Chapter 708 15: Candle Knight
Losa's initial excitement quickly faded.
A Six-star doesn't necessarily mean much.
If not elite, the ordinary Six-star strength at this stage isn't even considered a main force, unless it's a support profession with percentage buffs, or a strong talent that suits the individual.
His surprise was purely due to the incredibly low probability.
Like manna from heaven.
Whether lacking or not became insignificant.
Losa suddenly remembered something and called out to Cherinita.
In her puzzled gaze, Losa took out a pendant, a silver necklace inlaid with a sky-blue crystal filled with magic power, with faintly visible magic runes flickering on it—the Guardian Pendant that had just been drawn.
Cherinita's voice hesitated: "What is this?"
"For you."
Losa paused slightly, teasingly saying, "Could it be that I'm the type to show you how pretty it is and then pocket it myself?"
"No, of course not..."
Cherinita felt a bit embarrassed, thinking exactly that; if this necklace was just something Losa wanted to show her before giving it to someone else, asking "is it for me?" and getting a negative answer would be terribly awkward.
Losa wasn't thinking that much.
Cherinita is a fragile Assassin, difficult to hit, but once seriously struck, the most prone to accidents are those in the assassin profession walking on the edge.
"In times of crisis, it can save your life. Remember to test the shield limit of this necklace with Furin after going back."
Losa advised.
This necklace is of Extraordinary Quality, the shield it raises isn't invincible, but as long as it blocks for a moment, Cherinita could easily dodge the next attack with her quick reflexes.
Like a solid stone, although only a defensive talent, in Losa's hands, it's always been a trump card for perishing with the enemy. Sometimes its effect is much better than offensive talent.
Cherinita seemed lost in thought, holding the necklace absentmindedly, nodding.
As the Knights took down the double-headed eagle battle flag from the castle, Losa announced the abandonment of the Guardian Castle of Semanud City.
Shermayer led Saladin's Caster advisory group, and there were quite a few competent Casters among them. With a set of Divine Artifacts, the power they showed was increasingly extraordinary, and a normal castle without any Extraordinary beings was too difficult to hold.
After meeting with Jeanne and others ambushed in the rear, ready to act at any time, the group set off on their return journey.
Hans suddenly rode forward to Losa and said, "Sir, the Saracen general that Miss Cherinita captured wishes to see you."
"Alright, I understand."
In the prison cart, Magid, seeing the iconic figure riding on a giant horse, instinctively raised his hand to his chest, praising, "I'm honored to meet you, great Crusader and King of the Eastern Franks."
Approaching slowly, Losa showed a slight smile and did not correct the other's address.
"Speak, what do you want from me?"
Magid looked around, glancing at the imprisoned captives, and respectfully said, "I hope you can release me and my soldiers back to Fayoum, and I promise, on our return, I will immediately send a large ransom."
The smile on Losa's face faded: "Do you think I would agree?"
"Honorable King of the Eastern Franks, Holy Son of the Cross Sect."
Perhaps thinking that Losa's earlier smile was pleased by such flattery, even though it made the conversation cumbersome, he continued in this manner: "Your generosity and integrity, even the Heretics have heard of it..."
"Alright, enough flattery, speak practically."
Losa waved his hand. He sometimes appreciated fame, but only because in Christendom, fame could be converted to actual benefits. In many cases, the word "fame" is more aptly translated as "reputation."
He disregarded flattery from Heretics.
Losa was well aware of how terrible his image was in the eyes of these Heretic Lords.
"I regret being your enemy greatly; Adil deceived me. If you release me, I will persuade my associates with good rapport to stop being your enemies and even submit to your rule over Egypt."
Magid carefully chose his words. He could guarantee that no Holy Warrior responding to the Jihad had imagined their enemy wielding such terrifying power.
Losa squinted slightly, instinct told him Magid wasn't lying.
This guy seemed to harbor heavy resentment towards Adil, thinking perhaps he was thrown out by Adil as a scapegoat?
But Losa still did not easily agree to his request, instead turning the conversation with light words: "Ultimately, you're intending to stay neutral before the outcomes of my conflict with Adil are settled? Do you think the force you could sway matters to me whose side you stand on?"
Magid showed a wry smile.
He really didn't want to be enemies with someone like Losa.
But not daring to be enemies with Losa didn't mean he was willing to betray Adil. The casters around Adil seemed to be slightly inferior in strength, but dealing with him would still be a piece of cake. For years, as the governor of Fayoum, he had felt like he was seeking survival in the cracks.
Losa instructed the guards on either side, "Remove the chains from our governor of Fayoum here and give him slightly better lodging and meals, all of which will be charged to his account."
After speaking, he continued, "The ransom cannot be a penny less. When it's delivered, I'll let you go back. If I defeat Adil before then, there's no need for ransom. I'll personally come to take it. At that time, you'll have to work in the mines."
With that, Losa turned and left.
In the mines, the Christian slaves had mostly been liberated, but in this era of undeveloped productivity, for mining, slaves were essential. Without the Christian slaves, hopes would have to be placed on Saracen slaves.
...
When he returned to the mansion, Losa finally unfolded the newly acquired attendant card.
You obtained a new attendant.
Name: Viviana von Hohenzollern
Title: Candle Knight
Profession: Demon Swordsman
Quality: Legendary Level (Six-star)
Level: 1
Intimacy: Cold
Power: 20
Agility: 31
Physical Strength: 22
Endurance: 15
Spiritual Power: 55
Talent: [Swift Light and Shadow Sword] The Candle Knight traveled through the UK, Italy, and Germany in her early years, challenging sword masters who founded and established schools, and returned to Berlin at the age of twenty-one, where she created her technique, complemented by unique light and shadow techniques. Few could discern which of her sword glitters was true and which was false.
Traditional sword masters harshly criticized her for using impure sword skills, but in most cases, this did not tarnish her fame, although it indeed made it impossible for her to establish a school and pass on this sword technique.
[Demon Warrior] The Candle Knight's combat style is typical of a Demon Swordsman, but unlike those mediocre ones, she truly grasps the essence of Demon Swordsmen. She can, at any time, channel her Spiritual Power attribute into any other attribute. (Limited to one at a time)
[Spiritual Shield] The Candle Knight never equips heavy iron armor in battle. Her battle outfit is light and breathable, better suited for magic conduction, but mistakenly considering the Candle Knight's defense as a shortcoming compared to those "iron cans" would be a huge error.
The Candle Knight can substitute Spiritual Power resistance for physical resistance.
Skills: [Candlelight] The name Candle Knight stems from the Hohenzollern family's secret art of burning candles. In battle, she not only utilizes swift, rain-like sword techniques but also uses Magic Spirit Candles attached to her sword to perform flame secret techniques.
[Candle Burning and Shadow Extinguishing] (Unlocked at Elite First Stage)
[Candle Extinguishing] (Unlocked at Elite Second Stage)
Description: If asked who is the greatest knight in the world today, the Gauls would proudly declare "Knight of Radiance." The Knight of Radiance is France's greatest knight, thus naturally the greatest in the world.
But if asked from the perspective of the Germans, the answer might be more debatable.
Among the often-mentioned names, surely is this Candle Knight, flawless in both appearance and martial skill.
The Candle Knight from the Rose Knight Order is the eldest daughter of Frederick the Elector of Brandenburg. She exhibited unparalleled swordsmanship talent in her youth and since the age of sixteen has consecutively defeated numerous renowned Great Sword Masters across Europe.
At nineteen, she obtained the Champion Knight title in the Aachen Knight Competition, hailed as the "German Flower."
The Habsburg German Emperor, in search of a character to contend with the UK's Lamp Goddess and the French Knight of Radiance, unreservedly appreciated the Candle Knight, becoming her strongest supporter.
Yet many sneer at this, considering her just a pretty face lifted on a pedestal without merit, having no qualification to compare with the other two.
...
Losa examined the character image on the card... Hmm, indeed quite beautiful, with long platinum blonde hair, wearing a deer-style hood, dressed in black and white form-fitting battle attire, which doesn't seem very battle-ready.
Which serious warrior wears such armor? Jeanne, going into battle, wears full-coverage plate armor; at most, the chest and waist differ from typical plate armor.
But he knows this Candle Knight isn't just a pretty face. To be as renowned as the Knight of Radiance, even as a six-star attendant, means she's certainly strong, even if there's some exaggeration.
Just a pity she's not the supportive type like Lavinia.
Without combat records in hand, unable to elite the combat-type six-star, her usefulness may not surpass Prajna.
Just about to summon the Candle Knight, he suddenly felt something, pausing his actions.