After moving some supplies back, a light rain began to fall in Tino City.

Grace was sweating a little, her cheeks were slightly red, and her hanging hair was wet and stuck to her face.

She carefully sorted and classified the supplies and put them away. Under the magic lamp, her long eyelashes swayed slightly, and her peach blossom eyes were focused and concentrated like rippling lake water.

When she had put the last of the material in place, she picked up a thin hemp rope and tied the box together.

She was only wearing the most ordinary priest's robe today, without any decoration, just for the convenience of doing good deeds.

But this alone was enough to intimidate many of the nuns present.

Louis looked at Grace and said, "I will not be in Tino City for a while. I need to go out for a while. If you have any questions, remember to find Alice. Don't be afraid of trouble."

Alice spread her hands and said, "Remember to leave me a royal fuse. If I can't handle it, I can call someone else."

Louis nodded.

Some of Beatrice's powers are granted by the Emperor or are inherent in her role as Regent.

But after Louis and her were officially engaged, he gained some additional power.

This is clearly stipulated in the Enser royal rules.

Beatrice now has more authority to call upon, and Louis can intervene in a lot more things.

Alice glanced at Louis and suddenly said, "Are you going out with Beatrice?"

"Keep your voice down," Louis whispered, but nodded.

"Tsk, aren't you afraid that after Olivia comes out of confinement and sees that you are not here, she will cause trouble."

Louis said cheekily, "Don't worry, I'll leave it to you when the time comes."

Alice wanted to swear.

But in the end, he stared at him fiercely and said:

"I won't take the blame for you."

Grace raised her head, her pretty face still had a gentle look under the light, but her expression was a little distressed.

"Then be careful on your way."

Although she had some small thoughts, she still sincerely wished them peace and safety.

Alice scratched her hair, not really surprised, but added: "It's rare for you two to go out for your honeymoon this time, have fun, I think when you come back, your relationship will definitely have further breakthroughs."

Grace looked up at Alice.

Those clear eyes made Alice feel a little flustered.

But Alice knew that Grace was also beginning to panic.

Louis pretended not to notice anything, but turned to Alice and said:

"Take good care of her. I've been waiting for a long time for the opportunity to go out alone with Beatrice."

Alice nodded.

…

After Louis left, Grace whispered:

"Sister Alice, you don't have to remind me."

Alice tilted her neck and said:

"Reminder? What reminder? I don't know!"

Grace smiled and said, "If this is the happiness Mr. Caesar wishes for, I will bless them."

She had prayed to God many times for this and had never asked for anything.

Alice said in confusion: "You... why did you have to meet that brat Louis?"

"Mr. Caesar is a good man and I have never regretted meeting him."

The girl spoke her true feelings with firm words.

Alice said nothing more.

If she goes on, she won't seem like a good person.

"Louis, Louis, I don't know what the final outcome of your relationship will be."

Alice felt a little overwhelmed.

There was little chance that there would be problems between Beatrice and Louis.

Even if something went wrong, it was unlikely that Grace would be chosen.

She knew that Grace's relationship was about to be destroyed before it even began, and the possibility of success was very low.

Louis is a very self-disciplined guy.

It was almost impossible to get closer to Grace while he was in a relationship with Beatrice.

That guy was never a fool.

Louis also never hid his love for Beatrice from the team.

As for the purpose...it is probably to cut off the fantasies of Grace or other people.

Grace obviously knew this, but she never expressed that thought.

But Alice felt a little uncomfortable when she looked at her.

She suddenly remembered her first meeting with Grace.

It was on the farm in Dragon Bone Prairie. The ragged girl hid in a corner and shed tears secretly.

She looked so helpless when she couldn't find her father.

Alice was called a red mad dog.

But Mad Dog also has things he wants to protect.

She couldn't bear to see this and wanted to persuade her teammates to help.

But unexpectedly, Louis agreed without hesitation.

At the dining table, Grace prepared delicious food for them.

She knew that Louis didn't eat rat meat, and wanted to help kill it herself, but he took the initiative to eat it first.

That's when she knew the little girl was finished.

A noble lady might be deceived by a playboy's words.

But the little girl from the farm family had already experienced the reality early on.

When she saw that her father didn't come home, she already knew that she would probably never see him again.

That's why I hid in the corner and cried silently when I was entertaining them.

Because she knew that even if someone helped, it would probably be useless.

But she still wanted to try.

The moment Louis extended his hand to her, the moment he took the initiative to eat first, the little warmth in the sadness touched the heart more directly than sweet words.

Sometimes Alice couldn't figure it out. Did Louis really work as a slave in the White Tower? The upbringing engraved in his bones couldn't be faked.

In some ways, she felt that this guy was more like a knight than a knight.

So it is normal for Grace to fall into the pit.

People always yearn for beautiful things.

It’s just that this time the thing is called “Louis”.

She also looked down on Grace's personality.

If it were her, she wouldn't wait for help.

She would rather pick up a hatchet and go out onto the grassland.

She would go and get the answers she wanted, even if that meant she would be torn to pieces or seriously injured and die alone in a corner.

It is this madness that supports the Ashford family to fight all the way.

"Red Mad Dog"? Ha, what a good nickname.

If she had been a little crazier back then, her brother would not have left home to form a mercenary group. It was because she was not brave enough that he had to leave her in the greenhouse to germinate.

If she had been more ruthless and dared to face the sapphire dragon, she might have discovered the enemy hiding behind her earlier, instead of chasing after a corpse and feeling sorry for herself for so many years like an idiot.

Therefore, she hated her own weakness very much.

I hate myself even more for being able to just hide in a corner and cry.

She hated Grace's character.

But somehow, she couldn't forget that scene, so when Louis said he wanted to bring Grace to Tino City, she patted the girl on the shoulder and said, "If you need any help in the future, feel free to come to me."

Then, on the day when she chopped down the sapphire dragonet, she suddenly understood.

She didn't really hate Grace.

But when I see her, I always see the helpless self from many years ago.

So she tried to arm the girl.

Be braver, braver.

Find a way to become stronger, and then even stronger.

Just don't become like me...

But now, this silly girl just watched quietly as the person she admired got closer and closer to someone else.

She even told you seriously:

“I will bless them.”

Bless NMP, if there is a man I want, even if I get scolded and beaten, I will find a way to snatch him back from others.

A forced melon is not sweet?

It's enough to quench your thirst! If you can't bear the consequences, then let it go as much as possible.

Can you handle Beatrice? The emperor is behind her. Don't even think about it. You can't beat her.

So be beautiful alone.

There are plenty of opportunities to repay Louis, but don't expect to give up everything for him.

"Grace, this is advice given to you as a friend, as a leader, and as a companion. Don't think too much about it, and don't even think about self-sacrifice."

"Otherwise, you will be taken advantage of sooner or later. Even if Louis doesn't take advantage of you, someone will use him as bait to lure you into the trap."

Grace shook her head, a gust of wind blew her hair away, and she said softly: "But he reached out to me, when I was most desperate, so it doesn't matter."

Alice looked at her, not knowing what to say for a moment.

Don't be stupid, damn.

Given Louis's personality, helping you is just a matter of convenience.

"Are you trying to say that he helped me because it was convenient?"

Grace whispered, "But it's enough. I also want to be like him, someone who can 'go with the flow'."

Alice looked into Grace's sparkling eyes in surprise.

Suddenly, she felt the anger in her heart lift.

Is this the saint of this generation? Because someone reached out to her in that shabby thatched cottage, she made the same choice when others asked her for help.

At this moment, Alice realized that it was not because she admired Louis that she was willing to give for him.

Instead, she chose to do the same thing as Louis did at the time and lend a helping hand to others.

It's just that because it's him, she will work harder.

"Louis, you better find a way to end this yourself."

Alice ruffled her hair in pain.

She suddenly realized that Grace already knew Louis' true identity.

But she always called Louis "Mr. Caesar".

Perhaps it was that moment that really warmed her heart.

So she believed she should make the right choice.

This guy had no intention of disturbing Louis at all.

It is enough to just look at him quietly and live the life of a saint quietly.

Alice looked at the girl under the statue.

The afterglow of the setting sun shone on her face, as if giving her a layer of light.

This is a choice Alice would never make in her life.

——But she is willing to support such people.

It is because of stupid things like this that this world full of materialism and murderous intent can have a little more warmth.

"Back in the Shadow Kingdom, you could get power feedback after purifying the evil spirits, right?"

Grace nodded.

She never hid these things from her companions.

Alice says:

"If there is no knight provided by the family, after you become a candidate for the saint, the temple will send a paladin to take charge of your safety, right?"

Grace said, "It seems to be the case."

Alice said, "Report to the temple. There is no need to send anyone. I will be responsible for your safety before you become a saint."

Grace was stunned for a moment, then nodded blankly:

"good."

"Well, you big-headed ghost, aren't you worried about being tricked by me?"

"Alice, will you cheat me?" She looked at her blankly.

Alice touched her nose and actually felt a little ashamed of being looked at.

She gritted her teeth and said:

"Now I want to trick you."

…

And the other side.

Sitting in the carriage, Louis looked at the finalized itinerary from Beatrice.

He looked at the word "Sanosi Village" on the itinerary and suddenly sighed.

Sanosi Village is the village where the original owner once lived.

The village is located on the border of Byron Territory in the northern part of the city.

Of course, that place has now been razed to the ground.

There is still a lot of foul smell flowing in that land.

The person who decided this position was Beatrice.

Louis smiled, looked out the window, and whispered:

"So how can you let me down?"

…

A few days later.

A team quietly left the city of Tino and headed north.

The first stop is the Byron Territory, which is known as the Flower Capital of the North in the Enther Empire.

This is the southernmost part of the northern border. The mighty Byron River runs through the territory and flows into the sea.

Louis and Beatrice made an appointment to appreciate the flowers on the river.

However, there is a lot of work to be done in Byron Territory.

Beatrice needs to complete the investigation first.

So the two of them planned their outing for the third day.

A few days ago, Louis decided to go and see what kind of activities were available in this territory where there were specific places suitable for tourism.

【Location: Byron Territory, Muse Town】

Louis stretched and looked at the notes he had brought with him.

The above records the advantages and disadvantages of the tourist spots that were investigated this morning.

"This way I can have a good time with her."

Now is their first day in Byron Territory.

Byron Territory is a territory with a very slow pace of life.

Except for the soldiers guarding the territory, most of the residents here seem to be leisurely.

Louis bought some special snacks on the street. After taking a bite, he felt that they tasted good.

When I was about to return, my sensitive ears suddenly heard a burst of whispers.

"Have you heard? A ghost has appeared in Viscount Ainz's house."

"Viscount Ainz? How is that possible? Isn't he a mage? He can handle ordinary ghosts by himself."

"Hey, the problem is that the house is special. It was where Ms. Silin lived when she was alive. Viscount Ainz is only a viscount after all."

"That's true. After all, that's Ms. Xilin... the legendary fairy tale witch."

Louis' ears twitched slightly.

He walked straight over and said, "Excuse me, could you tell me about Viscount Ainz's house? And who is Ms. Sirin?"

The people who were chatting looked at each other in surprise when they saw Louis suddenly approaching.

Louis raised a finger and said:

"1 gold coin. The more detailed the better."

The eyes of the middle-aged citizens lit up: "Sir, believe me, you will hear an interesting story."

Half an hour later...

Louis looked thoughtfully in the direction of the house Viscount Ainz had purchased, then turned around and asked, "Where is Viscount Ainz's mansion?"

(End of this chapter)