Chapter 117: Blocking the Road

Old John's choking voice reminded Thain of the most profound scene in his memory.

It was on a training ground in a courtyard. Thain, who was only a few years old, was struggling to complete certain actions.

If he hadn't been kidnapped in the Underdark, Thane would probably have become an outstanding knight.

Old John was a good soldier.

If it weren't for his teachings back then, I'm afraid Thane would have starved to death on the way to Mensobra City, or he would have been bullied to death by other apprentices during his entry-level apprenticeship.

Without mastering magic, Thain's excellent physique and strength were the assets that allowed Thain to establish himself in the Black Magic Academy in the first two years.

Of course, after being protected by Lina, it was a different story.

But no matter what, Old John has a certain degree of kindness to Thain.

Even if the other party may have been ordered by the count to teach Thain the initial breathing method and some simple combat skills.

The scene in his memory finally faded away, and Thain stepped out of the carriage and helped the old man in front of him.

Just when Thain was about to ask about the other party's situation in recent years, Old John took a step forward, leaned in front of Thain and whispered: "Young Master, there must be someone here in the castle because of the news that you appeared in Grant City and caused a certain commotion. Already know."

"Of course, there are secret lines arranged by the Earl all year round in the city. News about you must be sent to the Earl as soon as possible."

"It's just that it may be some time before the count returns to the castle."

"During this period, you have to be careful of the trouble coming from other people in the castle, especially the Madam..." Old John said in a low voice.

Since this place is still some distance away from the castle, and it is covered by trees and vegetation planted outside the castle, the scene where Old John leaned in front of the carriage and whispered to Thain should not have been noticed by the people in the castle.

Faced with Old John's reminder, Thain frowned and then asked: "My mother?"

"Your mother, Lady Catherine, died of depression the year after you were attacked and killed by bandits."

"The current Madam Tiya is the daughter of the Marquis of the Kingdom of Western France."

"After the death of Lady Catherine, the Earl married another wife." Old John replied.

Old John's answer left Thain stunned for a moment.

It turns out that the greater the expectations, the greater the disappointment.

At this time, Thain seemed to be frozen there by frost magic.

It's not just Thain's body that's frozen.

body, but also his soul.

In fact, Thain had no impression of his father, Earl Grant, because he searched through his memories and could not find any scenes of him being with him.

Maybe Thane was too young at the time. Thain was only six years old when he was kidnapped to the Underdark.

It is impossible to remember things from earlier times, that is, I can still remember some situations when I remember them a little.

The most profound image in Thain's memory is about his mother.

He no longer remembers what his mother's face looks like.

I only remember that my mother had long silver hair, sapphire-like eyes, and often wore a white skirt.

Thain still recalled a children's song in his mind, which seemed to have been sung to him by his mother while sitting on the swing in the garden.

It’s just that Thain can’t even remember the tune, let alone the lyrics.

But that unforgettable warmth is the eternal memory in Thain's heart, and it is also one of the few pure lands in his heart when he struggled to survive in the Black Magic Academy.

"Master?"

"Master?"

Old John's voice brought Thain back to his senses from the unspeakable sadness.

Even being able to survive for two years in such a harsh environment as the yellow sand world, Thain could not help but shed a few tears on his face at this time.

Are you sad about your mother's death?

Or are you heartbroken that the most beautiful dream deep in your memory is shattered?

At this time, Thain suddenly wanted to see Lina, and he wanted to say a lot to Lina.

There are stories about his mentor Moshe Duo, about the death of his mother, and about his experience in the yellow sand world alone for more than two years.

But unfortunately, Lina is not with Thain, and he doesn't even know where she is.

I only hope that one day I will be promoted to level one or above as a magician as soon as possible, and then go to the Western Islands to find him.

Lina and senior sister Feier are most likely there.

After coming back to his senses, Thane used the cleaning technique to wipe away the tears on his face.

The sudden magic fluctuation startled Old John.

It was only then that Old John realized that Master Thain in front of him was a magician.

I don’t know what the young master has experienced in these years.

Grant's castle was huge.

When you look at it from a distance, you feel that the castle is very big. When you get closer, you find that it is even bigger than expected.

Someone in the castle had indeed known about the riots in the east part of Grant City in advance.

When Thain's carriage drove across the moat stone bridge in front of the castle, a large number of people in the castle had already come out to "welcome" Thain, but there was something wrong with the atmosphere.

"Legna, what do you want to do?!"

"The person sitting in the carriage is a nobleman from our Grant Territory. I have already passed the news to the earl in Skullway City."

"The Earl will return soon!"

Old John's scolding caused a large group of people gathered in front of the castle to retreat a lot.

That Legna seemed to be the leader of this group of people, and he also had the strength of a high-level knight attendant.

And he looks much younger than old John, so he is stronger than the old John in terms of strength and combat effectiveness.

No wonder he was left by Earl Grant to be responsible for the defense of the castle.

Old John's scolding and the words such as earl in his words made the expression of the senior knight attendant Legna hesitate.

It was also during this hesitation that Old John pushed away the people blocking the entrance of the castle and brought Sean's carriage into the castle.

Of course, most people were intimidated by Old John's qualifications and the majesty of the earl and did not dare to step forward to intercept Sean's carriage.

But there were still a few people who didn't care about this. They were the current countess's people.

A senior knight attendant wearing red armor led a dozen knights to come over.

They blocked Old John's way forward and drew the long swords at their waists.

"What?!"

"You little brat from the Kingdom of West France, do you want to fight me in the Earl's Castle?!"

"When I followed the Earl in the bloody battle in the muddy basin, you didn't even know where to get your milk!" Old John widened his eyes and scolded.

The red-armored knight in front of him came from the Kingdom of West France, and was a servant brought by the Countess from her mother's home.

Old John's scolding made the red-armored knight's face turn blue and red.

It might also be the words "Kingdom of West France" in Old John's words.

Neither Legna just now, nor the more guards of the Earl's Castle who were stationed around, stepped forward to help the red-armored knight and others.

At this time, the only people blocking the front of the Sean carriage were the red-armored knight and his dozen followers.

One senior knight attendant, three mid-level knight attendants, and nearly ten low-level knight attendants, that's all.