Chapter 419: The Noble Lord and the Young Miss Knight

The journey of Xu Xi and the Hero had no fixed destination.

They came as they pleased.

They went as they pleased.

On this vast, boundless continent, they traveled on foot, admiring the beautiful scenery along the way and extending a helping hand to those in need.

As time passed.

Mysterious stories about the two began to spread throughout the territories they passed through.

There was a knight who was beautiful and kind, her emerald eyes clearer than a deep pool, her platinum hair more dazzling than the sun, elegant and gentle.

The loyal knight guarded her beloved.

Their affection was sweet.

Their behavior was intimate.

They strolled through the countryside, experiencing that sense of free love.

"Shh~~~, keep your voices down."

"That Noble Lord and Young Miss Knight must have snuck out; we mustn't ruin their good time."

"Right, right, keep it down."

People gathered together, nervous expressions on their faces, covering their mouths one after another.

Even so.

Those faces, roughened by wind and sun, still revealed expressions of curiosity and excitement.

For these commoners, the love story of the young noble and the Young Miss Knight was an unprecedentedly explosive secret.

…

…

Xu Xi had heard a little about the rumors, but he did not take them to heart.

Instead, he took Sevia and continued to travel across the world.

"Goblins, Slime, underground dungeons, dungeon bosses…"

"Should I say that it lives up to being a story world of a Hero fighting the Devil King? These world settings are truly full of a sense of déjà vu."

Granson Territory.

Sunlight spilled over the emerald fields.

It passed through the clouds, through the gaps in the leaves, caressing the earth with a gentle touch, illuminating the path ahead for Xu Xi and Sevia.

Looking at the various unique creatures along the way, Xu Xi looked on with emotion.

He felt a particularly strong sense of déjà vu, as if he were on a real Hero's adventure.

"However, as the core element of a Hero's adventure, the Devil King has already been defeated by Sevia."

"Strictly speaking, this can no longer be considered an adventure."

"It's more like… a Hero's retirement life?"

While Xu Xi was deep in thought, his Hero came out of the bakery, her hands covered in light armor, holding a bag of hot, long bread.

"Lord Wizard, it's time for lunch."

Sevia took out the bread.

She cut it in half with a small knife and spread sweet jam on the cut surface.

The golden bread crust was crispy and enticing, and the sweet red jam increased one's appetite. Although the preparation was simple, the soft and delicate taste was no less than so-called grand feasts.

"Thank you, Sevia."

Xu Xi took the bread with a smile.

He sat side by side with the young girl, leaning against the solid rock at the village entrance, watching the heat waves dance, and feeling the unique tranquility of that summer time.

"Lord Wizard."

"If my cooking skills were better, I could make delicious dishes for you."

Sevia took a small bite of the bread.

Her face was lost.

She knew that her cooking skills were far inferior to Xu Xi's, and she couldn't even compare to the Witch or the Mech-Servant.

A sense of frustration arose involuntarily in her heart.

"Sevia, there is no need to dwell on such things."

"Everyone has their own Domain where they are not skilled; this is normal, and there is no need to feel guilty about it."

"Besides—"

"I think your cooking is already quite qualified."

Xu Xi gently comforted the Hero.

This was not a lie, but his true thoughts.

Of course, there was a very important premise, which was that Sevia did not go to roast fruits.

"Thank you for your trust, Lord Wizard!"

Hero Sevia perked up again.

…

Second month of simulation.

Out of curiosity and a desire to explore, Xu Xi walked into an adventure dungeon, while the Hero guarded him vigilantly by his side.

Inside the dungeon, stone-paved passages crisscrossed, filled with various mechanisms and traps, while monsters wandered within.

Of course.

The so-called danger was only for ordinary adventurers.

"Run, everyone run!!!"

The very first second the Hero stepped into the dungeon, the entire dungeon instantly rioted.

All monsters with intelligence fled in terror, as if they had encountered a terrifying natural enemy they could not resist.

Before long.

The entire dungeon became empty.

Extremely desolate.

"Lord Wizard, I…"

Sevia looked at Xu Xi blankly, her face full of confusion.

"It's okay, Sevia. Besides monsters, there are many unique products worth seeing in the dungeon. Let's go in."

"Yes, Lord Wizard!"

Her emerald-like eyes revealed clear joy.

Hero Sevia perked up again.

The environment of the underground dungeon was cold and damp; water droplets often fell in the passages, echoing far in the empty corridors.

Vines climbed the walls, torches burned obliquely.

It was twisty, circuitous, and intricate.

Xu Xi nodded slightly, feeling that the atmosphere of the dungeon was spot on.

"Lord Wizard, come and look!"

Suddenly, the Hero, who was focused on scouting the path, seemed to have discovered something and waved for Xu Xi to come over.

"Is this… a dungeon treasure chest?"

Xu Xi leaned in to observe.

He discovered it was a rotten, old wooden chest.

The chest was not locked in any way, just lying quietly at the corner, as if it were specifically placed there for someone to open it.

"According to the settings of most Hero stories."

"Treasure chests in dungeons either contain precious items or Sharp Weapons, or they are monsters disguised as treasure chests, meant to devour those who rashly approach."

"This treasure chest should be real."

"After all, no monster can remain calm in front of Sevia."

Xu Xi was thoughtful.

He squatted down, held the lid with both hands, and gently pushed it open.

Accompanied by a flashy, shining golden light, the items inside were revealed.

They were ten neatly arranged magic replenishment potions with beautiful azure bottles.

They were useless to Xu Xi and useless to the Hero, but the Hero still appeared very happy.

"Lord Wizard, I have wanted to do this for a long time."

"To adventure in a dungeon."

"To explore unknown treasure chests."

"In those knight biographies, this is a plot that must appear!"

The young girl clenched her small fists, her cheeks flushed, looking very happy.

Her smile was pure.

She shared the Hero stories of her childhood with Xu Xi.

Xu Xi listened patiently, listening to the Hero's joy and the happiness of a dream coming true.

He looked at the Hero, his expression very gentle.

Recalling Sevia's past as an undead, Xu Xi only felt that time flies and fate is bumpy, making this moment of joy even more precious.

"Let's continue exploring the dungeon, Sevia."

"The passages ahead should contain more treasure chests, as well as some interesting dungeon products."

Xu Xi held the Hero's fingers.

They walked further ahead.

He decided to accompany Sevia to complete that childhood Hero fantasy.

Although this so-called dungeon had no benefits for either of them, there are some things that do not need to be restricted by profit or loss.