Morning Light Kingdom, Royal Capital Junhui City, is the largest and most prosperous metropolis in the entire kingdom.
Today, the entire Junhui City was bustling with activity. A highly respected legendary Knight Order was about to arrive, and many people crowded the streets just to catch a glimpse of them.
The South Gate of Junhui City slowly opened, and the Soldiers on the city walls blew the welcoming horn. The main avenue leading to the Royal Palace was packed with people on both sides, as were the surrounding buildings, with even people on the rooftops.
They appeared. Everyone's eyes were fixed on the figures slowly emerging in the distance. Gradually, a majestic army appeared before everyone's eyes.
They were uniformly clad in white and gold full armor, and even their marching steps were perfectly aligned. Everyone present was deeply moved by their heroic appearance. Not a single person in the formation slacked off Or looked at the crowd on the side. The eyes of this Knight Order always looked in one direction: forward.
A white flag with a four-pointed star fluttered in the wind within the marching ranks, clearly signifying the identity of this Knight Order—the Holy Temple Knight Order.
This Holy Temple Knight Order set out from the Gale Holy Kingdom, the birthplace of the Lumijiaer Religion (the Church), and arrived in Junhui City after some time.
Of course, most of the Holy Knights were currently camping and resting outside the city. Only an elite team of less than a hundred people was allowed to enter the city; they were going to meet the King.
"Look! That white horse has wings!"
"What's so surprising about that? This kind of horse is called a Pegasus, a rare mount found only in the Gale Holy Kingdom."
"The female Knight Commander riding the Pegasus is so beautiful!"
Everyone was attracted by the Pegasus and its rider at the front, discussing animatedly.
Among the Holy Knights leading the charge in the front row, besides Knight Commander Ol Tofen, there were five other outstanding individuals from the Knight Order.
The most eye-catching was undoubtedly the female Knight Angelica Shea, riding a Pegasus in the center. This blonde, blue-eyed beauty was simply a pleasure to behold.
At this moment, a Holy Knight rode closer to Angelica and whispered, "Sure enough, you've stolen all the limelight."
"If you're envious, you can ride a Pegasus too," Angelica replied.
"Don't joke around. Everyone knows that only pure women can touch a Pegasus. If I went up and touched a Pegasus, it might just kick me in the face with a hoof."
"Cough, cough!"
Hearing Knight Commander Ol's light cough, the Holy Knight immediately shut his mouth, distanced himself from Angelica, and quietly rode, leading the team.
After entering the inner city, ordinary commoners were no longer visible. At the entrance of the Royal Palace, several nobles of the Morning Light Kingdom were already waiting.
The Knight Order halted, and the leading Holy Knights dismounted. Handing their reins to their subordinates, Or stepped forward a few paces and, as per custom, stated his purpose.
"I am Hall Knight Commander Ol Tofen, leading the Holy Temple Knight Order to support the Morning Light Kingdom against the Undead Creatures, in accordance with the winter Protocol."
A middle-aged bald noble stepped forward and respectfully said, "Welcome, everyone. Knight Commander Ol, please follow me to meet His Majesty the King. The rest of you, please follow Baron Cole. The Morning Light Kingdom will treat you all well."
When mentioning Baron Cole, he even specifically gestured to the young man beside him.
"Thank you for the trouble."
Thus, Or followed that noble into the Royal Palace, while the other Holy Knights followed Baron Cole eastward.
In the Royal Palace's deliberation hall, over thirty lavishly dressed nobles stood on both sides. On the central throne sat a stern-faced elder wearing a crown; he was the King of the Morning Light Kingdom.
Or entered the deliberation hall with the guiding noble. As soon as he stepped onto the hall's floor, the gazes of the nobles on both sides immediately turned to him.
Or was already accustomed to this. He walked before the King and bowed with his hand over his chest.
"Your Majesty, I, Hall Knight Commander Ol Tofen of the Holy Temple Knight Order, extend greetings to you on behalf of His Holiness the Pope of the Gale Holy Kingdom."
"Mm, remember to send my regards to His Holiness the Pope as well."
"Yes."
Next, Or gave a detailed report to the King on how the Holy Temple Knight Order would support the Morning Light Kingdom this winter, and the King also asked a few questions.
"Speaking of which, the city wall of Border Garrison Town was breached by Undead Creatures last winter, but fortunately, the Holy Knights successfully repelled them. I wonder if the same thing will happen this winter."
A noble suddenly brought up this matter, with some worry on his face.
In response, another noble said indifferently, "There's absolutely no need to worry. Even if Border Garrison Town cannot be held, the Holy Knights can retreat to East Rise Fortress. You should know that before the city wall of Border Garrison Town was built, it was East Rise Fortress that resisted the Undead Creatures."
"What's more, the scale of Undead Creatures encountered at Border Garrison Town is not comparable to Red Sand Fortress. East Rise Fortress can completely hold them off," another noble added.
"That's true."
"Makes sense."
The other nobles whispered to each other, discussing, mostly agreeing with the noble who said there was no need to worry.
"Knight Commander Ol, what do you think?" the King consulted Or.
After some thought, Or replied, "Your Majesty, I believe it can be left to the captain of the Holy Knights team sent there to decide. Regardless, holding the small gap in the Eastern Territory should be no problem."
"Then let it be as Knight Commander Ol said."
The discussion about support ended there, and then the King extended an invitation to Or: "Tonight, I have prepared a departure banquet for the Holy Knights. I hope you can attend."
"We will definitely attend," Or promised.
Just as Or was about to take his leave, a voice suddenly interjected: "Wait a moment!"
Everyone looked towards the sound and found that the speaker was of no small background; he was Lygovis Wells, the First Prince of the Morning Light Kingdom.
Lygovis, with his robust build and resolute appearance, stepped forward. After bowing to the King, he requested, "Father King, please allow me to go to Red Sand Fortress with the Holy Knights. I also wish to contribute to the war against evil."
"That's not allowed," the King flatly refused. "War is not child's play, and Red Sand Fortress in winter is too dangerous."
"Father King, I certainly know that war is not child's play. That's why I have persisted in practicing martial arts since childhood, and even the magic I dislike has achieved Minor Achievement. My current strength has already been recognized by the Knight Commander, and I will surely be able to play a role on the battlefield."
Lygovis still did not give up, even bringing up the name of the Knight Commander. Knight Commander Hughes Banjar is very famous in the kingdom, known as the strongest Knight in the kingdom, and has been stationed at Red Sand Fortress for many years.
"It's still too dangerous."
The King knew his First Prince was strong, but he was still worried. If something were to happen to his First Prince, he was already so old that he could not bear such a blow.
"Father King."
At this moment, Third Prince White Wells stepped forward. His gaunt face exuded a hint of cunning, always carrying an inexplicable smile.
"Red Sand Fortress is impregnable, and Elder Brother's strength has been recognized by the Knight Commander. It is not impossible to let him go to Red Sand Fortress. Moreover, I believe the Kingdom Knights of Red Sand Fortress and the Holy Knights of the Gale Holy Kingdom will protect Elder Brother well."
Lygovis looked at White strangely, probably thinking it was rare for him to speak up for himself.
"Knight Commander Or, what do you think?"
The King's original intention was to have Or talk about how dangerous Red Sand Fortress was, so he could refuse the First Prince's request.
Unexpectedly, the other party responded, "If the First Prince wishes to come to Red Sand Fortress to fight against Undead Creatures, we will ensure the First Prince's safety is not threatened."
Immediately after, several other nobles supported the First Prince's request, saying things like it would train the First Prince, and the First Prince's personal presence at Red Sand Fortress would boost morale, and so on.
"Enough! I permit it."
Under these circumstances, the King was powerless to stop the First Prince and could only agree. Out of worry, he still admonished, "Once you are there, you must protect yourself well."
"Yes, Father King," the First Prince said joyfully.