Though he said they should leave, Hermes made no move.
Nor did he "see" Yi Lin.
Yi Lin was taken aback.
Then he understood what Hermes meant.
This country is really interesting.
Hermes could be called a knight of the new era.
Very... pragmatic.
Yi Lin melded into the darkness once again.
In the training field, Hermes maintained his posture.
The Two-Handed Sword, and at the end of the hilt, the Brilliant Crystal flashed.
A girl's voice, tinged with doubt, asked, "Can we trust him?"
Hermes silenced for a moment then gently shook his head, "This is a transaction."
The girl: "..."
Shortly after Yi Lin left, Hermes slowly took steps, walking to the bright center of the courtyard.
Many soldiers were still diligently patrolling there.
Inside the palace, the banquet was reaching its end. The dignitaries and ministers of the Kingdom, escorted by their trusted aides, were either going home or off to their next engagements, no longer lingering in the Royal City.
