Chapter 801: Chapter 679 Silver City-State

Xu Shuo sat on a tree branch, watching the girl’s horse disappear into the distance until her figure eventually vanished at the end of the dense forest.

Beneath this tree, there were bandits brandishing their weapons, eying their surroundings predatorily.

They emitted a strong murderous aura, their messy hair wrapped in headscarves, and their armor covered in scratches, showing signs of many battles.

The men were spouting filthy curses and jokes; although the girl had run off, there was still one person here.

However, in the standoff, they only resorted to harsh words and threatening gestures, without actually taking any real action.

Xu Shuo withdrew his gaze, looking down at the base of the tree with a calm expression.

“It was the Duke of Silver who sent you, wasn’t it?”

His statement had a tone of certainty rather than question.

As soon as he finished speaking, the previously boisterous bandits fell silent as if their throats had suddenly been seized, exchanging looks with each other.

Then, seemingly the leader with a fierce appearance, planned to continue with the threats.

However, Xu Shuo interrupted him: “Your actions are restricted, and you lack the cruel aura typical of bandits. Although fierce, it rather comes from the courageous marrow of soldiers. As expected, you must be the Silver Shield Legion, often stationed at the base of the Far North Mountain Range, battling Magical Beasts over the years, hence the presence of Blood Qi in your aura.”

“…”

“…”

After he finished, the scene became even more silent.

There was even a bit of awkwardness mixed in.

Although they never intended to hide their identity, when they confessed themselves, it certainly felt more robust than having their cover blown during an act.

Now suddenly exposed, these soldiers remembered the harsh words they had just spewed and could not help feeling a bit guilty.

“Ahem…”

The leading officer cleared his throat and immediately dropped his earlier swagger.

Then he spoke solemnly: “Bishop, the Duke has sent us to escort you to the Silver City-State.”

Xu Shuo half-smiled: “Using this method? The Duke of Silver never mentioned this to me.”

“Please don’t make it difficult for us.”

The other party looked at him squarely, their expression respectful yet still serious and earnest, ready to use force if Xu Shuo refused.

The bandits who had been lying in wait on the west side without joining the chase also came out, and looking across the Coniferous Forest, it seemed like it was filled with their men.

Looking around, there were at least fifty or sixty people, all of them fierce cavalry.

Xu Shuo: “…”

Sola was right, there really are a lot of people.

By no means.

This arrangement was indeed never communicated to him by the Duke of Silver, and for reasons unknown, they chose to take action themselves.

Xu Shuo thoughtfully looked in the direction they had come from.

Quite some time had passed.

Logically, the Order of the Sun Knights should have seen the Coniferous Forest by now, others might not be aware, but Zuo Fang should not fail to notice this change.

Unless the Order of the Sun Knights was also held back.

This was not surprising.

After all, the Silver Shield Legion was also traveling with the Sun Knights; if they are not in a do-or-die relationship, it wouldn’t be surprising for them to be held back.

Xu Shuo had deduced that the bandits’ intention to isolate him from Sola was why he had let Sola leave during the standoff.

Otherwise, just a mere distance of a dozen meters, how could he possibly not get close?

Letting Sola go to act alone was also a result of Xu Shuo’s careful consideration for three seconds.

After all, he had left his Magic Mark inside her body.

No need to worry about not being able to find her.

As for worrying about being controlled?

No, that’s not gonna happen.

Xu Shuo looked down at the soldiers: “Fine, leaving with you isn’t too difficult, but you all should leave this Coniferous Forest first, I need to take some precautions. Rest assured, it’s not against you.”

The leading Senior Officer hesitated upon hearing this.

In the command of the Duke of Silver, this Bishop of Light was indeed a VIP guest, albeit a “forcibly invited” one, but they were also told to avoid any unintended conflict if possible.

And the destination of the other party’s actions was indeed headed towards the Silver City-State.

So, realistically speaking, whether forcibly or not, it would not change the fact that Xu Shuo and the Duke of Silver would meet.

The only difference.

Previously, the initiative was in Xu Shuo’s hands.

But after the forced invitation, the initiative was on the Duke of Silver’s side.

Therefore, remembering the identities of the other party and the Duke, the Legion Commander hesitated before finally not_refusing the request posed after agreeing.

Both sides take a step back.

But the Senior Officer also made a request: “Then, may I stay near you?”

Xu Shuo looked at him meaningfully and then laughed: “Of course, no problem. Actually, it’s fine if all of you want to stay, but then the Duke of Silver might come to settle accounts with me.”

The Senior Officer shivered, but he did not inquire further about the implication in his words, and waved the surrounding soldiers to wait ahead.

This Coniferous Forest is not very large, but nor is it small.

Covering approximately eighty to ninety thousand square meters, one side is a not-so-high mountainous terrain, while the other side is a plain covered in heavy snow.

Previously, Xu Shuo and his companion had been too lazy to detour, which is why they chose to cross the Coniferous Forest directly; also, walking inside meant avoiding some of the snow.

At this moment, Xu Shuo jumped down from the tree.

To expedite the journey, he had already changed out of the Clerical Robe from the Holy Court, wearing a simple white riding outfit, his silver hair not covered, cascading down his back.

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