Chapter 35

Chapter 35: Report

Translator: Kris Liu

Facing the knight squire, Lucien replied politely .

“I’m a friend of John’s . I’m looking for John to tell him something important”

The dark blonde man, Ian, made a snort in contempt . “Why should I trust you? Just because you

claim to be John’s friend? John and other knight squires are in training . I can’t let you in, unless

you have proof of your identity . ”

Quite obviously, Ian did not get along well with John . Lord Venn always had John in high

esteem, which made Ian feel more than jealous . In his eyes, John was just a stupid pauper who

somehow got a chance to become a knight squire and was always using the knight rules to

please Lord Venn, while he was definitely better-educated and more talented .

Another knight squire, Durago, felt the same way . Thus he just stood there, watching while Ian

gave the newcomer a hard time .

Ian thought that a poor youngster like the one who was standing in front of him would be

frightened by the posture of a knight squire . Were it the case, the youngster might just give up

or start begging them on his knees .

After going through so many difficulties and challenges, Lucien understood clearly what he was

facing . In his eyes, it was ridiculous to see the two squires trying to pick on him, a nobody .

Lucien answered seriously, “John’s friend is in great danger . If John can’t make it back in time

to avoid it, both of you will be responsible for the consequences . I’m pretty sure that Lord Venn

would definitely not be happy with what you guys are doing here . ”

He knew that Lord Venn was a nobleman who strictly sticked to knight rules all the way in his

life . If Lord Venn knew his men violated the rules, he would punish them severely and drive

them away from his land with no hesitation .

“How dare you threaten me, you little bastard!” Stepping forward, Ian was so furious that he

almost pulled out his knight sword .

Lucien could feel the pressure coming from the high level knight squire . Even the guards

standing behind him felt frightened .

What was out of their expectation was that Lucien was still the same, calm and serious . He

asked sternly, “Are you gonna kill me, an innocent and unarmed boy, right now?”

It seemed like he was not affected by Ian’s posture at all . His willpower was stronger than the

threat .

“Did you hear what I said?” Now it was Lucien’s turn to take a step forward, “Do you still want to

be a knight?”

Ian’s anger was burning his guts, but he knew if he really killed this bastard, his future title,

rank, land and manor would all be gone . He was not stupid .

Durago tried to make the situation easier for Ian . After giving Lucien a distasteful glance,

Durago hauled Ian back . “Don’t waste our time on this . ”

“Don't let me see you again,” said Ian viciously . Then he turned directly toward the manor .

Durago’s face looked grim . He just stood there, waiting for Ian .

It didn’t bother Lucien at all . As soon as he realized Ian and Durago were trying to cause him

trouble, Lucien reached his hand into the pocket carrying the ring . The power of the ring helped

increase his willpower to a higher level that could compete with a level one knight . Thus, of

course the pressure from Ian, a knight squire, could not affect him .

Less than five minutes later, Lucien saw John running out from the gate in a hurry, followed by

Ian, who was walking slowly behind him . John was very surprised when he recognized that it

was Lucien .

“You’re here, Lucien! I thought you were the one who was in danger . ”

“Follow me . I’ll explain it to you . ”

Lucien stopped when he was sure that Ian and Durago couldn’t hear their conversation . Then

he turned to John, and started telling his well-prepared story .

“I met a weird old beggar a few days ago,” Lucien put a worried look on his face, “At first, he was

just complaining about the nobles and knights, but later, yesterday, when no one was around,

he started accusing God . And I realized he was a believer of the devil, who was doing his vicious

missionary work in Aalto .

“I was about to report to the church, but I saw he was secretly meeting Jackson . I’m afraid that

the gangsters are involved with the heretic, and they may seize the chance and take revenge on

us, or what’s worse, on your parents . If you can report to Lord Venn directly about what’s going

on here, I believe the nobles and the church would pay more attention to it . ” Lucien looked into

John’s eyes .

“These damned scum… Now they’re involved with the devil . Yes, you’re right . I should report it

to Lord Venn immediately . ” John took Lucien’s words directly without any doubt .

“And John, I’m afraid the situation is even more severe than you thought . I counted… there are

just about ten beggars now in Aalto . Many of them… disappeared . ” Lucien continued warning

him . But he could not tell John what happened in the sewers .

Frowning his eyebrows, John could guess what happened to these poor homeless guys, “Blood

sacrifice…” he murmured .

Lucien nodded seriously . “Yes, that’s what I’m guessing . But John, remember, don’t tell Lord

Venn that I was the one who found this out . I’m afraid some heretics would seek revenge on me .

I have no power to protect myself . ”

“But you’ll be awarded for reporting this,” said John .

Clapping on John’s shoulder, Lucien’s face softened a bit . “I’m more concerned with my life,

John . Remember to ask Lord Venn not to divulge your information as well . You have a family to

take care . They don’t know how to fight as well . ”

“I will . You’re always this careful, Lucien . ” John nodded . There was nothing more important

than his family . “But if there’s any award, part of it is still yours . ” John promised .

Lucien smiled, “Thanks John . ”

John stayed a bit longer with Lucien . Since Lucien told Ian and Durago that John’s friend was in

danger, it would be quite suspicious if John went back to the manor straight away .

After John left, Lucien decided to wait for a few more minutes to make sure that everything was

going as expected . A while later, Lucien was relieved when he saw a line of knights galloping

across the field . Besides John, there were six squires and a young pastor led by a seriouslooking

elder knight .

When Lucien went back to Aalto, he felt some vibration under the ground from the sewers . Lord

Venn’s men were there already .

To be prudent, Lucien decided he would not go back into the sewers for a while . Recently he was

focusing on analyzing magic .

Some time before the clock showed eight thirty, Lucien finally arrived at his workplace, the

Musicians’ Association, in time for his shift .