Chapter 364.1
“Who dares to force my will?” Dana’s protest resonated loudly as she stepped back, her guards instinctively advancing to form a protective barrier. In their eyes, the directives of the household’s head held more weight than those of Sang-je.
A disgruntled sound escaped the knight as he withdrew a lone remaining seed. Sensing the shifting dynamics, Dana swiftly discerned its ominous nature. Horror flashed across her face as she exclaimed, “Be cautious! It’s a lark seed! Fool, are you not apprehensive of invoking heavenly wrath with such recklessness!”
“The heavens favor us, madam,” the knight retorted with a malicious chuckle, casually discarding the seed. However, in that crucial moment, the screams ceased, replaced by a hopeful voice that permeated the air, signaling an unexpected turn of events.
“Madam!”
“She’s over there!”
Unfamiliar figures descended from above, their movements gliding across the ground with an otherworldly grace. It was evident that their demeanor set them apart from ordinary individuals.
Amidst the brief hesitation, the knight swiftly crushed the seed. A warrior’s throwing spear pierced the transformed lark, now a formidable giant boar. The enraged creature immediately targeted its assailant, seeking retribution.
Amidst the fleeting chaos, the knight made a bold attempt to seize Dana. His fellow knights engaged her guards, disrupting the order and creating an opportunity for the assailants to close in on Dana. However, the warriors, steadfast in their mission to protect Dana rather than pursue larks, saw through the ruse. Their unwavering focus on her enabled a swift response, with a well-aimed sword thrown by a warrior severing the arm of the knight on the brink of capturing Dana.
“Aaah!” The injured knight writhed in pain, clutching his severed limb, as the warriors swiftly arrived on the scene. Some formed a protective barrier around Dana, while others subdued the incapacitated knights. The warriors moved with precision, dispatching the knights as if they were hunting larks. Faced with the relentless strength of the warriors, the knights found themselves powerless, resulting in the swift capture of five of them.