"You, why didn't you teach that city guard captain a lesson when you had the time to record?"

As Princess Selena walked with me on the way to the palace restaurant, she asked.

I smiled.

"Princess, are you suggesting that I start a war right in front of the palace?"

"Haha~ What's wrong with that? It would solve our problem in one go, wouldn't it?"

"It would be convenient, indeed. But besides the royal guard, what I am more concerned about is what the king found in the ruins."

"Is that so? Maybe you and my father could get along?""

"Absolutely not. We both want to kill each other now. But on another note, wouldn't Miss Arlina here, standing next to you in her maid outfit, leak our conversation?"

I pointed to the young girl in maid attire in front of us.

"If she was going to leak it, wouldn't it be too late to ask now?"

"Not at all. If you just say you don't trust her, she won't remember anything."

"Really?"

"Of course, memory loss is random. Usually, she'll just faint until the event is over."

"Isn't that a bit violent to say in front of her?"

"What are you talking about? I just have a fist that makes others forget."

"Oh, really?"

"Of course, but forgetting is random. It usually happens until the end of the event."

"Is it really okay to say that in front of her?"

"You see, she hasn't said anything."

Indeed, this girl named Arlina didn't say anything, as if what we were talking about had nothing to do with her.

"Hey, Arlina, don't you have anything to say?"

"Princess."

The maid named Arlina said without turning her head.

"If I have something to say, it would be that your actions of wanting to kill the king are like moths to a flame. Your power is not enough to do so."

"Oh, you have some knowledge of the king's power?"

"Although it's just hearsay..."

Arlina stopped in her tracks and turned to look at us.

"But there are rumors that the king has obtained the power from the ruins, although no one knows what it is exactly. However, it is said that the power can rival any legion on the Eastern continent."

"Oh, that strong?"

I nodded and asked.

"Where is the cemetery in your Imperial City?"

"The cemetery? I remember it being in the east of the city."

Arlina thought for a moment and answered.

"That's good, no problem then."

"Are you worried about your own grave for the future?""

"Of course not, I am more concerned about finding a more comprehensive solution."

"Alright, let's talk later, we have a lot to do now."

The impatient Princess Selena interrupted our conversation and continued walking ahead.

I shrugged and quickly caught up with her.

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"Father, this is the person I mentioned, Philip, who helped me find my doll."

"Oh, really?"

I didn't expect to see the King of Chelfa Kingdom again after half a year.

But this time, I came back to this kingdom to kill him.

He looked me up and down, and smiled.

"So, you're a thief mercenary? Interesting. If I recall correctly, we've never had any thieves come in here before, have we?"

"Dad, your words are very rude." Princess Sili, who was standing beside, said.

"Hahaha, I'm sorry. But on another note, my good daughter, why did you bring him into the palace?"

"Because I found him to be strong, so I wanted him to be my knight."

As soon as Princess Sili spoke, the people around began to whisper.

"A knight? A thief? Maybe an assassin, but a thief..."

The king didn't show much surprise, instead he muttered to himself.

"Your Majesty!"

Suddenly, a knight in heavy armor stood up and shouted.

"Since the princess says this guy is strong! I am willing to test his strength!"

"Oh, alright, I agree."

Hey hey hey, you agreed so readily, couldn't you at least say something like it's too dangerous or something.

Of course, I mean it's too dangerous for him.

"Come on, draw your sword! I want to show you just how big the gap is between you and me!"

"Ah, fair enough."

I nodded and drew out my dagger.

"Come at me."

"You!"

The opponent looked at me angrily.

"You dare to provoke me, you scoundrel! I'll make you regret it."

"Are you sure? In the dining hall of the palace?"

"Die!"

He raised his sword and charged at me!

"Ah, so slow..."

I tilted to the right, the blade grazed past me, and then I stabbed and flicked with my dagger.

Snap!

The interconnected parts of his armor broke apart, and it turned into multiple pieces.

While he was still in shock, I turned around and looked at the king.

"Is there another one?"