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Chapter 283
chapter 252 part 1
Chapter 251: The "Loyal Dog" Climb, Lana, and Blue Rose
*Gudongdong—*
A luxurious carriage traveled along the main road of the Royal Capital, its rolling wheels creating a slight vibration against the stone-paved street.
After leaving the unpaved area where "Free Will" was stationed and reaching the main road, the young man driving the carriage felt his tense nerves relax ever so slightly.
This was a medium-sized carriage pulled by two sturdy horses. It was exceptionally spacious, enough for four people, which also meant it wasn't easy to handle.
The young man gripped the reins tightly, controlling the speed and direction of the two horses. He could feel that the horses were unusually easy to control today.
*Was it because of that monster?*
The young man glanced cautiously out of the corner of his eye at the two-meter-tall Evil Spirit Hound trotting alongside the left of the carriage. Even the sturdy horses seemed petite in front of an Evil Spirit Hound of this size.
The young man had short, neat golden hair. Above his slightly upturned *sanpaku* eyes were thick, dark eyebrows. Although he looked to be about the same age as Enri, he possessed a composure that far exceeded his years.
Inside the carriage.
The Green Leaf Witch and Enri sat on opposite sides. One was expressionless, showing no change in emotion, while the other was somewhat excited and fidgety.
"Climb."
When Tang Zheng realized the one driving the carriage was the "Loyal Dog," a flicker of amusement crossed his eyes.
Climb's luxurious carriage had been sent by the Golden Princess. It was a complicated matter for outsiders to enter the Royal Palace under normal circumstances.
Moreover, the layout of the Royal Palace was complex. Without a familiar guide, it was easy to get lost and cause unnecessary trouble. After all, this was merely a private invitation from the Golden Princess.
*"So Climb was saved by the Golden Princess this early on,"* this thought flashed through Tang Zheng's mind.
He only remembered that because she lacked the unconventional idea of an "equal," the Golden Princess's mind had suffered, leading to anorexia and a slow march toward death.
If she hadn't accidentally found her "Loyal Dog," gaining comfort and satisfaction, she might very well have starved herself to death.
Of course, such a situation was unlikely to happen. The Royal Family wouldn't let the Golden Princess starve herself.
*"Their ages aren't very high right now. Based on the timeline, they should both be only 12, same as Enri. Climb should be a little younger."*
*"No, it's three years before the New Calendar, so they should be 13. That is, if the Otherworld doesn't differentiate between actual age and nominal age."*
Tang Zheng gently tapped his fingers on his knee.
They didn't look old, but their appearances didn't match what one would expect for their age. People in the Otherworld did indeed look a bit more mature.
The luxurious carriage soon drove into the Royal Capital.
Since arrangements had been made in advance, they encountered no obstacles. However, they were stopped as they neared the inner part of the Royal Capital.
The problem was the Evil Spirit Hound. In the end, however, the group was allowed to pass after presenting a letter from the Golden Princess as proof.
The Palace corridor.
Climb straightened his back, a serious expression on his face as he led the way. The chainmail lining under his armor scraped together, making a faint metallic sound.
"Sorry to trouble you earlier with Xiao Hei's matter," Tang Zheng said with a smile, following behind him at a steady pace.
When they were stopped earlier, Climb had argued on their behalf, but it wasn't as effective as the letter personally written by the Golden Princess.
Climb's pace slowed for a moment. His voice was stiff. "I am simply following Her Highness the Princess's orders to bring you to her. It is what I am supposed to do!"
"Alright," Tang Zheng shrugged.
The Climb before him was still too green. Even though he tried to make his expression and tone formal, he couldn't hide his displeasure toward their group.
As for why? It wasn't hard to guess.
Tang Zheng, relaxed and unconcerned, glanced around, admiring the beautiful scenery of the Royal Capital.
Climb walked ahead sullenly.
He truly disliked the people behind him. To meet the Princess without even wearing formal attire was an extremely discourteous act. And that large monster, the Evil Spirit Hound, had even been brought into the Royal Palace.
Climb saw this as a sign of disrespect toward Renner.
However, "Free Will" were his master's guests.
Climb felt that if it were Miss Leinas, she would likely have forbidden such behavior without hesitation, but...
He had no right to make decisions for his master, nor did he have the strength. That Evil Spirit Hound was a creature he couldn't stop even if he put his life on the line.
If he were to recklessly voice his inner thoughts, not only might it cause trouble for his master, but it could also earn him their contempt.
No matter what, he could not bring shame to his master.
Climb's back straightened once more. Even his stride changed slightly, forcibly creating a unique kind of imposing aura.
In this strange atmosphere, the group arrived at the palace where Renner resided.
The elite soldiers and knights who normally stood guard on both sides of the corridor gradually disappeared, and the number of maids noticeably increased.
Faced with the arrival of Tang Zheng's party, these maids all displayed the grand etiquette of the Royal House. Each wore a smile, and even as a terrifying monster like the Evil Spirit Hound passed by, they only trembled slightly, their facial expressions remaining unchanged.
Enri was already dazzled by the sight. She subconsciously and flusteredly returned the maids' kind smiles with a greeting.
In any other place, this would have certainly been a laughing matter.
*So Climb thought to himself.* However, no one on the scene laughed. His serious *sanpaku* eyes swept over the maids, and he couldn't help but snort inwardly.
When the maids usually saw him, they would always put on a stern face, sometimes even showing hostility.
Climb naturally knew the reason. Because of his relationship with the Princess, his position in the Royal Palace was actually somewhat special.
Unlike him, these maids were all of noble birth. The very thought of having to bow and scrape to a man lower than a commoner like him... it was a sign of their good breeding that they didn't let their anger show on their faces.
He knew these maids too well, so he could naturally tell that the smiles on their faces were not perfunctory, but genuine.
It was directed at the people from "Free Will"... or to be precise, at their leader named Tang.
Whether it was the expensive "Regeneration Potion" with its excellent healing effects, which was being snapped up by major nobles, or the matter of easily dispatching large numbers of evil adventurers and mercenaries during various attacks... his exploits were widely sung among the populace.
The man also seemed to be of commoner birth; at least, the rumors he heard mentioned no noble background or status. In short, he was quite a remarkable person.
On this point, even though Climb's favorability toward the members of "Free Will" had dropped considerably due to the matter of the formal attire and such, he had to admit it.
Without noble status, one could still earn respect through their own strength and reputation, just like Mr. Gazef.
From the bottom of his heart, Climb wanted to become such a person.
While he was lost in thought, the group had already arrived at the entrance to the Great Hall.
Chapter 251: The "Loyal Dog" Climb, Lana, and Blue Rose
*Gudongdong—*
A luxurious carriage traveled along the main road of the Royal Capital, its rolling wheels creating a slight vibration against the stone-paved street.
After leaving the unpaved area where "Free Will" was stationed and reaching the main road, the young man driving the carriage felt his tense nerves relax ever so slightly.
This was a medium-sized carriage pulled by two sturdy horses. It was exceptionally spacious, enough for four people, which also meant it wasn't easy to handle.
The young man gripped the reins tightly, controlling the speed and direction of the two horses. He could feel that the horses were unusually easy to control today.
*Was it because of that monster?*
The young man glanced cautiously out of the corner of his eye at the two-meter-tall Evil Spirit Hound trotting alongside the left of the carriage. Even the sturdy horses seemed petite in front of an Evil Spirit Hound of this size.
The young man had short, neat golden hair. Above his slightly upturned *sanpaku* eyes were thick, dark eyebrows. Although he looked to be about the same age as Enri, he possessed a composure that far exceeded his years.
Inside the carriage.
The Green Leaf Witch and Enri sat on opposite sides. One was expressionless, showing no change in emotion, while the other was somewhat excited and fidgety.
"Climb."
When Tang Zheng realized the one driving the carriage was the "Loyal Dog," a flicker of amusement crossed his eyes.
Climb's luxurious carriage had been sent by the Golden Princess. It was a complicated matter for outsiders to enter the Royal Palace under normal circumstances.
Moreover, the layout of the Royal Palace was complex. Without a familiar guide, it was easy to get lost and cause unnecessary trouble. After all, this was merely a private invitation from the Golden Princess.
*"So Climb was saved by the Golden Princess this early on,"* this thought flashed through Tang Zheng's mind.
He only remembered that because she lacked the unconventional idea of an "equal," the Golden Princess's mind had suffered, leading to anorexia and a slow march toward death.
If she hadn't accidentally found her "Loyal Dog," gaining comfort and satisfaction, she might very well have starved herself to death.
Of course, such a situation was unlikely to happen. The Royal Family wouldn't let the Golden Princess starve herself.
*"Their ages aren't very high right now. Based on the timeline, they should both be only 12, same as Enri. Climb should be a little younger."*
*"No, it's three years before the New Calendar, so they should be 13. That is, if the Otherworld doesn't differentiate between actual age and nominal age."*
Tang Zheng gently tapped his fingers on his knee.
They didn't look old, but their appearances didn't match what one would expect for their age. People in the Otherworld did indeed look a bit more mature.
The luxurious carriage soon drove into the Royal Capital.
Since arrangements had been made in advance, they encountered no obstacles. However, they were stopped as they neared the inner part of the Royal Capital.
The problem was the Evil Spirit Hound. In the end, however, the group was allowed to pass after presenting a letter from the Golden Princess as proof.
The Palace corridor.
Climb straightened his back, a serious expression on his face as he led the way. The chainmail lining under his armor scraped together, making a faint metallic sound.
"Sorry to trouble you earlier with Xiao Hei's matter," Tang Zheng said with a smile, following behind him at a steady pace.
When they were stopped earlier, Climb had argued on their behalf, but it wasn't as effective as the letter personally written by the Golden Princess.
Climb's pace slowed for a moment. His voice was stiff. "I am simply following Her Highness the Princess's orders to bring you to her. It is what I am supposed to do!"
"Alright," Tang Zheng shrugged.
The Climb before him was still too green. Even though he tried to make his expression and tone formal, he couldn't hide his displeasure toward their group.
As for why? It wasn't hard to guess.
Tang Zheng, relaxed and unconcerned, glanced around, admiring the beautiful scenery of the Royal Capital.
Climb walked ahead sullenly.
He truly disliked the people behind him. To meet the Princess without even wearing formal attire was an extremely discourteous act. And that large monster, the Evil Spirit Hound, had even been brought into the Royal Palace.
Climb saw this as a sign of disrespect toward Renner.
However, "Free Will" were his master's guests.
Climb felt that if it were Miss Leinas, she would likely have forbidden such behavior without hesitation, but...
He had no right to make decisions for his master, nor did he have the strength. That Evil Spirit Hound was a creature he couldn't stop even if he put his life on the line.
If he were to recklessly voice his inner thoughts, not only might it cause trouble for his master, but it could also earn him their contempt.
No matter what, he could not bring shame to his master.
Climb's back straightened once more. Even his stride changed slightly, forcibly creating a unique kind of imposing aura.
In this strange atmosphere, the group arrived at the palace where Renner resided.
The elite soldiers and knights who normally stood guard on both sides of the corridor gradually disappeared, and the number of maids noticeably increased.
Faced with the arrival of Tang Zheng's party, these maids all displayed the grand etiquette of the Royal House. Each wore a smile, and even as a terrifying monster like the Evil Spirit Hound passed by, they only trembled slightly, their facial expressions remaining unchanged.
Enri was already dazzled by the sight. She subconsciously and flusteredly returned the maids' kind smiles with a greeting.
In any other place, this would have certainly been a laughing matter.
*So Climb thought to himself.* However, no one on the scene laughed. His serious *sanpaku* eyes swept over the maids, and he couldn't help but snort inwardly.
When the maids usually saw him, they would always put on a stern face, sometimes even showing hostility.
Climb naturally knew the reason. Because of his relationship with the Princess, his position in the Royal Palace was actually somewhat special.
Unlike him, these maids were all of noble birth. The very thought of having to bow and scrape to a man lower than a commoner like him... it was a sign of their good breeding that they didn't let their anger show on their faces.
He knew these maids too well, so he could naturally tell that the smiles on their faces were not perfunctory, but genuine.
It was directed at the people from "Free Will"... or to be precise, at their leader named Tang.
Whether it was the expensive "Regeneration Potion" with its excellent healing effects, which was being snapped up by major nobles, or the matter of easily dispatching large numbers of evil adventurers and mercenaries during various attacks... his exploits were widely sung among the populace.
The man also seemed to be of commoner birth; at least, the rumors he heard mentioned no noble background or status. In short, he was quite a remarkable person.
On this point, even though Climb's favorability toward the members of "Free Will" had dropped considerably due to the matter of the formal attire and such, he had to admit it.
Without noble status, one could still earn respect through their own strength and reputation, just like Mr. Gazef.
From the bottom of his heart, Climb wanted to become such a person.
While he was lost in thought, the group had already arrived at the entrance to the Great Hall.
