really got along for less than ten days.

 It is just a responsibility.

Hardy was standing by the window. The leaves of several maple trees in the manor turned red, which looked very beautiful with the surrounding green plants.

 His growth rate has begun to slow down recently and is not as rapid as before.

This is normal.

 A phenomenon that will inevitably occur after the strength grows to a certain level.

 Just like after a player reaches LV5, upgrading will require more than double the experience points.

Hardy has no system. He estimates that he should be around LV6.

However, he believes that his panel value should be similar to the player's LV8, maybe it should be stronger.

  After all, transforming into a Nightmare Knight has greatly improved his abilities.

 The next growth can only rely on hard work.

 After reaching this level, Hardy started to envy the players.

 Because players can gain a lot of level experience by completing tasks through the system.

 The residents of this world can only improve their strength through daily exercise, study, or fighting.

 Mainly because this body started too late.

 Like Ryan and Karina, they both began to develop their skills and magic at a very young age.

He sighed softly. Judging by the time, Ryan and Karina should almost start the 'epic mission'. Once they complete that task, they will be recognized as brave men and holy girls.

 As for myself, I will be a small nobleman from now on.

However, the growth of the Nightmare Knight is not worse than that of those two professions.

 You can catch up with them slowly in the future.

 While he was sighing, Lillian came.

She stood behind and whispered: "Master, please take a look at the invitation sent by the Mint family."

Hardy was a little surprised at first, but then he guessed something.

He opened the invitation and read it, then said, "The messenger should still be down there. Go and tell him that I will attend the appointment on time."

 Lillian retreated.

 “It’s been such an eventful time.” Hardy sighed.

 In the evening, Hardy got into the carriage and headed to Minter's house.

 As the bishop of the local Temple of Light, Abelon-Mint is quite wealthy and has a relatively high status.

Although this is Hexi County, it is difficult for Virginia to control the bishop of the Temple of Light.

Of course... this does not mean that Abelon can act recklessly. No matter how strong the divine power is, it must be based on the secular foundation.

Hardy entered the Mint family's manor, and then saw the Mint couple in the main hall.

 Abelen-Minter, and Sissy-Minter.

Hadi stepped forward and said with a smile: "Uncle Abelen, Aunt Sissi, long time no see."

　　"Karina is not at home, so you don't want to come to the door, right?" Abelon came over and hugged Hadi, joking enthusiastically.

 Hardy had no choice but to smile bitterly.

The original body was ‘lick’ Karina, asking who has a face and face, who does n’t know. Sissi also came over and said with a smile: "Hardy, please come to our place more often when you have time. My uncle and aunt also want to chat with you often."

Hardy nodded.

 In fact, Hardy knew very well that Aunt Sissi was the only one who welcomed him as a guest. Abelon had always disliked him.

 It’s normal to think about it, any father would like to have a boy, and he has been trying to impress his daughter since she was twelve years old.

 Handy himself didn’t like the little boy either!

 After the two parties chatted for a while, they all sat down.

 Because they are believers in the goddess of light, the Minte family's diet is very normal, and there will never be any weird ingredients.

The main dishes are served, including various meat dishes and sweet wine.

Both parties are very particular about etiquette, and they seem to be very warm and familiar with each other, but in fact, the three parties involved understand that the relationship between them is really not as good as it seems.

When he was almost finished eating, Abelon wiped his mouth with a white silk scarf and said, "Hadi, thank you for the information you sent last month, otherwise we would be very passive."

 Hadi waved his hand: "That's right. After all, he and Karina are very good friends."

　　When the two elders heard this, they both laughed a little ambiguously.

 In their view, Hadi has been manipulated by his daughter.

Abelon continued: "Listen, you are now a baron!"

Hardy nodded.

"The territory is on the mountain people's side. I heard that you also built a military camp." Abelon's voice was filled with a slight surprise: "How many soldiers have been recruited."

 “More than two hundred people.” Hardy said a number casually.

 “That’s enough.”

Hardy looked slightly surprised.

Abelon said: "Lend your soldiers to our Minte family for temporary use."

ah?

Hadi was stunned for a while, then asked: "Then what?"

Abelon was also stunned: "What happens next?"

"How to solve the logistics of mercenaries?" Hardy said matter-of-factly: "What are the expenses during the employment period? If there are casualties, what about the compensation? These all need to be discussed."

Abelon was stunned: "Wait a minute, Hadi, based on your relationship with my daughter, it's not very good to talk about these substantial interests."

"No, Uncle Abelon, don't treat me like a child, okay?" Hadi sighed: "My family's money is not brought by strong winds."

These words were so straightforward that Abelon suddenly felt embarrassed.

He still regarded Hardy as the licking dog before, and this was the order subconsciously.

 But I didn’t expect that Hardy’s outlook on life is different now.

At this time, Sissi immediately made up for it and said: "Hardy, Uncle Abelon is just joking with you."

Hadi did not think that the other party was joking. Abelon really wanted to use other people's soldiers for free.

　　Hardy chuckled: "I also think Uncle Abelon is joking. After all, he is a devout believer in light and will never do such a thing."

Abelon was very ashamed and wanted to get angry, but he couldn't find a 'point' to vent his anger.

The other party is no longer a child, but now a noble.

 A nobleman who actually holds military power.

Although the bishop has a high status, he may not be able to gain any benefits if he really makes a fuss.

Sissi sighed helplessly in her heart. In fact, she disagreed with her husband's plan from the beginning, but Abelon said forcefully: "Why pay so much when you can take advantage of him for nothing."

 It’s fine now.

The little guy in front of me probably regards the two of them as enemies.

She smiled brightly: "Hadi, let's talk about what price we need to pay if we need to borrow your army."

 (End of this chapter)