Gudongdong—
A luxurious carriage traveled on the main road of the Royal Capital, its wheels rolling and creating slight vibrations against the stone pavement.
Having moved away from the area where Free Will was stationed, which lacked a paved road, and onto the main road, the youth driving the carriage slightly relaxed his tense nerves.
This was a medium-sized carriage pulled by two sturdy horses, spacious enough to comfortably seat four people, which also meant it wasn't easy to handle.
The youth gripped the reins tightly, controlling the speed and direction of the two horses. He could sense that the horses were unusually easy to control today.
Was it because of that Demon Creature?
The youth cautiously glanced out of the corner of his eye at the Evil Spirit Dog, over two meters tall, closely following the left side of the carriage. The robust horses seemed petite in comparison to the Evil Spirit Dog's size.
The youth had neatly cropped golden hair, thick eyebrows above his upturned sanpaku eyes. Although he looked about the same age as Anri, he possessed a composure far beyond his years.
Inside the carriage, the Emerald Witch and Anri sat on opposite sides, one expressionless and without any emotional changes, the other somewhat excited and restless.
"Climb."
Tang Zheng, thinking about the Loyal Dog pulling the carriage, had an amused glint in his eyes.
Climb's luxurious carriage was sent by the Golden Princess. It was a complicated matter for outsiders to enter the Royal Palace normally.
Moreover, the terrain within the Royal Palace was complex, and without someone familiar to lead the way, it was easy to get lost and cause unnecessary trouble. After all, this was just a private invitation from the Golden Princess.
"Climb was saved by Princess Renner so early," Tang Zheng thought.
He only remembered that because she didn't have the "equal person" kind of heterogenous thinking, the Golden Princess had mental problems, then developed anorexia, and even slowly headed towards death.
If she hadn't accidentally picked up the Loyal Dog, and her heart had been comforted and satisfied, she might have starved herself to death.
Of course, that situation was unlikely to occur.
The royal family wouldn't let the Golden Princess starve herself to death.
"These two aren't very old right now. According to the timeline, they should only be 12 years old, like Anri. Climb should be a little younger."
"No, it's New Era year -3 now, so he should be 13. If the other world doesn't have the concept of counting age by the solar calendar or adding a year at the New Year."
Tang Zheng tapped his knee lightly with his finger.
They didn't look old in age, but their appearances didn't resemble what they should be at this age at all. People in the other world were indeed more mature in appearance.
The luxurious carriage quickly drove into the Royal Capital.
Because they had been notified in advance, they didn't encounter any obstacles, but they were stopped when they approached the inner part of the Royal Capital.
The problem was with the Evil Spirit Dog, but eventually, with the proof of the Golden Princess's letter, the group was finally allowed to pass.
Palace corridor.
Climb stood up straight, leading the way with a serious expression. The inner lining of his Chainmail rubbed together, making a light metallic clinking sound.
"Thank you for the trouble with Xiao Hei just now," Tang Zheng said with a smile, following behind him at a leisurely pace.
When they were stopped just now, Climb argued on their behalf, but the result wasn't as effective as the Golden Princess's handwritten letter.
Climb slowed his pace briefly, his voice stiff: "I am only following Princess Renner's instructions to bring you to Princess Renner. This is what I should do!"
"Alright," Tang Zheng shrugged.
The Climb before him was still too green. Even if he tried to make his expression and tone formulaic, he still couldn't hide his dissatisfaction with them.
As for why?
It wasn't hard to guess.
Tang Zheng was relaxed and didn't care, his eyes sweeping around, admiring the beautiful environment of the Royal Capital.
Climb walked forward with his head down.
He really didn't like the people behind him. They didn't even wear formal attire when meeting the Princess, which was very impolite. And that large Demon Creature, the Evil Spirit Dog, was actually brought into the Royal Palace.
Climb felt this was a slight to Princess Renner.
However, Free Will was their master's guest.
Climb felt that if it were Miss Renners, she would probably prohibit such behavior without hesitation, but...
He simply didn't have the right to make decisions for his master, nor did he have the strength. That Evil Spirit Dog demon creature was an existence he couldn't stop even if he risked his life.
If he were to express his inner thoughts rashly,
not only might it bring trouble to his master, but it might also provoke the other party's contempt.
In any case, he couldn't allow his master to lose face.
Climb straightened his back again, and even his footsteps changed slightly, forcibly exuding a unique aura.
In this strange atmosphere,
the group arrived at the palace where Princess Renner resided.
The elite soldiers and knights who had been guarding both sides of the corridor gradually disappeared, and the number of maids clearly increased.
Facing the arrival of Tang Zheng and his party,
these maids showed graceful royal etiquette, each with a smile on their faces. Even when a terrifying demon creature like the Evil Spirit Dog passed by, their bodies only trembled slightly, and the expressions on their faces did not change.
Anri's eyes were already dazzled at this moment, and she subconsciously greeted these maids' kind smiles in a flustered manner.
This would definitely cause laughter in other places.
Climb thought to himself, but no one laughed at the scene. His serious, white-eyed gaze swept over the maids, and he couldn't help but snort inwardly.
The maids usually only wore stern faces when they saw him, and even harbored hostility.
Climb naturally knew the reason. Due to the princess's relationship, his status in the Royal Palace was actually somewhat special.
These maids were different from him, all born of noble families. The thought of bowing and scraping to him, a man even lower than a commoner, meant that not showing anger on their faces was already considered good manners.
He knew these maids too well, so he could also see that the smiles on these maids' faces were not formulaic, but from the heart.
It was towards this group from Free Will... more precisely, it should be towards that leader named Tang.
Whether it was the expensive Regeneration Potion with excellent healing effects that was being snapped up by the major nobles, or the easy resolution of numerous evil Adventurers and Mercenaries in the face of various attacks,
the degree of popularity among the people was extremely high.
The other party also seemed to be of commoner origin. At least, in the rumors he had heard, there was no noble background or identity. In short, he was a very remarkable person.
This point,
even though Climb's impression of the Free Will group had decreased a lot in his heart due to the formal attire and other reasons, he had to admit it.
Without the status of a noble, one could still be respected by relying on one's own strength and reputation, just like Mister Gazef.
Climb wanted to become such a person from the bottom of his heart.
While thinking,
the group had already arrived at the entrance of the hall.
The two wide doors with a silver metallic luster were heavily closed. In addition to the exquisite patterns, the most eye-catching thing was a huge tapestry hanging on the door frame.
The royal emblem was embroidered on it, a black background with a white pattern similar to a cow, which was also the national flag of the Re-Estize Kingdom.
Knock! Knock! Climb gently knocked on the door.
"Come in." A lively voice, like the sound of morning dew dripping, came from inside the hall.
Only then did Climb gently push the door open and enter.
Tang Zheng's usual calmness also showed a rare trace of change at this moment.
What he had to deal with next was not just Princess Renner, but also the Blue Rose group. Perhaps there was no danger, but it was a scene worth taking seriously.
Good!
It felt like a challenging thing.
With a "click" sound.
A luxurious yet unostentatious hall came into view. The floor was paved with pure white stone slabs, with a thick, exquisite carpet only in the central area.
A crystal chandelier hung from the ceiling, and the surrounding walls were covered with silk wallpaper, priced in gold coins.
Several sofas were simply arranged on the carpet, with a small tea table in the center.
The first thing that caught the eye were three golden-haired ladies. Two were sitting on the sofa in gorgeous dresses, complementing each other perfectly, while one stood behind the sofa, wearing simple soft armor.
Climb merely glanced before quickly lowering his head, pushing the door open completely, and then proactively stepping aside to make room for the Free Will group.
The two women sitting on the sofa, who seemed to be chatting lightly, looked up at the same time.
Princess Renner's golden hair was full of luster, with a bright yellow gem decoration hanging on her forehead. Her smile was gentle, and her deep blue eyes looked over with curiosity.
Lakyus also had golden hair, but unlike Princess Renner's smooth hair, it was wavy and curly. Her eyes were emerald green, and her gaze was filled with scrutiny as she looked at Tang Zheng and his group.
The moment the two turned their heads at the same time, the brightness of the entire room seemed to dim slightly.
Even though he had expected it, Tang Zheng couldn't help but be stunned when he actually saw their appearance.
A pure white Priest Robe swayed.
Tang Zheng walked forward calmly, his footsteps still unhurried, the corner of his eye sweeping towards the others of Blue Rose sitting on the sofa near Lakyus.
"Awoo."
The Evil Spirit Dog shook its neck, closely following Tang Zheng. Its jet-black fur and massive size didn't create much noise as it moved, instead giving off a sense of lightness.
Only the Bone Chain wrapped around its body, moving like a snake, exuded a terrifying aura like a jungle beast.
Such a ferocious Demon Creature didn't cause any change in the expressions of the people in the room. Even Princess Renner simply raised her hand to cover her delicate lips.
Lakyus was the first to stand up. Despite wearing an elaborate dress, her movements were not hindered in the slightest. A hint of surprise flashed in her emerald green eyes.
She had heard Gaguran mention that the leader of Free Will was very young, but she didn't expect him to look about the same age as her.
Black hair and black eyes, not dyed.
Indeed, a bit handsome, and seems like a gentle person.
Lakyus thought to herself, and introduced herself, without the arrogance of a noble or the gentleness of a normal woman, but rather in a brisk tone: "Blue Rose Captain, Lakyus."
This sentence, spoken in the hall, in a sense set the tone for inviting Tang Zheng and others to come, not as nobles, but as an invitation from an Adventurer.
Princess Renner didn't continue to speak, her fair hand still covering her lips, seemingly still surprised by the Evil Spirit Dog, her other hand placed on the long skirt between her legs.
"Free Will Captain, Tang."
Tang Zheng heard the other party's introduction, and naturally introduced himself as well, then a gentle smile appeared on his face: "I have always heard that the Princess's beauty is like 'the brilliance of a gem', and Captain Lakyus's beauty is like 'the light of life'. Now that I have truly seen it, I understand that the rumors were not exaggerated in the slightest."
Speaking of which.
Tang Zheng bowed slightly to Princess Renner: "May your Highness's beauty be as radiant as the morning star."
As soon as these words came out.
Lakyus's eyebrows twitched slightly.
Climb's expression at the door stiffened even more.
This was not proper etiquette at all, nor did it have the restraint of a noble. The words were too direct.
However.
Placed on an Adventurer, it wouldn't be considered a big problem. The Adventurers in the Adventurer's Guild and the country were originally under different jurisdictions.
Climb took a deep breath.
Not just any Adventurer has this qualification. Ordinary Adventurers better honestly abide by etiquette, unless they are powerful Adventurers like the one in front of them, who can ignore some rules.
"Morning star, thank you."
Princess Renner didn't seem to mind, instead showing a happy expression, carefully glanced at the Evil Spirit Dog, and then stood up, holding the skirts on both sides.
Just then, a voice also sounded from the side.
"Oh dear, I've long heard that Your Excellency Tang is followed by a powerful Demon Creature. Judging by its size, it should far exceed ordinary Evil Spirit Dogs, right?"
"Well trained, is it the Evil Spirit Dog's superior species, Evil Spirit Dog Lord?" Gaguran's rough, hearty voice came.
"As expected, all men are the same." Tia said blandly.
"There are only two gentlemen present, tsk, I'm very curious, do you two think our leader is prettier, or do you think Princess Renner is prettier?"
Tina deliberately drawled out her voice, a sinister tone ringing out.
The room fell silent once more.
"Tina!" Lakyus glared at Tina, but her emerald eyes looked towards Tang Zheng.
Climb was somewhat stunned. There was naturally only one answer in his heart, but looking at the situation in the room, it seemed that no one cared about his answer.
Was it because they already knew his answer?
Faced with the gazes of everyone present.
Tang Zheng simply shook his head helplessly, then raised his head to look at Renners, who was standing behind Princess Lana: "Long time no see, Miss Renners."
Huh? Renners was taken aback. She had originally thought that her master would pretend not to know her, and had not anticipated that he would suddenly speak like this.
However, after a brief moment of astonishment, she quickly suppressed the emotions in her heart.
"Long time no see, Your Excellency Tang." Renners was very clever, and immediately realized that Tang Zheng might have other ideas.
The people in the room were somewhat surprised.
Only Princess Lana's eyes flickered, and the fingers pinching her skirt tightened slightly.
This feeling was like a main course placed on the table, suddenly being opened by someone else.
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